What Is cbs.com and What Can You Do There?

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cbs.com is the official CBS television network website, and it is a place to watch CBS shows online and find information about them. The site covers primetime, daytime, late night, and classic TV episodes, videos, and show information. You can browse current series, watch full episodes and clips, and follow live or streaming options for certain programs. Some viewing paths lead to a streaming platform rather than playing directly on the page.

What the Site Offers

The homepage presents a mix of current programming and featured content. Based on the site's own listings, you will find:

  • Primetime and reality series such as Survivor and The Amazing Race, with new-episode callouts and "Watch Live" options.
  • CBS Original series available to catch up on, including a drama following Sam Hanna (LL COOL J) returning to New York City.
  • Latest episodes of ongoing shows, such as a series following Kayce as a U.S. Marshal.
  • Entertainment news through Entertainment Tonight, described as streaming 24/7 ET.
  • Movies and specials, including a film streaming on Paramount+.

The site's description confirms the scope: "Watch CBS television online. Find CBS primetime, daytime, late night, and classic tv episodes, videos, and information."

What Visitors Can Actually Do

Watch episodes and clips

You can open show pages to watch full episodes or video clips. The homepage uses "WATCH NOW" and "WATCH LIVE" buttons for current series and live events.

Check the schedule and catch up

New-episode labels (for example, "NEW EPISODE TONIGHT 8/7C") help you see what is airing and when. "CATCH UP ON THE LATEST EPISODE" links point to recent installments you may have missed.

Find show information

Each series has descriptive text and episode context, so you can learn what a show is about before watching.

Follow live and streaming options

Some content is marked "WATCH LIVE," and others direct you to Paramount+ for streaming. This means not every title plays in the same place—some viewing requires going to the linked streaming service.

Practical Things to Know

  • Video playback depends on your browser. The page includes notices that appear when a browser does not support HTML5 video, so use a current browser for playback.
  • Some content lives on Paramount+. If a title says "streaming on Paramount+," expect to continue there rather than on cbs.com itself.
  • Live viewing is time-based. "Watch Live" options correspond to broadcast times shown in ET, so check the listed time for your location.

Who This Site Is For

cbs.com suits viewers who want to catch up on CBS series, check what is airing tonight, or read up on shows before watching. If you mainly want on-demand streaming of a specific title, follow the site's links to the streaming platform it names, since availability differs by program.