CBS Renews "Marshals" for Second Season
Mar 12, 2026 02:37PM ● By Kelsey Swire
CBS announced today a second season renewal for MARSHALS, the first broadcast series from the Yellowstone universe. Its premiere episode (March 1 from 8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) was watched by 20.6 million multiplatform viewers within seven days, marking the most-watched network original series premiere without a football lead in since 2017 (CBS’ YOUNG SHELDON). (Source: Nielsen Panel+ Big Data and SCR Live+7 for 2/23/26-3/1/26).
Viewership data reflects only the original March 1 premiere, which aired on CBS and streamed on Paramount+, and does not include any encore airings.
Pictured (L-R): Arielle Kebbel as Belle, Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, Logan Marshall-Green as Pete Calvin, Ash Santos as Andrea, and Tatanka Means as Miles.
Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2025 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
“MARSHALS delivered a breakout performance, capturing a massive audience across platforms and quickly establishing itself as one of TV’s most powerful new series,” said Amy Reisenbach, president, CBS Entertainment. “The overwhelming viewer response speaks to the strength of the Yellowstone world, the bold character driven storytelling from the creative team and the dynamic cast performances led by Luke Grimes.”
MARSHALS is produced by Paramount TV Studios and 101 Studios.
MARSHALS Premiere Live+7 Multiplatform (Broadcast and Streaming) Highlights according to Nielsen:
#1 show of the week, averaging 20.6 million viewers.
- Best original series premiere without a football lead-in since 2017 (CBS’ YOUNG SHELDON).
- CBS led its premiere week (Feb. 23–March 1), delivering the top two most‑watched shows (#1 MARSHALS, #2 TRACKER) and the top three new series (#1 MARSHALS, #2 SHERIFF COUNTRY, #3 BOSTON BLUE).
- MARSHALS premiere ranks as CBS’ most-streamed episode ever on Paramount+.
ABOUT MARSHALS
MARSHALS stars Luke Grimes reprising his role as Kayce Dutton as he joins an elite unit of U.S. Marshals, combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring range justice to Montana. The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios.
MARSHALS airs on Sundays, (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and is available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.