Marshals Season 2 Confirms Major Release Strategy Change

Published Jul 29, 2026, 12:38 PM EDT Jeff Dodge (he/him), a published author and graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jackson, Nick Cannon, Heidi Klum, Mel B and John Cena. Fun Fact: he’s been to every single Idol Live! Tour. CBS is changing its release strategy for Marshals when the Western returns this fall for its second season. Created by Spencer Hudnut, Marshals is a Yellowstone spinoff that revolves around Kayce Dutton as he begins working as a U.S. Marshall after the death of his wife. The first season aired midseason in 2026 and became the highest-rated series on CBS for the 2025-2026 TV season. Instead of waiting for midseason again, the show is coming back this fall. CBS announced its fall 2026 premiere dates this week. One notable change to the schedule is that the Marshals season 2 premiere on Sunday, October 4 will air at 8:30 p.m. EDT instead of 8 p.m. The reason for this is that the network is kicking off the night with an NFL doubleheader followed by a new episode of 60 Minutes season 49 (premiering September 13). Viewers in the Pacific Time Zone will still be able to watch the show at 8 p.m. Following the Marshals season 2 premiere, CBS' primetime lineup will close out with the premiere of Tracker season 4 at 9:30 p.m. EDT / 9 p.m. PDT. The Yellowstone spinoff will then move into its regular 8 p.m. timeslot, which it held during season 1, beginning Sunday, October 11. Other shows premiering this fall on CBS include Survivor, The Amazing Race, FBI, CIA, Harlan Coben's Final Twist, NCIS, NCIS: New York, NCIS: Origins, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Eternally Yours, Elsbeth, Cupertino, Sheriff Country, Fire Country, Boston Blue and 48 Hours. Ghosts, Matlock and Einstein will all premiere in midseason, though CBS is set to air Halloween and holiday specials of Ghosts on October 29 and December 10, respectively. Luke Grimes, who plays Kayce Dutton on Marshals, originated the role on Yellowstone, which earned him a SAG Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. The actor previously appeared in movies like Taken 2, American Sniper, the Fifty Shades trilogy and The Magnificent Seven, and the TV shows Brothers & Sisters and True Blood. Fred Hayes/CBS Grimes' Marshals season 2 co-stars are Logan Marshall-Green, Arielle Kebbel, Ash Santos, Tatanka Means, Brecken Merrill, Mo Brings Plenty and Gil Birmingham. Marshals and Dutton Ranch are the two most recent shows in the Yellowstone franchise, which also includes the original series, 1883 and 1923. After two episodes of Marshals season 1 aired, CBS greenlit a second season in mid-March. Whereas the first season only had 13 episodes, the network has ordered a full season for Marshals' sophomore installment, though an exact episode count has not been revealed. Marshals season 2 premieres Sunday, October 4 at 8:30 p.m. EDT / 8 p.m. PDT on CBS. Release Date 2026 - 2026-00-00 Network CBS Showrunner Spencer Hudnut Cast Logan Marshall-Green Pete Calvin Kayce Dutton transitions from life on the Yellowstone Ranch to joining an elite unit of U.S. Marshals in Montana. Merging his cowboy heritage and Navy SEAL expertise, he tackles the challenges of balancing family, duty, and the psychological toll of combating regional violence. Directors Christopher Chulack, Greg Yaitanes Writers Spencer Hudnut, Tom Mularz, Dana Greenblatt Main Genre Western Creator(s) Spencer Hudnut Executive Producer(s) Art Linson, Bob Yari, David Glasser, David Hutkin, Greg Yaitanes, John Linson, Luke Grimes, Michael Friedman, Ron Burkle, Spencer Hudnut, Taylor Sheridan Producers Sandra Nebel Seasons 2