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SEASON 14 OF “CBS WKND,” THE NETWORK’S AWARD-WINNING SATURDAY MORNING E/I LINEUP, PREMIERES OCT. 3
New Series “Lucky Dog: Paws with Purpose” Joins the Three-Hour Saturday Morning Schedule, the First Half of a One-Hour Brandon McMillan-Hosted Block with “Lucky Dog: Down Under” Today CBS announced the Saturday morning E/I lineup for the 2026-27 season of CBS WKND. The schedule includes new series LUCKY DOG: PAWS WITH PURPOSE, paired with LUCKY DOG: DOWN UNDER (season two) for a one-hour block of the popular “Lucky Dog” franchise. The remaining series are HOPE IN THE WILD (season eight), THE VISIONEERS WITH ZAY HARDING (season three), DR. CHRIS PET VET (rebroadcasts) and THE OPEN ROAD WI...
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HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP CREATES “LUCKY DOG” SPINOFF TO DEBUT AS A NEW WEEKEND MORNING SERIES ON CBS
“Lucky Dog: Down Under” Premieres Saturday, Oct. 4 NEW YORK – Aug. 27, 2025 – Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) today announced its new series, LUCKY DOG: DOWN UNDER, premiering Saturday, Oct. 4 on CBS. The original series, based on the hit international format “The Dog House Australia,” will be hosted by renowned animal trainer Brandon McMillan, the Emmy® Award-winning host of the original LUCKY DOG series. LUCKY DOG: DOWN UNDER will air weekend mornings on CBS as part of its CBS WKND educational/informational programming block (check local listings). It will follow LUCKY DOG: REUNI...
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STORYLINES FOR “CBS WKND,” SATURDAY, OCT. 7
LUCKY DOG: REUNIONS “Motu Reunion” – Watch along with Brandon as he revisits one of his favorite episodes, which features a cancer survivor with a passion for the ocean and a spunky Maltese mix facing his own physical challenge. Then, a surprise reunion that you’ll never forget. (NEW) THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION “Ping Pong Robot” – Host Mo Rocca shows us: the ping pong robot sharpening your backhand; the underwater scooter on your arms; the disruptive invention of the digital camera; and when mail-order shopping began. (NEW) MISSION UNSTOPPABLE “Soy, Shells and Simple Math” – ...
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ENCORE STORYLINES FOR “CBS DREAM TEAM,” SATURDAY, JUNE 11
LUCKY DOG “Raleigh” – A 1-year-old Maltese mix could be the perfect match for a young woman whose cross-country journey left her longing for the companionship of a canine companion. (OAD 4/23/22) THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION “Boat Dispenser” – Host Mo Rocca shows us: the drydock boat storage that works like a vending machine; the heads-up display showing pilots what’s behind the clouds; the device measuring the air in your lungs; and the beginnings of America’s pastime, baseball. (OAD 2/26/22) MISSION UNSTOPPABLE “Defying, Diving, and Detecting” – A pilot shows us how re...
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ENCORE STORYLINES FOR “CBS DREAM TEAM,” SATURDAY, JUNE 4
LUCKY DOG “Active Adopters” – Three different shelter dogs are placed with active adopters whose lifestyles will offer them adventures like kayaking, bike-riding and rollerblading. (OAD 4/16/22) THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION “Pet GPS” – Host Mo Rocca shows us: singing in the shower with a speaker powered by the water; the car seat net that stops your things from taking flight; the GPS on your pet’s collar; and the beautiful art of studio glass. (OAD 2/19/22) MISSION UNSTOPPABLE “Wildlife, Wattage, and Writing Code” – A wildlife biologist tracks animals from shrews to wol...
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STORYLINES FOR “CBS DREAM TEAM,” SATURDAY, APRIL 23
LUCKY DOG “Raleigh” – A 1-year-old Maltese mix could be the perfect match for a young woman whose cross-country journey left her longing for a canine companion. (NEW) THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION “History of Convertibles” – Host Mo Rocca shows us: a water-filled blanket to keep us warm or cool; how police dogs are being kept safe on the job; an air filtration system made of plants; and when the drop-top convertible became the coolest car on the roads. (NEW) MISSION UNSTOPPABLE “Sea Anemones, Solar Power and Sports Science” – A marine biologist studies sea anemones to see how th...
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STORYLINES FOR “CBS DREAM TEAM,” SATURDAY, APRIL 16
LUCKY DOG “Active Adopters” – Three different shelter dogs are placed with active adopters whose lifestyles will offer them adventures like kayaking, bike-riding and rollerblading. (NEW) THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION “Augmented Reality Surgery” – Host Mo Rocca shows us: how AR is helping surgeons see inside their patients; the doorway back-roller easing backaches; an update on our past inventor’s progress; and the potions and remedies that predate modern medicine. (OAD 2/12/22) MISSION UNSTOPPABLE “Sensors, Spinel and Scary Movies” – A structural engineer makes buildings as sen...
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ENCORE STORYLINES FOR “CBS DREAM TEAM,” SATURDAY, MARCH 26
LUCKY DOG “Post Pandemic Pairings” – Eric checks in with past adopters whose isolation during the initial COVID-19 lockdown inspired the decision to welcome a new furry friend into their lives. (OAD 2/5/22) THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION “Solar Clean Water” – Host Mo Rocca shows us: how solar energy is powering water filtration; a new satellite keeping track of the earth’s climate; how to repair strained muscles with red light technology; and the advent of public education. (OAD 1/22/22) MISSION UNSTOPPABLE “Excellence, Excipients, and Engineering” – A gemologist takes us ...
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ENCORE STORYLINES FOR “CBS DREAM TEAM,” SATURDAY, MARCH 19
LUCKY DOG “Hand Signals” – Eric uses special hand signals to prepare three different dogs for their new forever families. (OAD 1/29/22) THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION “Shipping Container Homes” – Host Mo Rocca shows us: how to feel the music with haptic sound speakers; stylish homes made from cargo shipping containers; an air filtration system made of plants; and the evolution of the taxi cab. (OAD 1/15/22) MISSION UNSTOPPABLE “Tracking, Training, Tracing” – An oceanographer makes sustainable fuel from kelp using a “kelp elevator.” A computer scientist codes a program to ...
