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CBS WKND
Educational programming block on CBS

CBS WKND (previously known as CBS Dream Team) is an American programming block programmed by Hearst Media Production Group (formerly Litton Entertainment) which airs Saturday mornings on CBS under a time-lease agreement.

The block features three hours of live action documentary and lifestyle series aimed at teenagers aged 10–18, all of which are designed to comply with educational programming requirements defined by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) under the Children's Television Act.

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History

On July 24, 2013, CBS announced that it had entered into a programming agreement with Litton Entertainment to launch a new weekend morning block featuring live-action lifestyle, wildlife, and documentary series aimed tweens/teens aged 10–18.3 It was the second block programming agreement Litton had made after launching Weekend Adventure for ABC stations two years earlier. Unlike the ABC deal which in technicality gave the time back to the affiliates to syndicate Litton's programming, the CBS deal for Litton was a traditional time brokerage agreement where CBS retained control over the time given to Litton.

CBS' decision to restructure the block away from the traditional fare of animated and live-action scripted series, which had been airing at the time of the deal as part of Cookie Jar TV, a block produced by the Canada-based Cookie Jar Group (now WildBrain) and had aired on the network in various forms, was done in part to comply to secure educational content and advertising regulations in the Children's Television Act.

The CBS Dream Team launched on September 28, 2013. Its initial lineup consisted mainly of newer series, though Recipe Rehab switched from Weekend Adventure to Dream Team for its third season.4 The American Forces Network carries programming from the block for military children overseas.5 All of the block's programming features Descriptive Video Service for the visually impaired on the second audio program channel. The block was originally subtitled with the additional wording of "...It's Epic" until the tagline was quietly removed at the start of its 2020-21 season.

On October 7, 2023, the block was rebranded as CBS WKND ("WKND" being a disemvoweled abbreviation of "weekend"), bringing the block in line with the current CBS corporate identity.6

Programming

Although programs featured on CBS WKND are designed to meet federally mandated educational programming guidelines,7 some CBS stations may carry syndicated educational programs to provide supplementary E/I content. Some programs aired within the block may be deferred to Sunday morning slots, or (in the case of affiliates in the western United States), Saturday afternoons due to breaking news, severe weather coverage, or regional and CBS Sports commitments for coverage of both college football and college basketball, alongside select PGA golf events. Some stations may air the entirety of the block on tape delay to accommodate local weekend morning newscasts, CBS Saturday Morning or other local programming.

Current

TitlePremiere dateReplacedNotesReferences
Lucky DogSeptember 28, 2013Cookie Jar TV programmingOriginally hosted by Brandon McMillan.Series would air twice on select stationsLongest-running series on the block and the flagship seriesEighth season premiered on January 2, 2021, and hosted by dog trainers Eric and Rashi Wiese.Rebroadcasts of seasons 8-9 aired in place of All In as of January 7, 2023.Season 11 labeled as Lucky Dog: ReunionsThe series also aired on Dabl on Sundays until 2024.89
Tails of ValorJanuary 5, 2019Pet Vet: Dream TeamLucky Dog (rebroadcast)Hosted by Kel MitchellFirst run ended September 21, 2019; reruns returned on October 7, 2023.
Mission UnstoppableSeptember 28, 2019The InspectorsHosted by Miranda Cosgrove, the program profiles female inventors in science, including Kellyn LaCour-Conant

Union project approved by SAG-AFTRA

1011
Did I Mention Invention?October 1, 2022Pet Vet Dream TeamProfiles of inventors and their efforts to create their inventions, hosted by Alie Ward
Extraordinary World with Jeff CorwinJanuary 4, 2025Innovation Nation12
The Visioneers with Zay HardingApril 5, 2025Hope In the Wild1314

Former

TitlePremiere dateEnd dateReplacedReplaced byNotesReferences
Recipe RehabSeptember 28, 2013September 28, 2024Cookie Jar TV programmingDid I Mention Invention?Hidden Heroes and Did I Mention Invention?Cooking competition series centering on healthy alternatives to family recipes, hosted by Evette Rios and previously aired on Litton's Weekend AdventureFirst run ended September 26, 2015; reruns returned on October 7, 2023.
Jamie's 15-Minute MealsSeptember 20, 2014Cookie Jar TV programmingInnovation NationCooking series, hosted by Jamie Oliver15
Game Changers with Kevin FrazierSeptember 24, 2016Profiles of the accomplishments of athletes in and outside their sports1617
Dr. Chris: Pet VetMay 25, 2019Pet Vet Dream Team (nationally) and Hope in the Wild (rebroadcasts)Documentary series, hosted by veterinarian Chris Brown18
All In with Laila AliSeptember 24, 2022Lucky Dog (rebroadcasts)Profile series
The Henry Ford's Innovation NationSeptember 27, 2014December 28, 2024Jamie's 15 Minute MealsExtraordinary WorldProfiles of inventors and their efforts to create their inventions, hosted by Mo Rocca19
Chicken Soup for the Soul's Hidden HeroesOctober 3, 2015June 24, 2017Recipe RehabA hidden camera series centering on people doing good deeds; hosted by Brooke Burke-Charvet20
The InspectorsSeptember 21, 2019All InMission UnstoppableDrama series centering on Preston Wainwright (played by Bret Green), a paralyzed teenager who helps his postal inspector mother (played by Jessica Lundy) solve crimes

First scripted program

Pet Vet Dream TeamApril 7, 2018September 24, 2022Dr. Chris Pet Vet (nationally)Did I Mention Invention?Replaced national runs of Dr Chris: Pet Vet on June 1, 2019
Hope In the WildSeptember 29, 2018March 29, 2025Dr. Chris: Pet Vet (rebroadcast)The Visioneers
Best Friends FureverSeptember 28, 2019September 26, 2020Tails of ValorAll In21

References

  1. "Season 11 of "CBS WKND," Formerly Known as "Dream Team," the Network's Award-winning Saturday Morning Lineup, Premieres Oct. 7" (Press release). Paramount Press Express. September 20, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023. https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/cbs-wknd/releases/?view=108505-season-11-of-cbs-wknd-formerly-known-as-dream-team-the-networks-award-winning-saturday-morning-lineup-premieres-oct-7 ↩

  2. Meg James (July 24, 2013). "CBS partners with Litton Entertainment for Saturday teen block". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 28, 2013. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-cbs-litton-entertainment-saturday-teen-block-20130724,0,7010894.story ↩

  3. Meg James (July 24, 2013). "CBS partners with Litton Entertainment for Saturday teen block". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 28, 2013. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-cbs-litton-entertainment-saturday-teen-block-20130724,0,7010894.story ↩

  4. Smith, Vicki (September 7, 2013). "Former Greenbrier chef now stars in 'Recipe Rehab'". Associated Press. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved March 29, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20140714195340/http://bigstory.ap.org/article/former-greenbrier-chef-now-stars-recipe-rehab ↩

  5. Marc Berman (September 27, 2013). "New CBS Saturday Morning Line-Up Available Via American Forces Network". TV Media Insights. Archived from the original on September 5, 2014. Retrieved June 10, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140905012538/http://www.tvmediainsights.com/new-cbs-saturday-morning-line-up-available-via-american-forces-network/ ↩

  6. "Season 11 of "CBS WKND," Formerly Known as "Dream Team," the Network's Award-winning Saturday Morning Lineup, Premieres Oct. 7" (Press release). Paramount Press Express. September 20, 2023. Retrieved October 9, 2023. https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/cbs-wknd/releases/?view=108505-season-11-of-cbs-wknd-formerly-known-as-dream-team-the-networks-award-winning-saturday-morning-lineup-premieres-oct-7 ↩

  7. Nordyke, Kimberly (July 24, 2013). "CBS Sets New Saturday Morning Block With Shows Hosted by Jamie Oliver, Laila Ali". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 9, 2014. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/cbs-sets-new-saturday-morning-591172 ↩

  8. Matt Webb Mitovich (July 24, 2013). "CBS Unveils New Saturday Morning Programming Block Targeting Young Teens". TVline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved June 9, 2014. https://tvline.com/2013/07/24/cbs-new-saturday-morning-programming-block/ ↩

  9. "Eighth season of "Lucky Dog," part of the "CBS Dream Team" Saturday morning lineup, to introduce new hosts Eric and Rashi Wiese in new episodes premiering Jan. 2, 2021". ViacomCBS Press Express. December 14, 2020. Retrieved December 26, 2020. https://www.viacomcbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/releases/view?id=56565 ↩

  10. "The Seventh Season of "CBS Dream Team… It's Epic!" Premieres Sept. 28" (Press release). CBS Press Express. September 4, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019. https://www.cbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/releases/view?id=53410 ↩

  11. writer, JUDY BERGERON | Staff (June 5, 2020). "Making a splash: Look for Baton Rouge wetlands ecologist on 'Mission Unstoppable' Saturday". The Advocate. Retrieved January 8, 2023. https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/entertainment_life/movies_tv/article_73c0c6b2-a6e7-11ea-af97-f7607576a80c.html ↩

  12. LLC, Hearst Media Production Group. "Hearst Media Production Group to Debut New Series "Extraordinary World with Jeff Corwin" on CBS". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved January 4, 2025. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hearst-media-production-group-to-debut-new-series-extraordinary-world-with-jeff-corwin-on-cbs-302322633.html ↩

  13. Hayes, Dade (March 11, 2025). "CBS To Air Hearst-Produced Original Series 'The Visioneers with Zay Harding' On Weekend Mornings". Deadline. Retrieved April 4, 2025. https://deadline.com/2025/03/cbs-hearst-original-series-the-visioneers-with-zay-harding-1236322600/ ↩

  14. "Paramount Press Express | HEARST MEDIA PRODUCTION GROUP TO DEBUT NEW SERIES "THE VISIONEERS WITH ZAY HARDING" ON THE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK". www.paramountpressexpress.com. March 11, 2025. Retrieved April 4, 2025. https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/cbs-wknd/releases/?view=111130-hearst-media-production-group-to-debut-new-series-the-visioneers-with-zay-harding-on-the-cbs-television-network ↩

  15. Matt Webb Mitovich (July 24, 2013). "CBS Unveils New Saturday Morning Programming Block Targeting Young Teens". TVline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved June 9, 2014. https://tvline.com/2013/07/24/cbs-new-saturday-morning-programming-block/ ↩

  16. Matt Webb Mitovich (July 24, 2013). "CBS Unveils New Saturday Morning Programming Block Targeting Young Teens". TVline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved June 9, 2014. https://tvline.com/2013/07/24/cbs-new-saturday-morning-programming-block/ ↩

  17. "The CBS Dream Team, "It's Epic!" Adds New Series to Its Saturday Morning Lineup, When the Fourth Season Premieres Oct. 1" (Press release). July 29, 2016. Archived from the original on September 4, 2016. Retrieved September 13, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160904184100/http://www.litton.tv/in-the-news-1/2016/7/29/the-cbs-dream-team-its-epic-adds-new-series-to-its-saturday-morning-lineup-when-the-fourth-season-premieres-oct-1 ↩

  18. Matt Webb Mitovich (July 24, 2013). "CBS Unveils New Saturday Morning Programming Block Targeting Young Teens". TVline. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved June 9, 2014. https://tvline.com/2013/07/24/cbs-new-saturday-morning-programming-block/ ↩

  19. Sherri Welch (September 27, 2014). "The Henry Ford to get national exposure with new weekly show on CBS". Crain Detroit Business. Crain Communications Inc. Retrieved October 6, 2014. https://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20140904/NEWS/140909947/the-henry-ford-to-get-national-exposure-with-new-weekly-show-on-cbs ↩

  20. Logan, Michael (July 30, 2015). "CBS Adds New Crime Drama and Some Chicken Soup to Saturday Mornings". TV Insider. Retrieved August 13, 2015. https://www.tvinsider.com/article/31422/cbs-adds-new-crime-drama-and-some-chicken-soup-to-saturday-mornings/ ↩

  21. "The Seventh Season of "CBS Dream Team… It's Epic!" Premieres Sept. 28" (Press release). CBS Press Express. September 4, 2019. Retrieved September 4, 2019. https://www.cbspressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/releases/view?id=53410 ↩