Season 12 of “CBS WKND,” the Network's Award-Winning Saturday Morning Lineup, Premieres Oct. 5

The Three-Hour Saturday Morning E/I Block Premiere Will Include “Lucky Dog: Reunions,” Hosted by Brandon McMillan, and Season Six of Emmy Award-Nominated “Mission Unstoppable,” Hosted by Miranda Cosgrove

CBS announced today that the returning Saturday morning E/I lineup for the fall season of CBS WKND will include season two of LUCKY DOG REUNIONS, the best of 10 seasons of THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION, MISSION UNSTOPPABLE and HOPE IN THE WILD. New episodes will premiere Saturday, Oct. 5 (9:00 AM-12:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The CBS WKND Saturday morning lineup is a diverse, family-friendly schedule featuring compelling shows and stories of hope and compassion designed to enlighten, teach and inspire viewers to make a greater commitment to themselves, their families and their communities.

LUCKY DOG: REUNIONS

Animal trainer Brandon McMillan returns to the Lucky Dog Ranch, where he’ll revisit some of the most heartwarming and illuminating rescue stories from his eight years as host. He’ll “watch along” with the audience as he re-lives his experiences rescuing and training shelter dogs and pairing them with a forever family with a need in their own lives. At the end of each episode, Brandon will reunite with the family to find out how the addition of a cuddly canine has made a lasting impact on each member. LUCKY DOG: REUNIONS teaches valuable life lessons like taking responsibility, creating good habits and developing a sense of appreciation for life and animals. Each episode celebrates second chances – for both pets and people – as the dogs are rescued from euthanasia, trained and placed within a loving home. Along the way, viewers learn valuable pet training techniques as well as the history of each breed – and how to use that lineage to set each dog on the path to success.

Brandon McMillan

Photo Credit: Hearst Media

THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION

THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION, hosted by Mo Rocca, features the celebration of the inventor’s spirit – from historic scientific pioneers throughout past centuries to the forward-looking visionaries of today. Each episode tells the dramatic stories behind the world’s greatest inventions, and the perseverance, passion and price required to bring them to life. The program includes segments focusing on “what if it never happened” and “the innovation by accident,” and has a strong focus on “junior geniuses” who are changing the face of technology.

MISSION UNSTOPPABLE

In MISSION UNSTOPPABLE, each week celebrity host Miranda Cosgrove highlights the fascinating female innovators who are on the cutting edge of science – including zoologists, engineers, astronauts, codebreakers and oceanographers. Viewers will be inspired by female STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) superstars in the fields of social media, entertainment, animals, design and the internet – all categories key to the teen experience. Academy Award-winning actress Geena Davis serves as executive producer, bringing her passion for creating strong female characters that positively influence young viewers. Cosgrove also serves as an executive producer. MISSION UNSTOPPABLE is produced in collaboration with IF/THEN, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies.

HOPE IN THE WILD

HOPE IN THE WILD is a live-action half-hour television program that follows Hope Swinimer and her dedicated team as they rescue and rehabilitate injured and orphaned animals of all kinds. Hope’s passion for wildlife conservation shines through everything she does to lead her team on their mission to care for and return each animal to the wild. From the pressure of saving an animal in critical condition to the joy in witnessing its victorious return home, HOPE IN THE WILD will educate viewers on the day-to-day jobs of this animal care team and the species they encounter.

TAILS OF VALOR

TAILS OF VALOR, hosted by Kel Mitchell, is a half-hour program that features true stories of service animals working to change people’s lives. The program also examines the life science behind these relationships, including the animals’ unique and powerful senses that enable them to protect their human charges. TAILS OF VALOR will focus on the training and day-to-day jobs of these incredible animals and the quality of life they provide the people they serve, leaving viewers with a greater understanding and compassion for animals. Viewers will learn to see the world from different perspectives, and how those with disabilities experience everyday life and the challenges they face.

DID I MENTION INVENTION?

DID I MENTION INVENTION?, hosted by Alie Ward, is a television series developed for teens that shares fascinating stories of invention and shines a light on everyday innovators. With each episode, Alie will present reports of human ingenuity and inspiration from around the United States – and in some cases, around the world. Viewers will learn about young innovators and little-known facts about the history and process of innovation, igniting a spark within the minds and hearts of audiences.

The CBS WKND block is FCC educational/informational compliant, targeted to 13- to 16-year-olds and appealing to all viewers. All the programs are specifically designed to further the educational and informational needs of children, have educating and informing children as a significant purpose and otherwise meet the definition of Core Programming as specified in the Commission’s rules.

The following is the CBS WKND Saturday morning lineup for the 2024-2025 season, as of Saturday, Oct. 5. The schedule’s day and time may differ market-to-market. Check local listings.