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 pre-teens and adolescents ages 10 to 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, and the first to air in high definition.
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. 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 technicality gave its programming 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 and remove traditional animated and live-action scripted series from it, 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, although Recipe Rehab moved form Weekend Adventure to Dream Team for its third season. The American Forces Network carries programming from the block for military children overseas. 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.
Programming Although programs featured on CBS WKND are designed to meet federally mandated educational programming guidelines, 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 dateReplacedNotesReferencesThe Henry Ford's Innovation NationSeptember 27, 2014Jamie's 15 Minute MealsDid I Mention Invention?Profiles of inventors and their efforts to create their inventions, hosted by Mo RoccaEnded in 2024, but continued airing reruns until December 28, 2024; replaced by Extraordinary WorldReruns returned on October 4, 2025 Hope In the WildSeptember 29, 2018Tails of ValorReruns returned on October 4, 2025Mission UnstoppableSeptember 28, 2019The InspectorsHosted by Miranda Cosgrove, the program profiles female inventors in science, including Kellyn LaCour-ConantUnion project approved by SAG-AFTRALucky Dog: ReunionsOctober 7, 2023Lucky DogFirst spin-off of Lucky DogThe Visioneers with Zay HardingApril 5, 2025Hope In the WildLucky Dog: Down UnderOctober 4, 2025Extraordinary WorldSecond spin-off of Lucky Dog
Former +TitlePremiere dateEnd dateReplacedReplaced byNotesReferencesRecipe RehabSeptember 28, 2013September 28, 2024 Cookie 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, 2023Lucky DogSeptember 30, 2023Cookie Jar TV programmingLucky Dog: ReunionsOriginally hosted by Brandon McMillanSeries 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 WieseRebroadcasts of seasons 8 and 9 aired in place of All In as of January 7, 2023The series also aired on Dabl on Sundays until 2024Jamie's 15-Minute Meals September 20, 2014Innovation NationCooking series, hosted by Jamie Oliver Game Changers with Kevin Frazier September 24, 2016Profiles of the accomplishments of athletes in and outside their sportsDr. Chris: Pet Vet May 25, 2019Pet Vet Dream Team (nationally) and Hope in the Wild (rebroadcasts)Documentary series, hosted by veterinarian Chris Brown All In with Laila AliSeptember 24, 2022Lucky Dog (rebroadcasts)Profile series 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-CharvetThe 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 crimesFirst scripted programPet 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, 2019Tails of ValorApril 6, 2019September 27, 2025Pet Vet Dream TeamLucky DogHope in the WildMoved to The More You Know on NBCBest Friends FureverSeptember 28, 2019September 26, 2020Tails of ValorAll InDid I Mention Invention?October 1, 2022September 27, 2025Pet Vet Dream TeamRecipe RehabRecipe RehabInnovation NationProfiles of inventors and their efforts to create their inventions, hosted by Alie WardExtraordinary World with Jeff CorwinJanuary 4, 2025September 27, 2025Innovation NationLucky Dog: Down Under
See also
Children's Programming on CBS
References
External links Syndicated Network Television Association page