Cupertino Release Time, Cast & Where to Watch on CBS

Quick answer: Cupertino premieres Thursday, October 8, 2026 on CBS. Paramount+ lists the series at 10 p.m. ET/PT, while CBS’s specific episode listing schedules the premiere from 10:01–11:00 p.m. ET/PT. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream the CBS feed live, while subscribers on any Paramount+ plan can watch the episode on demand the next day.

Cupertino premiere date and time

Where can you watch Cupertino?

In the United States, Cupertino airs on CBS. Paramount+ Premium subscribers can stream it live as the CBS broadcast airs. Paramount+ says subscribers on either plan can watch episodes on demand the following day.

The one-minute difference between the promotional 10 p.m. time and CBS’s 10:01 p.m. episode slot is a scheduling detail. Viewers tuning in live should use their local CBS schedule because preceding programming can affect the precise start.

What is Cupertino about?

The legal drama is set in Silicon Valley and follows Michael Price, played by Mike Colter. Michael is a lawyer who believes his position at a tech start-up is secure until he is cheated out of his stock options and fired.

Instead of walking away, he joins forces with Olivia Siffre, played by Rachel Keller, another ousted attorney. Together they build a small firm representing people who have been taken advantage of by the tech elite. CBS describes the premise as a David-vs.-Goliath fight against powerful Silicon Valley companies.

Cupertino cast

• Mike Colter as Michael Price
• Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre
• Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino
• Nik Dodani
• Busy Philipps
• Renée Elise Goldsberry

The series was created by Robert King and Michelle King, whose earlier TV work includes The Good Wife, The Good Fight, Evil and Elsbeth. It also reunites Mike Colter with the Kings after Evil.

Is Cupertino based on a true story?

No. Paramount+’s official preview says the series is not based on a true story. Its technology-industry setting and workplace conflicts are recognizable, but the central characters and legal story are fictional.

Will all episodes release at once?

No. Paramount+ describes Cupertino as a weekly series. New episodes air on CBS on Thursdays, with live streaming for Premium subscribers and next-day on-demand access for all Paramount+ plans.

What to know before watching

The premiere establishes two connected conflicts: Michael’s personal fight over the stock options he says were taken from him and the broader mission of the new firm. That structure gives the series room to move beyond one corporate lawsuit and introduce additional clients and disputes involving the technology industry.

CBS rates the series TV-14. Viewers familiar with the Kings’ previous legal dramas can expect a courtroom and workplace framework rather than the supernatural premise of Evil.

Frequently asked questions

What time does Cupertino premiere?

Paramount+ lists 10 p.m. ET/PT on October 8. CBS’s specific premiere listing shows 10:01–11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

Is Cupertino on Netflix?

No Netflix release has been announced. In the U.S., the confirmed homes are CBS and Paramount+.

Can Paramount+ Essential subscribers watch it live?

Paramount+ says live streaming as CBS airs is available with the Premium plan. Any Paramount+ plan can stream the episode on demand the next day.

Who created Cupertino?

Robert King and Michelle King created the series.

Sources: Paramount+ official series page, Paramount+ premiere guide, and CBS. See more release guides in AVARIXO Entertainment.