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CBS Comedy 'DMV' Debuts to Guarded Notices, With Tim Meadows a Standout

A 20-episode order signals network confidence, with the show focused on humanizing DMV staff.

Overview

  • The single-camera workplace sitcom premiered Oct. 13 and now airs Mondays at 8:30 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.
  • Episodes stream on Paramount+, with Premium subscribers able to watch live on local CBS feeds and Essential subscribers getting next-day on demand.
  • Created by Dana Klein and inspired by a Katherine Heiny short story, the series follows an East Hollywood DMV team dealing with frustrated customers and bureaucratic hurdles.
  • Early reviews call the launch uneven yet promising as the tone settles, frequently singling out Tim Meadows' performance as Gregg.
  • CBS expanded Season 1 to 20 episodes in September, reflecting a vote of confidence as the season rolls out weekly.