CBS Would Like to Shoot More Shows In Los Angeles. In Theory.

CBS network executives have expressed a desire to film more shows in Southern California. However, they require policy changes, including a federal tax credit and amplifications to California's existing film and television tax incentive program. This would make the state more attractive to studios, allowing them to shoot locally when it makes financial sense. California has seen a decline in filming, with a 14 percent drop in the first quarter of 2026.