It’s for a procedural called Einstein, which centers on the (fictional) great-grandson of Albert Einstein and is based on a German series of the same name. Monk creator Andy Breckman wrote the script and will serve as showrunner, while Randy Zisk (also a Monk alum) is attached to direct and will also be an EP.

News comes a day after CBS also gave out a pilot order to the single-camera workplace comedy “DMV,” as well as a writers’ room for the single-cam titled “Eternally Yours,” from the producers behind “Ghosts.”

CBS continues to move ahead with its long-term development strategy, ordering another pilot targeting the 2025-26 broadcast season. The network has picked up to pilot drama Einstein (working title), from the Monk team of creator/executive producer Andy Breckman and director/executive producer Randy Zisk.

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