Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino. Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: The Team Takes on the Algorithm Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino.

Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: The Team Takes on the Algorithm

Previews

Price & Siffre will put in some overtime when Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6, “Harper,” airs on a special date and time. 

The sixth episode of Cupertino will air Sunday, November 8th, rather than its usual Thursday time slot. But never fear, your Thursday night viewing will remain intact, as this is a bonus episode, not a schedule shift.

Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre, Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino, and Katrina Lenk as Lois Gervin pictured from left to right. Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: The Team Takes on the Algorithm Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre, Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino, and Katrina Lenk as Lois Gervin pictured from left to right.
“Harper” — Pictured (L-R): Rachel Keller as Olivia Siffre, Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino, and Katrina Lenk as Lois Gervin. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

 Episode 7 of Cupertino will return to its normal time, giving fans three episodes of Cupertino in just 8 days.

As for episode 6 itself, it’s another personal one for a member of the team. This time, it’s Christy, who has a personal connection to the case and the client.

The case involves Christy’s roommate, who has a medical condition that requires a transplant. She is on the transplant list, but loses her spot when an AI algorithm swaps her top spot with a wealthy man lower on the list.

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The team will have to race to convince a judge to stop the transplant before the organ is lost and Christy’s roommate has to go back to the uncertainty of waiting for a new organ to become available.

Here’s everything you need to know about this episode, including the air date, cast, promo, and how to watch.


Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Details

  • Title: “Harper”
  • Air Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
  • Time: 8/7c
  • Network: CBS
  • Writer: Keith Eisner
  • Director: Rosemary Rodriguez
Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Mike Colter as Michael Price and Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee pictured from left to right. Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: The Team Takes on the Algorithm Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Mike Colter as Michael Price and Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee pictured from left to right.
“Harper” — Pictured (L-R): Mike Colter as Michael Price and Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

How to Watch Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6

  • Live: CBS at 8/7c
  • Streaming: Available next day on Paramount+

Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Description

When Christy’s roommate is denied a transplant due to an AI algorithm swapping the order of the list to put a wealthy man above her, Michael and Olivia race to get a judge on board to stop the surgery.


Guest Stars & Returning Characters

  • Main Cast: Busy Philipps, Ella Stiller, Fisher Stevens, Mike Colter, Rachel Keller, and Renée Elise Goldsberry
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Promo & Photos

Check out the photos from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 5:

Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee. Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: The Team Takes on the Algorithm Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee.
“Harper” — Pictured: Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Mike Colter as Michael Price and Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee pictured from left to right. Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: The Team Takes on the Algorithm Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Mike Colter as Michael Price and Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee pictured from left to right.
“Harper” — Pictured (L-R): Mike Colter as Michael Price and Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee. Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: The Team Takes on the Algorithm Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee.
“Harper” — Pictured: Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Erich Bergen as Carl Kenner and Lucy Owen as Gwen Munsen pictured from left to right. Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: The Team Takes on the Algorithm Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Erich Bergen as Carl Kenner and Lucy Owen as Gwen Munsen pictured from left to right.
“Harper” — Pictured (L-R): Erich Bergen as Carl Kenner and Lucy Owen as Gwen Munsen. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Erich Bergen as Carl Kenner. Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: The Team Takes on the Algorithm Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Erich Bergen as Carl Kenner.
“Harper” — Pictured: Erich Bergen as Carl Kenner. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee pictured from left to right. Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: The Team Takes on the Algorithm Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee pictured from left to right.
“Harper” — Pictured: Reneé Elise Goldsberry as Nichole Ferebee. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino. Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 Preview: The Team Takes on the Algorithm Still from Cupertino Season 1 Episode 6 of Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino.
“Harper” — Pictured: Ella Stiller as Christy Palladino. Photo: Elizabeth Fisher/CBS ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Promo Video:


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Cupertino airs at a special time on Sunday at 8/7c on CBS.

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