Affecting both long-standing shows and more recent additions, CBS has announced multiple cancellements ahead of the 2025–2026 television season. Here is a general review:
CBS Programs Discontinued for the 2025–2026 Season
1. Blue Bloods Seasons: 14
Conclusion: December 2024
Reason: Concluded following a successful run to allow for new programming opportunities.
2. FBI: Most Wanted Seasons: 6
Conclusion: May 2025
Reason: A component of CBS’s approach to optimize its FBI franchise offerings.
3. FBI: International Seasons: 4
Conclusion: May 2025
The cancellation occurred in conjunction with “FBI: Most Wanted” to allow for a redistribution of resources within the crime drama lineup.
4. S.W.A.T. Seasons: 8
Conclusion: Spring 2025
Reason: Even after fan campaigns led to previous renewals, the series was ultimately brought to a close.
5. Poppa’s House Seasons: 1
Conclusion: 2025
Reason: Canceled following its initial season.
6. The Summit Seasons: 1
Conclusion: December 2024
Reason: Canceled following its first season.
7. After Midnight Seasons: 2
Conclusion: June 2025
The reason for the show’s conclusion is that host Taylor Tomlinson decided to concentrate on her stand-up career.
Canceled or Scrapped Spinoffs
The launch of Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. was unlucky when the 2023 strikes caused them to postpone the scheduled air date in the 2023–24 season.
Sadly, Poppa’s House was canceled following only one season due to three comedy series vying for one open slot.
Actually, the only rookie show this season not renewed by CBS is this one. Sadly, it lost to comedy pilot DMV, which landed the only open spot.
