After Paramount renewed a slew of TV shows earlier this year, its network CBS has canceled a few fan favorites in 2026. Whether it had to do with ratings or production costs, fans were upset to learn that some of their favorite series had been cancelled.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Arguably the network’s most controversial cancellation. The news was announced last summer, and viewers speculated that politics had instigated the show’s ending.
Below is a list of CBS shows that the network has canceled so far this year.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
As fans already know, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert It will tape its final show on May 21, 2026. The network informed the late-night host last year and defended the cancellation as a “financial decision.”
“We consider Stephen Colbert He is irreplaceable and will retire Late Show Franchise in May 2026,” CBS executives said in a statement. “We are proud that Stephen calls CBS home. He and radio will be remembered in the pantheon of the greats who have graced late-night television.”
The network added:This is a purely financial decision against the backdrop of a challenging late night. It is in no way associated with the performance of the show, its content, or any other matters occurring at Paramount.
The neighborhood
The neighborhoodIts eighth season will be its last. The actors weren’t surprised by the show’s conclusion Max Greenfield He explained to Us Weekly.
“When you look around, it’s very few… There are no longer shows that last eight seasons, and there may never be another,” he noted. “We may be the last. So, I’m not at all sad that this is over and I’m grateful for the eight seasons we got.”
Watson
Watson CBS confirmed that it was canceled after two seasons. Although the network did not provide a reason, the show received mixed reviews from critics and audiences.
However, fans were angry that they would not be getting a third season of their favorite medical drama.
DMV
CBS Comedy DMV He was dropped after just one season. The series finale will air in May.
