Every Network and Cable TV Show Canceled in 2026 So Far

The 2026 television season has not been kind to a long list of familiar faces. From procedurals that ran out of runway to talk shows that couldn't survive a changing daytime landscape, networks have quietly — and sometimes not so quietly — pulled the plug on more than a dozen series since January. Some cancellations were expected. Others stung. Here's every network and cable show that won't be returning in 2026.

Law & Order: Organized Crime

After five seasons, Law & Order: Organized Crime is done. NBC and Peacock confirmed in April 2026 that the spinoff starring Christopher Meloni as Elliot Stabler won't be back for a sixth run. Meloni had reprised the character he made famous on Law & Order: SVU when the series launched in 2021 and had spoken warmly about the role as recently as late 2025, describing it as "a little bit like going home." Fans of the character will have to say goodbye for good.

Watson

CBS pulled the plug on Watson after two seasons. The medical mystery series starred Morris Chestnut as a reimagined Dr. John Watson operating in a Sherlock Holmes-inspired universe. Chestnut addressed the cancellation directly on Instagram, keeping it candid: "Yes, it's disappointing, but that's the way the show biz beast is. You have to take the good with the bad." The show was canceled in March 2026.

Brilliant Minds

NBC's medical drama Brilliant Minds, starring Zachary Quinto as a neurologist with face blindness, was canceled after two seasons in May 2026 due to low ratings. Six unaired episodes from season 2 are still scheduled to run, with the remainder of the season set to return on May 27. Quinto fans will at least get a proper conclusion to the storyline.

DMV

DMV clocked out after just one season on CBS. The workplace comedy, set inside a Department of Motor Vehicles, drew strong premiere numbers — over 10 million viewers across platforms — but the network ultimately chose to make room for incoming pilots including Cupertino and Einstein, the latter starring Matthew Gray Gubler. The series finale airs May 11.

Stumble

The mockumentary comedy Stumble lasted just one season at NBC. Created by siblings Liz and Jeff Astrof, the show followed a recently fired cheerleading coach trying to win her 15th college championship at a new school. Despite solid overall performance, a slow start in its Friday night slot behind Happy's Place was enough to seal its fate.

Going Dutch

Fox's Going Dutch didn't make it past season 2. The sitcom starred Denis Leary as a father navigating a complicated relationship with his daughter while balancing professional chaos. It was confirmed canceled in May 2026, just weeks after its season 2 finale aired. Deadline described it bluntly as "the lowest-rated entertainment program" on the network.

Good Cop/Bad Cop

The CW's Good Cop/Bad Cop lasted just one season. Stars Luke Cook and Leighton Meester won't be returning, and Cook broke the news himself via TikTok in February 2026. "I loved making that show, I loved making friends with everybody on that cast and crew," Cook told fans. "I'm sad we won't get to do it again."

Talamasca: The Secret Order

AMC's Anne Rice spinoff Talamasca: The Secret Order was axed after a single season in March 2026. Led by Nicholas Denton, the series explored the secretive organization introduced in Interview with the Vampire. AMC left the door open for the Talamasca universe to reappear in future projects, saying the organization has "a storied place within the Anne Rice Immortal Universe."

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place

The Wizards of Waverly Place sequel series is coming to an end, but it's going out with a notable sendoff. Disney confirmed the cancellation in April 2026, and the show will wrap with a four-part season 3 this summer. Selena Gomez will return for the finale — and will also make her directorial debut with the premiere episode of the final season. Star David Henrie spoke about the experience of collaborating with Gomez on the project, calling it "kind of fun getting to talk about something we both really care about."

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation

After eight years of fist-pumping, the Jersey Shore: Family Vacation crew is heading into its final season. MTV confirmed in March 2026 that the revival series would end after an 18-episode farewell installment, which premiered May 7. All original cast members — Angelina Pivarnick, Deena Cortese, DJ Pauly D, JWoww, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Snooki, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, Sammi "Sweetheart" Giancola, and Vinny Guadagnino — will appear.

Rehab Addict

HGTV canceled Rehab Addict in February 2026 after a video surfaced of host Nicole Curtis using a racial slur on camera. The network removed the series from all platforms immediately and issued a statement saying the language "does not align with the values of HGTV." Curtis issued a public apology through TMZ, saying the word "is wrong and not part of my vocabulary and never has been."

Yes, Chef!

NBC's cooking competition Yes, Chef!, co-hosted by Martha Stewart and José Andrés, was canceled after one season in March 2026. The show put a dozen competitive chefs through high-pressure culinary challenges designed to test both their skills and their breaking points. Despite a recognizable hosting duo, the series didn't find enough of an audience to survive.

Access Hollywood

Access Hollywood is signing off after 30 years. NBCUniversal confirmed in March 2026 that both Access Hollywood and its companion show Access Live are ending. The network cited changes to its first-run syndication division and shifting preferences among local stations as the reason for the decision. Few entertainment news programs have had a longer run on television.

PBS News Weekend

PBS News Weekend aired its final episode in January 2026 after federal funding cuts to public media took effect following a May 2025 executive order from President Trump. Anchor John Yang addressed viewers directly during the last broadcast, saying the show was "canceled due to the loss of federal funding for public media" and describing it as a difficult day for everyone who had worked to bring "reliable, independent journalism to the public."

Sherri

Sherri Shepherd's daytime talk show Sherri was canceled in February 2026 after four seasons on Fox. Syndicators Ira Bernstein and Mort Marcus said in a statement that the decision was driven by the "evolving daytime television landscape" and did not reflect on the quality of the show or its production team.

The Steve Wilkos Show

The Steve Wilkos Show is ending after more than 2,000 episodes and nearly two decades on air. NBCUniversal confirmed the cancellation in March 2026. Wilkos, the former Jerry Springer security guard who became a talk show institution in his own right, marked the occasion on Instagram with a photo from his final day on stage: "Last time standing on my stage. Fitting that it is with my friend Mike. 32 years working together!"

Karamo

Karamo Brown's daytime talk show Karamo is ending after four seasons with NBCUniversal. The show drew on Brown's background in social work — made famous through his role on Queer Eye — to help guests navigate personal and interpersonal challenges. It was one of several shows in the network's syndicated division that won't be continuing.

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Kelly Clarkson announced in February 2026 that The Kelly Clarkson Show will end after seven seasons. She shared the news on Instagram, citing a desire to prioritize time with her children as a key factor in the decision. "This was not an easy decision," Clarkson wrote, "but this season will be my last. Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives."

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