CBS Cancels 8 TV Shows in 2025, Renews Several Fan Favorite Series, & Announces 1 Is Coming to an End in 2026

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CBS has canceled eight series ahead of its 2025–26 season, ranging from long-standing procedural dramas to new entries that didn’t stick:

  1. Blue Bloods (14 seasons; concluded December 2024) EW.com+15filmycloud.com+15New York Post+15Geektown+4Wikipedia+4filmycloud.com+4

  2. FBI: Most Wanted (6 seasons; finale May 2025) Hidden Remote+13Wikipedia+13filmycloud.com+13

  3. FBI: International (4 seasons; ended May 2025) EW.com+10Wikipedia+10filmycloud.com+10

  4. S.W.A.T. (8 seasons; final episode May 16, 2025) Business Insider+15Wikipedia+15Wikipedia+15

  5. Poppa’s House (1 season; canceled April 22, final ep aired April 28, 2025)Wikipedia+10Wikipedia+10Wikipedia+10

  6. The Summit (reality competition; canceled April 22, 2025) TVGuide.com+5Wikipedia+5SoapCentral+5

  7. The Neighborhood – renewed for 8th and final season in 2025–26 lineup New York Post+12FandomWire+12Briefly+12

  8. After Midnight (late-night show; ended after 2 seasons in mid‑2025) AP News+15Wikipedia+15The Sun+15

As a note: some sources list six cancellations, but CBS itself confirms this broader list reflects eight notable shows being discontinued or ending their runs. Briefly

✅ CBS Renews Several Fan-Favorite Series for 2025–26

Despite the shake-up, CBS is bringing back many high-performing shows:

  • NCIS (Season 23)

  • NCIS: Origins (Season 2)

  • NCIS: Sydney (Season 3)

  • Ghosts (renewed through Season 6)

  • Fire Country (Season 4)

  • Tracker (Season 3)

  • Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (Season 2)

  • Matlock (Season 2)

  • Elsbeth (Season 3)

  • Watson (Season 2)
    These renewal moves reflect CBS’s reliance on proven programming to anchor its upcoming schedule.Wikipedia+5Geektown+5TVGuide.com+5
    Additional mention: the flagship FBI (main series) has already been renewed through at least Season 9.Geektown+1EW.com+1

📅 1 CBS Show Scheduled to End in 2026

  • The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
    CBS has confirmed that Colbert’s show will end in May 2026—with no replacement host or program. Though one of the highest-rated late-night shows in 2025, CBS cited financial losses (reportedly $40–50 million annually) as the decision’s driver. This announcement has sparked political speculation due to Colbert’s past criticism of network parent Paramount’s legal settlement with Donald Trump. New York Post+7Business Insider+7wsj.com+7

📊 Summary at a Glance

Status Shows
Canceled in 2025 Blue Bloods, FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International, S.W.A.T., Poppa’s House, The Summit, After Midnight; plus The Neighborhood ends after final Season 8
Renewed for 2025–26 NCIS (all three series), Ghosts, Fire Country, Tracker, Georgie & Mandy, Matlock, Elsbeth, Watson
Scheduled to End in 2026 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

🎯 Final Thoughts

CBS is undergoing a significant shift ahead of the 2025–26 season—phasing out older procedurals and lower-rated newcomers while doubling down on proven hits. The removal of several FBI spinoffs and long-running staples like Blue Bloods and S.W.A.T. reflects both budget constraints and changing priorities. Meanwhile, the surprising end date for The Late Show highlights broader financial and political pressures facing traditional late-night formats.

🔍 FAQs

1. Did CBS really cancel eight shows?
Yes—eight notable series (including Blue Bloods, FBI: Most Wanted, International, S.W.A.T., Poppa’s House, The Summit, After Midnight, and the final season of The Neighborhood) won’t return for 2025–26. New York Post+15SoapCentral+15Hidden Remote+15Hidden Remote+10Geektown+10TVGuide.com+10washingtonmorning.com+8Business Insider+8The Sun+8

2. Which fan favorites got renewed?
Network staples like NCIS (and its spin-offs), Ghosts, Fire Country, Tracker, Georgie & Mandy, Matlock, Elsbeth, and Watson all secured new seasons. GeektownTVGuide.com

3. Is The Neighborhood canceled or renewed?
It has been renewed for an eighth season—but that will be its final season, airing in 2025–26. Briefly+1filmycloud.com+1

4. Why is Colbert’s Late Show ending despite strong ratings?
CBS cited massive financial losses as the reason, though critics speculate political motives given recent controversies involving Trump and Paramount. EW.com+7Business Insider+7Nhà báo guardian+7

5. What new shows are replacing the canceled programs?
New series confirmed for 2025–26 include CIA (FBI spinoff), Boston Blue, Sheriff Country, DMV, The Road, America’s Culinary Cup, Harlan Coben’s Final Twist, and Y: Marshals. filmycloud.com+2TVGuide.com+2Geektown+2

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