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

As the 2025–2026 TV season approaches, CBS is undergoing a major reshuffle. Eight shows — including some long-running favorites and newbies — are canceled. On the flip side, several strong performers earned renewals, and one franchise is set to end in 2026. Here’s the full breakdown.

 📺 Cancelations: 8 Shows Ending

CBS confirmed the following cancellations ahead of the new season:

 Blue Bloods

• Seasons: 14

• Final Episode: December 2024

• The Reagan family drama concluded after its plotted arc wrapped. CBS has ordered a spin-off, Boston Blue, starring Donnie Wahlberg’s Danny Reagan. Axios+14TV Season & Spoilers+14PopCulture.com+14The Sun

 FBI: Most Wanted

• Seasons: 6

• Cancelled in March 2025 amid franchise restructuring. CBS may integrate this story into the upcoming FBI: CIAseries. TheWrap+6TV Season & Spoilers+6PopCulture.com+6

FBI: International

• Seasons: 4

• Also canceled in March 2025. International logistics and cost factors contributed to the decision. TV Season & SpoilersPopCulture.com

 S.W.A.T.

• Seasons: 8

• Despite a passionate fan campaign and a previous renewal, this action drama ended in May 2025. India Today+15Cinemablend+15washingtonmorning.com+15

 Poppa’s House

• Seasons: 1

• The Wayans Jr. comedy didn’t find an audience and was not renewed. Pitchfork+12TV Season & Spoilers+12SoapCentral+12

 The Summit

• Seasons: 1

• CBS axed the mountain-climbing reality series less than a year after its premiere. TV Season & SpoilersWikipedia

 After Midnight

• Seasons: 2

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• The late-night comedy panel hosted by Taylor Tomlinson will end as the host returns to stand-up.People.com+15TVGuide.com+15washingtonmorning.com+15

 The Equalizer

• Seasons: 5

• CBS ended it in May 2025. While the star and team accepted budget cuts, the show will not return, and a potential spinoff remains stalled. SoapCentral+2Cinemablend+2TV Season & Spoilers+2

 ✅ Renewals: Fan Favorites Locked for Another Season

Despite the shake-up, CBS is renewing key fan-loved shows:

• All NCIS franchises (e.g., NCIS, Sydney, Origins) received renewals.

• Ghosts received a new season order.

• Tracker (Justin Hartley-led drama) was renewed as well. Wikipedia+9India Today+9Sohu+9

CBS also renewed daytime, game, and sports staples like The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless, and NFL programming. Additionally, Beyond the Gates is returning for Season 2. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2

 🕐 The One Series Ending in 2026

CBS announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will conclude in May 2026, ending an iconic 33-year franchise.

• Reason: Financial—CBS cited a $40M annual loss and shifting late-night viewership habits.

• News Source: Colbert learned of the termination just one night before filming. CBS emphasized it wasn’t due to content or ratings. People.com+7EW.com+7Axios+7The Daily Beast
  Colbert’s show earned multiple Emmy nods over its run and its farewell marks a major cultural shift. New York PostVanity Fair

📋 Summary Table

📌 Why So Many Cuts—And Some Keeps

• Cost-Cutting Push: CBS trimmed expensive procedural line-ups, especially high-budget shows like Blue Bloods, FBI spin-offs, and S.W.A.T.. The Economic Times+15TV Season & Spoilers+15People.com+15Sohu+4Sportskeeda+4Wikipedia+4TVGuide.com+11washingtonmorning.com+11Wikipedia+11washingtonmorning.com+5TheWrap+5PopCulture.com+5PopCulture.com+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2New York Post+8People.com+8Pitchfork+8

• Fresh Blood: The network is making space for new series and spinoffs (e.g. Boston Blue, FBI: CIA).

• Completed Narratives: Shows like Blue Bloods and The Neighborhood had natural conclusions.

• Late Night Collapse: Mounting losses led to the cancellation of The Late Show. CBS said the genre is declining.TV Season & Spoilers+5SoapCentral+5Screen Rant+5TV Season & SpoilersThe Economic Times+2Vanity Fair+2New York Post+2

 💬 Industry and Fan Reactions

• Staff Turmoil: CBS employees criticized the Late Show cancelation as chilling free speech, noting the abrupt decision after Colbert criticized corporate actions. The Economic Times+3The Daily Beast+3New York Post+3

• Peer Support: Jimmy Kimmel called out CBS publicly, rallying behind Colbert and lambasting the network’s decision. The Daily Beast+3People.com+3New York Post+3

Conclusion

CBS gave its lineup a dramatic makeover in 2025—canceling eight shows, including staples like S.W.A.T., FBI spinoffs, and The Equalizer. At the same time, fan favorites such as all NCIS series, Ghosts, and Tracker earned renewals. The only long‑running show set to conclude in 2026 is The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. While some endings reflect completed stories, others stem from financial pressure and changing industry dynamics. CBS appears determined to refresh its programming slate and adapt to a rapidly evolving TV landscape.

5 Unique FAQs

Q1: Which CBS shows were canceled ahead of the 2025–26 season?
CBS canceled Blue Bloods, S.W.A.T., FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International, Equalizer, Poppa’s House, The Summit, and After Midnight. India Today+12TV Season & Spoilers+12washingtonmorning.com+12

Q2: Which shows were renewed by CBS for 2025–26?
Fan favorites renewed include all NCIS franchises, Ghosts, Tracker, Beyond the Gates, The Bold and the Beautiful, and The Young and the Restless. India TodayWikipedia

Q3: Is The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ending?
Yes, CBS will end the show in May 2026. The cancellation is financial, not editorial, and the franchise will retire entirely.New York Post+8EW.com+8Vanity Fair+8

Q4: What’s replacing the canceled FBI spin-offs?
CBS greenlit FBI: CIA, starring Tom Ellis. Some elements from Most Wanted or International may appear in that new series. washingtonmorning.com+2PopCulture.com+2Sohu+2

Q5: Will there be a spin-off for Blue Bloods?
Yes—CBS ordered Boston Blue, following Donnie Wahlberg’s character Danny Reagan relocating to Massachusetts in the 2025–26 season. SoapCentral+5TV Season & Spoilers+5India Today+5