TV Shows Canceled or Ending for the 2025-2026 Season
The 2025-2026 television season is set to bid farewell to a diverse array of shows across broadcast networks, cable channels, and streaming platforms. From long-running staples to freshman series that didn’t quite find their footing, the cancellation and ending list spans genres and fanbases alike. Networks like CBS are making significant cuts, while streamers such as Netflix and Prime Video are also trimming their rosters. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the shows that won’t return after this season, organized by network or platform, with details on their status and the circumstances surrounding their conclusions.
ABC
ABC is losing three notable series for the 2025-2026 season. Lucky 13, a freshman game show, has been canceled after its inaugural season, failing to secure a renewal and marking an early exit from the network’s lineup. Meanwhile, The Good Doctor, a beloved medical drama, is ending after seven seasons. This conclusion was planned, offering fans a proper send-off rather than an abrupt cancellation. Similarly, The Conners, the continuation of Roseanne, wraps up with its seventh season, currently airing as of April 2025. This cancellation provides a final farewell to its dedicated audience, closing out a significant chapter in ABC’s comedy legacy.
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Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is parting ways with four shows, all of which failed to extend beyond their initial or second seasons. Schmigadoon!, a musical comedy, has been canceled after its second season, unable to sustain its whimsical run. Still Up, a sleeper hit about insomnia and late-night connections, ends after just one season, not resonating enough for further exploration. Sunny, starring Rashida Jones and based on The Dark Manual, also concludes after its debut season. Despite Jones’s hope for greater audience discovery and its unique weekly release format, the show left unresolved questions hanging. Lastly, Time Bandits, a reimagined adventure series, couldn’t secure a second season, marking a swift end to its time-traveling tale.
CBS
CBS is experiencing a particularly heavy purge, with nine shows either canceled or ending for the 2025-2026 season. After Midnight, hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, concludes after two seasons as she shifts her focus back to stand-up comedy. Blue Bloods, the Reagan family saga, ended in December 2024 after 14 seasons, despite star Tom Selleck’s vocal displeasure with CBS’s decision. CSI: Vegas, a revival of the iconic franchise, wraps up after three seasons, unable to extend its forensic legacy. NCIS: Hawai’i, a fan-favorite spin-off, was canceled after three seasons, leaving viewers mourning its Aloha spirit. So Help Me Todd, a legal dramedy, ends after two seasons, while S.W.A.T., starring Shemar Moore, faces its third cancellation after eight seasons, with its final episodes set for the 2025-2026 season. The Neighborhood, led by Cedric the Entertainer, is ending with a planned eighth season, promising a proper goodbye. Finally, the FBI franchise loses two spin-offs: FBI: International, airing its fourth season now with a finale on May 20, 2025, and FBI: Most Wanted, currently in its sixth season, also ending on May 20, 2025.
Freeform
Freeform is saying goodbye to Wayne Brady: The Family Remix, canceled after its first season. Despite Wayne Brady’s personal revelations and the show’s reality TV appeal, it couldn’t secure a second outing, marking a brief stint on the network’s roster.
FX
FX has two shows facing uncertain or definitive ends. Dave, the Lil Dicky-led comedy, is listed as “on pause” after three seasons rather than outright canceled, leaving its future for 2025-2026 unclear. Conversely, The Old Man, starring Jeff Bridges, has been canceled after its second season, with production delays sealing its fate as a short-lived thriller.
HBO
HBO is losing three series for the 2025-2026 season. Somebody Somewhere, Bridget Everett’s heartfelt comedy, ends after three seasons, disappointing fans who cherished its real-life resonance. The Franchise, a satire on superhero movie production, couldn’t secure a second season, cut down early in 2025 after its debut. The Righteous Gemstones, Danny McBride’s dark comedy, concludes with its fourth season, premiering in March 2025. Framed as a planned ending, it offers closure to its irreverent tale.
Hulu
Hulu is parting with six shows, ranging from dramas to animated comedies. Black Cake, a family drama, ends after one season, unable to extend its narrative. Death and Other Details, a mystery series, also concludes after its debut, failing to unravel a renewal. How to Die Alone, Natasha Rothwell’s comedy, ends prematurely after one season, though she’ll appear in The White Lotus Season 3. Solar Opposites, an animated favorite, is ending with a planned sixth season, wrapping up its extraterrestrial antics. This Fool couldn’t laugh its way to a third season, ending after two, while The D’Amelio Show, a family reality series, concludes after three seasons. Lastly, UnPrisoned, Kerry Washington’s dramedy, ends after two seasons.
Max
Max is losing two popular series. Bookie, Sebastian Maniscalco’s gambling comedy, ends after two seasons, missing the renewal jackpot. The Sex Lives of College Girls, a fan-favorite, graduates from Max’s lineup after its third season, marking the end of its collegiate journey.
Netflix
Netflix is axing a significant number of shows, with ten titles either canceled or ending. Break Point, a tennis docuseries, ends after two seasons, while Girls5eva, rescued from Peacock, concludes after three seasons, with Busy Philipps sharing an emotional farewell. KAOS, a mythological satire, couldn’t secure a second season, and Outer Banks ends with its fifth season as a planned conclusion to its treasure-hunting saga. Obliterated, an action-comedy, ends after one season, as does Ratched, Sarah Paulson’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest prequel. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, an animated adaptation, also concludes after its debut, alongside The Brothers Sun, an action-packed family drama. The Recruit, starring Noah Centineo, wraps up with its second season in 2025, and Unstable, Rob Lowe’s comedy, ends after two seasons.
Paramount+
Paramount+ is losing Frasier, the revival of the classic sitcom, after two seasons. While it’s being shopped elsewhere, its run on the streamer has ended, leaving its future uncertain.
Peacock
Peacock has four shows exiting its lineup. Bel-Air, the Fresh Prince reimagining, was renewed in 2024 for a fourth and final season, concluding its dramatic arc. Bupkis, Pete Davidson’s semi-autobiographical series, ends despite an initial Season 2 greenlight. Hysteria!, a thriller, and Teacup, James Wan’s horror series, both conclude after one season, unable to drum up further interest.
Prime Video
Prime Video is cutting nine shows from its roster. Almost Paradise, a crime drama, ends after two seasons, while Cruel Intentions, a modern take on the classic film, concludes after one. Dinner With the Parents, a family comedy, doesn’t get a second helping, and Harlem, a New York-based comedy, ends after three seasons in 2025. My Lady Jane, a historical fantasy, and Neighbours, a long-running soap after 40 seasons, both conclude, as does Outer Range, Josh Brolin’s sci-fi western, after two seasons. The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh, a family comedy, and The Sticky, Margo Martindale’s heist comedy, both end after one season. Lastly, The Summer I Turned Pretty concludes with a planned third season.
Fox
Fox is losing two series. Accused, an anthology drama, ends after two seasons, while 9-1-1: Lone Star, the 9-1-1 spin-off, concluded with its fifth season in February 2025, wrapping up its first-responder tales.
Notes on Status
The distinction between “canceled” and “ending” is key: canceled shows like S.W.A.T. and FBI: International were terminated by their networks or streamers, often unexpectedly, while those ending, such as The Good Doctor, The Neighborhood, and Solar Opposites, have planned conclusions. Some shows remain “on the bubble” as of April 4, 2025, per USA TODAY’s Save Our Shows survey, including Doctor Odyssey, Shifting Gears, and The Equalizer. Their fates will likely clarify by May 2025, so they’re excluded from this list for now. Conversely, many series like Abbott Elementary, Grey’s Anatomy, and NCIS are confirmed to return, but this overview focuses solely on cancellations and endings.
The Television Landscape Shifts
The 2025-2026 season marks a significant turning point, with beloved series like Girls5eva facing double cancellations and S.W.A.T. enduring a thrice-canceled saga. CBS leads the charge with major cuts, including FBI: International and FBI: Most Wanted, while Netflix and Prime Video also wield the ax heavily. The losses span genres—dramas, comedies, reality, and animation—leaving fans across platforms to mourn. If your favorite isn’t listed, it might still be safe or awaiting its fate as cancellation season continues to unfold. Keep an eye out for updates as the television landscape shifts!
