Josh Weiner
CBS has announced a series of cancellations ahead of the 2025–2026 broadcast season, impacting several long-standing dramas and newer series. These decisions reflect the network’s strategic shift towards introducing fresh content and optimizing its programming lineup.
CBS Shows Canceled for the 2025–2026 Season
1. Blue Bloods
After a successful run, the police procedural drama Blue Bloods will conclude with its final season in 2025. The series, starring Tom Selleck, has been a staple in CBS’s lineup, but the network has decided to end its run to make way for new programming.
2. FBI: Most Wanted
The spinoff from the FBI franchise, FBI: Most Wanted, is set to end after six seasons. The decision comes as CBS plans to introduce new series and reallocate resources within its crime drama offerings.
3. FBI: International
Another spinoff, FBI: International, will conclude after four seasons. The show followed the FBI’s international operations but will not continue into the next season.
4. S.W.A.T.
The action drama S.W.A.T. has been canceled after its eighth season. Despite previous renewals following fan campaigns, the series will not return for a ninth season.
5. Poppa’s House
The sitcom Poppa’s House, starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., has been canceled after one season. The show explored family dynamics but will not continue into a second season.
6. The Summit
Details about The Summit are limited, but the series has been confirmed as canceled ahead of the upcoming season.
7. After Midnight
The late-night show After Midnight, hosted by Taylor Tomlinson, will end after two seasons. The decision follows Tomlinson’s choice to focus on her stand-up comedy career.
CBS’s Strategic Programming Shifts
In response to these cancellations, CBS is introducing new series to refresh its lineup. One notable addition is CIA, a spinoff from the FBI franchise, starring Tom Ellis. The show will focus on a CIA officer and an FBI agent collaborating on domestic threats.
These changes indicate CBS’s commitment to evolving its content offerings and adapting to audience preferences. While long-standing series are concluding, the network aims to captivate viewers with new narratives and characters.
