Analysis to come.
Thursday TV Ratings 4/30/26: Ghosts Jumps to Season High, Elsbeth Rises in Earlier Time Slot, 9-1-1: Nashville Returns Much Lower
ABC Renew/Cancel Week 27: RJ Decker Looks Like the Odd Man Out + Final Predictions for The Greatest Average American, Shark Tank, American Idol & More!
The ABC season is nearing its end, and the network is expected to hand out renewal and cancellation decisions as soon as this week. With most of ABC's lineup already renewed for next season, it's time for me to take a look at the stragglers, and see which shows are likely to return, and which we've likely seen the last of.
Going Dutch Canceled by Fox
It's two and out for Fox military sitcom Going Dutch, as Fox has canceled the low-rated comedy after a twenty-two episode run. The announcement comes despite a season of year-to-year stability for the comedy series, which averaged 0.15 this season, the exact average of its inaugural run. Why such a rating was no longer acceptable to Fox this season despite being acceptable last year is unknown, but the show's streaming performance left much to be desired, never charting on Hulu's top fifteen. It was also one of Fox's lowest-rated series, ranking twelfth among thirteen shows, despite its year-to-year stability. Denis Leary starred in the series alongside Danny Pudi, Taylor Misiak, Laci Mosley, and Hal Cumpston. Going Dutch's cancellation leaves Fox with a single live-action comedy, its now-former lead-in, Animal Control. This is a miss for The TV Ratings Guide.
Frances in the Kitchen Season 6 Episode 12 - Goodbye Earl in the Kitchen
Frances in the Kitchen Season 6 Episode 12
Goodbye Earl in the Kitchen
What’s Trending on Streaming: Daily Trending Lists for Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video and Netflix from April 26-May 2
It's Saturday, which means it's time to check in on the top performers on streaming for the last week. Keep reading for the top ten (or fifteen) charts for Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video and Netflix for the last seven days.
Stumble and Brilliant Minds Canceled by NBC
NBC has issued their first cancellations of the season. Sophomore drama Brilliant Minds and freshman comedy Stumble have both been axed. Both struggled in the ratings this season, with Brilliant Minds rating as NBC's lowest-rated scripted series of the season and Stumble being their third-lowest-rated, boasting 0.14 and 0.20 averages, respectively. Brilliant Minds' cancellation in particular has long been telegraphed, as NBC pulled it from the schedule earlier this year in order to make room for The Voice to air two-hour episodes, rather than the initially-planned single-hour episodes. It was later announced that it would return for a summer run to finish out its episode order, which had quietly been cut from twenty-two episodes to twenty. Stumble, meanwhile, finished up its thirteen-episode first season in mid-March, with little word from NBC on its future since then. The show had mediocre retention of Friday night lead-in Happy's Place, though NBC made several attempts to boost it, with repeats behind St. Denis Medical and a post-Olympics airing. Neither were enough to help the show find an audience. Brilliant Minds starred Zachary Quinto, while Stumble starred Jenn Lyon and Taran Killam. Both cancellations are correct predictions for The TV Ratings Guide.
Wednesday TV Ratings 4/29/26: Survivor Tops NBA Playoffs to Lead the Night, Chicago Med Jumps as Chicago Fire and Chicago PD Decline, MasterChef Also Drops
Analysis to come.
Foul Play Season 1 Episode 7 - Battle of the Carmen
Foul Play Season 1 Episode 7
Battle of the Carmen
NBC Renew/Cancel Week 26: The Hunting Party’s Luck Is Running Out
The Hunting Party returns to the spotlight this week, as the NBC Renew/Cancel reaches its penultimate update of the 2025-26 TV season!
Tuesday TV Ratings 4/28/26: RJ Decker Finale and Will Trent Slip Again, Running Wild Slides in Week Two, NBA Playoff Game on ESPN Leads
Analysis to come.
ABC Renews Scrubs and Shifting Gears and Passes on Comedy Pilot Do You Want Kids?
ABC's comedy department will seemingly be unchanged next season. The alphabet network has renewed both Scrubs and Shifting Gears for next season, joining the already-renewed Abbott Elementary on the 2026-27 schedule. Shifting Gears will return for its third season, while Scrubs will return for its second revival season (and eleventh overall). Both comedies were among ABC's top-rated linear series this season, with Scrubs ranking #2 (behind only Dancing with the Stars) and Shifting Gears ranking #4 for the season. Both aired shorter seasons this year in order to share the same time slot, which seems to be the plan for next season, as well, though no episode count has been announced for either show. Both series are led by well-known TV veterans - Scrubs saw the return of original stars Zach Braff, Donald Faison, and Sarah Chalke in leading roles, while Shifting Gears stars Tim Allen and Kat Dennings. Their renewals leaves RJ Decker as ABC's lone scripted series awaiting a pickup for next season, and both renewals are correct predictions.
ABC has also passed on their comedy pilot Do You Want Kids, led by Rachel Bloom and Rory Scovel. The pilot centered on a married couple who have a baby in one universe do not in the other, and the many ways that decision alters their lives. The project's rejection likely means that ABC comedy will again be limited to just one hour a week, making them the second network confirmed to carry a three-comedy schedule next season.
Monday TV Ratings 4/27/26: NBA Playoffs Decline, American Idol and The Neighborhood Recover, FBI and The Rookie Also Tick Up
Analysis to come.
Sunday TV Ratings 4/26/26: Bob’s Burgers Ties Season Average in Return, Tracker Builds on Marshals, Euphoria Jumps
Analysis to come.
Saturday TV Ratings 4/25/26: I’ll Be Seeing You Solid on Hallmark, NBA Playoffs Dominate, Fox News Leads White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting Coverage
Analysis to come.
Friday TV Ratings 4/24/26: Happy’s Place Ties Series Low for Finale, NFL Draft Dips on Second Night, UFL Horrific
Analysis to come.
PILOT REVISITED: My Generation
Each week, I take a look back at a pilot from the 2010-11 season, first reviewed on my blog during that season. This week, I am looking at ABC's quickly cancelled My Generation!
Thursday TV Ratings 4/23/26: Matlock Ends on a Series Low, NFL Draft Down 15% Year-to-Year, Animal Control and Going Dutch Also End Lower
Analysis to come.
Raymond Island Season 7 Episode 7 - God Only Knows (Midseason Premiere)
Raymond Island Season 7, Episode 7
God Only Knows
ABC Renew/Cancel Week 26: The Greatest Average American’s Ratings Average Should Be Enough to Survive
Frances in the Kitchen Season 6 Episode 11 - The Big Break in the Kitchen
Frances in the Kitchen Season 6 Episode 11
The Big Break in the Kitchen
What’s Trending on Streaming: Daily Trending Lists for Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video and Netflix from April 19-April 25
Wednesday TV Ratings 4/22/26: Abbott Elementary and The Greatest Average American Rise for Finales, Survivor Slides to Season Low, Chicago PD Rebounds
Analysis to come.
Failure to Launch: Class of ’96 (Fox, 1993)
Hello. I am Tommie and I’m always curious about failures and shows that went south (sometimes literally). Fox’s 1992-93 season is particular for many reasons, but among those is that they were trying to massively expand – going from four nights to seven. Good luck, Chuck!
Either way, here’s one of the shows Fox tried on their schedule to expand..webp)
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Foul Play Season 1 Episode 6 - Bachman Turnover Overdrive
Foul Play Season 1 Episode 6
Bachman Turnover Overdrive
NBC Renew/Cancel Week 25: Is Law & Order Actually in Danger?
This week on the NBC Renew/Cancel, a veteran drama finds itself back in trouble after recent developments, as the season draws closer to its conclusion.
Tuesday TV Ratings 4/21/26: Bear Grylls Is Running Wild Decent in Network Return, NCIS: Origins and RJ Decker Decline, Summer House Jumps
Analysis to come.
Monday TV Ratings 4/20/26: American Idol and The Quiz with Balls Sink Against NBA Playoffs, DMV Hits New Series Low, The Rookie Ticks Up
Analysis to come.
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