CBS Renew/Cancel Week 18: Could America’s Culinary Cup Possibly Make a Reservation for Season Two? + Renew/Cancel March Madness Voting Continues
FOX Renew/Cancel: Is Going Dutch Going Away? + March Madness Voting Begins!
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Below are the March 21st Fox renew/cancel predictions for the 2025-26 television season. The table embedded includes the Adults 18-49 ratings average of each program. The "Y2Y (year-to-year) Change" column compares a show's current average to its average from the previous season.
The Simpsons: This season, The Simpsons ended with a 0.46 Adults 18-49 ratings average, up markedly from last year's 0.35. This outcome isn't a complete shock, as the shortened episode order caused it to miss the spring months entirely, a time when it usually struggles. But the series also just seemed stronger overall, ending with a 0.29 rating for the second-half of its one-hour season finale. That more than doubles its finale from the previous season, a paltry 0.13. It is unclear if it would have remained in such good shape if it had to air in April or May, but its improved performance is worth mentioning nonetheless.
Memory of a Killer: After its NFL-fueled debut, Memory of a Killer began its Monday run with a solid 0.22 rating, but the audience erosion did not stop there. It shed half of that promising time slot debut less than a month later, sinking to a measly 0.11 on February 23. It has since recovered slightly, most recently ticking up to a 0.14, but it has been made abundantly clear that Adults 18-49 ratings are not Memory's strong suit. Still, there continues to be a decent amount of interest in the show on Hulu, and Fox renewed Alert in 2024 with similar ratings. Memory of a Killer remains a likely renewal, but it is on shakier ground than before.
Animal Control: Fox renewed live-action sitcom Animal Control for a fifth season in late February. This serves as a correct prediction for The TV Ratings Guide, as the series was listed as a "certain renewal" prior to the announcement. Unlike last year when it didn't receive a pickup until May, things felt fairly straightforward for Animal Control this time around. The deal with Netflix clearly bolstered its chances of returning, and Fox's decision to air the season premiere after an NFL game made it clear that they still hold the series in high regard.
Best Medicine: Best Medicine was renewed in early March, marking another correct prediction for The TV Ratings Guide. This renewal comes as no surprise, as the series has been a consistently solid Adults 18-49 ratings performer despite its soft post-NFL launch.
Doc: Doc was recently renewed for a third season. This was a correct prediction for The TV Ratings Guide, since the series has been a "certain renewal" since September.
Going Dutch: Going Dutch is in a difficult place. It was not renewed alongside comedy companion Animal Control like it was last year, and nothing about its ratings or streaming performance is particularly impressive. But as a whole, its ratings are about the same as they were when Fox renewed it in 2025, and being filmed in Ireland likely keeps costs down. For now, Going Dutch is still a likely renewal, but that could change in the coming weeks.
Fox Renew/Cancel March Madness begins!
The FOX Renew/Cancel March Madness tournament returns this week. This four-week voting event, inspired by the NCAA bracket tournament, allows readers the chance to vote for their favorite programs on the various broadcast networks. In 2025, Rescue: HI-Surf was crowned the winner, taking nearly 74% of the vote in the final match! But HI-Surf is no more, so a new champion must emerge. Vote in the polls below to ensure that the shows you enjoy advance to the next round!
| The TV Ratings Guide | 8:00 | 8:30 | 9:00 | 9:30 |
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| Mon | Extracted | Memory of a Killer | ||
| Tues | Best Medicine | Doc | ||
| Wed | The Masked Singer | Fear Factor: House of Fear | ||
| Thurs | Next Level Chef | Animal Control | Going Dutch | |
| Fri | Fox Sports | |||
| Sun | Family Guy | Universal Basic Guys | American Dad! | Family Guy |
Renewed
Certain Renew
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Certain Cancel
Canceled
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What’s Trending on Streaming: Daily Trending Lists for Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video and Netflix from March 15-March 21
Another week has come and gone, and that means it's time for another report of what ruled streaming this week. Keep reading to see the top shows on Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video and Netflix from the last seven days.
Wednesday TV Ratings 3/18/26: Abbott Elementary, Scrubs and Chicago PD Recover from Previous Losses, Survivor Jumps to Highest Rating Since 2021, The Greatest Average American Slides [+ Analysis]
Wednesday was a night of recovery for the ABC comedies as both Scrubs (0.44, +0.05) and Abbott Elementary (0.38, +0.04) were up from last week. But the good will did not transfer to The Greatest Average American (0.18, -0.07) or Shark Tank (0.15, -0.08), as both shows dealt with some serious declines. CBS's Survivor (0.96, +0.09) soared, and America's Culinary Cup (0.30, +0.06) also rose, but Hollywood Squares (0.15, +0.01) was barely up. NBC's Chicago Med (0.31, -0.01) dipped, Chicago Fire (0.38, +0.03) climbed higher, and Chicago PD (0.34, +0.10) recovered substantially. The Masked Singer (0.31, +0.05) and Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.22, +0.03) rose on Fox. Police 24/7 (0.08, +0.04) doubled on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.
Our House Season 8 Episode 19 - Our Pool
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NBC Renew/Cancel Week 20: Stumble Fails to End on a Cheerful Note + NBC Renew/Cancel March Madness Voting Begins!
This week on the NBC Renew/Cancel, we take a final look at Stumble as it wraps its first season, and we take another look at Brilliant Minds following news about where it will air the remaining episodes of its second season. Plus, NBC Renew/Cancel March Madness kicks off for a third year!
Marietta Season 8 Episode 19 - Dinner at Kate’s
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Dinner at Kate's
The Bachelorette Pulled Before Premiere Amid Abuse Allegations Against Lead Taylor Frankie Paul
ABC's midseason schedule will now have a large vacancy on it. Longtime staple The Bachelorette, which was set to premiere this Sunday, has now been pulled from the air. The decision comes amid reports that The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives paused production due to to a domestic abuse investigation tied to Taylor Frankie Paul, who stars on Mormon Wives and was set to be the lead on this season of The Bachelorette. ABC had proceeded with promotions for the new Bachelorette season, which included Paul appearing on talk shows and TV ads for the season, after the investigation was announced. However, advertisers began to back away, with Cinnabon dropping their planned ad partnership with the Bachelorette over the allegations. A video of an incident from 2023 that included Paul throwing a chair at her ex and seemingly hitting her child as well was released today. That dispute had been public knowledge since The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives premiered, and it caused pushback against the Bachelorette producers when she was announced as the lead. However, the release of the video caused widespread outrage that has now led to the season being scrapped entirely. This decision means that the half-hour post-Oscars Bachelorette reunion special that aired last Sunday will be Paul's only appearance as a part of the Bachelor franchise to be aired on television. While the Bachelor franchise isn't any stranger to controversy, this is the first time an entire season of one of the franchise's series has been completely shelved. ABC has yet to announce what will air in The Bachelorette's place on Sundays this spring.
Tuesday TV Ratings 3/17/26: World Baseball Classic Final Dominates and Rises 80% from 2023, RJ Decker Collapses, High Potential Ties Series Low [+ Analysis]
Fox's broadcast of the World Baseball Classic Final (2.66) dominated on Tuesday night, outpacing all other competitors and seemingly causing significant declines on the other networks. This was likely the case on ABC as Will Trent (0.27, -0.04) and High Potential (0.25, -0.05) weakened, and newcomer RJ Decker (0.13, -0.10) collapsed. NCIS (0.27, -0.10) and NCIS: Sydney (0.15, -0.07) also plummeted on CBS, but NCIS: Origins (0.22, -0.03) had a more mild drop. NBA on NBC (0.24) was way down from last week, while the CW's WWE NXT (0.07, -0.01) dipped slightly.
Monday TV Ratings 3/16/26: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins and St. Denis Medical Tick Up Again, American Idol Also Gains, The Rookie and CIA Down a Tick [+ Analysis]
NBC received some good news in the sitcom department as St. Denis Medical (0.38, +0.05) and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (0.32, +0.02) both rose for the second week in a row. But despite the comedy gains, The Voice (0.25, -0.02) declined at nine. American Idol (0.41, +0.05) was up on ABC, but The Rookie (0.22, -0.01) ticked down. The Neighborhood (0.42, +0.01) and DMV (0.27, +0.02) were on the rise on CBS, but CIA (0.19, -0.03) shed some of last week's rating. FBI (0.35, 0.00) was steady at nine. Fox's Extracted (0.24, +0.01) and Memory of a Killer (0.14, +0.01) gained a hundredth apiece. The CW aired repeats of Wild Cards (0.03/0.02). Key: (R) = repeat.
Sunday TV Ratings 3/15/26: Oscars Down 15% from 2025, Marshals Declines Again, Tracker Hits Season Low [+ Analysis]
The Oscars (3.92) dealt with some middle-of-the-road declines in both total viewership and Adults 18-49 ratings, but the ABC broadcast was still easily the highest-rated of the night. After the ceremony, The Bachelorette: Before the First Rose (1.0) was a stronger option than last year's post-Oscars American Idol (0.84). 60 Minutes (0.52, +0.04) was up from last week on CBS, but Marshals (0.45, -0.12) and Tracker (0.35, -0.07) declined sharply. Watson (0.20, 0.00) was stable at ten. NBA on NBC (0.43) was passable. On Fox, the 9:30 p.m. Family Guy (0.23) grew markedly from American Dad! (0.17). Earlier, Universal Basic Guys (0.16) retained a decent amount of the 8 p.m. Family Guy (0.22). The CW aired repeats of Penn & Teller: Fool Us (0.03/0.03/0.05). Key: (R) = repeat.
Saturday TV Ratings 3/14/26: Saturday Night Live Rises, World Baseball Classic Leads, NBA Heavily Up from Previous Saturday ABC Game [+ Analysis]
On NBC, Saturday Night Live (0.69, +0.09) bounced back, while the Paralympics (0.18) placed fourth in the 8 p.m. hour. The Fox broadcast of the 2026 World Baseball Classic (0.81) led the way overall. NBA on ABC (0.53) was at a solid level. 48 Hours (0.13, -0.14) was back down on CBS. NASCAR (0.11) performed well by CW standards. Key: (R) = repeat.
Friday TV Ratings 3/13/26: Celebrity Jeopardy! Returns Higher, Stumble Down for Finale, Happy’s Place and Boston Blue Also Dip [+ Analysis]
ABC got a solid rating out of the premiere of Celebrity Jeopardy! (0.32), but 20/20 (0.20, 0.00) did not appear to benefit from the stronger lead-in. NBC sitcom Stumble (0.19, -0.04) was down for its season finale, but Dateline (0.22, +0.02) rose at nine. Happy's Place (0.25, -0.08) plummeted at eight. Over on CBS, dramas Sheriff Country (0.23, -0.04), Fire Country (0.19, -0.03), and Boston Blue (0.14, -0.02) all slipped. Baseball on Fox (1.08) remained a dominant force. The CW aired a repeat of ABBA: Against the Odds (0.02). Key: (P) = premiere. (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.
ABC Renew/Cancel Week 20: Why Is Will Trent Not Renewed Yet? + ABC Renew/Cancel March Madness Voting Begins!
A series of recent renewals leaves questions for the shows that have been left waiting to hear their fats. Keep reading to see if Will Trent and Shifting Gears may find themselves surprisingly on the bubble this season. Plus, voting begins for the annual ABC Renew/Cancel March Madness tournament!
Thursday TV Ratings 3/12/26: Grey’s Anatomy Rises and Matches 9-1-1: Nashville, Elsbeth and SVU Also Rise, 9-1-1 and The Hunting Party Decline [+ Analysis]
9-1-1 (0.30, -0.03) and 9-1-1: Nashville (0.22, -0.02) dipped on ABC, but Grey's Anatomy (0.22, +0.04) rose at ten. On CBS, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (0.41, -0.02) slipped, but Ghosts (0.38, +0.03), Matlock (0.25, +0.01), and Elsbeth (0.19, +0.04) climbed higher. NBC's Law & Order (0.27, -0.01) and The Hunting Party (0.17, -0.05) were both down, but SVU (0.34, +0.04) was up in the middle. On Fox, Next Level Chef (0.23, 0.00) matched last week's rating, but Animal Control (0.18, -0.02) and Going Dutch (0.13, -0.02) lost momentum. Scrabble (0.05, +0.02) and Trivial Pursuit (0.05, +0.01) ticked up on the CW.
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CBS Renew/Cancel Week 17: CIA Is About to Go On Its Final Mission + Renew/Cancel March Madness Voting Begins
This week on the CBS Renew/Cancel, good news for one freshman show may prove disastrous for another, as CBS makes its priorities clear. Plus, the CBS Renew/Cancel March Madness returns for another year!
The Bullpen: New League Series Premiere: Tryouts
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Another week brings a slew of new debuts on streaming, while some of the top hits continue to release new episodes. Keep reading to see where everything landed on Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video and Netflix this week!
Wednesday TV Ratings 3/11/26: Survivor 50 Drops but Still More Than Doubles Closest Competition, Scrubs and Abbott Elementary Also Decline, Hollywood Squares Low in New Time Slot [+ Analysis]
Survivor (0.87, -0.07) cooled down on Wednesday night, and America's Culinary Cup (0.24, -0.05) also declined. Later, CBS aired Hollywood Squares (0.14) and got a low rating out of the game show staple. On ABC, Scrubs (0.39, -0.10) could not stop the bleeding, and Abbott Elementary (0.34, -0.06) also lost some ground. The Greatest Average American (0.25, -0.03) and Shark Tank (0.23, -0.02) were down by less than the comedies. Chicago Med (0.32, -0.09) and Chicago Fire (0.35, -0.08) declined sharply on NBC, while Chicago PD (0.24, -0.15) completely fell apart. The Masked Singer (0.26, -0.04) and Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.19, -0.01) slipped on Fox. Police 24/7 (0.04, 0.00) held steady on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.
Access Hollywood Canceled by NBCUniversal, Karamo and The Steve Wilkos Show Also Axed Amid Syndication Struggles
It's a syndication bloodbath at NBCUniversal, as the studio is set to end its first-run syndication operations entirely, a month after it was announced that their top-rated talk series The Kelly Clarkson Show would end after its current season. NBCUniversal will end long-running tabloid news series Access Hollywood after its 30th season, after debuting in 1996. Its cancellation will also mark the end of its afternoon talk show spinoff, Access Daily, which is hosted by Access hosts Mario Lopez and Kit Hoover. Alongside the Access Hollywood cancellation comes the cancellations of The Steve Wilkos Show, on the air since 2007, and Karamo, which debuted in 2002 and is in its fourth season. The series' cancellation come as first-run syndicated programs struggle to stay alive. Lionsgate also announced last month that syndicated talk show Sherri will end this season, meaning five daytime syndicated staples will end their runs in 2026. Few syndicated daytime talk series remain on the air at this point, though Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Hudson's talk shows have been renewed, and Tamron Hall and Live with Kelly and Mark also remain on the air. Long-running evening syndicated tabloid series Extra, Entertainment Tonight and Inside Edition also remain on the air.
Sunday TV Ratings 3/8/26: Tracker and Watson Decline, Marshals Drops in Week Two but Remains Strong, Family Guy and American Dad! Rise in Total Viewers [+ Analysis]
In week two, CBS's Marshals (0.57, -0.1) lost a tenth but remained in solid shape. Tracker (0.42, -0.05) and Watson (0.20, -0.06) were also down, but 60 Minutes (0.48, +0.11) rose. Key: (R) = repeat.
Our House Season 8 Episode 18 - Our Whale Watch
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Our Whale Watch
NBC Renew/Cancel Week 19: The Hunting Party Isn’t Such Easy Prey After All...
This week on the NBC Renew/Cancel, a show that seemed to be doomed is making a comeback, possibly just in time. Plus, a strong new show solidifies its standing. Keep reading to see which show is on the move and which one seems primed for an upgrade in the near future.
Tuesday TV Ratings 3/10/26: NCIS Jumps to Season High, NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney Also Rise, RJ Decker Rises in Week Two Even as High Potential Slips [+ Analysis]
On CBS, NCIS (0.37, +0.08), NCIS: Origins (0.25, +0.04), and NCIS: Sydney (0.22, +0.09) were all up markedly from last week. ABC dramas Will Trent (0.31, -0.01) and High Potential (0.30, -0.02) slipped, but RJ Decker (0.23, +0.02) gained some momentum in week two. In sports news, NBA on NBC (0.49) nearly doubled its week-ago broadcast, while the CW's WWE NXT (0.08, -0.01) lost a hundredth. Best Medicine (0.23, +0.03) and Doc (0.21, +0.01) both rose on Fox.
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