CBS has announced the fates of its final remaining scripted series for the 2025-26 season, canceling freshman comedy DMV and sophomore drama Watson with several episodes left to air for both series. With the renewal of midseason drama CIA earlier this week, things were already looking bleak for these two fall debuts, which had already been left out of CBS's mass renewal earlier this year. DMV has disappointed in its first and only season, with 73% retention from The Neighborhood, poor results in its few 8 PM airings in December, and poor delayed ratings. Watson, meanwhile, struggled in its first season to begin with, and returned even lower as it moved to Mondays at the start of its second season. While it rose with a higher lead-in on Sunday, that wasn't nearly enough for it to survive after rating as CBS's second-lowest-rated scripted program, with minimal delayed gains. The cancelation of both series, along with the previous cancellation/final season of The Neighborhood means that FBI will be the sole show returning from CBS's fall Monday lineup, in a season where only three CBS scripted series were canceled. Both cancellations are correct predictions for The TV Ratings Guide.
Three of NBC's most reliable players will be back next season, with their trio of Chicago dramas - Chicago Med, Chicago Fire and Chicago PD - becoming the first dramas on the network to be renewed for the 2026-27 TV season. Before today, the network had only previously renewed sophomore comedies Happy's Place and St. Denis Medical for next season. Med and Fire are their highest-rated dramas, while PD is their highest-rated 10 PM series, with the Wednesday night block they all air in being the most consistently solid night of NBC's week, outside of sports. Med and Fire average an identical 0.34 in the key demo this season, while PD trails them by a half-tenth, with a 0.29 average. Among scripted programs, only Saturday Night Live and an NFL-inflated Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins top Med and Fire, while PD ranks seventh. While all three renewals looked like locks, this news does notably come more than a month earlier than last season's renewals, which came along with major cost-cutting measures, including a slight episode reduction. No major cost cuts have been announced so far with this renewal, though an episode order for next season hasn't been officially confirmed yet. All three renewals are correct predictions for The TV Ratings Guide.
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.
Fox dramas Best Medicine (0.20, -0.03) and Doc (0.15, -0.06) both dropped to their previously-set series lows after a week off. On CBS, NCIS (0.35, +0.08), NCIS: Origins (0.25, +0.03), and NCIS: Sydney (0.16, +0.01) were all up, but the gains decreased in size as the evening progressed. Will Trent (0.30, +0.03), High Potential (0.28, +0.03), and RJ Decker (0.15, +0.02) bounced back on ABC. NBA on NBC (0.37) led the way in the Adults 18-49 demographic. WWE NXT (0.08, +0.01) rose slightly on the CW.
This week on the NBC Renew/Cancel, I take another look at NBC's reformed Monday night lineup, including positive news for a new comedy and further thoughts on the future prospects of a long-valued veteran reality staple.
Though American Idol (0.41, 0.00) matched last week's rating, ABC drama The Rookie (0.19, -0.03) fell to its previously-set low. The Neighborhood (0.34, -0.08), DMV (0.26, -0.01), and FBI (0.33, -0.02) all declined on CBS, but CIA (0.20, +0.01) ticked up. NBC's St. Denis Medical (0.28, -0.10) and Reggie Dinkins (0.25, -0.07) plummeted, while The Voice (0.23, -0.02) had a more subtle drop. Memory of a Killer (0.15, +0.01) inched up on Fox, even as its Extracted lead-in (0.21, -0.03) slipped. On the CW, Wild Cards (0.04, -0.01) ticked down. Key: (R) = repeat.
The Faithful: Women of the Bible (0.17) had a lackluster debut on Fox, but it still grew significantly from its Saints lead-in (0.04). On CBS, a massive March Madness lead-in (2.61) gave newsmagazine staple 60 Minutes (0.69, +0.17) a sizable boost. Marshals (0.46, +0.01) and Tracker (0.37, +0.02) were also up, but Watson (0.16, -0.04) slipped. On ABC, the broadcast preview of Love Overboard (0.11) fell behind a repeat of American Idol (0.15). NBA on NBC (0.38) was down from last week. The CW aired the 2002 film Men in Black II (0.02). Key: (R) = repeat.
CBS's March Madness coverage (1.18) rebounded and helped 48 Hours (0.31, +0.18) soar to a higher level than usual. NHL on ABC (0.26) paled in comparison, but it was still well above MLS on Fox (0.06). NBC aired The Super Mario Bros. Movie (0.19) and a repeat of Saturday Night Live (0.22). The CW went with I Am Raquel Welch (0.03). Key: (R) = repeat.
On ABC, Celebrity Jeopardy! (0.31, -0.01) ticked down, but 20/20 (0.27, +0.07) surged. NBC sitcom Happy's Place (0.22, -0.03) slipped, and Dateline (0.15, -0.07) plummeted. March Madness coverage (0.55/0.61) was significantly lower than yesterday on CBS. Fox aired repeats of Doc (0.08) and Best Medicine (0.06). Remarkable Women (0.01) underwhelmed on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.
It was a big week on ABC - or, rather, not on ABC. The network scrapped a planned season of The Bachelorette. Keep reading for my take on whether the situation will impact its franchise going forward. Plus, I take another look at RJ Decker, and ABC Renew/Cancel March Madness voting continues!
CBS's March Madness coverage (1.13) topped the 8 p.m. hour but was down from last year. On ABC, 9-1-1 (0.31, +0.01) and 9-1-1: Nashville (0.24, +0.02) ticked up, but Grey's Anatomy (0.20, -0.02) was down at ten. NBC aired repeats of Law & Order (0.19), SVU (0.19), and The Hunting Party (0.10). On Fox, Next Level Chef (0.24, +0.01) rose slightly. The CW aired encores of Scrabble (0.05) and Trivial Pursuit (0.06). Key: (R) = repeat.
it's a week of prediction changes and March Madness, as two shows improve their situations and voting continues in our annual CBS Renew/Cancel March Madness fan voting tournament!
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 0.29rating 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 0.22rating, 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 0.11on 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 renewedlive-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 renewedin early March, marking another correctprediction 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!
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
