Saturday TV Ratings 2/7/26: Winter Olympics Barely Down from First Competitive Night of Beijing Olympics, The Way To You Decent on Hallmark, College Basketball on ESPN Takes Second

Analysis to come.

Friday TV Ratings 2/6/26: Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony Up Dramatically from 2022 Opening Ceremony, WWE SmackDown Jumps Again, Unrivaled Up from Previous Friday

Analysis to come.

Marietta Season 8 Episode 15 - What If...?

Marietta Season 8 Episode 15
What If...?

ABC Renew/Cancel Week 16: Shifting Gears Stays Strong As It Parks Season Two

This week on the ABC Renew/Cancel, I take a final look at a strong ABC comedy as it becomes the first ABC scripted series of the season to close out its season. Plus, a further look at one of ABC's strongest hits!

Thursday TV Ratings 2/5/26: NFL Honors Soar Above 2025 Rating, Winter Olympics Preview Strong, Next Level Chef and Animal Control Dip [+ Analysis]

NBC had a strong night overall as an Olympics preview special (0.45) dominated, and the NFL Honors (0.69) rose by a whopping 57% from last year (0.44). On Fox, Next Level Chef (0.26, -0.03), Animal Control (0.17, -0.04), and Going Dutch (0.13, -0.06) all declined. CBS aired encores of Georgie & Mandy (0.21), Ghosts (0.14), Matlock (0.12), and Elsbeth (0.09). ABC went with a trio of 9-1-1 repeats (0.25/0.21/0.12). Scrabble (0.04, -0.01) slipped on the CW, but Trivial Pursuit (0.06, +0.02) rose. Key: (R) = repeat.

Evergreen Aimee Season 5 Episode 12 - The Ferrera-Donahues Take on Milano-Cortina

Evergreen Aimee Season 5 Episode 12
The Ferrera-Donahues Take on Milano-Cortina

The Muppet Show Special Review

Photo Credit: ABC

Few would have a bad word to say about The Muppet Show, a comedy-variety series that brought the stars of the day to the stage and made stars out of the felt creations that stood alongside them. But after the series signed off in 1981, successfully bringing the Muppets back to the small screen became an unprecedented struggle. First came The Jim Henson Hour, a 1989 NBC effort that was pulled after a handful of episodes. Then came Muppets Tonight, a hip ABC reimagining that lasted just two short seasons in the late '90s, the second of which was tossed on the Disney Channel. The franchise returned to ABC in 2015 with The Muppets, a mockumentary sitcom that started strong but lost viewers rapidly. Soon after, Kermit and the gang entered the streaming age, leading to the emergence of Muppets Now and The Muppets Mayhem on Disney Plus, but neither lasted more than a season. And now comes The Muppet Show...again, a return to the format that captivated viewers in the first place. As a whole, this half-hour showcase is well aware of what made the original series a pop-culture staple, and it sticks to the basics in an endearing way. 

The Muppets have long been governed by the principle of "affectionate anarchy", a phrase often used by legendary puppeteer and film director Frank Oz. Finding the proper balance between the heart-warming and the heart-pounding is key to the development of a solid production. That balance is generally respected during this half-hour. Anarchy is on display throughout as Crazy Harry threatens to ruin Sabrina Carpenter's performance of "Manchild", and resident janitor Beauregard causes trouble during Rizzo's rendition of The Weeknd's "Blinding Lights". But then affection shines through when Kermit allows as many Muppets as possible to have a moment in the spotlight, leading to a grand performance of Queen's "Don't Stop Me Now". This serves as a tremendous ending to an episode rife with backstage drama over who gets to perform for the first show back, an apt storyline given the circumstances. 

The special also excels by introducing new elements. One area where this is evident is with the expansion of the audience's role. Outside of Statler and Waldorf's quips from the balcony, the spectators in the original Muppet Show rarely had a prominent function. Here, they get a chance to interact with the stage show in front of them, with guest star Maya Rudolph and the relatively obscure Beautiful Day Monster emerging as a unique comedic duo from the crowd. Rudolph's brush with death, as a result of a Muppet Labs skit gone wrong, is an entertaining bit that occurs only because new avenues have been opened up. 

The return of The Muppet Show will not delight all. Many iconic recurring sketches are absent, and viewers may have trouble adjusting to Kermit the Frog's new voice. But when a franchise has provided so many different movies, shows, and specials over the years, there is no possible way to cater to everyone. One Muppet enthusiast is not going to want the same final product as another, and it is a difficult task to match the magic of the puppeteers who are no longer with us. And yet, the cast and crew still come close to replicating the charm of The Muppet Show. Even the little things, like Gonzo losing control of his skates or Zoot finding one of Beaker's eyeballs in his saxophone, reveal that the writers understand how to form sight gags true to the spirit of the source material. And while this special provides longtime fans with a trip down memory lane, it also gives newcomers a sample of the infectious joy that these characters have supplied for so long. That is about all one could ask of a Muppet production in 2026. 

Grade: A-

What did you think of The Muppet Show? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below. 

What’s Trending on Streaming: Daily Trending Lists for Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video and Netflix from February 1-February 7

This week on What's Trending on Streaming, it's a week with few new entries, but plenty to discuss, as original series and broadcast hits continue to provide Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video and Netflix with programming.

Wednesday TV Ratings 2/4/26: The Muppet Show Impressive, Shifting Gears Rises for Finale, The Masked Singer Tumbles to Series Low [+ Analysis]

It was time to light the lights on Wednesday night as The Muppet Show (0.52) returned for a new installment for the first time in decades. The ABC showing of the special was the highest-rated broadcast of the evening in the Adults 18-49 demographic, rising by a tenth from an already strong Abbott Elementary (0.42, +0.02). Earlier in the night, Shifting Gears (0.39, +0.03) enjoyed a nice finale uptick. On CBS, The Price Is Right At Night (0.39, +0.08) surged, but Hollywood Squares (0.20, -0.07) plummeted. Chicago Med (0.36, +0.05), Chicago Fire (0.34, +0.09), and Chicago PD (0.28, +0.06) all soared on NBC. Fox's The Masked Singer (0.20, -0.14) and Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.19, -0.07) were pushed to later slots and collapsed as a result. Police 24/7 (0.04, 0.00) was stable on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale. 

Our House Season 8 Episode 13 - Our Shootout

Our House Season 8 Episode 13
Our Shootout

NBC Renew/Cancel Week 15: Another Stumble for Stumble

It's our final NBC Renew/Cancel before a Winter Olympics hiatus. Keep reading for the big updates of the week, including news from NBC that spurs a prediction change.

Tuesday TV Ratings 2/3/26: The Turpins: A New House of Horror Special Respectable on ABC, Best Medicine Hits Tuesday High, Will Trent Ticks Up as High Potential Ticks Down [+ Analysis]

The Turpins: A New House of Horror (0.22) looked respectable in the 10 p.m. hour on ABC, even as it dropped significantly from High Potential (0.39, -0.01). Will Trent (0.37, +0.01) ticked up at eight. On Fox, Best Medicine (0.25, +0.03) climbed higher, while Doc (0.21, 0.00) matched last week's rating. Harlan Coben's Final Twist (0.16, -0.03) slipped on CBS, while NBA on NBC (0.34) was up slightly. The CW's WWE NXT (0.08, 0.00) tied its week-ago installment. Key: (R) = repeat. 

Monday TV Ratings 2/2/26: Memory of a Killer Slides in Week Two, American Idol and The Rookie Also Decline, St. Denis Medical Rises [+ Analysis]

Fox drama Memory of a Killer (0.16, -0.06) dealt with a worrying decline on Monday night, this time falling behind its Extracted lead-in (0.19, -0.03). Also down from last week were ABC's American Idol (0.56, -0.06) and The Rookie (0.25, -0.02). On NBC, St. Denis Medical (0.33, +0.02) and Brilliant Minds (0.12, +0.01) inched up, while The Wall (0.16, 0.00) tied last week's rating. The Super Bowl Greatest Commercials special (0.30) was down by 17% from last year (0.36) on CBS. Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 2/1/26: Grammys Drop 17% from 2025, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Stable, Rise of the 49ers Debuts Strong [+ Analysis]

CBS's broadcast of the Grammy Awards (3.24) dropped by 17% in the Adults 18-49 demographic when compared to the year-ago ceremony (3.91), but the decline in viewership (-6.5%) was less dramatic. NBA on NBC (0.76/0.55) was respectable, even as it paled in comparison to the Grammys. ABC went with repeats of America's Funniest Home Videos (0.44/0.30) and American Idol (0.14). The CW's showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (0.07) beat Fox's encore of Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.06). Key: (R) = repeat. 

Saturday TV Ratings 1/31/26: Saturday Night Live Jumps, College Basketball on ESPN Beats NBA on ABC, Missing the Boat Strong on Hallmark [+ Analysis]

NBC's Saturday Night Live (0.70, +0.19) bounced back considerably after last week's sluggish performance, topping the night altogether. NBA on ABC (0.41) more than doubled college basketball on Fox (0.19). 48 Hours (0.14, 0.00) was steady on CBS. The CW aired I Am Burt Reynolds (0.03). Key: (R) = repeat. 

Friday TV Ratings 1/30/26: WWE SmackDown Jumps, College Basketball Easily Leads, Happy’s Place and Stumble Slide [+ Analysis]

After last week's surge, Happy's Place (0.25, -0.07) and Stumble (0.15, -0.07) both came crashing down on NBC, but Dateline (0.19, 0.00) showcased stability. ABC aired a shockingly strong Celebrity Wheel rerun (0.38) and 20/20 (0.24, +0.01). A Grammy Awards special (0.12) underwhelmed on CBS, while Fox's college basketball broadcast (0.54) was the top-rated program of the night. On the CW, Masters of Illusion (0.04, 0.00) tied its last original. Key: (R) = repeat.

Marietta Season 8 Episode 14 - Storm of the Century - Part Two

Marietta Season 8 Episode 14
Storm of the Century - Part Two

FOX Renew/Cancel (Feb. 3rd Update): Best Medicine Will Be Refilled

 

Photo Credit: Fox

Below are the February 3rd 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. 




Memory of a Killer: Thanks to a massive football lead-in, new drama Memory of a Killer debuted with an impressive 1.35 rating in the Adults 18-49 demographic. Less than twenty-four hours later, the series became a mere memory for the majority of those who watched the pilot, as 84% of that premiere rating vanished overnight. Nonetheless, a 0.22 is still a workable rating, and the series actually grew from its Extracted lead-in in total viewers. On the streaming platform Hulu, Killer immediately established a strong presence, remaining in the top ten for five consecutive days. All these signs are positive, so the series is likely to be renewed based on the limited data available. 


Animal Control: For the first time in its run, Fox decided to provide Animal Control with a direct NFL lead-in for its premiere. As a result, the series posted a towering 1.2 rating on arrival. In its latest episode, the sitcom garnered a 0.21, a rating higher than eight of the ten episodes from its previous season. The fact that Fox felt Animal Control was worthy of a football boost is already promising, but the series also has a recent Netflix deal working in its favor. That, coupled with its relative ratings stability, makes it a certain renewal. 


Best Medicine: The NFL lead-in that Best Medicine received on premiere night was on the softer side, so it began with just a 0.45 rating. Since then, it has stabilized at a respectable level, hovering in the 0.22-0.23 range on Tuesday nights. Its performance on Hulu is also solid, even if it doesn't chart as high as Memory of a Killer. Thus, it begins as a likely renewal.


Going Dutch: The shakiest "likely renewal" of the bunch is Going Dutch. The series does not have a meaningful presence on Hulu, and its Adults 18-49 average pales in comparison to the shows above. Still, its recent ratings growth (0.100.17 > 0.19) is a step in the right direction, so it starts in the green.

The TV Ratings Guide 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30
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 College Hoops
Sun The Simpsons Universal Basic Guys Krapopolis Bob's Burgers
Renewed
Certain Renew
Likely Renew
Likely Cancel
Certain Cancel
Canceled

ABC Renew/Cancel Week 15: American Idol Is No False Idol

Since the end of Dancing with the Stars in November, ABC has been without a major reality hit. That all changed last week, and it's time to assess the current standing of the crown jewel of ABC's midseason schedule, American Idol. Plus, we take a look at how The Rookie handled its move to Mondays.

Happy’s Place and St. Denis Medical Renewed for Third Seasons by NBC

NBC has issued its first renewals for the season, and once again, sophomore comedy St. Denis Medical is among them. Also renewed alongside St. Denis Medical is fellow second-season sitcom Happy's Place. Both Eries have been solid and reliable performers for ABC throughout their runs, with St. Denis Medical ranking as NBC's #4 series with a 0.31 average, while Happy's Place has performed respectably in a tough Friday night time slot, with a 0.24 average. The two series have helped NBC rebuild a long-struggling comedy brand, with the network not having any long-running comedy veterans on their lineup since Superstore ended in 2021. While just entering their third seasons next year, both St. Denis Medical and Happy's Place look stronger than any of NBC's recent third-season comedies, suggesting a path forward for a network that has seen major ratings declines in recent years. Both are correct predictions for The TV Ratings Guide.

Thursday TV Ratings 1/29/26: Next Level Chef Returns Up from Finale, 9-1-1: Nashville and SVU Jump to Season Highs, Going Dutch and Grey’s Anatomy Also Tick Up [+ Analysis]

On Fox, Next Level Chef (0.29) had a healthy return to the network, rising from where it left off in May (0.26). Later in the night, Animal Control (0.21, +0.01) and Going Dutch (0.19, +0.02) both ticked up. ABC's 9-1-1 (0.35, +0.05), 9-1-1: Nashville (0.32, +0.08), and Grey's Anatomy (0.22, +0.04) all gained some serious momentum. Law & Order (0.28, 0.00) and The Hunting Party (0.15, 0.00) were both steady on NBC, but Law & Order: SVU (0.35, +0.03) climbed higher in the middle. CBS was once more in repeat mode (0.22/0.15/0.10/0.10). Scrabble (0.05, 0.00) tied last week's premiere on the CW, but Trivial Pursuit (0.04, -0.02) dipped. Key: (P) = premiere. (R) = repeat. 

Evergreen Aimee Season 5 Episode 11 - Olympics at Last!

Evergreen Aimee Season 5 Episode 11
Olympics at Last!

Wednesday TV Ratings 1/28/26: Chicago PD and Chicago Fire Drop to Series Lows, Abbott Elementary Rises as Shifting Gears Slips, The Price is Right at Night and Hollywood Squares Rise After Time Slot Swap [+ Analysis]

Chicago Med (0.31, -0.02), Chicago Fire (0.25, -0.05), and Chicago PD (0.22, -0.03) could not stop the bleeding on NBC, as all three programs were down for a second week in a row. ABC comedy Shifting Gears (0.36, -0.02) also slipped, but Abbott Elementary (0.40, +0.06) had a shocking surge. Later, Dirty Talk (0.18, +0.01) ticked up for its finale, and Shark Tank (0.15, +0.02) also rose. On CBS, The Price Is Right At Night (0.31, +0.10) gained a full tenth in its move to eight, and Hollywood Squares (0.27, +0.09) also rose dramatically in its new time slot. The Masked Singer (0.34, 0.00) and Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.26, 0.00) were both steady on Fox, as was the CW's Police 24/7 (0.04, 0.00). Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.

Our House Season 8 Episode 12 - Our Church

Our House Season 8 Episode 12
Our Church

NBC Renew/Cancel Week 14: NBC Are Losing Their Brilliant Minds

It's another busy update of the NBC Renew/Cancel, as one show's outlook gets even gloomier, while I practice cautious optimism about another NBC series. Keep reading to see which show is on the move and which show sustains its current prediction amid several changes.

Tuesday TV Ratings 1/27/26: Best Medicine and High Potential Slightly Down, Harlan Coben’s Final Twist and Doc Rise, NBA Sinks [+ Analysis]

On ABC, Will Trent (0.36, 0.00) matched last week's rating, while High Potential (0.40, -0.01) inched down. Best Medicine (0.22, -0.01) also lost a hundredth on Fox, but Doc (0.21, +0.06) recovered quite nicely. NBA on NBC (0.33) lost a tenth, while Harlan Coben's Final Twist (0.19, +0.03) rose on CBS. The CW's WWE NXT (0.08, 0.00) held steady. Key: (R) = repeat.

Monday TV Ratings 1/26/26: American Idol Returns Up from Season 23 Premiere, The Rookie Down on New Night, Memory of a Killer Decent for Time Slot Premiere [+ Analysis]

American Idol (0.62) got off to a strong start on ABC, rising by nearly 38% from last year's premiere rating (0.45), but The Rookie (0.27, -0.03) took a step down on a new night. On Fox, Memory of a Killer (0.22, -1.13) looked relatively solid in its time slot debut, matching the return of Extracted (0.22). On NBC, St. Denis (0.31, +0.07) and The Wall (0.16, +0.04) bounced back, while drama Brilliant Minds (0.11, +0.01) was only up slightly. CBS was still in repeat mode (0.25/0.19/0.16/0.09). The CW aired the premiere of Wild Cards (0.05). Key: (P) = premiere. (R) = repeat.

Stormere Season 1 Episode 11: What Remains of Us (Midseason Premiere)

Sunday TV Ratings 1/25/26: Memory of a Killer Receives Solid Sampling, NFC Championship Heavily Down from Previous Year’s Primetime NFL Conference Championship, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Strong [+ Analysis]

On Fox, Memory of a Killer (1.35) enjoyed ample NFL inflation on series premiere night, putting it only a few hundredths behind NBC's Reggie Dinkins launch (1.38) from last week. ABC aired repeats of America's Funniest Home Videos (0.25/0.19) and Shifting Gears (0.09/0.06/0.12/0.14). CBS went with encores of 60 Minutes (0.55), Final Twist (0.22), Tracker (0.16), and Elsbeth (0.11). NBC aired reruns of Dateline (0.11), Law & Order (0.07), and SVU (0.09). The CW aired Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous (0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.

Saturday TV Ratings 1/24/26: NBA on ABC Gets Off to a Strong 2026 Start, Saturday Night Live Slips Further, Caught by Love Solid on Hallmark [+ Analysis]

NBA on ABC (0.53) looked relatively healthy on Saturday night, and it was able to beat out a sinking Saturday Night Live (0.51, -0.12). 48 Hours (0.14, -0.07) also declined on CBS. Fox aired college basketball (0.35), and the CW aired repeats of TV We Love (0.03/0.02). Key: (R) = repeat.

Friday TV Ratings 1/23/26: RuPaul’s Drag Race Rises Again, Happy’s Place and Stumble Jump to Season Highs, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune Also Hits Season High for Repeat [+ Analysis]

NBC sitcoms Happy's Place (0.32, +0.11) and Stumble (0.22, +0.06) jumped to new season highs on Friday night, while Dateline (0.19, -0.01) took a step down. On ABC, a repeat of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (0.34) eclipsed the rating of last week's original episode, and 20/20 (0.23, +0.04) gained some momentum. CBS aired repeats of Sheriff Country (0.16), Fire Country (0.13), and Boston Blue (0.12). The CW went with encores of Scrabble (0.02) and Trivial Pursuit (0.03). Key: (R) = repeat.

Marietta Season 8 Episode 13 - Storm of the Century - Part One

Marietta Season 8 Episode 13
Storm of the Century - Part One

ABC Renew/Cancel Week 14: Will Trent Will Likely Remain on the Case

ABC's Tuesday night lineup remains strong, and all three entries continue to look promising to return as new multiplatform data comes in about their premieres. Keep reading for my updated thoughts on both Will Trent and The Rookie!

Thursday TV Ratings 1/22/26: Hell’s Kitchen Surges for Finale, Animal Control and Going Dutch Also Rise, 9-1-1 and The Hunting Party Drop [+ Analysis]

Fox staple Hell's Kitchen (0.30, +0.06) ended its season with a surge, but it was the struggling Going Dutch (0.17, +0.07) that posted the largest week-to-week gain of the three shows in the network's Thursday night lineup. Animal Control (0.20, +0.05) was also up markedly in the midst. In ABC land, 9-1-1 (0.30, -0.07) crumbled, 9-1-1: Nashville (0.24, -0.01) inched down, and the long-running Grey's Anatomy (0.18, +0.01) ticked up. Law & Order (0.28, -0.01) and The Hunting Party (0.15, -0.02) dipped on NBC, but Law & Order: SVU (0.32, +0.02) rose slightly. CBS aired more encores of Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage (0.25), Ghosts (0.17), and Matlock (0.12/0.08). The CW aired the premieres of Scrabble (0.05) and Trivial Pursuit (0.06). Key: (P) = premiere. (R) = repeat. (F) = finale. 

Wednesday TV Ratings 1/21/26: Mediocre Debut for The Beauty on FX, Fear Factor: House of Fear Solid in Time Slot Debut, Shifting Gears and Chicago PD Down, The Masked Singer and Shark Tank Rise [+ Analysis]

Fox brought Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.26, -1.34) to its official time slot, and it evidently shed much of its NFL-inflated premiere rating, but it began at a respectable level nonetheless. Earlier in the night, The Masked Singer (0.34, +0.05) bounced back. On ABC, Shifting Gears (0.38, -0.07), Abbott Elementary (0.34, -0.09), and Dirty Talk (0.17, -0.08) all dealt with serious declines, but Shark Tank (0.13, +0.01) actually gained a tick. Chicago Med (0.33, -0.01) and Chicago Fire (0.30, -0.01) shed a hundredth apiece on NBC, while Chicago PD (0.25, -0.03) had a slightly larger drop. CBS's Hollywood Squares (0.18, -0.07) and The Price Is Right At Night (0.21, -0.09) plummeted. The CW aired Police 24/7 (0.04) and Katie Pavlich Tonight (0.02). Key: (R) = repeat.

Evergreen Aimee Season 5 Episode 10 - The Inauguration of Satan Himself

Evergreen Aimee Season 5 Episode 10
The Inauguration of Satan Himself

CBS Renew/Cancel Week 13: DMV Left in the Waiting Room as Ten More Series Are Granted Early Renewals

It was a busy week on CBS, with most of the network's programs officially renewed. Most were highly unsurprising, but we do have to discuss the two shows we did miss, as well as taking a look at the shows left in limbo following the renewal news, in a new CBS Renew/Cancel.

Tuesday TV Ratings 1/20/26: Doc Ties Series Low as Best Medicine Holds Steady, The Rookie Rises to Season High for Final Tuesday Airing, NBA Leads [+ Analysis]

Fox drama Doc (0.15, -0.05) dropped down to its previously set series low, even as its Best Medicine lead-in (0.23, 0.00) held steady. On ABC, Will Trent (0.36, -0.04) declined, High Potential (0.41, 0.00) matched last week's rating, and The Rookie (0.30, +0.01) ticked up. On CBS, Harlan Coben's Final Twist (0.16, -0.02) slipped. NBA on NBC (0.44) was the top-rated broadcast of the night, while the CW's WWE NXT (0.08, -0.01) shed another hundredth. Key: (R) = repeat. 

Our House Season 8 Episode 11 - Our Traitors (Midseason Premiere)

 

Our House Season 8 Episode 11
Our Traitors

NBC Renew/Cancel Week 13: The Hunting Party Gives NBC a Prime Hunting Ground

The NBC Renew/Cancel is finally back for its first edition of 2026, with two new entries to discuss, including the return of low-rated sophomore drama The Hunting Party!

Monday TV Ratings 1/19/26: College Football Championship Up Massively from 2025, NBA Leads Quiet Night on Broadcast [+ Analysis]

On a repeat-filled night, NBA on NBC (0.26) was the top-rated network television offering, even as it remained at a modest level. ABC aired repeats of Will Trent (0.19/0.12) and Dirty Talk (0.09). CBS went with encores of The Neighborhood (0.16), DMV (0.12), FBI (0.11), and NCIS: Origins (0.09). Fox was a notch below that with encores of Hell's Kitchen (0.08) and Doc (0.08). The CW aired I Am MLK Jr. (0.02). Key: (R) = repeat.

NCIS: Origins, Tracker, Elsbeth & Matlock Among Ten CBS Renewals

CBS has issued another early mass renewal, with ten fall series now confirmed to join Sheriff Country and Boston Blue on next year's schedule, leaving just three series from their fall schedule in limbo. Tuesday night's NCIS lineup of NCIS, NCIS: Origins, and NCIS: Sydney will all be back next season, potentially keeping that block together for another year. Wednesday reality hits Survivor and The Amazing Race have also been renewed. The Thursday lineup is also returning in full, with sitcom Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage and legal drama Matlock earning third seasons and Elsbeth being granted a fourth season pickup, with Ghosts having already been renewed back in February 2025. Fire Country has also been renewed for a fifth season, now confirmed to join its spinoff on the schedule next year. And, in perhaps the least-surprising decision of the year, CBS has picked up a fourth season of breakout hit drama Tracker, the only Sunday night series currently confirmed to be returning. DMV, Watson, and reality series The Road are all still in limbo. All but NCIS: Origins and NCIS: Sydney are correct prediction for The TV Ratings Guide.

Sunday TV Ratings 1/18/26: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Draws Solid Sampling for Post-NFL Preview, 60 Minutes Sinks, Going Dutch Repeat Draws Rounded 0.0 [+ Analysis]

New sitcom The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (1.38) began on solid footing with the help of an enormous NFL lead-in on NBC. On CBS, 60 Minutes (0.22, -0.73) was only a tick or two above ABC's showing of Mrs. Doubtfire (0.20). Fox aired repeats of Best Medicine (0.07), Doc (0.07), Animal Control (0.06), and Going Dutch (0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.