NBC Preseason 2026-27 Renew/Cancel: An Early Look Ahead at Law & Order, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, Line of Fire, SVU & More!

With the new TV season just weeks away from beginning, it's time to take an early look at NBC's schedule and make some predictions for their lineup of scripted programs, which includes several new series, sophomore shows that may be in danger of not making it to season three, and aging series that may be nearing the end of their runs.

Monday TV Ratings 4/6/26: Men’s College Basketball National Championship Slightly Up from 2025 Across Three Cable Networks, St. Denis Medical and Extracted Rise for Finales, Memory of a Killer Ends Lower [+ Analysis]

St. Denis Medical (0.29, +0.04) was up for its NBC finale, but Reggie Dinkins (0.19, -0.04) dropped to a new series low. The Voice (0.18, -0.01) also dipped at nine. American Idol (0.42, 0.00) held steady on ABC, while The Rookie (0.21, +0.01) ticked up. The Neighborhood (0.37, +0.03) rose on CBS, and a farewell special that followed (0.20) only performed slightly worse than last week's DMV installment. Fox's Extracted (0.24, +0.04) gained momentum on finale night, but Memory of a Killer (0.13, -0.01) inched down. Wild Cards (0.02, -0.01) slipped on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.

Monday TV Ratings 3/30/26: The Voice Hits New Series Low, Canceled DMV Slides, American Idol Slightly Up for First Live Show [+ Analysis]

St. Denis Medical (0.25, -0.03), Reggie Dinkins (0.23, -0.02), and The Voice (0.19, -0.04) all slipped on NBC, with the latter falling to a shockingly low level. On CBS, The Neighborhood (0.34, 0.00) held steady, but DMV (0.21, -0.05), FBI (0.26, -0.07), and CIA (0.17, -0.03) declined. ABC's American Idol (0.42, +0.01) and The Rookie (0.20, +0.01) ticked up. Extracted (0.20, -0.01) and Memory of a Killer (0.14, -0.01) each lost a hundredth on Fox, as did the CW's Wild Cards (0.03, -0.01). Key: (R) = repeat. 

Monday TV Ratings 3/23/26: The Rookie Ties Series Low, The Neighborhood, St. Denis Medical and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Slide, CIA and Memory of a Killer Tick Up [+ Analysis]

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.

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.

Monday TV Ratings 3/9/26: St. Denis Medical and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Rise, CIA Ticks Up to Series High as FBI Jumps, American Idol Sinks to Series Low [+ Analysis]

NBC comedies St. Denis Medical (0.33, +0.02) and The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (0.30, +0.02) were both up slightly, but The Voice (0.27, -0.01) ticked down. CBS's The Neighborhood (0.41, -0.01) also dipped, while DMV (0.25, 0.00) tied its week-ago installment. Later in the night, FBI (0.35, +0.07) surged, and CIA (0.22, +0.02) rose to a new high. American Idol (0.36, -0.06) dropped significantly on ABC, while The Rookie (0.23, -0.01) had a less dramatic drop. Baseball on Fox (1.19) easily topped the night. Wild Cards (0.05, +0.01) inched up on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

Monday TV Ratings 3/2/26: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Falls, The Neighborhood Soars, CIA Stable [+ Analysis]

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (0.28, -0.09) dealt with a sharp decline on NBC, dropping slightly from its St. Denis Medical lead-in (0.31, -0.02). The Voice (0.28, -0.03) was also down. On CBS, The Neighborhood (0.42, +0.11) soared to a new season high, but fellow comedy DMV (0.25, +0.02) only benefited slightly. FBI (0.28, -0.04) slipped at nine, but CIA (0.20, 0.00) matched last week's premiere rating. American Idol (0.42, -0.03) and The Rookie (0.24, -0.04) declined on ABC, while Extracted (0.23, +0.02) and Memory of a Killer (0.13, +0.02) rose on Fox. Wild Cards (0.04, +0.01) ticked up on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

NBC Renew/Cancel Week 16: Can Netflix Save The Hunting Party?

The NBC Renew/Cancel returns from an Olympics break a week earlier than expected, as I break down how a streaming deal may impact the renewal odds for one of NBC's struggling dramas.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 1/12/26: St. Denis Medical Slides to Season Low, Texans/Steelers NFL Playoff Game Dominates, Brilliant Minds Hits New Series Low [+ Analysis]

Just one week after it rose to a new season high, NBC comedy St. Denis Medical (0.24, -0.13) came crashing down, now at a tie with its previously set season low! The Wall (0.12, -0.07) also took a sizable step down, and Brilliant Minds (0.10, -0.01) dropped to a new series low at ten. The NBC declines could potentially be blamed on ABC's dominance, as the latter aired a mammoth NFL playoffs game (2.84). CBS aired repeats of The Neighborhood (0.17), DMV (0.15), FBI (0.14), and NCIS: Origins (0.12). Fox aired reruns of Best Medicine (0.14) and Doc (0.07). The CW matched the Doc rerun in the demo with an 8 p.m. encore of Penn & Teller: Fool Us (0.07). Key: (R) = repeat.

Monday TV Ratings 1/5/26: The Wall Returns Modestly, St. Denis Medical Hits Highest Rating Since Series Premiere, Unrivaled Low for Kickoff of Sophomore Season [+ Analysis]

NBC's St. Denis Medical (0.37, +0.04) climbed to a new season high on Monday night, but The Wall (0.19) had a soft return at nine, trailing the repeat of Stumble (0.23) that led into it. At ten, Brilliant Minds (0.11, -0.03) slipped. On Fox, Name That Tune (0.19, +0.04) rose for its finale. ABC aired repeats of Will Trent (0.22/0.17/0.13). CBS aired reruns of DMV (0.15/0.12/0.12/0.09) and NCIS: Origins (0.08). The CW was not too far behind with Penn & Teller: Fool Us encores (0.06/0.06). Key: (P) = premiere. (R) = repeat. (F) = finale. 

Monday TV Ratings 12/15/25: FBI Hits Two-Month High for Two-Hour Episode, St. Denis Medical On Top, The Voice Drops to New Series Low [+ Analysis]

CBS's FBI (0.27, +0.07) made some gains in an earlier slot, and Watson (0.14, +0.03) also rose at ten. On NBC, St. Denis Medical (0.33, +0.09) surged, but The Voice (0.20, -0.05) faded away. ABC went with repeats of Celebrity Family Feud (0.32/0.24) and The $100,000 Pyramid (0.16). Fox aired back-to-back episodes of Name That Tune (0.17/0.15). The CW re-aired A California Christmas (0.03). Key: (R) = repeat.

NBC Renew/Cancel Week 12: The Voice’s Voice is Sounding Faint

This week on the NBC Renew/Cancel, it's a coincidentally Reba McEntire-centric edition, I take another look at The Voice and Happy's Place. Keep reading to see if either show is on the move this week.

Monday TV Ratings 12/8/25: Password Holiday Special Struggles, Celebrity Weakest Link Rises for Finale, DMV, The Neighborhood and Watson Hit Series Lows [+ Analysis]

St. Denis Medical (0.24, -0.08) plummeted on NBC, and the Password holiday special (0.11) posted an abysmal rating. In the midst, The Voice (0.25, 0.00) held steady. Over on CBS, DMV (0.20, -0.03), The Neighborhood (0.22, -0.03), FBI (0.20, -0.01), and Watson (0.11, -0.03) all slipped. ABC's NFL game (1.80) topped broadcast. Celebrity Weakest Link (0.20, +0.07) soared for its Fox finale, but Name That Tune (0.15, -0.01) inched down. The CW aired The Waltons' Homecoming (0.03). Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale. 

Monday TV Ratings 12/1/25: The Neighborhood Stumbles to Series Low Behind Struggling DMV, St. Denis Medical Leads Broadcast, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular Solid [+ Analysis]

CBS reshuffled their lineup for the night, meaning DMV (0.23, +0.03) improved slightly for a special 8 p.m. showing, but The Neighborhood (0.25, -0.04) faltered at 8:30. FBI (0.21, -0.01) dipped at nine, but Watson (0.14, 0.00) held steady. St. Denis Medical (0.32, -0.01) and The Voice (0.25, -0.01) inched down on NBC, while Brilliant Minds (0.14, -0.04) had a more marked drop. ABC's Wonderful World of Disney special (0.31) performed well. On Fox, Name That Tune (0.16, -0.04) and Celebrity Weakest Link (0.13, -0.04) dealt with sharp declines. TV We Love (0.04, 0.00) matched last week's rating for its CW finale. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.