CBS Renew/Cancel Week 20: Hollywood Squares Is Getting Boxed Out + Renew/Cancel March Madness Championship Voting!

This week on the CBS Renew/Cancel, CBS's post-Survivor reality series take center square, while the CBS Renew/Cancel March Madness game reaches its championship match.

CBS Renew/Cancel Week 19: Watson Scrubs Out, the DMV Shutters Its Doors, and CIA Looks to Remain a Central Part of CBS’s Schedule + Renew/Cancel March Madness Voting Continues

CBS closes the door on another season of scripted predictions, handing out a renewal and two cancellations since our last update. Keep reading for my thoughts on what their recent decisions mean for the network's future.

CBS Renew/Cancel Week 18: Could America’s Culinary Cup Possibly Make a Reservation for Season Two? + Renew/Cancel March Madness Voting Continues

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!

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!

CBS Renew/Cancel Week 16: Marshals Will Easily Ride Into Season Two

It was an exciting week on CBS, as the network debuted two new series, including the spinoff of one of the most popular shows in recent memory.  Keep reading to see where Marshals and America's Culinary Cup will debut, plus how Watson has handled its move back to Sundays and how CIA held up in its second week.

CBS Renew/Cancel Week 15: CIA Will Go MIA

 

The CBS Renew/Cancel is back from a month-long break, and a new show is finally joining the ranks, as CIA gets its initial prediction, after being pushed from fall to midseason. Plus, how has DMV held up after several months off the air - and how will that impact its already-shaky future?

Sunday TV Ratings 12/21/25: Rob Reiner: Scenes from a Life Solid on CBS, The Road Rises for Finale, The Christmas Baby Marks Modest End for Hallmark Countdown to Christmas 2025 [+ Analysis]

CBS had a larger NFL lead-in than last week, so 60 Minutes (1.38, +0.31) was on the rise, and a special about Rob Reiner (0.47) was only a bit behind last week's Tracker (0.51). The Road (0.24, +0.03) was up slightly for its finale. On Fox, Universal Basic Guys (0.19, -0.43) aired without football help, and a winter preview special (0.14) declined from there. ABC aired The Sound of Music (0.22). NBC's NFL broadcast (4.43) was nearly a tenth above last week's game. The CW went with National Treasure (0.06). Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale. 

Sunday TV Ratings 12/14/25: Krapopolis Sinks Despite NFL Lead-In, Oy to the World! Weak on Hallmark, IT: Welcome to Derry Ends on a Series High [+ Analysis]

Fox had The OT (1.88) at its disposal once more, but it was a much weaker version than last week, so only a reshuffled Universal Basic Guys (0.62, +0.16) was able to rise in its move back to the 8 p.m. slot. The Simpsons (0.31, -0.62) collapsed at 8:30, and Krapopolis (0.17, -0.12) dealt with a sharp decline at nine, but Bob's Burgers (0.24, -0.02) was a little more resilient. With the help of its own NFL lead-in, 60 Minutes (1.07, +0.68) soared on CBS, but the growth was much more subtle with Tracker (0.51, +0.10) and The Road (0.21, +0.08). NFL on NBC (4.34) was down slightly from last week. ABC aired Avatar: The Way of Water (0.15), while the CW was a tenth behind with Raiders of the Lost Ark (0.05). Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 12/7/25: Single on the 25th Decent on Hallmark, Krapopolis and Bob’s Burgers Dip, Tracker and IT: Welcome to Derry Also Down [+ Analysis]

Help from The OT (3.17) meant that The Simpsons (0.93, +0.65) and Universal Basic Guys (0.46, +0.26) were back up on Fox, but Krapopolis (0.29, -0.03) and Bob's Burgers (0.26, -0.02) were down from their last installments from two weeks ago. America's Funniest Home Videos (0.32, -0.07) also slipped on ABC. CBS's 60 Minutes (0.39, -0.74), Tracker (0.41, -0.07), and The Road (0.13, -0.09) were all in the red. NFL on NBC (4.58) improved on the week-ago game. The CW aired Police 24/7: On the Beat (0.02) and Pitch Perfect (0.05). Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 11/30/25: Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol Decent in Premiere, Tracker and IT: Welcome to Derry Rise, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town Heavily Down from 2024 in Move to 10 PM [+ Analysis]

New holiday special Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol (0.23) posted a decent rating on Sunday night, even if it declined from the rerun of Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice (0.24) that led into it. ABC also re-aired the original Prep & Landing (0.23), Olaf's Frozen Adventure (0.21), and Santa Claus is Comin' to Town (0.16). At seven, America's Funniest Home Videos (0.39, +0.15) surged. On CBS, an NFL-boosted 60 Minutes (1.13, +0.73), Tracker (0.48, +0.06), and The Road (0.22, +0.08) all rose. Animated sitcoms The Simpsons (0.28, -0.39) and Universal Basic Guys (0.20, -1.09) were left to stand on their own on Fox, so their numbers reverted to non-overrun levels. NFL on NBC (4.09) was up from last week. The CW aired Savvy Sheldon Feels Good As Hell (0.01). Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 11/23/25: Universal Basic Guys Soars to Series High Behind NFL, Tracker Ties Season Low, Melt My Heart This Christmas OK on Hallmark [+ Analysis]

Fox sitcom Universal Basic Guys (1.29, +1.13) was once more sent to the 8 p.m. slot, this time surging to a new series high thanks to some increased NFL help. The Simpsons (0.67, +0.44) retained a little more than half of Basic Guys at 8:30, but Krapopolis (0.32, +0.19) was in the sub-50% retention range at nine. Bob's Burgers (0.28, -0.03) dipped. On CBS, 60 Minutes (0.40, -0.89) was way down from last week's football-boosted installment. Tracker (0.42, -0.14), and The Road (0.14, -0.11) also declined. America's Funniest Home Videos (0.24, -0.07) slipped on ABC, but Zootopia (0.18) still posted a higher rating than the previous movie of the week. NFL on NBC (3.96) was down but strong. The CW aired the TV movie Second Guessing Fate (0.01). Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 11/16/25: Tidings for the Season Weak on Hallmark, Tracker and The Road Jump with Post-NFL Airings, The Simpsons Hits Season Low [+ Analysis]

With the help of ample NFL inflation, 60 Minutes (1.29, +0.84), Tracker (0.56, +0.15), and The Road (0.25, +0.12) all soared on CBS. Fox did not receive such assistance, so The Simpsons (0.23, -0.28), Universal Basic Guys (0.16, -0.66), and Krapopolis (0.13, -0.19) all nosedived. America's Funniest Home Videos (0.31, +0.01) ticked up on ABC. NBC's NFL broadcast (5.22) was above last week's game. Montana Mavericks (0.01) made no noise on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat. 

CBS Renew/Cancel Week 5: Elsbeth Will Remain on the Case

This week on the CBS Renew/Cancel, we take a closer look at a show that's struggling in linear ratings this season. Is this veteran CBS drama doomed, or do the live ratings only tell part of a larger picture about this show's true strength? Keep reading for the latest update on Elsbeth, as well as several other shows on the bubble.

Sunday TV Ratings 11/9/25: Universal Basic Guys Jumps with Post-NFL Airing as Krapopolis and Bob’s Burgers Also Hit Season HIghs, The Road Sinks to New Low, Tracker Also Down [+ Analysis]

 

Fox's Universal Basic Guys (0.82, +0.65) got some direct NFL help for the first time this season and soared to its highest 2025 rating as a result. The Simpsons (0.51, +0.25) was shifted to 8:30 for the night and was at less than half of its last NFL night rating. But Simpsons did seem to help Krapopolis (0.32, +0.22) and Bob's Burgers (0.31, +0.18) climb to new season highs. On CBS, 60 Minutes (0.45, -1.28) came back down to earth, but Tracker (0.41, -0.19) was down by much less. The Road (0.13, -0.13) collapsed at nine. America's Funniest Home Videos (0.30, +0.03) was up on ABC. NFL on NBC (4.41) was also up. The CW aired Night at the Museum (0.04). Key: (R) = repeat. 

Sunday TV Ratings 11/2/25: 60 Minutes Hits Highest Ratings in Four Years with Trump Interview, Michelle Obama Special Weak, Krapopolis Sinks to Series Low [+ Analysis]

Although 60 Minutes (1.73, +0.53) had less NFL help than last week, the long-running CBS staple rose significantly thanks to the presence of President Trump. Later in the night, Tracker (0.60, +0.06) and The Road (0.26, +0.02) benefited slightly. On the other side of the political spectrum, a Michelle Obama interview on ABC (0.21) posted a more modest rating, declining from its America's Funniest Home Videos lead-in (0.27, -0.07). The Simpsons (0.26, +0.01) and Universal Basic Guys (0.17, +0.02) rose on Fox, but Krapopolis (0.10, -0.03) and Bob's Burgers (0.13, -0.05) weakened in the 9 p.m. hour. NFL on NBC (4.03) remained #1 in the key demo. The CW aired Miss Congeniality (0.05). Key: (R) = repeat. 

Sunday TV Ratings 10/26/25: It: Welcome to Derry Premieres Strong, The Road Rises in Week Two, Universal Basic Guys Drops to Series Low [+ Analysis]

On CBS, an NFL-inflated 60 Minutes (1.2, +0.67) helped Tracker (0.54, +0.09) and The Road (0.24, +0.08) improve on last week's premieres. Fox was without football inflation for the night, so The Simpsons (0.25, -0.81) returned to normal levels, and Universal Basic Guys (0.15, -0.26) dropped to a new series low. Krapopolis (0.13, -0.16) remained an eyesore at nine, and Bob's Burgers (0.18, -0.09) grew from there. America's Funniest Home Videos (0.34, +0.09) jumped on ABC. NFL on NBC (5.56) gained more than a point. The CW aired Shrek (0.06). Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 10/19/25: The Road Off to Dismal Start, Tracker Returns Strong, The Simpsons Jumps to Highest Rating in Two Years for Treehouse of Horror [+ Analysis]

CBS's Tracker (0.45) had a robust return to the network, retaining the bulk of its 60 Minutes lead-in (0.53, -0.71). But the good news came to a halt at nine as reality series The Road (0.16) was dead on arrival. On Fox, The Simpsons (1.06, +0.31) soared to a new season high for its annual Halloween special, taking advantage of the ample NFL help it received. In comparison, Universal Basic Guys (0.41, +0.02), Krapopolis (0.29, +0.05) and Bob's Burgers (0.27, +0.03) were only up slightly. ABC aired two episodes of AFHV (0.25/0.21) and Edward Scissorhands (0.16). NFL on NBC (4.5) was down from last week. The CW aired The Day After Tomorrow (0.05). Key: (P) = premiere. (R) = repeat.