CBS has been making some major changes to its TV lineup, starting with the cancellations of some of our favorite shows.
Which Shows Got Cancelled Ahead of the 2025-2026 Broadcast Season?
In December 2024, Blue Bloods aired its final episode after CBS announced the decision to end the series. The show’s stars, including Tom Selleck, voiced dissatisfaction with the network’s decision.
“My biggest goal is to make sure people realize we went out in rather spectacular success. It wasn’t tired, it wasn’t anything else,” Tom told Entertainment Weekly in December 2024. “Somebody may be able to tell me someday why CBS wanted to end it, but I haven’t had a good answer yet.”
Unfortunately, Blue Bloods wasn’t the only series that got the ax from the network after its successful run.
It’s the end of the line for two FBI spinoffs: FBI: Most Wanted and FBI: International. Both shows have been canceled by the network. FBI: Most Wanted ran for six seasons, while FBI: International lasted for four seasons.
Several of the franchise’s cast members and showrunners spoke out after the news was revealed, including Most Wanted’s Keisha Castle-Hughes.
“Thanks to Wolf Films and to CBS, David Hudgins and Ken Girotti,” she said. “For supporting an incredible run of the show. I will treasure the memories and the friendships built over my time on the series and the years spent.”
“It’s bittersweet but we are invigorated and determined to close out season 6 with hard work and love,” she added. “And give you the best season yet! This is for you!”
Eva-Jane Willis from FBI: International also reacted to her show’s cancellation.
“Of course I’m sad the show must come to an end, but I want to thank Wolf Entertainment and CBS for everything: in particular the incredible tour of Europe! We have memories to last us a lifetime!” she told US Weekly in a statement following the news of the network’s cancellation.
CBS Canceled ‘S.W.A.T.’ for the 3rd Time
On March 7, 2025, S.W.A.T. star Shemar Moore confirmed that the show has been canceled after season 8. The show had previously been canceled and uncanceled twice before.
“Uncanceled, canceled, uncanceled twice, two years in a row, Now I don’t know my history, but how many shows get to say that?” he said in the video. “I’m going to say none or I’m going to say that we’re close to one of the none. But we did that and we are so proud.”
Shemar hinted that he was not giving up on the show and was instead hoping that it would get picked up by another network.
“Hey, Netflix, how you doing? Let me just remind you that in a very short period of time, once upon a time ago, not too long ago, it only took us about two weeks to go from No. 15, No. 12, to No. 1. Hey, I said it. And then we stayed in your top 10, top 15 for about six months, nine months, maybe a year,” he explained. “So Netflix, if you’re interested in a show that is on autopilot that the world is watching, we’d love to come play.”
“NBC, Fox, ABC: Hey, you want to come flirt with me? You’re invited to the barbecue. Pick your favorite restaurant. I will pay the bill,” Shemar added.
‘The Neighborhood’ Is Ending After Season 8
It was also revealed in March 2025 that The Neighborhood would end with its 8th and final season, which will air during the 2025-2026 broadcast season.
“The brilliant cast and creative team at The Neighborhood led by the incomparable Cedric the Entertainer have brought levity, laughter and poignant storylines to Monday nights for seven incredible seasons,” Amy Reisenbach, President CBS Entertainment, said. “A strong ratings performer for CBS and one of the top comedies on TV, we believe the show’s loyal fans deserve a proper farewell season full of the trademark humor and heartfelt moments that are synonymous with the series.”
