From daytime talk shows to recent primetime favorites, these are the shows that won’t be returning.

Every network and cable TV show canceled so far in 2026

From daytime talk shows to recent primetime favorites, these are the shows that won't be returning.

May 21, 2026 4:00 p.m. ET

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Morris Chestnut on 'Watson'; Christopher Meloni on 'Law & Order: Organized Crime'; Kelly Clarkson on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'. Credit:

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The axe has fallen on several network and cable TV shows this year, including a few long-running mainstays.

Daytime and late-night programming are continuing their slow march toward extinction, with Kelly Clarkson, Sherri Shepherd, and Stephen Colbert all signing off for the last time this year. *The Late Show With Stephen Colbert*’s cancellation is a double whammy, as CBS is scrapping *The Late Show* format for good.

Primetime hasn't gone unscathed, either, as recent shows like *Brilliant Minds* and *DMV* are among those that didn’t survive the network chopping block.

Below, we’ve rounded up a list of all the cable and network TV shows canceled so far in 2026.

Access Hollywood and Access Daily (NBC)

Scott Evans, Kit Hoover, Mario Lopez, and Zuri Hall for 'Access Hollywood'.

NBCUniversal Syndication Studios

*Access Hollywood *is officially coming to an end after three decades of delivering daily celebrity and entertainment news. Hosted in its current iteration by Mario Lopez, Scott Evans, Zuri Hall, and Kit Hoover, the long-running show will continue to produce new episodes through September 2026.

*Access Hollywood* and its sister series, *Access Daily*, were both canceled in March as part of NBCUniversal’s plan to end all of its first-run syndicated programming.

Basketball Wives (VH1)

The cast of 'Basketball Wives'.

After 12 seasons and 15 years on the air, *Basketball Wives* has come to an end. Creator and star Shaunie Henderson announced the news in a video posted to Instagram on Jan. 29, expressing gratitude to "the women who trusted me with their stories and the creatives in front of and behind the camera who helped bring this vision to life."

She continued, "Since its launch in 2010, this franchise has been the defining part of my professional journey. What began as a vision to tell my story and stories of women like me grew into a cultural movement that created opportunity, sparked conversation and honestly, amplified voices that deserve to be heard."

Brilliant Minds (NBC)

Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolf on 'Brilliant Minds'.

Pief Weyman/NBC

Despite early positive buzz for *Brilliant Minds*, NBC decided to axe the medical drama in the middle of its second season.

The series, which was loosely based on real-life neurologist Oliver Sacks, starred Zachary Quinto as a talented neurologist navigating mental illness and face blindness. NBC pulled season 2 from the schedule last fall after the Olympics, but the remaining episodes — including what will now be the series finale — will air this summer, beginning May 27.

While Quinto hasn't commented on the cancellation, costar Brian Altemus, who played Dr. Charlie Porter, took to Instagram to react to the news. "I’m really going to miss getting to work with these people," Altemus said, before assuring fans that the remaining episodes are on the way.

Molly Kearney, Gigi Zumbado, Tony Cavalero, Alex Tarrant, Harriet Dyer, and Tim Meadows on 'DMV'.

Matt Barnes/CBS

*DMV* was one of the more promising new sitcoms in recent memory. Despite a solid ensemble that included *SNL* alumni Tim Meadows and Molly Kearney, the workplace comedy never got a proper chance to find its footing. The final episode aired on May 11.

Going Dutch (Fox)

Taylor Misiak and Denis Leary on 'Going Dutch'.

Lorraine O'Sullivan/FOX

Fox canceled its new sitcom *Going Dutch* in May after two seasons. The series starred Denis Leary as an abrasive U.S. Army colonel reassigned to a luxe military base in the Netherlands, with a supporting cast that included Taylor Misiak, Danny Pudi, Laci Mosley, and Catherine Tate.

According to *Deadline*, the sitcom was "the lowest-rated entertainment program" on the network, and had been on the renewal bubble for some time. Director Kimmy Gatewood confirmed the cancellation on Instagram in a post shouting out *Going Dutch* creator Joel Church-Cooper. "The amount of comedy talent on this show was immense — writers, directors, cast! Icons! And all nice people to boot," Gatewood wrote.

Good Cop/Bad Cop (The CW)

Luke Cook and Leighton Meester on 'Good Cop/Bad Cop'.

Vince Valitutti/Future Shack Entertainment

Another one-and-done series, The CW's *Good Cop/Bad Cop* was a comedic procedural starring Luke Cook and network vet Leighton Meester as sibling detectives trying to right the wrongs of their crooked-cop father, played by Clancy Brown.

Cook announced the cancellation in February on TikTok, sharing a video thanking fans for their support and expressing his sadness at the news. "I loved making that show. I loved making friends with everybody on that cast and crew and John [Quaintance], who wrote the show. They're all my great friends, so I'm sad we won't get to do it again," Cook said.

Jersey Shore: Family Vacation (MTV)

The cast of 'Jersey Shore: Family Vacation'.

The vacation is finally over for the cast of *Jersey Shore*, whose latest series, *Jersey Shore: Family Vacation*, was canceled after a nine-season run — impressive for a reality revival. In March, MTV announced the "farewell" season, which premiered on May 7.

It's not goodbye forever, though. Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi promised that the cast, who made their debut on MTV way back in 2009, have plans to reunite for another project. "We always said we'll continue filming until we're in a nursing home," Polizzi told *Good Morning America*. "It's not over for us. We don't know where we're going yet, but we had a great relationship with MTV. It's bittersweet, but I feel like we still got more."

Karamo (NBC)

Karamo Brown for 'Karamo'.

NBCUniversal's axe also fell on *Karamo*, the daytime talk show hosted by former *Queer Eye* personality Karamo Brown. *Karamo* accepted the torch from *Maury*, and though the host told *LAmag* that his series would be focused on conflict resolution and avoid "baby mama stuff," the DNA test has become a popular fixture on the program.

Brown hasn't commented on the end of *Karamo*, but based on his Instagram, he's staying busy with a proprietary wellness AI app.

The Kelly Clarkson Show (NBC)

Kelly Clarkson on 'The Kelly Clarkson Show'.

Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty

The decision to end *The Kelly Clarkson Show* was Kelly Clarkson's, according to the singer and host, who made the announcement on Instagram in February. "There have been so many amazing moments and shows over these seven seasons," Clarkson wrote. "I am forever grateful and honored to have worked alongside the greatest band and crew you could hope for, all the talent and inspiring people who have shared their time and lives with us, all the fans who have supported our show and to NBC for always being such a supportive and incredible partner."

She continued, "Because of all of that, this was not an easy decision, but this season will be my last hosting *The Kelly Clarkson Show*. Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives."

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert (CBS)

Stephen Colbert on 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'.

Scott Kowalchyk/CBS/Getty

The biggest cancellation on this list is that of *The Late Show With Stephen Colbert*. CBS announced plans to part ways with Colbert and end *The Late Show* franchise in July 2025.

The final episode of *The Late Show* airs on May 21.

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Law & Order: Organized Crime (NBC)

Christopher Meloni on 'Law & Order: Organized Crime'.

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Detective Elliot Stabler is out of a job once again, as *Law & Order: Organized Crime* has been canceled after five seasons. The latest spinoff in the long-running franchise brought Christopher Meloni's hard-nosed detective back into the fold. It also gave fans some memorable crossover episodes with *SVU*, reuniting Stabler with his former partner, Mariska Hargitay's Olivia Benson.

Meloni took to Instagram following news of the cancellation in April. "I wanted to take this moment to say thank you to the fans who not only helped give the character of Elliot Stabler life and longevity, but for sticking with him and welcoming him back," Meloni said.

With *SVU* gearing up for season 28, it's probably safe to assume we haven't seen the last of Stabler.

PBS News Weekend (PBS)

Anchor John Yang on 'PBS News Weekend'.

*PBS News Weekend* came to an unceremonious end in January. The Trump administration's cuts to federal funding for public media had a profound impact on PBS and resulted in the dissolution of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

"PBS canceled the show due to the loss of federal funding for public media," anchor John Yang said during the final episode, on Jan. 11. "We’re grateful that you’ve chosen us over the years as the place to get news on Saturdays and Sundays."

Rehab Addict (HGTV)

Nicole Curtis on 'Rehab Addict'.

Courtesy of HGTV

HGTV canceled *Rehab Addict* in February, after video surfaced of host Nicole Curtis using a racial slur on set. The series, which debuted in 2015, followed Curtis and her crew as they rehabilitated old homes in the Midwest.

After the video went public, a representative for HGTV told EW, " Not only is language like this hurtful and disappointing to our viewers, partners, and employees — it does not align with the values of HGTV." The representative additionally said the network "removed the series from all HGTV platforms."

Curtis issued an apology in a statement to TMZ: "I want to be clear: the word in question is wrong and not part of my vocabulary and never has been, and I apologize to everyone."

Sherri (Fox)

Sherri Shepherd on 'Sherri'.

Talk WW Productions, Inc

Sherri Shepherd's daytime talk show, *Sherri*, was canceled on Feb. 2 after four seasons on Fox.

Fox attributed the decision to the "economics" of daytime TV. "The levels of audiences that these shows were garnering just couldn’t justify the cost," said Frank Chicha, head of programming for Fox TV Stations, in a statement to *Variety*.

On the Feb. 9 episode, Shepherd told the audience that she remains committed to continuing the show in one form or another. "We're gonna be airing episodes all through the fall. And we're going to continue to fight to keep this show alive in some way, shape or form," she said. "If anybody knows me, they know I'm a fighter. I don't know exactly what it's going to look like, but I promise, I am going to continue to spread joy."

The Steve Wilkos Show (NBC)

Steve Wilkos for 'The Steve Wilkos Show'.

Heidi Gutman/NBC

*The Steve Wilkos Show* was canceled in March as part of NBCUniversal's decision to end first-run syndication programming. Hosted by *Jerry Springer* vet and former police officer Steve Wilkos, the daytime talk show debuted in 2007 and ran for 19 seasons, producing over 2,000 episodes.

The remaining episodes of *The Steve Wilkos Show* will air over the summer, with syndicated reruns airing thereafter.

Stumble (NBC)

Taran Killam on 'Stumble'.

Matt Miller/NBC

In addition to *Brilliant Minds*, NBC canceled cheerleading mockumentary *Stumble* after just one season. The series starred Jenn Lyon and *Saturday Night Live* alum Taran Killam, and featured Kristin Chenoweth in a recurring role.

Writer and co-creator Liz Astrof recently gave fans hope that *Stumble* might continue at another network when she reshared a post on Instagram about the cancellation with the caption, "We love our fans!!! We can! We [will]! We must find a new home for our Buttons!!"

Lyon has avoided addressing the cancellation directly on her own Instagram, instead encouraging fans to support the series: "...if you haven’t watched, you should — and if you have watched, give it another go and help us get a season 2."

Talamasca: The Secret Order (AMC)

Maisie Richardson-Sellers on 'Talamasca: The Secret Order'.

David Gennard/AMC

*Talamasca: The Secret Order* was canceled by AMC after one season, the network confirmed to EW. "While we are not proceeding with another season of *Talamasca: The Secret Order*, we are proud of the series and grateful for the efforts of everyone involved," the network said in a statement. "The Talamasca has a storied place within the Anne Rice Immortal Universe, and we expect to see at least some of these characters, and the organization itself, in future expressions of the franchise."

AMC's latest attempt to expand Anne Rice's Immortal Universe centered on the secret society charged with keeping an eye on the world of supernatural. *Talamasca* didn't catch on with the fandom, many of whom are much more interested in the new season of *Interview With the Vampire* *(*rebranded as *The Vampire Lestat*).

Watson (CBS)

Morris Chestnut on 'Watson'.

Colin Bentley/CBS

CBS canceled its latest *Sherlock Holmes* riff, *Watson*, in March after two seasons. Morris Chestnut starred in the medical procedural as the eponymous protagonist, who returns to his former life as a doctor following the death of Sherlock Holmes.

Chestnut confirmed the "disappointing" cancellation on Instagram, writing, "I'm so grateful for the experience. It wouldn't have been the same without the amazing cast and crew … To all the fans who showed love and supported *Watson*, thank you so much."

Yes, Chef! (NBC)

Chef Emily Brubaker with hosts Chef José Andrés and Martha Stewart on 'Yes, Chef'.

Pief Weyman/NBC

Martha Stewart and José Andrés' cooking competition series *Yes, Chef!* was canceled by NBC in March after one season, per *Deadline*. Produced by *Top Chef* vets Magical Elves, *Yes, Chef! *centered chefs whose personal issues have a tendency to interfere with their work. They competed in a series of cooking challenges for the chance to win $250,000.

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