CBS cancels popular shows, including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6 april 2026 в 17:37
After Paramount extended numerous TV shows earlier this year, its network CBS canceled several viewer-favorite programs in 2026. Regardless of the reasons, whether due to ratings or production costs, fans were outraged that some of their beloved series were axed.
The most controversial decision by the network was the cancellation of «The Late Show with Stephen Colbert». This was announced last summer, and viewers speculated that political reasons might have influenced the show’s termination.
Here is a list of CBS shows that were canceled this year.
As fans already know, «The Late Show with Stephen Colbert» will record its final episode on May 21, 2026. The network informed the late-night host of this decision last year and justified the cancellation as a «financial decision».
«We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will close the 'Late Show' franchise in May 2026», - CBS executives stated in their official announcement. «We are proud that Stephen considered CBS his home. He and this show will be remembered among the greats that graced late-night television».
The network added, «This is purely a financial decision amid a challenging late-night landscape. It is not related to the show’s performance, its content, or any other matters occurring at Paramount».
The eighth season of «The Neighbors» will be the last. Actor Max Greenfield explained in an interview with Us Weekly that the team was not surprised by the show’s conclusion.
«When you look around, there are very few shows that go for eight seasons… and there may never be more», - he noted. «We could be the last. So I genuinely don’t feel sad that it’s ending, and I’m very grateful for the eight seasons we’ve been given».
The show «Watson» was canceled after two seasons, CBS confirmed. Although the network did not provide a reason, the program received mixed reviews from critics and viewers.
Nevertheless, fans were outraged that they would not get a third season of their favorite medical drama.
The CBS comedy «DMV» was canceled after just one season. The series finale will air in May
The most controversial decision by the network was the cancellation of «The Late Show with Stephen Colbert». This was announced last summer, and viewers speculated that political reasons might have influenced the show’s termination.
Here is a list of CBS shows that were canceled this year.
As fans already know, «The Late Show with Stephen Colbert» will record its final episode on May 21, 2026. The network informed the late-night host of this decision last year and justified the cancellation as a «financial decision».
«We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will close the 'Late Show' franchise in May 2026», - CBS executives stated in their official announcement. «We are proud that Stephen considered CBS his home. He and this show will be remembered among the greats that graced late-night television».
The network added, «This is purely a financial decision amid a challenging late-night landscape. It is not related to the show’s performance, its content, or any other matters occurring at Paramount».
The eighth season of «The Neighbors» will be the last. Actor Max Greenfield explained in an interview with Us Weekly that the team was not surprised by the show’s conclusion.
«When you look around, there are very few shows that go for eight seasons… and there may never be more», - he noted. «We could be the last. So I genuinely don’t feel sad that it’s ending, and I’m very grateful for the eight seasons we’ve been given».
The show «Watson» was canceled after two seasons, CBS confirmed. Although the network did not provide a reason, the program received mixed reviews from critics and viewers.
Nevertheless, fans were outraged that they would not get a third season of their favorite medical drama.
The CBS comedy «DMV» was canceled after just one season. The series finale will air in May
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