CBS Cancels Six Shows Ahead of 2025-2026 Season: Full List and New Fall Lineup Revealed

CBS has made a bold move, announcing the cancellation of six popular TV shows ahead of the highly anticipated 2025-2026 primetime season.

The announcement, which surprised many fans, was part of a broader strategy to refresh the network’s lineup and introduce new series aimed at attracting a wider audience.

📺 The Six Canceled Shows

The following shows will not return for another season:

🔹NCIS: Hawai’i

🔹CSI: Vegas

🔹So Help Me Todd

🔹Tracker

🔹Bob Hearts Abishola

🔹The Equalizer

Among the most shocking cancellations were NCIS: Hawai’i and CSI: Vegas, two spin-offs that had strong followings. So Help Me Todd and The Equalizer also ended despite passionate fan bases. Meanwhile, Bob Hearts Abishola wrapped up with a shortened final season, and Tracker—though initially well-received—was cut after just one season.

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📅 CBS’s New 2025-2026 Fall Lineup

In place of the canceled shows, CBS is bringing exciting new content, including:

🔹Watson (Sherlock Holmes spinoff)

🔹NCIS: Origins (following a young Gibbs)

🔹Matlock (reboot starring Kathy Bates)

Returning fan favorites like FBI, FBI: Most Wanted, FBI: International, Ghosts, and The Neighborhood will continue to dominate the primetime schedule.

For the full CBS 2025-2026 schedule, you can visit:
Read CBS’s Official 2025-2026 TV Schedule Here

💬 Fan Reactions

Social media buzzed with mixed reactions following the cancellations. Many expressed disappointment, especially over NCIS: Hawai’i and CSI: Vegas, while others showed excitement for CBS’s bold new direction.

Industry insiders say the network's decision reflects changing viewing habits and a push toward creating buzzworthy new hits.

🎬 Conclusion

Although we bid farewell to six beloved shows, CBS’s upcoming lineup promises innovation, fresh storytelling, and big entertainment for viewers everywhere.

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