CBS show cancellations: Every TV series not returning in 2027

Bad news for CBS subscribers because the network has cancelled four major TV shows so far, and they will not be returning to the 2027 broadcast network lineup. The network had made its final decision and cancelled the shows due to low ratings and high budgets. This opened space for four new shows.

Shows like Watson, DMV, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and The Neighbourhood were cancelled. The article will explore the reason behind the cancellation of these shows.

Continue reading more about why CBS decided to end each show.

The shows that were cancelled by CBS

Watson

CBS cancelled this show due to shifting network priorities, challenges in sustaining viewership, and changing TV economics. The medical drama never built enough strength to earn a third season. The arrival of new shows and tight budget issues made it hard to keep going. A Reddit user, dgapa, said

"I had the chance to work on this show, I know it had its issues but it was such a great atmosphere and Morris Chestnut is just about the friendliest and most professional actor you can have. A real shame they didn't get a chance to properly wrap things up."

In March, Variety reported that this show would wrap up after two seasons. The series was created by Craig Sweeny with Larry Teng, Chestnut, Sharon Moalem, Brian Morewitz, and Aaron Kaplan.

DMV

DMV was cancelled at the same time as Watson. The network didn't give the reason for the cancellation. The show was a single-camera sitcom that launched in October 2025. It was set inside an East Hollywood DMW and followed the daily ups and downs of its staff.

Fans reacted to the cancellation of this show. Some thought that the series was weak and doomed from the start, while others said that it was funny and deserved more time. On Rotten Tomatoes, the series received a 65% rating on average Tomatometer and 60% rating on average Popcornmeter.

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

The network cancelled this show mainly for financial reasons. The executive producers said that the rise in costs after Paramount's merger with Skydance Media led to the cancellation.CBS denied politics had anything to do with it. However, the timing made people wonder.

Colbert was popular for sharp jokes about Donald Trump, which led some people to speculate that the show's cancellation was politically motivated. However, the cancellation was only about business.

The cancellation marked the end of a major era in late-night TV. The show had been a CBS staple since David Letterman launched it in 1993, and Colbert carried it from 2015 until its final episode on May 21 this year.

The Neighbourhood

This show won't be back in 2017 and ended on May 11 this year after running for eight seasons with a total of 156 episodes. CBS ended this show due to financial issues. Cedric the Entertainer explained that after so many seasons, the production house had to increase the salaries of the cast and crew.

The network was willing to pay him more, but giving high salaries to everyone made the show too expensive to continue.