CBS has made its final decisions on which shows will continue and which ones will end. The network announced a mix of renewals and cancellations for the 2026-2027 season. Several fan favorites like Tracker, NCIS, and Fire Country will return, while The Neighborhood, Watson, and DMV are ending. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert also aired its final episode in May 2026. Here is the complete breakdown of every CBS show’s fate for next season.
Tracker Leads the Pack of Renewed Shows
Tracker starring Justin Hartley remains the number one series on CBS. The show follows Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist who travels the country finding missing people and collecting rewards. CBS renewed Tracker for a fourth season. The series continues to pull in strong ratings and has become a reliable anchor for the network’s Sunday night lineup.
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage also earned a third season renewal. The Big Bang Theory spin-off holds the title of number one comedy on CBS. Montana Jordan and Emily Osment star as the young couple navigating work, family, and raising their daughter while living with Mandy’s parents.
Matlock starring Kathy Bates will return for a third season. The show has become a critical success, with Bates earning Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice nominations. Matlock airs on Thursday nights and has become the night’s top entertainment program. Instead of a fall premiere, the new season will debut during midseason with 13 episodes, down from 16 episodes in season two.
Elsbeth secured a fourth season renewal. The Good Wife spin-off uses a “howcatchem” format where viewers watch attorney Elsbeth Tascioni figure out how and why a crime happened rather than guessing who did it. Carrie Preston stars in the lead role.
Fire Country will return for a fifth season. The drama follows Max Thieriot as Bode Donovan, a young convict who joins a prison release firefighting program in Northern California. The show continues to dominate Friday nights. Its spin-off Sheriff Country also earned a second season renewal.
NCIS Franchise Stays Strong with Multiple Renewals
The NCIS franchise remains CBS’s most reliable property. The original NCIS will return for its 24th season. The show remains one of the top five most-watched television series during the 2025-2026 season, maintaining strong numbers after more than two decades on air.
NCIS: Origins earned a third season renewal. The prequel stars Austin Stowell as a young Leroy Jethro Gibbs in the 1990s. The show holds an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score and gains strong delayed viewing numbers. Season three will have 10 episodes.
NCIS: Sydney will return for a fourth season. The international spin-off follows a team of NCIS agents working with Australian Federal Police officers. The new season debuts during midseason in 2027 and will reportedly have 10 episodes.
NCIS: New York is a new addition to the franchise and will premiere in fall 2026. The show will air on Tuesdays at 9:00 PM as part of an all-NCIS night.
FBI and CIA Continue Procedural Dominance
FBI will return for a ninth season. The procedural follows the inner workings of the New York office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The show remains one of CBS’s most popular programs and continues to anchor Monday nights.
CIA, a spin-off from the FBI franchise created by Dick Wolf, earned a second season renewal. The drama premiered in February 2026 and centers on two unlikely partners: a fast-talking CIA case officer played by Tom Ellis and a by-the-book FBI agent played by Nick Gehlfuss. The show has received middling same-day ratings but has thrived on streaming.
Reality Shows Survivor and Amazing Race Return
Survivor will return for season 51. The reality competition series remains a hit for CBS nearly 26 years after it first aired. Season 50 premieres with a three-hour episode on February 25, 2026.
The Amazing Race secured a 39th season renewal. The series has won 10 Emmys for Outstanding Reality Competition Program and continues to draw loyal viewers. Season 38 had its finale in December 2025.
New Shows Join the 2026-2027 Lineup
CBS has several new series debuting next season. Cupertino is a legal drama starring Mike Colter from Robert and Michelle King, the creators of The Good Wife. Einstein stars Matthew Gray Gubler from Criminal Minds in a procedural series. Eternally Yours is a new comedy joining Thursday nights. Marshals, the Yellowstone spin-off continuing the story of Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, premiered on March 1, 2026, and has already been renewed for season two.
The Neighborhood Ends After Eight Seasons
The Neighborhood will not return for a ninth season. The comedy aired its final episode on May 11, 2026, after an impressive eight-season run and 156 episodes. The show followed a white Midwestern family adjusting to life in a predominantly Black neighborhood in Pasadena, California. Cedric the Entertainer, who starred as Calvin Butler and served as executive producer, revealed that rising production costs and salary demands led to the cancellation. He told The Breakfast Club in April 2026, “After eight seasons, everybody needed raises and that’s when you knew, ‘Alright this show is getting ready to be done.’” He added, “You want everybody to eat with you. I’m not getting ready to be that guy where I’m just the only one eating.”
Watson Canceled After Two Seasons
Watson starring Morris Chestnut has been canceled after two seasons. The drama aired its series finale on May 3, 2026. The show centered on Dr. John Watson, who resumes his medical career as head of a clinic dedicated to treating rare disorders months after the death of his friend and partner Sherlock Holmes. Ratings remained low throughout its run, leading to CBS’s decision to end the show.
DMV Canceled After One Season
DMV, a half-hour sitcom set inside an East Hollywood Department of Motor Vehicles office, has been canceled after one season. The show aired its final episode on May 11, 2026. The series held a 65% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with many critics praising its potential. However, ratings stayed low throughout the season. The cast included Harriet Dyer, Tim Meadows, Tony Cavalero, Molly Kearney, Alex Tarrant, and Gigi Zumbado.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Ends in May 2026
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert aired its final episode on May 21, 2026. CBS announced the cancellation in 2025, describing it as a financial decision during Paramount’s merger process with Skydance Media. The show began in 1993 under David Letterman and ran for more than 30 years. Colbert took over from Letterman in 2015. In 2025, the show won its first two Emmys for Outstanding Talk Series and Outstanding Directing For A Variety Series. After the series finale, former President Donald Trump shared on Truth Social: “Colbert is finally finished at CBS. Amazing that he lasted so long! No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person. You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he’s finally gone!”
Ghosts and Boston Blue Also Renewed
Ghosts will return for a sixth season. The comedy, based on a British show, has become a sleeper hit for CBS. Despite love from critics and viewers, the show has been repeatedly snubbed for Emmys. Boston Blue, the Blue Bloods spin-off starring Donnie Wahlberg as Danny Reagan taking a position with the Boston Police Department, earned a second season renewal. The show was the number one new show on the network for the 2025-2026 season.
Complete List of Renewed CBS Shows for 2026-2027
Returning series include: Tracker (Season 4), Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage (Season 3), Matlock (Season 3), Elsbeth (Season 4), Fire Country (Season 5), NCIS (Season 24), NCIS: Origins (Season 3), NCIS: Sydney (Season 4), Survivor (Season 51), The Amazing Race (Season 39), FBI (Season 9), Ghosts (Season 6), Boston Blue (Season 2), Sheriff Country (Season 2), CIA (Season 2), Marshals (Season 2).
Canceled shows include: The Neighborhood, Watson, DMV, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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Streaming and Viewing Details
All CBS shows are available on the CBS Television Network. Episodes stream on Paramount+ live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers. Essential subscribers can watch episodes the day after they air. International viewers in Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and India can check local CBS affiliates or Paramount+ availability in their regions.
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