Podcast #1252: Broadcast Network Renewals and Cancellations for the Next TV Season

On this week's show we do our annual Broadcast Network TV Renewals and Cancellations and also read your emails and look at the week's news.

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Broadcast Network Renewals and Cancellations for the Next TV Season

It's that time of year where we look at the fate of broadcast network TV Shows. The following list is based on the latest available info. Note that The CW has largely shifted away from original scripted programming.

ABC

Strong stability for its drama and comedy slate.

Renewed: 9-1-1 (S10), 9-1-1: Nashville (S2), Abbott Elementary (S6), Grey's Anatomy (S23), High Potential (S3), The Rookie (S9), Scrubs (revival, S2/overall S11), Shifting Gears (S3), Will Trent (S5).
On the bubble: R.J. Decker (could go either way).
Canceled/ending: Limited recent cancellations reported; some unscripted like The Bachelorette faced issues.

CBS

Very proactive with early renewals for its procedural-heavy lineup. Several new or recent shows got quick pickups.

Renewed: Boston Blue (S2), CIA (S2), Elsbeth, FBI, Fire Country, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, Ghosts, Marshals (S2), Matlock, NCIS (S24), NCIS: Origins (S3), NCIS: Sydney, Sheriff Country (S2), Tracker (S4), The Amazing Race, Survivor.
Canceled/ending: DMV (after S1), Watson (after S2), TThe Neighborhood (final season, ending after S8).

FOX

Focus on animated comedies and a few live-action holds; some cancellations in the animated space.

Renewed: American Dad! (through 2028-29), Animal Control (S5), Best Medicine (S2), Bob's Burgers (through 2028-29), Doc (S3), Family Guy (through 2028-29), Krapopolis (through 2027-28), Memory of a Killer (S2), The Simpsons (through 2028-29), Universal Basic Guys, Grimsburg (S3).
Canceled/ending: The Great North, Going Dutch.
On the bubble: Murder in a Small Town (safe bet).

NBC

The Chicago franchise remains rock-solid; some newer shows didn't make it.

Renewed: Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago P.D., Happy's Place (S3), St. Denis Medical (S3), Law & Order: SVU (S28), The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (S2).
Canceled/ending: Brilliant Minds, Stumble.
On the bubble: Law & Order (safe bet), The Hunting Party (long-shot).

The CW

Mostly wrapping up remaining originals.

Ending: All American (S8 is final season).
Canceled: Good Cop/Bad Cop (after S1).
The network has minimized homegrown scripted shows in recent years.

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