Full List of TV Shows Canceled in 2026 So Far, And Next Months
As 2026 gets underway, TV cancellations are already hitting streamers, broadcast, cable, and daytime syndication. Some were performance-driven (viewership, costs, scheduling), while others were tied to bigger industry forces like shrinking ad markets, tighter budgets, and platform strategy shifts.
Below is the most up-to-date, reader-friendly breakdown of confirmed cancellations and endings announced in 2026 through February—plus what they signal about where TV is heading next.
Full List: TV Shows Canceled or Ending in 2026 (Through Feb.)
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| The Abandons: After one season, the Western drama — written by Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter — was canceled in January 2026 |
• The Abandons (Netflix)
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Canceled: January 2026
Netflix declined to renew the western drama after its first season.
• The Vince Staples Show (Netflix)
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
Canceled: January 2026
The comedy series ended after two seasons as part of Netflix’s early-year slate decisions.
• PBS News Weekend (PBS)
Status: Canceled
Run: 12 years
Final Episode: January 11, 2026
The program ended following federal funding cuts affecting public media operations.
• The Kelly Clarkson Show (Syndication / NBCUniversal)
Status: Ending (Final Season Announced)
Seasons: 7
Announcement: February 2, 2026
Clarkson confirmed the daytime talk show will conclude after Season 7, citing personal and family priorities. Episodes are expected to continue airing through Fall 2026.
• Sherri (Syndication – Fox Television Stations)
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| Sherri: The Fox syndicated series was canceled after four seasons |
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 4
Canceled: February 2, 2026
The daytime talk show was not renewed amid a shifting daytime TV landscape and tightening ad revenue.
• Rehab Addict (HGTV)
Status: Canceled / Pulled from Platforms
Seasons: 9 (in progress)
Canceled: February 11–12, 2026
HGTV removed the long-running renovation series following controversy involving its host.
The Biggest Stories Behind 2026’s Early Cancellations
1) Netflix starts 2026 with quick cuts (again)
Netflix’s first major cancellations of 2026 include The Abandons (after one season) and The Vince Staples Show (after two). Reports describe both as not moving forward with additional seasons.
What it means for viewers:
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Fewer “slow-burn” renewals
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Faster decisions on mid-tier shows
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Higher stakes for a strong first-month performance window
2) Daytime TV is shrinking and consolidating
Two major daytime names are exiting:
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The Kelly Clarkson Show is ending after Season 7, with Clarkson publicly framing it as a personal choice to focus on her children.
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Sherri was canceled after four seasons, with producers pointing to the “evolving daytime television landscape,” while the host has said she wants to keep it alive in some form.
Why this matters:
Daytime is under pressure from changing viewer habits (more streaming, less appointment TV) and a tougher ad market—so even shows with devoted audiences can be vulnerable.
3) PBS News Weekend ends amid funding cuts
PBS News Weekend aired its final episode on January 11, 2026, with the network citing the loss of federal funding for public media. PBS published a segment marking the sign-off, and multiple outlets reported the same rationale.
Why it’s a big deal:
This isn’t a typical ratings-based cancellation. It’s a reminder that for public media, policy and funding decisions can end long-running programming even when the audience remains loyal.
4) “Rehab Addict” becomes a cautionary tale about brand risk
HGTV pulled and canceled Rehab Addict after a resurfaced clip showed host Nicole Curtis using a racial slur. HGTV said the language didn’t align with its values and removed the show from platforms.
Industry takeaway:
Networks now move extremely fast when a controversy threatens advertisers, partners, or brand identity—especially for lifestyle programming built around a single personality.
Read more: Full List of TV Shows Canceled (So Far), What’s Already Set to End in 2026
TV Shows That Could Be Canceled in 2026 (Watchlist)
Below is an industry watchlist based on renewal timing, ratings trends, budget pressure, and platform strategy shifts. These shows have not been officially canceled as of February 2026, but analysts and trade outlets have flagged them as vulnerable.
• Lopez vs. Lopez (NBC)
Multi-camera comedies on broadcast remain under pressure, especially mid-rated family sitcoms.
• The Cleaning Lady (Fox)
Long-running mid-tier dramas often face tough renewal math heading into later seasons.
• CSI: Vegas (CBS)
Reboot fatigue and cost-to-ratings balance could affect franchise extensions.
• Station 19 (ABC)
Shared-universe spinoffs sometimes consolidate when networks streamline lineups.
• Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO)
Premium scripted series with high production costs face closer scrutiny.
• The Peripheral (Prime Video)
Expensive sci-fi dramas often depend heavily on global subscriber impact.
• Shadow and Bone (Netflix)
Genre series with large casts and visual effects budgets remain renewal risks without breakout growth.
• The Equalizer (CBS)
Veteran procedurals sometimes conclude after multi-season runs as contracts escalate.
FAQs
Which TV shows have been canceled in 2026 so far?
Through February 2026, confirmed cancellations/endings include The Abandons, The Vince Staples Show, PBS News Weekend, Sherri, Rehab Addict, and The Kelly Clarkson Show (ending).
What’s the difference between “canceled” and “ending”?
“Canceled” usually means a show wasn’t renewed. “Ending” often means the run is concluding by plan or choice (even if business factors influenced it).
Is Sherri ending immediately?
No. Reports say production continues and episodes will air through Fall 2026, even though it’s not renewed for another season.
