Saying goodbye to something you love is never easy—especially when it’s a TV series that holds a special place in your heart. With today’s fierce competition in the world of live TV and streaming, those execs upstairs sometimes have to make the tough calls. And sadly for us, that sometimes means a favorite show ends up on the chopping block.
But don’t worry—when one show ends, another takes its place, and it might just become your next obsession! Wondering if your go-to series got renewed or axed this year? Let’s dig into all the cancelled and ending TV shows for 2026.
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Notable Cancelled or Ending Shows in 2026
Here are a few fan-favorite shows get cancellation announcements. Here are some of the biggest:
- CBS has cancelled Watson and DMV on March 27.
- HBO Max announced on Mar. 24 that the fifth season of Hacks will be the series’ last.
- Paramount+ announced the cancellation of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy after the show’s second season.
- Bravo has pausedThe Real Housewives of Miami due to low ratings, but has not officially cancelled the series as of Mar. 23.
- ABC announced the cancellation of The Bachelorette Season 22 on March 19, just days before the new season was set to premiere. The reason for the cancellation stems from a video of the 2023 domestic violence incident involving the new Bachelorette, and star of Hulu reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Taylor Frankie Paul and her ex-husband Dakota Mortensen. A Disney representative stated: “In light of the newly released video just surfaced today, we have made the decision to not move forward with the new season of The Bachelorette at this time, and our focus is on supporting the family.”
- NBCU announced multiple cancellations of syndicated talk shows including Access Hollywood, Access Hollywood Live, Karamo and The Steve Wilkos Show on Mar. 15.
- On March 5, FX announced that hit series The Bear will end with the upcoming season 5.
- Apple TV has cancelled Palm Royale, Kristen Wiig’s comedy series, after two seasons.
- Despite being renewed for seasons 4 and 5, it was announced that Adult Swim’s Smiling Friendswill end with season 3.
- HGTV abruptly cancelled its series Rehab Addict on Feb. 12 after a video clip surfaced of host Nicole Curtis using a racial slur.
- Netflix has officially cancelledThe Abandonsafter one season and The Vince Staples Show after two seasons.
- PBS News Weekend was cancelled due to federal funding cuts, at least for the foreseeable future. The weekend news show aired its last episode on Sunday, Jan. 11
Every Cancelled TV Show in 2026
| Network | TV Shows | Number of Seasons | Cancelled or Ending? |
| ABC | The Bachelorette | 21 | Cancelled |
| AMC | Talamasca: The Secret Order | 1 | Cancelled |
| Adult Swim | Smiling Friends | 3 | Ending |
| Bravo | The Real Housewives of Miami | 7 | Paused |
| Apple TV | Palm Royale | 2 | Cancelled |
| CBS | Watson | 2 | Cancelled |
| DMV | 1 | Cancelled | |
| CW | Good Cop/Bad Cop | 1 | Cancelled |
| FX | The Bear | 5 | Ending |
| HBO Max | Hacks | 5 | Ending |
| Hulu | Tell Me Lies | 3 | Ending |
| HGTV | Rehab Addict | 9 | Cancelled |
| MTV | Jersey Shore Family Vacation | 9 | Ending |
| NBC | Yes, Chef! | 1 | Cancelled |
| Netflix | The Abandons | 1 | Cancelled |
| The Vince Staples Show | 2 | Cancelled | |
| Terminator Zero | 1 | Cancelled | |
| Paramount+ | Star Trek: Starfleet Academy | 2 | Cancelled |
| PBS | PBS News Weekend | 12 | Cancelled |
| Prime Video | The Runarounds | 1 | Cancelled |
| Syndication | The Kelly Clarkson Show | 7 | Ending |
| Sherri | 4 | Cancelled | |
| Access Hollywood | 30 | Cancelled | |
| Access Hollywood Live | 9 | Cancelled | |
| Karamo | 4 | Cancelled | |
| The Steve Wilkos Show | 19 | Cancelled |
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Frequently asked questions
Did The Bachelorette get cancelled?
Disney released a statement on March 19, 2026 announcing the cancellation of Season 22 of The Bachelorette due to a video of Taylor Frankie Paul's domestic violence incident surfacing ahead of the Sunday, March 22 premiere.
Did Rehab Addict get cancelled?
HGTV abruptly cancelled its series Rehab Addict on Feb. 12, 2026 after a video clip surfaced of host Nicole Curtis using a racial slur.
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