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CBS just pulled the plug on two beloved shows, leaving fans devastated. Watson and DMV are both cancelled after a disappointing run. Series finales air in May with final episodes set for specific dates. Here’s what happened to these network favorites.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Watson Cancelled: Medical drama ended after 2 seasons, finale airs May 3 at 10pm ET
- DMV Cancelled: Workplace comedy cancelled after just 1 season, finale May 11 at 8:30pm ET
- Low Ratings: Both shows failed to improve viewership numbers during their runs
- Network Focus: CBS renewing 14+ shows including Tracker, NCIS, and Matlock for 2026-27
Watson Medical Drama Gets the Axe After Two Seasons
The Morris Chestnut starring medical drama Watson became the latest casualty in CBS’s spring cleanup. The show, which premiered in January 2025, followed a brilliant doctor navigating rare disorders. Despite initially solid numbers, viewership declined during season two.
According to CBS, neither show managed to maintain momentum with audiences. Watson’s season finale brought in 3.1 million live viewers, which proved insufficient for renewal. The network is moving forward with procedural dramas like FBI and NCIS instead.
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DMV Comedy Falls Flat After Single Season
East Hollywood DMV workers won’t be returning to our screens. The workplace comedy featuring Tim Meadows, Harriet Dyer, and Tony Cavalero premiered in October 2025. The show received strong initial pickup after landing a full-season order.
By March, DMV’s ratings had slipped, with episodes pulling around 2.8 million viewers. Showrunner Dana Klein created the series about underpaid government workers facing daily office chaos. Fan reaction online has been notably emotional.
CBS Cancellations Compared to Network History
| Show | Network | Reason | Series Finale |
| Watson | CBS | Low viewership | May 3, 2026 |
| DMV | CBS | Ratings decline | May 11, 2026 |
| Returning Hits | CBS | Strong performance | 2026-27 renewal |
“Neither series was able to improve its viewership” according to industry sources discussing the cancellations.”Both shows have been scrapped, and will now air their series finales in May.
CBS Network Officials, March 27, 2026
What CBS Is Keeping for the 2026-27 Season
While Watson and DMV are ending, CBS has strong faith in returning favorites. The network renewed 14 returning scripted series including NCIS, which remains a powerhouse. Matlock gets another year, as does the comedy George and Mandy’s First Marriage.
The network also greenlit two new dramas for next season. Silicon Valley legal drama Cupertino stars Mike Colter and comes from Good Wife creators. Additionally, Einstein features Matthew Gray Gubler as the physicist’s brilliant grandson.
Can Fans Still Hope for Surprise Revivals?
History shows network cancellations rarely reverse once announced on March 27. Industry experts say streaming options remain unlikely given the competitive landscape. Fans venting on social media have called both shows prematurely cancelled by the network.
The CBS decision reflects broader ratings challenges in 2026, where streaming services and cable alternatives fragment audiences. Unless viewership numbers mysteriously improve before May finale dates, both shows appear finished. Will CBS regret dropping these series later?
