NBC has cancelled 9 TV shows as it reshapes its lineup for the 2026-27 season, including the mockumentary comedy Stumble, which earned a 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes despite lasting just one season.
Quick Facts
- NBC cancelled 9 shows in 2026, including Stumble, Law & Order: Organized Crime, Brilliant Minds, and The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Stumble, a cheerleading comedy that premiered November 7, 2025, lasted only one season before cancellation
- Stumble received a 96% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes despite low viewership
- The cancellations are part of NBC’s strategy to clear time slots for NBA games following an 11-year sports rights deal
The network’s sweeping cuts include both scripted series and long-running syndicated programs. Stumble, which aired on Friday nights, averaged 1.79 million viewers during its run. The show was cancelled on May 1, 2026, though the remaining six episodes were released on May 27.
Among the other cancelled shows are the medical drama Brilliant Minds (two seasons), the crime series Law & Order: Organized Crime (five seasons), Access Hollywood and its companion show Access Daily (ending after 30 years), The Steve Wilkos Show (19 seasons), Karamo (four seasons), The Kelly Clarkson Show (seven seasons), and The Hunting Party (two seasons).
NBC executives indicated the cancellations reflect a shift in programming strategy. Jeff Bader, NBCUniversal’s President of Program Planning Strategy, stated the network is seeking to grow in certain time periods and that the changes allow it to try and do better in those slots.
Sources
- MSN — Full list of 9 NBC cancellations, including details on Stumble and The Hunting Party
- Deadline — Initial reporting on Brilliant Minds and Stumble cancellations on May 1, 2026
- Variety — Confirmation of Stumble cancellation after one season
- TVLine — Details on Stumble as a mockumentary comedy cancelled after one season
- Yahoo Entertainment — Stumble’s 96% Rotten Tomatoes rating and viewer context
