CBS has quietly removed two series from its schedule: Morris Chestnut’s Watson and Harriet Dyer’s DMV. The cancellations, announced March 28, come as the network confirms a wave of renewals and new series orders for coming seasons — a clear sign of a major lineup reshuffle.
What happened
On March 28, CBS confirmed that Watson, starring Morris Chestnut, has been canceled after two seasons. The network also ended DMV, led by Harriet Dyer, after one season. No final-air-date details were provided in the announcement.
Broader scheduling moves
The cancellations arrive amid a larger slate of decisions by CBS: several freshman dramas were already renewed — including CIA, Marshals, Sheriff Country and Boston Blue — and the network greenlit two new dramas, Cupertino and Einstein, for future seasons.
Long-running and franchise series also remain in the mix. CBS renewed entries across the NCIS franchise and other returning shows such as Matlock, Tracker, FBI, Ghosts, Elsbeth and George & Mandy’s First Marriage. Meanwhile, The Neighborhood is scheduled to conclude its run on May 11.
How this fits with other networks
The news from CBS surfaced the same day NBC announced renewals for its Chicago franchise: Chicago Fire will return for a 15th season, Chicago P.D. for a 14th and Chicago Med for a 12th season in 2026–27. That contrast highlights how networks are balancing long-running franchises and fresh projects as they shape multi-year lineups.
Why it matters now
These cancellations and renewals matter for fans, advertisers and industry observers trying to gauge network strategy ahead of the 2026–27 broadcast year. Removing younger titles like Watson and DMV suggests CBS is prioritizing franchise stability and new scripted investments over lower-rated or short-lived series.
Fan and industry reaction
While the network release gave the core scheduling details, viewers and industry watchers will be tracking how CBS fills evening slots vacated by Watson and DMV, and whether any canceled shows find life on streaming platforms or through international sales. The decision also reshuffles development priorities for creators pitching to the network.
What to watch next
- May 11: The Neighborhood wraps its eight-season run.
- CBS’s upcoming schedule announcements and upfront presentations will clarify where new dramas Cupertino and Einstein slot into the lineup.
- Renewal rollouts and franchise scheduling from rivals, like NBC’s Chicago renewals, will continue to shape network strategies into 2026–27.
For now, the cancellation of Watson and DMV is part of a wider reset at CBS: a mix of protecting proven franchises, promoting new dramas and trimming series that didn’t secure long-term runs.