All TV series must eventually come to an end, no matter how hard it may be for fans to say goodbye. Whether they got canceled or ended on their own terms with one last season, these series have all aired or will air their final episodes over the last year.
So which shows should you prepare to say a final farewell to? Here’s a look at the TV comedies and dramas that have come to an end or are ending soon. We’ll also take a look at the TV shows that are on the brink of being canceled or have been renewed — at least for now.
Arcane
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: $90 to 100 million per season
That’s right everyone. The popular series based on League of Legends has finally been confirmed for a second season. The previous season had a six year production cycle, so it’s likely it won’t be out for some time. But it’s certain to be well worth the wait.
Westworld
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
Est. Production Cost: $25 million (pilot)
After their fourth season, Westworld has come to end. The shocking, dystopian, futuristic television series captivated audiences for years, but it just won’t be getting a fifth season.
The Late Late Show With James Corden
Status: Ending
Seasons: 8
Est. Production Cost: Unspecified
James Corden’s extended his contract for one more year, but the talk show is coming to an end. After summer in 2023, he’ll be leaving the show. And thus, The Late Late Show With James Corden will be over.
Conan
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 11
Est. Production Cost: $4.8 million per episode
After 11 seasons, the talk show is finally coming to an end. While Conan the talk show is ending, Conan O’Brian’s career isn’t over yet. He’s expected to move from TBS to HBO Max to host his own variety show.
Euphoria
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $11 million per episode
The popular drama series starring Zendaya is coming back for another season. Get ready to see more of Rue’s hardships with her friends as they all continue with their individual struggles.
Star Trek: Picard
Status: Ending
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $8-9 million per episode
The return of everyone’s favorite Star Trek captain, Jean-Luc Picard has come to an end. While it was very popular with critics, it seems as though it didn’t garner the same level of affection from long-time Star Trek fans. Scheduled for released in 2023, the third season of Star Trek: Picard will be its last.
A.P. Bio
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 4
A.P. Bio, which formerly aired on NBC, got a second life on Peacock. However, after its fourth season Peacock appears to be pulling the plug as well.
The Mandalorian
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $100 million per season
Disney+ is officially bringing back The Mandalorian for a third season. The series will return in early 2023. We can only guess where Din Djarin will go after his appearance in The Book of Boba Fett.
Hell’s Kitchen
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 21
Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode
Gordon Ramsey’s hit cooking competition has been renewed for another season. People will once again get to go head to head for the chance to win their own restaurant. The question is never who can cook the best though, but who can take the most punishment.
Doctor Who
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 13
Est. Production Cost: $5 million per episode (later seasons)
Unsurprisingly, Doctor Who has also been renewed for another season. The current Doctor from the influential sci-fi series is played by Jodie Whittaker.
American Ninja Warrior
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 14
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
Get ready for another exciting season of American Ninja Warrior. It’s always a fun time watching fast-paced parkour and people always want to know who wins the competition.
The Boys
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
Est. Production Cost: $11.2 million per episode
Ahead of its season 3 finale, The Boys was already confirmed for a fourth season. Things seem to be getting particularly bad in the show now. Homelander’s base is radicalizing and he has Ryan in the palm of his hand. Not to mention what’s wrong with Butcher. It could end up being the series final season.
Archer
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 13
Est. Production Cost: $100,000 per episode
Get ready for more spy antics from Archer. FXX has renewed the adult animated series for a 14th season. After being forced to work for their devious rival Fabian and the IIA, Archer and co. have finally managed to get their own organization back. With Lana at the director of their new agency, only time will tell to see how this series will progress.
The Walking Dead
Status: Ending
Seasons: 11
Est. Production Cost: $3.4 million per episode
After more than a decade, The Walking Dead is officially coming to an end. AMC confirmed that the hit zombie drama will wrap up after a super-sized two-year 11th season, which will consist of 24 episodes concluding in 2022. But fans still have plenty to look forward to: Multiple spinoffs, including one centered on Norman Reedus’ character, Daryl, are already in the works.
Dancing With The Stars
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 31
Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode
ABC’s long-running dance competition series has been renewed for a whopping 30th season. Host Tyra Banks, who replaced longtime host Tom Bergeron last season, is back again, as is veteran judges Len Goodman, Derek Hough, Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli. With this latest renewal, Dancing with the Stars has jumped into the top three longest-running unscripted series on a broadcast network, behind only CBS’s Survivor and The Amazing Race. Although, it’s now moving onto the Disney+ streaming service.
Squid Game
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: $21.4 million (first season)
There have been talks about renewing the the popular South Korean thriller. More recently, a second season had actually been announced. Although, the series has a rather long production cycle, so it could be some time before we get to see the next season.
Shark Tank
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 14
Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode
ABC has renewed Shark Tank for season 13. The reality series ranks as one of the highest-rated shows on Friday nights, and ratings are still improving. According to Deadline, the most recent season of Shark Tank was the most-watched season in three years.
America’s Got Talent
Status: Unknown
Seasons: 17
Est. Production Cost: $10 million per season
Reality shows and competitions are mainstays on television. However, America’s Got Talent, as of this time, has not yet been renewed for another season. Although it hasn’t been canceled either. In the meantime, a new spin-off series called America’s Got Talent: Extreme has been renewed for a season 2.
Supernatural
Status: Ended
Seasons: 15
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode (later seasons)
After so many years on the air, the supernatural series about a pair of brothers has finally come to a close. After 15 seasons, the longest-running fantasy series in America is now over.
Fauda
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
Est. Production Cost: $4 million per episode
The critically acclaimed Israeli series is ready for its fourth season. Being streamed internationally by Netflix, everyone’s had the chance to take in this amazing show.
The Good Doctor
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 5
Est. Production Cost: $75 million (season 4)
ABC renewed The Good Doctor for a fifth season, which is already underway. While the medical drama was the first of ABC’s scripted series to score a renewal for the 2021-22 season, it’s unknown currently if it will get renewed for a sixth.
The White Lotus
Status: Unknown
Seasons: 2
The White Lotus was certainly a hit for HBO. The show is a comedy-drama and anthology series about a group of vacationers and the dynamic they have with the staff at the titular hotel. The new season will included new characters and a new location of the White Lotus hotel, but currently it has not been renewed for a third season.
Shameless
Status: Ended
Number of Seasons: 11
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
The tale of the Gallagher Family is over, as hit television series Shameless has concluded after 11 seasons. While the Hall of Shame shorts tied over die hard fans that wanted more, showing each characters’ journeys throughout the series, everything has been tied up.
Mixed-Ish
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: $2-$3 million per episode
Black-ish spinoff Mixed-ish won’t be returning to ABC for a third season. The cancellation comes after the show earned soft ratings in its sophomore season, making it one of the network’s lowest-ranked series this year.
The Irregulars
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
The Irregulars has been canceled at Netflix after just one season. Set in Victorian London, the series followed a group of troubled teens who were manipulated into solving crimes for the sinister Doctor Watson and his mysterious business partner, the elusive Sherlock Holmes.
NCIS
Status: Unknown
Seasons: 20
Est. Production Cost: $5 million per episode
NCIS is currently in the maybe pile in regards to renewals. There was already plenty of back and forth on whether or not it would come back for a 20th season, so the chances of another return aren’t quite as likely. However, the show has been a franchise staple for the network for over a decade and remains one of TV’s most-watched drama series.
100-Foot Wave
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
This documentary series focuses on Garrett McNamara. Initially traveling to Nazaré, Portugal in order to conquer a 100-foot wave, he ended up helping the locals transform the town into a surfing tourist destination. Quite popular amongst its fans, the show has been renewed for a second season to air on HBO.
Wahl Street
Status: Unknown
Seasons: 2
A documentary series focusing around actor and businessman Mark Wahlberg, airing on HBO Max. It highlights the difficulty he has in juggling his acting career and various business ventures. While having a somewhat lukewarm critical response, it is unknown whether or not this series will be renewed for another season.
High Maintenance
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 10 (4 on HBO)
Est. Production Cost: $1,000 per episode (early seasons)
HBO’s pot-themed comedy has come to an end after four seasons. Nearly a year after the finale of its last season, the network confirmed that the series has puffed and passed.
“Co-creators Katja Blichfeld and Ben Sinclair have decided to take a break from producing High Maintenance to pursue other projects,” HBO said in a statement, per Deadline. “We look forward to hearing what they come up with next.”
What We Do in the Shadows
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
This comedy mockumentary series is about a group of vampires going through their daily lives. An adaptation of the New Zealand film series of the same name, it has been wildly popular since its first season. This series’ fourth season will be airing on FX.
American Gods
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 3
Est. Production Cost: $10 million per season
American Gods is over at Starz. The premium cable network canceled the drama, based on Neil Gaiman’s novel of the same name, after three seasons. While the show won’t be returning for another full season, there is still a possibility that fans will get a proper ending. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Starz is considering a movie or limited event series to wrap up the story.
This Is Us
Status: Final Season
Seasons: 6
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
This Is Us will come to a conclusion after its currently airing sixth season. NBC gave the show a preemptive three-season renewal in 2019. At the time, series creator Dan Fogelman hinted that Season 6 would be the show’s last, with the ending of the show plotted out well in advance.
The Right Stuff
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Disney+ has decided not to move forward with a second season of the space drama, The Right Stuff. The series, starring Patrick J. Adams and Jake McDorman, was originally set to launch at National Geographic before moving to Disney+ last fall. This marks the first scripted series that Disney+ has dropped from its slate. Although, Warner Bros. Television is looking to shop the show to other networks.
Black-ish
Status: Ending
Seasons: 8
Est. Production Cost: $3 million per episode
The eighth and final season of Black-ish has recently begun airing. Creator executive producer Kenya Barris announced the news on Twitter, writing, “This show has changed my life in so many ways and I am so proud of the conversations we’ve started along the way.”
Bless The Harts
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
Bless the Harts won’t be back for a third season. Fox has opted to cancel the animated comedy following lackluster ratings in its second season. The show, which counts Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Jillian Bell, Ike Barinholtz and Kumail Nanjiani as members of its voice cast, wrapped its second and final season in May 2021.
Don’t Be Tardy
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 8
Est. Production Cost: $27,000 per episode
Bravo has canceled Don’t Be Tardy after eight seasons. The reality show chronicled the lives of Kim Zolciak-Biermann, her husband Kroy and their large family. “The Biermann family is extremely grateful for their 13-year-plus relationship with Bravo and NBC Universal,” Zolciak-Biermann said in a statement.
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Status: Ending
Seasons: 19
Ellen DeGeneres is ending her long-running daytime talk show. The NBC series will conclude for good in May of this year, following the end of its 19th season. The announcement comes as Denegeres’ contract is set to end that year and follows a tumultuous year for both the host and the show, which faced claims of a toxic workplace environment in 2020.
Sex Education
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
Sex Education, Netflix’s critically acclaimed high school dramedy headlined by Asa Butterfield and Gillian Anderson, will return for a fourth season. The series, equal parts raunchy, hilarious, and heartbreaking, is riding high right now with a Certified Fresh third season at 100% on the Tomatometer. The fourth season was announced during Netflix’s TUDUM global fan event.
Better Call Saul
Status: Final Season
Seasons: 6
Est. Production Cost: $1.5 million per episode
Better Call Saul will return for a sixth and final season. Though AMC renewed the series in January 2020, production on the last season only began in March 2021, due to COVID-related delays. The final season is set to debut in April of this year.
Call Your Mother
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
ABC has pulled the plug on family sitcom Call Your Mother. The show starred Kyra Sedgwick as a Midwestern empty-nester who reinserts herself into the lives of her children in Los Angeles.
Sedgwick announced the cancellation on Twitter, hinting that she was less than pleased with ABC’s treatment of the show. “You guys have been so wonderful to tune in every week, or every other week or every two weeks!” she wrote on Twitter. “The rollout was nuts!”
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Stabler is sticking around New York City. NBC has renewed Law & Order: Organized Crime, which marked the return of Chris Meloni as his iconic character from Law & Order: SVU. According to TVLine, season two will likely consist of three eight-episode arcs for a total of 24 episodes and feature more crossovers with SVU.
American Idol
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 20
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
ABC is bringing back its version of American Idol for season five. Though host Ryan Seacrest and judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie aren’t currently signed for the next season, all four are expected to return, according to Deadline.
South Park
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 25
Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode
This probably comes to no one’s surprise that South Park is getting its 25th season on Comedy Central. In addition, 14 new South Park films are in the works to be aired on the streaming service Paramount+. Two of them are scheduled to come out this year.
HouseBroken
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
HouseBroken is one of the many animated shows airing on FX right now. Focusing on a therapy dog named Honey, she explores of human psychology and neurosis by leading a group of neighborhood animals in group therapy sessions. After a somewhat lukewarm reception, it’s been renewed for a second season.
American Horror Stories
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
The spin-of of the award-winning anthology series American Horror Story has certainly gained its own following, even if it hasn’t received the best reviews. American Horror Stories has been renewed for a second season to be continued on FX.
B Positive
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
B Positive has returned for its second season on CBS. The freshman comedy featuring Thomas Middleditch and Annaleigh Ashford, follows a newly divorced dad who is faced with finding a kidney donor. When a woman from his past volunteers her own, the two form an unlikely lifelong bond.
United States Of Al
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
United States of Al has returned for its second season. Starring Adhir Kalyan and Parker Young, the show centers on the friendship between a Marine combat veteran struggling to readjust to civilian life in Ohio and the interpreter who served with his unit in Afghanistan and has just arrived to start a new life in America.
Resident Alien
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Calling all sci-fi fans: Resident Alien is back for season two. SyFy confirmed the renewal of the hit dramedy, starring Alan Tudyk, just ahead of the first season finale. The news should come as no surprise, given the show’s high viewership. According to Deadline, Resident Alien wrapped up its freshman season as the most-watched new cable drama in the last year.
Blue Bloods
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 12
Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode
This Tom Selleck starrer is sticking around and going strong. Though there was some question surrounding whether the veteran drama would return amid ongoing contract negotiations, the 11th season kicked off in December 2020. While the 12th season is still ongoing, the series’ future afterwards isn’t currently known.
The Blacklist
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 9
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
The Blacklist has returned for season 9. The network issued an early renewal to the veteran drama, tied to the celebration of its 150th episode. The news doesn’t come as a surprise. The original cast members, including stars James Spader and Megan Boone, renegotiated their contracts over the last several months in anticipation of the renewal.
Duncanville
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Fox gave its animated family comedy, Duncanville, a strong show of support, preemptively renewing the series for a third season ahead of its season two premiere. The show centers on a highly imaginative 15-year-old boy (voiced by Amy Poehler) and his family.
For Life
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
For Life snagged a last-minute pickup last season, but it wasn’t able to pull the same feat this year. After just two seasons, ABC has opted to cancel the legal drama, inspired by the life of Isaac Wright Jr. who became a licensed attorney after getting his wrongful conviction overturned while in prison. According to Deadline, the series will now be shopped around to other platforms.
Rebel
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Just five episodes into its freshman season, ABC’s Rebel was been canceled. Inspired by the life of Erin Brockovich, the drama starred Katey Sagal as a blue-collar legal advocate who doesn’t have a law degree but is desperately passionate about the causes she fights for.
Per Deadline, the series was canceled after Rebel underperformed in ratings, despite having Grey’s Anatomy as a lead-in.
The Chase
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4 (GSN); 2 (ABC)
ABC is continuing to boost its slate of game shows. The network has brought back its adaptation of the British game show, The Chase, for a supersized second season. The renewal comes after the writers briefly went on strike before later resolving their dispute with producers ITV America.
The Hustler
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
The Hustler, hosted by Craig Ferguson, recently wrapped up its second season. The show follows five contestants as they collaborate to answer a series of 10 trivia questions worth $10,000 each, with the goal of building a bigger prize pot.
Star Trek: Lower Decks
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Star Trek: Lower Decks is sticking around for at least one more season. After previously announcing plans for the launch of a sophomore season in summer 2021, Paramount+ has just renewed the animated show for season three. The series follows the members of the support crew serving on one of Starfleet’s least important ships, the U.S.S. Cerritos, in 2380.
Snowfall
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 5
FX issued an early fifth season renewal to Snowfall in March 2021, just a few episodes into season four. The crime drama, which takes place in South Central Los Angeles in the 1980s, has seen a boost in viewership in its latest season. According to Deadline, ratings are up 41% in comparison to season three, now averaging over 5 million viewers across all platforms.
The Equalizer
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
CBS has brought back The Equalizer for a second season. The show, which stars Queen Latifah in a reboot of the 1980s series, has maintained solid ratings since its February debut. Per The Hollywood Reporter, the first four episodes averaged about 11.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched show (excluding sports) on network TV this season.
Central Park
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Get ready for another visit to Central Park. Apple TV+ has renewed the hit animated musical comedy for a third season, ahead of its sophomore season’s summer premiere. Season two will follow the quirky Tillerman family as they live within and care for one of the world’s most famous parks. According to Variety, the forthcoming two seasons will consist of 29 total episodes and feature a whopping 115 new songs.
Outlander
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 5
Est. Production Cost: $75 million per season
Outlander has been renewed for a seventh season at Starz. The historical drama’s next season will include 12 episodes based on author Diana Gabaldon’s novel, An Echo in the Bone. Series stars Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, Sophie Skelton and Richard Rankin, who are currently filming season six in Scotland, will return for the upcoming season.
Selling Sunset
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
Netflix has officially confirmed that its hit real estate reality show has been renewed for a fifth season. Though the streamer didn’t reveal when the next season will air, it confirmed that all of the main cast members will be returning, including Jason and Brett Oppenheim, Chrishell Stause, Christine Quinn, Mary Fitzgerald, Romain Bonnet, Heather Rae Young, Amanza Smith, Maya Vander and Davina Potratz.
Bling Empire
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
The opulent Bling Empire will continue its reign for a second season. Netflix confirmed news of the renewal in March 2021, approximately two months after the reality series first premiered. A release date for the upcoming season has not been announced.
Bridgerton
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $100 million per season
After previously getting picked up for a second season, Netflix’s period drama, Bridgerton, has scored yet another renewal. Just a few months after greenlighting season two of the hit show, the streaming service has confirmed the series will also be returning for seasons three and four.
The multi-season renewal is no surprise, as Bridgerton was a massive success in its first season, garnering record-breaking viewership and overwhelmingly positive reviews from both critics and audiences.
Eli Roth’s History Of Horror
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 3
After three seasons, it appears as though AMC has seen enough of Eli Roth’s discussion of the horror genre. It was a spooky ride while it lasted, but there’s only so much to say.
The Weakest Link
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
NBC’s revival of The Weakest Link has been renewed for a second season. Glee star Jane Lynch will return as the host and executive producer for the next season, which will run for 13 episodes.
“I’m thrilled that ‘Weakest Link’ will return for another season,” Lynch said in a statement. “It has been my honor to bring back this classic game show loved by millions.”
Saved By The Bell
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Bayside High is back in session. Peacock’s Saved by the Bell revival was renewed for a 10-episode second season. The show, based on the classic ’90s series, follows the students at a school in current-day Los Angeles. Zack Morris is the governor of California and his son, Mac, now attends Zack’s old high school, Bayside High. Original cast members Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Tiffani Thiessen, Elizabeth Berkley Lauren, Mario Lopez and Lark Voorhies all reprised their roles in the revival. However, a third season has not yet been announced.
All Rise
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
From the jaws of cancellation, All Rise has been picked up by the Oprah Winfrey Network for a third season. The legal drama focuses on the personal lives of the judges, prosecutors, and public defenders in Los Angeles.
Snowpiercer
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
TNT’s Snowpiercer has recently premiered its third season. Set seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, the sci-fi thriller centers on the remaining survivors who inhabit a gigantic train that perpetually circles the globe. Currently, the sci-fi thriller is the only ongoing original scripted series on TNT, following the upcoming final seasons of Animal Kingdom and Claws.
Animal Kingdom
Status: Final Season
Seasons: 5
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Speaking of Animal Kingdom, it’s coming to an end. Ahead of the show’s fifth season, TNT preemptively renewed the drama for a sixth and final season. Season five of the series will air this coming summer, following delayed production due to COVID-19. Season six is expected to air the following year in summer 2022.
When Calls The Heart
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 8
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Hallmark Channel’s flagship series When Calls the Heart has been renewed for a ninth season. According to TVLine, series star Erin Krakow announced the news during the season eight finale. The show will return for its next season in March 2022.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Status: Ended
Seasons: 8
Est. Production Cost: $4 million
Brooklyn Nine-Nine has come to an end… again. The former Fox comedy was previously saved from cancellation by NBC, which aired its sixth and seventh seasons in 2019 and 2020. But after its final 10 episode season last fall, the show has finally come to a close.
Queen Sugar
Status: Ending
Seasons: 6
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
The longest-running scripted series on OWN is coming to an end. The seventh and final season will be airing sometime this year to wrap up the series.
Walker
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode
The CW renewed its freshman series, Walker, for a second season, which is currently airing. The show stars Jared Padalecki as Texas Ranger Cordell Walker, a widower and father of two who returns home to Austin, Texas, after being undercover for two years. The renewal follows a successful first season for the series, which had the most-watched premiere in five years.
Charmed
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
The CW also issued a renewal to its Charmed reboot. The show, based on the iconic 1998 series, will return for a fourth season, despite a dip in viewership with its most recent episodes.
“Though we’re just a few weeks into the new season, we wanted to get a strategic head start on next season with these early renewals, which allows our production teams to start laying out story arcs and hiring staff, and at the same time, continues to provide us with a strong, stable schedule to build on for next season,” Mark Pedowitz, chairman and CEO of the CW Network, explained.
Riverdale
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 6
Est. Production Cost: $60 million per season
Riverdale will also be returning to the CW’s slate. The Archie Comics-inspired drama has been renewed for a sixth season, which began airing last November. During its fifth season, the show made a seven-year time jump, taking the characters out of high school and into their early post-college years, with the latest season delving deeper into this time period.
The Simpsons
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 33
Est. Production Cost: $6.5 million per episode
On March 3 2021, Fox announced a two-season renewal for the long-running animated series. The Simpsons will return for seasons 33 and 34, the former of which began this winter.
Fate: The Winx Saga
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Netflix’s fantasy drama, based on Nickelodeon’s animated Winx Club series, is getting a second season. “Fate: The Winx Saga will return! Production begins later this year in Ireland. So get ready for even more magic!” Netflix tweeted last year alongside a brief teaser.
Mom
Status: Ended
Seasons: 8
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
The long-running CBS sitcom, Mom, has ended following its eighth season, starring Alison Janney. The network confirmed the news in February 2021, several months after co-star Anna Faris shocked fans by leaving the series. The season eight May finale now doubles as the series finale.
Helstrom
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: $2-$5 million per episode
Hulu has axed the live-action Marvel series Helstrom after one season. According to Deadline, the move was expected, given Marvel Studios TV’s new deal to create a slate of new MCU-integrated shows exclusively for Disney+. Helstrom followed the son and daughter of a mysterious and powerful serial killer as they track down the worst of humanity — each with their own attitude and skills.
Sanditon
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Sanditon has been renewed for seasons two and three, following a flood of support from fans online. The eight-part series — based on Jane Austen’s final, unfinished novel — made its Stateside debut on PBS Masterpiece in early 2020. Rose Williams will return as heroine Charlotte Heywood, while additional casting will be announced at a later date.
Big Sky
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
Big Sky is currently airing its second season at ABC. The show will see a major creative change behind the scenes. Executive producer Elwood Reid will take over as show-runner, a position previously held by series creator and executive producer David E. Kelley.
Young Rock
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
NBC is bringing back Young Rock for season two. The show focuses on different chapters of Dwayne Johnson’s life — from his childhood through his college football career and beyond — and explores his relationships with the wild characters of his professional wrestling family. Johnson serves as narrator and executive producer on the series.
Kenan
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $500,000 per episode
NBC is also staying in business with Kenan Thompson. The network renewed the comedy for a sophomore season, which finished airing last month. The show stars Thompson as a widowed dad trying to juggle raising his two kids with a high-profile job as the host of an Atlanta morning show.
Kung Fu
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
The CW has picked up freshman series Kung Fu for a second season. The pickup was announced about a month after the series premiered. The show’s renewal comes as no surprise, as the drama, starring Olivia Liang, has earned strong viewership on the network since its debut.
Mayans M.C.
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
Mayans M.C. will be back for a fourth season at FX. The Sons of Anarchy spinoff was renewed shortly before the season three finale aired. The next season will air sometime in 2022.
Invincible
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: $10 million per episode
Amazon has renewed its freshman animated series Invincible for two more seasons. Based on Robert Kirkman’s long-running comic, the show features Steven Yeun as 17-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age — except that his father is the most powerful superhero on the planet, Omni-Man (voiced by J.K. Simmons).
NCIS: Los Angeles
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 13
Est. Production Cost: $5 million per episode
NCIS: Los Angeles has returned for season 13. CBS’s renewal of the veteran drama series was concurrent with its order for a brand-new NCIS spinoff, NCIS: Hawaii.
Call Me Kat
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Fox has renewed Call Me Kat for season two, which premiered last January. The comedy stars Mayim Bialik as a woman who decides to ditch her successful career as a math professor in the wake of her father’s death and use her life savings to open a cat café in Louisville, Kentucky. The show will see a behind-the-scenes shake-up in its sophomore season, with Darlene Hunt departing her role as show-runner.
Hoops
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
It’s game over for Hoops at Netflix. The streaming service has canceled its animated basketball-themed series for adults. The show, which only aired for a single season, featured Jake Johnson as a foul-mouthed basketball coach who thinks improving his awful team will turn his life around.
Utopia
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Utopia is over at Amazon. The drama, produced by bestselling author Gillian Flynn, took six years to hit the small screen, originally getting picked up by HBO before moving to Amazon. The show, which follows a group of comic book fans who stumble on a deadly pandemic, earned mediocre reviews from critics in its fall debut. In addition to failing to register with audiences, there was also the matter of poor timing, with the show airing during the real-life COVID-19 pandemic.
Feel Good
Status: Ended
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Netflix brought back its semi-autobiographical dramedy, Feel Good for a second and final season. The critically acclaimed series follows Canadian comic Mae Martin dealing with the challenges of sobriety while also navigating a complicated new relationship.
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
Kelly Clarkson’s talk show career is just getting started. The singer will return to host The Kelly Clarkson Show for two more seasons, NBC recently confirmed. The renewal will keep the series, currently in its third season, on air through 2023.
Transplant
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $1 million per episode
NBC is keeping Transplant around for another season. The network has renewed the medical drama for a second go-round after it garnered decent ratings in its freshman run this fall. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Transplant was the second-highest-rated first-year drama during its first season.
One Day At A Time
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 4
One Day at a Time has been canceled… again. After previously getting axed at Netflix, the acclaimed family sitcom found a second home at Pop TV. But the show’s run there didn’t last long — Pop TV also pulled the plug on it after a shortened fourth season, which also aired on CBS, this year.
The Expanse
Status: Ended
Seasons: 6
Est. Production Cost: $3-$5 million per episode
The Expanse has recently ended after its sixth and final season. The popular series, based on James S.A. Corey’s bestselling novels, originally launched on SyFy, where it aired for three seasons before eventually getting saved from cancellation by Amazon.
The Handmaid’s Tale
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
Est. Production Cost: $10 million per episode
Hulu will bring back its flagship drama, The Handmaid’s Tale, for a fifth season. The streamer announced the renewal ahead of the show’s season four premiere. In season four, June (Elisabeth Moss) uses her new position as a fierce rebel leader to strike back against the city of Gilead, bringing on some dangerous new problems.
Blood Of Zeus
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Netflix is diving deeper into Greek mythology. The streamer recently renewed its animated series, Blood of Zeus, which follows a young man tasked with saving heaven and Earth after learning he’s the illegitimate son of Zeus. The news was announced via one of Netflix’s Twitter accounts, with a message that read, “The Fates have news! Heron’s adventures will continue in season 2 of Blood of Zeus.”
For All Mankind
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown (8 digits)
For All Mankind is getting yet another early renewal. More than two months ahead of the show’s season two premiere, Apple TV+ has confirmed it’s ordering a third season of the alt-history space drama, which explores what would have happened if the global space race had never ended. Production on season three will start in spring 2021.
Servant
Status: Ending
Seasons: 3
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
The psychological thriller, which hails from Academy Award-nominated director M. Night Shyamalan, has recently had its third season premiere. Ahead of its third season premiere, it was renewed for a fourth and final season. The show follows a grieving Philadelphia couple that is struggling to cope with a rift in their marriage following an unspeakable tragedy.
The Baby-Sitters Club
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
The Baby-Sitters Club is staying open for business. Netflix renewed the YA series, which is based on Ann M. Martin’s bestselling novels of the same name, for a second season. The streamer announced the news with a celebratory video featuring the cast. While the second season has already come and gone, it does appear as though there will be more from this series that has yet to come.
Away
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: $6 million per episode
Netflix has opted not to renew Away, the space drama series starring Hilary Swank. The streamer announced the cancellation in October 2020, about a month after the first season premiered. According to Esquire, the show’s steep budget may have been a contributing factor in the decision, with each episode reportedly costing Netflix over $6 million.
Criminal Minds
Status: Ended
Seasons: 15
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
Criminal Minds came to an end after its 15th season. The long-running drama wrapped up with a 10-episode final season, which concluded in February 2020.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 14
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
In December 2020, FX issued a record-breaking renewal for flagship comedy It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The network confirmed the series would return for a whopping four more seasons. The renewal will take the show through season 18, making it longest-running live-action comedy series in history.
Space Force
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Space Force has recently debuted its second season, and the reviews are a lot more positive than the first one. The comedy stars Steve Carrell as a decorated pilot who finds himself in charge of a newly formed branch of the military, Space Force, despite his longstanding dream of running the Air Force. Per Variety, season two will begin filming in 2021.
Emily In Paris
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $1.5 million per episode
Netflix is officially heading back to Paris. The streaming service has renewed Emily in Paris for another season. As a matter of fact, the show’s been renewed for a third and a fourth season. Though the show, starring Lily Collins, earned somewhat mixed reviews from critics, it garnered significant buzz on social media.
Woke
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Hulu’s Woke will be back for a sophomore season. Inspired by the life of artist Keith Knight, the comedy series stars Lamorne Morris as Keef, an African-America cartoonist whose on the verge of mainstream success when an unexpected event changes his entire life.
The Order
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Netflix’s horror-drama series The Order will not be returning for a third season. Series creator Dennis Heaton announced the news on Twitter.
“For two seasons I was honored to work with an incredible cast and crew on ‘The Order’ for @Netflix,” Heaton wrote. “It was one of the best experiences of my career. Unfortunately, we aren’t returning, but I will always cherish the memories and the props I stole. Thank you all for watching.”
Ted Lasso
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $250 million in total
Ted Lasso will be back for at least two more go-rounds. Following the comedy’s breakout first season, Apple announced a season two renewal in August, followed by a preemptive season three renewal in October. The show stars Jason Sudeikis as a small-time football coach who gets hired to coach a professional soccer team in England. The second season, which debuted in July of last year, was met with just as much acclaim as the first, making us all wonder where everything’s gonna go.
Filthy Rich
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Fox’s Filthy Rich has been canceled after only five episodes. The drama starred Kim Cattrall as the matriarch of a televangelist family in the South grappling with the fallout after her husband’s sudden death. According to Variety, the network opted to ax the series partly due to rising production costs amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Brave New World
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: $100 million (season 1)
It’s one and done for Peacock’s first major scripted series, Brave New World. NBC’s streaming platform has canceled the sci-fi drama based on Aldous Huxley’s iconic novel. The buzzy show, which premiered in July to mostly unfavorable reviews from critics, is currently being shopped to an international partner, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Castle Rock
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Castle Rock won’t be returning for a third season. Hulu is pulling the plug on the anthology series, based on Stephen King’s horror stories of the name. The cancellation comes nearly a year after its second season, which wrapped up in December 2019.
The Umbrella Academy
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Netflix’s comic book adaptation The Umbrella Academy will return for a third season. Like the two seasons before it, the show’s third run will include 10 hour-long episodes. Season three will start filming in February 2021, with the series set to premiere sometime this year.
Narcos: Mexico
Status: Ended
Seasons: 3
Narcos: Mexico has come to an end on Netflix. After it was announced that Diego Luna wouldn’t be returning to the show to portray Félix Gallardo, it was only a matter of time. It was a fun trip while it lasted.
Siesta Key
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
MTV’s reality series Siesta Key has returned for a fourth season — although not in its titular Florida location. According to The Hollywood Reporter, production will begin in Sarasota but will eventually move to an “international private resort,” allowing the cast and crew to remain quarantined together while filming. Cast members Juliette Potter, Madisson Hausburg, Kelsey Owens, Chloe Trautman, Brandon Gomes, Amanda Miller and Garrett Miller are set to return to the show. While currently in the middle of its fourth season, a fifth one has not yet been announced.
Lucifer
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 6
Est. Production Cost: $92 million per season
Lucifer got one last chance at Netflix. More than a year after announcing the fifth season of the show would be its last, the streamer reversed course and renewed the series for a sixth season. Star Tom Ellis, who plays the title character, renewed his contract with the show, as did the rest of the regular cast. However, this sixth season was the last.
Homeland
Status: Ended
Seasons: 8
Est. Production Cost: $45 million per season
The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning series came to an end after nearly a decade. The Claire Danes-led drama ended after the eighth season in April 2020. As Homeland creator Alex Gansa said, “I am sad to see the journey come to an end, but it is time.”
Arrow
Status: Ended
Seasons: 8
Est. Production Cost: $70 million per season
Arrow ended its eight-season run in January 2020. The superhero series, starring Stephen Amell, was a huge hit in its 2012 debut and helped launch the CW’s highly popular DC universe (dubbed “The Arrowverse”), which now also includes The Flash, Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, and Batwoman, among other series.
Stranger Things
Status: Ending
Seasons: 4
Est. Production Cost: $8 million per episode
The gang from Hawkins, Indiana, will return for a fifth season. However, this next season of Stranger Things is set to be its last. People have had fun traveling through dimensions in this series, but all good things must come to an end.
Billions
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 6
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
Showtime’s Billions will return for a seventh season, but not before properly concluding season six. The network has already renewed the series for another season. With Corey Stoll’s Mike Prince acting the main antagonist, it’ll be interesting to see where the series goes from here.
The Crown
Status: Ending (after season 6)
Seasons: 4
Est. Production Cost: $130 million per season
Netflix had decided to end its critically acclaimed period drama, The Crown, after its fifth season, however it recently changed course and said there would be a sixth season after all. Though the series is an awards season darling, racking up dozens of Emmy nominations over its four-season run, it’s also among Netflix’s costliest shows.
The Good Place
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4
All good things must come to an end, and unfortunately for fans, that includes NBC’s well-reviewed sitcom, The Good Place. Creator Mike Schur told TVLine he had long envisioned the show as a four-season run, with the ending planned out since season two. The final season consisted of 14 episodes, rather than the usual 13, with the series finale extended to an hour-long runtime.
Kidding
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
After wrapping up its second season earlier this year, Showtime’s Kidding won’t be back for another run. The network canceled the dramedy, starring Jim Carrey, in July. “We are very proud to have aired this imaginative, critically-acclaimed and rewarding series,” the channel said in a statement
Kids Say the Darndest Things
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
ABC is done with its reboot of the late ‘90s program Kids Say the Darndest Things. The revival starred Tiffany Haddish as a host interacting with real kids as they shared their entertaining points of view. The show was canceled following a low-rated season that garnered approximately 3.6 million viewers a week. However, CBS decided decided to pick the show back up for a second season.
E! News
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 20
After three decades on air, E! News has been canceled. According to TVLine, parent company NBCUniversal opted to ax the veteran entertainment news show as part of internal restructuring. The company also cited economic hardship due to COVID-19 as another factor in its decision.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 20
Est. Production Budget: $10 million per season
After more than a decade on air, Keeping Up with the Kardashians has been canceled — by the Kardashians themselves. In September, Kim Kardashian West confirmed that the long-running series will be ending with Season 20.
“After what will be 14 years, 20 seasons, hundreds of episodes and several spin-off shows, we’ve decided as a family to end this very special journey,” she wrote in a message on Instagram. “We are beyond grateful to all of you who’ve watched us for all of these years — through the good times, the bad times, the happiness, the tears, and the many relationships and children. We’ll forever cherish the wonderful memories and countless people we’ve met along the way.”
The Venture Bros.
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 7
Adult Swim has axed its popular animated series The Venture Bros. The channel confirmed the cancellation in a Twitter statement in early September, but hinted that it may be finding another home for the show, with the cooperation of series creators Christopher McCulloch and Doc Hammer.
Altered Carbon
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Budget: $7 million per season
Netflix has canceled Altered Carbon after two seasons. The show, based on Richard K. Morgan’s novel of the same name, followed the adventures of elite interstellar warriors. According to Deadline, the streamer’s decision to ax the show is not COVID-related, but based on its standard review of costs versus viewership.
Drunk History
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 6
After a six-season run, Drunk History has been canceled by Comedy Central. The inventive comedy series had initially received a renewal for a seventh season and had even started filming new episodes when production was shut down due to the pandemic. Per Variety, the network opted to ax the beloved series as part of an effort “to move away from live-action scripted shows in favor of adult animation.”
The Goop Lab
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Netflix has renewed Gwyneth Paltrow’s controversial docuseries based on her wellness empire. Season two will reportedly consist of another round of six 30-minute episodes focusing on a variety of lifestyle topics, including sex, intimacy and more. Paltrow will return as one of the show’s hosts and executive producers.
The Chi
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
Lena Waithe’s Chicago-set drama The Chi will return to Showtime for a fourth season. The show explores the highs and lows of life in the South Side. “This show has definitely taken me on a journey. One of learning, healing and growth,” Waithe said in a statement. “I didn’t know how this season would be received, but the level of engagement and enthusiasm from the fans has been fantastic.”
Red Table Talk
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
Jada Pinkett Smith’s popular online talk show Red Table Talk isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Facebook Watch recently doubled down on the series, striking a deal with Pinkett Smith that will ensure the show’s future through 2022. The platform is also launching a spin-off, Red Table Talk: The Estefans, to be hosted by Gloria Estefan, her daughter, Emily, and niece Lili.
Warrior Nun
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Warrior Nun, inspired by Ben Dunn’s Manga series, has been renewed for season two. The show revolves around a 19-year-old woman who wakes up in a morgue with inexplicable powers. Netflix confirmed the news by tweeting a video of showrunner Simon Barry sharing the news about the renewal to the cast, including Alba Baptista, Toya Turne and more.
Selena + Chef
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
Selena Gomez will be back for more culinary adventures. HBO Max has renewed its unscripted series Selena + Chef for a fourth season, which follows the star as she learns how to cook a variety of recipes from renowned chefs while quarantined at home.
Tough as Nails
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
Reality competition series Tough as Nails will return to CBS for a second season. The network confirmed the renewal in August, only a month after the show’s premiere. Hosted by Phil Keoghan, the show follows a group of competitors as they are tested for strength, endurance, agility and mental toughness in challenges that take place in the real world.
Doom Patrol
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
DC Universe’s Doom Patrol will return for a fourth season. The new season will continue to stream exclusively on HBOMax and not on the DC Universe streamer.
High Fidelity
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Hulu has canceled High Fidelity after only one season. The show, adapted from the iconic book and movie of the same name, starred Zoe Kravitz. The actress called out the streaming company a day after its cancellation, writing in an Instagram comment, “It’s cool. At least Hulu has a ton of other shows starring women of color we can watch. Oh wait.”
Siren
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 3
Freeform has canceled its mermaid drama, Siren, after three seasons. The network announced the decision two months after the show’s May 2020 finale. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the series had seen a small decline in live ratings, although it maintained healthy viewership via digital platforms.
Pop Of The Morning
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Also on E!’s chopping block: Pop of the Morning, the New York-based morning show featuring a panel of hosts discussing the day’s biggest entertainment stories. Like E! News, the show was a casualty of COVID-19, with NBCUniversal seeking to streamline its slate due to financial issues.
In The Room
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
NBCUniversal also opted to ax one of the newest entertainment programs at E!, In the Room. The show, hosted by Jason Kennedy, featured interviews with celebrities and offered a look inside their homes.
Briarpatch
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Briarpatch, the USA Network anthology series starring Rosario Dawson, has been canceled after only one season. Though the show earned generally positive reviews, it failed to attract much of an audience. Showrunner Andy Greenwald confirmed the cancellation on Twitter, also suggesting the possibility that it could be picked up elsewhere.
“We had an amazing story planned for [Season 2] and I was lucky enough to work with the most amazing writers and crew, all of whom were itching to get back to work,” he wrote. “I think we were going to do something special. And, hey, maybe we still will. If enough people keep checking the show out on demand, anything’s possible — especially for an anthology series as weird as this one.”
New Amsterdam
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
Est. Production Cost: $2 million per episode
NBC gave New Amsterdam a huge show of support by issuing a massive three-season renewal in January 2020. With the second season currently airing, the renewal ensures the show’s future through season five. The show has maintained healthy ratings throughout its sophomore run, averaging 9.8 million viewers live and an additional boost in delayed viewing.
Bless This Mess
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Bless This Mess has also been canceled at ABC after just two seasons. The comedy starred Dax Shepard and Lake Bell as a couple who relocates from New York to Nebraska when he inherits his great-aunt’s farm. Shepard took to Instagram to address the cancellation, writing in part, “Man oh man. What a wonderful two seasons we had. I’m sad I won’t be seeing this wonderful group of people on a daily basis anymore. I don’t think I’ve ever had more fun watching a cast perform.”
Ellen’s Game of Games
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 4
Ellen’s venture into the game show genre seems to have come to an end. After its fourth season, dubbed “Hotter Hands”, the series has been canceled.
Modern Family
Status: Ended
Seasons: 11
Est. Production Cost: $3.5 million per episode
This award-winning sitcom premiered its 11th and final season in fall 2019 and wrapped up in spring 2020. Since the series debuted in 2009, it’s won numerous awards and become a beloved staple for fans eager to see a modern family with contemporary issues depicted on TV.
The Masked Singer
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 6
Est. Production Cost: $178,732 per costume
Fox’s hit reality competition show has been renewed for a seventh season, which is set to launch in March of this year. The Masked Singer has featured plenty of celebs from Seal to Dionne Warwick to football star Rob Gronkowski. Fans will have to stay tuned to see which stars make the cut next. A few spin-off series have been released as well.
Young Sheldon
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 5
Est. Production Cost: $160 million per season
Young Sheldon is getting not one, three additional seasons on CBS in 2021, one of which has already premiered. The Big Bang Theory spinoff, which is currently airing its fourth season, has just gotten a supersized renewal. The multi-season pickup ensures the comedy will remain on air through at least 2024.
Fuller House
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 5
Est. Production Cost: $1.3 million per episode
Fans of Fuller House and its predecessor, Full House, will say goodbye to the Tanners and their crew of friends once again. Last year, Netflix announced that the fifth season of Fuller House will also be its last.
The first half of the final season aired in late 2019, with the second half airing in June 2020. Lori Loughlin, the Full House actress who is currently facing fraud and money laundering charges related to the massive college admissions scandal, did not make an appearance.
Stargirl
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
The CW has also picked up DC’s Stargirl for Season 3. The show stars Brec Bassinger as a high school sophomore who leads an unlikely group of young heroes to take on the legacy of DC’s very first superhero team, the Justice Society of America.
Dead to Me
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
After ending its second season on a cliff-hanger, Dead to Me will return to answer plenty of fans’ questions. Netflix has renewed the dark comedy, starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini, for a third and final season.
“I am beyond grateful to Netflix for supporting ‘Dead To Me’ from day one, and I’m thrilled to continue our collaboration,” series creator Liz Feldman said in a statement, according to TVLine.
Vienna Blood
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: $15-$20 million (season 1)
Vienna Blood, the period crime drama set in 1900s Austria, will get a third season. Like the previous two seasons, the next one will air on the BBC in the U.K. and PBS in the U.S.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 11
Curb Your Enthusiasm is about to kick off its third decade on air. The long-running HBO show, which first premiered back in 2000, has been renewed for season 11.
“Believe me, I’m as upset about this as you are,” creator and star Larry David said of the news. “One day I can only hope that HBO will come to their senses and grant me the cancellation I so richly deserve.”
Ozark
Status: Final Season
Seasons: 4
Ozark will be back for one more season. The fan-favorite Netflix drama will get a supersized fourth and final season, consisting of 14 episodes instead of the usual 10. Season four has been split into two parts with seven episodes each.
Never Have I Ever
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Mindy Kaling’s hit Netflix coming-of-age comedy, Never Have I Ever, has been renewed for a third season. The story will continue to focus on The story centers around Devi Vishwakumar, an Indian-American Tamil girl seeking to improve her social status at her school.
The Kominsky Method
Status: Ended
Seasons: 3
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
The Kominsky Method has come to an end after its third season. Netflix had renewed the Chuck Lorre-created comedy starring Michael Douglas and Alan Arkin for a third and final run. “The Kominsky Method has been a true passion project for me and it’s been an incredible experience to see the warm response from both audiences and critics. I’m excited to wrap up the story with this final chapter,” Lorre said of the renewal in a statement, Variety reported.
The Rookie
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
Following strong ratings in its third season, ABC picked up The Rookie for a fourth season. The cop drama stars Nathan Fillion as John Nolan, the oldest rookie at the Los Angeles Police Department. According to Deadline, the series averaged nearly 10 million total viewers this season.
Grey’s Anatomy
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 18
ABC had announced that Grey’s Anatomy will be renewed at least through Season 18, with star Ellen Pompeo extending her contract to continue playing Dr. Meredith Grey. The medical drama’s, currently in that 18th season and remains one of ABC’s most-watched scripted shows.
Original cast members Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr. were able to return this season, while longtime cast members Giacomo Gianniotti and Jesse Williams departed the show in more recently.
The Flash
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 8
The Flash will continue to anchor The CW’s Arrowverse, following the conclusion of Arrow last year. The superhero series has been renewed for an eighth season, tying it for the longest-running DC Comics show on the CW. Also coming back for more in the Arrowverse: the newly recast Batwoman, which has been renewed for a second season, and the ensemble series Legends of Tomorrow, which will return for season seven.
The Resident
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 5
After earning only modest ratings in its first and second seasons, The Resident continued to see a dip in viewership in season three. According to TVSeriesFinale, the Fox show earns about 3.8 million weekly viewers, approximately 23% less than its preceding season. Despite the decline in ratings, the network renewed the series for a fourth, and later fifth season, the latter of which kicked off in September 2021.
Carol’s Second Act
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Carol’s Second Act is not getting a second act of its own. In May, CBS canceled the Patricia Heaton-led medical comedy after one season. The 18-episode freshman series didn’t perform as well as the network may have hoped, earning lower viewership than the same time slot last year.
You
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
Est. Production Cost: $1.5-$3 million per episode
You will be back to give audiences the creeps next year. In January, Netflix renewed its addictive stalker drama for a 10-episode third season. With a massive social media presence and enough viewership to land it on No. 5 on Netflix’s list of its top 10 most popular shows of 2019, the hit series was pretty much a shoo-in for renewal. Then, ahead of the third season premiere, it was renewed for a fourth season as well.
Stumptown
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
ABC’s Stumptown has joined the growing list of TV shows to get axed over coronavirus-related production delays. The network renewed the graphic novel-inspired series earlier this year, but has ultimately opted not to move forward with a second season due to scheduling issues. ABC Signature, the company that produces the series, will reportedly shop the show to other networks and streamers.
Proven Innocent
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Fox’s Proven Innocent was canceled abruptly in May 2020. The announcement was made only a day after the legal drama aired its freshman season finale, making it the last episode of the series. The show starred Rachelle Lefevre and Kelsey Grammer.
Love, Victor
Status: Final Season
Seasons: 2
Hulu has ordered a third and final season of the hit freshman show, Love, Victor. The show, a spin-off of the 2018 film Love, Simon, was the streamer’s most-watched drama during the week of its premiere, according to Deadline.
Married At First Sight
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 13
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Married at First Sight isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In August, Lifetime issued a massive six-season renewal to the flagship reality series, ensuring its future through Season 17. The preemptive renewal comes as Married at First Sight continues to deliver strong ratings in its 11th season.
Taste The Nation
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Hulu is bringing back Taste the Nation, the docuseries starring Padma Lakshmi, who also executive produces the series. The show, which earned critical acclaim in its June debut, explores the rich food culture of diverse communities across America. Season two will consist of 10 episodes.
Soulmates
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
AMC’s Soulmates won’t kick off its freshman season until October, but it’s already been renewed for season two. The channel has issued an early renewal for the series, which takes place 15 years in the future and centers on a scientific discovery that changes the lives of everyone on the planet.
Hunters
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Amazon has ordered a second season of the thriller drama Hunters, starring Al Pacino, Logan Lerman and Jerrika Hinton. The show, executive produced by Jordan Peele, follows a diverse band of Nazi hunters living in New York in the late ’70s.
Tacoma FD
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
The shenanigans of Station 24 will continue into season three. TruTV has renewed the half-hour comedy, Tacoma FD, following the firefighters of a station house in one of the rainiest cities in the U.S.
Perry Mason
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 1
Est. Production Cost: $74.3 million per season
HBO has picked up drama Perry Mason for a second season. The series stars Matthew Rhys as a private investigator in 1930s Los Angeles.
Animaniacs
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Hulu is thrilled to be bringing back Animaniacs. The streaming service has given its upcoming reboot of the classic animated series a big show of support, having ordered a third season.
The Conners
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
The Lanford family is staying together for the time being. ABC renewed the Roseanne spin-off for a third season, which kicked off in October 2020.
Tuca & Bertie
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
Netflix once canceled its adult animated series, Tuca & Bertie, after only one season. However, it managed to find new life on Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim. They ordered a third season just last August. The show, which featured Tiffany Haddish and Ali Wong in lead vocal roles, earned strong reviews from critics, but that apparently wasn’t enough to draw in viewers. Netflix announced the cancellation in July, with creator Lisa Hanawalt confirming the news on Twitter shortly after.
BoJack Horseman
Status: Ended
Seasons: 6
BoJack Horseman has embarked on its final ride. In September 2019, Netflix announced that the sixth season of the critically acclaimed animated comedy would also be its last. After releasing the first half of its final season last fall, the second half began airing on Jan. 31, 2020.
Will & Grace
Status: Ended
Seasons: 11
Will & Grace has officially come to an end — for the second time. The hit sitcom concluded for good following the conclusion of its 2019-2020 season, which marked the 11th season of the overall series.
“We think of the Will & Grace [revival] episodes the way Karen Walker thinks of martinis — 51 is not enough, 53 is too many,” executive producers Max Mutchnick, David Kohan and James Burrows said in a statement prior to the release. “That is why, after consulting with the cast, we all have decided this will be the final season of Will & Grace.”
Shrill
Status: Ended
Seasons: 3
Hulu’s series starring Aidy Bryant, Shrill, has come to an end. Shortly after confirming it was renewed for a third season, it was confirmed that this would also be the last season, which concluded May 7th 2021.
Locke and Key
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Netflix has renewed its adaptation of the comic book series Locke and Key for at least one more season. The second season deals with the Locke siblings as they adjust to their new roles as the Keepers of the Keys, but the plot of the third season is still unknown.
Love Is Blind
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Netflix issued a renewal for a third season for its hit reality series, Love Is Blind. It was already filmed last year in 2021.
The Circle
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
Also coming back to Netflix’s slate of reality shows: The Circle, which received a two-season renewal from the streamer in March 2020. The social experiment competition series earned plenty of word-of-mouth following its premiere in January. Season two of the show will premiere sometime in 2021.
Station 19
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 5
ABC issued another renewal for its Grey’s Anatomy spinoff, Station 19. It’s currently in its fifth season, following the heroic firefighters at the Seattle Fire Department.
Spinning Out
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Netflix’s figure skating drama won’t return for season two. The series premiered in January 2020 to middling reviews, and the streaming service confirmed the show’s cancellation about a month later. The decision sparked outrage from fans, who have already started a petition to save the show.
Truth Be Told
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Apple picked up drama Truth Be Told for a third season. After a semi-anthological second season, only time will tell before see what the series will tackle next.
Step Up
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 2
Step Up, formerly known as Step Up: High Water will return for season three after it was canceled by its broadcaster YouTube. The dance series originally aired two seasons on YouTube Premium before getting axed in August 2019. In May 2020, Starz opted to save the series, bringing it back for another 10-episode season.
Prodigal Son
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
Fox has axed Prodigal Son after two seasons, turning the May 18 season finale into a series ender. According to TVLine, the thriller’s dwindling viewership was a deciding factor in its cancellation. The show ranked fourth in total audience ratings among Fox’s six original drama.
American Housewife
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 5
Est. Production Cost: $1.5 million per episode
ABC has opted not to pick up American Housewife for a sixth season. The comedy starred Katy Mixon as wife and mom Katie Otto, who struggles to fit in with her wealthy and snooty new neighbors in the town of Westport, Connecticut.
The Goldbergs
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 9
Est. Production Cost: $3.1 million per episode
The Goldbergs has recently had its ninth season begin at ABC. The veteran comedy, based on creator Adam F. Goldberg’s own childhood, follows a chaotic but loving family navigating life in the ‘80s. The renewal follows the tragic passing of George Segal, a series regular on the show who died in March 2021 of complications from bypass surgery.
A Million Little Things
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
A Million Little Things kicked off its previously confirmed fourth season in September 2021. Set in Boston, the drama centers on a tight-knit group of friends who are left reeling after a tragic event.
The Bachelor
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 26
Est. Production Cost: $3.3 million per episode
The search for love will continue on The Bachelor. As expected, ABC’s flagship reality competition series kicked off its 26th season in January 2022.
Good Girls
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 4
Est. Production Cost: $36-$43 million per season
Good Girls has been canceled after four seasons. The story of these three suburban mothers has come to an end.
FBI
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
Est. Production Cost: $5-$7 million per episode
FBI returned for its fourth season in September 2021. The police procedural follows an elite team of experts who work at the New York office of the FBI. Though the series saw a decline in viewership over the course of its second season, it remains one of the network’s strongest series, particularly in the drama genre.
MacGyver
Status: Ended
Seasons: 5
MacGyver has come to an end. CBS has announced that the fifth season of the adventure series, based on the 1986 TV show of the same name, will also be its last.
Magnum P.I.
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
CBS’ ‘80s remake, Magnum P.I., has begun its fourth season, kicking off October 1st of last year. The series has still been managing to maintain a fair amount of popularity.
The Neighborhood
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 4
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
CBS’ The Neighborhood returned for a fourth season in September 20th 2020.The Neighborhood is among the CBS’ strongest comedies and was considered a shoo-in for renewal, which proved true when it was renewed for a fifth season.
The Unicorn
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
CBS has canceled The Unicorn after just two seasons. Starring Walton Goggins, the show centered on a single dad learning to move on with his life and re-enter the world of dating after the death of his wife.
S.W.A.T.
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 5
Est. Production Cost: Unknown
S.W.A.T. is perhaps among the most surprising of CBS’ recent renewals. The crime thriller was considered “on the bubble,” following a significant drop in ratings Despite the decline, CBS gave the series another chance, with its fifth season launching in October 2021.
9-1-1
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 5
Est. Production Cost:$1.944 million per episode
One of the earliest renewals of 2020 went to the procedural, 9-1-1. Fox picked up the drama for a fourth season in April. The renewal comes as no surprise, as both 9-1-1 and its freshman spinoff, 9-1-1: Lone Star, rank as the network’s two highest-rated scripted series of the past, according to The Hollywood Reporter. 9-1-1: Lone Star was also renewed in conjunction with its predecessor in April.
Bob Hearts Abishola
Status: Renewed
Seasons: 3
The sitcom Bob Hearts Abishola returned for season three in September 2021. The CBS comedy, which stars Billy Gardell as a man who suffers a heart attack and ends up falling for the nurse caring for him — Abishola, played by Folake Olowofoyeku — was the network’s highest-rated new series in its freshman season, earning an average of 5.9 million viewers per week. And, of course, the series has been renewed for a fourth season.
Single Parents
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
ABC’s Single Parents has come to the end of its run. The sitcom has been canceled after two seasons, as the network confirmed this spring. The ensemble series, featuring Taran Kimman and Leighton Meester, was considered on the bubble, having earned a small but loyal fanbase throughout its brief run. Fans have already begun campaigning to save the show, with the hashtag #savesingleparents trending on Twitter shortly after the news of the cancellation.
Last Man Standing
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 9
Est. Production Cost: $3.5 million per episode
The Tim Allen comedy Last Man Standing has ended after its ninth season. While the show may be over now, it certainly gave us plenty of laughs and enjoyment along the way.
Schooled
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
Schooled is out for good. In May, ABC canceled the spinoff of The Goldbergs after just two seasons. In the ‘90s-set comedy, AJ Michalka reprised her Goldbergs character, Lainey Lewis, as she took a job as a music teacher at her old high school.
Man With A Plan
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 4
After four seasons, Man with a Plan is over. CBS opted to cancel the Matt LeBlanc-fronted sitcom in May, making it the only established series at the network not to get renewed this season. According to Deadline, the comedy was considered a reliable midseason performer for CBS, but its high production costs ultimately ended up costing it a chance at another season.
How to Get Away with Murder
Status: Ended
Seasons: 6
After six seasons, How to Get Away with Murder ended its drama-packed run in May. The show originated alongside Scandal and Grey’s Anatomy as part of Shondaland’s “TGIT” lineup on ABC. Throughout its run, How to Get Away with Murder not only delivered plenty of twists and turns but also made history along the way. In 2015, star Viola Davis became the first Black woman to win a lead actress in a drama Emmy for the show’s first season.
Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 2
After an emotional two seasons, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist has been cancelled. There was a holiday special on the Roku streaming service, but other than that, the show has come to an end.
Katy Keene
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
The CW has opted not to renew Katy Keene for a second season. Though the show wasn’t a big ratings earner, the cancellation still comes as somewhat of a surprise, as the show is within the Riverdale universe and hails from prolific showrunners Greg Berlanti and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa. According to Deadline, Warner Bros. Television, the studio behind the Riverdale spinoff, is currently exploring options to keep the show going.
The Baker & The Beauty
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
ABC has axed its romantic drama, The Baker and the Beauty, after one season. Based on the hit Israeli title, the show had a tough time connecting with viewers, ranking as one of the network’s lowest-rated series during its nine-episode freshman season.
Last Call With Carson Daly
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 18
After 17 years, Carson Daly bid adieu to his late-night series, Last Call with Carson Daly. The TV host explained on Twitter that he was leaving the series to focus on some of his other projects.
“I want to focus more on @TODAYshow and @NBCTheVoice & other areas I’m passionate about within our company,” he wrote. “For example, The Golf Channel has always been a favorite & we have a few exciting things in the works. I look forward to building on that.” He added that his family will always remain his top priority.
