13 Broadcast Shows That Still Haven’t Been Renewed
What To Know
- Thirteen scripted shows across ABC, NBC, and Fox remain in limbo as networks continue to announce renewals and cancellations ahead of the 2026-2027 season.
- Some shows have strong ratings, like ABC’s Scrubs and NBC’s The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins and Law & Order: SVU.
- Fox’s Murder in a Small Town and ABC’s Shifting Gears are notable for having already aired their season finales.
As broadcast networks announce more renewals, it becomes more and more glaring which scripted shows have not yet gotten a pickup for another season. There are still 13 shows across ABC, Fox, and NBC that remain in limbo ahead of the 2026-2027 season. (CBS has made decisions about all its scripted shows.)
ABC has yet to renew R.J. Decker, The Rookie, Scrubs, Shifting Gears, and Will Trent. Shifting Gears may be the most surprising, given the finale aired February 4 and, compared to the rest of the network’s scripted shows, it’s second in the key demo among adults 18-49 and fourth in average viewers.
Scrubs and Will Trent seem like they should be locks for renewals as well; the comedy is first in the key demo and fifth in viewers, while the drama is sixth in the demo and second in viewers.
The Rookie and R.J. Decker‘s futures seem a bit more uncertain. Given the longevity and success of The Rookie, however, we think that even with it being eighth in the key demo and viewers (out of 10), it will still be renewed. The freshman drama, however, is last in the key demo and seventh in viewers, so it’s likely that how it does in the next few weeks will determine its fate.
Over on NBC, Brilliant Minds, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, The Hunting Party, Law & Order, Law & Order: SVU, and Stumble are still awaiting decisions. Given Reggie Dinkins‘ success (first in the key demo, though seventh in viewers compared to the rest of the network’s scripted shows), it should be renewed. The other freshman comedy, however, likely won’t be so lucky; Stumble is 10th in the key demo and 12th in viewers (out of 13).
As for its dramas, Law & Order and SVU have been on so long — both for 20+ seasons — that it does seem like when both end, they’ll get farewell, final season runs. Both are also consistently doing well, with the mothership eighth in the demo and fifth in viewers, and its spinoff is fifth in the demo and fourth in viewers, that it does feel like it’s just a matter of when, not if, they’ll be renewed.
The Hunting Party and Brilliant Minds, on the other hand, are both near the bottom — 11th in demo and viewers for the former, and last in the demo and 11th in viewers for the latter — and there does seem to be real reason to be concerned about either being picked up for a third season.
Fox still has two shows it has not renewed or canceled: Going Dutch and Murder in a Small Town. The lack of news about Murder in a Small Town is particularly notable — its finale aired in December 2025. It’s 11th in the key demo but fourth in viewers, so it’s not clear which way it could go. As for the comedy, it’s 12th in the demo and 11th in viewers (of 13), so its chances don’t look good.
Which shows are you most worried about being canceled? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Really hope Murder In a Small Town gets renewed. Love that show!!!
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Us too. We love that show Murder in a Small town. Please don’t take it off. Please
From a VW also.
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Hope Will Trent, The Rookie and Murder in a Small Town will all be back.
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Bring back Will Trent!
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The Rookie is the best of them all.
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The Rookie, Will Trent, Murder in a Small Town and Shifting Gears, definitely. My husband and I love those shows!
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I’d like to know about Law & Order Organized Crime. There has been zero update on that.
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I'm certain the OC office set is being used for the new FBI spinoff (CIA), which feels telling to me.
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Same!
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The Rookie, RJ Decker, Will Trent and The Hunting Party.
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Love Law and Order and Law and Order SVU hoping they both get renewed.
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I hope BRILLIANT MINDS & MURDER IN A SMALL TOWN gets renewed! I LOVE both of these shows! I think(in lue of Eric Danes death)NBC should have re-aired the episode with him playing a firefighter with ALS. THAT WAS SUCH A TOUCHING EPISODE, I WAS CRYING 😭😭😭 AT THE END!
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Murder in a small town and Shifting
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I’m really disappointed that Watson was cancelled. I love that show - the interesting cases and quirky characters. And of course Dr. Watson/Morris.
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Watson was cancelled?! Oh nooooo!
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Please bring back murder in a small town
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C
The Rookie, Will Trent and Shifting Gears are among my favorites as is RJ Decker. The last is growing on me. It's gotten better with each episode.
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the rookie is for sure getting renewed by next week hopefully. I can't lie I gave up on Rj decker the episodes started to feel long in a bad way
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I love RJ Decker. What makes it feel long to you?
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I love Will Trent and hope it has a long run. And I hope Stumble returns. Though I watched and liked Brilliant Minds, I don’t expect it to return.
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Murder in a small town the rookie and will trent all need to be renewed. Makes the week and especially Tuesdays doable
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The Rookie
Will Trent
ALL 3 Law & Orders !!
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Hope Murder in a Small Town is renewed.
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Love Will Trent & The Hunting Party. Only one will be back.
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YES for Will Trent, The Rookie & Brilliant Minds. BRILLIANT MINDS needs more consistent scheduling!!!
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Please renew Murder in a Small Town. It's an amazing show and my ultimate favorite.
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Would miss Murder in a Small Town for the chemistry between the two leads.
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Murder in a Small Towna Small, The Rookie and both Law & Orders all great shows!!!
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The Rookie, Will Trent, and Murder In A Small Town are my favorites so hope they are renewed!!
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Rookie, Will Trent need renewed!
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I hope Will Trent, Murder In A Small-town and Brilliant Mind,Rookies all be renewed
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Law and order & law and order svu & the rookie
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Bring back Law and Order Organized Crime on NBC in its old time slot after SVU.
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I JUST discovered Murder in a Small Town and quite quickly burned through both seasons. There's just something about the two lead actors that I love so much; I would be annoyed if they cancel it. I love The Rookie and Will Trent. The Rookie is reaching that length where I'd be bummed if it ends but also satisfied if say they had to film a final season and wrapped it up nicely. Will Trent has at least another season in it. Haven't finished RJ Decker yet to judge it.
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Hunting Party!! Love this show!! I really hope it gets renewed!!
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Love Murder in a small town, The Rookie and Will Trent. Please don’t cancel them.
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The Hunting Party and Murder in a small town. RJ Decker is growing on me
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Just hoping Will Trent the rookie Law and order SUV the hunting party are the shows that will be definitely coming back
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SVU has to be renewed! It's the best show and the only one these I've ever seen
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What else will be on TV ? Will Trent in #1 in my book; Brilliant Minds is brilliant; no pun intended. 😀 The Rookie is fire 🔥 in a police 🚔 😳 kind of way. Come on what programming can replace theses. I see " High Potential " is not on the list. However, its concept mimicks Will Trent's format.
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High Potential will def have a 3rd Season. 😉
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I love Murder in a small town. Pray it is renewed
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Brilliant Minds!!! The BEST show !
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Brilliant Minds, The Rookie, Will Trent
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Will Trent, The Rookie and SVU. Don't do this too me!
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Bring back Watson.
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The Hunting Party & Brilliant Minds are 2 of my favorites, would ABSOLUTELY be sad if not renewed. Tired of the stupid comedies the stations are airing now.
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The rookie needs as many seasons as Grey's anatomy. It's literally the only show I watch besides reality TV. Love it!
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Will Trent and The Hunting Party
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Will trent, murder in a small town my show to watch
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The Rookie and Will Trent are staples in our house and we’ve been fans from the beginning. I’m a Law and Order, SVU girl. It’s my favorite show (even listen to a SVU podcast).
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K
The Hunting Party deserves to be renewed!!!
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I am extremely upset that they have decided to cancel Watson. It's one of the most interesting shows on nowadays.
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B
Brilliant minds, will trent, the hunting party, law & order, svu, shifting gears. These are my favorite shows.
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I love the Hunting Party and stumble was actually pretty funny! Shows like Stumble seem to not pick up momentum until the 2nd season. Look at St. Denis Medical.. I wasn't sure it was gonna take off but I think it's doing well now. And Will Trent.. I've been a huge fan since the beginning.
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Law and Order Law and Order SVU Shifting Gears The Rookie and Will Trent
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Murder in a Small Town is the best new show to break thru in years! So much more to watch than those old ones going on for 20 years?? Ugh it should be prime time so everyone can get to embrace how good it is! Hope it goes for years to come..really glad I found it..better than Tracker Who is now so boring and I've seen all episodes, I hate the new cast,, should have kept the beginning people..oh well who picks..
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I look forward to watching:
Will Trent,, brilliant minds, murder in a small town, the hunting party, and RJ Decker. Hope that they all get renewed.!
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There is so much going on with the Hunting Party. Please renew it for another season. I want answers.
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Stumble, Stumble, and Stumble. I really love this show. It's funny and smart. I've watched the entire series twice and the pilot episode at least 6 times.
I NEVER rewatch shows, but for some reason this one is irresistible.
SAVE STUMBLE PLEASE
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Will Trent is my fav and RJ Decker is really hitting its stride, hope it gets a season 2
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RJ Decker is a consistently high quality and entertaining show!
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The Rookie is my favorite TV show. The acting is exceptional. I hope it doesn't get canceled.
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The Rookie,SVU and Brilliant Minds.
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I watch and enjoy every show mentioned except the Law and Orders. I hope they all come back and also the Law and Orders for my sister.
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The Rookie. Murder in a small town, Hunting Party , switching gears, Brilliant Minds, Law and Order and Law and Order SVU and R J Decker
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I want Murder in a small town, and Shifting gears to stay on. I love those two shows.
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The Rookie, Will Trent, Murder in a Small town, Shifting Gears, RJ Decker- I love love love them!! Please oh please don’t cancel them 🙏
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The Rookie and Will Trent
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Do not want to see The Rookie cancelled, love that show. Also Will Trent.
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The Rookie, Will Trent. Murder in a Small Town, RJ Decker. Hunting Party
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Will Trent and The Rookie I can do without the others.
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The rookie, murder in a small town, hunting party, Will Trent
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Please get rid of The Rookie or if you must keep it rid the show of the paramedic wife Bailey. She is just an annoying character!
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Law and Order and SVU are my favorites! Everyone I know loves both of them!
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Also Organized Crime! What a great show!
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Rookie and will Trent needs to stay
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Out of all of those, The Rookie is the only one i really want to get renewed.
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The only 2 shows I watch of any of these are Murder in a Small Town and The Hunting Party. If they don't get renewed, if love to see Netflix pick them up and let them do more with both of them.
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I hope The Rookie gets renewed and also Scrubs!
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Bring back the Rookie, Will Trent and the new JR Decker are all great. Would love to see them all back next season
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Shifting Gears and the Rookie need to return
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I truly like Murder in a Small Town. The Rookie and Will Trent.
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The Rookie and Shifting Gears i hope will come back love theses shows
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Murder in a Small Town, The Rookie, Will Trent, RJ Decker
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Murder in small town. The rookie shifting gears.
Take off willtrent it stupid
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Rookie Brilliant Minds Murder in Small Town and Trent are our favorites - please renew
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Murder in a Small Town, Watson and Stumble should be renewed. Stumble is a good belly laugh, which we all need.
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Please save RJ, Rookie, L&O, Will Trent, Hunting Party, Brilliant Minds and Murder in a Small Town!!
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RJ, Rookie, Murder in small town, Will Trent all should be kept!!!
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I like the Hunting Party I think its a show but I doubt it will be renewed for season 3 I will be shocked if it returns for season 3
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Shifting Gears and Law & Order SVU are the only 2 I watch of these.
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Keep the Rookie its best of all.
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The Rookie I love so much I watch their reruns every Sunday night on ABC I look forward every week to have them on the air. The only new one Decker I didn’t care for and Scrubs I didn’t care for I love medical shows that are not funny a lot of people are going threw medical problems to them and it should not be funny.I was in the medical profession and watching people with incurable diseases especially children had a hard time handling it!
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Time to cancel the Rookie. The new characters are lame, storylines are terrible. It’s run its course.
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