Midseason 2026’s New Shows: Which Will Be Renewed & Canceled?

Meaghan Darwish March 10, 2026, 5:58 pm

'Scrubs,' 'Marshals,' 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,' and more new midseason show renewal chances based on ratings — Disney / Sergei Bachlakov; Sonja Flemming / CBS; Scott Gries / NBC

The 2025-2026 TV season is in full swing, and while there are plenty of returning favorites currently airing, there’s also a lot of fresh material unfolding following midseason debuts.

The biggest question is, which new titles will prevail and which aren’t looking like they’ll last beyond the current TV season. While it’s still early in the running, some stats offer interesting insight into what shows are likely to be renewed or canceled. Among the titles broadcasting on NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox, currently include the Scrubs revival, Best Medicine, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, and Marshals, among others.

Below, we’re taking a look at the initial ratings surrounding the newest midseason titles, including status updates on what’s been renewed already. Scroll down for a closer look at how the new midseason shows stack up, and let us know which ones you want to see back next TV season.

Josh Charles and Josh Segarra for 'Best Medicine' — Francisco Roman / FOX

*Best Medicine*

**Premiered:** Sunday, January 4

**Prediction:** Fox’s medical dramedy has already been renewed for another season.

The heartwarming show quickly captured the audience’s attention, and Fox acknowledged that with a well-deserved renewal.

**Average** (nine episodes): 0.25 rating, 3.170 million viewers

Harlan Coben for 'Harlan Coben's Final Twist' — CBS

*Harlan Coben's Final Twist*

**Premiered:** Wednesday, January 7

**Prediction:** Maintaining a steady audience, there’s a strong chance this new series will be back for more.

The famed writer brings his perspective to true crime stories for this docuseries.

**Average** (five episodes): 0.16 rating, 2.365 million viewers

Johnny Knoxville hosts 'Fear Factor: House of Fear' — Serguei Bachlakov / FOX

*Fear Factor: House of Fear*

**Premiered:** Wednesday, January 14

**Prediction:** Fox’s reboot of the classic competition series has found its audience, but will it be enough? We’re leaning in a positive direction, but only time will tell.

*Jackass* vet Johnny Knoxville embraces his stunt-driven past by taking on hosting duties for this refreshed version of *Fear Factor*.

**Average** (seven episodes): 0.43 rating, 2.095 million viewers

Patrick Dempsey for 'Memory of a Killer' — Christos Kalohoridis / FOX

*Memory of a Killer*

**Premiered:** Sunday, January 25

**Prediction:** Audience interest in a good mystery and Patrick Dempsey will be tested as we await word on this show’s uncertain future.

The drama may have intrigue, but numbers have been in steady decline since the show’s debut. Will there be enough time for the tides to turn?

**Average** (six episodes): 0.35 rating, 2.668 million viewers

Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe in 'The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins' — Scott Gries / NBC

*The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins*

**Premiered:** Monday, February 23

**Prediction:** NBC’s *30 Rock* reunion with Tracy Morgan and Robert Carlock is off to a strong start, but needs a few more episodes to air until we can declare it a touchdown.

The comedic team-up between Morgan’s washed-up athlete and Daniel Radcliffe’s documetnarian is non-stop joke machine we can’t get enough of.

**Average** (three episodes): 0.68 rating, 3.460 million viewers

Tom Ellis and Nick Gehlfuss in 'CIA' — Spencer Pazer / CBS

*CIA*

**Premiered:** Monday, February 23

**Prediction:** The crime drama is off to a respectable start, but it will need a few more weeks under its belt before we can make an accurate forecast for renewal potential.

The *FBI* spinoff has gone through some ups and downs on its way to TV screens, but is quickly finding its audience.

**Average** (two episodes): 0.20 rating, 3.685 million viewers

Judy Reyes and Sarah Chalke in 'Scrubs' — Disney / Sergei Bachlakov

*Scrubs*

**Premiered:** Wednesday, February 25

**Prediction:** Things are looking good for ABC’s revival series.

It seems that absence does make the heart grow fonder when it comes to viewers of *Scrubs*. The show’s triumphant return is keeping the laughs going more than 20 years later.

**Average** (three episodes): 0.57 rating, 3.758 million viewers

Luke Grimes in 'Marshals' — Sonja Flemming / CBS

*Marshals*

**Premiered:** Sunday, March 1

**Prediction:** The *Yellowstone* spinoff is off to a really strong start. If it continues to maintain its audience, *Marshals* is easily eligible for renewal.

The series putting Kayce Dutton (Luke Grimes) in the spotlight has come out of the gates strong, but will its early popularity stick week-to-week? Stay tuned to find out.

**Average** (one episode): 0.67 rating, 9.521 million viewers

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Connman
Mar 11, 2026
I've been enjoying Memory of a Killer, and hope it get renewed!
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Mark D. Moss
Mar 10, 2026
Something hiccuped with the Reggie Dinkins writeup ... the section below seems to be about Weakest Link!
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Christopher
Mar 11, 2026
CIA is good, but , not great. The main issue with this show are the two lead actors. They are OK, but, not strong enough. It will probably be renewed, but, I would not be surprised if it wasn’t.
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vetlass
Mar 11, 2026
I did not watch Final Twist or Fear Factor (not my cup of tea) and was not impressed with Reggie Dinkins (at all),Scrubs(reboot), nor Memory of a Killer. I seriously enjoy CIA (great to see Tom Ellis again), Best Medicine (love Annie Potts and the rest of the cast) and so far Marshals is holding my interest. It isn't easy adjusting to civilian life after being in the military for any period of time so I can relate to Kace's outlook on everything.