CBS Cancels Watson and DMV for 2026-2027

CBS has canceled its sophomore medical mystery drama Watson and freshman workplace comedy DMV, marking the end of both series as the network finalizes its 2026-2027 lineup of returning scripted programs. The announcements came ahead of the broadcaster's full schedule reveal on April 15, with Watson concluding its second season on May 3 and DMV wrapping its single season on May 11.

Both shows had lingered in uncertainty since January, when CBS issued early renewals to a slate of other series but left Watson and DMV as the only on-air scripted programs without confirmation. Officials cited low ratings as a key factor, with the pair ranking among the network's weakest performers. Watson, starring Morris Chestnut as Dr. John Watson in a modern twist on the Sherlock Holmes universe, debuted in January 2025 on Sunday nights behind Tracker and earned a second-season renewal based on solid initial viewership. However, a midseason shift to Mondays alongside FBI led to a noticeable decline, prompting a return to Sundays this spring that failed to reverse the trend. The series, set in a Pittsburgh clinic treating unusual cases with mystery-solving elements, featured recurring appearances...