Two other CBS shows, “ NCIS: Origins ” and “ Fire Country ,” are getting shorter episode orders next season. “NCIS: Sydney” is getting the same treatment. “Fire Country” will go from 20 episodes in season 4 to 13 episodes in season 5, “NCIS: Origins” will go from 18 episodes to 10 and “NCIS: Sydney” will go from 20 episodes to 10.

The final episode of the CBS 'Late Show' will be May 21.

CBS has canceled a number of series so far in 2026, including 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' and 'Watson.' Here's everything to know about the CBS shows that have been canceled or are ending in 2026.

David Letterman is reflecting on his Late Show legacy ahead of the program’s imminent demise. The 79-year-old comedian was the original host of the late-night CBS show from 1993 to 2015 before passing the reins to Stephen Colbert.

CBS is set to reduce episode counts for several returning shows in the 2026–27 season, including Fire Country Season 5. The network has opted for shorter seasons across multiple dramas as it prepares to expand its slate.

David Letterman blasted CBS as “lying weasels” over the cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” disputing the network’s claim that axing it was purely financial.

NBC’s “Today” remains the top-rated morning program, according to the latest numbers. But ABC’s “Good Morning America” is surging in a bid to become the most-watched a.m. news and entertainment program.

Should you be worrying about the fate of your favorite broadcast series, or breathing a sigh of relief? With the 2025-26 TV season well underway, it’s time to take stock of which broadcast comedies and dramas are coming back - and which have been struck by the Grim Reaper’s axe.