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Lingo has had its first season cut short. CBS has pulled the game show from the Wednesday night schedule and replaced the series with reruns of popular dramas. However, viewers can rest assured that the game show will return.
Hosted by RuPaul Charles, the Lingo series has already been renewed for the 2023-24 season, and the remaining first season episodes will be added to season two.
The move is possibly due to potential strikes in the industry. Contracts with the Writers Guild, Directors Guild, and SAG-AFTRA all expire in the coming months. Networks are trying to prepare for possible production delays that will impact the fall television season by filming early and trying to stockpile content.
CBS revealed more about the plans for Lingo in a press release.
Encores of CBS dramas will air in place of the previously scheduled LINGO on Wednesdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT). LINGO was recently ordered for a second season and the remaining four original episodes will be scheduled for next season.
Wednesday, March 22
8:00-9:00 PM, ET SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT FBI: MOST WANTED “Patent Pending” (OAD: 11/15/22)
10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT TRUE LIESWednesday, March 29
8:00-9:00 PM, ET SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT FBI “Into the Fire” (OAD: 11/22/22)
10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT TRUE LIESWednesday, April 5
8:00-9:00 PM, ET SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT FBI: INTERNATIONAL “Hail Mary” (OAD: 12/13/22)
10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT TRUE LIESWednesday, April 12
8:00-9:00 PM, ET SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT CSI: VEGAS “Grace Note” (OAD: 12/8/22)
10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT TRUE LIESAs previously announced, LET’S MAKE A DEAL PRIMETIME, hosted by Emmy Award winner Wayne Brady, will broadcast four new specials, on Wednesday, April 19, Wednesday, April 26, Wednesday, May 3 and Wednesday, May 10 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
What do you think? Are you a fan of Lingo? Are you surprised by this move by CBS? Do you plan to watch the return of the game show next season?
Love the show and I love the host. I’m sorry that it was cold so quickly that look forward to its return.
I loved Lingo and miss it. It was like a Wordle TV show. I really like word games and was very sad when Lingo wasn’t available any more.
Thought it was the worst game show I have ever seen
You finally got something interesting on and what do you do? Cancel it for the season. So what’s the point of new programs if your going to pull them?