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CBS viewers are waiting to find out about the fate of Poppa’s House and The Equalizer, and they have a bit of an update. Neither series has been renewed for next season, but both shows still have a chance to return.
The network’s lineup for the 2025-26 season is very full, and there is only one slot left open for a comedy, according to those at the network. Deadline shared the following:
“In the case of Poppa’s House, starring Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr., I hear there are ongoing budget talks, and trimming the cost of the sitcom would improve its chances. Still, Poppa’s House is being evaluated alongside three pilots — DMV, Zarna and The Neighborhood planted spinoff — for what I hear is likely one comedy slot next season. (CBS already renewed Monday comedy The Neighborhood for an eighth and final season as well as Thursday half-hours Ghosts and Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage.)”
As for The Equalizer, talks are ongoing for that series as well. Budget is also an issue for that series. The following was revealed:
“Like last year, I hear The Equalizer star/executive producer Queen Latifah is negotiating her deal with lead studio Universal Television which has been looking to trim costs on the show. Things are looking good on that front, I hear, and conversations between CBS and Universal TV are ongoing, sources said. People close to the show are hopeful that The Equalizer would get a renewal for what could be a sixth and final season. (If that doesn’t happen, the upcoming Season 5 finale could potentially serve as a series finale, I hear.)
There has been little talk about The Equalizer planted spinoff so it’s unclear whether the mothership could be used to launch the offshoot next season. If that happens, the two shows may have to split the season with a fall and midseason order, respectively, because CBS’ drama roster is packed.”
What do you think? Do you watch these CBS shows? Do you want them both to return next season? Or do you think CBS should fill their time slots with other programming?
Team save the money. Not the viewers.
I would like to see CBS return to comedy Thursday s with four-6 great comedies such as Papa’s house And whatever CBS has for their comedy lineup..
I watch The equalizer, Papa’s house, And the neighborhood religiously.These are great wholesome shows. Why when a good television is produced, The powers that be won’t cancel it. It’s getting to the point thay we can’t enjoy Network television, but be forced to watch pay-per-view.
Smh, it don’t surprise me that there is only one slot left and Pappas House is up to possibly not be renewed. We need our own network and do each other right and just keep our stuff on our platforms. This is sad! I really hope Papps House is renewed.
I really enjoy “Poppa’s House”. Please renew!
I do not like Poppa’s House. I love The Neighborhood! And would be so pleased if the new spinoff from the Neighborhood is chosen for the final comedy slot.
I enjoy watching the Equalizer very much. The thought that there is someone out there to help people is a great idea.
Mighty funny the decent shows always get canceled. And it never fails who CBS cancels.
I believe Poppa’s House would be a winner The Wayans family has proven they can deliver quality entertainment. They are very talented and very creative bringing fresh and new comedy. I’ve always been a fan.
They bet not cancel either or. It’s a shame everytime we get a good back show back on TV it gets canceled. Ughhhh. I might need to start a petition. Or Hulu or someone else needs to pick these shows up