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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?
I live to watch the equalizer every new episode.That’s my favorite. Please don’t cancel it. There’s just so much to not look forward to these days.And that’s my one show, I love to watch
Definitely keep the Equalizer! I love that show, I look forward to watching it!
Definitely keep the Equalizer! I love that show, I look forward to watching it!
Please renew Equalizer! I still can’t believe you canceled FBI International, FBI Most Wanted and Blue Bloods. At the rate you are canceling these shows there will be nothing I want to watch on CBS. You start a good show,.get the viewers engaged and then cancel it!!!
Not a fan of Blue Bloods but all the rest are great shows. NCIS is old and tired. The only good one was Los Angeles and that one was canceled. NCIS origins is the worst.
If the equalizer does not return. There goes Paramount+. No need to have it because The Equalizer is the main purpose for me having this subscription.
Don’t cancel either, in my opinion get rid of the reality-based shows.
I wanna see Poppa House ans the Equalizer get renewed.
Please keep the equalizer and cancel Poppas house
I love the equalizer show, it keeps you at the edge of your seat. Hope it will stay.
Keep both shows… I only watched cbs for these 2 shows!
Why CBS keep cancelling all the good shows like SWAT,Poppa House,Equilazer, and the Neighborhood. It seems like they cancelling all Black lead shows. Don’t get me wrong. I look at Tracker,Fire Country and others but none of those shows are up to be cancelled. So CBS stop cancelling shows that black Americans like.
That part!
Why CBS keep cancelling all the good shows. Sunday, Monday and Friday night is the only nights I watch TV is for those shoes. The rest of the days I don’t watch TV. So don’t cancel all the good shows.
Please keep Equalizer ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I have watched The Equalizer since it began and it is one of my favorite programs! Although everything I watch is on CBS, I don’t like Pappa’s House at all. I won’t be sad to see it go.
RENEW EQUALIZER and POPPA’S HOUSE and RENEW SWAT. CANCEL Fire Country
Please keep equalizer.. please. You all had a good Friday night lineup but there is nothing to watch now. Watching BLUE BLOODS on Friday night was what I looked forward to. I don’t watch papas house