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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 like P’s H. ❤️
Don’t take off equalizer
Please don’t cancel the Equalizer , the best show I’ve been watching , it’s only a few good ones left . Why did they cancel Magnum PI , it was
I enjoy the equalizer, nice to see a female hero helping the needy supported by the auxiliary people who support the drama. Varied weekly stories add more to the series as we learn more about the actors prior life and occupation.
Please keep Equalizer!
I definitely want them to return. Poppa’s House is really getting good and funny. I watched the Equalizer not too long ago for the first time and it is pretty good. My partner is weird about what is watched on TV. I let him know ahead of time I’ll be watching Poppa’s House on Monday nights.
Renew the Equalizer ! It’s a fantastic show.
I love the Equalizer, Poppa House and Watson. I think CBS should keep them both, and get rid of The Neighborhood, it’s run it’s course.
Please leave these alone. They are wonderful, clean shows.
So what is this?First you move the Equalizer to the back of the lineup behind inferior shows and now you’re talking about whether it should be renewed.Im not gonna say the obvious, but this isn’t about the program!
I love the Equalizer and the whole cast. We don’t have enough female led crime/drama shows. Bring it back, please.
Please do not cancel The Equalizer show. I love it so much.
Renew them all!!! Finally some good shows on tv again!
I love both shows please don’t canceled them find something else
Poppa’s house is bad. Individually the Wayans are funny. Together it’s a dumpster fire of overacting. The Neighborhood’s time has come. The Marty character has possibilities for a spinoff. Queen Latifa was never believable in that role.
Please Don’t cancel Equalizer it’s one of the Best shows on CBS. I also love watching the Neighborhood. Seems like every time a good black show comes alone it gets canceled but NCIS which I admit has some diversity characters is spin off toooo many times.
I totally agree, they always go after the black shows first. The neighborhood is past it’s time, why not cancel that show. Next you all be canceling Watson, right?