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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 love Poppa’s House, The Equalizer, and Swat. They are great shows and very popular. This can’t all be about the budget. What’s really going on?
IS EVERYTHING WITH CBS ABOUT MONEY?? SWAT,BLUE BLOODS,AND NCIS HAWAII were good shows that i supported from day one and all gone. Everything cannot just be about the dollar.
Renew both The Equalizer and Poppa’s House. I’m so sick and tired of CBS canceling good shows. They’ve canceled two FBI shows just to bring on two more and they’ve canceled SWAT! That’s a HUGE mistake on their part! We might stop watching CBS if they keep canceling the popular shows!
The Equalizer is one of my very favorite shows. I really hope that it gets another season.
Cancel them both cmon it shouldn’t be this hard…..wayans shouldn’t even have a series after what he did to lethal weapon
Poppas house and Equalizer should be cancelled!!
I love & look forward to viewing all of the Equalizers episodes. I think ALL of the actors are doing a great job. Despite the violence- it shows that family & friendships are the most important part of life. I woukd hate to see this show cancelled!
Bring them back
I just started the equalizer and I’m hooked! Please keep it
I love the equalizer please bring it back !!! People love Dante and robin the show is really good !!! Everybody at my job be talking about it .. we need another season!!!!
They should not charge for each episode
Renew
Equalizer is my favorite show and surprisingly I laugh my head off watching poppy’s house. I also enjoy the new origins to NCIS. Thursday night line up my favorite along with Sunday night with the tracker. He does an remarkable job playing the tracker.
The Equalizer is great and deserves another season at least.
Please keep Equalizer and Poppa’s House. You’ve already canceled two of the FBI, shows aswell as SWAT that are popular as well. Sounds like I might have canceled CBS from my viewing due to fact not much left for my interest.
Yes i might doing the same . Cancel supporting them.