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NBC has currently canceled seven programs in 2026.
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Among the most notable cancelled projects are: Brilliant Minds TV series« и «Law & Order: Organized Crime» .
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The channel is also ceasing to broadcast all of its syndicated programming.
As the 2025-2026 season comes to a close, we're saying goodbye to several shows that won't be returning next year.
A number of NBC shows, from original scripted series to daytime talk shows, were not renewed for this fall. Among them is a spinoff series «Law and Order» under the name «Organized crime» , medical drama «"Brilliant Minds »" starring Zachary Quinto and «"The Kelly Clarkson Show"» .
Additionally, NBCUniversal will no longer produce any syndicated television programs such as Access Hollywood и The Steve Wilkos Show.
In a statement for The Hollywood Reporter , Explaining the decision, NBCUniversal's Frances Berwick said: "NBCUniversal is making changes to our first-run syndication division to better align with local stations' programming preferences.".
Read on to find out everything we know about the NBC shows that won't be making the fall lineup this year.
Brilliant minds
Zachary Quinto as Dr. Oliver Wolff on "Brilliant Minds." Photo: Pief Weyman/NBC via Getty
After just two seasons, NBC is saying goodbye to the series. «Brilliant Minds» .
Inspired by the works of renowned physician and writer Oliver Sacks, particularly his books «The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat» и «An Anthropologist on Mars - Brilliant Minds» tells the story of New York neurologist Dr. Oliver Wolf, a gifted specialist who also suffers from facial recognition disorder, played by Zachary Quinto.
As reported by Deadline , TV series «Brilliant Minds» failed to gain a loyal audience and became the lowest-rated drama series on NBC. The situation was made worse by the fact that the show's ratings "slumped by double-digit percentages compared to last year," despite maintaining its Monday slot after show "The Voice".
Some of the actors reacted to the fate of their series on Instagram. "I'm going to miss working with these people so much. Not just the ones you see on screen, but the hundreds of others who worked on this project," wrote Brian Altemus, who played Dr. Charlie Porter, in an Instagram post. .
Meanwhile, director and executive producer DeMaine Davis shared a photo of the cast with the caption: "This has been my family for two seasons. What a privilege. The pure joy of working with these people is something I will and already carry with me every day.".
Stumble
Series «Stumble» was canceled after just one season, which concluded in March. The series, a mockumentary about a college cheerleading team, starred Broadway icon Kristin Chenoweth and also featured Jenn Lyon, Taran Killam, Jarrett Austin Brown, Anissa Borrego, and Arianna Davis.
The comedy debuted in November to positive reviews from critics. Unfortunately, viewership reportedly fell short of the high ratings, and the series failed to attract a large enough audience to warrant a renewal for another season.
Karamo
A promotional image for the film "Karamo" featuring Karamo Brown. Source: NBCUniversal
To the host of the show «Karamo» was Karamo Brown, known for show "Queer Eye"« , and it was a daytime talk show focused on conflict resolution, intended as a successor to «"Mori", At the same time, Brown promised to take a less sensational approach to the program.
Unfortunately, the syndicated series will not return for a sixth season. Brown, who also recently said goodbye to «Queer Eye» , judging by his Instagram, is busy creating motivational videos.
The Steve Wilkos Show
Steve Wilkos for "The Steve Wilkos Show." Photo: Heidi Gutman/NBC
The Steve Wilkos Show, which debuted in 2007 and aired for 19 seasons, is coming to an end. The series was hosted by Wilkos, a former police officer and security director. The Jerry Springer Show.
New episodes of the series will be released throughout the summer, and after its conclusion in the fall, reruns will begin.
Law and Order: Organized Crime
Chris Meloni as Elliot Stabler on "Law & Order: Organized Crime." Photo: Virginia Sherwood/PEACOCK via Getty
The TV series "Law & Order: Organized Crime", The series, which starred Christopher Meloni again as Elliot Stabler, ran for five seasons before being cancelled. .
The cancellation came in April, nearly a year after Season 5 was scheduled to conclude in June 2025.
In 2025, Meloni admitted to PEOPLE that he wasn't sure if there would be a sixth season of the series. «"Organized crime »"I don't know if there will be another one. You're asking about America," he said.
Following the news of the show's cancellation, Meloni posted a touching video on Instagram. "Hey everyone, I just saw that the cancellation was announced." The OC series ( Organized Crime), " he said. "So I'd like to take this moment to thank the fans who not only helped bring the character of Elliot Stabler to life and extend his life, but who also stuck with him and welcomed his return.".
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A promotional photo for "Access Hollywood" featuring Mario Lopez, Kit Hoover, Zuri Hall, and Scott Evans. Source: NBCUniversal Syndication Studios
The iconic Hollywood news show, hosted by Mario Lopez, Kit Hoover, Zuri Hall, and Scott Evans, will soon end after nearly thirty years on the air. Its companion program, Access Daily , was also closed.
Access Hollywood Program will end in September 2026. The announcement was made in March as part of NBCUniversal's decision to discontinue all programming in syndication.
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Kelly Clarkson in Season 6 of "The Kelly Clarkson Show." Photo: Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal via Getty
The Kelly Clarkson Show is ending after seven seasons, but the host insists it was her decision alone and unrelated to NBCUniversal's decision to discontinue all programming in syndication.
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Clarkson said the decision was driven by a desire to spend more time with her children. "It wasn't an easy decision, but this will be my last season as host." The Kelly Clarkson Show« . "Giving up my daily schedule will allow me to focus more on my children, which feels necessary and right for the next stage of our lives," she wrote in an Instagram post in February 2025. .
Last August, Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, died after a battle with skin cancer. His illness forced Clarkson to cancel several Las Vegas concerts. New releases The Kelly Clarkson Show will air throughout the fall.
Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly.