CBS Cancels Watson — Here’s When the Final Episodes Air

Well, here we go again—CBS is cleaning house. If you were holding out hope for the future of Watson or DMV, it’s official: both got the axe. Yep, the network finally pulled the trigger on canceling both shows after what felt like months of radio silence. So if you’re a fan, start planning for some finale-watching pizza nights.

What Got Canceled and Why?

Watson (Morris Chestnut’s medical mystery, not the chatbot) and DMV (that sitcom about life behind the counter, starring Harriet Dyer) are both done after this season. This wasn't a total shocker if you follow the ratings game, but CBS really took its sweet time making it official. Out of all their scripted series up for renewal, these were the last two left twisting in the wind.

To get nerdy about it for a second, both shows were having a tough run:

• Watson: Ratings were already on life support, but things got even uglier when CBS switched its time slot from Sunday to Monday (for unknown reasons—maybe someone lost a bet?) and then changed their mind and moved it back. The audience did not follow.
• DMV: Ratings for live broadcasts were steady, but as soon as it came to on-demand and streaming numbers, things sorta fell off a cliff. Given how much networks care about those 'delayed multi-platform' stats these days, that's a one-way ticket to cancellation town.

While CBS was quietly letting these two languish, they went ahead and renewed a dozen other dramas—with shiny new entries like Marshals and CIA getting early pick-ups. They also made room for upcoming shows like Cupertino and Einstein (no idea what that last one is about yet, but the title gets my attention).

Mark Your Calendars (If You Still Watch Live TV)

For anyone who wants to see how these series wrap up, here are the dates:

• Watson: Series finale airs May 3 (after a two-season run)
• DMV: Final episode drops May 11 (this one’s only getting the single season treatment)

That means both finales hit less than two months after CBS gave them the boot. So at least they aren’t stretching out the suspense any longer than necessary.

What’s Next for CBS Comedies?

If you’re following network chess, here’s the inside scoop: CBS is apparently high on two comedy pilots, Eternally Yours (which has apparently blown execs away in early screenings) and Tillbrooks (already filmed, now just waiting for someone to make a decision).

With DMV and the long-running The Neighborhood both stepping aside, CBS suddenly has prime real estate available for new sitcoms in the 2026–27 TV season. So, whatever flops or becomes a sleeper hit next year, at least the network can claim they’re “trying new things.”

Quote of the Day (in context)

CBS execs gave Eternally Yours "an enthusiastic early response."

Translation: Don’t be surprised if you’re seeing ads for this one everywhere by fall.