CBShas had some incredibly popular shows over the years. For example, the network has succeeded withThe Big Bang Theoryuniverse, creating two spinoffs withYoung SheldonandGeorgie and Mandy’s First Marriage. CBS is also owned by Paramount Global, who have the streaming network Paramount+, giving the network an easy streaming platform on which to air their series. Paramount has also seen huge success withYellowstoneand its spinoff series over the years.
At the same time,the past year has seen several notable cancellations by CBS. Most notably, the network controversially nixed the long-runningseriesBlue Bloods, upsetting many viewers. Last month, theFBIspinoff showsFBI: Most WantedandFBI: Internationalwere also cancelled, even thoughCIAis in development. These cancellations are said to be due to a rise in production costs and the need to rebudget. Now, another show has become a victim of these CBS changes.
Poppa’s House Is Being Cancelled
Poppa’s Househas officially been cancelled after one season. The CBS sitcom tells the story of the titular radio talk show host named who tries to manage his on-air persona while also parenting his adult son. The series was created by Kevin Hench and Damon Wayans andfeatures Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins, Tetona Jackson, Caleb Johnson, River Blossom, Wendy Raquel Robinson, and Geoffrey Owens.Poppa’s Housedebuted in late 2024 and has one episode left to air next week, on Monday, April 28.
PerDeadline,CBS has cancelledPoppa’s House. It was the only new series to get axed by the network, which renewedMatlock,NCIS: Origins,Watson, andGeorgie & Mandy’s First Marriage. Despite performing decently ratings-wise, its numbers fell below comediesGhosts,Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, andThe Neighborhood. The show had been asked to reduce its budget to improve its renewal chances, but even so, failed to make the cut.
What This Means For CBS
New Shows Struggle On The Network
Poppa’s House’s failure to stay on airhighlights the difficulties CBS is having as of late.Production costs pretty directly pit the network’s comedy shows against each other and not all were able to cut. As such, it will be interesting to see how the network adapts, and whether they slow down the production of new shows to spend time on existing ones or pivot strategies in some other major way. Either way, it is a really hard environment for new series, andPoppa’s Houseunfortunately felt the negative effects of this hardship.
