CBS Cancels CSI: Vegas and So Help Me Todd

In a significant shakeup, CBS has announced the cancellation of two shows: the dramedy So Help Me Todd and the procedural drama CSI: Vegas. This decision comes after the network renewed 11 scripted series for the 2024-25 season, marking its first cancellations of the spring.

Performance Overview

Despite CSI: Vegas averaging around 6.4 million viewers per episode and So Help Me Todd drawing approximately 6.3 million, both shows struggled to meet CBS’s high standards. The network has been dominating the ratings, with 12 of the top 15 scripted series since mid-February, when the post-strike lineups were unveiled.

Upcoming Changes

The cancellation of these two shows is part of a broader transition for CBS. Alongside the departures of CSI: Vegas and So Help Me Todd, other shows like Young Sheldon and Bob Hearts Abishola will also conclude at the end of the 2023-24 season. Blue Bloods is in its final season, with its last episodes set to air in the fall.

New Additions for 2024-25

Looking ahead, CBS is preparing to introduce three new dramas for the upcoming season:

• NCIS: Origins: Focusing on a younger version of Leroy Jethro Gibbs.
• Watson: A Sherlock Holmes-adjacent medical drama.
• Matlock: A reboot led by Kathy Bates, which is a holdover from the previous development cycle.

Additionally, CBS will feature two new comedies: a Young Sheldon spinoff and Poppa’s House, starring Damon Wayans Sr. and Jr.

Conclusion

The cancellation of CSI: Vegas and So Help Me Todd marks a significant change in CBS’s programming landscape. As the network continues to refine its lineup, viewers can expect new series that aim to capture the audience’s attention in the coming season. Keep an eye on CBS’s broadcast scorecard for updates on cancellations, renewals, and new pickups.