Before we can get a look at next season’s TV schedules, we’ll have to say some tough goodbyes to our old favorite shows. As May begins, broadcast networks are handing out the last of this season’s major renewals and cancellations — starting with The Equalizer, which has been canceled after five seasons at CBS. The Queen Latifah drama was CBS’s last scripted series in limbo. It was better news in the midwest, as NBC ordered new seasons of each TV show in the One Chicago franchise — Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, and Chicago P.D. — to air next fall. As the highest rated shows on NBC, this was expected, but there are still plenty of shows at other networks waiting to hear their fates.
We’ve put together a list of all of the TV shows on the bubble this spring, complete with our predictions on whether they’ll live to see another season. That list will be updated with news as it comes in. But if you’re not a fan of dwelling on what we don’t know, keep on reading to find out what we do. This page will also be updated as more renewals and cancellations are announced.
Whether you’re looking to celebrate more of your favorites or mourn the loss of something on your regular rotation, we’re keeping tabs on all the shows that have been canceled or renewed in May below.
TV show cancellations
The Equalizer, CBS: The Queen Latifah-led drama has come to an end after five seasons. CBS announced its cancellation two days before the Season 5 finale, which is now the series finale. (May 2, The Hollywood Reporter)
TV show renewals
Chicago Fire, NBC: Firehouse 51 will be back in action for Season 14 next fall. (May 5, NBC)
Chicago P.D., NBC: NBC has ordered Season 13 of the police procedural set in the Windy City. (May 5, NBC)
Chicago Med, NBC: The docs at Gaffney Chicago Medical Center will scrub in for Season 11 later this year. (May 5, NBC)
