NBC has announced the fate of several of its hit shows, including a “Law & Order” spinoff series, a long-running entertainment news program and multiple daytime programs.
“NBCUniversal is making changes to our first-run syndication division to better align with the programming preferences of local stations,” Frances Berwick, chairman of Bravo & Peacock unscripted for NBCUniversal said in a statement, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
She added, “These shows have provided audiences with great talk and entertainment content for many years and we’re very proud of the teams behind them.”
‘On Brand with Jimmy Fallon’
“The Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon will not be returning to his unscripted series, “On Brand With Jimmy Fallon.”
The show, which followed Fallon “as he starts a marketing agency and fills it with the most creative, clever, and competitive go-getters he can find,” was canceled after just one season, per Deadline.
‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’
While not technically canceled, “American Idol” legend Kelly Clarkson announced she is walking away from her beloved talk show.
“I have been extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of people at [The Kelly Clarkson Show], both in Los Angeles and New York,” she wrote in a statement shared via Instagram in February.
She added, “There have been so many amazing moments and shows over these seven seasons. I am forever grateful and honored to have worked alongside the greatest band and crew you could hope for, all the talent and inspiring people who have shared their time and lives with us, all the fans who have supported our show, and to NBC for always being such a supportive and incredible partner.”
As Clarkson’s plan to step away “from the daily schedule” to prioritize her growing family, it was later announced that she would be returning to her coaching role on “The Voice.”
‘Karamo’
“Queer Eye” star Karamo Brown’s talk show was canceled after its fifth season. His hit Netflix series also recently premiered it’s final season.
‘Access Hollywood’ and ‘Access Daily’
NBC pulled the plug on its long-running entertainment news programs, “Access Hollywood” and “Access Daily,” after nearly 30 years on air.
The network announced the shocking news in March.
The show will continue production through the summer with its current host Mario Lopez, Kit Hoover, Zuri Hall, and Scott Evans.
‘The Steve Wilkos Show’
At the same time as the “Access Hollywood” and “Karamo” announcements, NBC dropped the news that “The Steve Wilkos Show” will also not be returning.
After 19 seasons, making it the second-longest-running daytime talk show, “The Steve Wilkos Show” will wrap this summer.
‘Brilliant Minds’
Zachary Quinto’s “Brilliant Minds” will come to an end after its second season.
The medical drama was the network’s “lowest rated drama series on linear with the steepest double-digit year-to-year declines despite having the same post-‘Voice’ Monday time slot as last season,” according to Deadline.
Quinto’s co-star Al Calderon, shared his reaction to the cancellation via Instagram.
“What a life changing experience,” he wrote. “Met forever friends. Learned from the absolute best. Was reminded that my voice mattered. Learned that it’s okay to believe in yourself. Felt like I was part of something.”
‘Law & Order: Organized Crime’
“Law & Order: Organized Crime” — which premiered in 2021 — starred “SVU” legend Christopher Meloni, who reprised his role as Elliott Stabler. The spinoff series was canceled after five seasons.
“I don’t know if there’s going to be another. You’re asking for America. But season five is airing on NBC this fall,” he told People in November 2025.
‘Stumble’
Unfortunately for “Stumble” fans, the show did not survive past its first season.
The mockumentary-style series about a cheerleading team starred Jenn Lyon, Taran Killam, Jarrett Austin Brown, Anissa Borrego and Arianna Davis. Kristin Chenoweth also appeared in a recurring role.
