NBC Cancels 9 Shows Ahead of 2026–27 Season, Including Brilliant Minds and The Hunting Party

NBC has officially ended Law & Order: Organized Crime after five seasons. The spinoff, starring Christopher Meloni as Elliot Stabler, first premiered in 2021 and produced 75 episodes. The series stood apart from other Law & Order shows by focusing on long-running investigations into criminal organizations rather than self-contained cases. Despite its high profile within the franchise, the drama will not be returning for a sixth season.

Brilliant Minds has been canceled after two seasons and will not return for a third. Starring Zachary Quinto, the medical drama drew inspiration from the writings of Oliver Sacks and debuted in September 2024. Created by Michael Grassi, the series earned positive reviews but struggled to maintain its audience. According to Deadline, it experienced NBC’s sharpest year-over-year ratings decline despite retaining the same prominent Monday slot following The Voice.

Stumble has been canceled after just one season. The comedy, which starred Jenn Lyon, centered on the competitive world of junior college cheerleading and premiered in November 2025. Although it received strong feedback from viewers, the series struggled in the ratings. With only 13 episodes produced, its cancellation was largely expected as it ranked among NBC’s lowest-performing scripted shows of the season.

The Hunting Party has been canceled after two seasons. Starring Melissa Roxburgh, Nick Wechsler, and Josh McKenzie, the procedural followed a team tasked with tracking dangerous fugitives who escaped from a secret prison. After debuting in January 2025, the show returned for a second season in 2026 but saw declining viewership. Season 2 averaged 3.7 million viewers after delayed viewing, marking a 13% drop from its first season.

The Kelly Clarkson Show has come to an end after seven seasons and more than 1,000 episodes. Hosted by Kelly Clarkson since 2019, the daytime favorite became one of NBC’s most successful talk shows, earning 22 Daytime Emmy Awards. Earlier this year, Clarkson revealed on social media that she was leaving to focus more on her children, writing, “This was not an easy decision.”

Access Hollywood will conclude after a 30-year run on television. The entertainment news series debuted in 1996 and is currently fronted by Mario Lopez, Kit Hoover, Zuri Hall, and Scott Evans. NBCUniversal said the decision is tied to efforts to better match syndicated content with local station needs. New episodes from Season 30 will continue airing through September.

Access Daily is also coming to an end, concluding its run alongside Access Hollywood. Originally launched as Access Hollywood Live, the program was rebranded in 2019 and expanded its focus to include celebrity interviews, entertainment news, fashion, food, and lifestyle content. Co-hosted by Mario Lopez, Kit Hoover, and Scott Evans, the show will continue airing new episodes through September before signing off.

The Steve Wilkos Show is ending after nearly two decades on the air and more than 2,000 episodes. Hosted by Steve Wilkos since 2007, the daytime series became a longtime staple of syndicated television. While production has officially concluded, viewers will still be able to watch remaining Season 19 episodes, which are scheduled to continue airing throughout the summer.

Hosted by Queer Eye star Karamo Brown, Karamo has been canceled after four seasons. Since its 2022 debut, the daytime series aired more than 400 episodes, tackling personal disputes, family relationships, and self-improvement topics. The show combined guest discussions with advice-driven conversations throughout its run. Although production is ending, new episodes will remain on the schedule through September.