CBS Finale Dates 2026: When Your Favorite Shows Are Signing Off (and Which Ones Are Saying Goodbye for Good)

Brace yourselves, CBS has officially dropped its 2025–2026 season finale schedule, and it’s a mix of victory laps, cliffhangers, and a few quiet goodbyes that may sting more than expected. From long-running staples to freshman experiments, the network is clearing the stage for summer and not every show is making it out alive.

Let’s start with the headline grabbers. The Neighborhood and DMV are both clocking out for good on May 11, signaling the end of an era for one and a short-lived run for the other. And in a move that feels almost surreal, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is slated for a “series finale” on May 21. Yes, you read that right, late night may be getting a serious shake-up.

Over on the drama side, the NCIS universe continues its dominance. NCIS wraps its 23rd season on May 12, paired with NCIS: Sydney closing out season three the same night, while NCIS: Origins signs off its sophomore run on May 5. That’s a lot of procedural comfort food in one week and CBS knows exactly what its audience likes.

Elsewhere, finales are stacked deep into late May. Survivor celebrates its milestone 50th season finale with a three-hour event on May 20, because subtlety has never been its thing. FBI and newcomer CIA wrap on May 18, while Ghosts, Elsbeth, and Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage anchor a packed May 21 lineup that feels like CBS flexing its bench strength.

Reality and news staples aren’t going anywhere quietly either. 60 Minutes (season 58) and 48 Hours (season 39) continue their seemingly eternal runs, while America’s Culinary Cup wraps its first season on May 13, still figuring out its place in the crowded food-TV landscape.

And then there’s Watson, ending its run on May 3. A series finale this early in its lifecycle suggests CBS didn’t exactly find its next must-watch hit there, harsh, but not surprising in today’s brutally competitive TV ecosystem.

The takeaway? CBS is doubling down on what works, franchises, familiar faces, and reliable formats, while quietly trimming the fat. It’s a strategy that won’t win points for risk-taking, but it does keep the lights on.

CBS 2025–2026 Finale Schedule

Date	Time	Show	Finale Type
April 23	9:00–11:00 PM	Matlock	Season 2 Finale
May 3	10:00–11:00 PM	Watson	Series Finale
May 5	9:00–10:00 PM	NCIS: Origins	Season 2 Finale
May 11	8:00–8:30 PM	The Neighborhood	Series Finale
May 11	8:30–9:00 PM	DMV	Series Finale
May 12	8:00–9:00 PM	NCIS	Season 23 Finale
May 12	9:00–11:00 PM	NCIS: Sydney	Season 3 Finale
May 13	9:30–11:00 PM	America’s Culinary Cup	Season 1 Finale
May 16	10:00–11:00 PM	48 Hours	Season 39 Finale
May 17	7:00–8:00 PM	60 Minutes	Season 58 Finale
May 18	8:00–9:00 PM	FBI	Season 8 Finale
May 18	9:00–10:00 PM	CIA	Season 1 Finale
May 20	8:00–11:00 PM	Survivor	Season 50 Finale
May 21	8:00–9:00 PM	Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage	Season 2 Finale
May 21	9:00–10:00 PM	Ghosts	Season 5 Finale
May 21	10:00–11:00 PM	Elsbeth	Season 3 Finale
May 21	11:35 PM–12:37 AM	The Late Show with Stephen Colbert	Series Finale
May 22	8:00–9:00 PM	Sheriff Country	Season 1 Finale
May 22	9:00–10:00 PM	Fire Country	Season 4 Finale
May 22	10:00–11:00 PM	Boston Blue	Season 1 Finale
May 24	8:00–9:00 PM	Marshals	Season 1 Finale
May 24	9:00–10:00 PM	Tracker	Season 3 Finale
May 27	8:00–8:30 PM	Hollywood Squares	Season 2 Finale

As finale season rolls in, expect emotional send-offs, a few unresolved plot threads (because of course), and the annual guessing game of what’s next. For viewers, it’s the best kind of TV whiplash: celebration, cancellation, and just enough intrigue to keep you coming back in the fall.