Topic: Ending or Canceled TV Shows for the 2020-21 Season
76 Ending or Canceled TV Shows for the 2020-21 Season — Updated on 3/1/2021
Here’s a list of TV shows that aired (or are expected to air) during the 2020-21 season (roughly September 2020 through August 2021) but won’t be back for the 2021-22 season. Not finding a show that you believe has been canceled? Check the following season lists -- 2018-19 | 2019-20
Most recent additions: Younger (TV Land), NCIS: New Orleans (CBS), Mom (CBS), We Are Who We Are (HBO), Truth Seekers (Amazon), Brooklyn Nine-Nine (NBC), The Split (BBC One/SundanceTV), Your Honor (Showtime), Wynonna Earp (Syfy), Lou Dobbs Tonight (FOX Business Network), On MY Block (Netflix), Trickster (2020) (CBC/The CW), Big Hero 6 (Disney XD), Shrill (Hulu), The Bold Type (Freeform), Raven’s Home (Disney), At Home with Amy Sedaris (truTV), Year of the Rabbit (Channel 4/IFC), Peaky Blinders (BBC One), Britain’s Got Talent (ITV), Animal Kingdom (2016) (TNT), The Pack (Amazon), Insecure (HBO), Green Arrow and the Canaries (The CW), Caillou (PBS), His Dark Materials (HBO), Carmen Sandiego (Netflix), Lizzie McGuire (2020) (Disney+), Helstrom (Hulu), Hoops (Netflix), Feel Good (Netflix), Wilmore (Peacock), Superstore (NBC), DuckTales (2017) (Disney XD), The Haunting of Hill House/Bly Manor (Netflix), Utopia (2020) (Amazon), Queen Sono (Netflix), The Expanse (Amazon)
**Red = most recent entry**
This list will be updated as the season progresses so feel free to bookmark and check back. I also took the liberty of replacing most of the original TV show links with the show pages available here at next-episode. If I’ve missed something, or if you spot any incorrect info, please let me know.
After Life (Netflix)
After Life has a little more life in it. Ricky Gervais recently revealed that he has already written the episodes for season three, but there won’t be a fourth season.
Americanah (HBO Max) [In Development]
The streaming service ordered this series but then, due to the pandemic delays and star Lupita Nyong’o having to drop out of the project, the order was cancelled.
Animal Kingdom (TNT) [Ending in 2021-22 Season]
TNT has renewed the Animal Kingdom TV series, one of the cable channel’s few remaining scripted shows, for a sixth and final season. The final episodes will likely air in 2022.
At Home with Amy Sedaris (truTV)
Amy Sedaris is shutting the doors to her home. At Home with Amy Sedaris has been cancelled, per Deadline, which means viewers will not see a fourth season on truTV. The series aired its third season last year, and it will now be available for viewing on HBO Max.
Atypical (Netflix)
Sam Gardner’s story is coming to an end on Netflix. The streaming service has announced that the Atypical TV show has been renewed for a fourth, albeit final, season. The final 10 episodes are expected to be released in 2021.
Away (Netflix)
The Away mission has been grounded. Netflix has cancelled the astronaut drama series so, there won’t be a second season.
Baroness Von Sketch Show (CBC/IFC)
A Canadian sketch comedy series, this show ends after five seasons and 41 total episodes.
Better Call Saul (AMC)
Better Call Saul fans had some bittersweet news come from the TCA’s. The series has been renewed for another season ahead of its fifth season premiere next month, but season six will be its last season. Production will start later this year, and it will be on the network in 2021.
Big Hero 6 (Disney XD)
Big Hero 6 is coming to an end on Disney XD. The cable channel has announced that the current third season will end the animated series. New episodes are set to resume on February 1st, and viewers will see a two-part finale air on February 15th.
Black Lightning (The CW)
There’s a power outage in the Arrowverse. The CW has confirmed that the Black Lightning TV series will end with its upcoming fourth season. The final season kicks off on Monday, February 8th.
The Bold Type (Freeform)
The women of Scarlet will return for one more year. Freeform just announced they’ve renewed The Bold Type for a fifth and final season. There will be just six episodes this time around, down from the 16-episode order of the fourth season.
Bosch (Amazon)
Bosch is getting an early renewal and an end date. Amazon has picked up a seventh and final season of its hit drama series starring Titus Welliver and based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling books. The renewal comes ahead of Bosch’s sixth-season premiere later in 2020 on Amazon Prime Video.
Britain’s Got Talent (ITV)
British broadcaster ITV has canceled the 2021 season of Simon Cowell’s entertainment juggernaut Britain’s Got Talent because producers were not convinced that cast and crew could be kept safe amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (NBC) [Ending in 2021-22 Season]
Brooklyn Nine-Nine is ending once again, along with the show’s chances of a ninth season. The workplace comedy series initially ran for five seasons on FOX before being cancelled, and then revived by NBC. Now, after three seasons on the peacock network, the show will end again. A premiere date has not been announced but the eighth and final season has been delayed until the 2021-22 season, following coronavirus production shutdowns.
Caillou (PBS)
After 20 years on the air, long-running PBS Kids show Caillou has been canceled. PBS Kids made the announcement on Twitter, along with tips for parents on how to break the news to children, but it appears that many are cheering the decision and are happy to say goodbye to a series that they have complained has been teaching their kids bad habits.
Carmen Sandiego (Netflix)
One more season of Carmen Sandiego is coming. The fourth and final season of the animated series, starring Gina Rodriguez, will arrive in January.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix)
Horrific news for fans of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Netflix just announced the final group of eight episodes (aka Part Four) of the TV show will premiere later this year. There won’t be a third season (Parts Five and Six).
Conan (TBS)
Conan O’Brien’s late-night series on TBS, Conan, is coming to an end in June after 10 seasons. This will end his 28-year run as a late-night host, previously leading Late Night with Conan O’Brien (1993-2009) and The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien (2009-10) on NBC.
Connecting… (NBC)
This remotely-filmed comedy series was dropped after four episodes with the remaining four episodes being released online.
Dead to Me (Netflix)
It seems that the Dead to Me TV show isn’t long for this world. Netflix has announced that the show has been renewed for a third but final season.
Doc Martin (ITV)
Doc Martin, starring Martin Clunes as the grumpy British doctor, is to hang up his stethoscope next year with the tenth and final season of the UK drama.
Drunk History (Comedy Central)
Drunk History was set to return for a seventh season after a renewal last summer, but now those plans have been cancelled.
DuckTales (2017) (Disney XD)
The adventure is coming to an end. Variety reports Disney XD has cancelled their DuckTales TV show reboot after three seasons.
Evel (USA Network) [In Development]
A limited series based on the life of stunt performer Evel Knievel, this show was set to star Milo Ventimiglia in the lead role. Due to production delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the series order was cancelled.
The Expanse (Amazon) [Ending in 2021-22 Season]
Amazon Studios is planning for the future. The company announced today that The Expanse TV series has been renewed for a sixth and final season on Amazon Prime Video.
F is for Family (Netflix)
Netflix is bringing the F Is for Family TV series back for a final run in 2021. The streaming service has renewed the animated comedy TV show for a fifth season but that will also be the end.
Feel Good (Netflix)
There’s mixed news for fans of the Feel Good TV series on Netflix. The streaming service has renewed the dramedy series for a second, albeit final, season. The first season had been a co-production with Channel 4 in the UK but the second season will be a Netflix exclusive.
Filthy Rich (2019) (FOX)
The soapy twists and turns of the Monreaux family won’t see a second season on FOX. The network has cancelled the Filthy Rich TV series after five episodes.
G.L.O.W. (Netflix)
Bittersweet news for GLOW fans. The TV show won’t be returning due to the ongoing pandemic. Netflix has dropped plans for the fourth and final season of GLOW.
Grace and Frankie (Netflix)
Grace and Frankie is set to end after its seventh and final season – but not before becoming Netflix’s longest-running original. The digital platform has handed the Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin comedy a 16-episode run for its final season, taking the total number of episodes to 94. This comes ahead of the premiere of season six, which will premiere in January 2020.
Green Arrow and the Canaries (The CW) [In Development]
Deadline has now revealed that Green Arrow and the Canaries is not moving forward. However, The 100 prequel still has a chance to air. In fact, a possible deal could see the series air on both The CW and HBO Max. The options for both casts expired last year.
The Haunting of Hill House/The Haunting of Bly Manor (Netflix)
It appears they have run out of haunts for the anthology! Netflix has cancelled the series which first featured The Haunting of Hill House followed by The Haunting of Bly Manor.
The Haves and the Have Nots (OWN)
The eighth season of The Haves and the Have Nots just kicked off on OWN this week. While the series hasn’t been cancelled, it seems like the Tyler Perry drama is coming to an end in 2021 and won’t have a ninth season.
Helstrom (Hulu)
Though there’s still plenty of evil to vanquish, Daimon and Ana are out of work. Hulu has cancelled the Helstrom TV series so, there won’t be a second season of the fantasy horror series.
His Dark Materials (HBO) [Ending in 2021-22 Season]
It looks like Lyra’s adventures are coming to a conclusion. HBO and BBC One have renewed the His Dark Materials fantasy mystery series for a third and final season.
Hoops (Netflix)
It looks like this game is over. Netflix has cancelled the Hoops TV series so, there won’t be a second season.
I'm Sorry (truTV)
The plug has been pulled on season three of I’m Sorry. The truTV series had been renewed for a new season set to arrive this year, but COVID-19 has caused a reversal of that earlier renewal.
Insecure (HBO)
Last May, HBO renewed the Insecure TV series for a fifth season, and today, the cable channel announced that would also be the final season.
Judge Judy (Syndication)
The 25th season of this popular simulated courtroom series is the end but, Judge Judy Sheindlin will star in a new series called Judy Justice.
Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!)
The end is coming for the Keeping Up with the Kardashians TV show. E! has announced that the unscripted TV series is ending with the 20th season which will air sometime in 2021.
The Kominsky Method (Netflix)
Sandy and Norman are getting together for one last act. Netflix has announced they’ve ordered a third season of The Kominsky Method for the 2020-21 season. Season three of the series will also be the final season.
L.A.'s Finest (Spectrum)
Syd and Nancy’s partnership is over. Spectrum Originals has cancelled the LA’s Finest TV series so the police procedural TV series won’t be returning for a third season.
Last Man Standing (FOX)
The Last Man Standing TV show is ending but, this time, it’s not a cancellation. The FOX network has announced that the upcoming ninth season will wrap up the show.
The Lincoln Lawyer (CBS) [In Development]
The network had given a series production commitment for this show but, a year later, in the midst of the pandemic, CBS decided not to move forward.
Lizzie McGuire (2020) [In Development]
The revival of the Lizzie McGuire series is not moving forward. Via Instagram, Hilary Duff on Wednesday informed her followers that plans for a revival of her sitcom have been cancelled. But, the series could still return at a later date.
Lost in Space (2018) (Netflix)
The journey of The Robinson family isn’t over just yet. Netflix has announced that the Lost in Space TV series has been renewed for a third, albeit final, season. The new episodes are expected to be released in 2021.
Lou Dobbs Tonight (FOX Business Network)
Lou Dobbs Tonight will no longer air on Fox Business Network. The cable channel has dropped the high-rated news series from its prime-time lineup.
Lucifer (Netflix)
Lucifer fans are in luck! Netflix just announced they’ve ordered a sixth and final season of the supernatural TV show. The streaming service had previously announced that the upcoming fifth season would be the end.
Mom (CBS)
In the fall, Anna Faris left Mom, and now, the long-running sitcom is leaving CBS. The network has announced that the comedy series is ending and that the series finale will air on Thursday, May 6th.
NCIS: New Orleans (CBS)
CBS won’t be back to The Big Easy for the 2021-22 television season. The network has decided to cancel the NCIS: New Orleans TV series and end it with the current seventh year.
neXt (2020) (FOX)
The battle for humanity’s survival is ending earlier than hoped The FOX network has cancelled the neXt TV series so there won’t be a second season, a victim of low ratings and COVID-19.
On Becoming a God in Central Florida (Showtime)
Showtime has announced that plans for a second season of the On Becoming a God in Central Florida series have been cancelled.
On My Block (Netflix)
Netflix is getting ready to say goodbye to Cesar, Ruby, Monse, and Jamal. The streaming service has renewed the On My Block drama series for a fourth and final season of 10 episodes (two more than season three).
Ozark (Netflix)
The saga of the Byrde family will soon be coming to an end after Netflix renewed Ozark for an expanded fourth and final season.
The Pack (Amazon)
A canine competition series, this show was cancelled following complaints from People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Peaky Blinders (BBC One)
It was announced today that the cast and crew of Peaky Blinders have gotten back to work on the sixth season of the BBC One drama series (the show streams on Netflix outside of the UK). It was also revealed that this will be the final season but, according to series creator Steven Knight, the story will “continue in another form.”
The President Is Missing (Showtime) [In Development]
The President Is Missing appears to be dead in the water. Showtime has cancelled its plans for the dramatic series that’s based on the book written by James Patterson and Bill Clinton. David Oyelowo was set to star in the series with Anne Dowd.
Queen Sono (Netflix)
In an unfortunate turn of events, Queen Sono has been cancelled. The streaming service has reversed it’s renewal decision and there will be no season 2 for the drama series.
Raven’s Home (Disney)
It looks like the current Season 4 will be the last.
Sexy Beast (Paramount Network) [In Development]
Sexy Beast is not moving forward at Paramount Network. The cable channel ordered the prequel series last year, and it was still in development when COVID-19 hit. However, the merger that created ViacomCBS has caused more issues. With budget cuts, the series is seeing itself cut.
Shameless (Showtime)
The end is near for the Shameless TV show. Showtime has renewed the show for an 11th and final season. The final 12 episodes will begin airing Summer 2020. According to Showtime’s co-president of entertainment, Gary Levine, the 10th season cast is set to return. There’s hope that Emmy Rossum will return before the end.
Shrill (Hulu)
Shrill is coming to an end sometime this spring. The Hulu comedy TV series is ending with the upcoming third season.
The Society (Netflix)
There’s been a change of plans at Netflix. The streaming service previously renewed The Society TV series for a second season. Now, those plans have been cancelled due to COVID-19.
The Spanish Princess (Starz)
The cable channel ordered a “second run” of episodes to wrap up Catherine of Aragon’s story.
The Split (BBC One/SundanceTV)
The BBC and AMC’s SundanceTV have renewed Sister relationship series The Split for a third and final season.
Stumptown (ABC)
Bad news for Dex and her friends. ABC renewed the Stumptown TV series for a second season back in May but now, due to production delays, those plans have been cancelled.
Supergirl (The CW)
Supergirl will be taking her last flight. The CW and producers Warner Bros TV and Berlanti Productions just announced that the drama series starring Melissa Benoist will conclude with the upcoming sixth season, set for premiere on the CW in 2021.
Superstore (NBC)
The doors of Cloud 9 doors are closing during the 2020-21 television season. NBC has revealed that the Superstore TV show is ending and won’t have a seventh season.
The Third Day (HBO)
A limited series starring Jude Law and Naomie Harris, this series concluded after six episodes and a special.
Tosh.0 (Comedy Central)
Tosh.0 is coming to an end. Deadline reports the Comedy Central TV show will end after its upcoming 12th season.
Trickster (2020) (CBC/The CW)
The Trickster TV show will have a shorter than expected lifespan. The drama series, which originates on CBC in Canada, is currently airing its first season on The CW. Trickster had already been renewed for a second season in Canada but now, those plans have been cancelled.
Truth Seekers (Amazon)
Revolving around a team of paranormal investigators, this comedy series was cancelled after one season of eight episodes.
Utopia (2020) (Amazon)
Someone else will have to save the world. Amazon Prime Video has cancelled the Utopia TV show so there won’t be a second season.
The Walking Dead (AMC) [Ending in 2021-22 Season]
AMC has revealed that The Walking Dead series will end with an expanded 11th season of 24 episodes which will be aired over two years.
We Are Who We Are (HBO)
The story of Fraser and Caitlin is over, at least for now. The cable channel says there are currently no plans for a second season.
Wife Swap (Paramount)
The cable channel is being rebranded to Paramount Movie Network sometime in 2021, and as a result Ink Master, Wife Swap, and Battle of the Fittest Couples will all be cancelled.
Wilmore (Peacock)
Wilmore has ended its run on Peacock after one season but, it wasn’t cancelled. The late-night series aired its last episode on Friday night with Kerry Washington, Gina Yashere, and Sue Bird as guests.
Wynonna Earp (Syfy)
Wynonna and her team will return on Syfy — for a little while. The cable channel has cancelled the Wynonna Earp TV series so, there won’t be a fifth season. On the bright side, there are hopes of finding a new home for the series and Syfy will air the final six episodes of season four starting on March 5th.
Year of the Rabbit (Channel 4/IFC)
Year of the Rabbit will not be returning for season two on IFC after all. Channel 4 in the UK, which co-funds the comedy series, has backtracked on its second season renewal from last February due to COVID-19.
Younger (TV Land)
Starring Sutton Foster, this dramedy series ends with a seventh and final season of 12 episodes.
Your Honor (Showtime)
The end is near for Michael Desiato. Showtime has confirmed that Your Honor will indeed end next Sunday so, there won’t be a second season.
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Notes:
AMC has revealed that The Walking Dead series will end with an expanded 11th season of 24 episodes which will be aired over two years. AMC previously ordered six extra installments for season 10 so there are still 30 episodes yet to come. The show is expected to air its season finale in 2022.
Sources — TV Series Finale | The Cancel Beast | CancelledSciFi | RenewCancelTV | TVLine | Deadline | Metacritic