Everyone knows that horrible feeling when a favorite show gets canceled. Maybe you saw the cancellation coming, or maybe it catches you completely off guard. But either way, the disappointment sinks in as you wonder if there’s any chance the show might be saved by another network or streamer.
A few months back, the major TV networks NBC and CBS made tough calls to cancel several comedies, including some fan favorites. We're talking about shows such as Poppa's House, Night Court and Lopez vs. Lopez. While several factors played into each show's cancellation, low ratings were the biggest culprit.
In April 2025, CBS canceled Poppa's House after just one season. Then, in May 2025, NBC decided to axe Night Court and Lopez vs. Lopez after three seasons of each. Since we're now in a world where streaming platforms dominate, and we've seen some canceled broadcast shows find new life online, fans naturally hoped these comedies might get a similar second chance.
For example, Manifest was dropped by NBC after three seasons in June 2021 before Netflix swooped in and saved the day. The streaming giant revived the show and gave it a fourth and final season to wrap up the story. So, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for fans of Poppa’s House, Night Court or Lopez vs. Lopez to hope for a similar last-minute rescue. But the truth is, not every canceled show gets that kind of second chance. And unfortunately, it doesn't look like the odds are in favor of these NBC and CBS comedies.
A fan asked TVLine's CCO Matt Webb Mitovich, who is known for his insider knowledge and sharp TV industry insights, if there were any updates on canceled shows like Poppa’s House, Lopez vs. Lopez and Night Court being picked up by other networks or streaming platforms. His response was pretty straightforward. He explained that, generally, shows on major networks that have low ratings and small audiences rarely get “saved." In other words, because these shows didn’t attract enough viewers, it’s uncommon for another network or streamer to decide to continue them.
"As a rule, low-rated, little-watched network sitcoms seldom get “saved.”"
As time goes on with no positive updates, it becomes increasingly clear that these comedies are unlikely to find new homes. Sadly, it looks like fans will have to accept the final curtain on these series and look ahead to new favorites on the horizon. NBC has two returning comedies set to premiere with new seasons this fall. They are St. Denis Medical season 2 and Happy's Place season 2. If you haven't caught up on CBS's comedy sitcom Ghosts, you might want to do so soon because the fifth season is scheduled to premiere on Oct. 16.
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