CBS Cancels 'Poppa’s House,' 'The Summit' After One Season

CBS has canceled the sitcom 'Poppa’s House,' starring Damon Wayans Sr. and Damon Wayans Jr., and the reality competition series 'The Summit,' both after one season, ahead of the 2025-26 season. 'Poppa’s House' was praised by its creators and featured a family-centric cast, but its lower ratings and competition for comedy slots led to its cancellation. 'The Summit' also struggled with low viewership, joining other CBS reality shows that lasted only one season. In a broader lineup shakeup, CBS is renewing top franchises like 'NCIS' and 'Ghosts,' while ordering new series such as 'DMV' and 'Einstein.' The network's strategy focuses on prioritizing high-performing shows and introducing fresh content. Fans have expressed disappointment over the early cancellation of these series, which had just started building audiences.