CBS Faces Tough Decisions as Fall 2025 Programming Takes Shape

NEW YORK, NY — CBS is making significant adjustments to its programming schedule ahead of the fall 2025 season, with the network announcing the cancellation of several shows and the introduction of new series.

Among the shows that will not be returning are popular titles from CBS’s lineup. In contrast, the network has confirmed new additions like a spinoff and an offshoot. However, the fate of the beloved series The Equalizer, starring Queen Latifah, remains uncertain.

The Equalizer premiered in 2021 and is currently in its fifth season, with the finale set to air on May 4. Fans are eager to learn if there will be a sixth season as the network has not yet made an official announcement.

Reportedly, financial concerns are influencing these decisions. Queen Latifah has purportedly agreed to certain concessions that could improve her show’s chances for renewal. If The Equalizer is picked up for a sixth season, insiders suggest it will be a 13-episode run, slated as a potential final season.

Traditionally, Seasons 1 and 4 consisted of 10 episodes each, while Seasons 2, 3, and 5 had 18 episodes, making a 13-episode order a middle-ground solution.

In related news, a spinoff featuring actors from The Equalizer has been in development, and there have been indications that the April 20 episode served as a backdoor pilot for this new project. Reports of a spinoff initially emerged in November 2024, with casting confirmations following in January 2025.

As CBS continues to finalize its fall lineup, viewers will need to stay tuned for updates regarding the future of The Equalizer and other series. The network is expected to release the full details of its programming schedule in the coming weeks.