TV News Roundup: CBS Renews 18 Series

CBS today announced early renewals of 18 returning series for the 2017-2018 season, displaying the programming depth and stability of America’s Most Watched Network. Additional returning series pick-ups for next season will be announced at a later date.

The shows renewed to date include 6 comedies, 9 dramas, 1 reality series, 2 newsmagazines and a roster of hit programs across every night of the week. They also include the #1 scripted program/comedy THE BIG BANG THEORY; the #1 drama NCIS; the #1 new series BULL; the #1 new comedy KEVIN CAN WAIT; and the #1 newsmagazine 60 MINUTES.

In addition, 5 freshman shows are part of the Network’s early renewals, including BULL, KEVIN CAN WAIT, MACGYVER, MAN WITH A PLAN and SUPERIOR DONUTS.

Following are the renewed series to date for the 2017-2018 season:

KEVIN CAN WAIT
MAN WITH A PLAN
SUPERIOR DONUTS
SCORPION

NCIS*
BULL
NCIS: NEW ORLEANS

SURVIVOR

THE BIG BANG THEORY*
MOM
LIFE IN PIECES

MACGYVER
HAWAII FIVE-0
BLUE BLOODS

48 HOURS

60 MINUTES
NCIS: LOS ANGELES
MADAM SECRETARY

Not getting renewals, yet, are 2 BROKE GIRLS, CRIMINAL MINDS, CM: BEYOND BORDERS, CODE BLACK, THE GREAT INDOORS, TRAINING DAY, RANSOM and ELEMENTARY.

CBS will finish the current season as America’s Most Watched Network for the 14th time in 15 years. The Network will announce its new fall 2017-2018 schedule on Wednesday, May 17 at Carnegie Hall in New York City.