CBS SHOCKS FANS WITH 3 CANCELLATIONS, MULTIPLE RENEWALS, AND MAJOR EPISODE CUTS FOR 2026 li02

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Matlock – Renewed for Season 3, with a Reduced Episode Count

Kathy Bates‘ Matlock is renewed for a third season! It will not debut until the midseason, in 2027. It only has 13 episodes for season three, which is down from 16 in season two.

She stars as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years and decides to rejoin the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills. As Matty endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world, she works alongside the firm’s younger associates.

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Tracker – Renewed for Season 4!

Tracker is actually CBS’ most popular drama series, and it was just renewed for a fourth season! It will air on Sunday nights in the fall.

Justin Hartley plays Colter Shaw, a trusted lone-wolf survivalist who, driven by the troubles of his past, uses his instincts to find the missing and collect rewards.