NBC Cancels Four Series Ahead of NBA Coverage, Studios Seek New Buyers

NBC has canceled multiple series ahead of its 2024-25 schedule to accommodate extensive NBA basketball programming, including dramas Found and The Irrational, and comedies Lopez vs. Lopez and Night Court. Found, starring Shanola Hampton, concluded after two seasons due to steep ratings declines and a change in its premise, while The Irrational, led by Jesse L. Martin, also faced significant viewership drops in its sophomore season. Lopez vs. Lopez, a sitcom co-created by and starring George Lopez and his daughter Mayan Lopez, ended after three seasons despite its groundbreaking portrayal of a Latino family, addressing themes like mental health and toxic masculinity. Night Court, a reboot led by Melissa Rauch, was canceled after three seasons amid declining ratings but may be shopped to other outlets by Warner Bros. Television. These cancellations reflect NBC's strategic programming cuts to make room for approximately 180 hours of primetime NBA games, alongside a competitive broadcast landscape impacting numerous shows. Warner Bros. Television is reportedly exploring options to sell some of the canceled series to other networks or platforms.