There’s nothing scarier than the period of time after a season of your favorite show ends and you’re waiting to hear if it’s been renewed — and in fact, it seems downright unfair that networks are able to hold our television shows hostage and cut them off mid-story. But gripes with the TV industry aside, we’re always eager for news that a show is getting another year, so we’re tracking all the TV shows renewed in 2020 right here.
So far, several acclaimed shows from The CW, Netflix, FX, and BBC America have been renewed in 2020, allowing their massive fanbases to breathe a sigh of relief. But the fates of many beloved TV shows are still up in the air — and we’ll be anxiously awaiting further network decisions.
With certain long-running shows, like Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, it feels impossible that they’d ever go off the air — so thankfully, AHS was just renewed for another three seasons. Other shows, like recently-renewed Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Killing Eve, have left the last season with a shocking cliffhanger, making viewers extra-eager for the next installment (seriously, is she dead or not?!).
So, did any of your favorites make the cut? Read on to see which shows have been renewed for another season. And if you want to see which shows weren’t so lucky, we have a guide to all the TV shows canceled this year too.
‘American Idol’
ABC has renewed the hit singing competition for Season 19 (fourth on the network) bringing back judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and host Ryan Seacrest along with contestant advisor Bobby Bones.
‘The Good Fight’
While the fourth season was shortened due to coronavirus pandemic CBS All Acess picked up the legal-drama for a fifth season.
‘Blue Bloods’
CBS has renewed police drama Blue Bloods starring Tom Selleck for Season 11, shortly after the Season 10 finale.
‘Dave’
FXX’s ‘Dave’ has been renewed for Season 2, after a record-breaking first season as FX Network’s most-watched comedy series of all time.
‘All Rise’
Los Angeles courthouse drama All Rise has been renewed for Season 2 at CBS.
‘Magnum P.I.’
CBS’ Magnum P.I. reboot starring Jay Hernandez has been renewed for Season 3.
‘The Unicorn’
CBS has renewed The Unicorn, a single-camera comedy series about a widowed dad stepping back into the dating world, for Season 2.
‘The Neighborhood’
Max Greenfield and Cedric the Entertainer star in this CBS family comedy about two neighbors, just renewed for Season 3 at CBS.
‘SEAL Team’
Military drama SEAL Team is coming back for Season 4 at CBS.
‘S.W.A.T.’
Part of a major slate of CBS renewals, S.W.A.T. has just been greenlit for a fourth season.
‘MacGyver’
CBS’ MacGyver was renewed for Season 5 shortly before the Season 4 finale aired.
‘FBI’
Law & Order creator Dick Wolf’s FBI has been renewed for Season 3 at CBS.
‘FBI: Most Wanted’
Likewise, FBI‘s Most Wanted spinoff has been renewed for Season 2.
‘Bull’
This series about Dr. Phil’s early days as a trial consultant has been renewed for Season 5 at CBS.
‘Bob Hearts Abishola’
Wacky rom-com series Bob Hearts Abishola, about a heart attack patient who falls in love with his nurse, has been renewed for Season 2.
‘Westworld’
Westworld has been renewed for Season 4! HBO announced the sci-fi thriller will be getting another season with two weeks to go before the Season 3 finale airs.
‘Love Is Blind’
Hosts Vanessa Lachey and Nick Lachey are coming back to host two more seasons of the wild reality show experiment.
“It’s been incredible to see Netflix members everywhere respond to the raw, authentic stories of real people and real stakes,” said Brandon Riegg of Netflix when announcing the show’s pickup.
‘The Circle’
The reality show or rather, social media experiment, The Circle, which follows contestants hoping to be the most popular person in their “network” will be streaming on Netflix for another season.
‘Station 19’
Grey’s Anatomy spinoff Station 19 has been renewed for Season 4 by ABC. Grey’s creator Krista Vernoff will continue on as showrunner.
“Krista Vernoff is a sharp, superb storyteller and we’re so grateful to her — along with the talented cast and crew — for all they’ve done to make Station 19 thrive this season,” said ABC president Karey Burke.
‘Truth Be Told’
Apple’s Truth Be Told, starring Octavia Spencer and Aaron Paul, has just been renewed for Season 2. The series will continue to follow Spencer’s character, podcaster Poppy Parnell, as she takes on a new case.
‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’
Law & Order: SVU is now TV’s longest-running primetime live-action series, with NBC renewing the series for three more seasons, through Season 24. This show has now run for more seasons than the original Law & Order.
‘Chicago P.D.’
Chicago P.D. was renewed for three more seasons at NBC (along with felllow Chicago shows Chicago Med and Chicago Fire).
‘Chicago Fire’
Chicago Fire. was renewed for three more seasons at NBC (along with felllow Chicago shows Chicago Med and Chicago P.D.).
‘Chicago Med’
Chicago Med was renewed for three more seasons at NBC (along with felllow Chicago shows Chicago P.D. and Chicago Fire).
‘Ellen’s Game of Games’
Ellen DeGeneres’s game show Ellen’s Game of Games was renewed for Season 4 at NBC. “I’m so excited. I love this show so much,” DeGeneres said. “It makes me so happy. I love games. It combines all my favorite things: prizes and surprises. I’m sure you’ve seen it, but if you haven’t, you’ve been missing out.”
‘Sex Education’
Netflix’s British teen dramedy Sex Education starring Gillian Anderson, Asa Butterfield, Emma Mackey, and Ncuti Gatwa has been renewed for a third season the streaming service confirmed.
The streamer confirmed the third-season pickup on Monday via the above video featuring cast member Alistair Petrie — aka Moordale’s uptight Principal Groff. In it, Petrie takes on the role of art historian as he examines an “exquisite gallery” of character portraits. He ends on a picture of the series’ newest couple, Eric and Adam.
‘The Good Doctor’
ABC’s The Good Doctor has been renewed for a 4th season. ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke announced the news saying, “The Good Doctor has been a cornerstone on Monday nights and is one of those special heartfelt series that fearlessly tackles inclusivity,” said Burke.
“David Shore’s thoughtful storytelling, combined with an incredible cast led by Freddie Highmore’s nuanced performance as Dr. Shaun Murphy, are what have made this series a breakout hit over the past three seasons, and I’m excited to see where they take us next.”
‘The Young and the Restless’
It’s a great day for soap fans — just one day after the announce of Days of Our Lives‘ renewal, we’ve learned that The Young and the Restless has been renewed for four (count ’em!) more seasons at CBS. The No.1 soap for over 30 years, The Young and the Restless is the jewel of CBS’s daytime drama scene.
“The Young and the Restless has been daytime’s top drama for over three decades,” CBS president Kelly Kahl proudly announced on Jan. 30. “It’s a remarkable achievement and a testament to the extraordinary cast, gifted writers, talented producers and supremely passionate fans, as well as our tremendous partnership with [Y&R‘s studio] Sony Pictures Television.”
‘Days of our Lives’
Days of Our Lives has been renewed for Season 56 at NBC — but details on which cast members will be involved are still forthcoming. The season is set to air the summer of. 2021, and NBC’s EVP of Current Programming gave this statement: “From our incredibly loyal fan base to our wonderful writers, cast and crew, the enthusiasm for Days never wavers. We’re incredibly thrilled to bring viewers another season of a show that has cemented its place in television history and touches all generations.”
‘Better Call Saul’
Better Call Saul has been renewed for a sixth and final season at AMC, meaning the Breaking Bad prequel will get 13 more episodes to wrap up the series. Season 5 is airing starting Feb. 23, 2020, and will reveal how Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) came to practice law as Saul Goodman.
‘Good Trouble’
Good Trouble, the popular spinoff of The Fosters, is getting a Season 3! Freeform announced the show’s renewal at TCA, meaning our favorite Coterie residents will get to play out another year of drama.
‘grown-ish’
The premiere of Season 3 has only just aired, but Freeform’s grown-ish has already been renewed for Season 4. The black-ish has posted impressive numbers, ranking as the #1 live-action comedy on cable for several key demographics.
‘You’
You is coming back for Season 3! Netflix ordered a 10-episode Season 3 for the stalker drama starring Penn Badgley and Victoria Pedretti, and fans will get to see Joe Goldberg continue his new life in Los Angeles — now, with a baby on the way.
The show’s renewal is no surprise: Season 2 of You was #5 on Netflix’s top 10 most popular series of the year — and it was released with only six days remaining in 2019.
‘The L Word: Generation Q’
The L Word: Generation Q has been renewed for Season 2 at Showtime, meaning that the beloved reboot will get at least another 10 episodes. “The L Word: Generation Q took our original series that was revered and reinvigorated it for a new generation and a new era,” Showtime’s President of Entertainment Gary Levine said in a statement. “The result has been a show that appeals to all generations for its relevance, its fearlessness, its emotion, and its fun.”
‘Shameless’
Shameless is getting an 11th season at Showtime — but after that, we’ll have to say goodbye to the William H. Macy-led series. Showtime President of Entertainment Gary Levine announced the renewal: “Airing this summer, it will be one last hurrah for the Gallaghers and their unique blend of love and lechery.”
“John Wells and his gifted cast promise to take Shameless out for a bang,” Levine continued. “And knowing Gallaghers as we all do, that is no idle threat.”
‘Work in Progress’
Showtime newbie Work in Progress has also been renewed for Season 2, with the Season 1 finale coming up on Jan. 26, 2020. Jana Winograde, Showtime President of Entertainment, gave a statement expressing her excitement: “We could not be more gratified that both critics and viewers are responding to the spark of creativity and original point of view that blew us away when we first saw the pilot that screened at Sundance last year.”
“We fell in love with Abby [McEnany] at first sight,” Winograde continued. “And [we] are eager to share in the laughter (and tears) that she, Tim and Lilly will undoubtedly evoke in Season 2.
‘American Horror Story’
FX renewed American Horror Story for another three seasons this January — before the 10th season even started airing. The show is now set to continue through at least Season 13.
“Ryan and Brad are the undisputed masters of horror TV, having created the anthological limited series with American Horror Story and sustaining its success for nearly a decade as FX’s highest-rated series,” Chairman of FX Networks John Landgraf said at the time.
‘Killing Eve’
BBC America is renewing Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s Killing Eve for a fourth season, delighting fans of the Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh-led thriller.
“How could we not have massive confidence in Killing Eve?” President of AMC Networks Entertainment Group Sarah Barnett said. “It has won big in every major award show and is the highest growing show on U.S. television for six years…Season three lead writer Suzanne Heathcote takes Eve, Villanelle and Carolyn to places more thrilling, twisted and surprising than ever. Our addicted fans will not be disappointed.”
‘Raising Dion’
Netflix’s beloved Raising Dion has been renewed for Season 2, following rave reviews for the Season 1 of the superhero drama. The show stars Alisha Wainwright as a single mom whose young son starts to show signs of superpowers.
‘Batwoman’
Batwoman, starring the fabulous Ruby Rose, has been renewed for Season 2 by The CW. The DC Comic show’s first episode only aired in October 2019, but it’s already gained a cult following.
‘Roswell, New Mexico’
Roswell, New Mexico is getting a third season! The sci-fi CW drama debuted in January 2019, and Season 2 is set to premiere on March 16, 2020.
‘Riverdale’
The CW’s hit teen show Riverdale has been renewed for a fifth season, just a few weeks before its midseason premiere. The cast features rising stars KJ Apa, Lili Reinhart, Camila Mendes, Madelaine Petsch, and Cole Sprouse, along with seasoned pros like Mark Consuelos and Molly Ringwald.
‘The Flash’
The Flash, another CW show, was renewed for Season 7. Starring Grant Gustin, Candice PAtton, and Danielle Panabaker, the show has been on the air since 2014. Season 6 started airing in October 2019.
‘Dynasty’
Dynasty has been renewed for a fourth season! This reboot of the ’80s soap opera has been on the air since 2017, and was developed by The O.C. alums Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage.
‘Black Lightning’
The CW renewed Black Lighting for Season 4, just a few months after Season 3 premiered. The show stars Cress Williams, China Anne, McClain, and Nafessa Williams.
‘Legends of Tomorrow’
This spinoff of Arrow and The Flash has been renewed for Season 6. Legends of Tomorrow exists in the Arrowverse alongside its two origin shows and Supergirl, and stars Victor Garber, Brandon Routh, Arthur Darvill, and Caity Lotz.
‘Charmed’
Charmed, a reboot of the 1998 WB series airing on The CW, has been renewed for Season 3. Starring Melonie Diaz, Madeleine Mantock, and Sarah Jeffery, Charmed has been a smash hit among fans of the original and newcomers alike.
‘Supergirl’
Supergirl fans, rejoice: This CW show has been picked up for a sixth season. This Arrowverse series stars Melissa Benoist as Supergirl herself, and Season 5 is airing in Fall 2019.
‘Legacies’
This Originals spinoff was just renewed for Season 3 by The CW. The show features characters from both The Originals and The Vampire Diaries, and stars Danielle Rose Russell and Matt Davis.
‘All American’
All American has now been renewed for a third season, The CW announced. The show is based on the life of retired football linebacker Spencer Paysinger, and features Daniel Ezra in the lead role.
‘In the Dark’
The CW is renewing In the Dark for Season 3, confirming that this comedy-drama has stolen more than a few hearts. The series stars Perry Matfield as Murphy Mason, a blind woman who struggles with alcoholism and finds her life turned upside down when her friend is murdered.
‘Nancy Drew’
Based on the hit novels about teen detective Nancy Drew, The CW’s Nancy Drew has been renewed for Season 2. Starring Kennedy McMann as Nancy Drew herself, this series premiered in October 2019.
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