The fate of your favorite shows hangs in the balance! As the fall of 2025 approaches, the big four broadcast networks—ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC—are gearing up for another season of returning series. But which ones will survive, and which will meet their end? The answer, as always, lies in the ratings.
Many shows are returning this fall, including some that are relatively new, others that are trying to bounce back after being on the bubble, and some that are already proven hits.
To understand the future of these shows, we must consider how well they perform with viewers. The audience's response is the ultimate deciding factor for any network. Wondering where your favorite returning shows stand and what that might mean for their future? Here's a look at the returning shows in fall 2025. (For information on new shows, you can find it right here.)
This list does not include shows already renewed for the 2026-2027 season, such as Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy, FBI, The Floor, Ghosts, Krapopolis, The Simpsons, Survivor, and The Voice. Also excluded are shows ending in their current seasons, like The Neighborhood.
Here's a list of the returning shows for the fall of 2025:
- Abbott Elementary
- America's Funniest Home Videos
- Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
- Chicago Fire
- Chicago Med
- Chicago P.D.
- Dancing With the Stars
- Law & Order
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
- Special Forces: World's Toughest Test
- The Amazing Race
- The Golden Bachelor
- Watson
The ratings game is a tough one. Some shows are almost guaranteed a spot in the next season, while others are constantly on the edge. The future of these shows is determined by how well they perform with audiences.
What do you think? Which of these shows are you most excited to see return? Which ones do you think are on the bubble? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
