The end of CBS‘ 2024-25 TV season will begin on Thursday, April 17, when the critically acclaimed Matlock concludes its freshman run with a super-sized finale. Then, over the next six weeks, another 18 shows will sign off… including a handful of cancelled procedurals.
As previously reported, FBI: International, FBI: Most Wanted and S.W.A.T. have all been cancelled, while the fates of The Equalizer, Poppa’s House and Watson remain up in the air. The following synopses offer a sense of how each show might leave its fans hanging.
You’ll also find fresh scoop on The Neighborhood spinoff’s backdoor pilot, which is airing as part of a one-hour finale in early May.
Keep scrolling for a complete list of CBS season (and series) finale dates and spoilers:
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
Matlock
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9 pm Matlock Season 1 finale (two hours)
When Sarah’s client is arrested after his business partner is found murdered, Billy attempts to help her handle the case while Matty and Olympia contend with a pressing confidential matter. (Previously renewed.)
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
NCIS: Sydney
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8 pm NCIS: Sydney Season 2 finale
The team races to find a missing stinger missile on the eve of a World War II commemoration ceremony. (Previously renewed.)
9 pm Fire Country Season 3 finale (two episodes)
When a fire erupts at a gas station, Bode and Manny jump into action to protect the patrons and property. (Previously renewed.)
MONDAY, APRIL 28
Poppa's House
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8:30 pm Poppa’s House Season 1 finale
Poppa prepares to reveal a big secret to Ivy. Meanwhile, Nina takes over Junior’s short film project. (Not yet renewed.)
10 pm NCIS: Origins Season 1 finale
When the murder of Pedro Hernandez is unearthed, Gibbs faces a reckoning. But when he needs his team most, the loyalty of one is brought into question. (Previously renewed.)
SUNDAY, MAY 4
The Equalizer
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10 pm The Equalizer Season 5 finale
While on a romantic getaway, McCall and Dante are abruptly ambushed by Salazar and his army. Meanwhile, Aunt Vi finally decides to take the next step in her relationship with Captain Curtis, and Dee meets with her favorite author who may be able to help her get into her dream university. (Not yet renewed.)
MONDAY, MAY 5
The Neighborhood
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8 pm The Neighborhood Season 7 finale (two episodes)
Tina and Gemma plan a joint graduation party for Malcolm and Grover. Then at 8:30 pm, in the backdoor pilot for the potential Malcolm-and-Marty spinoff, the Butlers and the Johnsons help Malcolm start a new chapter in a new city that, while just across town, is worlds away from the neighborhood. (Previously renewed for a final season.)
9 pm NCIS Season 22 finale
As NCIS investigates a dangerous connection between the Nexus cartel and Parker’s longtime nemesis, mob boss Carla Marino, the team uncovers a high-stakes plot involving stolen nuclear material. With time running out, Parker is forced into an uneasy alliance that could determine the fate of the operation – and his own future. (Previously renewed.)
THURSDAY, MAY 8
Ghosts
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8:30 pm Ghosts Season 4 finale
Sam and Jay host a big party for the launch of Sam and Isaac’s vampire book; Mary Holland (Patience), Punam Patel (Bela) and Matt Walsh (Elias Woodstone) return. (Previously renewed for two more seasons.)
9 pm Elsbeth Season 2 finale
When Elsbeth tries to solve a murder, she comes face to face with many familiar suspects. (Previously renewed.)
SUNDAY, MAY 11
Watson
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8 pm Tracker Season 2 finale
Colter returns to Echo Ridge to investigate a diner owner’s disappearance, only to uncover a decades-old kidnapping and a shocking family secret. (Previously renewed.)
9 pm Watson Season 1 finale
When part of the team falls ill after becoming targets of a sinister plot, it becomes an all-hands-on-deck situation to save them before it’s too late. Meanwhile, Watson announces a new ambitious project that he has been working on; Randall Park returns as James Moriarty. (Part 1 airs Sunday, May 4; not yet renewed.)
THURSDAY, MAY 15
Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage
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8 pm Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage Season 1 finale (two episodes)
Georgie panics when he learns that Jim is considering selling the tire store to his rival, and Mandy’s forced to confront a long-running lie. (Previously renewed.)
9 pm The Amazing Race Season 37 finale (special night, 90 minutes)
Teams race to Miami where, after nine countries, 18 cities and more than 29,000 miles, one team will be crowned the winners and receive the $1 million prize.
FRIDAY, MAY 16
S.W.A.T.
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9 pm S.W.A.T. series finale (two episodes)
When an auto carrier truck gets hijacked by a high-speed crew, Hondo encounters a ghost from his past – a violent car thief thought to be long-dead. As the brutal road warriors tear across L.A. in pursuit of a mysterious $60 million car, Hondo’s old rivalry reignites, and he’s forced to confront a long-held fear. Also, Gamble is thrust into a personal crisis when her brother, Leon, becomes tangled in the investigation, putting Gamble’s SWAT future in jeopardy.
Then at 10 pm, the SWAT team undertakes its final mission when a violent crew of ex-pat Russian mercenaries holds Los Angeles hostage after planting hundreds of hidden explosives across the city in a bid to extort the release of their brutal leader, Dmitri Rykov. When Rykov is brought to SWAT for safekeeping, SWAT HQ comes under attack, forcing Hondo and 20-Squad to fight for their very survival. (Officially cancelled.)
TUESDAY, MAY 20
FBI: Most Wanted & FBI: International
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8 pm FBI Season 7 finale
After Jubal narrowly escapes a calculated assault on a secret FBI office, the team discovers a rogue terrorist group has infiltrated the FBI. Unsure of who to trust, the team must work in the shadows to unmask the culprits threatening the sanctity of the New York field office. (Previously renewed for two more seasons.)
9 pm FBI: International series finale
The Fly Team discovers they’re on the trail of a serial killer, taking the investigation — and Mitchell — to Japan to put an end to the international killing spree. (Part 1 airs Tuesday, May 13; officially cancelled.)
10 pm FBI: Most Wanted series finale
The Fugitive Task Force hunts down a rogue government operative planning a domestic terror attack. (Officially cancelled.)
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
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8 pm Survivor Season 48 finale (three hours)
One castaway will be crowned Sole Survivor and awarded the $1 million prize.
Which CBS finales are you looking forward to in April and May? Drop a comment and let us know what’s on your watch list.
