30 Shows That Are Ending in 2016

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We might not be even halfway through this year, but already we're seeing shows, old and new, get the axe. Whether they're going out on top, like The Good Wife, ending after a long run, like Castle, or leaving the air after just a few episodes, like Angel From Hell, keep reading to see every TV show that has an official expiration date in 2016.

01

Bordertown

Although Fox's animated comedy Bordertown featured talented voices like Hank Azaria, Alex Borstein, and Judah Friedlander, the network opted to cancel it.

02

Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life

It seems Cooper Barrett should've written a guide to surviving cancellation, since Fox just put an end to the Sunday night comedy starring Justin Bartha and Alan Ruck.

03

The Muppets

It seems no amount of cuteness could save Kermit from being cancelled by ABC after the show's first season.

04

The Family

The Joan Allen-helmed mystery-thriller has been given the boot by ABC.

05

CSI: Cyber

The third spinoff of the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation series has been pulled after two seasons on CBS.

06

Containment

Although Containment was originally described as a limited event series, the show's executive producer expressed a desire to continue it with a second season. Unfortunately the medical thriller has been exhibiting symptoms of cancellation for a while now, and the CW officially opted not to renew.

07

Galavant

The creative musical-comedy will not be returning for a third season on ABC.

08

The Grinder

Despite the fact Rob Lowe's lawyer comedy was frequently praised by critics, its 22nd episode is its last.

09

Grandfathered

Even the charming John Stamos couldn't keep Fox from cancelling Grandfathered.

10

Castle

After eight incredible seasons, Rick Castle and Kate Beckett are no more. Following Stana Katic's announcement that she'd be leaving the show, ABC has officially pulled the plug.

11

Agent Carter

To the dismay of fans of ABC's much-loved but under-watched Marvel series, Peggy Carter has solved her last case for the SSR and won't be returning for a third season.

12

Togetherness

After two seasons HBO has pulled the plug on this low-rated dramedy, created by Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, and Steve Zissis.

13

Of Kings and Prophets

Due to bad ratings and low viewership, ABC put the kibosh on the Biblical drama after its first season.

14

Moonbeam City

Comedy Central's animated comedy starring Rob Lowe and Elizabeth Banks has been canceled after a 10-episode season.

15

You, Me, and the Apocalypse

The dark, British-American comedy starring Rob Lowe and Jenna Fischer won't be returning for a second season.

16

Finding Carter

Even though Finding Carter's creator had plans for a third season, low ratings caused MTV to cancel the family drama. Zac Pullman, who played Grant Wilson on the show, tweeted out news of the cancellation in late January.

17

The Good Wife

As one of CBS's most well-acted, well-written dramas, The Good Wife had a spectacular run. Unfortunately Alicia Florrick (Julianna Margulies) will hang up her briefcase after this season.

18

Royal Pains

USA's long-running medical drama will end after its eighth and final season this summer.

19

Person of Interest

The CBS crime drama will have its final episode on June 21, 2016.

20

Mike and Molly

Melissa McCarthy's comedy will end after its current season on CBS.

21

The Leftovers

While this HBO drama started off with an intriguing premise, the third season will be its last thanks to low ratings.

22

Heroes Reborn

Where's a cheerleader when you need her? The superhero drama came to an end in January after it got the reboot treatment last year.

23

American Idol

American Idol has had an incredible run, but the reality competition is finally coming to a close in 2016.

24

Angel From Hell

This CBS comedy starring Jane Lynch and Maggie Lawson lasted a mere three episodes before it lost its wings.

25

Beauty and the Beast

Although the CW romance has an exceptionally dedicated fan base, it sadly wasn't enough to save it from getting canceled. The upcoming fourth season will be its last.

26

Rizzoli and Isles

Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander's long-running buddy cop procedural will have its final, 13-episode run this Summer.

27

Unforgettable

It got a second life on A&E after airing for three seasons on CBS, but this drama led by Poppy Montgomery won't be returning for a fifth season.

28

Kocktails With Khloé

Khloé Kardashian's talkshow is ending its brief run this year after 14 episodes.

29

Penny Dreadful

After its two-hour season four finale, Showtime president David Nevins and series creator John Logan, decided to end the series.

30
Lifetime

Devious Maids

The show will not be back for a fifth season.

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