Poppa's House Evicted!

Despite good ratings and comedy, CBS axes Poppa's House.

CBS has ended The Neighborhood and Poppa's House.

The Neighborhood starred Cedric the Entertainer, Tichina Arnold, Beth Behars and Max Greenfield. It is currently in syndication thanks to its strong ratings.

While The Neighborhood will get renewed for a final season, the tie-in show starring Damon Wayans, Sr., Damon Wayans, Jr. and Essence Atkins is officially cancelled.

The Wayans sitcom was actually funny. But the Monday spot was dominated by reality television and it was won by NBC and ABC.

CBS cancelled that along with SWAT, FBI: International, FBI: Most Wanted, Blue Bloods, After Midnight and The Summit.

CBS claims budget. 

The show first aired in October 2024, with Damon Wayans playing Poppa Williams, a retired radio host adjusting to life with his adult son Junior (Wayans Jr.) back at home and working as his new co-host. The series blended workplace comedy with family life, exploring themes like reconciliation, career changes, and second chances.

Poppa’s House featured a solid supporting cast, including Essence Atkins as Ivy, Poppa’s longtime friend and producer, and Tetona Jackson as Janay, Junior’s ex-girlfriend. The season featured guest appearances from Marlon Wayans, Lamorne Morris, Vivica A. Fox, and Tommy Davidson.

What could go wrong? The show was funny but costly. Paramount bleeding money supposedly.

The show got a full-season order from CBS in November 2024, a sign of early confidence. But behind the scenes, budget concerns reportedly led to its cancellation. Even though it had consistent ratings, CBS decided not to move forward — possibly due to rising production costs and increased competition from streaming platforms, according to Rolling Out.

The series finale, titled Magic Shine Again, airs April 28, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET/PT. Fans can also stream all episodes on Paramount+.

Fans expressed disappointment on social media, praising the real-life father-son chemistry between the Wayans and the show’s heartfelt tone. Despite its short run, Poppa’s House left a strong impression and added another chapter to the Wayans family’s comedy legacy.

Damon Wayans, Jr. and Max Greenfield worked on Fox's New Girl. Wayans left in the first season when he got hired for Happy Endings. He returned for the final three seasons.

Damon Wayans, Sr. was a founding member of the sketch comedy series In Living Color. He also had roles in other television shows. My Wife and Kids was one of the best Black sitcoms in television history.