‘Brilliant Minds’ and ‘Stumble’ Canceled at NBC
NBC has canceled the medical drama 'Brilliant Minds' after two seasons and the mockumentary comedy 'Stumble' after one season due to declining viewership. 'Brilliant Minds,' inspired by Oliver Sacks' books, will air its remaining six episodes starting May 27. 'Stumble,' set in junior college cheerleading, was well-received by critics but failed to attract a broad audience.
- ▪'Brilliant Minds' starred Zachary Quinto as a neurologist solving medical mysteries of the mind at Bronx General Hospital.
- ▪The first season of 'Brilliant Minds' aired from September 2024 to January 2025, with the second season running for 14 episodes before being pulled in February 2026.
- ▪'Stumble' followed a disgraced cheerleading coach rebuilding her career at a junior college in Oklahoma.
- ▪Despite positive critical reception, 'Stumble' did not draw enough viewers to secure a second season.
- ▪NBC is currently evaluating several pilots, including a 'The Rockford Files' reboot and a PI comedy, for its 2026-2027 season.
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Home TV News May 1, 2026 4:30pm PT ‘Brilliant Minds’ and ‘Stumble’ Canceled at NBC By Joe Otterson Plus Icon Joe Otterson TV Reporter joeotterson Latest ‘Brilliant Minds’ and ‘Stumble’ Canceled at NBC 2 minutes ago ‘Stranger Things’ Alum Cara Buono Joins ‘Southern Bastards’ Pilot at Hulu (EXCLUSIVE) 7 hours ago Gilgo Beach Murders Scripted Series in the Works at Peacock, Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson to Produce (EXCLUSIVE) 8 hours ago See All NBC NBC has canceled the medical drama “Brilliant Minds” after two seasons and the mockumentary comedy “Stumble” after one season, Variety has learned. “Brilliant Minds” is based on the books “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and “An Anthropologist on Mars” by Oliver Sacks.
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