14 Favorite TV Shows That Ended in 2024: Somebody Somewhere, Station 19, Yellowstone, and More

In 2024, we said goodbye to many fantastic, some quite long-running, TV shows that we will miss terribly. Though their void in the TV landscape might never be filled, their legacy will live on in our hearts forever. Other shows were canceled way too soon, leaving us to say goodbye before we were anywhere near ready.

From TV shows that made us laugh to shows that gave us a found family, we will be clinging to the memory of them long after the new year passes. 

In no particular order, here are our favorite TV shows that ended in 2024 (that we’ll miss terribly):

1. What We Do in the Shadows

After six bitingly funny seasons that would bring even the dead to life, What We Do in the Shadows finally closes the narrative coffin.

The series finale, in particular, is a touching love letter to fans, filled to the brim with Easter eggs. What better way to go out than with a replay of your greatest hits?

So, here’s to the most macabre, weirdest, and strangely heartfelt comedy on the market. In the immortal words of Colin Robinson, “You got any updog?”

2. So Help Me Todd

Before Elsbeth and Matlock, there was So Help Me Todd. The legal series ushered in a CBS era of dramedies that could balance humor and procedural crime drama with a loveable humility. It also helped pave the way for casting more seasoned actresses in leading roles, proving some of our best talent are sitting on the sidelines when they should be leading these TV slates to rating success.

Skylar Astin thrives as the black-sheep detective Todd Wright and Marcia Gay Harden steals every scene as his disapproving mother and reluctant employer, Margaret Wright.

It was a mistake to cut this bubbly mother-son crime-fighting duo’s time short, but it would be an even bigger mistake for the network not to recast these two leads in another comedy series immediately. It’s the least CBS can do, really.

3. Yellowstone

Fans are heartbroken to see Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone end, seeing it as more than just another TV show. It’s a cultural phenomenon that puts country music and Western culture back on the map.

If you haven’t jumped on the Yellowstone covered wagon yet, you’re missing out on one heck of a ride.

This series has it all – stunning Montana landscapes, star-studded, head-spinning family drama, and Kevin Costner as the ultimate cowboy patriarch. Not to mention Kelly Reilly’s award-winning performances.

It’s a modern-day Western soap opera on steroids, and you’ll be hooked faster than you can say, “Ride ‘em, cowboy!” So, saddle up and binge-watch Yellowstone. You won’t regret it!

4. Young Sheldon

The Big Bang Theory spinoff, which allowed viewers to learn more about Sheldon Cooper’s life, became more than just a comedy about a younger version of the iconic character. Young Sheldon gave us seven seasons of the Cooper family, with excellent casting that honored the backstory of Sheldon but had us falling in love with a whole new group of complex characters. 

The final season offered one of the most emotional episodes of TV comedy in recent years, with the passing of Sheldon’s father and the family members all handling their grief in different ways.

The show ended just as it should have, and while we’ve said goodbye to Sheldon as he headed off to college, the Coopers are still present thanks to the new spinoff series Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage.

5. Evil

With an unexpected cancellation, Evil used its extended Season 4 episode order to make sure the show went out on a high note. The world’s evilest Zoom meeting was the show’s final commentary about how evil has evolved, but it also ended with the message that as long as there are still people willing to fight the bad guys don’t have to win.

Leland got what he deserved and Kristen gets her happy-ish ending in Rome with her daughters and David still by her side. Although we’ll miss the trio’s investigations into the occult, we’ll always have the memories, and nightmare fuel, Evil gave us.

6. SEAL Team

Beginning on CBS and later moving to Paramount+, SEAL Team ran for a total of seven seasons. 

Starring David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes, the military drama honored the sacrifices and camaraderie of Navy SEALs through suspenseful missions and emotional stories.

The final season brought the Bravo Team’s journey full circle and allowed Jason to continue learning more about himself as he struggled with his own personal demons. Ultimately, it was a satisfying conclusion to the show that offered fitting ends for each of the characters. 

7. Pretty Little Liars

The cancellation of Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin after just two seasons is a real disappointment for fans of the franchise and the horror-drama genre. The show brought fresh energy to the PLL universe with its darker, grittier tone that resonated with both longtime fans and new viewers.

With its complex characters and mysteries it offered a modern, chilling take on the classic hit. Ending so abruptly, it leaves unanswered questions and cuts short the chance to explore its promising storylines fully. It feels like an unfinished chapter in what could have been a standout addition to the PLL legacy.

8. Dead Boy Detectives

In a year full of heart-wrenching goodbyes and gut-punch cancellations, the untimely end of Dead Boy Detectives stands out not just because it was so egregious but because it was so unexpected.

Set in the same universe as Netflix’s popular The Sandman series, the show had it all: Widespread critical acclaim, a rabid online fanbase, a charming cast of colorful characters, and a procedural-style premise that seemed primed to run forever.

If the story of two best friends who happen to both be ghosts and who solve cases to help spirits with unfinished business pass on had premiered during the heyday of The CW, it would almost surely have run for the better part of a decade.

It’s a real shame that we only have a single season to enjoy the chemistry between stars George Rexstrew and Jayden Revri, when it’s so clear this series had so many more stories to tell.

9. Station 19

The Grey’s Anatomy spinoff Station 19 wrapped up its story with a ten-episode season that celebrated its six-season legacy and the devoted fans who followed the Seattle firefighters’ journeys.

The series brought high-stakes drama, from wildfires to personal struggles, and explored the evolving lives of its characters. While Station 19’s finale offered a fitting end to the series, disappointed fans continue to campaign for the show to be rescued.  

10. Blue Bloods

Since 2010, the Reagan family has graced our screens and welcomed us into their home, leaving a place for us at their Sunday dinner table. Unfortunately, after 14 seasons, Blue Bloods came to an end this year but not without one last eventful Reagan Family Dinner.

This year, the family saw quite a bit of turmoil, as they typically do, considering the current social landscape for cops across the United States, but especially in New York City. It all culminated in a very intense series finale in which Frank had to pull all his men together to bring a united front against all the gangs of New York teaming up for violence.

At the end of the day, Season 14 finally saw Danny and Baez take their professional partnership and make it a personal one as well. And, to the enjoyment of the whole family, Eddie and Jamie announce they are finally expecting their first child together.

While the Reagans may no longer grace our TV screens, thanks to streaming services, their legacy in the TV landscape will live on with every rewatch we partake in.

11. Girls5Eva

Girls5eva introduced us to a one-hit wonder girl group from the 90s who find themselves becoming relevant again when a popular artist samples their song. Dawn, Wickie, Summer, and Gloria reunite to seize on this momentum and try to find their way into the spotlight once again.

Netflix rescued the show after Peacock canceled it after two seasons, giving our girls season. We’ll miss these friends, but they will always be famous5eva.

12. Somebody Somewhere

After three seasons, viewers said goodbye to Sam, Joel, and the rest of the Somebody Somewhere gang.

Somebody Somewhere is a simple but profound slice-of-life story about grief, human connection, finding your people, and the small everyday joys that make life beautiful.

The show ended optimistically, doing what it has always done, leading with its heart and celebrating the people who lift you up and brighten your world.

13. Superman & Lois

It’s the end of an era, in more ways than one. With the finale of Superman & Lois, the last vestige of the CW’s Arrowverse has ended, and The CW as most TV fans likely remember it is no more. But it also likely couldn’t have chosen a better note to end on — heartfelt, bittersweet, and deeply human, all things that helped make this shared universe so popular for so long.

The CW’s Superman & Lois has always stood out for its unique premise — in this version of the story, Lois not only knows Clark Kent’s secret, the two are married and raising a pair of kids in his old hometown of Smallville.

The shift in focus — this Clark and Lois are older, with a deeper shared history and understanding of what it means to live the double life that keeps their family safe — allowed the show to tell Superman stories that we’ve never really had the chance to see onscreen before.

And, of course, it didn’t hurt that Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch were perfectly cast, with the sort of warm, lived-in chemistry that is lightning in a bottle perfect.

14. The Good Doctor

Over the course of its seven-season run, The Good Doctor captivated audiences with its portrayal of Dr. Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore), a gifted surgeon navigating the challenges of autism while saving lives.

The final season remained strong, with high-stakes medical cases and deeply personal stories, and Shaun’s growth as a doctor, husband, and father was at the heart of the finale.

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Contributions by: Ashley Bissette Sumerel, Allison Nichols, Alicia Gilstorf, Mads Misasi, Lacy Baugher, Melody McCune, Breeze Riley, Gracie Lowes, and Char Gibb.

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