CBS is just not a good place for late-night TV stars right now. The network has finalized its scripted lineup for the 2026–2027 season, and one comedy series starring two Saturday Night Live alumni didn’t make the cut.
CBS announced it axed DMV, the single-camera workplace comedy centered on the everyday chaos of a Department of Motor Vehicles office. The show featured an ensemble cast that included former Saturday Night Live cast members Tim Meadows and Molly Kearney. The series also featured a guest appearance from former SNL standout Leslie Jones in one episode.
Meadows, one of SNL’s longest-tenured cast members, appeared on the show from 1991 to 2000, becoming known for memorable characters like the Ladies Man and celebrity impressions including OJ Simpson. Kearney, who joined SNL in 2022, made history as the first openly nonbinary cast member and remained on the show through 2024.
Despite its cancellation, DMV showed early promise. The comedy ranked No. 9 among all broadcast series during CBS’ October 12–19 premiere week, drawing 10.1 million Live+35 Day multi-platform viewers. That performance put it ahead of its lead-in, The Neighborhood, and even above roughly half of the shows CBS ultimately renewed for the following season. While its Live+Same Day linear ratings held relatively steady throughout its run, the show experienced a decline in delayed multi-platform viewing, which likely contributed to the network’s decision.
As for what’s next, Meadows already has several projects lined up. He made a splash during Peacemaker season 2, leaving open the possibility to pop up elsewhere in James Gunn's DC projects. On the confirmed side of things, he’s set to appear in the upcoming A24 crime comedy The Chaperones, starring alongside Cooper Hoffman and Paul Dano. In addition to his screen work, Meadows continues to perform stand-up, with a slate of live performances scheduled across the country beginning in April.
Kearney, meanwhile, does not currently have any film or television projects listed on IMDb. However, they remain active on the comedy circuit, regularly performing stand-up and making podcast appearances.
While DMV ultimately proved short-lived, its blend of veteran comedy talent and newer voices gave it a brief but notable run on CBS’ schedule. And in today's world, no show is ever really gone for good. Perhaps DMV, along with Meadows and Kearney, can get a second chance somewhere else, whether on another network or streaming service.