CBS has officially canceled the sitcom Poppa’s House after just one season. The show starred the father-son duo Damon Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr. It centered on a legendary talk show host, portrayed by the elder Wayans, whose structured life is disrupted when he starts working with a young podcaster (Essence Atkins). Wayans Jr. played his idealistic filmmaker son. The show showcased deep family ties, featuring appearances and contributions from multiple Wayans family members, including Wayans’ brother Marlon, his son Michael as a staff writer, and his daughter Amora making her acting debut.
Damon Wayans expressed heartfelt gratitude in an Instagram post, reflecting on the joyful experience of working alongside his family and the emotional value of creating the show. He thanked the cast, crew, and especially his son for making the project memorable. Despite its brief run, Wayans emphasized the lifelong friendships and cherished memories gained from the experience. Inspired by a real-life moment when Wayans considered moving near his son, the sitcom was a passion project that garnered interest before premiering. Although the show has ended, Wayans remains optimistic about future endeavors.
The series, which premiered on October 21, 2024, was filmed at Radford Studio Center in Los Angeles but set in New York City. Despite receiving a full season order of 18 episodes, the show struggled with ratings. CBS announced its cancellation on April 22, 2025, with the final episode scheduled to air on April 28.
Poppa’s House was a unique blend of family dynamics and comedy, bringing together multiple generations of the Wayans family. While its run was brief, the show’s legacy lives on through the memories and experiences shared by its cast and crew.