‘Brilliant Minds’ Pulled From NBC Schedule in Favor of ‘The Voice’
NBC Pulls Remaining Episodes of “Brilliant Minds” from Schedule
NBC has made the decision to pull the final six episodes of the medical drama “Brilliant Minds” from its schedule. The show, along with other NBC primetime programming, was going on hiatus for the next two weeks to make way for the coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics. However, NBC has now announced that “The Voice: Battle of Champions” will air on Mondays from 9-11 p.m. ET/PT starting with the season premiere on Feb. 23.
While no specific date has been set for the return of “Brilliant Minds,” it has been confirmed that the final episodes will air later in the season or possibly over the summer. The decision was made by NBC, as confirmed by an individual familiar with the situation.
The ratings for “Brilliant Minds” have seen a decline in its second season. The Season 2 premiere garnered a 0.28 rating in adults 18-49 and 3.67 million viewers, whereas the most recent episode on Jan. 12 only managed a 0.19 rating and 2.6 million viewers. This is a drop from the Season 1 finale in January 2025, which drew a 0.32 rating and 4.2 million viewers.
It is important to note that the ratings mentioned above do not include streaming viewership on Peacock. Final decisions on the future of “Brilliant Minds” will be made closer to the NBC upfront in May. In the meantime, NBC has five drama pilots in contention for the 2026-2027 season, including a reboot of “The Rockford Files.”
On a different note, the upcoming season of “The Voice” has been titled “The Battle of Champions,” as the coaching panel consists entirely of previous “Voice” winners. The show is produced by MGM Television, Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, and ITV Studios The Voice USA, Inc., with John de Mol, Mark Burnett, and others serving as executive producers.
