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Drew Barrymore Show Renewed Through 2028 Amid Challenges

3/10/2026

Summary

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CBS Media Ventures announced The Drew Barrymore Show has been renewed for two additional seasons, keeping it on CBS through 2028.
The renewal comes amid a challenging daytime talk-show landscape with programs ending.
Drew Barrymore thanked supporters and highlighted intimate conversations and adapting to changing media habits.
The show averages 1.6 million viewers this season, with a digital presence exceeding 14 million followers and interviews on YouTube.

History

Historical Context

"The Oprah Winfrey Show" debuted in 1986, transforming daytime television with its focus on personal narratives and audience interaction, peaking at over 20 million viewers. Winfrey's influence extended to Apple TV+, where she launched "Oprah's Book Club" in 2019. Today, Drew Barrymore's show, averaging 1.6 million viewers, reflects the evolving media landscape as traditional formats face competition from digital platforms.

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Story summary

CBS Media Ventures announced The Drew Barrymore Show has been renewed for two additional seasons, keeping it on CBS through 2028.
The renewal comes amid a challenging daytime talk-show landscape with programs ending.
Drew Barrymore thanked supporters and highlighted intimate conversations and adapting to changing media habits.
The show averages 1.6 million viewers this season, with a digital presence exceeding 14 million followers and interviews on YouTube.

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