Not every TV show that ends has been cancelled.
Some shows are lucky enough to end on their own accord; perhaps the show is a miniseries or limited-run series with only one season planned from the outset; or the creators want to conclude the show because they feel its has a finite story. Being tarred with ‘cancellation’ can also be avoided when a network opts to renew a show but also announce it as a ‘final season’.
While each of these scenarios still technically means a show has been cancelled (networks often ‘soften’ cancellations by using one of these measures), they don’t carry the negative association of being “cancelled” and avoid fan wrath.
So let’s take a look at which shows have ended without being cancelled and check back as this list grows through the ages: