Found TV Series Episodes: Complete 2-Season Guide & Cancellation

When a TV series gets canceled before its time, the disappointment hits different for fans who invested in the characters and mysteries. Found, the NBC crime drama that premiered on October 3, 2023, built a dedicated following around its unique premise of a PR professional turned vigilante rescuing missing people — while hiding a dark secret from her past. After two seasons and 26 episodes, the show wrapped up on May 15, 2025, leaving viewers with unanswered questions about the fate of the sinister “Sir” and what a third season would have explored.

Seasons: 2 ·
Total Episodes: 26 ·
Status: Canceled ·
Original Network: NBC ·
Streaming On: Netflix (since Jan 2, 2026) ·
Finale: May 15, 2025

Six key facts tell the story of Found’s run and cancellation:

Will there be a season 3 of Found?

No. NBC officially canceled Found after two seasons. Variety (industry-leading TV news outlet) confirmed that no third season is in production or planned. The series concluded with the season 2 finale.

What are the reasons for cancellation?

• Low ratings in its Tuesday 10 p.m. slot contributed to the decision according to TVLine (TV news authority).
• NBC has been cutting back on scripted drama inventory in 2025.

Could the series be picked up by another network?

No official talks have been reported. Showrunner Shanola Hampton told Deadline (Hollywood trade publication) that she would be open to continuing the story on a streaming platform, but no offers have emerged.

The decision to cancel before resolving the central storyline remains a point of frustration for fans.

How many episodes will season 2 of Found have?

Season 2 aired 13 episodes, matching the length of season 1. The series totals 26 episodes.

The episode count is standard for a network drama. The implication: with only 26 episodes total, the show didn’t get the runway to resolve its central mystery.

Did Found have a finale?

Yes. The season 2 finale, “The End is the Beginning,” aired on May 15, 2025. Because of the cancellation, it now functions as the series finale.

What was the season 2 finale about?

The episode resolved the immediate threat to Gabi’s team but left Sir’s fate ambiguous — he escaped custody, setting up a season 3 hunt. TVLine (TV news authority) reported that the finale earned a 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demo, on par with the season average.

When did the finale air?

May 15, 2025, at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

NBC’s choice to end the series without a proper conclusion reflects the network’s focus on high-rated content.

Is season 2 the final season of Found?

Yes. NBC’s cancellation makes season 2 the final season.

Why is there no season 3?

Network executives decided not to renew the show. Deadline (Hollywood trade publication) reported that the decision came down in early May 2025, before the finale aired.

What storylines remain unresolved?

• Sir’s ultimate fate — showrunner hinted he would die in season 3 (TVLine)
• Zeke’s character development after his season 2 trauma
• Gabi’s past with Sir’s mentor

The pattern: like many prematurely canceled serialized dramas, Found leaves more threads than it ties.

Is Sir dead?

No — at least not in the aired episodes. The season 2 finale shows Sir escaping after a confrontation with Gabi, leaving his death strictly a plot point for a season 3 that never came.

Sir’s fate in the season 2 finale

Sir (played by Mark-Paul Gosselaar) is alive at the end of season 2. He disappears into the night, implying he will continue his pursuit of Gabi.

What would have happened in season 3?

Showrunner Shanola Hampton confirmed to Deadline (Hollywood trade publication) that Sir was intended to die early in season 3, shifting the show’s focus to a new antagonist. “We had a whole arc planned,” she said. “It’s frustrating not to be able to tell it.”

The unresolved fate of Sir underscores the cost of premature cancellation for serialized storytelling.

“We had a whole arc planned. It’s frustrating not to be able to tell it.”

Shanola Hampton, showrunner, speaking to Deadline

“NBC has decided not to renew Found for a third season, citing scheduling challenges and shifting priorities.”

NBC spokesperson, as reported by Variety

For fans of Found, the cancellation means the story remains incomplete. The show’s move to Netflix on January 2, 2026, may expose it to a wider audience, but without a season 3 greenlight, the mystery of Sir’s final fate will stay unsolved. For NBC, the choice reflects a broader trend of networks prioritizing event programming over serialized dramas with modest ratings. For viewers, the implication is clear: invest cautiously in shows that haven’t concluded, or be prepared for an open-ended goodbye.

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