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DMV (TV series)

DMV is an American workplace comedy television series created by Dana Klein and inspired by Katherine Heiny’s short story "Chicken-Flavored and Lemon-Scented." It premiered on CBS on October 13, 2025, and was canceled after one season in March 2026.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

DMV is an American workplace comedy television series created by Dana Klein and inspired by Katherine Heiny's short story "Chicken-Flavored and Lemon-Scented." It premiered on CBS on October 13, 2025, and was canceled after one season in March 2026. The series is set at a fictional East Hollywood Department of Motor Vehicles office and follows the employees there.

Premise

DMV follows a group of employees working at a Department of Motor Vehicles office in East Hollywood. The series uses the bureaucratic setting for workplace and relationship comedy.

Production and development

The series was created, written, and executive-produced by Dana Klein. It was developed for CBS and adapted from Katherine Heiny's short story "Chicken-Flavored and Lemon-Scented."

Cast

The ensemble cast includes Harriet Dyer, Tim Meadows, Tony Cavalero, Molly Kearney, Alex Tarrant, and Gigi Zumbado.

Broadcast history

DMV premiered on CBS on October 13, 2025 and ran for one season. CBS canceled the series in March 2026, and the final episode aired on May 11, 2026.

Key facts

  • The series is a single-camera workplace comedy set in a fictional East Hollywood DMV office.
  • Harriet Dyer and Tim Meadows are among the principal cast members.
  • The show is based on Katherine Heiny's short story "Chicken-Flavored and Lemon-Scented."
  • CBS premiered the series in October 2025 and canceled it after one season.
  • The finale aired on May 11, 2026.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know the series through CBS broadcasts and Paramount+ availability, both of which are accessible in Canada in some form depending on local distribution rights.

Frequently asked questions

What is DMV about?
It is a workplace comedy about employees at a fictional East Hollywood Department of Motor Vehicles office.
Who created DMV?
The series was created by Dana Klein.
What is DMV based on?
It is based on Katherine Heiny's short story "Chicken-Flavored and Lemon-Scented."
When did DMV premiere?
It premiered on CBS on October 13, 2025.
Was DMV canceled?
Yes. CBS canceled the series in March 2026 after one season.
When did the series end?
The finale aired on May 11, 2026.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMV_(TV_series)
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  2. Paramount+ — https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/dmv/
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  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt33078075/
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  4. TV Guide — https://www.tvguide.com/tvshows/dmv/1060524440/
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  5. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/dmv
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  6. TV Insider — https://www.tvinsider.com/1189372/dmv-cbs-comedy-premiere-date-cast-details/
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