Is Kennedy Center Honors coming back?
Kennedy Center Honors (1978–present) on CBS
The answer: Between seasons — last episode December 23, 2025, no return date announced yet.
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47seasons
48episodes
4.8/ 10
About Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors is currently between seasons. The most recent episode aired on December 23, 2025, on CBS. There is no confirmed return date for the next season.
The show is an annual ceremony that celebrates outstanding contributions to the arts, honoring distinguished performers, artists, and leaders. It has been a tradition since 1978, showcasing performances and tributes that highlight the achievements of notable figures in American and international arts.
The program features a host panel that has included Gloria Estefan, Queen Latifah, and Donald Trump. It runs for approximately 121 minutes and has a rating of 4.8 on TVMaze.
Kennedy Center Honors episode schedule
48 aired
Aired · 48
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2025 | S2025·E1 | The 48th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 22, 2024 | S2024·E1 | The 47th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 27, 2023 | S2023·E1 | The 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 28, 2022 | S2022·E1 | The 45th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 22, 2021 | S2021·E2 | The 44th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| June 6, 2021 | S2021·E1 | The 43rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 15, 2019 | S2019·E1 | The 42st Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 26, 2018 | S2018·E1 | The 41st Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 26, 2017 | S2017·E1 | The 40th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 27, 2016 | S2016·E1 | The 39th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 29, 2015 | S2015·E1 | The 38th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 30, 2014 | S2014·E1 | The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 29, 2013 | S2013·E1 | The 36th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 26, 2012 | S2012·E1 | The 35th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 27, 2011 | S2011·E1 | The 34th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 28, 2010 | S2010·E1 | The 33rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 29, 2009 | S2009·E1 | The 32nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 30, 2008 | S2008·E1 | The 31st Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 26, 2007 | S2007·E1 | The 30th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 26, 2006 | S2006·E1 | The 29th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 27, 2005 | S2005·E1 | The 28th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 21, 2004 | S2004·E1 | The 27th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 26, 2003 | S2003·E1 | The 26th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 27, 2002 | S2002·E1 | The 25th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 26, 2001 | S2001·E1 | The 24th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 27, 2000 | S2000·E1 | The 23rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 29, 1999 | S1999·E1 | The 22nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 30, 1998 | S1998·E1 | The 21st Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 26, 1997 | S1997·E1 | The 20th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 26, 1996 | S1996·E1 | The 19th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
Show 18 earlier episodes
| December 27, 1995 | S1995·E1 | The 18th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 28, 1994 | S1994·E1 | The 17th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 29, 1993 | S1993·E1 | The 16th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 30, 1992 | S1992·E1 | The 15th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 26, 1991 | S1991·E1 | The 14th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 28, 1990 | S1990·E1 | The 13th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 29, 1989 | S1989·E1 | The 12th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 30, 1988 | S1988·E1 | The 11th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 30, 1987 | S1987·E1 | The 10th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 7, 1986 | S1986·E1 | The 9th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 9, 1985 | S1985·E1 | The 8th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 1, 1984 | S1984·E1 | The 7th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 3, 1983 | S1983·E1 | The 6th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 4, 1982 | S1982·E1 | The 5th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 5, 1981 | S1981·E1 | The 4th Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 27, 1980 | S1980·E1 | The 3rd Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 29, 1979 | S1979·E1 | The 2nd Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
| December 28, 1978 | S1978·E1 | The 1st Annual Kennedy Center Honors |
