Although CBS did not announce its cancellation until later, after the thirteenth episode of "Whiz Kids" aired on February 4 the network began airing it more sporadically than it had been. Only two more episodes aired before CBS began its coverage of that year’s NCAA tournament, which resulted in the Saturday night lineup being preempted for two weeks. "Whiz Kids" did not return until April 21, then went on hiatus again after the following week. The last episode produced was burned off by CBS on June 2 after the show having been absent for over a month.