Ratings: ‘NCIS’ season 12, ‘Agents of SHIELD’ season 2 finales hit lows
Even though both “NCIS” and “Agents of SHIELD” may have aired season finales on Tuesday night, that was clearly not enough to convince some people out there to actually want to watch. Specifically, the two even hit series lows for some of their more important episodes!
When it comes to “NCIS,” we are talking about a 1.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic for an episode that featured Gibbs (Mark Harmon) being shot by Luke. Do we think that he’s going to make it through? Probably. This is TV, and Harmon has plenty of reasons to want to stay about the show. Note here that the past couple of times that “NCIS” has fallen to this position in the ratings, it did eventually adjust up after the fact to a 2.0. That could happen again here, but eventually it probably will settle at around this rating.
Meanwhile, “SHIELD” fell down to a 1.3 rating that is particularly humbling since “The Flash” (1.4) managed to beat it. The last time this happened, the final adjustments brought the two to a tie, but there’s no guarantee that this will happen this time, either. We’re really not making this into a one-superhero-show-is-better-than-another battle, though, since we legitimately feel like they both have had really great episodes as of late and are equally worthy of your time.
Also worth noting from last night, “Undateable” (1.3) and “iZombie” (0.7) continue to be remarkably steady. While their audiences are not huge in the slightest, we at least give them credit for being devoted.
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Pat
May 13, 2015 @ 9:11 pm
I’m so tired of Gibbs angst and drama and perhaps the low numbers indicate that I’m not alone. Weatherly also delivers when given meaty writing. He’s just NEVER given any meaty writing anymore. It’s a waste of a great actor and character, but Glasburg keeps who he needs to happy I guess. The premier is apparently going to be more Gibbs angst with Franks and the boy taking up screen time. I’d rather see Tony do something that is actually significant, interesting, or suspenseful, but let’s face it – that’s NOT gonna happen.
ziggy
May 14, 2015 @ 12:49 pm
I agree.Tony was just wasted this year. I’m hoping next season isn’t another Gibbs, Gibbs, Gibbs heavy show otherwise I’m out of here.
LSilvaxx
May 19, 2015 @ 4:23 am
Boohoooo
I have to tell you that you really remind me of a child.
1. You are tired of Gibbs so that means everyone else has to be tired of him as well hence the low numbers. Honestly, your whole bashing of every character except for Tony is getting old.
2. Do you know what people do when they’re unhappy with something? They move on and focus on things that make them happy. It’s not that hard to be honest. But here you are, stubborn like a child continue to watch a show you’re obviously so unhappy with just so you can bash it at every given time. My neighbours have kids between 6 an 12 years old, they do things like that. But from grown ups aka adults I actually expect a little more niveau.
Pat
May 19, 2015 @ 11:42 am
Well if we’re going this route then I’ve got to say that you remind me of an overly entitled child. When you don’t hear what you want to hear you bash the person rather than addressing their opinions. I don’t really care if you don’t like my opinions. I’m fine if you or others love the show and won’t bash you personally unless personally attacked. Like many overly entitled children, you come off as a bully, trying to dictate my viewing habits and insult me into submission. Maybe if you stomp your feet and hold your breath I’ll stop posting.
LSilvaxx
May 23, 2015 @ 12:32 am
I’m not bullying you at all. I just told you what every other person would do about things that make them unhappy. Why are you still watching a show that you have problems with? A show you are not happy with? Just so you can go online and complain about it? That is how it seems. And I’m most definitely not bashing anyone. That’s your job. It is just very childish to constantly tell everyone on this site how unhappy you are with the show but won’t stop watching it or coming to sites which feature articles about it. It doesn’t make sense.
Pat
May 26, 2015 @ 1:40 am
How do you know what “every other person would do”? Are you psychic or just a know it all? “I’m not bashing anyone” Right. – Let me quote you word for word “You really remind me of a child” “my neighbors have kids between 6 an(d) 12” comparison to my post. If these aren’t bashing I would hate to be bashed by you. As for why I continue to watch and post – It’s called caring enough to comment even when one is not happy, happy, happy with everything. Of course as a Harmon fan you are thrilled. He gets all the good and flattering dramatic writing and nearly 100 percent of the focus every single week and certainly in all important stories and arcs. Many Tony fans who have posted for years have simply given up. They don’t post or watch faithfully anymore. I guess I’m one of the last hold outs hoping that if tptb understand that there are still fans who are upset that Tony’s big moments are things like falling into dumpsters these days, maybe they’ll give us something more. Don’t worry-I will give up too if season 13 seems to be more McGibbs with butt monkey Tony. I’m pretty sure my fellow former NCIS and Tony fans are right. The only character Glasburg and company really care about is Harmon’s Gibbs. The obvious attitude is that Tony fans can go —- themselves.
LSilvaxx
May 28, 2015 @ 3:26 pm
You obviously don’t know me! I’m not a Harmon fan. Do I like him? Of course but he is not my favorite. It has been the Tony fans for years wanting Gibbs to retire and McGee to be the hopeless stupid guy forever so Tony can be highlighted. In my opinion, those people are absolutely selfish and rude torwards fans of Gibbs and Co. Everyone’s entitled to have a favorite but YOU want all the other characters to go away so your favorite will be looking better. As for me being the know it all —> I’ve been talking to many people from the NCIS fandom and even to Tony fans and when they felt unhappy with the show they stopped because they don’t see any sense in watching something that isn’t satisfying them. And you continue just to bash the show and every character, writers etc. because of your own personal opinion. Every other fan of the show who’s looking at those kind of sites to get Spoilers, news and stuff is forced to deal with your opinion just because you want the attention. That’s childish in my opinion. Has nothing to do with bashing. It is not my fault that you act like that so don’t try to blame me for anything.
Pat
May 29, 2015 @ 2:39 am
I have never stated that I want Gibbs to retire or McGee to be the hopeless stupid guy, which by the way, seems to be Tony’s role now. I liked the show when it was about a team – not the overly tragic super Gibbs show it has become. I have no idea why McGee this year has become “teacher’s pet” but sorry ptb – McGee is not an adequate replacement for the dimension that Tony brings to the table. I’m sorry if “dealing with (my) opinion” is such a burden for you. Perhaps you should take your own advise. Just read the spoilers and stop reading the potentially offensive opinions.
LSilvaxx
May 29, 2015 @ 1:41 pm
When de Pablo was there, it was mostly about her and Tony. I’m glad that’s over now and we get to see the team shine as a family again. Maybe you see it different. But you’re still watching a show you’re unhappy with and that is childish.
LSilvaxx
May 13, 2015 @ 6:56 pm
I love the show so much. I think the finale was great. And Harmon delivered an amazing performance. And so did Weatherly and the rest of the cast. Great finale and cliffhanger.
W.E.C.
May 16, 2015 @ 4:59 am
I agree–it was very well done with the entire cast giving an excellent performance.