All about ratings, renewals, and cancellations.
When you are a show airing on TV’s most-watched network in CBS week in and week out, you may as well expect that there is ultimately going to be a battle come renewal time. For “Unforgettable,” that battle is probably especially tough knowing that they would probably be renewed on any other network. With that […]
With there being a number of season finales airing across the board on Sunday night, it should not come as much of a surprise at all that some shows rose to the occasion in the ratings — while others with another episode or two left in the can saw some significant drops. NBC – In […]
When “The Killing” first premiered on AMC earlier this season, there was a rather worthwhile question being asked — can this series regain some of the momentum it supposedly lost following its controversial finale? At first, it seemed to weather the storm all right — posting a number (in a 0.5 in the 18-49 demographic […]
With us currently in season finale mode, it’s always interesting to see whether or not shows can buck the downward trend caused by spring, and actually manage to increase their audiences. NBC – For the Peacock, the news was mixed. “The Voice” was up from last week versus the first part of its performance finale, […]
When you are a show that starts up your run in the spring, it’s easy to have some sympathy — there are traditionally fewer viewers at your disposal, but you have to find a way to still convince people to give you an hour out of their busy lives. For ABC’s new Shonda Rhimes series […]
We’ve covered a good many CW shows in our ratings debate articles over the past two weeks, and the final one that is still firmly in danger of getting canceled was one that actually entered the fall season surrounded by hype — “Ringer.” Why it should go – The numbers don’t lie — and the […]
As we near the end of the season (or are at the end of the season, depending on what show we are talking about), the general tendency is for shows to rise — and on Sunday night, many programs ended up reaping the benefits. CBS – For “The Amazing Race,” having Brendon & Rachel around […]
On Sunday, ABC’s new series “GCB” is going to be closing its first season with a finale that literally involves a trip gone horrendously awry. Now, we just have to wonder whether or not this is going to be the season or the series finale for the show. Without further ado, let’s dive into our […]
“Saturday Night Live” tends to fare well in the ratings when athletes stop by to host, and Eli Manning can be boast now that he managed to continue the trend with this weekend’s show. Overall, the program (which also featured the mega-popular Rihanna as the musical guest) scored a 3.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic, […]
Every season, there are a few shows that come down to the wire when it comes to whether or not to renew them, or to send them packing. At the moment, “Touch” is clearly one of these shows. It’s the most-successful new drama of the year for Fox … but saying that is like saying […]
