Last season, CBS tried to establish new shows but almost all of them were cancelled due to low ratings. No new dramas survived and only two sitcoms did. Which shows will be cancelled or renewed this time? We’ll have wait and see.
CBS shows this season (so far): 2 Broke Girls, 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, The Amazing Race, Battle Creek, The Big Bang Theory, Big Brother, Blue Bloods, The Briefcase, Criminal Minds, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Cyber, Elementary, Extant, The Good Wife, Hawaii Five-0, Madam Secretary, The McCarthys, The Mentalist, Mike & Molly, The Millers, Mom, NCIS, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: New Orleans, The Odd Couple, Person of Interest, Scorpion, Stalker, Survivor, Two and a Half Men, Under the Dome, Undercover Boss, and Zoo.
There’s lots of data that CBS looks at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series but ratings are typically the biggest piece. Here’s how the network’s shows are doing so far.
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A couple of notes about these charts:
These figures are updated automatically as new ratings are released. The averages are based on the final national numbers (live plus same day viewing), unless marked with an asterisk (*). For technical reasons, I have to resort them manually so feel free to let me know if I missed something.
Keep in mind that the demo numbers are typically what’s most important to advertisers. Therefore, that’s how the networks measure success. Advertisers pay more for ad time on a show that has a higher demo rating. Because older viewers don’t count? No, it’s because younger viewers watch less traditional TV and are harder to reach.
Demo numbers are typically reported using the 10ths decimal place (2.4, for example). In the averages, I’m using an extra decimal for easier ranking. The networks take into account when shows air on Fridays and Saturdays, nights when TV viewership is lower.
What do you think? Which shows are you rooting for? Which one isn’t as big a hit as you thought? Are you hoping any series will get cancelled to make way for something else?
I Love NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS, Criminal Minds, Blue Bloods, and Hawaii Five O. Please renew them all. They got the best actors and writers on tv!
Love Battle Creek, and CSI Cyber. They both deserve a season 2.
They both deserve change to continue. So tired that CBS cancel awesome shows.
Please renew Battle Creek and CSI Cyber!!!!!
For all you Stalker fans great news CBS finally got the message and Stalker will be back on Monday night. They are going ahead with the last 3 episodes of the Season. Now CBS has to renew it for another season. That would be one smart move for CBS!
To all Stalker fans – The last 3 episodes are returning. Starting Monday, 4/27, CBS at 9:00.
Maybe CBS is finally getting SMART and doing the right thing. It’s a start now lets hope they bring it back for more seasons. Thanks CBS!
I have really missed stalker since it has not shown an episode since February. I hate to see that it might be canceled because of lower ratings. But what I dont understand is why it is being considered for cutting room floor when there are lots of reality shows that are being viewed less. They aren’t being cut, so give the show a chance and get rid of the ones that are fairing worse than it in the ratings.
Please do no cancel Blue Bloods or Hawaii Five O. The. Tom Selleck is the best actor on TV. CBS is the only channel I watch besides The Hallmark Channel.
Please bring back and renew Stalker. I thought it was well worth the watch. I also enjoy all NCIS’s; Hawaii 5-0, & Mike and Molly. Two broke girls can go…it is just plain idiotic. Sorry to see The Mentalist go; but the Miller’s and McCarthy’s were just plain boring. Thrilled 2 1/2 men is gone forever, it was just plain dumb after Charlie left. Blue Bloods is very well written and very enjoyable. Big Brother is just lame with a bunch of overgrown spoiled brats.
Sheila other than today being a beautiful day you added extra beauty with your response. I agree with you 100%, however, there are those out there who say that everybody has their opinions, which we all do, but not renewing stalker would be a terrible mistake it is one of the better shows. criminal minds is also very well written it’s getting a little on the iffy side but they seem to be getting back on script I’m not particularly fond of NCIS New Orleans I watched the first two episodes and didn’t do much for me but NCIS and… Read more »
Love person of interest csi. Ncis csi/cyber
Elementary big bang theory scorpion survivor
2 1/2 men sucked when Charlie left so i stopped
Sorry to see mentalist go. I watched and taped
Every episode. Love STALKER. Dont cancel
Any of these
Please do NOT take away NCIS LosAngeles, I love this show. It has the right mix of drama, love story, and comedy. I also love NCIS I just wish Cote would return or you would introduce a stronger female lead. Tony’s present interest is just not interesting, and Bishop is ok but the chemistry is lacking. NCIS New Orleans is ok I think it will just take another season to bring the cast chemistry together.
Just a note, I’m 34. So I’m a part of their 18-49 demo. I don’t watch any of the reality shows. I used to like Survivor until Rob got Robbed when he should of won twice. Big brother turned into a crap fest with constant rehashes . I watched Scorpion for about 4-5 episodes, but stopped because it’s not a very well written, and it’s very gimmicky. I refused to watch Sunday night shows because CBS refuses to preempt their shows in the fall post NLF games, that throws off the scheduled programs. CSI is misplaced at 10 pm on… Read more »
To Robert I read your posts and it was good ….. If you could see Net flex and watch RECKLESS that was a great show and they cancelled it …I keep hoping that every body will ask for it to come back …It had every thing Great Writers Great Actors and a real good story line …It was on a Sunday night and not much pre activity about the show ..It turned out to be one great show but they didn’t get the response they thought because nobody knew about it .So we are back to all the crappy shows… Read more »
I agree. Reckless was a good show and they took it off. Does CBS listen???
They brought back Unforegettable. Let’s see if they listen to us about Reckless and Stalker.
Dates of last 3 of season 1 Stalker
S01E20 2015-05-18 39 Love Kills
S01E19 2015-05-11 32 Love Hurts
S01E18 2015-05-04 25 The Woods
It is quite obvious that many people here have different tastes. To some, many of these programs are “boring”. To others, quite the opposite. It’s unfortunate that some type of standard can’t be set for the different kinds (scripted and non-scripted) of programs. I think it’s all subjective…and that’s sad.
Agree!! So tired of people asking for things they don’t like to be cancelled. I happen to love Survivor, Big Brother and the Amazing Race. Obviously ratings prove out and I am not alone. I hate shows like Mom, 2 1/2 Men, 2 Broke Girls, and the Big Bang theory, however I don’t cry out for their cancellation because there is obviously a market for them as well. If you don’t like them dont watch them but don’t look to spoil the pleasure they serve to others. I will continue to campaign for the survival of Stalker though as I… Read more »
Please renew Bluebloods and Stalker. They are both great shows. Also Hawaii Five.
Get rid of the realty shows. They are boring.
I agree with Steve. CBS is getting so out of touch with Reality. These Reality shows need to GO. They are boring and lack intelligence. With shows like Stalker, Criminal Minds, NCIS. Blue Bloods, they give you insight on what it’s all about. Person Of Interest was interesting in the beginning, however, it appears to be losing some intelligence. Hawaii 50 is good and brings back nostalgia from the original 50. As I have stated in my prior posts, I do not know where CBS is getting their input from, but they surely do need to reconsider who they Poll.… Read more »
please renew castle, ncis los angeles, scorpion, hawaii five o. they are full of adventure and intrigue. I also like the relationship between Castle and his daughter, and I would like to see her fall in love and get married.
Bud, I hate to tell you but Castle is ABC not CBS. You need to go to the ABC post and comment there. but I agree with you, Castle needs to be renewed. I love that show and watch it live + DVR’d every episode. And to think I didn’t give the show a chance at first then caught a episode during the summer some point during S2’s broad cast, and it because one of my top 5 all time favorite shows!
I really like watching all 3 NCIS programs, Madam Secretary, Scorpion, Hawaii 5-0, The Big Bang Theory, Person of Interest, Elementary – I record them to watch later if I am not able to watch at the time they are on. I also watch and record Mike & Molly and Battle Creek. I really enjoyed The Mentalist and was sorry to see it end – it had a good run. I have tended to watch CBS more than other stations – esp. this year. I hope you will renew all of the shows I have mentioned which I enjoy watching.… Read more »
I wish CBS would bring back Stalker for the final 3 episodes this season, and also renew it for another season. It is a great show, and deserves to live! [2]
I wish CBS would bring back Stalker for the final 3 episodes this season, and also renew it for another season. It is a great show, and deserves to live!