CBS has given full season orders to each of their four new dramatic series — NCIS: New Orleans, Scorpion, Madam Secretary, and Stalker.
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CBS GIVES FULL SEASON ORDERS TO ALL FOUR OF ITS NEW DRAMAS
“NCIS: New Orleans” and “Scorpion” Rank as the Season’s #1 and #2 New Series
“Madam Secretary” is Sunday’s #1 Scripted Broadcast
“Stalker” is a Time Period Winner in Viewers and Key Demos
CBS has given full season orders to all four of its new dramas, including the #1 and #2 new series of the season, NCIS: NEW ORLEANS and SCORPION, Sunday’s #1 scripted broadcast, MADAM SECRETARY, and the time period-winning suspense thriller STALKER. These pick-ups include three of the top four new shows launched on television this season, and three series that rank among the top 15 of ALL prime time programs.
The four freshman dramas, along with the Network’s returning hit series and NFL THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL, have helped CBS win the first four weeks of the season for the sixth consecutive year, with growth of +5% over the comparable period a year ago.
“These four shows have had an immediate impact on our schedule by improving nights, winning time periods and adding more hours of success across our primetime line up,” said Nina Tassler, Chairman, CBS Entertainment.
NCIS: NEW ORLEANS is the season’s #1 new series, averaging 18.16 million viewers, 2.8 in adults 18-49 and 4.1 in adults 25-54, according to Nielsen most current ratings through Oct. 19. NCIS: NEW ORLEANS ranks second only to NCIS among all broadcast dramas, improving the year ago time period by +9% in viewers. In its most recent broadcast (Oct. 21), NCIS: NEW ORLEANS delivered its highest adults 18-49 rating since its series premiere.
SCORPION is the season’s #2 new series and Monday’s most-watched drama averaging 15.17 million viewers, 3.6 in adults 18-49 and 4.9 in adults 25-54. The high-octane drama has been key to CBS’s Monday turnaround, improving the year ago time period by +74% in viewers, +29% in adults 18-49 and +36% in adults 25-54.
MADAM SECRETARY ranks as Sunday’s #1 scripted broadcast and #4 new series with 13.53 million viewers, a +45% time period improvement. It averages 1.8 in adults 18-49 and 2.8 in adults 25-54 leading into THE GOOD WIFE, which has posted growth this season in viewers and adults 25-54.
STALKER has won its Wednesday (10:00-11:00 PM) time period in viewers and key demographics every week this season against its regular scripted competition, averaging 9.49 million viewers, 2.1 in adults 18-49 and 3.0 in adults 25-54.
About NCIS: NEW ORLEANS:
NCIS: NEW ORLEANS stars Scott Bakula, Lucas Black, Zoe McLellan, CCH Pounder and Rob Kerkovich. Gary Glasberg, Mark Harmon, Jeffrey Lieber and James Hayman are the executive producers for CBS Television Studios.
About SCORPION:
SCORPION stars Elyes Gabel, Robert Patrick, Katharine McPhee, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Jadyn Wong and Ari Stidham. Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Nick Santora, Nicholas Wootton, Justin Lin, Heather Kadin, Scooter Braun and Walter O’Brien are the executive producers for CBS Television Studios.
About MADAM SECRETARY:
MADAM SECRETARY stars Téa Leoni, Tim Daly, Bebe Neuwirth, Željko Ivanek, Patina Miller, Erich Bergen, Geoffrey Arend, Kathrine Kerzer, Evan Roe and Wallis-Currie Wood. MADAM SECRETARY is a CBS Television Studios production, in association with Revelations Entertainment. Barbara Hall is an executive producer with Revelations’ Lori McCreary and Morgan Freeman, and David Semel.
About STALKER:
STALKER stars Maggie Q, Dylan McDermott, Victor Rasuk, Mariana Klaveno and Elisabeth Röhm. Kevin Williamson is the executive producer for Warner Bros. Television.
What do you think? Is this a good move? Do you like or dislike any of these shows?
Bring back stalker, one of the best suspence triller TV show, shouldn’t be cancelled. You shouldn’t base your self on the the amount of viewers or ratings, we like the show, and our opinion should count
Bring back Stalker for next season. I can’t believe this great show has been cancelled . It was in the top four for CBS. How can cbs cancel this show? Ales me really wonder about CBS
CBS announced that “Stalker” ranked #1 on Wednesday nights in its time slot and they’re seriously considering cancelling it?? I don’t understand. Keep “Stalker” and get rid of the stupid reality shows. This is one of the best shows on television. Get rid of CSI-Cyber if you feel you need to give the ax to something.
I so agree. Keep this show. I love it
Stalker is a great show i make sure i watch it and if i miss it i always make sure i catch up on my on demand . Its a great cast and my Wednesday nights have not been the same needless to say. Anxiously waiting for next season
I love stalker, Maggie Q is a great actress, good series and cast. Please dont cancel the show, Im a big fan, Im hooked. Also love madam secretary also a good series. Two of my favorite shows. Both shows good cast. Love Tea Leoni on madam secretary. : )
Please bring it back for season 2. This is one f my favorite new shows. CSI cyber is so stupid.
I so agree. Keep this show. I love it
STALKER IS ENTERTAINING – I LOVE MAGGIE Q AND THE WHOLE CONCEPT – HOPE IT IS NOT CANCELLED! LOVE SCORPION TOO!
My sister and I love the shows, stalker and madam secretary. Please don’t take them off the air.
It’s been a long time that I have enjoyed watching a great series like stalkers, you have a great thing going, why stop it knoknow.your rating or going to skyrocket more then you know.
Love Stalker keep it going can’t wait to see what happens to Maggie
I love Stalker and Scorpion! They are my favorites! Ive never missed an episode!
Omg I am hooked! The last episode wow that guy is crazy! Can’t wait til next season!
I love stalker, great acting the leads especially love Maggie Q. if the scripts continue to be violent and gritty thats great with MQ playing a strong woman.
Will continue to watch my favorites– Scorpion and Stalker. Sorry, but I find the others a little boring.
Love all three shows! Stalker and Madam Secretary most of all!
stalker is the best esp the lead characters….eagerly waiting 4 it to come back