Dateline has been around for many years and NBC occasionally uses the platform to run “limited series”. This time, they’re trying On Assignment.  Will this series be more successful than the regular version of Dateline? Will it return for a second season? Stay tuned.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.

6/18 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.

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Note: Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.

What do you think? Do you like the Dateline: On Assignment TV series? Would you like to see it cancelled or renewed for a second season?