Last night, ABC wrapped up the first season of 500 Questions, their new primetime game show. How did it do in the ratings? Is it a slam-dunk to be renewed for a second season or, will it certainly be cancelled instead?
Hosted by Richard Quest, 500 Questions lets some adult geniuses try to answer 500 very difficult general knowledge questions and win lots of cash — without answering three in a row incorrectly.
Airing over the course of seven evenings, the series debuted on May 20th to a 1.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.058 million viewers. It wasn’t a great start, even for a summer series.
The numbers dropped over the seven episodes but didn’t dip below four million. They averaged a 1.04 demo rating with 4.79 million.
Looking at the numbers, there’s really no reason for ABC to renew 500 Questions for a second season. It surely didn’t attract much attention as an “event”. Still, there is a chance that the network will bring it back for another short run, filling a gap in their schedule. It didn’t cost ABC much to make and it did maintain its (small) viewership numbers as people begin to cut back on their television viewing in the warmer months.
But, what do you think? Do you like the 500 Questions series? Cancel or keep it?
I watched this every night and since a new genius has just taken over I think it should be renewed or at least shown online for us nuts that really enjoyed it.
Keep it!! Our family loved it!!!!!!
We set the DVR. Loved it!
I suggest to keep it. I was on the edge of my seat during every episode, and found myself playing along every chance I had. A great show to watch, if for nothing else than to pass the time. I think it definitely deserves a second season; with the potential to be another game-show sensation, much like ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire?’ –I only happened upon it while scrolling through the channel guide, unlike other shows which are advertised compulsively. Maybe it needs to be picked up by another network and using different marketing tactics. With low production costs,… Read more »
I agree! What a great show! I hope they have another season!!
My wife and I watched it every night. Keep it.
loved 500 questions, looked forward to it every night, watched if with mom and brother, we loved it. Please bring it back.
We stumbled upon the program after the first three episodes, but were able to catch two of them. It is great. Definitely renew it.
Keep it
I really, really enjoyed 500 questions
Loved it and somewhat surprised I knew a few answers. Bring it back please.
I liked it. Hope it comes back
Fantastic show! Can’t wait to see the next viewing. Brilliant players and extremely smart and diverse questioning.
KEEP, RENEW!!!!
Loved 500 Questions….watched every night. Hope it comes back.
Love it very much watch all7 episodes. Hope it comes back again
Loved it! Watched each night, and I hope it’s renewed.