Here are the ratings for the Alcatraz TV series. Some 50 years ago, more than 300 prisoners and guards disappeared from the world-famous prison. Now, they’re reappearing and don’t seem to have aged a day. The first season of Alcatraz typically airs Monday nights on the FOX network.
These are the TV show’s ratings for the 2011-12 season, the best way to tell if Alcatraz will be cancelled or renewed for season two. Check out our FOX ratings report card to see how this show’s numbers compare with the others on the network.
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Update: Alcatraz has been cancelled after one season of 13 episodes.
Final season averages: 2.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.74 million total viewers. Will these be enough for a season two renewal?
Episode 01-13: Monday, 03/26/12
1.5 in the demo (-6% episode-to-episode change) with 4.75 million; fourth in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.18 in the demo with 6.74 million.
Demo average rank: #13 of 19 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-12: Monday, 03/26/12
1.6 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 4.78 million; fourth in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.24 in the demo with 7.10 million.
Demo average rank: #12 of 19 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-11: Monday, 03/19/12
1.6 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 5.04 million; fourth in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.30 in the demo with 7.10 million.
Demo average rank: #12 of 19 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-10: Monday, 03/12/12
1.6 in the demo (-11% episode-to-episode change) with 5.07 million; fourth in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.37 in the demo with 7.31 million.
Demo average rank: #10 of 19 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-09: Monday, 03/05/12
1.8 in the demo (-5% episode-to-episode change) with 5.47 million; fourth in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.46 in the demo with 7.55 million.
Demo average rank: #10 of 17 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-08: Monday, 03/05/12
1.9 in the demo (+6% episode-to-episode change) with 5.82 million; fourth in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.54 in the demo with 7.82 million.
Demo average rank: #10 of 17 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-07: Monday, 02/20/12
1.8 in the demo (-5% episode-to-episode change) with 6.0 million; fourth in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.63 in the demo with 8.10 million.
Demo average rank: #9 of 17 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-06: Monday, 02/13/12
1.9 in the demo (-17% episode-to-episode change) with 6.24 million; fourth in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.77 in the demo with 8.45 million.
Demo average rank: #8 of 17 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-05: Monday, 02/06/12
2.3 in the demo (-18% episode-to-episode change) with 6.91 million; fourth in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.94 in the demo with 8.90 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 17 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-04: Monday, 01/30/12
2.8 in the demo (-7% episode-to-episode change) with 8.44 million; second place at 9pm, first at 9:30pm.
Season average: 3.10 in the demo with 9.39 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 17 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-03: Monday, 01/23/12Episodes 01-01 and 01-02: Monday, 1/16/12
3.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 10.05 million total viewers; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.30 in the demo with 10.05 million.
Demo average rank: #1 of 15 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Compared to the two hour premiere of Terra Nova, FOX was up by 6% in the demo. In addition, Alcatraz gave the network its best drama premiere in the demo since Lie to Me launched in January 2009.
Note: These ratings are collected by the Nielsen company and are the final national numbers. These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings and are reported on by most other outlets. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like the Alcatraz TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Keep Alcatraz alive. Great show.
It would’ve helped had Fox shown the episodes in the correct order then it would make more sense. Imagine if the early episodes of Lost had been jumbled.
Still I’ve enjoyed this show for the most part. Much more than Terra Nova. But this show will likely disappear, much like the prisoners did in ’63.
I LOVE THIS SHOW DO NOT CANCEL IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Keep Alcatraz, it is a great show! I’m going to get to the point that I’ll never watch another show on Fox until it is in its 2nd or 3rd season. I like The Finder and it is probably going to be canceled. I liked Terra Nova and they canceled it. Why bother watching shows on Fox when they cancel everything I like.
If they cancel alcatraz I would be so pissed off! I love this show and Im a kid.
Can’t say I’d be too bothered if Alcatraz got cancelled it started out good and does have potential but its just turning to an adverage bad guy of the week type cop show which there are millions of anyway! I’d prefer them to keep Terra Nova and bin this instead
I think Alcatraz is awesome and definitely want to see it return for season two. I watch each episode two, maybe even three, times to pick up all the little details — trying to unravel the mystery.
LOVE IT!!!
Please don’t cancel Alcatraz! I really like the series and I’m really tired of comedies or shows about doctors and hospitals. This is new and different!
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you bring us great shows, then you want to cancel. give us a break. alcatraz is a great show we need more of these good shows. leave it on. so tired of the stupid comedies. alcaltraz is another jj abrahms genious show. love it.
I certainly hope they pick it up for a second season. It’s a great show, with fun twists and turns. Please let’s have some fun TV! Keep it on FOX!!!
I would be so upset if Alcatraz got cancelled. I usually just like to watch funny shows, but now Alcatraz is my favorite show. I think FOX will regret canceling it if they do.
I prefer Terra Nova. Really miss that show. Watched Alcatraz don”t care for it.
I would prefer to see Terra Nova back but I wouldn’t mind if they had both of them back.
Love this show!!!!! Do not cancel it!