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?
I would hate to see this cancelled love shows that keep you wondering.Sick to death of reality shows. Pretty soon that’s all that is going to be on television. You have to admit most of them are pretty stupid ideas and some not suitable for young kids to watch. I don’t want my kids to think this is the right way to act. They must really be running out of ideas for tv shows. Please don’t cancel alcatraz,terra nova, the river,haven.
I have found Alcatraz to be a refreshing change, to what has become a very bland offering on most networks -both broadcast and cable- I hate “Reality TV” that isn’t so real as they’d like you to think…and hate the monotony of shows like Grey’s where you want to yell at the characters to grow up and act their age. Law & Order is over and done with, sorry Dick Wolf, you had a nice long run but the formula is old and boring; stay home and bathe in champagne with all the money you made. There are few shows… Read more »
Please, please, please keep the show going. It makes me crazy to get involved in a great mystery plot only to find out…..I’ll never find out what the mystery was! I think this is a terrific show with a great cast. Love seeing Sam Neill each week.
Excellent show, love the scenes of the old prison. Great plots and seriously bad guys! Unique storyline and one of my favorite actors (Leon Rippy) as the ageless doctor, is outstanding!
This show gives me something on tv to look forward too! It
is very written and I love the twists and turns. Finally a tv
that keeps you thinking and engaged in it’s characters. I
love this show and watch them over again with my on demand.
My husband an I love this show. The actors and plots are great. Love how they have mysteries that you have to think about. Don’t cancel this show!!!
Dont cancel alcatraz. Its a great show.
Love the show! Please keep it on the air!
Please keep this show on the air!!
I beg you FOX, PLEASE keep this show!!!
I like it very much. I think they should give it a second season.
Finally a TV show that is NOT reality TV, gosh I hate those shows! This show has the best writing, great acting, and doesn’t take place on a single sound stage. Fox would be crazy to think about changing or not bringing this show back for a second season! I would cast away the other 3 big networks for more programing like this, Way to go Fox!
Alcatraz is an outstanding show with great actors and story lines. Fox needs to keep this show going and not cancelling it. Alcatraz is suspenseful and enjoyable. Bring Terra Nova back and have it side by side with Alcatraz (8pm to 9pm) and (9pm to 10pm) on Saturday night eastern time.
I love Alcatraz. It’s great and I’d love to see it continue…solid cast, cool twists…let’s play it out.
Alcatraz is an interesting show, from an interesting concept, love thist show! Want to see the 63!