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?
Fox has a keeper in this household, can’t wait for the show.Have recorded all to watch again,fox needs to renew.
They will more than likely cancel Alcatraz and keep the crap shows (so called reality shows) on the boob tube. why do you think they call it the boob tube? Because boobs decide what stays on the tv. good show, decent premise, would like to find out what happens to the characters and why Hauser is so damn secretive about what he is doing. Don’t let this show die without an ending, like “The Pretender” ended without a conclusion. Another great show that boobs took off the air.
Very entertaining and well written series. Fox should renew.
Please, please do not cancel Alcatraz. My whole family loves it and it really makes
us think! Please don’t let Rebecca die after all this!
Please renew Alcatraz. I absolutely enjoy the show cannot wait to find out what happens next. I wish that Tommy Madison had been a good guy. and please bring Detective Madison back
Renew…Love it. Give it a chance to develop
Please PLEASE do not cancel I am so hooked on that show its different and keeps you wanted it to stay
Really good show…………..Please renew!!!
Renewed.
My husband & I have seen every episode. In our opinion, we both enjoy the story line & can’t wait for the next episode. I feel it was done right with each week, giving just a little more info. It had the perfect seasons finally. That car chase was awesome. I loved Losted & miss it, but Alcatraz fulfilled the void. It most definately deserves another few seasons. I see many more episodes, we haven’t seen the warden in the future, the real why & how. Rebecca can’t die, I see a blood transfusion to make her super human so… Read more »
I am an older gentleman (65) and this is one of the few shows on tv I really enjoy.Please renew for a second season
Please renew this show, its got so much, it leaves waiting for the next episode for more answers, to see how all the pieces fit
FOX would be Crazy to cancel this show. We have really enjoy it as a Family and look forward to monday nights. No other show out there keeps you thinking and discussing long into the week!!! Our house VOTES to KEEP!!
I am hopeful that Alcatraz returns for a second season. I look forward to watching the show each week, as the general plot line developes and the mystery unfolds. It is rare to watch a show on television that presents fine acting, intelligent dialogue and a unique plot. It’s certainly not “Jersey Shore,” which lacks everything but disgust. I would like to see the writers develope more of history of Alcatraz.
I sure hope Alcatraz returns….I have enjoyed watching it this past season…can’t wait for the new shows…..please don’t cancel!!