Rainn Wilson enjoyed a long run on the NBC sitcom The Office. How will FOX’s Backstrom perform in the ratings? Will it be cancelled or will it be renewed for a second season?
On Backstrom, an offensive, irascible yet brilliant detective (Wilson) is brought back from exile to run Portland Police Bureau’s Special Crimes Unit. The rest of the cast includes Genevieve Angelson, Dennis Haysbert, Kristoffer Polaha, Page Kennedy, Beatrice Rosen, and Thomas Dekker.
The higher a show’s ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better its chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically the following morning, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/8 update: FOX has cancelled Backstrom after one short season.
Final season averages: 1.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.99 million total viewers.
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These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
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why would you cancel Backstrom He’s like (Gregory House) you Just needs a little better marketing I like it and will miss the show Oh well that sucks
This is a really funny, well-written and well-acted show and does not deserve to be cancelled! The shows they kept are far inferior or have been on too long. Backstrom never got a fair shake:( At least you kept Bob’s Burgers which is all I watch on Fox now.
This is a really funny, well-writtenand well-acted show and does not deserve to be cancelled! The shows they kept are far inferior or have been on too long. Backstrom never got a fair shake:( At least you kept Bob’s Burgers which is all I watch on Fox mow.
Yes Fox bring back Backstrom. I am sick of reality shows. All the good shows are being taken off. Bring it back, bring it back.
I look fwd to watching this show every week… Thanks a lot fox!!!! Bring the damn show back!!
I agree. The only reason it did so poorly in the ratings is because it is up against The Blacklist.
We enjoy this show very much, and would hate to see it canceled. Not only does it appeal to us in our 40’s, but also my 21 yr. old son loves this show, and he is quite picky. I don’t understand how a show that appeals to such an age range would be cancelled.
I agree with comments above. Backstrom is a very good show and i’ve been watching all of it .Why cancel this funny show?
This is by far the best tv show for a long time. Please renew.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Noooooooooo! Backstroke some time to get into but this is a great show!!! You put it against Blacklist for pity sake first time out! Please bring back!!!!
You cannot be serious! This show has it all- humor, complicated family dynamics and intelligence!! Do not cancel!!
Backstrom is a well constructed, interesting, complex, funny, and well performed series. Please encourage the public to appreciate better shows by canceling mindless shows and keeping ones that encourage these qualities. Its amazing to me that shows like The Kardashians keep Americans enthralled year after year and truly good shows are ignored and cancelled.
I look forward to Backstrom each week. Please don’t cancel it it! The chemistry between the characters is akin to the original Star Trek. Don’t make the same mistake they did.
Best show trust me I know which shows are the best and this show is in my top ten or five. Absolutely love it! The main character is such a talented actor he makes the show not a miss.
This is a great show! Maybe tone down some of the homosexual stuff, but bring it back!! Put it up against some other show instead of the Blacklist, not everyone has a DVR to record both shows.
PLEASE, KEEP BACKSTROM! It’s the only thing I look forward to all WEEK!