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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Love this show, slow build at first, really like it now, it would be a shame if it was cancelled
I’M YOU. Im a ****** network tv station whos only intrest is the bottom line, i build up hope then smash it down because i am so drunk with power. Im you, I am still kicking myself over canceling Firefly……
I like this show. The quirky characters have really grown on me and for some reason I just like the entire show. I hope they keep it.
Great Show. This is the only thing my husband will watch besides football.
Give it a chance, FOX !!!
This is a great TV series, however, it struck me as a show that requires a broad range of knowledge and street smarts to appreciate both the subtle humor as well as the in-your-face political incorrectness. My wife is a sweetie but does not display a great deal strength in either of those characteristics, yet she really enjoyed the show once I got her to sit and watch it with me. That says a LOT about the skill of the writers. On the other hand, there are an awful lot of sign-holding, tree-hugging, hyper-sensitive types out there that would be… Read more »
My roommates and I tuned into this show from the beginning and I have hated it since. They slowly came around but we really only keep watching because they know how much I hate it so they get enjoyment out of that. The writers are terrible and people need to stop comparing him to House. House had charisma and was actually brilliant. All Backstrom does is say I’m you and have a ridiculous epiphany(sp?). It’ll be cancelled so don’t worry
Come on FOX, don’t let the next House slip away without a decent run . . . and time slot.
Put this on after Idol and it will kill!
Everything isn’t always what it seems. This is a great show. I watch it on hulu. So its not getting the ratings because of the internet. I’m sure. I cant wait for the next episode. it seems like a guy show I think. Thanks.
I’ve never begged a network to keep a show in my life, but PLEASE don’t cancel Backstrom! I’ve stayed interested in only three TV series in the past. 14 years. House, Breaking Bad, and Backstrom. I am so sick of garbage TV with crappy writers and actors. I love this show! I do want to watch Empire, too. I will have to play catch-up on that one. It will be a crying shame if Fox makes the idiot move of canceling such a great show, though. But then, they’ve made idiot moves before, so I know better than to keep… Read more »
I love this show,the characters interaction and writing is genius! I’d like to have someone as snarky and brilliant as Backstrom in my corner!
I enjoy this show. I hope it stays on, I’m already hooked.
” I’m you…”
The Chinese psychic kid nailed it. Backstrom won’t see Christmas.
Keep this on. I love the way no one is safe. I’m sure the political correct speech police are pulling their hair out. That’s why I love this show.
The only problem is the Dennis Haysbert character need to just be a detective cut the preacher stuff.
i love this show!! hope it stays on air!
While I don’t think this show is as bad as some of the comments….it’s obvious this is a one & done.