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.
What do you think? Do you like the Empire TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I hope to god they don’t cancel this show. It’s my favorite this season!
This show is fantastic, I look forward to it every week. Renew this one!!!
Perhaps the best ensemble ever casted; not an unlikable character. The writing staff needs some beefing up to capitalize on the acting talent, but it seems unfair to put Backstrom up against Thursday’s heavy hitters and then lament it’s share. Canceling Backstrom might be Fox’s worst programming goof since Firefly.
This show is great. Well written, interesting characters. Do not cancel.
PLEASE RENEW THIS SHOW. My family has both laughed and cried to this show, I have had many shows that have been cancelled and this is the only one I have bothered to fight for. The books were a hit, give this show a chance.
My favorite Show and the only thing i look forward to watching all week!! This show deserve a Renewal for another season!!!
Awesome series……..
can’t wait for the next one.
Backstrom is the only thing I watch on network TV. The characters are brilliantly flawed. It’s intelligent, funny, and extremely well written. My family and I have really enjoyed the development of the characters through this first season. Please give this show a chance, it’s excellent.
Awesome show!
This is probably the 3rd time I have ever bothered to comment on any show or movie. This show is wonderful. I look forward to every episode. The possibilites are endless with these characters. Please bring it back for another season!
I don’t know if they factor in how many people record a show or watch it on demand. Ratings shouldn’t be so strongly swayed by who tubes in to watch it as it airs because in this day and age you can watch whatever show you want whenever you want…
Have enjoyed this series, particularly the character development and character subplots. I do hope it gets a chance to continue on. It is different and I appreciate that.
Best show we have watched. please don’t cancel,
Please renew. Great show, characters and actors . One of my favorite shows.
Our family loves Backstrom. Please do not cancel. Last episode the best and hope we continue learning more of this cast.