After being a ratings hit for A&E in its first season, Bates Motel saw a significant drop in the ratings in season two. Will the numbers continue to drop this time around? Cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Stay tuned.
Set in the small town of White Pine Bay, Oregon, Bates Motel tells the story of a teenage Norman Bates (Freddie Highmore) and his mother Norma (Vera Farmiga). Others in the cast include Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke, Nestor Carbonell, Kenny Johnson, Nicola Peltz, Ryan Hurst, Tracy Spiridakos, Kevin Rahm, and Joshua Leonard.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
Final season averages: 0.73 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.80 million total viewers.
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For comparisons: The second season of Bates Motel averaged a 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.3 million total viewers.
Note: These are the final national numbers and 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 Bates Motel TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for a fourth season?
I watch every episode 3x Minimum, that should count for something. Neilson ratings are irrelevant. We have DVRs, OnDemand, streaming sites. Just because we can’t catch it Live doesn’t mean we aren’t watching.
I agree! I have to stream it 3 days after it airs on aetv.com because I work. I watch Bates (that’s my nickname for it) before I catch up on my soaps! Grew up watching Psycho movies and Bates Motel is perfectly written and I LOVE all of the actors. Anthony Perkins would be SO proud!
One of my favorites too! I got my coworker watching and she never knew it existed. So i agree with changing the time slot or channel
I love this show as well. I don’t know who’s more convincing…. Norma or Norman. And I really feel sorry for Norman’s girl friend… she has no idea…..
Great show, casting and story lines are great thriller drama.
KEEP IT ON! They’ve spent the 1st two seasons laying the foundation, which could’ve (& probably should’ve) been accomplished sooner but, the scene is now set. Norman’s abnormal behavior is thoroughly creepy and Norma’s acceptance of him makes me want to shake her. I’m expecting to be shocked by the games he plays so well. It’s with great anticipation that I await to see what Norman will do next and how Norma will rationalize it away?
Excellent show. Please keep it on.
In my estimation, Bates Motel will have to be picked up by a more popular network than A&E for it to get more ratings . I love Bates Motel. Good story line. Terrific acting. Plus the dramatic pace of the series is so engaging.
Please renew. Time slot may be a problem, but I just record it on DVR. Love the thriller show and never a dull moment.
I think this is a great show. I don’t think it gets enough publicity for people to know about it and watch it. The actors are great and keep you interested. I had to keep searching the web to make sure i didn’t miss the return of the new episodes.
Please renewed it such good show.
My favorite tv show. I look forward every week to watch it. Please keep it on! Renew!!
It is a great show and suffers from a crappy time slot. I thank God for simple things like dvr which makes life easier. I don’t know how they rank ratings but the system sucks because they don’t reflect the actual viewers who watch the show at their convenience and not just when some idiot decides to shove it on the schedule. It deserves a better time slot. It is getting really good right now and I hope that it continues for many seasons!!!!!!!!
I agree with Mindy! Change the time slot, it’s up against two popular shows!
This is one of my favorite show, I record it and watch it Tuesday!!!
Please keep it on!!!!
Cherie
This is A good show its because the best show on T.V. Is on at the same time. Advertise better and change the time slot. Friday night nothing good is on.
Great program ; the best on T.V