It appears that Battle Creek has lost the ratings war. The low-rated Sunday night police series has been cancelled by CBS.
Battle Creek revolves around two mismatched law enforcement officers — Detective Russ Agnew (Dean Winters) and FBI Special Agent Milton Chamberlain (Josh Duhamel) — who have polar opposite views of the world and end up being partners. The rest of the cast includes Janet McTeer, Kal Penn, Aubrey Dollar, and Edward Fordham Jr.
The show debuted on March 1st to a disappointing 1.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.92 million viewers. The numbers got even worse in later weeks and has fallen to lows of a 0.7 demo rating and fewer than six million viewers.
Those numbers aren’t good enough for CBS to order a second season so they’ve now cancelled it.
There are four unaired episodes remaining and the last installment is currently scheduled to air on May 24th.
What do you think? Do you like the Battle Creek TV show? Do you think that it should have been cancelled or renewed for season two?
This was one of the best shows on tv
I wish everyone commenting on here would sign the petition on change, and that someone would step up and start a twitter campaign. We saved Longmire, of course, it had been on longer, and the cast, crew, producers, along with Craig Johnson really put forth a major effort as well, but I see no reason why this show can’t be saved also. I have had my email account blown up with new posts each time a new episode has aired. So sign the petition, and start tweeting people!
really for me its a great show it’s a shame that CBS canceled it i was really hopping to the end of the show , its great actually i dont understand why its canceled anyways …
Of course they canceled this show! It was pretty well written, didn’t show too much blood and intestines exposed on dead bodies and had no cute, flip comments over the dead body (I.e. ” Maybe he’ll stop before crossing the street next time. ) . Typical of the major networks. What doesn’t appeal to 12 year old boys doesn’t make the cut. A word of advise to sponsors: who do you think has more spending power? 12 year olds? 49 year old? Or retirees like me? You’re right! Me!! and I ain’t buying what you are selling on your stupid… Read more »
I love Battlecreek. When I went to watch it this AM I noticed it said Series Finale. I am very disappointed. I enjoyed the chemistry between the two men and will miss this show. I too hope it will be picked up again.
It feels like CBS doesn’t even watch their own shows. If they did, they might have realized how good the writing and acting was and give it a chance. Maybe as a summer show or change the day.
The show is just getting its footing. Networks are too quick to cancel dramas. It turns my stomach to think that they might replace it with more stupid comedies. How many times can we see the same comedy nonsense? I’ll be thrilled when the last new comedy is produced. Bring the show back! The acting is good and it WILL get a bigger following.
Renew! It is a great show..mystery, action, but clean…love it!
You might give it better advertising and a better time slot.
I and my husband liked Battle Creek. Every time we like something, it gets canceled. It would be nice to keep some good shows, with good actors
would loved to see it renewed, but it will probably be replaced with something not fit to watch!!
I loved this show and it was the only CBS show I watched and one of the few big 4 network shows that I made sure I didn’t miss. Most everything I watch is on HBO Sundance AMC TNT Cinamax Starz etc and Battle Creek was refreshing because it didn’t have some stupid back stoty like a detective with a photographic memory (Unforgettable) or some other ridiculous theme. The show was funny edgy and a little dark and totally watchable. Shame on CBS for canning it. Whatever replaces it during its 10pm sunday time slot wont do any better and… Read more »
It happened again another good show cancelled way to early such a shame. Shows like this get cancelled and stupid reality shows go on way to long.
Amen, Amen, Amen Brother!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just watched the episode aired 5/24/15. I have really enjoyed this show and was checking the web to see if it had been renewed. I am so disappointed that it has been cancelled and this viewing was the last. I don’t think viewers got a chance to find this show. I usually recorded it on my DVR and initially set it up as a weekly recording because of Josh Duhamel. I found that I enjoyed Dean Winters and the rest of the cast that it was a well rounded, interesting program.
So sad to see this show go. Really liked the characters and their interaction with each other. Please reconsider.
Please bring back Battle Creek ! I agree with others to many reality shows and stupid comedys . The characters are starting to meld together now ,give it a chance to catch on . The shows I like never seem to last
Disappointed once again that a great show with dynamic actors displaying unmarked chemistry isn’t given a chance to make a second season. The storylines were just beginning to come together.
Loved the final episode…hate to see it cancelled. Look forward to it every Sunday.