The scripted dramas on USA Network have all been way down in the ratings this year. How will their Benched sitcom perform? Will it be a winner? Cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
On Benched, a high-powered corporate lawyer (Eliza Coupe) experiences a fall from grace and lands in the rough and tumble world of public defenders. The series also stars Jay Harrington, Oscar Nunez, Maria Bamford, Jolene Purdy, and Carter MacIntyre.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances 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.
1/15 update: USA has cancelled Benched after one season.
Final season averages: 0.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.54 million total viewers.
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Note: These ratings are collected by the Nielsen company and are the final national numbers. These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings and are reported on by most other outlets. 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 Benched TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
Benched needs to return. It is one of the best shows i have ever watched. And i do watch alot of tv.
The best kept secret on TV!
USA should seriously re-think this one…..way too funny!
So disappointed, Benched was hilarious every episode was funny.
BRING IT BACK!!!!!!! It is a great show & Liza Coupe was brilliantly funny and made the show….you are making a huge mistake not giving it a 2nd chance
Benched is a very good and funny show. Canceling it is such a mistake. I really wish USA will rethink this decision. The cast was good the writing was great.
Why would USA make such a mistake on a great show. Bended is awesome! USA didn’t give it a chance. mistake. Look at the comments that say your network execs messed up. Benced-should be back!
What is wrong with USA? I am so tired of intelligent and creative shows being cancelled while tired, unoriginal garbage is touted as the next great hit!
Why would USA make such a mistake on a great show. Bended is awesome! USA didn’t give it a chance. mistake. Look at the comments that say your network execs messed up. Benced-should be back!
Im hooked with the show and you cancelled it?? Should not trust those ratings.. do your own survey!
Agreed! Look at this small sample of good things about the show.Bad call USA execs.
just another good show cancelled by USA they cancelled Covert Affairs and they cancelled the show that was only on one season called common law that was so funny I guess reality shows are all that matters anymore cuz Hollywood’s run out of good ideas I’m not watching USA anymore.
I am starting to feel the same way.
WHAT!! You’ve got to be kidding.. Benched canceled? Devastated. Great writing, great acting, a terrific show. USA Network has no clue what it’s doing.
My entire family is disappointed that Benched was cancelled. The cast was hilarious and we enjoyed every episode. Very disappointed.
I’m really disappointed that this show has been cancelled. The cast was great and the dialogue funny and smart. I hope USA Network will reconsider.
I agree