In the past, Big Sky hasn’t been a stellar performer in the traditional ratings for ABC, but episodes often more than double their viewership once the live+7 day viewers are factored in. Will this season become a hit in the live ratings? Will Big Sky be cancelled or renewed for season four? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A crime thriller series, the Big Sky TV series stars Katheryn Winnick, Kylie Bunbury, Dedee Pfeiffer, Jensen Ackles, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Reba McEntire, and J. Anthony Pena. Angelique Cabral, Rex Linn, Rosanna Arquette, Michael Malarkey, Luke Mitchell, Seth Gabel, Henry Ian Cusick, Anirudh Pisharody, and Madalyn Horcher appear in recurring roles. In the third season, private detective Cassie Dewell (Bunbury), undersheriff Jenny Hoyt (Winnick), and newly appointed sheriff Beau Arlen (Ackles) maintain order in Helena, Montana, with their investigative skills. But when a local backcountry trip led by charismatic outfitter Sunny Barnes (McEntire) goes awry, the trio faces a formidable mystery. No camper can be trusted and danger lurks around every jagged rock and gnarled tree.
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.
1/19 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.
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For comparisons: Season two of Big Sky on ABC averaged a 0.30 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 2.59 million viewers.
Note: These are the final national ratings, including all live+same day viewing and DVR playback (through 3:00 AM). Early fast affiliate ratings (estimates) are indicated with an “*”. While these numbers don’t include further delayed or streaming viewing, they are a very good indicator of how a show is performing, especially when compared to others on the same channel. Though other economic factors are involved, the higher-rated shows usually get renewed and the lower-rated ones get cancelled.
What do you think? Do you like the Big Sky TV series on ABC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season?
*5/12/23 update: Big Sky has been cancelled after three seasons by ABC.
Fred. I agree with your opinion of the show. Big Sky is a great show and should be picked up by a channel or streaming. The addition of the new Sheriff was a good idea, he adds a lot. This show is so much better than some of the stupid comedy shows. The two female leads are great together.