ABC gave Black Box a straight-to-series order and ordered 13 episodes without seeing a pilot first. They held it until late in the season (typically not a good sign) on Thursdays at 10pm as a replacement for their hit show, Scandal. Will Black Box live up to expectations? Will it be a ratings success and earn a second season or will it be cancelled instead? Stay tuned.
Black Box revolves around a beautiful and brilliant neuroscientist (Kelly Reilly) who’s hiding the fact that she’s bipolar. The rest of the cast includes Ditch Davey, David Ajala, Terry Kinney, Ali Wong, David Chisum, Laura Fraser, Siobhan Williams, and Vanessa Redgrave.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
8/7 update: ABC has cancelled Black Box after one season.
Final season averages: 0.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.41 million total viewers.
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Note: Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the Black Box TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for a second season?
Black Box getting canceled is more then upsetting… Here we FINALLY had a show with intellect, fire and an actual platform with purpose. Bringing mental illness to light was only one of the shows great accomplishments but to shine the light brighter by casting a female character as a brilliant successful acclaimed doctor was even better… (being a sbeautiful and sexy actress along with that was just a viewer’s perk). But as I started to state in beginning; to have shows continue to stay on air (that do nothing but embarrass and insult the networks and even more, their viewers… Read more »
Great show, sorry to see that it’s been canceled!
Do disappointed it isn’t returning…so many bipolar people and this was such a good way to relate…but all the other crap and this got cancelled? Fail.
I really loved the show please bring it back…also liked Betrayal…October Road..Big Shots…Will Traveler also…
The Black Box I a fantastic show. Kelly Reilly is great as the lead character. The contents of each show was really fascinating. When last season ended I couldn’t wait for this season and now to find out it’s cancelled, that sucks. Please bring it back!
Sincerely, Sydney Miller
Really! They are quick to put unnecessary reality shows on TV and cancel the good shows. This was one of the best show on ABC. Give it another chance it was only the first season! That was the worst mistake and I’m pissed.
It definitely should come back..I’ve been waiting for ever!!!
Black Box shows even people who have problems can also contribute something special to life. I have some type of dyslexia which made it hard to study in school and job. I contributed by seeing outside the box. The company I worked for I was able to be a regular worker but invented many helpful things that contributed alot. You need to bring this show back to help others know it’s possible to be worthwhile.
Dee. I absolutely agree !!!!
Are you serious? I’m waiting and waiting for the second season and decided to look up why it has not returned yet. I think Black Box was a hit! Fabulous acting and a storyline that supersedes many, many shows. What’s sad is that no matter how hard we complain and want it back, it’s the executives that decide not us-the viewers. Bring it back on and watch the ratings fly high.
I want Black Box back for a second season. It seems like all the mindless shows keep going, but the shows with depth and good content do not stay. Unfortunately it’s all about ratings and competition. Very frustrating.
Black Box was my favorite TV show I am shocked it was canceled. I am really sad it is not coming back. I hate it when good shows don’t catch on because not enough people appreciate them :'(
Myself and my husband think that ABC has made one of the worst mistakes by cancelling “The Black Box” it was one show that my whole family including my 7,6, and my 5 year old would make a point to watch together. They leave shows like the goldburgs come on now at least The Black Box shows that even with a medical condition you can have a good job. In my opinion now really ain’t much to even tune in on ABC other then The Bachelor and Bacheloret. Sincerely ABC Jessica
I am so disappointed. What a great show and different from all the law and police shows etc. Please bring this back!!!
HAY! this was a fantastic show.. maybe you should have aired it during fall / winter? The videography, the story line, the accuracy in diagnosis was fantastic and realistic. Please bring it back.. *cry*
I LOVE black box. Watched it on my dvr with my husband. I think you should give it another chance!