Back in the 1980s, ABC and CBS had hit shows that revolved around the oil business — Dynasty and Dallas — and each ran for many seasons. Now, the alphabet network is hoping to strike it rich with a new show called Blood & Oil. Will this series be a hit or a flop? Cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
On Blood & Oil, young couple Billy (Chace Crawford) and Cody LeFever (Rebecca Rittenhouse) move to Williston, North Dakota to seek their fortune. Billy’s drive attracts the attention of oil barron Hap Briggs (Don Johnson) and Hap takes him under his wing, much to the dismay of Hap’s son Wick (Scott Michael Foster). The rest of the cast includes Amber Valletta, Adan Canto, India de Beaufort, Miranda Rae Mayo, and Delroy Lindo.
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 — typically around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
10/25 update: Cancelled already? Would you save this series?
10/23 update: ABC has cut this drama’s first season order to 10 episodes.
12/14 update: You can see the rest of the latest night’s ratings.
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Note: These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings. 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 still like the Blood & Oil TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
My wife and I love this show! Please ABC do whatever it takes to keep it on! Change nights if that’s what it takes! We should start a huge social media campaign to save it!
Does not do any good to do social media campaigns. That was tried with Dallas and had over a million tweets and nothing. If the show is not making enough ratings, advertisers do not pay enough money and the networks drop the shows.
Please keep it!! I’m 59 and love the show, please don’t cancel!!!
Keep this show!!! Finally something my husband and I really enjoy! Change time slot or night if needed but give this a chance. Actors and storyline a are just starting to get really good…. I almost feel like there is no point becoming invested in a new show because it will just be yanked in a few weeks.
I SO LOVE!!! THIS SHOW!!!! PLEASE KEEP IT ON THE AIR SOMEHOW!!! THERE ARE SO MANY OF US THAT ARE TOTALLY ADDICTED TO THIS SHOW—IT’S JUST THE BEST TV OUT THERE IN A LONG TIME!!! IF YOU NEED TO MOVE IT TO A DIFFERENT NITE, NO PROBLEM…WE’LL FOLLOW IT…JUST, PLEASE KEEP IT ON THE AIR!!! SO MUCH POTENTIAL FOR BEING A BLOCKBUSTER!! PLUS, THE CAST IS PHENOMENAL—DJ, CHACE, REBECCA, AMBER ….EVEN GARY!!!
LOVE Blood and Oil!!! I hate most everything on TV now. NO Realty, all the Cop shows and medical dramas…and lousy comedies. I rarely watch anything. Because of DJ I tried this show and love it! Really hope they don’t cancel it!!!
caroline Williams– once upon a time has had the 8pm slot for quite some time now. B&O just needs a whole new day to survive. And to quote you: “duh”
I agree it needs a new day…it is hard to pit a new show against TWD and Sunday night Football. At least give it a fighting chance!!!
Really good story line. Great actors in it as well. I’m tired of ABC especially getting rid of good shows just based on literally a few episodes. Almost makes people scared to watch their shows. Then they go and give silly shows line Nieghbors, etc. second seasons.
Give this a chance!
change time if needed nothing on at 8pm duh?
my family actually watches together i am 41 mom and dad 70s its great i do feel needs more scenery tha what showing but love story line has potential give it time
Please keep this show. It pulls from so many demographics and appeals to so many. Everyone I talk to loves this show. Way too early to cut losses. And Scott Michael foster left an amazing show to do this one ans we can’t have that be for nothing.
Please keep Blood & Oil on the air. I really enjoy the series so far.
I love this show!
I really .like this show and want it to get picked up. I think it could be a “sleeper” hit
I hope this show isn’t canceled. It takes a few episodes to flesh out the characters and storylines. Don Johnson is Dallas’ JR 2.0! It’ll be unfortunate if this show is cancelled. It’s sad people don’t give a show a chance before tuning out. I couldn’t get into Blindspot, it’s just alright beyond the first scenes. I watched three episodes. Blood and Oil has so many characters and storylines, I enjoy watching.
I agree!! ABC needs to recall how popular Dallas was. Everyone loved to hate JR. There were bumper stickers all over “Who Shot JR”. It was Iconic TV at its best. ABC could have a real hit on their hands if they will change days with Blood and Oil and give it a chance. Play up Don Johnson’s appeal!..
Keep it. I’m really liking this show. It’s too early to cancel. We’re just learning the characters.
I agree Angela. Too early to cancel. I re-watched all three episodes today and they were so much better when all the little secrets were known. I really want to see what happens with Hap and Jules and to Wick when Hap finds the truth about the fire.
Super show. It’s just getting started building the storyline. I like the cast and esp Don Johnson. Keep it going it will be a winner if given a chance.
Love this show, reminds me of Dallas!