Here are the TV ratings for Blue Bloods. It’s the TV series in which members of the Reagan family (Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, and Will Estes) continue to work on the right side of the law to keep New York safe. The second season of Blue Bloods typically airs Friday nights at 10pm on the CBS network.
These are the TV show’s ratings for the 2011-12 season, the best way to tell if Blue Bloods will be cancelled or renewed for a third season. Check out our CBS ratings report card to see how this show’s numbers compare with the others on the network.
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Final season three averages: 1.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 11.32 million total viewers.
Episode 02-22: Friday, 05/11/12
1.3 in the demo (-7% episode-to-episode change) with 10.73 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.72 in the demo with 11.32 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 22 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-21: Friday, 05/04/12
1.4 in the demo (-7% episode-to-episode change) with 10.36 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.74 in the demo with 11.35 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 22 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-20: Friday, 04/27/12
1.5 in the demo (-12% episode-to-episode change) with 10.47 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.76 in the demo with 11.40 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 22 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-19: Friday, 04/06/12
1.7 in the demo (+6% episode-to-episode change) with 10.92 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.77 in the demo with 11.44 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-18: Friday, 03/30/12
1.6 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 10.72 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.77 in the demo with 11.47 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
UPDATE: Blue Bloods has been renewed for a third season by CBS.
Episode 02-17: Friday, 03/09/12
1.6 in the demo (-6% episode-to-episode change) with 11.27 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.78 in the demo with 11.52 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-16: Friday, 03/02/12
1.7 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 11.47 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.79 in the demo with 11.53 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-15: Friday, 2/24/12
1.7 in the demo (+6% episode-to-episode change) with 11.35 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.80 in the demo with 11.54 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-14: Friday, 2/17/12
1.6 in the demo (-11% episode-to-episode change) with 10.81 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.81 in the demo with 11.55 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-13: Friday, 02/10/12
1.8 in the demo (+6% episode-to-episode change) with 11.82 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.82 in the demo with 11.61 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-12: Friday, 02/03/12
1.7 in the demo (-6% episode-to-episode change) with 11.44 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.83 in the demo with 11.59 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-11: Friday, 01/13/12:
1.8 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 12.08 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.84 in the demo with 11.60 million.
Demo average rank: #19 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-10: Friday, 1/6/12
1.8 in the demo (+13% episode-to-episode change) with 11.34 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.84 in the demo with 11.56 million.
Demo average rank: #18 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-09: Friday, 12/2/11
1.6 in the demo (-20% week-to-week change) with 11.05 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.84 in the demo with 11.58 million.
Demo average rank: #18 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-08: Friday, 11/18/11
2.0 in the demo (+18% week-to-week change) with 12.41 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.88 in the demo with 11.65 million.
Demo average rank: #18 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-07: Friday, 11/11/11
1.7 in the demo (-19% week-to-week change) with 11.3 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.86 in the demo with 11.54 million.
Demo average rank: #18 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-06: Friday, 11/04/11
2.1 in the demo (+24% week-to-week change) with 12.73 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.88 in the demo with 11.58 million.
Demo average rank: #18 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-05: Friday, 10/21/11
1.7 in the demo (-6% week-to-week change) with 10.9 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.8 in the demo with 11.35 million.
Demo rank: #18 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 02-04: Friday, 10/14/11
1.8 in the demo (-5% week-to-week change) with 11.19 million; first in the timeslot.
Demo average rank: #17 of 19 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Season average: 1.9 in the demo with 11.46 million.
Episode 02-03: Friday, 10/7/11
1.9 in the demo (+6% week-to-week change) with 11.29 million; first in the timeslot.
Demo average rank: #17 of 19 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Season average: 1.9 in the demo with 11.55 million.
Episode 02-02: Friday, 9/30/11
The second week brought in a 1.8 rating (-10% week-to-week change) with 11.3 million. While this is a decrease when compared to last season’s second installment, this is a close match to last season’s average.
Season average: 1.9 demo with 11.68 million.
Episode 02-01: Friday, 9/23/11
Year-to-year, the season premiere of Blue Bloods was down by 9% with a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 12.06 million viewers. While a decline is never positive, the debut was higher than last season’s average. It was tied in first place for the timeslot, with NBC’s Dateline, and continues to attract the highest number of total viewers of the night.
Reference point: The 2010-11 season averaged a 1.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 11.27 million viewers.
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 Blue Bloods TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for a third season?
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Fabulous show!! Great characters!! Looking forward to next season.
This is one of the better shows on Friday night and my family and I look forward to seeing each episode. Hope this show is not cancelled. Show has wonderful characters.
Love the show. One of the better ones…
I think Blue Bloods is the best show on TV. I can take or leave TV but Blue Bloods is the one show I never miss. I think it has the best cast on all of T.V. Each character could carry an episode all by themsleves. Love it! Please bring back for a third season.
Blue Bloods is, by far, the Best show on TV. My 5 kids and the grandkids all watch it. Great family values, insightful discussions, wonderful actors-we love it all! It’s been so long since a program has come along that we can all watch together without embarrassment or feeling that we are wasting our time. We look forward to a third season-we want more!!!
this show started out really well but has since turned into a DANNY show. It needs better story lines. cancelling it would work for me..
Please keep Blue Bloods going. It is a wonderful show and offers very good family values as well as good work ethics. Let this show keep on coming.
I also think that this is a great police and family show. I do enjoy the family getting together for Fri night dinners and their discussions. Tom Selleck plays a good part in this show. Hope you keep this show going.
I also watch Blue Bloods, LOVE IT. Keep it coming. Good family values in this show. GREAT.
I think Blue Bloods is the best TV Show. I especially like the conversations that take place at the dinner table. The episode on Feb 3 was so moving, it brought tears to my eyes. All the actors and actresses are believable in their roles, making it such a joy to watch.
Love this show. All the actors are great in it. If there was an award for TV’s best episode of the week, the episode of 2/3 would win.
By far the best Cop show on TV, I hope they don’t cancel it. We never miss a show….
The best and most courageous on any network the episode tonight 02/03 2012 was spine chilling and to me this show is undoubtily the best anywhere anytime any channel. The actors are tremendous and we watch every week
Fantastic show. We watch it online in Australia, Please renew for many seasons to come.