Although its audience skews older and doesn’t rack up the most impressive demo ratings for CBS, the Blue Bloods TV show remains a top performer in terms of total viewership. Still, every story has its end, and as the years pass, a show’s budget naturally increases to the point where a network can’t get enough bang for its buck. Is that time at hand? Will Blue Bloods be cancelled or renewed for season nine on the Tiffany Network? Stay tuned.
A CBS family drama, Blue Bloods stars Tom Selleck, Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, Len Cariou, Marisa Ramirez, Sami Gayle, and Vanessa Ray. The police procedural centers on the Irish-American Reagans, a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. New York Police Commissioner Frank Reagan (Selleck) leads both the police force and his brood.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in 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.
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For comparisons: The seventh season of Blue Bloods averaged a 1.14 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 9.944 million total viewers (live + same day ratings).
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 still like the Blue Bloods TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a ninth season on CBS?
4/18/18 update: CBS has renewed Blue Bloods for a ninth season. Details here.
I don’t know why the 18-49 age group should determine what shows are on TV. There ARE many more people who like Blue Bloods in other age groups. Don’t think a show’s success or failure should be determined by such a limited age group. Need to look at the overall viewers!!!! Put the prayers back in and don’t try to be so politically correct!!!!!
Most definitely, please renew for additional seasons. The best show on TV. It can’t be over any time soon.
Great show hope it stayed on for a long long time. Miss Linda tho!
I think it is still a wonderful show to watch. I really enjoy it. However if the actors are tired of doing it then don’t replace them just stop the show but I hope they are all still liking to work on the set.
I have a question about how the show rating for this season compares with last season and is the drop in numbers normal for this time of the season
I am not sure if I like this season. I liked the last seven seasons better because of the fact that Linda was there and I just don’t feel that messing up the family Dynamics by killing off the chacter Linda is the best idea and the way it was done is incorrect.Er nurses in New York City don’t do medivac life flights.
Not sure about a season 9. Why for 7 seasons would you say grace before meals. And in season 8 you don’t do this anymore
Why?????
Because heaven for bed we offend someone! Ugh! My feeling if you don’t like something you don’t have to watch it! Blue Bloods is one of the best shows on TV. We need more shows that suggest “family comes first.” I hope it stays on. I look forward to it every week and watch so many reruns that I could probably perform them myself.
MOST DEFINITELY BLUE BLOODS SHOULD BE RENEWED FOR SEASON 9! Not only are the episodes around the “family business”, but really emphasizes the need for families to make time for each other, like the Sunday dinners. This is something really lacking today in our society. LOVE TOM SELLECK!!!
Blue Bloods is one of the best TV shows that was ever made. It should go on as long as the actors enjoy doing it. Linda will be missed, but this gives a good line to get into with Danny . It is an excellent show with excellent actors.
also I seen episode 1 of season 8 I loved it so I hope this show continues to at leaset 10 where eddie and jamie get married and have kids causes for more episode.
I think there should be a season 9 I mean if eddie and jamie stay partners but become detectives or get together and then promoted and new partners and danny meets someone else would make a great season 9
There has to be a season nine. It can’t be over with yet
I totally agree! Best series on TV! And you can’t get any better than Tom Selleck, although I love all the actors.
I don’t think it matters what night a show is on since most people have a way to record the show. The majority of people I know don’t watch shows live anymore. Blue Bloods is my favorite drama show. Tom Selleck is a wonderful actor. I haven’t seen the Season 8 Premiere yet but its waiting for me on my dvr.
The ratings for most of the shows this past Friday appear to be down – so it’s not just ‘Blue Bloods.’ One possible reason is that it was Kol Nidre, the eve of Yom Kippur, the Jewish day of atonement. Another possible reason for the overall decline in viewers, is that it’s still relatively summerlike weather in many parts of the U.S., so viewers could have been out enjoying a late summerlike evening. No matter what, there’s an overarching reason viewership was down across the channel, not just ‘Blue Bloods.’ Now, unfortunately, Amy Carlson (Linda Reagan) is not on the… Read more »
Absolutely! To say nothing of the loss of TV in the south due to hurricanes.
Love this show. Linda will definitely be missed. But I will continue to watch
Ratings may take a drop with character Linda leaving the show. Fans long remember loss of Jennifer/Jackie & can be short on forgiving. If The actress felt unutilized & unhappy with role, steps should have been taken to MAKE her happy, she was an integral part of the show, and Reagan family, plus fan favorite. Someone slipped up in production here. Amy/Linda will be missed.
Blue Bloods is one of the best programs on TV. It’s entertaining, exciting & most of all it upholds doing the right thing & family values. Love the characters, especially Tom Selleck. I look forward to watching it every Friday night! Please renew for as long as you can.
I love this show and hope it last for many more years!
I think it’s run its course. The show was ruined for me when Linda was killed. Tried to watch after, but the show has gone to the pits. Her character was an integral part of the whole show. Bring her back for the shows finale and reunite Danny and Linda.
I agree, the loss of Linda was not good for the show, however it opens up the door for all kinds of new adventures for Danny. Let’s have a 9th season and see what great things take place.