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.
Blue Bloods is still the best show on television. I wish there were more like it.
dont cancel. love that show.but, too many single people.time for someone to get married. or some really exciting !
Please, please renew
We LOVE Blue Bloods. Can’t wait for Friday evenings. It is true drama without all the unnecessary sex and profanities. It incorporates solid morals and sound entertainment. It’s a life style one would want to emulate. Eating dinner together around the family table…including the prayer is awesome. This is the finest TV series on the air today…..by a LONG shot.
We LOVE Blue Bloods. Can’t wait for Friday evenings. It’s real drama without all the unnecessary sex and profanities. It incorporates morals, solid family life, and eating around a table as a family including thanksgiving with prayer. It is the best TV series on the air today…..by a long shot.
We love blue bloods, great show..keep it going
I am WAY out of the 18-49 demographics (63 years old). This is EXACTLY the kind of show that we need more of…truth, honor and solid family values. I frequently ask myself “What would Frank Reagan do?” The chemistry between Jamie and Eddie is cute but don’t marry. Tends to ruin the chemistry. It would end the partnership. Danny, Erin and Frank could find significant others longer than one show. (Erin seems to be associated to “sleazy” love-interests. I feel sorry for her. Nicky is an adult and could open another long line of stories. Danny’s boys could be included… Read more »
Definitely worth renewing! What a following! Play up Eddie and Abigail and do away with incompetent new mayor.
I am in another age group and watch the show. I think they need to bring Grace back to the table. An Irish Catholic family that thinks it is important enough to have family meals every Sunday even though kids have moved out and started their own families says Grace before their meal. Plain and simple. Don’t worry about offending people – this is what a family like this does.
The best show on television!
Please keep it on the air!
Why take off a top rated show because of age demographics? I personally enjoy every episode and watch all the reruns. Leave our shows alone!
Please renew, there isn’t another show like it on television. I love the family dynamo of the series, that has to do with both stressful jobs, all the while trying to make it as a family.
I love the show. It is awesome. They should keep it going for season 9 and 10. Jamie should marry his partner.
Omg we need more
The greats show ever
We want a season 9!!!!!!!!!!!!! Blue bloods is the best show ever just more space to the other Actors and not donnie Wahlberg (it’s non Denny show) and above all MORE JAMIE AND EDDIE the best dynamic duo,couple Ever! They deserve more and more, se are so Many (sooooooo many) to wanna are them together!!! Its the time!
Long life to Blue Bloods!♂️