ABC recently debuted the last of their new dramas for this season, Body of Proof. Many of the alphabet network’s successful TV shows are slowly losing viewers so they’ve been trying to establish a new crop of hour series. No Ordinary Family, Detroit 1-8-7, and Off the Map have all been disappointments and are sure to be cancelled in May. What about this new TV show?
Body of Proof revolves around Dr. Megan Hunt (Dana Delany), a brilliant neurosurgeon whose world is turned upside down after a devastating car accident. No longer able to operate, Megan becomes a top medical examiner. Using her instincts and sharp mind, she can uncover what happened to the people that end up in front of her. Co-stars include Jeri Ryan, Geoffrey Arend, John Carroll Lynch, Windell Middlebrooks, Nic Bishop, and Sonja Sohn.
Last week’s debut followed the results edition of Dancing with the Stars. In that plum position, it attracted a healthy 3.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 11.15 million viewers. The episode started with a 3.4 rating and ended with a 2.9 rating so, most liked what they saw and watched the whole episode. With such a great lead-in, it wasn’t a surprise that the premiere won the timeslot.
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On Sunday, ABC aired the second episode behind Desperate Housewives, Delany’s home for two seasons. That didn’t do so well and lost a third of the Housewives audience, registering a 2.0 in the demo and 8.49 million viewers. Still, the added exposure for Body of Proof was positive and would hopefully lead to more people watching on Tuesday.
That didn’t happen. This week, Body of Proof registered a 2.4 rating in the demo and 11.15 million viewers. That’s a decline of 23% when compared to the debut. That’s quite a drop but a 2.4 is still positive. The Dancing with the Stars lead-in was down by 26% so that’s a pretty good indication that Body of Proof is quite dependent on its lead-in.
While Body of Proof has had a positive start, we won’t know its chances for a renewal for a few more weeks. No Ordinary Family started with a 3.2 rating, fell to a 2.7 in week two and just kept falling. If Body of Proof does that, the series is doomed. If the ratings even off, it should be safe — especially since all of ABC’s other new dramas have tanked.
But, what do you think? Is Body of Proof worth watching? Do you like it? Would you renew it or, cut to the chase and just cancel it now?
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I adore Dana Delaney, she is witty, funny, classy and I love Body of Proof! ABC is on a Roll with great shows, but this one is definately a keeper…
WOW WOW WHAT A PROGRAME THERES SOME GREAT PROGRAMES ON BUT BODY OF PROOF BEATS THEM ALL PLEASE PLEASE KEEP IT GOING
It was slow getting started, but I think it has improved each week since. Would love to see them develop it more in the future. It deserves a chance!
Dana delaney over acts all her parts. she was terrible in D.H. and I was glad to see her go.
Wish they would keep Off the Map. much more interesting…
Body of Proof is a KEEPER I love it.
I am so over ABC. They tease you with a show only to cancel it. After they announced canceling All My Children I have two more shows left on this network, Desperate Housewives and Body of Proof. If Body gets canceled that only leaves Desperate and that is supposed to go next season. Bye Bye ABC!!!!!! Lets keep some shows that ARE NOT reality, cooking, talk, judge or Dr. shows. Keep Body of Proof!
Hope they keep it!
This show is full of phony scenery. Why do the women in these types of shows wear 6″ heels. That’s realism.
I think that it is a great show . The episode on 4/12 (talking heads) was very good. I am glad that they used more of Sonja Sohn. She is a great actress and was not given many lines in the first 3 episodes. Delaney has always been fabulous, hopefully the show will last so that we can continue to enjoy such great talent.
I’ll watch Body of Proof, but I LOVED Detroit 1-8-7.
“nO.K.”
Body of Proof is boring, Detroit 187 would have been a good show with some different actors in some of the rolls.
I hope Body of Proof is renewed… I love it….
Last night was the first time I have watched it and I really liked it. I read where Crystal Bowersox is going to be on it and I really hope I haven’t missed her because she is my all time Idol favorite.
body of proof sucks…cancel
I like Detroit 1-8-7 also. Interesting stories and characters. Hope they keep it also.
As far as I’m concerned it can be cancelled. They should keep Detroit 1-8-7 though.
I give up. What is the use in me investing time in a show only to see it canceled?