The ratings for Bones keep dropping lower each season. There’s also been talk that season 10 will likely be the show’s last. Will FOX cancel their long-running series or renew it for an 11th season instead. We’ll have to wait and see.
Bones revolves around a married couple who use their skills as an FBI agent (David Boreanaz) and a forensic anthropologist (Emily Deschanel) to solve difficult cases. The show’s cast also includes Michaela Conlin, TJ Thyne, Tamara Taylor, and John Francis Daley.
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 the following morning, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/8 update: FOX has renewed Bones for an 11th season.
Final season averages: 1.24 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.37 million total viewers.
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Last year comparison: The ninth season of Bones averaged a 1.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.61 million total viewers.
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 Bones TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for an 11th season?
I still enjoy Bones. It has kept my interest. Amazed they have kept it interesting so long. For those who think it should end, I wouldn’t argue if there was something/anything else to take it’s place. All the new offerings lately, on all the network and cable stations have been nothing to brag about. Given renewal’s are driven by the “key demo” ratings I’d say that demo has awful taste in programming. If there is something I find I do like it’s not renewed. Quality writing is in short supply and to much of today’s offerings rely on special effects,… Read more »
I have watched the show since its inception. I use to order the DVD’s of each season. I gave that up a few years back because the show no longer holds any interest or meaning to spend my money on DVD’s. I got over Zach and Dr. Goodman leaving, was disappointed with King of the lab back and forth with Jack and Zack no longer around. Was mixed on how Vincent Nigel-Murray departure and effect on the team. Overall the show no longer peaks my interest like it use to. I waited all summer to watch the season 9 finale,… Read more »
Amen to that .. Let’s go out on the high note !
Please keep BONES. It is one of the best shows on tv. Best wishes to John Frances Daly in any endeavor he attempts.
I’ve said this elsewhere: The creators and producers of Bones showed a brutal and callous disregard for fans when they killed off Sweets. It was a horrific scene and a rotten way to treat fans who’ve stuck with the show through some recently weak and implausible seasons. I felt the show jumped the shark when Brennan went on the lam with baby Christine. This current FBI conspiracy story arc is an exponential jumping of ludicrous sharks. So, as they’ve taken it this far, and could find no other better, creative, respectful and graceful way to exit a beloved character …… Read more »
I must agree with the others that have left comments – Bones is one of the best shows on TV! I have watched it for years and watch all the reruns as well. The first episode of the new season was horrible!! Killing off Sweets was just appalling!!! This is one good show where all the characters “fit like a glove” now after killing off Sweets, one of the pertinent fingers is missing!!!! Why couldn’t the writers have come up with something else – REALLY killing off a main character is just not good for ratings – people are NOT… Read more »
I have left so many comments telling people this but i’ll say it again. The writer killed Sweets because the actor, John Francis Daley, decided to leave, because he wanted to focus more on writing and directing, that was very rude.
I’ve read that John Francis Daley hadn’t realized his character would be exited in such a brutal fashion. He seems to me to be a tremendously gifted, talented actor, writer and director. He also seems to me to be someone who would care that those who’ve so enjoyed his portrayal of Sweets wouldn’t want to be subjected to such brutal images of a beloved character. I had read he wanted to leave or have a break from the show. But I do think it would have been more respectful to his character and fans to enable Sweets to exit in… Read more »
Ines, you’ve left numerous messages, we HEARD YOU! We KNOW that the actor left for other endeavors. We got it! That said, we STILL think the writers did a horrible job with Sweets exit. I like the posters idea of it being Daisy’s bad dream, at least it leaves the door open. Farfetched it might be, but nothing more than what’s already been done to this great show and Sweeets fans would LOVE having him back periodically.
And they are not trying to get their rating up … hmm ?? Do they really need to kill him ?
And here is the interview … The whole story behind it … Read it ” Ines ” so you can get the whole story why they killed ” Sweets ” . The actor ” John Francis Daley ” did ask for 4 months off …
https://tvline.com/2014/10/02/john-francis-daley-interview-bones-why-did-he-leave-sweets/
loved it keeps getting better
I used to be a big fan of Bones after killing off Sweets to manufacture ratings because of the writers inability to do their job and provide good story lines I’m through with the show. I’ve deleted all the recordings, thrown away the books and cd’s I’ll never watch it again. The writing was so poor you could see Sweets death building through the eentire show. Part of the charm was the humor and interaction of the main characters. I hope it is canceled and the writers never find work again.
You do know that sweets was killed because the actor John Francis Daley decided to leave the show. He wanted to focus on writing and other stuff, so please instead of saying that the writers are **** and cant do their job, please get all your facts. The writing was poor? Well can YOU write all of that scientific stuff yourself? It sounds easy but it’s not, so please give the show a second chance. That was very rude of you.
i loved BONES FOREVER!!!!! i have watch the and the reruns daily and followed it everywhere those lousy FOX network kept sticking in bad time slots!!!!! i have read most of the books and love them too. it’s one of the best crime shows and has everything those reality shows DON’T.
PLEASE KEEP WATCHING EVERYONE!!!!!! THEM NEED YOUR SUPPORT TO SEASON 20TH
I missed the first show of the new season because I didn’t know it had been moved AGAIN!
There can’t be good ratings when the viewers who follow the show can’t keep up with which night, which time, even which channel sometimes.
Bones has always been great. It’s a shame that while moving it around so much, it is now up against FOOTBALL! Maybe it can hold its’ own but last night did it for me. Why writers feel the shock factor will further glue fans to the series is beyond me. Beyond me???It has thrown me out of the park. Good by, I’m done…….it has been a great ride and good luck
Absolutely Bones should have a season 11 & more following. This show was moved to a Thursday, knowing Football would be on which is a slap, knowing football would draw away viewers, women like football to. Bones was doing good on the other nights, but they keep moving them around and We fans are in a tizzy trying to keep up with the change. For some reason Bones has not gotten the respect of its piers & also constantly being overlooked for awards. Bones is best show on TV…….please enough of reality show, sitcoms, and horror shows..UGH. Bones has crime,… Read more »
BONES IS MY FAVORITE SHOW.
MY HUSBAND AND I LOVED!!!!!!!!!!!! THE SHOW.
We think THE SHOW SHOULD Not BE CANCELLED. YOU PEOPLE SHOULD
PICK A DAY AND LEAVED IT THAT WAY.
BONES is my favorite show I looked forward to watching it.
MY HUSBAND AND I LOVE!!!!!!!!!! The show very much.We think the sHOW
Should NOT BE Called.
I have been a fan since Day 1 of this show and was highly anticipating this new season, which I understand may be their last. The writers already killed it for me by killing off Sweets character. The rest of the season means NOTHING now.
I have said this and i will say it again, Sweets was killed because the writer John Francis Daley decided to leave the show to focus on other stuff like writing and directing. So instead of criticizing the show get all your facts.
Renew for an eleventh season. I find the show entertaining and it relaxes me after a long hard day at work. I have the complete series on DVD and look forward to adding to it.