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?
It’s time for this show to end tbh. I have been a long time supporter but have been continuously disappointed by the endings to many of the multiple episode/season story arcs. The way Pelante’s arc ended was seriously anti-climactic. Going further back, the Gravedigger had so much potential for being an epic villain but that was wasted. Zack’s fall and exit from the show still makes me cringe. The show has had some good times and David and Emily are fantastic together, but I feel like it’s just dragging on now. Sure there are more stories to tell, but I… Read more »
I for one am NOT ready for Bones to retire yet. They DO need to give Booth & Bones more time TOGETHER though. I REALLY miss Sweets, don’t care for Aubrey much. I love Hodgins and Angela, I actually like Daisy MORE now that she’s not so obnoxious (unlike the new chick, and Hodgins look-a-like intern). I really just prefer the show the way it WAS in the early years; episodic crime-fighting as a TEAM, and smart banter, along with the undercover eps. of B&B. I hated Pelant & the Grave Digger, do NOT want long arcs of serial killers.… Read more »
I really dislike shows that live episode to episode which sounds like what you’re suggesting. I think the long story arcs are what keep shows interesting; I stuck through all the filler episodes in Mentalist just to get to the Red John eps haha. Mentalist was a show I really wanted to love but it has many issues. I’m glad they’re wrapping it up this season. Castle still holds my interest very well; Nathan and Stana have outstanding chemisty. Simon and Robin on Mentalist did not (SPOILER: it feels so fake that they’re together now). I enjoyed the intern rotations… Read more »
i whatch bone,s over and over again,it is the best show out their,please dont cancel,this show,it would be a big mistake,love it.fox please keap it going,they decerve it,well played,great show.
I say renew it. They have already had so much going on this season and it is only on episode 10. which in turn happens to be the 200th episode, making it Fox’s longest running crime show in history. Fox needs a Crime Drama Series and Bones is the best! I say ask Hart to do more corresponding, let David and Emily have more say in what is happening. Don’t split them up they have been through to much already. People need to give Albury a chance though, he is ok and those who are still angry about Johns leaving… Read more »
Change is good and Change is needed to progress.. Bones has a lot to tell still. Like why Booth is the way he is, what happened in his childhood, Pops death, where Jared, Ross are. What will happen to little Seeley, What is going on with Parker? the new baby and how it will affect Christine, her first day of school and so much more.. Get a grip people, to me if you quit watching because of a character dying(which John chose to leave himself due to wanting to progress his career) what about Angies real name? what happened to… Read more »
I say renew! Bring back Hart Hansen though. Don’t make the mistake of splitting up Brennan and Booth as a ploy for ratings. There are still many choice storylines without dong that. Killing off Sweets was a bad move on the writer’s part but what is done is done. This is my favorite show along with Scorpion and BBT.
I really love this show, I hope that it will continue..i love the casts especially angela and hodgins, but it was really disappointing when sweets get killed.. his character is very heartwarming.. really love it….
I’m hoping for another season, one of my favorites. I agree with Mary give the writing back to Hart Hanson. I didn’t like the elimination of Dr. Sweets either, but life goes on, hopefully, so does Bones !!!
I’m hoping for another season, one of my favorites. I agree with Mary give the writing back to Hart Hanson. I didn’t like the elimination of Dr. Sweets either, but life goes on, hopefully.
I think there’s still a lot to tell in regards to the characters and the show as a whole. I REALLY hope it gets renewed!! I haven’t always liked the changes its made (killing off Mr. Vincent Nigel Murray),but I’ve come to trust the cast and crew because I’m NEVER disappointed for too long.
I think going to be cancelled no season 11.
GIVE THE WRITTING BACK TO HART HANSEN. HART HAD THE FEEL FOR BOOTH AND BRENNEN. BOOTH AND BONES INTERACTIONS WERE THE MAIN PART OF THE SHOW.IT WAS COMICAL AND FLIRTY. THE CAR SCENES USUALLY THE FUNNIEST.
they changed writers well that explains everything bring back Hart Hansen so bones will be on track. Hart made the story line captivating, flirty and entertaining my 13 yr old loves the show now that says alot
I think as I’ve learned that when radical changes are being made to a hit (popular) show that the end is near. When key characters are being eliminated they are getting ready for cancelation or they are forcing themselves into cancelation. It is in attempt at increase of ratings maybe. So when season 10 ends I don’t expect them to be back. I’ve stopped watching bones because of the swedes character being killed off. Its a major shift in the show. Also how many more ways of investigating a death are left. How can you get graphic in the bodies… Read more »
I remember many Bones fans complained that Sweets took too much time away from Booth and Bones.! I never thought that Sweets took screen time away but was pivotal in getting Booth and Bones to realize their feelings for each other-though he was quite manipulative at times. I’m liking Aubrey more but think he should not be in every episode. While we”d like more Booth and Bones scenes, in the first few seasons they weren’t always together. This started happening more in season 3. Also Bones didn’t have 11 million viewers until season 5. The earlier seasons had 4-5 millions… Read more »
Do I hope Bones will be renewed? Yes, absolutely! Do I think it will be renewed? I’m on the fence. The first few episodes I certainly thought it would be renewed. With the ratings decline, especially in the most important demo; 18-49, I would lean more towards cancellation. I don’t understand what the writers are doing with this season. Killing off Sweets was sad, but it made sense with the actor’s schedule. I got over it, but they put Aubrey in full force and they took away the Booth and Brennan dynamics of the show. They are the centre, and… Read more »
My friends and I have been watching Bones from the beginning. We absolutely LOVE the show. Booth & Bones are the center of the show. The chemistry between David & Emily is AMAZING and they have been able to maintain that incredible chemistry for all these years. We definitely NEED more fun, romance and adventure with Booth & Bones.
We are looking so forward to season 10 & hoping for a season 11…..
After tonight’s episode where the show went political, I am officially done with it. Have watched it from the beginning and have lauded its humor and neutrality throughout the years but they definitely crossed a line with tonight. It is deleted from my DVR and my husband and I are done with it. Very sad to see it end this way, so typical Hollywood, they love to stereotype conservatives and vilify them, STALE and OLD. They certainly don’t know their audience.
Totally agree. We are tired of the politics already this season. Turned the latest episode (Moneymaker in the Merry go round) off in disgust.