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?
Is it a wonder the ratings are so low, when you keep moving it around …Right now, American Idol took over Bones’ time slot.
PLEASE dont take it away from us. 🙁
I stopped watching Bones after the 2nd or 3rd episode this season when it became obvious that they were going to push a political agenda on every episode. If I want politics I’ll watch The Daily Show or the nightly news.
The reason for the ratings drop is obvious. A big chunk of their audience has been alienated by the writers of the show.
Politics? Really? I don’t get that at all. I like the old shows, new shows, repeats. I’ve been watching since Day One. Only reason I would prefer oldies is so I can still see Zack & Sweets. The only thing that ticks me off is they keep pre-empting the show, moving it around. I never know when it’s on, or if it’s going to BE on. The show itself, I still love and see no more political agenda on there than any others, I just ignore whatever I don’t like, or I don’t watch it–and that goes for ANY show.
Please bring bones back!
When is Bones returning.? ? ? ?
Where have they stuck Bones, why has it not been aired for awhile? Does it take a rocket scientist at FOX to figure out WHY ratings are low when they keep taking it off or pre-empting for sports or other programming? Give me some Booth, Brennan, and the rest of the Jeffersonian peeps would you, please?
When is the next airing of bones? Season 10is still not completed. My favourite show. Pls renew.
3/26. I’ve added the date to the chart.
March 26th
I have watched Bones since it started. Lately, American Idol is aired in place of Bones. Can’t get good ratings that way. Bones should definitely be renewed. PLEASE.
I keep turning on the TV on Thursdays nights looking for Bones. Bring it back! I’ll admit to being over 49 years old but I buy stuff!
u need to renew it and let us no when it is on
RENEW BONES FOR SEASON 11
Plzzzz!!!! Renew bones for season 11.
I am a huge Bones fan and I think that Bones should be brought back for a 11th season cause its amazing show and story so please bring Bones back
Bones DEFINITELY needs to be renewed. I am a big fan and would be terribly disappointed if they decided to cancel this show. These characters connect with each other like no other TV show! The level of love and devotion to their careers and each other is beyond words. They have a certain comradery that makes this show more enjoyable to watch than almost all other TV shows. The ratings might be a little down, but in the end the last people watching are really the only ratings that count. I have been watching for years! Please don’t take my… Read more »
I was late in finding Bones, but now have seen every single episode many times on Fox, and other stations. I’m absolutely addicted to the show. The story lines and forensics are fascinating. The character development and teamwork is amazing. I love the relationship between Brennan and Max. I was devastated by the violent way that Sweets was taken out of the story line. His replacement does not fill the bill for me…just comes off as comic relief without really adding to solving the case. I hate the villains, as there is so much hate in the real world that… Read more »
Please have series 11, I bought Huluplus just so I could catchup on season 10 , and caught on the previous with netflix !
I am definitely a Bonehead and hope the series continues. After the core characters, by far my favorite is Gordon Gordon. Would love to see him come back. While I enjoyed Sweets, I like the change of pace with the new character. I just don’t think he has quite found his niche yet. Maybe in Season 11??