Over the weekend, Brothers & Sisters star Rachel Griffiths was in Australia and joked that her show was going to be cancelled. “I’m soon to be unemployed so I checked in with [welfare office] Centrelink and said, ‘Looks like I’m out of a job and wanna sign up.'” she shared.
A representative for ABC says that no decision about the TV show’s fate has been made yet but, quite honestly, it’s very rare for a network to admit a show’s been cancelled.
There has been talk for some time that the series won’t be renewed for a sixth season. Brothers & Sisters is quite expensive to produce and the ratings are a far cry from what they once were. Recently, they’ve gotten downright terrible.
There was a lot of talk that the show would be cancelled last season when the show was averaging a 2.9 in the 18-49 demographic and 8.99 million viewers but ABC ended up giving it another chance. The future was looking okay at the start of this season but the ratings have been inching downward for much of the season.
A few weeks ago, Brothers & Sisters hit a new series low with a terrible 1.7 rating in the 18-49 demo graphic and 6.32 million viewers.
The one thing that could save Brothers & Sisters is the fact that ABC’s had such terrible luck with new dramas. The network execs have been searching for new dramas to replace their aging ones for some time.
Unfortunately, with the exception of Body of Proof, they’ve struck out with about every new one this season. My Generation, The Whole Truth, Detroit 1-8-7, and No Ordinary Family have all been cancelled or will be cancelled soon.
These failures might give Brothers & Sisters a reprise but the numbers will have to start turning around for that to be a serious consideration. Last night’s 2.1 rating is a step in the right direction but it may already be too late.
ABC announces its new season on May 16th so there are just two original episodes left before a decision about season six is made.
What do you think? Do you think Brothers & Sisters will be renewed or cancelled? Is it time for the series to go?
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PLease don’t cancel! There is so much CRAP on TV this show is AWESOME and should continue. Cancelling it means that as a society that real life is not enough unless there are dead bodies and gore.There is enough of that everywhere else. Be strong be secure that people do want more. Don’t give into the pressures of doing what everyone else does.
I love this show!!!!!! I know all shows must come to an end but it is just too soon for it to be now! Keep the tapes rolling and maybe aired earlier might bring more audience, because once watched a couple times it is addictive!
PLEASE DON’T CANCEL BROTHERS AND SISTERS. IT IS A GOOD SHOW AND ALWAYS HAS NEW STORY LINES.
The show is representative of quality acting. It’s pleasant to watch a show that actually has a story line and is not dominated by sex and violence. It should remain.
ABC,THIS IS MY FAVORITE SHOW! IF ANY REASON THE SHOW IS DOING POORLY,ITS BECAUSE OF THE STORYLINES THAT INVOLVE JUSTIN,HE’S SUCH A TURNOFF ALWAYS WHINNING OR SOMETHING TOO DRAMATIC,GET RID OF HIM AND THE SHOW WILL BE GREAT.ALSO LOVE SALLY fIELD. GIVE THIS SHOW ANOTHER SEASON,ALSO MAYBER GET RID OF THOSE OLF HOUSEWIVES HAGS!
Please dont cancel Brothers & Sisters. The ratings may have dropped this season but think of the other millions of viewers around the world who watch the show. At least give the show a proper send off by giving the creators 1 last season to finalise a great show. Think of the fans ABC. 1 last HOORAHH!!
Please do not cancel Brothers and Sisters!! it’s an excelelnt show. please ABC give it one more season!!!!!
I love Brothers and Sister. I don’t watch much TV at all. Most of the shows are terrible. This is such a nice show, It reminds me of my family with all the issues they have. I hate to miss it and If I do I have to get it on the computer the next day. Please Please Please don’t cancel it.
I just love Brothers and Sisters, please don’t cancel it. But I guess they will do what THEY want to do NOT what the people want. Don’t even get me started with the cancellation of All My Children and One Life to Live.
I hope this show makes it a few more seasons, however, Rachel can go and leave Gilles behind if she continues overacting. She has been great, but this past episode was tough to watch her immature writhing. Plus, her character’s him over me ultimatum is out of line for a 40 year old. The writers and her acting let us down on 5/1.
All week long I look forward to watching Brothers and Sisters. True, lots of character changes and sometimes not on for up to three weeks. Sally Fields is a superb actress, as well as the others. The stories are wonderful, and the actors play their parts from their hearts. PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL this show!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Think about it realistically: what other shows are there that deal with such interesting stories w/o crime, violence or some couples’ reality show which will end when they split up! I know many people who record it, so they can watch it later in the… Read more »
Please, please don’t cancel one of the best television series on. The Characters are well defined, the story line is realistic and the actors can act! Why do networks always cancel high quality shows? It’s the dumbing of America – if we continue to get poorly written and acted shows. I VOTE SAVE THE SHOW!
I love this show! The acting and writing is spot on. Please don’t cancel it!
Please keep Brothers and Sisters! We enjoy watching it every Sunday. It’s our “MUST SEE TV”! Besides being entertaining, it is a very intelligent drama and very realistic.
Sooner or later the good shows get cancelled. Hopefully this will be later, much later.