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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“Brothers and Sisters” is one of the best quality dramas on television today. The acting, the story lines are first class. I never miss it. Sunday evening won’t be the same if it’s cancelled.
Love looking forward to watching this show every week! Love the characters and the actors who play them! Please don’t cancel!!!
We look forward to watching this show every week. It is one of the best shows on TV with humor, drama, and love of family. It also shows a lot of acceptance of different lifesyles.
Please do not cancel this show.
Thank you.
It seems that the comments are in favor of bringing back the Walker clan – with all it’s craziness. I hope those with the “clout” are reading and paying attention. Just because the 18-49 year olds aren’t supporting this show, doesn’t mean it should be cancelled. How about those of us that are older and enjoy a show that deals with life with humor and compassion — although a bit exaggerated, perhaps. It’s so nice to watch a show not dealing with murder, pain, blood, serial killers, etc. Please bring back the Walker clan for another season. Lead by Sally… Read more »
This is pure entertainment for those of us who understand
the dynamics of family. I love it and have watched it from
day 1. It’s too bad there were so many weeks inbetween
episodes this winter. I think that is what may cause some viewers
to lose interest.
Love, love, the show, and watch it every sunday.
Please do not cancel it.
love,love,love this show……pleeeeeeeese don’t cancel it!
PLEASE don’t cancel this show! It’s one of the very few good shows left to watch! I look forward to Sunday nights just to watch it!!!
Get rid. Cancel. A truly appalling, vomit-inducing programme of navel gazers,
please renew this show. My husband I watch it together.. Nice to see family shows that exhibit different emotions and the ups and downs of relationships. So many shows are so violent, please consider we need shows like this .
Don’t cancel Brothers and Sister it is one of my favorite shows. You need to find away to keep the show and bring back some of the characters. I Love chemistry that you have going on between the characters of Brody and Nora.
Please don’t cancel the show. I absolutely love it. It reminds me alot of our family. After all the reality shows, it is a breath of fresh air.
I love the show too. I think the show has actually improved over time, and find the characters developing more fully. I would be very sad to see it cancelled.
Love, love, love this show. It has new life this week.
Love the show. My husband and have seen it from the beginning and look forward each week to watching it Too many 30 minute unrealistic shows. Brothers & Sisters is real life messy and all about family. It would be a real shame to lose a great show.
PLEASE don’t cancel this show! It is one of only three that I still watch on network television (Parenthood is another…..please keep that on too) Characters are interesting, changes in relationships have opened up lots of dramatic potential. Keep the Walkers alive!