The competition for ratings on Monday nights is getting tougher and Castle’s ratings were already on the decline last season. Will it survive to see a sixth season or will it be cancelled after more than 100 episodes? Stay tuned.
The fifth season of Castle typically airs Monday nights at 10pm on the ABC network. The cast includes Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Jon Huertas, Molly Quinn, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Seamus Dever, Susan Sullivan, and Tamala Jones.
Below are the TV show’s ratings for the 2012-13 season, the best way to tell if Castle is going to be cancelled or renewed for a sixth season.
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Final season averages: 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 10.18 million total viewers.
Episode 05-24: Monday, 05/13/13
2.1 in the demo (+5% change) with 11.16 million (+3% change).
Season averages: 2.04 in the demo with 10.18 million.
UPDATE: ABC has renewed this show for a sixth season for 2013-14.
Episode 05-23: Monday, 05/06/13
2.0 in the demo (0% change) with 10.84 million (+3% change).
Season averages: 2.04 in the demo with 10.18 million.
Episode 05-22: Monday, 04/29/13
2.0 in the demo (-13% change) with 10.53 million (-11% change).
Season averages: 2.04 in the demo with 10.15 million.
Episode 05-21: Monday, 04/22/13
2.3 in the demo (+15% change) with 11.76 million (+16% change).
Season averages: 2.04 in the demo with 10.13 million.
Episode 05-20: Monday, 04/15/13
2.0 in the demo (-9% change) with 10.18 million (-14% change).
Season averages: 2.03 in the demo with 10.05 million.
Episode 05-19: Monday, 04/01/13
2.2 in the demo (+5% change) with 11.79 million (+12% change).
Season averages: 2.03 in the demo with 10.05 million.
Episode 05-18: Monday, 03/25/13
2.1 in the demo (-5% change) with 10.57 million (-6% change).
Season averages: 2.02 in the demo with 9.95 million.
Episode 05-17: Monday, 03/18/13
2.2 in the demo (-4% change) with 11.26 million (+5% change).
Season averages: 2.02 in the demo with 9.91 million.
Episode 05-16: Monday, 02/25/13
2.3 in the demo (0% change) with 10.77 million (+9% change).
Season averages: 2.01 in the demo with 9.83 million.
Episode 05-15: Monday, 02/18/13
2.3 in the demo (+15% change) with 9.85 million (+10% change).
Season averages: 1.99 in the demo with 9.76 million.
Episode 05-14: Monday, 02/11/13
2.0 in the demo (+11% change) with 8.97 million (+1% change).
Season averages: 1.96 in the demo with 9.76 million.
Episode 05-13: Monday, 02/04/13
1.8 in the demo (-10% change) with 8.89 million (+1% change).
Season averages: 1.96 in the demo with 9.82 million.
Episode 05-12: Monday, 01/21/13
2.0 in the demo (+5% change) with 8.82 million (-4% change).
Season averages: 1.98 in the demo with 9.90 million.
Episode 05-11: Monday, 01/14/13
1.9 in the demo (0% change) with 9.14 million (+6% change).
Season averages: 1.97 in the demo with 9.99 million.
Episode 05-10: Monday, 01/07/13
1.9 in the demo (+12% change) with 8.66 million (+2% change).
Season averages: 1.98 in the demo with 10.08 million.
Episode 05-09: Monday, 12/03/12
1.7 in the demo (-15% change) with 8.50 million (-18% change).
Season averages: 1.99 in the demo with 10.24 million.
Episode 05-08: Monday, 11/19/12
2.0 in the demo (+5% change) with 10.36 million (+3% change).
Season averages: 2.02 in the demo with 10.46 million.
Episode 05-07: Monday, 11/12/12
1.9 in the demo (0% change) with 10.07 million (+1% change).
Season averages: 2.03 in the demo with 10.47 million.
Episode 05-06: Monday, 11/05/12
1.9 in the demo (-14% change) with 10.02 million (-8% change).
Season averages: 2.05 in the demo with 10.54 million.
Episode 05-05: Monday, 10/29/12
2.2 in the demo (+10% change) with 10.84 million (-1% change).
Season averages: 2.08 in the demo with 10.64 million.
Episode 05-04: Monday, 10/15/12
2.0 in the demo (-9% change) with 10.94 million (+3% change).
Season averages: 2.05 in the demo with 10.59 million.
Episode 05-03: Monday, 10/08/12
2.2 in the demo (+16% change) with 10.61 million (+3% change).
Season averages: 2.07 in the demo with 10.47 million.
Episode 05-02: Monday, 10/01/12
1.9 in the demo (-10% change) with 10.35 million (-1% change).
Season averages: 2.00 in the demo with 10.40 million.
Episode 05-01: Monday, 09/24/12
2.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 10.45 million total viewers.
Season averages: 2.10 in the demo with 10.45 million.
Year-to-year, the Castle debut was down by 34% in the demo (vs a 3.2 rating) and down by 21% in viewers (vs 13.28 million). It was the lowest demo since April 2012 and the lowest viewership since February 2012.
Reference point: The 2011-12 season averaged a 2.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 10.71 million viewers.
Note: These ratings are collected by the Nielsen company and are the final national numbers. These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings and are reported on by most other outlets. 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 Castle TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a sixth season?
Please do not cancel Castle! This is the best show ever!
Castle is the best show in a long time that I have seen.it has thebest story lines It is funny and serious at the same time.It has everything that real people love in a series keep it on the air. please and bones too. Especially castle
We love the show! There is tremendous chemistry between the two. With such crap on TV, this show us a breath of fresh air.
Do not cancel.
Please don’t cancel Castle!
Please don’t cancel Castle. The show is very entertaining. It seems that many people
don’t understand the show. However, if they keep an open mind it’s about everyday relationship and life. I simply love the show. Castle reminds me of my better halIf
and Beckett reminds me of me. Hope it is not cancelled. I will not know what to watch
on TV again. Possibly the news.
My daughter and I love the show! It’s so much fun to watch. ABC you’ve disappointed me before by canceling a favorite show (AMC) please don’t do it again. We look forward to Monday night.
I look forward to watching Castle every Monday.
If Castle is cancelled I think I’ll just give up watching ABC.
Jo you are right I talk about that with my friend we both love castle she’s the one get me into castle. If Abc. Cancel the show we ban Abc.
Castle is one of my favorite shows please renew!
Please don’t drop Castle. It is the only series I love to watch anymore. He is gorgeous and she is beautiful. You watch chemistry in their faces. I haven’t seen anything as close to “Lois & Clark Adventures” with Dean and Teri till Castle. All these years I have loved only Them and along comes Castle. I love the show! Great producing & directing!
Definately not cancel. I think the series is terrific. I did not start as a fan but the last two years have me hooked.
I’ve stopped watching Revenge (it is not plausible; too much corruption, chain of custody not good, relies on fancy costumes, fancy sets, over the top, poor attention to detail), Bones (has become boring, poor story themes), JAG, NCIS, CSI (all too predictable, over the top, poor detail and similar themes) CASTLE is credible, plausible, not over the top, attention to visual detail is exceptional and reflects many similar aspects of my own career experiences. I live from week to week for new episodes of CASTLE. Each minute of every episode recharges me for the next week. To not renew Castle… Read more »
I love that comment. I live castle. I have always loved the show. I’m so hoping it gets renewed. It makes my Monday nights great.
Nielsons ratings don’t catch everybody.. the show is great leave it on… my goodness, a show that is actually funny and fun.. its a great show..
Love this show its one of the few shows that makes me laugh. Got hooked after watching repeats on tnt. Please dont cancel this show.
Whole family loves this show!
Would not miss Castle…..just discovered it….went out & bought seasons 1, 2, 3, & 4. The whole family is enjoying it. Yes, we could watch it on TNT , but we like watching it together. And we’re almost up to date with 2013. Never miss it. We know Alexis will be
Ok, but we can’t wait til next week.