This season, ABC’s Castle will be airing opposite NBC’s highest-rated scripted series and one of CBS’ top-rated TV shows — The Blacklist and NCIS: Los Angeles. Will the ratings continue to fall or could they rise against this stiff competition? Cancelled or renewed for season eight? We’ll have to wait and see.
As last season of Castle proved, the relationship of author Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) is anything but smooth. The rest of the cast includes Jon Huertas, Seamus Dever, Tamala Jones, Molly Quinn, Penny Johnson Jerald, and Susan Sullivan.
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 — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/8 update: ABC has renewed Castle for an eighth season.
Final season averages: 1.57 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 8.47 million total viewers.
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Due to a Nielsen glitch, some of the early ratings of the 2014-15 season were revised a few weeks later.
For comparisons: The sixth season of Castle averaged a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 10.18 million total viewers.
Note: Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you still like the Castle TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for an eighth season? Is it time to end the series?
Get back to solving crime together and quit the marriage problems or we will stop watching. Was my favorite show. Please renew
I too agree they should get back solving problems together instead this bickering see enough of that in real life don’t need to see it in a program I really really like Castle but if they keep that up I am going to stop watching one reason is not making any sense may be Castle ought to look for a new muse, I know they’re really dropping in the ratings you would think the writers would see that oh well what ever will be will be but I would like to see them come to their senses before it’s too… Read more »
My favorite show. I would be disappointed if it is canceled.
Since the ratings are down for castle, season 7 it should be the last season unless they there are more creative writers. The beginning of season 8 is just absurd, it is like going back to the beginning of season 1 to create tension between Castle and Beckett. During the entire series, Beckett has always found the spark of genius with Castle, and not alone. Alone, she was unable to arrest the main protagonist. With Castle, she was a much better person and detective. I really love you but I have to leave you says Kate. What total nonsense. I… Read more »
Wow you are right on the same track and mindsap that I am I agree with you Beckett is not as good a loan as she is with Castle they work good together, that one writer written season 2 to four I too will watch see what happens but their ratings better start coming up, and whay do they think that they have to change anyway they did in season seven and the ratings dropped but I will keep watching for a while.
I’m afraid that some of the storyline that had been created is to accommodate the actual conflict between the two actors in real life. There have been a few interviews that lend to the drama of “Kate” & “Rick’s” rocky relationship on set due to personal issues. It is heartbreaking to see that the 2 characters they created together & that we have come to love, is torn apart & that spark is gone. Whether it was just a strong friendship they once shared off screen or a romantic relationship that went terribly wrong it shows on screen to me.… Read more »
I think what ever happened between those two happened last November, And it really has not been the same since. This split they have going on right now is because they really can not stand each other right now. That is why we got sucker punched by them at the end of episode 2 of this year. The show runners tell us they are working at SPRINT speed to get these two back together, really. Them they should be back together before there three month leave. Episode 7 of this year would be a good time to start. With Stana… Read more »
I sold hardly agree with everything you said I really don’t think they like one another off from the set, they just do not have it anymore I don’t think that show originally sta9iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirted to be just a drama show, what do all of my attention to it and I got where I really liked it is the way they work together the wittiness they had together I enjoyed watching it but I am losing interest in it as far I was concerned castle was one of the best programs on TV are two thanks out and happened off the… Read more »
I agree with yo completely…I hope, if this unfriendly attitude from behind the scenes is true, that they can move on to a better relationship between their characters…I do miss that spark…I think the writers have to realize that the connection between these two is what made the show….They are drifting and asking a lot of their viewers….I won’t stop watching this show, but I want the writers, very soon, to move off this story with Kate going after these bad guys. The show needs to return to the great chemistry this couple have in order for the viewers to… Read more »
Here we are 10/15/2015, with 4 episodes left before the end of November and the big break until Feb 2016.The last episode of season 6 Castle disappeared on his wedding day by episode 5 of season 7 Kate and Rick finally got married. My point is only 6 episodes and the show runners never said anything about working at SPRINT speed to to them back together. When all this was going on in season 7 we had 8.75 mil viewers. Has we go into episode 5 of season 8, last a year from when Kate and Rick got married they… Read more »
I LOVE CASTLE,,,,PLZ DO NOT DROP IT! THE WHOLE CAST AND CREW DO A FANTASTIC JOB! I DISCOVERED THE SHOW THIS SUMMER AND HAVE BEEN HOOKED .EVER SINCE!
going back to Leta Comment, yes for seven years we watched Rick and Kate work there way in and out of problems working there way back together. We had show runners we trusted to make that happen. We have two new show runners who in the first two episode had Kate walk away from her husband 3 time, with out explaining to him why. Not good for the fans!! Should we and can we TRUST these show runners to fix this ASAP. It really needs to be fixed before the long three month retreat. The ship is starting to sink… Read more »
I can’t believe how some people have responded to Season 8…Kate has changed, but she is still a very strong woman and isn’t that what we’ve come to expect from her? People need to be patient as the show tells the story…Rick and Kate will make it back together…that’s part of their strength as a couple…I am enjoying the the suspense…Don’t let us go too long…This couple needs to have a family…
You are so right they need to be a family and soon. Rating are bleeding off at a fast pace, if you compare the first three episodes of 2014 to the first three of this year. We are down over 3 million fans, that is huge. We had a episode in season 5 (22) titled Still Rick would not leave her if she was going to die he was going with her. Why she could not see that here only God knows. It would have been better the two of them going after these bad guys side by side. This… Read more »
I am with you…I am worried about the drop off viewers, but I do believe if you have been watching this show from the beginning, you’d know that this couple will work it out…The actors in this show surpass any show I have watched…They deserve our patience…A true Castle watcher will stay with the show…Writers don’t string us on too long with Kate and Rick apart…
I too agree they should not linger too long on them being separated, it is more interesting and funnier Rrick acts like a Blooming idiot around Kate which is good I too like the show, but I think they made a mistake in season seven the show runner is what I’m talking about, I do think the show runners knows what they are doing let’s hope anyway, it is about the only show left that’s halfway clean.
love the show, it should continue forever
Castle is one of my favorite shows. I watched new shows whenever possible and now watch reruns when available.
I hope they keep going as a happily married couple… Yes I saw the wedding, Loved it!
Ann bennett
Yes I think it is a good show like you I watch it quite often if they keep the ratings up that show will go on for a long time, but the ratings was low last Monday and again just the first episode it may come up let’s hope
I loved the show until it was ruined by some incredible idiot started having it narrated by some people telling us what is going on as if we are deaf! Thus insults me and takes away the whole point of the mystery. I watch something else every time this stupidity happens. Knock it off will you please?!
Kate becoming senator would be good
I love this show, my Sister had me start watching when we were on vacation now I can’t get enough of it I hope it goes on for a long time, I’ve even got my husband hooked on it
We are all hoping for many more seasons. What needs to happen the show runners need to give the fans (customers) what they would like to see. In the last seven season no less than 4 times we were lead to believe Rick and Kate would have a baby Castle, Season 5 episode 8 After hours,season 6 episode 10 Time will Tell,season 6 episode 10 The good The bad and The baby and in season 7 episode 14 Resurrection. It would be great to give the large group of fans that want that , what they lead us to believe… Read more »
Great show something different is always GOOD!!! How many NCOs shows can you watch!!! Castle is an excellent char extents are great and there are so many directions they could take this show. So let’s go! Who wants to watch another Dance show after Dancing With The Stars? Really?
I love Castle.
Idea: Rick is already a private eye. Turn Rick and Kate into a “Nick and Nora Charles” couple (The Thin Man), solving crimes and investigating murders, etc. They could collaborate on new books about their cases. This could lead to all new ideas regarding the couple and their relationship, etc.
Thanks for the opportunity to comment.
Christine Greer
What a great idea, thinking out of the box. Would give us so many more seasons of a great show. Thank You
That would be a fantastic way to go, you came up with a good idea but let’s wait until Castle runs out’
‘That would really be fantastic way to go once Castle runs out of ideas or the ratings get too low==== that was good thinking.
I love this show…love it! I have seen every episode at least twice. One of my very favorite shows. Beckett and Castle are great as a couple. The whole cast is graet right down to Castles mother. DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW EVER!!!!!
I really like Castle and I think it adds a realism to tv that is rarely seen. The drama is done well BUT most importantly the personal l Ohio February of Kate and Castle are so involved and intertwined that it draws me in with each show I watch. Perfectly believable. EXCELLENT SHOW 🙂 Please do not cancel Castle, please renew for many more seasons. In case your wondering yes, I am in the demographic I’m 43. Thanks for the GREAT show.
ABC has hit a home run with this show. I have every Castle book have the new one (Driving heat) on order watched every episode fro season 1 to season 7 espisode 23 at lest three times. The one that sums Kate and Rick love affair is the last few minutes of season 7 episode 15 (Reckoning) watch that and play the lyrics of the song The more I seek you. It is the whole love story Just google the song. Thanks George
At your young age at lest nelson still counts you. ABC has a home run with Castle, the only thing we can hope for they do not destroy it. Castle is a great love story, and after watching every episode from season one to season 7 episode 23 twice.. For me everything that this story tells is said in season 7 episode 15 (Reckoning) in the last few minutes. You need the watch it the listening to the lyrics of the song The More I Seek You. you can google it. It will answer all the questions about the love… Read more »
I think that ther have to be more seasons an kate beckett shuld have babies on one season