CBS Summer 2012 TV Ratings - canceled + renewed TV shows

Want to find out how the CBS TV shows are performing this summer? Look no further. There’s lots of information that the networks take into consideration when cancelling or renewing a TV series but the ratings are the biggest factor, particularly the 18-49 demographic. That’s the group that the advertisers want to reach the most so the networks must cater to them.

Viewership is obviously lower during the summer months (here’s the CBS report card for the regular 2011-12 season).

The following chart incorporates “Summer” season ratings data through Thursday, September 6, 2012.

Demo rank	Summer CBS TV shows	Demo grade	18-49 demo rating (actual)	Viewers in millions
1	Big Brother (Thurs)	B+	2.2 (2.17)	6.01	ratings
2	Big Brother (Sun)	B+	2.2 (2.15)	5.92	ratings
3	Big Brother (Weds)	B	2.1 (2.06)	5.83	ratings
4	60 Minutes	D-	1.1 (1.08)	7.49	ratings
5	Dogs in the City	D-	1.0 (1.03)	5.29	ratings
6	3	F	0.7 (0.65)	1.97	ratings

Other summer ratings report cards: ABC | The CW | FOX | NBC

A couple of things to remember:
The averages included in these charts are based on the final numbers, not the fast affiliate ratings that are reported the morning after a show airs. These final numbers become available one to three days later (depending on holidays or weekends). The charts are updated as we get the new data.

Demo numbers are reported by Nielsen using the 10th decimal place (2.1, for example). In these charts, we’re including the rounded demo average as well as the average in 100ths (2.14, for example) in parenthesis so you can get a better idea of how the number’s been affected by the latest episode’s rating.

The letter grades are relative and are based on the individual network’s overall performance in either the scripted or non-scripted categories. The networks all have very different gauges for success. A hit show on The CW would get quickly cancelled on CBS. Our system for coming up with letter grades isn’t perfect but it should still give you an idea of where the shows stand when compared to others on the same network.

*The letter grades for TV series that run on Friday and Saturday nights are weighted a little differently to compensate for them airing on little-watched nights.

What do you think? How are your favorites doing? Are any of them in danger of being cancelled or sure to to be renewed?

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Anna Kaiser

My husband and I love, love, love this show!!!!! We watch it all the time! Please keep this show, it is educational, wholesome, and fun to watch. We have learned alot already. Love Dogs in the City!!!!

Mary

Love “Dogs in the City”. It’s a nice diversion and educational too. Give this show a chance…………why can’t we have a reality show without screaming, yelling, cheating, backstabbbing, sex, grandstanding and just plain mind-numbing absurdity (no wonder they call TV the vast wasteland). More DITC!!!

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Guy

Both my wife and I really enjoy Dogs in the City. I believe that, over time, it can build a larger audience. Further, this is a quality program which is the hallmark of CBS’ success. I sincerely hope the network decides to renew the show for another season and continues to promote it.