NBC has decided to pre-empt Chase once again but this time it’s looking a lot more permanent. The network has put the TV series on hiatus and replaced it with episodes of Minute to Win It. Though the network has not officially cancelled Chase, there’s certainly no compelling reason for NBC to bring it back.
Back in September, Chase debuted to mediocre ratings and things went quickly downhill from there. On Monday nights, Chase averaged just a 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and a meager 5.44 million viewers. When the series moved to Wednesday nights for the new year, the ratings only got worse. It’s currently the lowest-rated scripted series on the network.
NBC pre-empted Chase this week and replaced it with a double dose of Minute to Win It. That move paid off with the game show literally doubling the demo performance of Chase’s last original episode. Not surprisingly, NBC has now bumped the remaining episodes of Chase from the schedule.
The peacock network had given the show a full season order back in October but by December had trimmed that back from 22 to 18 installments. There are currently five unaired episodes of Chase on the shelf and there’s no word from NBC on when or if they’ll ever be aired.
What do you think? Will you miss Chase? Why do you think it didn’t catch on?
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I loved The Chase and the cast especially the host! She was refreshing, enthusiastic and a treat to watch! There aren’t many network shows that bring a smile to anyone’s face! This was one that did that. It was intellectually challenging and more! I say “bring it back!
Regarding The Chase. I loved The Chase and the cast especially the host Brooke Burns! She is refreshing, enthusiastic and a treat to watch! There aren’t many network shows that bring a smile to anyone’s face! This was one that did that and in addition it was intellectually challenging and more! I say “bring it back”!
Bring it back
Bring it back
Loved this game show. Was sad when it stopped showing on game network. Couldn’t watch it at other times as did not show on game network in my area
I love the Chase. It is the only game show I watch. Comparatively I see other game shows as dull and uninteresting. This is just my opinion of course. I am far beyond the target audience.
As to why it did not catch on, I think it didn’t get enough exposure/publicity. I stumbled on while channel surfing. I had never heard of it. Further I don’t think it appeals to the target audience. IMO they would prefer it to be louder and sillier with more jumping and clowning.
I am upset that The Chase was cancelled. Please bring it back
Bring back The Chase. It is a great show and my friends and I want it back.
I love The Chase! Beasty is great! While watching plenty of reruns, I’ve been wondering when new episodes will start, only to find that the show was cancelled! PLEASE, bring it back!
Great show, should be brought back, advertising and promoting maybe needs more work. Brooke n Mark are absolutely fantastic, show is humorous, educational and entertaining all in one.
It would be nice to have it back.