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 thought Chase was one of the better NBC shows on. NBC always seems to do this, get an audience hooked and then cancel the show. Maybe thats why their ratings are down. Right now I think ABC has the best shows. Shows like Chase might bring NBC back into the picture, but it has to be put in the right time slot. I really hope NBC reconsiders this.
I loved this show, it was one of the best on TV. ( I had to stay up longer to watch it). I love the fact that she is crazy and will do whatever to catch a killer. Maybe instead of changing the time and day of the show keep it the same. (because I dont want to watch Minute to Win it!!!) PLEASE KEEP THIS SHOW!!!! (TO NBC: You are crazy if you dont)
Chase is an awesome tv series. It needs to be aired at a decent time frame. And not opposite other already well established series. When I heard it was moved to Wednesday nights, I was shocked! My tv can only DVR 2 shows, and I must watch one of them. I love IDOL, and I also watch Hawaii 5-0. I was torn as to which one I was going to have to miss. I actually had decided to watch Chase and 5-0 this year, and skip IDOL because of their changes, but now since Chase is not coming back –… Read more »
First NBC gets rid of The Event now you’re getting rid of Chase. I think I will just stop watching NBC all together. What is the point since every time I like a show you cancel the series. I am so upset about The Event especially how you left the show hanging in the air.
Bring the show back. It is the best show I’ve seen in a long time. Why would you not show the rest of the episodes. NBC gets you hooked on a new show and then wants to take it off, so unfair.
What the Heck? My family and I got hooked like crazy on the Chase. We loved the characters and their chemistry-it was great. NBC has messed up a good thing. Please bring it back and get rid of the fake show A MINUTE TO WIN IT.
My family really enjoyed the show! I hope NBC will reconsider and put Chase back in the rotation!!!
Chase was a great show that kept a persons interest and was a show I couldn’t wait until next week to see another episode. The characters were great and the stories were great. I won’t watch A Minute To Win It or any other junk they try to stuff down my throat. Hopefully they will get smart and bring Chase back.
Bring Chase back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chase is such a great show and very exciting. I was looking forward to it every week. It went downhill because they switched nights. They need bring it back and give it another chance as you can really get hooked on it. Please bring it back!!!!!
Bring it back!!!!
Chase was an excellent show!!! My husband and I looked forward to it every week! I’m very disappointed that NBC would cancel! This was the only show I watched on NBC…bring it back!!!! Please!
This is a great show and my whole family loved it. My four year old son new this show by name and he would sit there and watch the whole the. Now he asks when its coming on. NBC you are breaking my sons heart. BRING IT BACK PLEASE
I really like the show and the cast. Something different that held my attention. Was disappointed when I learned it was no longer being aired.
Bring it back. This is one of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time. I agree that it should be put on an off night. I hope someone picks this show back up.