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 think it was a great show. Good chemistry between actors. We loved it… Hoping NBC will put it back on air
I loved this show–why do you have to put it in a bad time slot—it’s a great show.
I LOVED THIS SHOW. IT WAS UP AGAINST HAWAII 5 O & THEN CRIMIMAL MINDS WHEN IT MOVED IT TO WEDNESDAY NIGHTS. I LIKED ALL THESE SHOWS SO I ENDED UP TAPING IT. PUT IT IN A DIFFERENT TIME SLOT & I THINK IT WOULD DO GREAT. BRING IT BACK.
What do you expect? The show first went up against Hawaii 5-0. Beautiful beaches, beautiful women in bikinis, bright, colorful back drops. Compared to the drab locations in Texas. Why do you think CSI Miami does so well. It’s not because of David Caruso’s acting!! I love the show but they need to change things up. Better time slot, the beautiful female main characters go under cover and show some skin. Travel to better locations. If this show shot in LA, Miami or even New York it would do better.
This is a great show! The charecters are all strong, smart and are able to do their jobs with their clothes on! NBC don’t ruin a good thing (again) by cancelling this show.
here is my oppinion every time they bring a good show on … they get you hooked then they take it off air.. i think chase is one of the best show there is… ou tof all the shows i would of rated it number 1. and kept it going…. you cant find to many good shows like that i was so into that show now i have to go cold turkey? what happen to people vote……. hell i like to be on the show teasing of course but that show is awesome and i love every charactor on there..… Read more »
Big mistake, loved Chase
I love this show too and it is so typical that the network flood our nights with stupid reality shows. I work all day and return home to some entertain (non reality) and relax by watching them. Chase is exciting and I like the stars and their camaraderie. Taking Chase off is another reason why I no longer watch the Networks like CBS, NBC and ABC.
I really hope they bring this show back. It was one of the few shows that I watched with my teenage son (on demand) that we both enjoyed together!
I love this show!! I hope they keep it. I’m so sick of just watching reality tv. It has good writing and strong characters, especially the women. It’s much better than criminal minds or any of the csi. Those shows are so cheesy yet they are still around. They need to pick a good night for it and advertise it like they do for the event. If they do that I believe it will do very well.
Several of my friends myself included loved this show and are hoping you’ll bring it back. The cast is super and it’s a shame you’d cancel this considering all the bad shows we have to endure.
Chase was a great show , but was i a bad time slot. It was one of the best action shows on TV! Bring it back. It was the program on NBC.! Show the episodes twice a week and it will do great.
My wife and I love this show. Annie is like a female Jack Bauer. Good writing, fast paced, amazing action scenes, and one darn cute star. I liked how they did an episode or two in two parts. It was kinda hard to put an entire episode into 40 minutes, but they made it work most times. Bring it back, give it a better time slot (we watched it OnDemand), and keep the classic “catch the badguy” shows on air!
My husband and I both enjoyed watching Chase and wondered what happened to
it. I sure do hope they bring it back. It is a great show. We miss it.
I have been wondering what happened to the show. This is so typical of all networks, they air a new show with 1-3 episodes, people get hooked and then next you know it’s off the air. It’s hard to even make a decision to support a new show, as you run the risk every fall to get hooked and yet it get’s pulled! I understand you need the numbers, but what about millions of viewers that are invested in new shows that constantly get pulled. I love this show, sexy guys / girls, chemistry, action, storyline, etc. PLEASE don’t take… Read more »