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 was a great show!!! I don’t understand how they can cancel these shows and replace them with crap reality shows or game shows… I mean, come on!!!!!!!!!
I found this show very compelling and was very upset when it was taken off the air. What is wrong with people/network. Minute to win it is an okay program but lets face it, enough is enough on the game type shows. Bring back Chase and give it a chance.
i watch in plain sight on cable usa. witch i just fell in love with mary. chase was a poor step child and annie couldn’t quite live up to. sorry but i do understand why it was cancelled.
PLEASE bring Chase back! The show was awesome and I love that it took place in Houston. Good to get out of NYC, LA, Miami and Chicago for a change!
This show is great. Maybe if the execs at nbc didn’t try to put it up against 2 1/2 men and then criminal minds. Maybe they should put it on on fridays because there is absolutely no shows worth watching on friday nights. Just a thought. Anyways show was great bring it back
I LOVE this show. Due to school and extra curricular activities, I rarely got to watch it live but it was always my first choice when I watch my shows online. I love the characters and they were only getting started in their development. You stats guys are nuts!! Air it on Tuesdays or Fridays when there is next to nothing on tv!! I watch like 25 shows and have none of those are on a Friday. BRING IT BACK!! Minute to win it is LAME!
I thought it was great. The character development and story line were great. I just think it takes awhile for a new show to find an audience and it wasn’t given enough time. It was an excellent show and far excelled Minute to win it.
lone star, chase, I might as well stop watching real tv…if it is not a reality show, than apparently america does not like it….BS
Love the show and have watched all the episodes. Hope they find a reason to bring it back and that others will find the appreciation for the show that I have.
one of the best shows i never missed it to many reality shows maybe another station like tbs or fx but bring it back
bring back the show. i miss it.
Please put CHASE back on the air! There was so much potential character development that needed more time. It was one of my favorite shows. It was one of the few shows that I watched regularly on network television. I only watch scripted shows. Thus, I did not tune into the game show that NBC has aired in its time slot.
Please bring it back !!!!
Loved this show.It was probably under-publicised.
I would like to know how and where they gets these stats from? I loved this show and they need to bring it back! I personally strongly dislike Minute It To Win It and turn it off every time. How about starting a facebook fan page to bring back Chase? How many viewers do we need to get to like it to bring it back? Any thoughts?
Please bring it back! Annie is awesome! We were just getting to know the characters and all their intricacies. We need more time…it will catch on!