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 hate reality tv. Good shows like Chase are continuosly cancelled without warning from the network. Had some of us known it had been moved to Wednesdays, the ratings may not have suffered. Additionally where you choose premier your shows (AGAINST HAWAII 5-0 makes a difference!!!! Hopefully a smarter network will pick this show up!!!!
If they aren’t going to air the episodes, the least they could do is release them on DVD. I for one am a huge fan of CHASE and I hate MINUTE TO WIN IT!!
It was our favorite show…Yes, it is missed already! Please do not cancel the show.
I loved it. Bring it back with some hype. You put it on a night with Monday night Football to start. No new show should have that. Give it another chance.
I think it’s ridiculous, NBC finally has a good show that isn’t some stupid not-exactly-funny comedy and they decide to cancel it? Bring Chase back, it is an amazing show that deserves to be seen.
You big time executives put a great show on tv then don’t even give it FRIGGIN CHANCE and pull the plug without giving it anytime whatsoever. I hate you over-priced morons making all the decisions . We the people like the show CHASE it is an excellent show bring it the **** back and “LET IT BE”…… I miss the show and wish you would please give it another chance. We love you Chase, hope u make it back !!!!!
I loved it! There is so much trash on TV now, and this was such a good show! BRING IT BACK!! I really loved all the actors/actresses in it!
Why are networks so fast to pull the plug on possibly great shows? NOTHING up against American Idol is going to get HIGH ratings. Chase is a great show and should be given the right to survive.
This is one of the best shows on TV. It has the worse time slot for compeition on Monday night. I admit to watching it on DVR. One reason is that I watch it while on my treadmill because the time goes by so fast.. Chase is a fast action and the cast is great.
Please bring it back. The Kathy Bates show will put me to sleep.
NEED TO BRING CHASE BACK. IT’S THE BEST SHOW EVER. GREAT CAST. I RECORDED IT ON MY DVR AS WELL AS WATCHED IT. PLEASE BRING IT BACK.
I loved this show! I thought the lead character was interesting and thought supporting cast had a load of potential for interesting hook ups. The episodes were always filled with dynamic storytelling and the show was fast paced. I really feel like they should have given a 2nd season and fleshed the charaters out some. NBC lost me in that timeslot with Minute To Win IT. Once again good entertainment is sacrificed to a nation with increasingly short attention spans!!!
Bring it back!
Bring it back. I recorded every episode and they need to take in acct for those who dvr. Love this show!!!!!
Chase was awesome, please bring it back. Or at least finish the other 5 unaired episodes so we can finish out the season. Personally I think Minute to Win It is a stupid show. Can’t stand the host of it and don’t watch it. Losing interest in NBC shows all together….
Reallity shows are taking over good shows. Its a shame chase is a very good show. maybe another network will pick it up. Minute to win it sucks, get rid of that one instead!!!!!!!
I have alot of people at work that watch it we talked about it all the time.