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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Chase was one of my favorite shows. If they want to cancel the show, I guess that’s their choice, but at least finish the season. They stopped with such a cliffhanger. I would love Chase to continue, my family and I watch it together, it’s a cool show.
why why why networks keep cancelling good tv shows…are you out of your mind…reality shows sucks…okay…ratings? nah! keep in mind, what about internet viewers?, other country viewers, like in asia…
BringIt back
Chase was a very good show and entertaining. The cast was great.
Don’t take it off the air. It is better than all the sex and murder shows that are on tv now.
You people certainly don’t have the public’s interest in your scheduling plans. Give the show a chance..
BRING BACK CHASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We loved this show! It was action packed and we looked forward to each week to watch the series. We recorded every episode so that we would not miss this show. The show, unlike some other cop shows, was realistic and portrayed real life events. The actors and actresses on this show were great. I truly hope the network reconsiders and brings the show back. It is much more entertaining the minute to win it.
I loved this show. Would hate to see it go. Keep it-really well done and terrific characters.
I loved this show. I think it needed much more promotion. I don’t know how they assess viewership but my friends watched also and we were never polled about what we watch. Bring it back!
Took a a bit too long to develop the characters, but I liked it and hope it is saved.
I’ve been watching Chase from the beginning, there has not been a show that wasnt good. Please don’t cancel!!
was one of those believable shows…a real loss
Thought the show was better than a lot of stuff on now – like any new show it takes bait to catch on – been looking for it to come back on. Hope NBC gives it another shot.
NOOO!!! Air CHASE again! Even though the ratings are not good that does not mean that not a lot of people watch it! Some people do not get home early or can not watch it for some IMPORTANT event or reason! And I know I am not the only one who cannot make it on time sometimes.I try, I really do! And if I can’t or don’t make it I watch it On Demand!!!…My point is: even though not a lot of people watch it, a lot of people do! So don’t dissapoint THEM!!!!
I ABSOLUTELY LOVED this show! I’ve been searching for it ever since NBC moved this show from the monday night slot. It’s not like NBC has very many top rated shows these days… they really need to give new shows enough time to get their footing before immediately jerking them off the air. PLEASE BRING
I really miss Chase. I’d originally thought it was off because of February specials or something, only to learn this morning, alas alas, ‘they’ are considering dropping it entirely. Please please please do not drop this show. Thanks for listening (I hope).
Chase is the only network show that I watch