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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Loved Chase. Give it a chance! Tired of networks taking shows off mid-season
Great show! Please put it back on the air!
Thought Chase would give back ratings to NBC network after season after season of falling behind CBS and ABC and FOX networks with hit shows. NBC should bring back the show and compete with other crime drama shows. For myself I do not watch Castle or Hawaii o Five. Give Chase a chance and it will be hit like A-Team and Miami Vice. Chase Fan from the north. Thx
I really liked the show. I think the role of Annie was a bit over the top, but I stilled enjoyed the show. I think the character was toned down a bit after a while. If a network feels it’s in their best interest to pull a show then I guess there is nothing that I can do about it. I did my part. I watched it religiously. I can’t do any more than that. I just wish that NBC would make the other episodes available somehow. Either air them, put them on their website, pay-per-view (Netflix, Amazon on Demand,… Read more »
I loved the series Chase…. So sorry that it is being pulled. My husband and I would love to see it back on,
bring chase back NOW………Maybe the TNT network can pick it up and promote it better than nbc
WOW! Our whole family loved Chase and can not believe it has been cancelled. We are originally from Texas and loved seeing places we lived. The show and it’s cast was awesome. It’ hard to find good quality shows anymore.
Love the show and I want it back I hate the other it is stupid and bores me to watch so I quit that to. Chase was good and I loved the people in it. Nothing on anymore what do Networks know. Very upset.
Chase was a great show….Action packed….Loved having Houston and Texas being filmed versus LA or NYC for a change!!Keep it on the same day….quit changing days….Thanks AE
Great show! Never missed an episode. Have never watched an episode of “minute 2 win it”
I thoroughly enjoyed Chase and really miss it!!! I’d love to see it brought back. Stupid minute to win it…..enough is enough…….
I THOUGHT THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST NEW SHOWS AND I’M NOT LIKING THAT NBC PULLED IT! I THOUGHT IT WAS GREAT AND KNOW OF SEVERAL PEOPLE THAT ALSO LIKED IT… WE ARE UPSET IT’S CANCELED!!!!
Why have networks stopped supporting suspense, drama, and creativity for so many game and reality shows? Why have networks stop supporting art? Shows that require writing and creativity allow the viewer to get wrapped up in the story and ‘live’ another reality. Another game show is the easy and CHEAP way out for networks. Why aren’t networks doing their part in these tough economic times by supporting writers and actors and the support crew it takes to put on a good show for all of us to enjoy? Goodness knows, with all of the commercials these days, the content of… Read more »
I enjoyed CHASE and never missed an episode. Now I have never seen minute 2 win it and never will. Bring Chase back. Networks never give shows a decent chance and by moving them to different nights they don’t get to build an audience.
She is a super hottie!!