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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Please don’t cancel Chase, I love this show. I recorded it every time it come on… BRING IT BACK
I loved Chased!!!!!!!!!! I want it put back on too..
they are flexing the bully muscle. showing us they can do what they want to us.had no intention of keeping it.behaving like little spoiled kids.the promo was weak.reality shows such as ;dog the bla bla.,us marshals bla bla.ok.but not half as good as chase.but reality sucks in the weak minded for now.until they get a grip,we will be bombarded with crap….
Bring it back: just give it a chance. Enough with the realty shows already
Chase was a great program and hope NBC brings it back. Annie is great! I remember her on a soap but she is awesome in this show, it fits her; she does very good in this show. Minute to Win It stinks, sucks and is a ridiculous reality show and it is on forever! What the h…. is with that? Bring Chase back and keep it going. Maybe NBC should put the show in the right day and time slot, maybe that is the problem. I was wondering what happened to Chase and just tonight I figured I would go… Read more »
Great show. My husband and I totaly agree. We would be glued to the couch for every episode. Just bring it back! The whole cast was great! NBC has no idea!
My fiancé and I LOVE Chase!!! We want it back on!!!
WE LOVE CHASE!!!! Please don’t stop the show!
I loved chase I cant believe it got canceled. I hope they at least air the last five episodes.
Put chase back on!!!! We miss it! Love all the charactors and actors!
We loved Chase!!! Put it back on!!
I loved Chase. I agree NBC sucks.
Chase was one of my husband and my favorite shows! We were wondering what happened to it…we had no idea it had been cancelled! I agree with one of the comments above…why do networks keep these stupid reality shows and get rid of the ones we like? I NEVER watch A Minute To Win It. Wish they would bring Chase back!!!!!
Annie was the most uncharismatic character on TV. She has zero appeal and is difficult to like.
I can’t believe Chase didn’t make it and shows like celebrity apprentice do. NBC sucks when it comes to keeping good new shows.