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 miss this show a lot…..Annie Frost, who can top her! She and the rest of the cast were an excellent reprive from other drivel that is on. Put back CHASE, PLEASE!!
This is a great show with great character plots. It would be a disservice to all if this was cut. Move it to a different night and try it out in that sot. Look at what it is up against. Sometimes I record the shows to watch when not at home to see at regular time. Easily one of the best shows on TV.
I loved this show. I can’t believe that it didn’t get better ratings. I am so sick of the same programs and Chase was a nice change of pace. Not everyone likes reality tv.
People are sick of stupid reality shows air the last 5 episodes of chase it’s alot better then stupid game shows aren’t those on during the day?”?????????????????????????
NBC, the program chase was one of the best I’ve seen, do not take it out, do not think people who DO NOT see, think of it is, that if the program is taken out, the people who see us get sad I do not or saw on TV because I could not, it was too late, but when I looked in internet free time, when I saw the episode 12 (which for me was the best), I almost stop to applaud, the very sad news they canceled it apart I found out the hard way and later, because here… Read more »
It’s a great show!! It’s just unfortunate that people are too busy watching stupid reality shows to watch a really good “kickass” drama. I hope they bring it back!!!!!!
I thought it was a great show. The story lines were solid, all the characters were quality. I thought Kelli Giddish portrayal of Deputy U.S. Marshal Annie (Boots) Frost made for an exceptionally strong character. I saw great potential in future story lines dealing in current situations as well issues from her past. I truly hope someone considers bringing this show back, maybe for a summer run. If not please consider releasing the the unaired episodes along with the 1st season on disc. I for one would surely purchase it.
This was a really great show to watch. I don’t understand why all the good stuff get cancelled and ******** never ends. It’s a pity. I hope someone reconsider this decision and bring it back on.
I liked this show. I don’t understand what the problem was but maybe the producers could move it to a cable channel.
This was 1 of my ABSOLUTE favorite shows, my husband and I looked forward to it every week. I can’t believe it got such low ratings, I am going to be so disappointed if they choose to not air it somwhere on the network.
Of course NBC is going to cancel it – because it was GOOD! Every time they finally have a good show that my family enjoys watching, they cancel it. No wonder their ratings are falling so quickly!
Chase is a great show, I couldn’t believe it was canceled. I know I’m tired of reality shows being cramed down my throat. People over the age of 50 don’t have a lot to watch on tv anymore. I’m just about ready to throw all my tv sets out in the yard and say the hell with it and save my $100 I waste every month on cable for nothing.
it’s a GREAT show!!
I really liked this show and am disappointed that it won’t be back. There was a special chemistry with the actors and I couldn’t wait until the next week. I’m not in your 18-25 age group, but in the 60-65, so that says a lot for the ratings been targeted at the younger people.
I loved this show! I was wondering why my episodes were not recording anymore. Please bring it back.