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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We really liked the show. Disappointed it was cancelled. We like cop shows and felt this was more realistic than most; didn’t have all the silly nonsense stuff.
Really miss the show…..so upset….Didn’t NBC….mess wirh Friday Night Lights??? People may start watching only cable channels…hopefully they are paying attention….it is really ashame it takes over a million viewers to help a show7!!
Chase is a great show. I didn’t even know it was on until I stumbled across it. I think we only got to see 3-4 episodes before it seemed to disappear. NBC should really reconsider yanking it. This is a good show that just may need better marketing and a little time to find its audience. It is a good quality show with interesting characters like Annie Frost and her crew that has a well written story line. Please, NBC, Reconsider your Chase decision. Thank you.
I luv this show! It seems that everytime I like something they take it away. The network did a poor job of marketing this show. I thought it was well scripted and I looked forward 2 each episode.
this is why we have more cancelled shows then successful shows on television. the networks are too quick to get rid of them and replace them with something worst. this show was exciting but once again the NETWORKS dont allow us to get involved with the show. they terminate them.
so why should we watch regular televsion when we have cable these days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chase obviously didn’t get the proper marketing. I seriously didn’t find out about this show until today and I have already watched 5 episodes and I’m really liking it. I seriously don’t think NBC even tried marketing the show to get the viewers they needed. Also airing a show on Wednesday nights is one of the worst ideas I think NBC has had, I look for shows on Monday nights and Friday nights anything beyond that is not properly marketed that, I would have to do some researching and I’m kinda lazy 🙂 Please bring it back give it another… Read more »
Action-packed and great cast….this show is a keeper….I like Guy but Minute to Win It is a novelty that will soon wear off!
Please DON’T CANCEL CHASE! It’s an exciting, interesting, drama filled show. There are so many ditzsy shows on, it’s hard to find something worth watching. BRING IT BACK!
My husband and I think “Chase” was one of the better tv shows around!!! We miss it very much. Please bring it back. At least….air the last 5 shows!!!!
Thanks!!
I really liked the show. I don’t know why NBC doesn’t give it nother chase. At least show the ones that didn’t air. Why does NBC keep all the dumb shows on.
I loved the show. I thought it was the new age version of Walker, Texas Ranger. If NBC were smart they would have done better Marketing for the show. I didn’t even know about it until the end.
FYI NBC nobody will get into your cop show unless you market the show to the right people at the right time. There are so many cops shows out there now you just have to know what you are doing.
I so loved Chase!! I miss that show! The last episodes were the best! I was on the edge of my seat most of the shows and I looked forward to the next week.
Me and my fam and friends all loved and watched this show and we’ve all been wondering why it hasnt been on they need to bring this show back for real in my opinion its 1 of the top shows. And it shows a woman taking charge and showing that women can do anything men can.
With all the stupid weird shows on t.v. now, it’s really hard to find one worth watching. Like previously stated, sometimes it takes time to find a good show. Very poor decision on NBC’s part. I like Minute to Win It but in small doses. Every episode is the same, and it gets boring. Take some advise NBC, bring our show back!
PLEASE give it another try. This is one of the best shows out there. Maybe try a different time or day!! Give it one more try PLEASE…..