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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Love Chase.
Great characters mesh well with each other.
Its suppose to air tonight (sat) I don’t know what episode but my dvr says its new this weekend and next. I hope that doesn’t mean its getting cancelled like they aired outlaw on the sat
We really liked “Chase”! I don’t know why it has not caught on as it was always entertaining and well produced. The characters, especially Annie, were well played and entertaining to watch. We noticed there is a new episode on tonight, and we will be tuning in to see it!
“Chase”, in my opinion is one of the best shows going. But in this egotistical world we live in, no wonder it is being cancelled. God forbid a female actually be the star and hero. This is insulting. Me, being a guy, doesn’t see the problem. Why is it that men can’t seem to accept the fact that women are capable of being leading characters and heros. i love annie and think that she really makes the show. Get off your ego trips guys and give women a chance. Don’t cancel “Chase” and let Annie continue to kick ass!!!
NBC really does have no brain cells. Who the **** wants to watch a damn show about doing simple **** for money over a compelling woman and her team that take down criminals. Oh and the fact that Cole Hauser is hot stuff and a great actor. Just like they shouldn’t cancelled K-Ville. I wouldn’t be surprised if they decided to kill off Blairs character. They always try to get rid of us blacks one way or the damn other. Yeah I’ll support BETs “The Game” for as long as I can. I don’t even know how some of these… Read more »
I always looked forward to this show but sometimes lost track of when it was on. I have always been interested in the marshalls service. comparible to Tommy Lee Jones 2 movies.
I hope Chase isn’t gone! I loved that show! Especially the one where the crazy lady thought her daughter was there and she really wasn’t! That was the best written show of any kind in years! I hate reality/talent/game shows! Which means i have nothing to watch. I hope The Cape and Detroit 187 make it too!
Just like NBC. This is exactly why I do not watch NBC much anymore. They have a reputation of putting out a GOOD show like Mercy or Chase, and after 1 or 2 seasons they take it for a stupid game show. They do not give these shows a chance. And they are famous for bringing out a new show that is actually good, bounce around the time, don’t show it for weeks because of some type of sport, then wonder why it doesn’t make it. We see enough game shows during the day. We do not need another one… Read more »
I loved this show with good action and good cast, why would you not give a chance to prove what the can do. Please at least show for now the remaining of the season.
Thanks,
Minute To Win It? That show SUCKS. LOVED Chase, such a shame they always cancel the halfway decent shows.
We loved this show. It wasn’t in a good time slot but we always DVR’d it. Minute to Win it is just plain stupid as is Wipeout. Why can’t you all figure out that it’s necessary to put a good show in a good time slot and quit making us watch some of the bad shows you seem to always keep on the air?
Please don’t cancel Chase!!!! Give it time, the TV show is so popular in my community! My friends and I were appalled when we discovered it was no longer putting out new episodes. Chase is unique, fresh, and appeals to various audiences. Letting it go would be a mistake.
What do I think? Unbelievable? Finally a show with substance, great acting and a great-looking cast, that gets replaced with another stupid reality/game show. OMG…what has this country come to?
Finally something on television for me to watch and it gets cancelled. With all the “brain cell killing shows” on the networks I was limited on very entertaining and interesting shows. Thanks NBC. 4/21/11
Please don’t cancel Chase.