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 LOVE THIS SHOW! They always have to cancel shows that are good!
This show is amazing and I loved all the characters. WHY oh WHY is this network handling such a great show with such stupidity. Half ass promotion and revolving times and time slots. The only reason I got to see the whole thing is my DVR was programmed to tape it whenever it was on. SPOILER ALERT: Since many of you missed the end just know that Jimmy and Annie do end up together and they kiss at the end 🙂 This was my favorite show.
Seriously! Minute to Win it? Come on. My husband and I love this show and we would never watch a game show. Leave it NBC to take a good thing away-AGAIN!!!
That was a great show! I’m very disappointed that it’s been cancelled
I really liked this show, especially because of the chemistry between characters.
this was a great show . really disappointed it was cancelled
That was my favorite show. You cancel everything good. Pretty soon there will be nothing on but, cooking, games, judges and pawn shops. Things that take no thought or money to do. I don’t waste my electricity!!!!!!!!! Hey send me the Chase tapes, I’d appreciate them. 371 croft rd,. byhalia ms 38611
Loved this series! Before Chase, I hardly watched anything on NBC. Oh well, guess I’ll go back to CBS!
I love Chase! I just finished watching the finale about five minutes ago, and I can’t bear to see it go- PLEASE, NBC! KEEP CHASE ON AIR!! Don’t make the mistake so many others have made by canceling great shows…
KEEP CHASE ON AIR!!!
My husband & I dvr this show every week & love it! So sad to see it go…Minute to Win It?! Ugh!!! Won’t be watching that crap
This is a show that I really enjoyed! I’m sad to see it go!
Chase is a great show. Should have made it a summer show you know when there isn’t anything worth watching
Chase was a great TV show that had no chance in the beginning with 5 “O” and Castle.
Maybe another network will pick it up like CBS did with JAG years ago. Come on CBS have a look, great characters and endless stories!!
One of the few shows I watch
This was a great show nbc no wonder you are in 4th nplace You keeep on canceling good shows