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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Like Blanche, I watch the criminal shows too. Bring Chase back…just not against Hawaii 5-0, Castle, The Mentalist, NCIS, NCIS-LA, Rookie Blue, Rizzole & Isles. Being from Texas I loved seeing the references to all of the places familiar to me. As you can see…I do get into the criminal shows. BRING CHASE BACK!!!
I am so disappointed that this show isn’t going to be on! I really liked it!!! I am an avid fan of these types of series!!!! I have watched all the “Law & Orders” since they ALL began & many other CRIME/DRAMAS over the past 25 years. I really enjoyed CHASE. I am sorry to see it go!!!!
How dumb can a network be to take a good series off just to replace it with a stupid game show . I along with thousand of others enjoyed CHASE . I watched each week . I would even call my sister in FLORIDA and remind her . PUT IT BACK ON PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EVERY TIME I GET INTO A GOOD TV SHOW IT GETS CANCELLED. I REALLY LOVED WATCHING ELI AND LIFE BUT JUST AS THEY WERE GETTING MORE AND MORE INTERESTING THE SHOWS GOT CANCELLED…WHY TAKE THE GOOD SHOWS OFF AIR AND CONTINUALLY LEAVE THE DUMB SHOWS ON AIR, 30 ROCK, OFFICE, OUTSOURCED AND FEW OTHERS ARE CRAPPY SHOWS
My friends and I have been waiting for new episodes of Chase do not understand why such a low rating, we loved the show…maybe a new time slot would help by not showing very popular shows that haave been around awhile, I say Rizzoli & Isles can make a come back so can Chase, I also like that showw too….
I am very sorry that Chase didn’t catch on. It’s a hit in our house. It was exciting and the characters are interesting. I hope a cable TV channel picks it up again.
I REALLY LIKE THIS SHOW AND AM SORRY TO HEAR IT WILL NOT RETURN!! IT MAY TO BETTER IF IT GOES TO ANOTHER STATION LIKE USA, TNT, A&E OR EVEN FX. IT SEEMS TO ME IT WOULD DO BETTER THERE BECAUSE THOSE TYPES OF SHOWS SEEMS TO WORK ON THOSE STATIONS. ALTHOUGH I DO THINK ANNIE HAS A SUPER POWER THAT NO LAW INFORCEMENT OFFICER COULD EVER LIVE UP TO. I LOVE WOMEN BEING IN CHARGE BUT YOU CAN’T HAVE A WOMEN THAT IS THAT TINY TAKING DOWN A CRIMINAL THAT IS OVER 250PDS…IT’S JUST TO REAL. THEN YOU HAVE… Read more »
I just discovered CHASE and now you’re taking it off!! I think it’s great!! I had quit looking for new shows months ago because there was nothing on but reality tv. Who needs that?? I have enough reality in my own life!! G Murray
The show was in the wrong time slot, Also the Event is just another Lost. Chase should be picked up by the USA channel, Its better then some they show,
I’m an avid criminal show viewer and I really liked this one. I think the advertising for the show was poorly done. I never saw any previews so I just happen to stumble upon it one night and it was love at first site. I hate to see it go. I hope another network picks it up too. All the characters were original and played great roles.
I loved how completely terrible this show was. I saw 3 eps and rooted for the criminals each time. Drivel like this steaming hump of poo should be elevated to Bad TV Cultism. I’m surprised it stayed on as long as it did. Glad ABC took a beating on this, maybe they’ll learn not to take advantage of the idiots who watch this kind of glorious crap.
Chase would have been better if the team used a male as the person in charge..you never knew who was the boss….also a marshal being captured and held in mexico….and the rest of the set out to save her by breaking the law they swore to uphold…Also too many problems with the teams personal problems…..first the show has to be watched by the marshals getting the job done by capturing felons and escapes…then after a couple of seasons to ease into the personal lives of each one….we had in first season two team members sleeping with each other and both… Read more »
Yes I will miss Chase. I think It’s a great show and haven’t missed an episode. The ratings people are nuts. This is the 3rd show this year they have removed, that was good. Everyone doesn’t what the show the same day it plays, that’s why we have Tivo.
I really like Chase too and I am sadden to know this show will not return. I agree with others that think another network should pick this show up this show is way too good to get canceled. Frankly I do think the wrong network had the show in the first place. Come on USA or TNT!
I don’t understand why they cancelled this show and replaced it with some stupid game show.