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?
Image courtesy NBC.
Loved the show. Don’t cancel!
I cant believe you are going to cancel a good show and replace it with yet another reality show. The networks are making me so sick with removing the actual shows and replacing them with reality tv I am thinking about releaving myself of a tv . I can simple replace you with a redbox rental at 2 rentals a night they would still be cheaper then my cable bill. I know many others that feel the same way.
Seriously. Good. Show. Cancelled? Dumb.
Awesome show, please do not cancel it. Why are the shows I like getting canceled? Please don’t cancel it! 🙂
Love, love, love that show! Very disappointed!
Extremely disappointed! Great show, great cast, personalities! Problem was it was always on at the same time many of the top favorite shows and it was on only once per evening.
Bring it back!
I LOVE THAT SHOW … BEEN LOOKING FOR IT TO COME BACK ON…BRING IT BACK …
Awesome show. Millions of people miss it. Bring it back.
I really hope they bring Chase back. My Husband and I looked forward to watching Annie Frost and the rest of her team. She was a complicated and interesting character. There is so much “reality” t.v. out there, it was great to be able to watch a well written show.
PLEASE STOP TAKING ALL THE GOOD SHOWS OFF. WHEN YOUR TIRED IN THE EVENINGS YOU WANT TO RELAX AND WATCH A GOOD SHOW NOT A GAME SHOW OR DANCE SHOW OR AMERICAN IDOL WHICH I DON’T WATCH ANY OF THEM NOR DO I PLAN TO . I’LL JUST RENT A MOVIE UNTIL YOU GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER AND THINK ABOUT EVERYONE INSTEAD OF JUST A FEW
THANK YOU
I reaaly enjoyed this show! One of the few shows that my husband and I
Both enjoyed and watched together! I am really disappointed
To hear YET another favorite show of mine is being
Pushed to the side from NBC!! :/ after the lack of respect NBC
Gave Friday Night Lights (best show on tv) I thought they had
Something great w/ Chase!!?? Please bring it back and give it
Another chance!!
I’ll ditto the comment.
Great concept. Great show. Would love to see it come back on.
i have been checking the listings & website every day to see if NBC has made any changes, I really wish they would bring it back. I love the show, very exciting & entertaining. Love the edge of your seat action.
What are they thinking of? That show was great. It didn’t drag like other shows, action through out….
Enjoyed the characters and fast paced stories.
I am disappointed that they are canceling this show.