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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my husband and i love this show! just got into it! bring it back!
that sucks. I loved that show!!!!!!!
I think it’s a real shame Chase is not continuing. My husband and I love the show. How do you expect a show to survive when you don’t advertise it or promo it? Nobody even knows what it is by the name Chase until you watch it. They have a great cast of characters and the show should continue. I am really ticked at NBC for taking it off. The heck with game shows. Put Chase back on.
God damn it all. I want Chase back ;____;
NBC I am so not feeling you right now. I am so tired of getting hooked on a great show and then you come along change the date, change the time and do everything in your powere to make it difficult to find. Then you say your going to show an episode and don’t (how do you say liar). I’m done with you. You get so wraped up in big numbers. Everyone wants an overnight sucess. No one is willing to wait and allow something to grow. I’m over 40 and I guess my number is nothing to you so… Read more »
I agree! Chase never got a chance with the time slot they were in….I will miss the show…love Annie Frost & Jimmy…DON’T cancel the show
I liked Chase, it took a few episodes to grow on me. I watched the first few episodes on ‘demand’…. because all the good shows seem to be on against each other, with nothing worth watching the rest of the time. Even with the DVR I can only tape one and watch another. Last night Hawaii-fiveo lost out to Castle and Harry’s Law. The baby-boomers are the fastest growing population, and the ones that watch the most TV. 20 -30 year olds are either in the bar, or on the computer or video game. ‘ I’m really tired of stupid… Read more »
NBC royally screwed this show. I enjoyed it once I found out about it. Then they go and move it. How do they expect us to keep watching when we’ve go no clue when to watch.
bye bye Annie…..so long and all but nbc wish you well
Chase is/was great. There are a lot of crapy shows on tv. If they cancel it, fine I can turn off the tv. Better for me. I’m tired of them putting shows on and taking them off. I wish these nuts (whomever is in charge and makes the decision to pull or keep a show) let a series finish or at least give us a heads up and have the respect to make a series final for the true fans! All those executives care about is $$ not the people. It was nice to have a different law enforcement show… Read more »
Hey nbc, please don’t cancle chase!! Its such a great show…my favorite! I agree with another viewer about not airing it against football. That’s a no brainer…nothing new will make it against football. This is the perfect show for almost all ages. There are too many csi shows that younger kids can’t watch. Plus, the cast is great! Except for jimmys girl… I want him and boots to get together! Anyways awesome show, don’t cancle! Love u chase!!
I made sure NEVER to miss an episode of “Chase”. Now I make sure to NEVER see an episode of “Minute to Win It”.
Hey nbc get ur head out case was a great show maybe next time u should not put it up against football and two n half men and than put it against hawaii five 0 witch was remake of a popular show give it a chance
Yeah I love the show I will miss it alot I’ve always wanted to be a US marshal gess I will have to move on.
This is just a sugesstion NBC, I love your new shows Chase and The Event, but how about next time you don’t run them up against Monday Night Football? Don’t you think that might have something to do with the low ratings? Football is the number one viewed TV event in history. That is some stiff competition. FAIL.