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Last month, CBS execs ordered six additional scripts for new medical drama Code Black. They apparently won’t be needing one of them. The network has now decided to produce five more episodes, bringing the first season tally to 18 installments.
Code Black takes place in an Emergency Room in Los Angeles where underfunding and understaffing pile huge pressure on its staff. The cast includes Marcia Gay Harden, Raza Jaffrey, Bonnie Somerville, Melanie Chandra, William Allen Young, Harry Ford, Benjamin Hollingsworth, and Luis Guzman.
Per the live + same day ratings, Code Black has been averaging a 1.23 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.92 million viewers. The Wednesday night drama is the network’s 13th highest rated scripted series (out of 18) in the key demo.
Here’s their announcement:
CBS ORDERS FIVE MORE EPISODES OF THE NEW MEDICAL DRAMA “CODE BLACK”
CBS has ordered five more episodes of the new medical drama CODE BLACK, bringing the total number of episodes to 18.
CODE BLACK wins its Wednesday (10:00-11:00PM) time period with 9.14 million viewers. The freshman drama also sees significant live + 7-day playback, adding 3 million viewers and increasing +67% in adults 18-49 and +56% in adults 25-54.
About CODE BLACK
Marcia Gay Harden, Bonnie Somerville, Raza Jaffrey, Luis Guzmán, Melanie Chandra, Harry M. Ford, Benjamin Hollingsworth and William Allen Young star in CODE BLACK. Michael Seitzman, David Marshall Grant, Brett Mahoney, Molly Newman, Ryan McGarry, Marti Noxon and Linda Goldstein Knowlton are executive producers for ABC Studios in association with CBS Television Studios.
Source: Nielsen most current (through 11/15/15)
What do you think? Do you like the Code Black TV show? Would you like to see it renewed for a second season or, cancelled instead?
Please, please don’t cancel Code Black! It’s a great show. What is this about Daddy leaving? She can’t go!!
Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee bring back Code Black Back next Season with Marcia Gay Harden in leading role. Lost the show House and this one is just as good as that show was.
Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee bring back Code Black With Marcia Gay Harden in lead Role. This show is the best since House went off the air.
Yes!!! Renew Code Black and leave Marsha Gay Harden in the lead!!! It’s an excellent show!
I like this show, and have watched from the beginning. Please renew, and give it a chance!
I love code black…I pvr it every week. I love he cast..it is so much better than ER was.the cast has so much chemistry…please bring it back.
Renew, my hubby and I love the characters and the show. Don’t be inane and not renew it!
I enjoy the show and hope it comes back for a second season. Just getting invested in the characters. Please don’t cancel.
One of the very best shows around!!!
This network used to give freshman shows time to cultivate an audience. Now there are only 4 episodes left. Network programmers you can change. Make a good decision for a change CBS.
Love Code Black and Marcia Gay.
Please renew the show and keep
M. G. H. !
Please renew. Really like the show, story lines, and characters. Would like to see it continue
Code Black is the best new drama on CBS this year! I have not missed an episode. Actors are fantastic, show keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. PLEASE RENEW!!!!
Love it, please do not cancel.
RENEW!
Please renew Code Black. I’ve never missed an episode. My students love it as well.