This patient has pulled through. Today, CBS renewed the Code Black TV show for a third season.
The medical drama takes place in a Los Angeles ER plagued by a staggering influx of patients that often outweighs the limited resources available to the devoted doctors and nurses who work there. The cast includes Marcia Gay Harden, Rob Lowe, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Harry Ford, Luis Guzman, Melanie Chandra, William Allen Young, Boris Kodjoe, and Jillian Murray.
Over the past two years, Code Black has dipped significantly in the ratings. Season one averaged a 1.27 rating in the 18-49 demo and 7.11 million viewers.
The show could have been cancelled but was renewed with some creative tweaks and cast changes. Season two continued to struggle and only brought in an average of 0.97 in the 18-49 demo and 5.98 million viewers. That’s a near 25% drop in the ratings.
While the ratings have been poor, the series does seem to have some very devoted fans with its fans. When we asked viewers if they’d watch a third season, 96% said “yes.”
Those voters have now gotten their wish. According to Deadline, ABC Studios and CBS TV Studios co-produce the program and CBS was able to work out a reduced licensing deal for season three. Word is that CBS execs liked the writers’ pitch for season three.
Here’s executive producer Michael Seitzman’s announcement:
https://twitter.com/michaelseitzman/status/863833054468427776
What do you think? Are you a fan of Code Black on CBS? Are you glad that it’s escaped being cancelled once again? Will you watch season three?
1/11/18 update: Season three of Code Black will debut on May 2, 2018. Details here.
Yes, when will Season 3 air?
A date hasn’t been announced yet.
Love love love this show. Especially the cast. Beats all these dumb reality shows.
I will definitely watch it–love the show
Will definitely watch Code Black again. My whole family are big fans. We love it.
I love this show! Have been waiting for it’s return.
Best, realistic series I’ve ever seen. Love the show and couldn’t be happier that they are keeping it on!
I was hoping they wouldn’t shut it down. We look forward to it each week. They took it up a notch when Rob Lowe came in. His raw experienced military character did it. They need more of this. Reg. medical dramas are all over the networks. Bringing in out-of-the-box military, CDC, Pha;rma. people who’ve lived the roles and whose thinking can be eye-opening to Code Blacks makes a good story. Doesn’t hurt if they hook more rugged looking, well known guys or gals instead of shiny glossy straight off the runway types.
I’m so glad . I love is show. Yeehaw!!
Very happy it’s coming back!
Love the show. When does it come back on?
I’d like to find out when it comes back on too! Figured it would come out in November like most new shows and series.b1xkj
Love code black and will definitely watch season 3 as well as many of my friends will.
Love love love code black!!!
Love Code Black!!
Love Code Black and will definitely be watching it. I’ve been waiting for it to begin season 3!!
Love this series. One of the few weekly series I watch. Eager for season 3 to start. Bring it on and soon.