In its freshman installment, the Code Black TV show earned low ratings for a CBS TV series. Instead of cancelling though, the network renewed it, with the requisite cast changes. Its numbers fell further last year, but it still wasn’t cancelled, probably thanks to licensing deal concessions. Will the third season see the audience grow or further diminish, and if so, how low can it go? Will Code Black be cancelled or renewed for season four? Stay tuned. **Status update below
A CBS medical drama, Code Black stars Marcia Gay Harden, Luis Guzmán, Rob Lowe, Boris Kodjoe, Harry Ford, Benjamin Hollingsworth, William Allen Young, Emily Tyra, Noah Gray-Cabey, Emily Alyn Lind, and Moon Bloodgood. The story unfolds at Angels Memorial Hospital in Los Angeles — the busiest, most notorious ER in the country. The high patient volume dwarfs the resources available to the exceptional staff — creating a condition known as Code Black. .
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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For comparisons: The second season of Code Black averaged a 0.97 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.984 million total viewers (live + same day ratings).
Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the Code Black TV series? Should this CBS TV show have been cancelled or renewed for season four?
**5/24/2017 Status Update: Code Black has been cancelled by CBS. Details here.
One of the best medical shows on TV and a poor time slot. Just when we were getting to know the depth of characters and the back stories of each then you pull the plug! This is so not fair! Some of the new shows have objectionable language and cannot be watched with family…this show was one to watch. So sad CBS doesn’t know they had a good thing and killed it.
Love this show! Please renew!!!!
I am very sad you have chosen to cancel Code Black. To its one of he best dramas on tv during the summer. You need to give it a different night and time. Give it a chance please it’s a great show
It would truly be a disservice to BLACK CODE viewers to lose a quality show. CSI did not get rave reviews or a large fan base during its early years. Seinfeld, on NBC, one of the all-time great comedy sitcoms also had low early season ratings. Do not just end the series, Black Code, without a finale. If you think the ratings would rise during summer filler time, no such luck. Consider relocating it on another night and give it one more year. I have always religiously watched the great story lines and superb acting. You have a winner. Stay… Read more »
I would like to have it renewed or brought back. We have too many TV shows that are ridiculous and very few that are challenging and make us think.
Love Code Black.
I have been a loyal fan of this show from the beginning and will be sad to see it end.
I am so upset this show is being cancelled. I believe it’s one of the best medical dramas. I LOVE the cast (well, most of them). I hate to see it go! CBS please reconsider letting this show end.
Please bring back Code Black! This is a show I DVR, so my whole family can sit down & watch it together. The storyline is great and the actors are great! I can’t believe and am so disappointed they are canceling this show!
It’s a great show! Great characters and stories. It should be renewed.
Respectfully CBS, Reconsider… the Season 4 Cancellation! I have never posted a request or written to support a television series. I have very little free time and I am very selective about what I view…Code Black is a keeper!
It’s very well acted and always a gripping story each week. I hope it comes back. Every time I watch, I want the episode to last longer. Please don’t cancel!
That is so stupid! I like that show. CBS cancels all the good shows
Please renew code black for season 4. Great cast, storyline & show. On the edge of your seat entertainment.
Best show with a great cast! It’s rare to have such a large cast that is far better than I have ever seen. Great actors! Script excellent and we can’t wait to see what’s next? Please move the time and I’m sure this show will produce immediate results. We did not know about this show and pleasantly surprised after watching. We are very upset that the show was canceled. We are hoping another network will pick it up!!
I really like the show and the cast. I hope CBS changes their mind and keeps it.