After seven years on the beat, the show’s over for Detective Lily Rush (Kathryn Morris). CBS has officially cancelled Cold Case.
Each episode of Cold Case begins by showing an unsolved crime from the past. The scene then flashes forward to the present day and a group of homicide detectives try to piece together what really happened, using old evidence and new interviews. The series stars Morris, Danny Pino, John Finn, Jeremy Ratchford, Thom Barry, and Tracie Thoms.
Cold Case began in September of 2003 and quickly became a staple of the CBS Sunday night schedule. The crime drama had a successful first season and, by season two, was averaging a 3.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 15.1 million viewers. For the next couple seasons, total viewership fell a bit but the all-important demo numbers rose, reaching a 3.8 in season four.
Unfortunately the ratings have come down quite a bit since then. In season five, the show averaged a 2.9 rating and about 12 million viewers. Last season, Cold Case sank lower, to an average of a 2.7 rating and CBS made a choice between renewing ailing Without a Trace or Cold Case. They chose to keep Cold Case but may have regretted it pretty quickly. This season, the show’s ratings dropped even further to a 2.15 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 9.6 million viewers.
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So, while the overall viewership isn’t terrible, the demo numbers are and that’s what brings the ad dollars. CBS often has the most total viewers, but they are often lacking in the 18-49 demo department.
To no surprise, CBS has cancelled Cold Case after seven years on the air. The show won’t be back for season eight next fall. Sadly, the show is not available on DVD. It’s believed that securing the rights for the show’s extensive use of period music is problematic.
What do you think? Are you sorry to see the series go? What could have been done to help the TV show’s ratings?
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I saw danny pino in burn notice. has any of the other actors gone to other shows besides him.?
I loved Cold Case. Now they have Undercover Boss which is the worst TV show I have ever seen. I’ve almost quit CBS on Sundays due to taking off cold case.
I sure hate that the show was cancled…I looked forward to seeing it each Sunday evening.
I HATE THAT THIS SHOW IS ENDING. IT WAS HARD FOR ME TO CATCH THE SHOW BECAUSE CBS WAS ALWAYS CHANGING THE PROGRAMING.
i loved the show!!!!!!!!!!!!! now i can only watch reruns. i loved the beginning going back in time. Danny Pino of course is quite hot!!! they always cancel the good shows…
I have known for a long time CBS did not know their a** from a hole in the ground. Otherwise, why would they cancel such a good show? Ratings should be looked at in another light, such as the competition on other channels. Would putting the same show on in a different time slot change the ratings? When I think of the other shows that remain on CBS that I would not watch on a dare, I can see why CBS is in trouble. The CBS executives need to have their heads examined.
Bummer. I hope they bring it back as reruns.
Seven years isn’t a bad run but it should have continued. Probably a cast shift say after #7-17 with “Detective Vera” on some temporary leave. Jeremy Ratchford would have been kept on through his friendship until his character his brought back to full duty. More interplay between Cap John Finn (John Stillman) and the upper echelon including the Deputy Chief and hi son. There is a significant amount of story potential there. I also wonder if they might come to face off against a attorney Kathleen Maguire or what would happen if they were investigating a case they involved the… Read more »
I am so bummed that Cold Case has not been renewed. This show was one of my favorites just. I loved it just the way it wad.
COLD CASE SHOULDN’T NEVER BEEN CANCELED…. IN THE TOP 20 RATINGS EVERY WEEK…… PLEASE SIGN A PETITION FOR COLD CASE 8TH SEASON.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/coldcase8th9thseason-50episodes
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Dodge Saienni
COLD CASE FAN
8TH SEASON SUPPORTER
This is my favorite show and I hope they will reconsider the cancellation or another network will pick it up.
I can’t believe the show is gone. I thought everyone loved it as much as I did.
I hope something can be figured out to bring the show back NOW!!!!!!!!!
Sundays just aren’t the same without it.
Haaaaaaaate that they cancelled this show. I am a huge fan and watched every week!!
I Love this show. And the songs are awesome !!! I hate to see it go. it’s a very touching show.
THIS MAKES ME SO MAD THAT THEY TOOK IT OFF THE AIR. @#$%^&^%$# I WANT TO BE ABLE TO BUY IT ON DVD SO I CAN WATCH IT WHENEVER I WANT.