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 am so mad that my favorite shows were cancelled.I don’t watch alot of movies or t.v but would make it a point to watch COLD CASE, WITH OUT A TRACE & GHOST WHISPER-and now they are all cancelled.They need to bring these shows back and get rid of some of the stupid reality shows and corny sitcoms( how I met your mother,rules of engagement)DUMB!! This used to be my favorite t.v.station, but if another station would pick up these shows,then that will become my favorite.Someone out there is crazy!!!
I was really surprised that the show was cancelled, loved the show, in fact I loved Kathryn Morris’ outfits, my style really which looked so good on her, so classic and best fit her role, so sad, been watching reruns.
I only get reruns of “Cold Case”. I love the show! It’s righteous and just and sad at what could have been. I love the emotional roller coster! Please keep it going! It’s a sign of hope! I have worked as an ED RN. and I know of emotional roller costers!
I am shocked to hear that Cold Case was cancelled. My family loves this show!! We are all very disappointed. Please consider bringing it back!!!
I LOVE Lilly and Cold Case and I can not believe it has been cancelled. I watch a lot of shows during the day/week, Cold Case is, without a doubt, my favorite. Please Lilly, come back!!!
great show hopefully a finale will come out
you put in on a day when sport pour over and it came on so late a lot fan could not stay up that late that why your rating went down
Cold Case was a favorite of mine for a long time, but I noticed I was losing interest lately. Don’t know if it is the show or just me. But I do know that Lily’s hair drove me crazy. What a mess. Also Lily’s wardrobe was too masculine. You should have dressed her up once in awhile. Her expression hardly ever changed. Just got to be boring watching her. I think the show premise is very good – show just needs some fresh new blood, but they have to be pretty!
I am very disapointed….I love the show….really one of the best…
All I can say is, bring the show back or have another tv station pick up the show!
I am really sorry that this show has been cancelled Detective Rush and Co were a good team.
I was really mad about the show. I know of no cancelation. I thought the show was coming with Lilly working with the FBI on a part-time basis. I would really like to see the show come back. I’m from Philly and liked seeing the begining showing City hall.
Cannot believe that Cold Case was cancelled. I have waited all year for the season to begin again. It was one of my favorites! What is going on? The show was done extremely well, had a great story with character development and great music. It doesn’t get any better. I thought perhaps it was on another network and I was missing it. Bring it back, please!
So so sad. Cold Case was the best show on CBS ever. I love Kathryn MOss in this role, no other actress could play the part like her. Bring it back CBS and while you are at it bring back Ghost WHisperer another awesome show. This channel is making alot of screw ups as far as I am concerned. NOw they are messing up the cast of Criminal Minds. Letter Aj and Paget go and hiring some bimbo who doesnt even fit it. The only good thing they have done is put two and a half men on hold and… Read more »
Is there any chance of a cable network picking up Cold Case? It was by far one of the best shows on television. I rewatch the reruns every night. I am sure it had a few good years left. With regard to Two & Half Men, why don’t they follow in the steps of Three’s Company, Charlie’s Angels & CSI when the “star” got out of bounds. Bring on a new character and reinvent! I always thought Jon Cryer was the star and the funniest.
I had not heard that Cold Case was cancelled and have been looking for announcement of the new season. I cannot believe this show was cancelled! The :”Powers that Be” need to reconsider their decision!!