The alphabet is cutting the first season of Combat Hospital short by one episode, moving up the season (likely series) finale. ABC is cutting the 11th episode, “Brothers in Arms,” next Tuesday and will instead run the 12th installment, “Triage.” The 13th episode, “Do No Harm,” will wrap the season on September 6th.
The network hasn’t announced any plans to run the missing episode at a later date but that isn’t a surprise. Combat Hospital has been a disappointment ratings-wise and has been averaging a low 1.0 in the 18-49 demographic and 3.94 million viewers. Aside from Karaoke Battle USA, it’s the lowest-rated original series currently on the network.
The series is supposedly doing much better however in Canada, where it’s produced. While it’s hard to imagine that ABC would renew the show for a second season, Combat Hospital could continue airing north of the border. If it does, fans here in the states will likely have to wait until the episodes are released on DVD or watch/download them online.
What do you think? Does Combat Hospital deserve a second season or cancellation? Why do you think it’s doing better in Canada than the US?
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I hope that we are fortunate enough to have another season of Combat Hospital. It was a great show with a different setting that really appealed to those who watched it.
I really liked the show also.I wish they would take alot of these stupid mindless reality shows off the air instead.American here also.Just put the show back ont the air,NOW!
I really enjoy this program. It is a newer version of another television series; However, in another part of the globe and in another cultural background the issues are based on what the men are up against. Each hospital has it’s staff and story lines are produced on these characters. A Great Show!
Love Combat Hospital.I am American and I hope they put it back on air!!
I can not believe that you are cancelling this awesome show. It was really the only show that I looked forward to seeing each and every week. Please bring it back. It was the bomb. I think the time slot was the problem, not everybody stays up late to watch. I would cancel the bachelor instead. Who cares about a man choosing a mate out of 25 women. I rather watch the action packed Combat Hospital.
why is this show not coing back? it was a great show because it showed how people no matter the country they come from can come together and make thiongs happen. society needs more like that.
I want Combat Hospital back on. Please.
This is a really good show. Not every show is going to score a 10 because different people have different tastes. Not all of us want to watch the mindless “reality” shows that the networks keep dreaming up and shoving down our throats. Shows like Combat Hospital are an alternative for the rest of us.
I loved Combat Hospital and according to ER personnel it wasn’t totally off the mark. They should return next season but one suggestion. Get rid of the perfect hair and make-up. Front line ER is haven’t slept, no make-up, dragged out horror, not perfect lipstick and eye make-up.
Love Combat Hospital. I live in Canada so hopefully they will air it up here!
Sher » Sorry, no. It’s been cancelled.
Please bring back the show, I enjoyed it.
I read about what abc said about americans not watching combat hospital. I am I am a american who enjoyed combat hospital. I am upset because of the decision to take it off the air. at least put all the seasons that you were going to do on dvd for those who want to watch it but put all the original cast in those seasons however I would like you to put the seasons back on tv you took the 1 thing that I look forward to this year sis. I guess you’re going to follow fx like when they… Read more »
Great series, exciting and riviting. One of my favorites, please bring it back.
Please bring it back. My family and I truely enjoyed it and oh by the way we are both military families.
I hope Combat Hospital gets a second chance, as I really enjoyed it. ABC-you can’t judge just on one summer. Please, please bring it back!