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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DO NOT cancel Combat Hospital…it is a wonderful hour of TV…and represents Canada well.
I just started watching Combat Hospital about three weeks ago and I got “hooked” immediately. I hope the ABC reconsiders and doesn’t cancel this program. Good actors and actresses. Good plot every time .
I admit I just stumbled across this show but the last couple of episodes, I got hooked! It had real stories about real people in a horrible place. I would HATE to see this show cancelled! Please give it one more season and then decide. I think you’ll find a lot more followers.
We like combat hospital please don’t cancel it. My wife and I watch it weekly. Also our sister and brother inlaw watch it weekly.
Without a doubt, Combat Hospital is at the top of the list for summer shows. It’s characters have depth and its scenarios are realistic. How can we influence ABC’s decision not to return the show next summer. It ttruly is one of the best series produced.
I have friends serving from Canada and the US. My husband is a US chaplain. Give this show a chance to build. It’s real and moving, and could go a long way to helping those of us here understand what it’s like in the sandbox. Definitely don’t cancel! Great actors, writers, and directors.
Cannot believe you are not contining Combat Hospital. It was just really getting up to spped, the characters were begining to have definite personalities. the show needs to continue as it takes awhile for folks to become atune to a series. One thing is you cannot judge a show in the summer, viewers are too busy with outdoor activites etc. Please give the show and the cast another season as so many of us tuned in for it every week.
I love this show. The actors are great. The show is enjoyable and realistic. Please dont cancel it.!!!
Loved this show alot. Just when you find one you like they remove it to put on more reality shows. There are people out there who don’t like those types of shows.
I loved the show what is it with the network that don’t give anything a chance if it doesn’t bring thru the top ratings the first couple of shows they say trash it do they ever do any showing to a select audiences to get the feel of it it will be a good show instead they put it on pull people in and when we love the show they pull it. Quit watching one network all together when they canceled a show and left it on a cliffhanger Have not watched the network since (Las Vegas) on NBC if… Read more »
Combat Hospital is one of my favorite shows which I look forward to watching each week. I’m very disappointed that this show has been cancelled!
I like this show a lot, it is so realistic and keeps my interest, unlike Bachelor Pad and a lot of the other boring shows that are on. It reminds me of the old Mash show, but is much more drama which is great.
Combat Hospital is one of my favorite shows, I looked forward to watching it each week! I’m very disappointed that this show has been cancelled! I will really miss not seeing this show each week!!
I have never been a “big” TV viewer for the very simple reason that there were very few series that had enough “depth” to get me hooked. Finally, I found one….and quess what??? it might be cancelled! As expressed in an earlier ‘reply’, the reason I am watching less & less network TV is that every once in a while a series is introduced which looks interesting & just when I get “into it” it’s cancelled. As long as the Networks appear to be pandering to the 14 year old level of maturity in its selection of programs to air… Read more »
I cannot believe you all have canelled this show. I have asked everywhere about the 12 episode then I saw this. You know of all the stations ABC is the one that cancels some of the best shows after 1 season..I liked OFF THE MAP which was cut and yes it was a medical show. Now Combat Hospital is on the chopping block. I did here Rookie Blues has been picked up for next season. Canada is producing some good shows. I want to know, is there something about Canadian series that doesnot get a chance? I think they are… Read more »
supernatural is produced in Canada and has some 7 plus seasons. its just the network