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 love this show! I discovered it late in the season & have been watching on demand. I have told everyone I know what a good show it is, but I suppose they have to make more room for more “reality” shows. I love a good drama & this was one! Please don’t cancel it.
I truly love this show!! Totally surprised to hear they are thinking about pulling this show!! ABC had cut the season early by 1 show & then to even consider ending the series with the story just hanging there would be a massive mistake. However sadly Networks do make this mistake too often. If ABC drops the show I hope it is picked up again by a network that would truly appreciate it, along with it’s writters, cast & crew’s great work. ER & Greys Anatomy were highly successful, especially when troops are on tour you would think this show… Read more »
great show – keeps me glued to the tv—each week
I love Combat Hospital – with the exception of Simon and Rebecca getting together. I like their sparring. This is one of the best shows. I agree with getting rid of shows like the Bachelorette and shows that only have a sexual orientation.
I really like this show. I hate when they cancel shows when they leave the finale opened like that. They need to make more episodes. I guess if I have to wait for them on DVD I would do it but they can’t stop making them .
Don’t cancel combat hospital. I live in the US and I loved it. The finale was great and I want to see more!
I absolutely loved this show and would definitely like to see a second season. I hope they make a second season here in Canada because it really was a hit.
I don’t watch alot of TV but I loved each week. Even the one that was showed. Great show. Please give it another season.
I must say that I was surprised to hear it got bad ratings. I felt it was a great show with many different story lines. It was refreshing to have a show deal with so many different issues.It gave us a little insight into the lives of our soldiers/medical people as they serve their countries & reach out to the local people they are there to protect. Sad to think that it may not be coming back. It would be wonderful if ABC brought the show back. We need more quality shows like Combat Hospital.
Yes, I, too, love this show and feel that if the ratings are low, I think that ABC should give it another chance…look at MASH, after the first season it was a “flop”. ABC gave the show a second chance and it became a giant hit and stayed on the air for years. If C.H has to end, then I hope that the end brings the show to a closure where we are not guessing as to what happened with the characters that are left dangling in the breeze.
“Combat Hospital” does better in Canada because the underlying philosophy and the attitudes are distinctly Canadian. We need to see our views of war and human values on t.v. The story lines are excellent, the characters engaging. Of course we need a second season.
This is one of the best series ABC has. If they want to cancel something, tell them to cancel that stupid Bachelor series.
I loved the first season of Combat Hospital. Why do they always take the best shows off the air after the first season. Give it a chance.
Combat hopital should remain for a second season….would ABC really end the season with so many questions unanswered…ok soo they might not care but myself and my family love the show and would be very saddened if the season ends on such a sad note…..BRING COMBAT HOSPITAL BACK…PLEASE.
I absolutely loved this show and would definitely like to see a second season. If not in the US, I hope they make a second season here in Canada because it really was a hit.
Absolutely does. It is the best hour I spend in front if my television. It would be a great shame to see it cancelled.