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 really like this show but my son is an air force pilot and really hated it as soon as he saw that the planes were not what they should be. At that time, we didn’t know that it was a Canadian base and therefore probably Canadian airplanes. I don’t know if he will give it a try knowing that.
the best show in years and they cancelled it ??????? wtf bring it back
I think this show is a great show and it is sad to know that is going off the air.
It is a very good military show but it isn’t a “War” series…It is a very good military show but it isn’t a “War” seriesI am not at all suprised that it is doing better in Canada…we are much more into the human story then the “bomb/shoot now….figure out who they are later…if at all”. Face it… Americans like their war themed shows/movies …to be more of the rush in and save the day mentality. I REALLY hope they renew it for another season….it may just be a real slow ratings climber and take a while to solidify its fan… Read more »
Tired of reality TV and was glad when this came on. There’s so many detective shows for which we get tired of. This is like MASH but modern day without so much humor which is ok in its own rite. I loved MASH but this really brought it home to civilians. GIVE IT ANOTHER CHANCE PLEASE!
I spent a year in Kandahar Air Field (KAF) where this show is portrayed. I have been physically treated at the Role 3 where this hospital is supposed to be at multiple times. I have accepted the fact that this is a T.V. show, and not necessarily reality. But from the beginning, this show has brought back many memorable moments in my time at KAF. From the boardwalk (reduced in size) where Soldiers get their food to the hockey rink which is a true attraction for many nations, all these are really there. I have also seen the reality of… Read more »
it’s the best show to come along since 24 & prison break. i’ve watched every episode (except for the 1 they skipped arghhhh!!). it has great writing, great acting, & is never boring. it’s fun & thought-provoking. it gets me right in the gut every wk. i’ll be furious if they cancel it. why not try promoting it? i’ve seen at LEAST 100 promos for pan am, which is just a bunch of absolute NOTHING. they don’t even promo combat hosp, which has some real substance.
This is an awesome show. The topic and characters have alot of depth. If you have even known anyone on the military you would know that this situation is very similar to real life. Please do not cancel this one too.
CANCEL. As much as I tried to like this show, it stinks. It’s liberal slant is nauseating. It is so filled with bad cliches, with the one theme that shines through every episode being that for every bad Arab there is a misunderstood good one.
I can understand why you wouldn’t like the show. Less than 10% of the Afghanistan population are ethnic Arabs. Most of the people are Pashtun and Tajik. Ignorance is not our friend.
Combat Hospital was an excellent show. Sounds like what could have been a great show has bit the dust because the ratings were not there. There is so much “crap” on tv and very little on TV to watch. What is on is drivel and I think that a good book is a better way to go. Television has turned into mindless, brain dead viewing.
I think that Combat Hospital is one of the best shows that ABC has put on in a long time. I get so tired of turning off those “Reality Shows” that are so unreal. Wise up people. Show something a little more thought provoking.
I think it’s outta here. I didn’t mind it at the beginning and then lost it half way through. Off The Map was better than this show and it didn’t make the cut either. Maybe the doctor tv show idea has been exhausted. Rookie Blue rocked my world this summer. Glad that one is coming back, but sad we have to wait until June!
Keep it… An excellent show… We figured it would be cut though… Networks only keep stupid “reality” shows…
Some of the longest running shows in the history of TV took time to catch on. Too bad ABC won’t give it a chance. It is one of the most realistic dramas on. We love this show in our home. Network TV is losing viewers to cable and this why. If you want intelligent drama you must go to cable.
It is one of the best shows out there it’s got to come back