Tonight’s installment is the last episode of USA Network’s Common Law series — either for the season or for the series. It remains to be seen if this TV show will be cancelled or renewed for a second season.
Common Law follows a pair of LAPD detectives — Travis Marks (Michael Ealy) and Wes Mitchell (Warren Kole). They bicker but their talents mesh so well that their commanding officer, Captain Sutton (Jack McGee), orders them into counselling to keep the team together. Others in the cast include Sonya Walger, Elizabeth Chomko, Alicia Coppola, Nora Zehetner, and Reed Diamond.
The show debuted back on May 11th to 2.48 million viewers with a 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic. In terms of viewers, that was about 30% lower than Fairly Legal’s second season premiere a couple months earlier. Common Law did however significantly outperform the ninth episode of Fairly Legal that preceded it.
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Over the course of the season, Common Law’s ratings have declined and that’s not positive. At the end of July, they hit a new low with 1.76 million and a 0.5 demo rating. The season has averaged 2.13 million with a 0.6 demo rating.
The show is the lowest-rated scripted series currently on USA. That’s somewhat understandable because it does air on Friday nights, a lesser-watched night of television. Still, Common Law’s numbers are worse than Fairly Legal’s season average (which also aired on Fridays) and much lower than the other scripted shows on USA this summer.
What will USA do? It’s hard to say but, based on the ratings, there doesn’t seem to be an overwhelming reason for them to renew Common Law for a second season.
But, what do you think? Do you like Common Law? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed? Which way do you think USA will go?
Please do not let a show that has such personalities be cancelled. These two men and the therapist give my wife and I something to look forward to on friday night during the summer months. thank you
Renew it but move it to the time slot of covert affairs or necessary roughness. My wife and I love the show want to see it come back
I love this show and USA should renew it. Put it on another night and see how it does.
I think the show is funny and different from the other shows on currently. I even watch them again on my On Demand.
Renew it please!!!!
Renew it. Love the show. I think the show deserves a change. I enjoy the comedy and banter between the cast. Granted cop shows are way over populating television, the characters are interesting. If my vote counts please keep it.
They NEED to renew this show for a second season!!!! Please I honestly love this show
please renew. one of the best shows on tv
RENEW IT (: my husband and I absolutely love this show (: we watch it every friday night. its funny new and exciting (: Travis and Wes are two amazing cops on the show they put a whole new twist on male partnership. Please have another season of common law (: you wont regret it !
This. Is a great show that should be give a chance on a better night
Please renew this show!!! Great for men & women. There are so few show we can enjoy together. WE LOVE THIS SHOW & HOPE TO SEE A SEASON 2!!!
I LOVE THIS SHOW!!!! Please renew for another season!!!!!! It is a refreshing show that men & women can enjoy together. It has action and drama for the men and the relationship & humor for the women. It is a win for ALL!!! PLEASE SAVE OUR SHOW…. WE LOVE IT!!!!
Please renew it!!! One of my favorite shows on tv right now. Love Wes and Travis!!!!
Please renew it!
Renew it!! Awesome show with a new twist, not the same ol, same ol. Soo tired of cancelling good shows without a fair shot.
Keep this one. It’s one of my favs! I love the comedy and drama. Keep it on the air for season 2.