Here are the ratings for the Criminal Minds TV series. In the show, Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) and the rest of the Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) team work tirelessly to understand and track down dangerous criminals. The seventh season of Criminal Minds typically airs Wednesday nights at 9pm on the CBS network.
These are the TV show’s ratings for the 2011-12 season, the best way to tell if Criminal Minds is going to be cancelled or renewed for season eight. Check out our CBS ratings report card to see how this show’s numbers compare with the others on the network.
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Final season seven averages: 3.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 12.63 million total viewers.
Episodes 07-23 & 07-24: Wednesday, 05/16/12
3.6 in the demo (+24% episode-to-episode change) with 13.68 million; third place at 9pm, first at 10pm.
Season average: 3.39 in the demo with 12.63 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 22 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-22: Wednesday, 05/09/12
2.9 in the demo (-3% episode-to-episode change) with 11.62 million; third in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.37 in the demo with 12.54 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 22 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-21: Wednesday, 05/02/12
3.0 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 11.47 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.40 in the demo with 12.58 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 22 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-20: Wednesday, 04/11/12
3.0 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 11.81 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.42 in the demo with 12.63 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-19: Wednesday, 04/04/12
3.0 in the demo (-6% episode-to-episode change) with 11.34 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.44 in the demo with 12.68 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-18: Wednesday, 03/21/12
3.2 in the demo (+14% episode-to-episode change) with 12.09 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.46 in the demo with 12.75 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-17: Wednesday, 03/14/12
2.8 in the demo (-10% episode-to-episode change) with 11.43 million; third at 9pm, second at 9:30pm.
Season average: 3.48 in the demo with 12.79 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
UPDATE: Criminal Minds has been renewed for an 8th season by CBS.
Episode 07-16: Wednesday, 2/29/12
3.1 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 12.54 million; third at 9pm, second at 9:30pm.
Season average: 3.52 in the demo with 12.88 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-15: Wednesday, 2/22/12
3.1 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 12.78 million; third place at 9pm, second place at 9:30pm.
Season average: 3.55 in the demo with 12.90 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-14: Wednesday, 2/15/12
3.1 in the demo (-6% episode-to-episode change) with 12.10 million; third at 9pm, second at 9:30pm.
Season average: 3.58 in the demo with 12.91 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-13: Wednesday, 02/08/12:
3.3 in the demo (-11% episode-to-episode change) with 13.31 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.62 in the demo with 12.97 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-12: Wednesday, 01/25/12:
3.7 in the demo (+16% episode-to-episode change) with 13.81 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.64 in the demo with 12.94 million.
Demo average rank: #8 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-11: Wednesday, 01/18/12:
3.2 in the demo (-6% episode-to-episode change) with 13.00 million; third place at 9pm, second at 9:30pm.
Season average: 3.64 in the demo with 12.86 million.
Demo average rank: #8 of 21 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-10: Wednesday, 12/14/11
3.4 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 12.88 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.68 in the demo with 12.85 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-09: Wednesday, 12/07/11
3.4 in the demo (-8% episode-to-episode change) with 12.41 million; third in the timeslot at 9pm, first at 9:30pm.
Season average: 3.71 in the demo with 12.84 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-08: Wednesday, 11/16/11
3.7 in the demo (+9% episode-to-episode change) with 12.72 million; third in the timeslot at 9pm, second at 9:30pm.
Season average: 3.75 in the demo with 12.90 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-07: Wednesday, 11/09/11
3.4 in the demo (-8% episode-to-episode change) with 11.36 million; third in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.76 in the demo with 12.92 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-06: Wednesday, 11/2/11
3.7 in the demo (-5% episode-to-episode change) with 12.94 million; third in the timeslot at 9pm, second at 9:30pm.
Season average: 3.82 in the demo with 13.19 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-05: Wednesday, 10/19/11
3.9 in the demo (+3% episode-to-episode change) with 13.15 million; third in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.8 in the demo with 13.23 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 19 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-04: Wednesday, 10/12/11
3.8 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 12.87 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.8 in the demo with 13.25 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 19 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-03: Wednesday, 10/5/11
3.8 in the demo (+6% episode-to-episode change) with 13.43 million; third place in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.8 in the demo with 13.38 million.
Demo average rank: #7 of 19 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 07-02: Wednesday, 9/28/11
Week two came down 12% in the demo to a 3.6 rating in the demo with 12.58 million viewers. It was a in a distant second at 9pm, opposite Modern Family, but won at 9:30pm. This week’s demo rating almost matches last season’s average and the show’s average slightly outranks NCIS: Los Angeles.
Season average: 3.8 demo with 13.36 million.
Episode 07-01: Wednesday, 9/21/11 The series got off to a positive start with a 4.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 14.14 million viewers. It was second in its timeslot, beaten by the hour-long premiere of Modern Family. It was up slightly year-to-year.
Reference point: The 2010-11 season averaged a 3.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 13.65 million viewers.
Note: These ratings are collected by the Nielsen company and are the final national numbers. These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings and are reported on by most other outlets. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like the Criminal Minds TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for an eighth season?
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One of the best shows in t.v. history. I already cut out ABC so I will have no problem cutting out CBS. Keep Criminal Minds on the air.
My absolute favorite show on any network. The only two other shows I loved as much… St. Elsewhere and ER!!! Now that’s a great ranking! If it goes, there is nothing left. Oh well, there is always HGTV and all of the “Real Housewives” shows. Love Love Love Criminal Minds. Please keep it on the air. Best as gas as I am concerned.
It’s a good show but I don’t watch it because it tends to bother me sometimes, always being about murder and how sick people can be. Don’t cancel it though.
Criminal Minds is a keeper. I am thrilled to have JJ and Prentiss back. Love the cast and hope this show goes the distance. Best drama on TV with Hawaii 5-0 second.
Criminal Minds should absolutely get an eighth season. I don’t know what they were thinking with that spin-off. I am just glad they got the whole cast back together, and hope they can keep going!
personally one of my favorite series i look forward to it every week
Please bring it back. Cut back on the reality shows. You shouldn’t judge the shows by the people that are part of the Neilsen ratings. They tried to get me to hook up a box for their ratings. Criminal Minds is a good show with the right cast. Especially Morgan!!
I really like the little blurbs you put in the article that tells us the demo rank. It would be interesting to see the demo ranks as a regular feature.
Craig » Thanks for the feedback!
if the show ends, i will cry my eyes out like there’s no tomorrow. i love this show so much. SEASON 8 !
I think it should stay on as long as possible! Maybe it can outdo SVU in number of seasons? My Wednesdays would suck without Reid, Morgan, Hotch and the others! It at least deserves an 8th season!
iT’S A BRILLIANT SHOW!!! FANTASTIC SHOW!!! AMAZING SHOW!! BRAVO BRAVO!!
NO WAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! IT SHOULD HAVE ANOTHER SEASON!!
I love this show!!! More seasons please!!!
It is a fabulous show! More seasons!!!
I live in the UK and look forward every season for the new season starting I think its the best FBI programme i’ve ever watched I also think the whole team are brilliant actors
I think it should be doing another season!!!!!