Although Shemar Moore left at the end of its 11th season and Thomas Gibson was fired early into the 12th, the Criminal Minds TV show still scored a 13th season on CBS. The ratings did slip some during 2016-17, but within respectable limits for such a long-lived TV series. How long can its luck hold? Will Criminal Minds be cancelled or renewed for season 14? Stay tuned.
A CBS police procedural, season 13 of Criminal Minds stars Joe Mantegna, Paget Brewster, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Adam Rodriguez, Daniel Henney, and Aisha Tyler. Moore returns in a guest-starring capacity. The series follows the FBI’s elite Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) out of Quantico, Virginia. The BAU remains dedicated to understanding predators’ motive and triggers, in order to stop them before they strike again.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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For comparisons: The 12th season of Criminal Minds averaged a 1.39 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.466 million total viewers (live + same day ratings).
Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you still like the Criminal Minds TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a 14th season on CBS?
5/12/18 update: CBS has renewed Criminal Minds for a 14th season. Details here.
Last night’s episode (3-14-2018) was the worst of the entire series. They portrayed rank and file FBI workers as a bunch of imbeciles and the plot itself was stupid. I’ve been a fan since the beginning, but if last night is an indication of what the future holds, then cancel it.
Keep criminal mind’s alive. It still has great story. It’s one of those shows that you just can’t wait to see every week. It is one of our family night shows we watch together Please don’t cancel..
I love Criminal Minds and the entire cast. I do not like that new leader or director whatever she is, and I definitely hope it will be on for another Season. Dont cancel it.
I love Criminal Minds, and the whole cast, except for that new woman in charge. I hope it has a Season 14.
CBS has totally killed this show by letting members of the older cast go. I’m watching S13 E16 and it is sooooo painful. The writing is horrible and the story line worse. Who are these two new dept heads? Really? I can’t watch anything after season 11. I feel so bad for the actors who are still on the show. They are having their legacy in this show ruined by CBS’ decisions. They were all so much better with better scripts and with Morgan and Hotch.
Bring back hotchner!!!! Dont cancel!!!! I love this show!!!
I love this show. Especially with that cast. Paget Brewster is amazing leader of BAU. Despite all this departures, show is still amazing and even better. All the next episode is better than previous one. I hope Criminal Minds fans will have pleasure to see 14 th episode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Please don’t cancel Criminal Minds. I have loved this show even through all of the ups and downs and losing characters. I wish they would bring Thomas Gibson back, although I’m happy with all the current characters, especially J.J., Emily, penelope and yes, very definitely Spencer Reid!!! It’s a keeper.
Please bring back Hotch AND put the show back on in a prime viewing spot. This is one of the all time best shows out there. Don’t kill it!!
Just wanted to slap that new B she thought she is so good like a dam queen that knows all I wound if she even showed the video hope they can her , I love this show
its a great show. keep it going
If this show went back to the initial seasons which were all about solving the crimes and the closeness of characters. The songs and quotes added have it a unique perspective. It was so different. Now it’s all about inside fighting, who’s going, who’s staying etc. the crimes seem to take a second hand stance. The actors are as good as the writing and the first seasons up to 10/11 were great. I still love the show and will be loyal to the end. Just fix it up and get back to basics. The plot lines and the characters personal… Read more »
Criminal Minds is our favorite show, DVR it every week to watch on Saturday nights. Hate what is happening with the possibility of cancellation, please keep it going. Love Spencer.
Love Criminal Minds….please do not cancel!!
One of the best ever!!!
Renew! Love he show.