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.
Criminal Minds has been my favorite show for 13 seasons now. Matthew Gray Gubler is the highlight of the show and my personal favorite as Dr. Spencer Reid. I think I would turn off CBS all together if they don’t get a season 14. I’d like to see it go on forever if possible.
Hotch added something to the show, I miss him,
When you lost Hotch the show lost its gold. Now, it’s a little dull. I never actually watch it as a first a choice now. I record it and sometimes I forget to watch it. If you bring back Hotch, a lot of people will pull up that chair and get the popcorn and enjoy! Guaranteed!
Please don’t cancel CM like this…. this reassignments of posts for the CM crew thanks to the witchy-poo who is the AD isn’t helping ratings, and it’s not sitting well with me AT ALL. We don’t want Hotch back, but put the team back!!
Look criminal minds is one of the best crime/ cop shows on tv . IF anything is lacking then it’s the writers loosing intrest. The actors are all still top noch and the show deserves to go on !!
Please pretty please let there be a 14th season then decide to cancel ratings have want down a little your still making decent enough money to have a season 14!
Please bring on season 14. I love the show.
Bring back Hodge and Derek!!!!!!!!!
I have watched since the beginning and this is my favorite show!!! I was so upset and sad when Thomas Gibson had to leave. People make mistakes and you can’t just get rid of them over a silly mistake. I also want Shemar Moore back!!! The show is still good but not the same!!! I can see why it would be canceled but I hope it doesn’t. The new actors are ok but it’s not the same. I love Jj and Penelope and Spencer and Emily, and Joe Mantegna. I watch all the reruns all the time. I hated that… Read more »
Please bring back Thomas Gibson as Hodge!!!!! I also miss Shemar Moore!!!! They are two of my fave!!!!
Please renew for season 14!!! This is my favorite show of all time. I love all the characters. The show has evolved just like real life.
Get rid of the new director. I will no longer be watching if this idiocy continues. It is terrible.
please don’t cancel, love the show. love it. i liked Prentiss better as an agent than a unit chief, but she’s still a vital part of the team. let’s just get answers about Reid’s arrest (finally) then be done with team drama. maybe even give Reid a good season.
Please DO NOT cancel the show. I still love it and watch it every week. Repeat…..DO NOT cancel the show!!!
I love this show and want it to continue on to season 14.
I really hope this show continues for season 14. I also hope they don’t get rid of Reeds Character. He is my favorite character left on the show. I also like A.J. and Garcia and don’t mind the new additions especially Alvarez I think his name on show he was on CSI MIAMI. I know it can’t go on forever but I really like how it’s not just 1 main character the show is about it’s the entire team.