As fans know, Thomas Gibson was fired from Criminal Minds after filming a few season 12 episodes and Shemar Moore left in season 11. Meanwhile, Paget Brewster is returning, Aisha Tyler has become a series regular, and Adam Rodriguez has joined the cast. That’s a lot of upheaval in a short amount of time for this venerable CBS TV series. How will it do in the ratings in season 12? Could it be cancelled? Will there be a 13th season? Stay tuned.
Criminal Minds continues to follow the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) out of Quantico, Virginia. This season’s cast is Joe Mantegna, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Aisha Tyler, Adam Rodriguez, and Paget Brewster.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly 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.
4/7 update: Criminal Minds has been renewed for season 13 on CBS. Details here.
5/11 update: You can see the rest of the latest night’s ratings.
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For comparisons: The 11th season of Criminal Minds averaged a 1.79 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.01 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? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for season 13 on CBS?
I was asked to watch the latest episode..Spencer. As always, great writing. Mathew Gubler reached outside his normal character and gave a great performance. As far as the rest of the cast, I never saw the emotions and sense of urgency the team has always shown when one of their own was in trouble. Did anyone run, yell, hit a wall… no nothing and this was Spencer in a Mexican jail… drugged up. He’s always been the character everyone protects. The main characters walked through their lines and demonstrated no sincere anxiety over their close friend being charged with murder.… Read more »
so true!! this is exactly what i was thinking when i watched it!! i was most disappointed with JJ and Emily!
The show has lost almost one third of its audience – ratings are dropping and everyone’s tuning into SVU instead. Don’t see it getting much better with this “Jumping the Shark” crap they’re pulling now. Viewers can smell the desperation. Pathetic. Just send it to Sunday nights and let it die.
I love criminal minds,my favorite is Reid and Penelope, please don’t cancel,its the only one I record.
Yes to season 13 and bring back derek!!!!
i love this show. have watched it from day 1. spencer must stay and definitely a season 13 and beyond
Yes to season 13…. Like the current cast. Story lines are still interesting and it’s only show I watch faithfully. Great show needs a chance with current cast.
I think even though there has been a decline in viewers watching for season twelve, I think there’s the possibility it will get renewed. You may say Thomas is the reason people aren’t watching anymore but what about others reasons like the storylines aren’t great or because people rather watch another show that is on at 9 p.m. Last week’s episode about 6.7 millions viewers watched. If this episode and other episodes are in the 6. million range and under, then CBS could cancel but on the other hand it’s possible it could be renewed for season 13. If Criminal… Read more »
I have watched every episode of the show and can say the lines before they are said on repeats. As much as I have always loved it, it is just not the same anymore. Back when they removed Paget Brewter and AJ Cok the show went downhill then too. But now you no longer have the main character that pulled it all together. Without Thomas Gibson it just isn’t good anymore. First Semoore left and then they fire Tomas. Rally bad move.
Yes absolutely please keep criminal minds going I hope for at least a few more seasons
I love criminal minds and I would like to see the show continue for a lot more seasons….I look forward to watching the show every week…keep up the great work
It’s painful to watch. There’s no sincere interaction between characters anymore. It’s like watching everyone take a turn to say their lines. Adam Rodriquez is a phenomenal actor and I feel for him in this new role…it doesn’t fit…it doesn’t work. I watch the reruns with joy … even if I’ve seen the show… there was real chemistry between the main characters and great story lines. But just like everything else in life… consequences for actions… the ratings are the consequences for the actions taken by the networks involved.
I haven’t watched since Hotch was let go. I can’t to it! I know folks are saying it’s just a show… well after 11 seasons it’s not just a show for the die hard fans, such as myself. The change from L to Emily to Blake to Kate wasn’t so bad… I was able to handle it. Shemar’s departure hurt a lot; however, I was still able to watch and enjoy the show. Hotch’s departure was CM suicide. I literally almost cried when I heard he was fired. I still binge on seasons 1-11 but I can’t continue with season… Read more »
P.S. Cancel the show & have no season 13. I do not like ” Rossi” (really feel you did not research “Gideon’s” replacement adequately). I did not like “Morgan” & was thrilled when he left the show. “JJ” has really gotten a big head in the show the last 2 years which does not become her. “Reid” is terrific on the show but without Thomas Gibson the fat lady has sung her last & the show IS over.
renewed of course … always !! This has been an all time favorite of mine n many others I know ..! What’s a week if we we don’t see an episode of criminial minds … n yes was very shocked at Hotch leaving .. but I was when Amy of the others left (Gideon) n Also Dereck before that … just don’t cancel the tv series .. it’s really still a very good show n one that I soooo look forward to seeing.. besides .. Spence is one of my most favorites:)…, just really plays his part so very well… Read more »
You just do not get it – look at your declining ratings. NO Hotch No watch. Bring back Thomas Gibson.