Most TV shows on The CW have had very low ratings but, last season, the smallest network started to attract more attention than it had in the past. Will their series hit new highs in the ratings in the 2015-16 season? How many will be cancelled or renewed? Stay tuned.
There’s lots of data that network execs looks at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series but ratings are the major ingredient. These charts will be updated daily, as new ratings data becomes available.
CW shows (so far): The 100, Arrow, Beauty and the Beast, Containment, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, iZombie, Jane The Virgin, MADtv, Masters of Illusion, My Last Days, The Originals, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Reign, Supernatural, The Vampire Diaries, and Whose Line Is it Anyway.
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A couple of notes about these charts:
These figures are updated automatically as new ratings are released. The averages are based on the final national numbers (live plus same day viewing), unless marked with an asterisk (*). For technical reasons, I have to resort them manually so feel free to let me know if I missed something.
Keep in mind that the demo numbers are typically what’s most important to advertisers. Therefore, that’s how the networks measure success. Advertisers pay more for ad time on a show that has a higher demo rating. Because older viewers don’t count? No, it’s because younger viewers watch less traditional TV and are harder to reach.
Demo numbers are typically reported using the 10ths decimal place (2.4, for example). In the averages, I’m using an extra decimal for easier ranking.
The networks take into account when shows air on Fridays and Saturdays, nights when TV viewership is lower.
What do you think? Are you surprised by any of the ratings? Which shows should be doing better? Which one do you think will be cancelled next?
I’m a big fan of The100 I jus started watching it this year all the seasons. I think it’s the greatest tv series I’ve seen. However I was curious about what other ppl think. I saw a Some ppl on Twitter particularly some Clexa or Lexa fans bcos of Alycia’s exit on The100 and some ***** baiting whatever that is, they had a lot of negative comments abt Jason and the show others even saying the show is totally gonna be cancelled bcos it’s ratings will go down. So I was curious how accurate are these ratings and is it… Read more »
The Flash is the best TV series I’ve seen in a while. Had underestimated it to be a B-grade attempt but it’s SURPRISINGLY good! Supergirl is cringe-worthy tho…
Sorry cw was what that was meant to say auto correct
The center is ghe best channel out there supernatural has lasted longer than most shows ever make it and its a fantastic show so is the flash as u can c by there fan bases supernatural has such a fandom its unbelievable best show ever
THANKS GOD NEXT SEASON NOT CANCELLED FEW MORE SEASONS PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
THANK GOD NEXT SEASON HASNT BEEN CANCELLED PLEASE FEW MORE SEASONS