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?
Please renew Crazy Ex-Girlfriend. I can’t wait for Season 2. When I first show the show, I quickly fell in love with the characters. Unfortunately, i get to watch the 13th episode as a start. No problem, I found all the episodes and binged watch them all. Now I’m hooked and can’t wait for some more.
It was renewed March 11 for s2
Crazy ex-girlfriend rocks! Rachel Bloom is so great at what she does. Smart, strong, emotional and definitely crazy which perfectly fits her character. Also, David Hull as White Josh. First saw him in The Middle and fell in love with him. Surprised to see him here and really glad that he is part of the cast. I enjoy his character -easy going and very welcoming and accepting. What about those episodes where he showcased his perfect upper body…to die for.
One more thing to add is that a show called “The Tomorrow People” used to play on the cw. It only lasted a season but I loved it. Especially Robbie Amell. He did great in the show. I wish the cw could bring it back and give it another chance. (Also love Mark Pelegrino in both the tomorrow people and supernatural! Also should add that he is in lost AND prison break which all these shows are in my top 10)
I’ve loved supernatural for a while now and have fallen in love with the characters. Its been on for so long i just cant see it stopping. Ill be honest, its not as good as it was but i love it so kich the concept and the characters and all of it that i will keep watching it for as long as its on. I dont want it to ever end but if it does, im hopong that they could bring god into it and maybe have an epic battle between him and the devil. Since god has been mentioned… Read more »
Yes supernatural to me is one of the best seasons I have ever watched I hope it does not end also. CW the characters and the whole concept have bonded with me. its the best show ever.
the originals rock.!!! i use to watch grimm on nbc, friday, now the originals.!!
They should move the characters from vampire diaries to the originals
TVD has been renergized by the absence of Elena, the story lines have been interesting and compelling. The problem lies with the unnatural attachments viewers have to certain ships, once their ship is over or threatened they view everything threw that lens, CW viewers are famous for that. It’s incredibly annoying but I suppose it can’t be helped. Arrow has been very boring this season. Can’t stand the new Legends show watched one episode and that was enough. The Originals is still OK although the story lines are getting a little thin with constant reminder of the white oak….blah blah… Read more »
vampire diaries were successful until 2013, it is now no longer relevant as ever
You have to keep supernatural going of course.
Tvd keep it but start either wrapping it up for a amazing ending before getting cancelled. Or murge TVD & TO into one slot to boost ratings and Advertsing.
Cancel Jane the virgin and reign is thier any point waste of money and a time slot.
But keep some of the actors from reign and murge them into the rest of CW slots.
Love iZombie and the 100. Arrow and Flash are pretty good as well. TVD I can barely watch anymore.
They should cancel TVD and move any actors that want to continue to TO. Can’t imagine TVD is cheap to produce and its had a good run plus it would probably increase the ratings for TO.
The 100 is the best show on CW, give it a shot, keeps getting better each episode. Sorry not into the whole superhero nonsense, their all the same story with different scenarios.
The 0.5
So what? It may only get 0.5’s (in this season mostly rounded 0.6’s), but it’s steady, and the only show on The CW besides Arrow gaining in demo year to year change at the moment. Nothing to worry about or to make fun of it.
Up y2y but still mediocre. Don’t you dare compare it to Arrow. T100 can only dream of getting those ratings.
Comparing? No. Just stating that these two are the only shows gaining demo right now.
If I’d want to compare them I’d say that the year to year percentage gain in demo based on the ratings to date for The 100 (0.52 to 0.57 = 9,13%) is far better than the percentage gain for Arrow (1.01 to 1.02 = 0,76%) – for Arrow based on a larger number of episodes. But I’m not doing it.![😉](https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/15.0.3/svg/1f609.svg)
Yes, it might be mediocre to you, but still no need to make fun of it.
One more season of TVD would be great. It can’t go forever, but placing them in good scenarios to “go on and live their lives” is better than ending it after little glimpses of the future!
The Originals is very good don’t cancel it….
Don’t cancel The Originals, PLEASE.