Last season, The CW renewed all of its regular season shows (excluding the two that were already ending). That move was likely due to the network programming six nights a week, instead of its traditional five. How many shows will be cancelled or renewed during the 2019-20 season? Stay tuned.
There’s lots of data that network execs look 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 this season (so far): The 100, All American, Arrow, Batwoman, Being Reuben, Black Lightning, Bulletproof, Burden of Truth, Charmed, The Christmas Caroler Challenge, Coroner, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, DC’s Stargirl, Dynasty, The Flash, Fridge Wars, In the Dark, Katy Keene, Killer Camp, Legacies, Masters of Illusion, Nancy Drew, Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Riverdale, Supergirl, Supernatural, Taskmaster, Tell Me a Story, 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?
CW got another winner in the new Stargirl series. I still believe that Brainwave Sr will come back from the so-dead and will cause more trouble for Stargirl. I hope that we will learn more about Starman and both the JSA and ISA in the near future.
Watched a few episodes, and just can’t get into it. I only watch The Flash, and I’m not coming back for what they did to Hartley Sawyer.
The last crossover was just mehhh definitely should give that a break for a while.
I watch nothing else on CW didn’t watch Arrow from the beginning or Supernatural so never got into those. Watched two seasons of Legends Of Tomorrow but then gave up on that.
Loved Smallville that was the last great show they had nothing else compares.
I still can’t wait to learn who will replace Ruby Rose in the title role of Kate Kane(Batwoman). I still hope and pray that Batwoman would encounter Barbara (Batgirl), Gordon in the second season.
Of course, I am disappointed with ” The Arrow”, ending . However, I am hoping that CW, will use the Canaries as some kind of series or at the very least included in a crossover or two. The Flash , Supergirl, Batwoman, DC Legicies are my favorite shows. I have to add Riverdale to the mix as well. CW is my favorite station , by far.
Like Mark L. Brandwein before me that I wasn’t crazy about the way The Arrow end. There were too many loose ends at the end of the episode. I still hope that in 2021/2022 schedule that Arrow and The Canaries will debut as a new series.
Dynasty : The CW presentation is full of talented people with surprising plot twists, very entertaining subject form, and a very fine production of awesome, enjoyable, sizzling must watch program. I LOVE the beauty of the wardrobes that are worn, and usually I will say I admire all most all of DYNASTY.
CW… from what i have seen over the last year for your ratings, you seemed to have tried to kill Supernatural?? Yet it is still performing at the top, yet you decide to renew shows that have horrible ratings? I know not every show can be on top, but after 2-3 years they should have a following or go away if they cant perform. Always bet on a WINNER!! Not a dead last performer!
I can’t wait to see the new/old CW series in the fall lineup(2020/2021).
This seasons CW ratings are not good. Their top shows are pulling about 60% of the audience they used to. No new shows have jumped up and taken the lead.
Since CW lost some of their larger affiliates in markets like Chicago and Cleveland and made a deal to go on other stations, even sub-channels, their ratings seem to have tanked. What I’m seeing, as of April 27, 202o, is an average of 25% less eyes than in the past and even less than 2 years ago. I no longer hear radio promotions of their series or see the big highway billboards like I did when the larger local affiliates would promote the shows. Maybe it’s now just a network that focuses on streaming and doesn’t really care about OTA… Read more »
I am hooked on All American ! Make season 3 the best! When will it be back ?
My husband and I look forward to watching Deputy on Fox, please don’t cancel it.