This evening, TNT airs the final two episodes of Dallas’ second season and, unlike the price of oil, the ratings have been down. Will the TV series return for a third season or will it be cancelled instead?
The new Dallas picks up several years after the original show ended. Time has passed but the Ewings and the Barnes are still at each others’ throats. And, though Larry Hagman passed away, there’s still plenty of drama at Southfork. The cast includes Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray, Josh Henderson, Jesse Metcalfe, Jordana Brewster, Julie Gonzalo, Brenda Strong, Mitch Pileggi, Emma Bell, Kuno Becker, and Judith Light.
Last season, the new Dallas was one of TNT’s most-watched dramas, averaging 4.42 million viewers and a 1.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic.
This time around, the ratings weren’t so hot. The second season has averaged 2.64 million with a 0.8 demo rating. The numbers spiked for the JR Ewing funeral episode but they went back down the following week.
While the ratings admittedly haven’t been as strong this time around, Dallas is still TNT’s best performing show right now. Both Monday Mornings and Southland have only been averaging about 1.4 million viewers.
The cable channel also knows that the show is facing a lot more competition at this time of year — compared to when the first season aired last summer.
While TNT hasn’t cancelled or renewed Dallas yet, it seems very likely that the Ewings will return for another round of in-fighting and deception.
What do you think? Would you like to see Dallas return? Is the show as enjoyable as it once was? Should TNT move it back to summer?
Yes…Yes!!!!! a thousand times yes!!! Please renew Dallas.
Please, Oh please return Dallas, it’s as good as original. I’m 75 I need it and love it. Please think of the millions that do watch Dallas…………..I’m begging…………….
I certainly hope so. The storyline is excellent. After last night’s ending – Josh Henderson’s John Ross III is picking up right where Larry’s JR left off. Wife and I said “my God, it’s JR all over again.” Another source on the web (link below) has Patrick Duffy confirming a third season, but with a Summer 2014 premiere. If that’s the case, I hope they do a lot of off-season advertising to keep interest. I agree Monday night in that slot is a bear and a return to Wednesday night would be a great move by TNT – they’d OWN… Read more »
Please return Dallas for season 3, one of the best shows in TV
Yes I Think It Should Definatley Return For Season 3 Great Show I Would Like To See More
First, I would like to say I’m not one for television. I usually have other things going on that keep me occupied, than watching the crap on t.v. these days. I do facebook, and when I saw that TNT was coming out with a new Dallas it peaked my interest. It peaked my interest because I too grew up with the t.v. show as a child, it’s like drinking a coca-cola, it has nostalgia all over it. So I tuned in and quickly became hooked. I ONLY watch Dallas, and I have never missed a show. When Dallas isn’t on,… Read more »
Please cancel
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I love this show. I watched it back when I was a teenager and hated to see it go off. but when I heard it was coming back on I couldn’t wait. I hope you keep on bringing it back every season. I don’t care what day it comes on as long as I get to watch it. I know it use to come on Friday’s right after Falcon Crest and on Thursday’s Knots Landing. I watched all three of these shows.
Yes! Dallas should be renewed… it was a great show and this time around is even better.
Thanks,
Roula
I have been a Dallas fan from years ago. Please renew Dallas for a third season. I recommend airing the show during the summer.
Yes!Dallas is a great show with many fans.Please continue it,we love the shrewdness & drama!
The show is BETTER than it ever was! Better than anything else on tv.
Renew it! It’s great!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE renew Dallas for another season. It is my all time favorite show and would hate to see it go. The new cast is HOT, HOT, HOT, and would love to see how they develop. Give it one more season to prove itself!
Yes YES AND YES renew Dallas. This is the 1st time in several years I have a show I can not wait to see!!!!!!!!! The writters have done an excellent job, and the actors are GREAT!!! I was a die hard fan of the original, and I think the new shows are as good if not better. Loved JR and will miss him, but the John Ross charactor is fantastic!! PLEASE keep this show on the air.
i love the show and it should come back for season three but on wednesday nights where it had better ratings