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Despite being the only soap opera to air new episodes throughout all of the 2019-20 season, Days of Our Lives remained the lowest-rated of the four remaining network soaps. As per usual, it seemed possible that it could be cancelled by the peacock network but NBC gave Days an early renewal in November 2019. However, some members of the cast have either been let go or have chosen to leave the series, in part because of cost-cutting measures. Will this venerable soap be renewed for season 57 for the 2021-22 broadcast season or, could this series really be in its final days this time? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
Premiering on November 8th of 1965, Days of Our Lives is set in the fictitious Midwestern town of Salem. It revolves around the members of the Brady, Horton, and DiMera families — along with their friends, enemies, and lovers. Castmembers include Lucas Adams, Kristian Alfonso, Lamon Archey, Matthew Ashford, Camila Banus, Nadia Bjorlin, Mary Beth Evans, Billy Flynn, Galen Gering, Linsey Godfrey, Deidre Hall, Drake Hogestyn, Jay Kenneth Johnson, Lauren Koslow, Eric Martsolf, Marci Miller, Stephen Nichols, Melissa Reeves, James Reynolds, Suzanne Rogers, Sal Stowers, Alison Sweeney, Josh Taylor, Paul Telfer, Robert Scott Wilson, and Arianne Zucker.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available. You can see how the ratings for the four soap operas compare here.
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Note: Days was preempted during NBC’s Tokyo Summer Olympics coverage.
For comparisons: The 2019-20 season of Days of Our Lives averaged a 0.39 rating in the 18-49 female demographic with 1.91 million total viewers.
Raw data courtesy Soap Opera Network.
What do you think? Do you still like the Days of Our Lives TV series? Would you like to see it cancelled or renewed for additional seasons?
*5/11/2021 update: Days of Our Lives has been renewed for seasons 57 and 58 on NBC.
Don’t cancel Days I have been watching Days since it first air on TV.
Don’t cancel Days of our Lives . I have watched it since I was a child. I love Days
I LOVE Days of Our Lives. I switched from Bold and Beautiful in September of 2019 and haven’t looked back because Days stories are so much more interesting and fun. We don’t have to hear the same people saying the same thing day in and day out for years on end, and we a few laughs get thrown in besides. It’s hard to believe these “ratings” because they never agree with the opinions of the real people I know who actually watch soap operas. Of course it shouldn’t be cancelled. The court shows available, game shows, and endless talk shows… Read more »
Days of Our Lives is a superior daytime drama with outstanding story writing and acting. The witty, intelligent Xander-Sarah story mirrors the Wuthering Heights love story of Heathcliff and Cathy. The Abby-Gwen -Jack-Chad story sizzles. Paulina’s plan to develop black business in Salem is important timely storytelling. Days should be applauded for their brilliant work
Please do not cancel Days of our Lives .. I’ve watched this soap for over 60 years. Sometimes the story lines are weird or far out there in believability but that’s why we “seniors” keep watching..vicarious entertainment value.. every rating shouldn’t be based on younger viewers!!
It premiered in 1965! It is not 60 years old yet!
Keep days of our lives on the ass been watching it over 50 years now and Sonie shell I look forward to Monday through Friday to watch I tape it every day miss hope Brady on the show ambo Ha husband
This show is soooo bad. I’ve had enough of this garbage. Really can’t anyone write a believable story line. Do they think we are all idiots. People impersonating other characters, dying and coming back to life 5 times, drugging people, switching babies, amnesia. Let’s get real. Days of our lives deserves to be canceled. Good riddance!
Can we get real please you need to come up with another story line for Ben and Ciara this amnesia thing is getting old
This is the only soap I watch but have been disappointed in the latest story line
I’ve been watching this show for 52 years(!) with a short time off. PLEASE don’t cancel. I started watching when I needed a time off studying for college finals! The age range of Nielson on shows just takes into account the “youngsters” and we get extremely resentful of seniors not being counted when shows are canceled. We watch shows too! Age discrimination, and tell the ads people too if need be! My husband knows this show is my daily time out and if I’m not in the best of moods, it gets me “centered” again!
Please keep DOOL on! I’ve been watching since high school and can’t imagine it being canceled (it actually makes me nervous). Yes, some characters are annoying but overall, I think it’s still good and getting better!
I have been watching Days of our lives for 55 years and will watch it as long as it’s on! I would be lost without my soap operas, Please don’t cancel Days of our lives.
I’ve been watching Days for 34 years and will watch it until I die (given it’s still on), even if I go blind I know the voices and can follow the story line. The past year I’ve been watching it on Amazon prime.ca because it’s more convenient. It’s nice to spend my Saturdays Binge watching Days
Yes, I have watched it off and on since it started and hope it will continue.
PLEASE RENEW DAYS OF OUR LIVES!!!! Been a fan for over 40 years!