The new management at The CW is committed to airing cost-effective programming, so it’s no surprise that many of the network’s upcoming shows have already aired elsewhere. Down to Earth with Zac Efron series was first run on Netflix, and a second season has already been produced and released on the streamer. Will The CW pick up season two as well or will the network drop the show if the ratings aren’t good enough? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.

A documentary series, the Down to Earth with Zac Efron TV show stars actor Zac Efron and wellness expert Darin Olien. The duo travels the world searching for the secrets to good health, a long life, and a higher level of eco-consciousness. Through the adventure and laughs, this travelogue, food odyssey, and eco-warrior series takes the star out of his comfort zone and into the world’s far corners. In the first season, locations include Costa Rica, France, Iceland, Iquitos, Lima, London, Puerto Rico, and Sardinia.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances of survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.

7/26 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.

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Note: These are the final national ratings, including all live+same day viewing and DVR playback (through 3:00 AM). Early fast affiliate ratings (estimates) are indicated with an “*”. While these numbers don’t include further delayed or streaming viewing, they are a very good indicator of how a show is performing, especially when compared to others on the same channel. There can be other economic factors involved in a show’s fate, but typically the higher-rated series are renewed and the lower-rated ones are cancelled.

What do you think? Do you like the Down to Earth with Zac Efron TV series on The CW? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?

*7/29/23 update: Down to Earth with Zac Efron has been dropped by The CW after two episodes.