ABC’s Friday night sitcom, Dr. Ken, was slammed by television critics and many predicted that the series would be quickly cancelled. How has the show performed in the ratings? Is it a hit or a flop? Should it be dropped or renewed for a second season?
Based on the experiences of creator and star Ken Jeong, Dr. Ken follows the life of a brilliant but unorthodox physician who occasionally leaves his bedside manner at home. The cast also includes Suzy Nakamura, Tisha Campbell-Martin, Dave Foley, Kate Simses, Jonathan Slavin, Albert Tsai, and Krista Marie Yu.
The series premiered in October 2015 with a 1.48 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.71 million viewers. It was a positive start for a Friday night series. The numbers dropped 11-15% in week two which was a reasonable amount.
The ratings were pretty steady in 2015 but they’ve kept slipping downward in 2016. Last week’s episode hit a new low with a 0.89 in the demo and 4.68 million.
Dr. Ken is currently averaging a 1.12 rating in the demo with 5.33 million viewers. Last season’s Cristela (which was cancelled) did about the same and averaged a 1.0 with 5.23 million.
ABC could go either way with this one. The ratings aren’t strong and they aren’t terrible either (for a Friday night series). The network hasn’t had great success establishing new comedies this season so they may decide to give Dr. Ken a second chance. Their decision will likely have a lot to do with how much they like the new crop of comedy pilots.
But, what do you think? Do you like the Dr. Ken TV show? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season on ABC?
ABC is a stupid channel they always cancel good shows and keep the bad ones that’s why no one wants to follow the programming of this stipid channel…everybody got a little common sense but in this channel they think with there asses in the sand ..
DR KIN show is a brilliant comedy I wish I had my own channel .
My family and I really enjoy watching Dr. Ken.
Need more shows like this. Just everyday life that is funny. Dr. Ken needs to dance more. Lmao
Please renew! Love Dr. Ken.
Dr. Ken is a great Friday night relief to watch. It’s a fresh show just like Fresh off the boat!
Dr. Ken – pulllease renew!!! Every cast member is a ‘pearl’ in their part and each member is custom-made for hilarity. If I were a casting director, I would DEFINITELY RENEW. And never cancel. The talent is unbelievable along with the hilarity. Have never seen a more perfectly hilarious show. They should make a gigantic feature film. It would be a sell-out!!! Dr. Ken would be extremely well accepted in movie theaters. It’s the most hilarious show ever. And the time goes by so fast. Whoever is responsible for the casting did a MAGNIFICENT job. Looks like everyone is enthralled… Read more »
Well said. I agree.
Please RENEW!!! GREAT CAST!
Renew please!! Lol Funny
I want Dr. Ken back but I also LOVED Chrisella! Please give them chance?????
I wished they would bring the show back, I personally enjoyed watching it w/ my daughter. One of the very few shows I really liked.
Would love to see Dr. Ken in a season 2.It is a good, positive family fun show.
Keep it going!!
abc please renew Dr. Ken, our family always gathers around the tv for this show on Fridays, please We never ask for anything don’t let a fun family thing end. This is a positive family show and as a strict parents we enjoy this show with our 3 sons.
Thank you in advance for season 2 of Dr.Ken.
Love this show…..please keep it!
We tried watching this series for a few weeks. We gave it up because it just wasn’t that funny. Cristela was a way better show.
Will not miss this show when it is finally cancelled. It has never been entertaining and has already exhausted any possibilities that it may have had.