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How long will Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Joan Watson fight crime in the Big Apple? Has the Elementary TV show been cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on CBS? The television vulture is watching for all TV cancellation and renewal news, so this page is the dedicated place to track the status of Elementary season six. Bookmark it, or subscribe for the latest updates. Remember, the television vulture is watching your shows. Are you?
What’s This TV Show About?
Airing on the CBS television network, Elementary follows detective Sherlock Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) and Dr. Joan Watson (Lucy Liu). This modern-day adaptation of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle detective stories features some new spins on the classic crime-solving duo. Instead of assisting Scotland Yard, they crack New York City’s toughest cases. A former surgeon who lost a patient, as well as her license to practice, Watson began as Sherlock’s sober companion. Eventually, their relationship evolved into an investigative partnership. Also starring are Aidan Quinn as Captain Thomas Gregson and Jon Michael Hill as Detective Marcus Bell.
Season Five Ratings
Currently, the fifth season of Elementary is averaging a 0.65 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.86 million viewers. Compared to season four, that’s down by 33% and down by 15%, respectively. Learn how Elementary stacks up against the other CBS TV shows.
On May 13, 2017, Elementary was renewed for a sixth season which will debut on April 30, 2018. Stay tuned for further updates.
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Telly’s Take
I deduce this may be the final season of Elementary. In the 2016-17 television season, this mystery drama is one of the least-watched CBS TV shows. Sure, it has a tough timeslot but, those ratings are truly terrible for a CBS show. By the end of the current fifth season, the detective series should total about 120 episodes. That’s plenty of episodes for syndication and the network needs to make room for new dramas next year. Therefore it’s… elementary. CBS has more reasons to cancel Elementary, than to renew it for season six. Consequently, I’ve left my perch and am circling in anticipation of a lovely feast. For fans of the show, I hope that I’m wrong.
5/13 update: Elementary has been renewed for season six on CBS. Details here. Rejoice in my hunger.
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What do you think? Were you surprised the Elementary TV show was renewed for a sixth season? How would you feel, had CBS cancelled this TV show, instead?
Great show. One of CBS’ best. Just renew it already.
Great show, great cast. CBS should give it another year. The Sunday night time slot has been part of the problem. With Sunday afternoon sports running over into delayed evening shows, and Elementary being the last show in the nightly run, it gets neglected. I want it to return, please do……..
I really enjoy Elementary. One of the last true detective shows that is entertaining. CBS should know by now that when they move a popular TV show to Sunday night at 10 p.m. it will fail. Like CSI! Even trying to DVR it is impossible since the time changes due to a long football game or golf. I like sports, but I don’t like taking away a show because of your choice of scheduling. Anything in that time slot is going to have a tough time….Keep Elementary!
Please renew Elementary for a sixth season. JLM is a stellar actor. It’s by far the most intellectual drama on tv. Incredible actors and plot. Ask yourself, CBS, why are the ratings down?! As someone else said, you have to be a detective to figure out if it will actually be on its proper time slot. Cancel Madam Secretary or sports instead! Otherwise I will boycott your network for awhile! Plenty of other channels to watch!
I love Elementary and want it to stay on the air. The plots are good and I love Johnny Lee Miller. Please don’t cancel it.
What makes this show in any Sherlock Holmes Show is the Fantastic deductions of Holmes I think this show got away from that no one really watches to find out about shinwell or have Joan Watson do all the solving if the show can get back to the original intent then I would say keep it
We love Elementry. Please keep it going for several more seasons. Thank you
Keep the show—Put on different night.
Wk before last got cut due to sports run over.
Both my husband and I have watched from day one.
RENEW ELEMENTARY!!
Keep this entertaining show. Never miss–unless it gets cut due to sports run over.
KEEP the SHOW–Put on another night.
Our favorite show!!
I just read all comments before adding mine and I want to repeat and agree with ALL of them-change the time slot OR get rid of Sports!
Please, please do not cancel this show! We need a few good shows instead of the garbage that’s being put on.
Please renew Elementary. It’s been in a tough time slot, always delayed by sporting events.
I love this show, hate the time slot. We (husband and I) tape it to watch while all the other junk TV is on. Come on who doesn’t love Sherlock Holmes!
BRING ELEMENTARY BACK! I do have a question however – was I the only one that noticed that Jonny Lee Miller’s voice has changed in the recent past episodes. I hope he is alright!
Yes I think Elementary should come back for a series 6, due to it being moved from it usual day to a time slot so late also not on a regular time slot that is the reason for viewing figures dropping.
This is an amazing show never mind cancelling a show that is established with great sorry lines and excellent acting from all the actors.
Show some commitment to this show and give us series 6.
Regards
Terence Bromley