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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?
Elementary is as good as it gets. Please give us another season..
The series is the best version of the Sherlock shows to date and I look forward to seeing many more. I especially like the Lucy Alexis Liu take on Dr. Whatson.
The writer is a poet. Sherlock’s monologue while corresponding with Irene Adler is beautiful. Watson’s monologue when breaking up with Mycroft is beautiful and an example of every woman’s secret dialogue.
My husband and I sure hope Elementary goes on for many more seasons. We only started watching recently (reruns) we quickly became addicted (no pun intended). We like the the stories and the chemistry of the stars so much we purchased seasons 1-5 and watch them over and over. To me the episode where Kitty finds the man that had raped and tortured her was and award winning show. It had me in tears. The acting was outstanding. We can not wait for the next season to begin and look forward to many more seasons.
One of my favorites. Missed a lot of episodes because of football. Please keep it on.
Itis one of tbe very top showson television. It was terrible last season it was pushed late by football. Orobsbly why watching was down not lack of interesdy
Elementary was one of the best shows on. It was good without a lot of trash or unpleasant scenes. Why can,t you allow a decent show to stay on t.v. and replace it with nasty trash.
Want it to come back
I am so happy to see that you renewed Elementary. It is in a tough time slot. It keeps getting interrrupted by football. Thank you for giving this show another chance. CBS, you are the best!
It’s not surprising that the ratings are down. That’s what happens when CBS moves a hit show to Sunday nights. Part of the reason for that is the unpredictability of when each show is going to start. CBS needs to start it’s Sunday afternoon football game earlier in the day because when it runs over every show that follows it is pushed back. That makes them harder to watch and harder to record.
I’m happy to see it renewed, it’s one of my favorite shows. The end of season 5 was quite shocking and not sure where it’s going to go next, but I’ll be waiting anxiously!
I am looking forward to the new season. I really do enjoy the story lines.
This is one of my favorites. It’s well written, brilliantly acted and often is the only thing I bother to turn my tv on for on a Sunday. I agree with those who think it should be moved back to Thursday night but I will keep watching no matter when it’s on.
I am so happy..Yes!
Woot woot..love this show…so happy it was renewed!
Thrilled that a well written, intelligent, quality TV series like Elementary has been renewed. Looking forward to the Finale and next season.