After becoming a staple of the CBS Thursday night schedule for four seasons, the network has moved Elementary to late on Sunday nights. Will viewers follow the crime drama to the new night? Will the ratings fall because of football game overruns? Will it be renewed for a sixth season or, will it be cancelled instead? Stay tuned.
A contemporary update on the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle characters, Elementary follows eccentric detective Sherlock Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller) and Doctor Joan Watson (Lucy Liu) as they help solve crimes in modern-day New York. Aidan Quinn and Jon Michael Hill co-star in the series.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/22 update: You can see the rest of the latest night’s ratings.
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For comparisons: The fourth season of Elementary averaged a 0.96 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.74 million total viewers.
Note: Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you still like the Elementary TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for season six on CBS?
5/13 update: Elementary has been renewed for season six on CBS. Details here.
Please keep Elementary on the air. I love the show. It is cleverly written and superbly acted out. The twists in this show keep the intrigue sharp.
What were the Thursday night ratings before you foolishly moved Elementary to Sunday. I love this program……keep it!
I love Elementary and I watch it as well as DVR it I do not want to see it cancelled. Please keep this wonderful show on
I believe that they are suffering from a lack of depth in the supporting cast. The Shinwell character does not hold strong enough but, still we continue to encircle his rehabilitation into life outside prison and his keenness to provide karmic balance. You need a depth of character akin to Morland, Mycroft or Moriarty. Surely, something could be drawn on from the original books, as would be right. However, I think something of greater depth could be drawn from Watson. A deeply perilous situation which unveils a true sense of Holmes’ reliance and appreciation of the relationship. And can Holmes… Read more »
The English supporting cast is VERY strong (Mycroft, Moreland, Moriarty, Lestrade, and M), and make others look not as great…sad to say…still, it’s my favorite show. Holmes and Watson are SOOOO good, it makes up for the rest.
If only we could demand CBS get rid of the miscreant who has it in for this best of all TV mystery shows. That it still captivates an audience willing to take on the barriers to watching, and taping, “Elementary” in its present ill-slotted time, should speak volumes to those who have the clout to do their best for this really worthwhile program. To those behind that curtain of actions prompting success (or the death-throes), you’re playing with the life of a show which I sure wouldn’t want to disappear. Kudos to the cast and writers! And thank you for… Read more »
My husband and I love Elementary. It should definitely not get cancelled. And it should go back to it’s original time slot. It is an amazing show!!!
I love love Elementary
Ich hoffe auf Staffel 6, Elementary ist super
I love Elementary !!!, hated that CBS moved the show from Thursdays to Sundays. I think they moved it to Sunday to try to get it cancelled. I hate that CBS has done this, I looked forward to Thursday nights knowing Elementary was on. I have seen these so called experts take excellent shows off tv that people watched just to put crap shows on. Elementary
Elementary is such a great alternative to the standard detective and police procedural. This show’s unique characters, goood writing, understated acting and compelling cases deserve a decent time slot and some promo time. Come on CBS! Or Netflix, how about it? We’re a loyal bunch of viewers!
Please leave this Great series going. Maybe the writing could be a little more daring
Please renew Elementary. It is one of our favorite shows. My husband and I are age 72 and 69 respectively, if that is of value to your decision making.
If cbs would set the program times ACCURATELY for my dvs I could watch Sunday shows and not have to record two hours for each show! Of course Elementary is a great show, cbs has a lot to “Liu-s”!
This is a truly excellent show, and should definitely be renewed. CBS screwed up moving it from Thursday nights, and with the football effect, they’ve made it tough for the fans to know when/if it will be on. Quality TV is hard to come by, and this show is it.
I have dedicated half my life to elementary i need a renewal