The ratings for the first season of Elementary weren’t all that impressive but CBS renewed it for a second season anyway. Will the numbers improve in season two, stay the same, or fall so the show ends up cancelled? We shall see.
A contemporary update on the Sherlock Holmes stories, Elementary follows the eccentric detective (Jonny Lee Miller) and Doctor Watson (Lucy Liu) as they help solve crimes in New York. Aidan Quinn and Jon Michael Hill round out the cast.
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.
3/13 update: This show has been renewed for the 2014-15 season by CBS.
Final season averages: 1.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 8.79 million total viewers.
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For comparisons: The first season of Elementary averaged a 2.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 10.65 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 be renewed for a third season?
Please renew this show is great.
I’m curious about something. This show has a syndication deal, but hasn’t been renewed yet. Does this syndication deal actually guarantee a renewal, or is it only in place if the show does get renewed? I only ask because you need four seasons for syndication, and given the season 2 ratings, it seems risky to commit to two more seasons of this show.
pule-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-eze don’t cancel Elementary!!! i love everything about it. a brilliant reimagining. johnny lee is brilliant and i love the twist of lucy lui as watson, as well as what she brings to it.
JLM is fantastic. Worthy of Rathbone & Brett. Too bad the fat lady is clearing her throat.
loooooove the show don’t cancel!! One of the few shows i watch!!!!
I love elementary. It smart, has a great cast. I think it’s different then any other detective show. Please keep the seasons going!!!!!
Great show!!!!!! Please continue showing it.
The evolution of the ratings is painfully clear.
Just finish it off already. These death throes are unbearable to watch.
Great show!!!!!! Please continue showing it.
Lucy Lui is AWFUL as Doctor Watson. She adds nothing to the show, other than stereotype box ticking. Sherlock Holmes is a fundamentally british invention as is Doctor Watson. Whilst I enjoy the show it is a pale comparison to the superb BBC Sherlock. Not being funny but there hasn’t been a plot in elementary that I hadn’t solved long before the result is known (and I am no Holmes!). By pandering to the american market, it loses the fundamental aspect of Holmes. The crimes should be incredibly difficult to solve! I would fear living in New York if they… Read more »
Great show. Smart and humorous. Keep it going!
I love this show. Perfect actors for the parts. Hope they renew it.
Probably too erudite for the US network audience. Shame.
I hope they don’t cancelled Elementary from CBS and i hope they renewed it for the third season.
Love the show. Do not cancel