The Tuesdays at 10PM timeslot has been a challenge for ABC for many years and many of its occupants have been cancelled. Now, ABC has introduced Emergence. Will this new drama series finally give the network a hit Tuesday night drama? Will Emergence be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
An ABC mystery thriller TV show, Emergence stars Allison Tolman, Alexa Swinton, Owain Yeoman, Ashley Aufderheide, Robert Bailey Jr., Zabryna Guevara, Donald Faison, and Clancy Brown. It takes place in Peconic Bay on Long Island, New York. In the series, Jo Evans (Tolman) is a newly divorced police chief and the mother of a teenage daughter named Mia (Aufderheide). Jo ends up taking in a young child named Piper (Swinton) who is found at the site of a mysterious accident and she has no memory of what happened. Jo’s investigation into the child’s mystery draws her into a conspiracy that is larger than she could have imagined. A series of bizarre electronic disruptions, unexplained forces, and a strange cryptic symbol are also all tied to the young girl. Other characters include: Jo’s father, Ed (Brown), who’s also battling cancer; Jo’s concerned ex-husband and Bree’s father, Alex Evans (Faison); investigator Benny Gallagher (Yeoman); Chris Minetto (Bailey Jr.), a police officer; and Jo’s best friend, Abby Frasier (Guevara), a pediatrician.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in 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.
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Note: These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like the Emergence TV series on ABC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
*5/21/20 update: Emergence has been cancelled by ABC.
Best show in years! I’m hooked…never been hooked on a show before…me and my wife are glued to the tv during Emergence!
I love this show! It is refreshing and something different rather than dr shows etc!! Please keep it on and give it a chance! That’s the problem today you don’t give these shows a chance
Emergence is the best series I have seen on TV
In years! I need to see more
I loved Emergence! Please bring it back!
It’s the best mystery science fiction tv series!!!
Please please!!!❤️
Love this show. A technological thriller like no other. Down to earth and believable, yet over the top twists and surprises only rivaled by the X Files! You can’t miss an episode or you’re left way behind. Each episode brings a new twist. Thankfully no side dramas or love affairs marr this incredible story. Would love this show to be on for 10 years or more! If it’s not performing as well as expected a different time slot is in order. This is about the best thing on broadcast television on any given night!
I love watching Emergence. I can’t wait to find out what happens next! I was surprised and startled at the winter finale. Please renew this show for a Season Two
Please renew, awesome show!!!
Great show! Good acting and a wonderful storyline, with lots of surprising twists. Can’t wait for each new episode. One of ABC’s best, in my humble opinion. Please give us another season, at least!
Love the show hope its coming back soon
Not sure why networks just look at their live TV ratings in determining whether to keep a show. How many people watch on alternative means, we watch programs on HULU, so does the network take into account those viewers? We considered watching this show as it sounds quite interesting, however, ABC may have changed our minds by not renewing.
Yes renew it. It is a great show. Enjoy watching it. It keeps you in suspense.
Yes!!! Please renew this series!!! I have fallen in love with it. All the actors peeformances are so believable and relatable. The story line is Uber interesting and I am a 51 year old female. I can imagine how much the younger demo would love this if they gave it a shot.
It’s an interesting show & worth renewal for a 2nd season; intriguing premise
I love Emergence. If it’s having trouble on Tuesday, move it. Don’t cancel, it has potential. Cheers did worse and NBC gave it a chance to become a massive hit.
I also love emergence!! Like you said move to a different day. Do not cancel this series. It’s one of the best shows that abc has on.
great so far,, such potential,, thanks ABC..