Here are the TV ratings for Fear Factor. After several years away, the competition that asks contestants to endure scary and disgusting tasks is back — and so is host Joe Rogan. The seventh season of Fear Factor typically airs Monday nights on the NBC network.

Here are the TV show’s ratings for the 2011-12 season, the best way to tell if Fear Factor is going to be cancelled or renewed for season eight. Check out our NBC ratings report card to see how this show’s numbers compare with the others on the network.

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Episode 07-09: Monday, 07/16/12
1.5 in the demo (+7% episode-to-episode change) with 4.21 million.
Season averages: 2.20 in the demo with 5.64 million.

Episode 07-08: Monday, 07/09/12
1.4 in the demo (-7% episode-to-episode change) with 4.01 million.
Season averages: 2.29 in the demo with 5.82 million.

Episodes 07-06 & 07-07: Sunday, 02/12/12
1.5 in the demo (-35% episode-to-episode change) with 3.73 million; third palace at 9pm, second at 10pm.
Season average: 2.41 in the demo with 6.08 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 11 non-scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).

Episode 07-05: Monday, 01/09/12
2.3 in the demo (-4% episode-to-episode change) with 5.5 million; tied for first in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.78 in the demo with 7.02 million.
Demo average rank: #1 of 8 non-scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).

Episode 07-04: Monday, 01/02/12
2.4 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 6.01 million; tied for second in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.90 in the demo with 7.40 million.
Demo average rank: #1 of 6 non-scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).

Episode 07-03: Monday, 12/19/11
2.4 in the demo (-31% episode-to-episode change) with 6.28 million; second place at 9pm, first place at 9:30pm.
Season average: 3.07 in the demo with 7.86 million.
Demo average rank: #1 of 6 non-scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).

Episode 07-02: Monday, 12/12/11
3.5 in the demo (+6% episode-to-episode change) with 8.52 million total viewers; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.4 in the demo with 8.65 million.
Demo average rank: #1 of 5 non-scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).

Episode 07-01: Monday, 12/12/11
3.3 in the 18-49 demographic with 8.78 million total viewers; second in the timeslot at 8pm, tied for first at 8:30pm.
Season average: 3.3 in the demo with 8.78 million.
Demo average rank: #1 of 5 non-scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).

The peacock network is no doubt very pleased with the return of Fear Factor. The reality series debuted quite strongly, particularly opposite the CBS sitcom line-up, and outperformed the Sing Off finale by more than 200%. Viewership held steady throughout both episodes, a good indication that most viewers will return next week.

Note: These ratings are collected by the Nielsen company and are the final national numbers. These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings and are reported on by most other outlets. 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 Fear Factor TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for an eighth season?

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