A few years ago, FOX had some of the top-rated TV shows on the air. Now, the network is struggling. Which series will be cancelled and which will be renewed? Stay tuned.
How do the execs decide what to cancel or keep? They look at a lot of different factors but the ratings play a very large role. The higher the ratings, the better chances a show has of surviving.
FOX shows this season (so far): American Idol, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, Backstrom, Bob’s Burgers, Bones, Boom!, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Bullseye, Empire, Family Guy, The Following, Glee, Golan the Insatiable, Gotham, Gracepoint, Hell’s Kitchen, Home Free, Knock Knock Live, The Last Man on Earth, MasterChef, MasterChef Junior, The Mindy Project, Mulaney, New Girl, Red Band Society, The Simpsons, Sleepy Hollow, So You Think You Can Dance, Utopia, Wayward Pines, and Weird Loners.
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A couple of notes about these charts:
These figures are updated automatically as new ratings are released. The averages are based on the final national numbers (live plus same day viewing), unless marked with an asterisk (*). For technical reasons, I have to resort them manually so feel free to let me know if I missed something.
Keep in mind that the demo numbers are typically what’s most important to advertisers. Therefore, that’s how the networks measure success. Advertisers pay more for ad time on a show that has a higher demo rating. Because older viewers don’t count? No, it’s because younger viewers watch less traditional TV and are therefore supposedly harder to reach.
Demo numbers are typically reported using the 10ths decimal place (2.4, for example). In the averages, I’m using an extra decimal for easier ranking. The networks take into account when shows air on Fridays and Saturdays, nights when TV viewership is lower.
What do you think? Which shows are you rooting for? Which one isn’t as big a hit as you thought? Are you hoping any series will get cancelled to make room for something else?
I love Red band society. I would hate if FOX cancels it. Octavia Spencer is an amazing and Charlie Rowe are amazing actr as and actor.
Tv by the numbers say that The simpsons has already been renewed. Also, the showrunner Al Jean has mentioned season 27 many times on Twitter. He has even named episodes that will air in season 27. It has been renewed.
Personally, I wouldn’t count TVBN as proof. I know Jean has mentioned it and wrote an article about that in November. http://wp.me/pcisc-91s I was waiting for an official announcement but yeah, I think it’s safe to call it.
Red band society is one of the best shows I’ve watched and I watched a lot if fox dose not keep it I will be crying for days (I’m not kidding)
Red Band Society for a season 2!!! It’s the best show!!!!
I LOVE Red Band Society – this show deserves a 2nd Season
I LOVE Red Band Society…the established and new actors/actresses…the storyline, etc… plus I’m a medical student!! Please keep it on!! Like others have said, it must be the time slot that is causing the poor viewership….those established shows like C.M. and L&O are not good matches for that time period. I even chose to watch RBS over those two (which are my favorite shows) just so I could see what RBS was about and I knew I could always catch reruns of the other two later!
Love the red band society **great writers and great acting ** this show has heart **the only thing that kills the ratings is fox should have picked a better day and time not go against Criminal Minds ** OR SVU come on **if you don’t have a dvr you are screwed **this show has heart !!!! PLZ DON’T CANCEL !!!!! I’m 46 and this show made me quit smoking **when I think of others getting my organs I wan’t to give a great shot at life not half ass try **CHANGE THE TIME **AND DAY PLZ** LOVE THIS SHOW
I love Red Band Society. I enjoy watching the bonding and care from such different backgrounds. Please do not cancel this show. I feel it has such a positive attitude in a world that has so much selfishness in it. Please keep it on the air.
(Red Band Society) Also, I’d recommend moving the showtime from 9 to 8 so that viewers can see it earlier.
Red Band Society is an exquisite show that lets viewers, especially teens, know the difficulties that young, hospitalized teenagers have. Many people I know are starving themselves to be anorexic and lose all that weight. With Emma, the character who plays an anorexic teen that is struggling with her disease, teens have the opportunity to learn that anorexic is not something you get because you want it. Anorexia is a serious illness that gets inside your head. Yes, you lose weight, but there’s consequences and a price to pay. Other characters in this tv series also give the same effect… Read more »
Would love see season 2 Red Band Society!
Hello,,I was looking forward for another seasons of Scorpion,this is One of my favorite shows. Hope you consider putting the show back. seriously , All the shows have high rated, scenes. Please consider this show another chance.
Hey! I’m 65 so I don’t matter but I like Sleepy Hollow. Gotham is a very poor remake of batman & red band society us ok but kind of vapid and self centered. That’s my opinion so try to think of old folks – baby boomers are your market nowadays!!
Hell’s Kitchen has been renewed. It returns for a brand new season on March 3rd 2015
Bob’s Burgers is currently the best animated show on Fox by a large margin. I have been a Simpsons fan from the beginning and continue to watch but mainly just because I have been doing so for 20+ years. Family Guy has been ok as well. Brooklyn Nine Nine has its moments. Of the new shows, Gotham and Red Band Society have really hit the bullseye on quality entertainment. We all know Gotham will be renewed, I can only hope Red Band gets the chance to continue on. I unfortunately do not agree with the others on here, Sleepy Hollow… Read more »