During the regular 2018-19 season, FOX launched just four new scripted shows and cancelled them all. Was it due to the expectation of the big sale to Disney? How will the network do in the ratings in the 2019-20 season? How many of their TV shows will be cancelled or 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 the chances a show has of surviving.
FOX shows this season (so far): 9-1-1, 9-1-1: Lone Star, Almost Family, Bless The Harts, Bob’s Burgers, Celebrity Watch Party, Deputy, Duncanville, Empire, Family Guy, Flirty Dancing, Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back, Labor of Love, Last Man Standing, LEGO Masters, The Masked Singer, The Moodys, Outmatched, Prodigal Son, The Resident, The Simpsons, and Ultimate Tag.
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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?
Do NOT cancel Deputy. It is a great show. It shows that there are good honest people in the “police” world. It also shows the corrupt side.. We love that show and do not want to see it end.
DON’ T cancel!! One of the few shows that has a positive spin…integrity and family first… come on Fox…
DON’T cancel !! Great !! Casting ..
I’m so glad Prodigal Son has been renewed. One of my favorites!
Yes!! Please renew “The Resident “ show!! WE LOVE IT!!!! NEVER LET IT GO!!!! KEEP ALL MEDICAL SHOWS & 911 shows!!! KEEP NEW AMSTERDAM SHOWS !! BRING BACK EMERGENCY! SHOWS !! BRING BACK “MEDICAL CENTER “!! BRING BACK “LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE “!! Keep these shows on regular channels and stop taking away our shows and channels we love!! Have UPTV and COZI TV available on all stations in every city in NC!!
Please renew The Resident! One of the best shows on TV!!!
Nooooo! I loved Deputy! A great show with so many different demographics represented. You’d think they’d want to take the opportunity to show that on TV. I hope some other network is smart enough to pick it up!
Why is Fox cancelling Deputy and renewing a show lower in ratings and viewers?! Deputy is finally a good show worth watching with fresh ideas and portrays a leader with integrity, cleaning out the corrupt.
You SUCK, FOX!! Deputy was one of the few shows I looked forward to every week! Hopefully somebody’ll save it–I’m looking at you, Netflix! Hey, you saved Longmire–why not Deputy?
I agree!! Why would Fox cancel Deputy and keep Duncanville with half the viewers and ratings!!
Love Prodigal son!!! Please renew it!!!!
Prodigal Son is by far one of the BEST shows I have seen!!!!!!!!! Please renew it! This show keeps you on the edge of your seat with every episode!
The Deputy is the best new show..keep it please
Are you crazy DEPUTY is a great show why on earth would you cancel it that’s big mistake ☹️
Love The Deputy! Please renew it!!
The Deputy is the best written show that Fox has aired in a long time. It would be a shame to cancel that show just when it seems like Fox is upping its game. Come on Fox. At least one more season. You have a great cast, good scripts, and a good formula. Keep it going!
I reallllly like the Resident and have been watching faithfully for several seasons. I always DVR each episode to watch over the next few days as my schedule is very busy. PLEASE renew it!! Thank you for your consideration.
I love The Resident, and I hope it gets renewed for many seasons! It is the best medical drama on the air hands down! Great cast and stories with realistic and thrilling plotlines. Needs better promotion so more people can find it. Once you start watching you will be hooked!
Love 911 and Prodigal Son are great shows.
Agreed!!! Love Prodigal Son