Last year, FOX aired nine new shows and ended up dropping six of them. How will the network do in the ratings this time around? How many 2016-17 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 chances a show has of surviving.
FOX shows this season (so far): 24: Legacy, American Grit, APB, Beat Shazam, Bob’s Burgers, Bones, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Empire, The Exorcist, The F Word, Family Guy, Gotham, Hell’s Kitchen, Kicking & Screaming, The Last Man on Earth, Lethal Weapon, Love Connection, Lucifer, MasterChef, MasterChef Junior, The Mick, My Kitchen Rules, New Girl, Pitch, Prison Break, Rosewood, Scream Queens, The Simpsons, Sleepy Hollow, Son of Zorn, Star and You the Jury.
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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?
Please keep pitch. We love that show
we enjoy Lethal Weapon and hope to see future episodes. The TV series is done well, and very close in comparison to the Movie series.
Gotham family guy and American dad should be renewed for definite and I think that they should have like a tally vote on which shows stay because some viewers don’t watch the show live so it’s unfair to base a continuation of a show based on live viewers
American Dad is on TBS.
Gotham and Lucifer are the best shows on there IMO – hopefully they both continue.
lucifer is best show on fox would be another blunder to cancel but then networks never listen to viewers.
Please keep Lucifer,, don’t know who and how they get the numbers the station(fox) comes up with that decide which shows are in trouble, but whomever it is or how it’s done couldn’t possibly have their ear to what people are saying,,,,Of all the shows Lucifer is truly the most entertaining,,,One question, why is there so little promotion of the show(there are still loads of people that have never heard of the show or even seen any promos),,,,Love the interaction of the main characters (excluding mum),,,the quick wit and come backs is so Lucifer(the writers are to be commended),,,It is… Read more »
Pls keep lucifer
I see TONS of CANCELLATIONS coming here. Be prepared.
I think Gotham is the best show by far on television right now. Not only the story line, but the casting, scenery, and special effects are so superior. I love the way the whole story was laid out. In season 1 we really got to know the personalities of the Gotham citizens, families, crime lords and GCPD, so we can really understand and appreciate watching them evolve into the personalities we are seeing now in season 3. Extraordinary presentation of drama and suspense, with the perfect touch of humor and romance. GREAT entertainment! …and, with Lucifer following, Monday is my… Read more »
I agree. Gotham is an amazing show. I will be truly disappointed if they decide to cancel it.
I agree wholeheartedly with Arlene.Gotham is the best superhero series and everything about it is quality;acting,camera work,storylines,sets,principal photography,direction.Im horrified that the ratings aren’t better and dropping,but I know it will find a bigger audience in syndication.Please don’t cancel Gotham.
A little more than 2 million viewers accidently left the TV tuned to Sleepy Hollow. They probably fell into a deep sleep when trying to watch the premiere episode. John Wilks Booth’s demon soul returns to Washington to kill Lincoln all over again. Snore, Snore, Snore. Good show to get the kids to fall asleep. Music alone is coma inducing. Ratings truly reflect the interest in the show. After seeing the season 4 premiere, I can only imagine how low the ratings will sink from here!! They show just move the show to the golf channel. It is as slow… Read more »
A lot of us did not even bother to tune in for Sleepy Hollow season 4, since Abbie Mills was killed off at the end of season 3. I have been keeping up on the ratings for each episode in season 4. I have noticed viewership of 2.186, 2.139, and 1.917 is going down with each new episode. I would not be surprised if the show gets canceled before the season 4 finale. As for a season 5 happening, I think Sleepy Hollow is done…
Too bad you didn’t give it a try this season; it was really good. I truly hope it comes back; it’s got a lot of potential.
Exorcist absolutely brilliant. More please especially after the disappointment of AHS & loss of Constantine
I think a certain segment of the public disagrees with you!I haven’t seen a minus score yet!The Exorcist has a lot of haters…….wonder who.
I really enjoyed The Exorcist and was surprised it wasn’t doing well in the ratings. I wonder if it was the timeslot?
I like Exorcist as well. Give me any scary spooky show and I’ll watch it. I was bummed when Constantine got canceled. And the recent season of AHS wasn’t a hit for me as well.
PLEASE KEEP THE EXORCIST. Run ads on Sci Fi channel and also during those shows about Demons and haunted houses…GREAT SHOW – GREAT SPECIAL EFFECTS – INCREDIBLE CAST….
DO NOT LET this one go. Give it a chance! I don’t want to give up on FOX> (Also love Lethal Weapon)
I just thoroughly enjoy all aspects of Lethal Weapon. The actors, the acting, how they interact among each other. I would be devasted if it ever went off the air.
Please, please, please don’t cancel Empire, Rosewood and Lucifer. These are my favorite TV shows.
I find them entertaining the chemistry between Cookie and Lucian keeps me coming back for more. So she can hurry up and get over Taye Digs.
Rosewood and the detective need to resume their love interest in each other.
Lucifer’s mother needs to get back to Hell,
AmeniaL and the Demon need to work on what they started. When will we see the Lucifer’s Father.
You actually believe EMPIRE could be cancelled? Do you get your mews on Facebook?
I’v watched How to get away with Murder both seasons and hope to see season 3. I enjoy the way things appear one way but comes out to be something totally different. I like the cast but I would prefer not to see two men kissing. But I know that is real life so I continue to watch and try to accept our new way of life.
HTGAWM is on ABC
Pitch and Rosewood are in deep trouble.
I know. But I still love Pitch.
Lucifer is the best show on here
Gotham is best.Lucifer second.
Love Rosewood…. however it would be better if you dump the lesbians it brings the show down somewhat. … Love sleepy Hollow keep up the good work.