Case closed. Court is dismissed. Harry’s Law has been cancelled by NBC after two seasons and 34 episodes.
Harry’s Law revolves around Harriet Korn, a no-nonsense attorney who will take on just about any case as long as she believes in a person’s innocence. Over the course of two seasons, the cast has also included Nate Corddry, Karen Olivo, Justine Lupe, Mark Valley, Christopher McDonald, Brittany Snow, and Aml Ameen.
The show debuted in January 2011 to a 2.2 in the 18-49 demographic with 11.07 million viewers. It was a mediocre demo rating but total viewership was impressive and when you’re NBC, that’s better than nothing. The ratings dwindled downward pretty quickly and the show ended the season with a 1.4 demo rating and 7.75 million.
The series was on the bubble for cancellation but NBC brought it back for a second season. For season two, the show underwent some cast changes, no doubt in hopes of improving the ratings. It didn’t work.
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This season, Harry’s Law has averaged a meager 1.1 rating in the desirable demographic and 7.89 million viewers.
On our NBC Ratings Report Card, which measures the relative success of shows on the network, Harry’s Law has a “D+” grade and is one of the lowest-rated shows on NBC.
While it’s the second most-watched show on the network, advertisers want to advertise on shows that attract a younger demographic and so the networks must cater to them.
Sadly, the peacock network has cancelled Harry’s Law this time around and the series finale will air next Sunday night. Hopefully the show won’t end on a cliffhanger, making it all the harder for fans to say goodbye.
What do you think? Are you sorry to see Harry’s Law go? Which season did you like better? What would you have liked to see happen in season three?
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Cancelling Harry’s Law is just wrong. It is a great show that deals with current happenings.
I don’t know anyone who hasn’t liked the show.
Bring it back.
I just want to add my name to all the complaints regarding the cancellation of Harry’s Law. I don’t think NBC’s reason for cancelling is demographic…I think it’s political. The subjects dealt with on the shows were timely and truthful. Scared ya NBC?? This is an election year, afterall. You don’t cancel a popular and lucrative show because teeny boppers aren’t in the audience. Hey Fox Network – your time to shine by picking up Harry’s Law!
Harry’s Law is a great show. Fire the NBC idiots, not the show.
What the hey??!?!?!? Why do they always cancel the really good shows? My husband and I love Harry’s Law! I don’t understand why the shows that make people think about current happenings, and possibly make a difference in the way they think are cancelled! Boston legal was one of our favorites also. The writer’s as far as we are concerned have a winning combination, in both the actors and the scripts! I think the network is making a mistake in cancelling this show! I personally hate all the crap that caters to the younger generation. These reality shows suck in… Read more »
It seems to me you need to clean house at the executive level instead of canceling one of your highest ranking shows. Do you really like being at the bottom of the ratings? The show is thought provoking about current issues and the theme of each show is always well presented. What are you thinking? Obviously the decision makers are not thinking or considering your audience. Of course, Jay has more ammunition for the tonight show.
I was shocked to find that my favorite show was cancelled due to the reasons given, not being geared for the youth. Look around …. most of the world is not 21 and a lot of us do not enjoy the reality shows that people are pitted against each other in unimportant contests . I loved the characters on this show and especially Kathy Bates as Harry. I cried at the last episode when she was singing the soulful song to her ex husband and he sang it back to her at the end. You can’t get that kind of… Read more »
How can you cancel a show just because the heroine is not “youthful”. Love this show. What will take it’s place, some juvenile comedy……with wise ass children. Harry’s Law is a breath of fresh air……Come on cable networks someone pick it up. I don’t watch NBC much. Especially not for news. So now not for my favorite show either.
Please TNT or Another network save this show.
another show canceld even though it is one of the highest rated shows on a network just because not enough younger people like it. Stupid reason.
NBC already got a kick in the teeth for trying to give The Tonight Show w/ Jay Leno to Conan. Stupid move…I have never missed an episode and neither have any of my friends. I haven’t laughed like that in a lawyer based show before, its Hilarious…The friendships and relationships between each character in their own ways, is what made this show, in my opinion, a complete hit, and the humor is wild and crazy…that’s a big part of it. I agree with both Cait and AD, they are all nuts and should be fired. Get rid of the stupid… Read more »
Are you insane NBC?!?!? This one of the best shows & you go to cancel it to cater to some more reality shows? Well here’s a reality check: this show was loved by many including my mom & I.. It made you think and focus on so many different issues.. Where’s the fun in watching something that doesn’t make you take a second look & think for yourself? I also found it interesting how at the very end of the show Kathy Bates says, “If we get the chance, I’d love to do this again next year.” Did anyone else… Read more »
SHAME ON YOU!!! WHAT A GREAT AND DIFFERENT SHOW!! HALF THE TIME IT WASN’T SHOWN IN ITS TIME SLOT. GREAT CAST AND OF COURSE KATHY BATES WAS TERRIFIC, WITH A GREAT SUPPORTING GROUP. THIS APPEALS TO A GREAT RANGE OF VIEWERS. SOME OF YOUR SHOWS CAN’T HOLD A CANDLE TO IT. I HOPE ANOTHER NETWORK PICKS IT UP. PLEASE
RECONSIDER YOUR CANCELLATION OF THIS VERY WELL DONE SHOW.
So they cancel the network’s 2nd most watched show ’cause it doesn’t fit the “demographic”? No wonder network TV is in the toilet. Fire the lot of them.
yes please bring it back!!! it’s really hard to find shows these days that have the core values as Harry does. my children r 6 & 10 & they love them some Harry. I also have teen cousins in other states who enjoy Harry as well. what sense does it make to cancel a show that ppl care about & watch that was getting some ratings for trash tv that no one wants to watch & get no ratings? please if it’s not to late bring Harry back!!!
NBC is crazy to cancel this show…..no doubt to bring on more junk as usual……commercial tv is circling the drain……the marketing geeks don’t know who we are hence the demographic problem…….
One of the best shows NBC has to offer. No reason to watch anything on NBC now.