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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201 Comments on "Harry’s Law: Cancelled; No Season Three"
NO! Do not cancel this show! This is extremely well written…..and guess what….it’s not all about SEX! How can networks renew shows like 2 Broke Girls, Two and A Half Men, Whitney, ***** in Apt Whatever???? Nothing but sex jokes, innuendos terrible terrible. Give us the intelligent sitcoms. Make us think about life. Network executives, you are the idiots. Simpletons!
This really sucks. I work the third shift and there are hardly any true mind provoking shows left. I hate reality television shows. Harry’s Law is the best television series that makes you think about the issues. So I guess NBC does not care about my generation. We are not into in your face exhibition by this young lost generation that require constant stimulation. Shame on you NBC!
Best show on TV. Think I’ll just cancel NBC.
My husband and I are truly disappointed that Harry’s Law for cancelled. I agree with everyone else it is a big mistake. It is very well written, great cast and doesn’t insult our intelligence. We do not need any more mind numbing reality shows or talent shows or any other crap. The networks needs to keep the quality shows.
Seriously folks, baby boomers are a large group with disposable income, why listen to us. Harry’s Law deserves another chance and better exposure from NBC.
Only show we watched on NBC. Please rethink the cancellation.
My husband and I cannot believe NBC has cancelled Harry’s Law! It is one of the few shows that was worth watching. Who are making such poor decisions!!! It was well written, up to date cases and great interaction of characters ! Too bad, too bad!!! NBC should reconsider!!! PLEASE!!!! I take it that baby boomers don’t count any more to NBC! Too bad!
Young people have lots of things to do besides watching TV. Your audience is the baby-boomer generation. We like Harry’s Law and the Firm. Also liked The Voice and Smash. Don’t be so hasty in canceling good acting and content!
Noooooooooo! LOVE it…just when it is getting substance and some other no-brain-needed shows are renewed. Go figure.
You CAN’T cancel Harry’s Law!!!!! It’s a GREAT show!!! Why is it that the shows that are “different” from all the rest are the ones that get cancelled? Seems like every other show out there is either a copy of or a remake of other shows. WE NEED VARIETY!!!!!
David Kelley shows have always been great. Ally McBeal, West Wing, Boston Legal, and now Harry’s Law. NBC should be GLAD they have an Academy Award actress starring in a funny, witty, thought provoking show. They must have their blinders on. Also, I do not believe the ratings take into count the new way of watching TV. Perhaps it is not being watched firsthand by individuals, I myself no longer watch anything in real time. DVR should be the new method used by Nielson Rating.
Why do they always cancel the good shows! How much more reality can this country take. Please reconsider and put this show back on in the Fall.
With all the trash on TV you cancel a thought provoking series like this, with top notch actors….what a waste that is. WOW — cannot believe it!
They leave junky shows on and cancel quality shows like this. Kathy Bates is a gem. I’m over 55 and i buy plenty.