Tonight, ABC Family airs the last episode of the first season of Jane By Design. Will the show be cancelled or be given a second season instead?
Jane By Design follows a quirky teenager who has a unique fashion sense. By chance, she gets hired at a hip fashion house and must juggle her job responsibilities while still attending high school. The cast includes Erica Dasher, Andie MacDowell, Rowly Dennis, India de Beaufort, Ser’Darius Blain, Brooke Lyons, Nick Roux, Meagan Tandy, Matthew Atkinson, and David Clayton Rogers.
The TV series debuted in January to 1.6 million viewers and a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic. The numbers for week two dropped about 30% but came back up again in weeks three and four.
ABC Family initially ordered 10 installments and those finished airing on March 6th. Rather than renew Jane By Design for a second season, the cable channel ordered eight more installments to be added to season one.
Those started airing in June and, to date, the first season of Jane By Design has averaged 1.29 million total viewers and a 0.5 demo rating.
Will it be cancelled or renewed? That’s hard to say. It’s the worst performing scripted series on ABC Family right now — but not by much. The latest episodes have performed about as well as the first batch, when ABC Family seemed happy enough with the numbers to order more episodes.
It’s not a positive indication that ABC Family hasn’t renewed it yet but a renewal could still be forthcoming. Either way, we’ll let you know as soon as we hear some news about the show’s fate.
But, what do you think? Should Jane By Design be renewed for a second season or cancelled? How does it compare to the other shows on ABC Family?
I don’t want Jane By Design to get cancelled! All of my favorite shows (like Make It Or Break It) already were. This is the only show I have to look forward to from ABC Family. The other ones all focus on the same stupid things like drugs and sex. Jane By Design is interesting and different, I know so many people that like it and want to see more seasons. If this show is cancelled I will definitely no longer be watching the ABC Family network.
I think the show deserves a second season. It may be the worst performing, but it has consistent ratings every week. I think it’s because of the premise and genre of the show that it’s not the best out on television, but it still has its fans and, I think, potential. One thing I hate is when a show gets canceled and the last episode leaves a major cliffhanger. So if they choose to cancel it, I still think they should let us fans get a few more episodes for “closure.” If they want to cancel anything, get rid of… Read more »
This is a great show! We love it!! It’s the favorite in our household and even with my teenage boys!! Renew! Renew! ; )
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Enjoy the show and look forward to Tuesday nights. Even though based off of lying about her age, her intentions are good and there are still life lessons to be learned. I appreciate that no violence is needed.
Please keep it!!! It’s my absolute favorite show!!! I love it. It’s the best show out there. Especially on ABC!!
Jane should most definetly be renewed. Not every show is a ratings knockout. Jane is an endearing show, a show light hearted and fun to watch. Something you can view and not be preached at for an hour. We need more positive programming and Jane is it.
Jane by design must have another season!
They cant cancel jane by design! The already cancled my chloe king abd pretty little liars might only have one more season!
RENEW PLEASE!! IS THE BEST SHOW!!
RENEW!!!!!
Please RENEW IT!
I love Jane. I am thirty and manage university housing and all of the college girls stop by and we chat about who should be together. Keep Jane by Design!
Please renew the show! It left us guessing and we all feel we need to see the rest! Pleas renew the show it’s my favorite! I love all the amazing fashion and wonderful actors!!!!!!!!!
PLEASE ABC FAMILY RENEW THE SHOW FOR A SEASON 2!!!!!
DONT CANCEL IT!!!!!!! I have seen far too many shows killed too soon. Don’t let Jane by Design join them!!!