At first, FOX seemed very cautious about the future of Lethal Weapon. The season one order was upped from 13 to 18 episodes and it was proclaimed a “full season”. Still, the Lethal Weapon TV show ended up doing very well for the network. Ratings-wise, its first season was a top-three scripted series, during the FOX 2016-17 television season. Can it retain or even build upon its audience in its second season on a new night? Will Lethal Weapon be cancelled or renewed for season three? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A TV adaption of the successful feature film franchise, Lethal Weapon stars Damon Wayans, Clayne Crawford, Keesha Sharp, Kevin Rahm, Jordana Brewster, Johnathan Fernandez, Dante Brown, Chandler Kinney, and Michelle Mitchenor. The comedic FOX buddy cop drama centers on two very different cops working together on the streets of Los Angeles. While family man Roger Murtaugh (Wayans) has everything to live for, is there nothing Martin Riggs (Crawford) won’t sacrifice to avenge the loss of his family? In season two, Murtaugh tries to support Riggs, while still keeping his own family in mind and trying to avoid the chaos his partner seems to seek.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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For comparisons: The first season of Lethal Weapon on FOX averaged a 1.57 rating in the 18-49 year old viewer demographic and a total audience of 6.536 million viewers.
Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the Lethal Weapon TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a third season on FOX?
*5/13/18 update: FOX has renewed Lethal Weapon for a third season but Clayne Crawford has been replaced. Details here.
This is our favorite program of all programs and would LOVE to see a season three….but what about our hero who has just been shot next to his late wife’s tombstone. I don’t think he was wearing KEVLAR that day, and one could clearly see he was bleeding and tried to lift himself, but could not. PLEASE DON’T LET HIM DIE!!!! WE ARE IN LOVE WITH THIS CHARACTER! Apologies if this posted twice — am perplexed about the fill-out boxes re-appearing.
Initially I worried that Wayans couldn’t play a more formal, serious role but I was pleasantly surprised. It’s not major drama but it works. Is the chemistry real; seems like it. The writing and action are not overblown. It’s an entertaining show worth a 3rd season.
This is our favorite program of all programs and would LOVE to see a season three….but what about our hero who has just been shot next to his late wife’s tombstone. I don’t think he was wearing KEVLAR that day, and one could clearly see he was bleeding and tried to lift himself, but could not. PLEASE DON’T LET HIM DIE!!!! WE ARE IN LOVE WITH THIS CHARACTER!
I Say Keep Crawford both gents are Adults and so far they have been doing a good job. Both gents have great chemistry. I see no one else doing a better job that what Crawford has done. Let the man have therapy then right through the season just to help keep him clear of any misbehavior
This is one of my favorite shows on TV and I feel just because Wayans and Crawford can’t get along you shouldn’t take it out on the viewers who live the show. Replace Crawford and go to season 3 with a new character.
I am from Vancouver BC Canada. This is the Best show that is great to watch. I can not see a different actor playing Riggs. Crawford does an amazing job no one else can. This show is a great family show also. Please keep Crawford and Wayans together and Bring on Season 3.
Thank you
Keep Crawford. Keep the show. Absolutely great show
Without Clayne Crawford as Riggs the show would be ruined!! The chemistry between the main characters is undeniable and if he doesn’t return I will not be watching another season. Bring him back!
Stop the series now with a great end show.
PLEASE keep Lethal Weapon on and Clayne Crawford as Riggs. It is one show we LOVE to watch. Actors do this all the time so why is this any different? It seems everytime a good show comes on you find a reason to cancel it. We won’t watch if Crawford is replaced! Keep it just like it is a GREAT show that’s entertaining!
Keep it … one of the few scripted shows I actually sit down to and watch …
one of the best shows .. the screenplay is right on with the cast of Lethal Weapon season 3 is much needed for people that work hard everyday and needs time to relax and enjoy the T V world!
Fox, Please don’t cancel the best show on TV!!! Bring Clayne Crawford back. They are the best duo on TV in a long time. Rethink your decision. You’ll probably lose a lot of viewers otherwise. 🙁
It’s not right to give us an amazing show and than cancel it or fire Clayne who played Riggs. Clayne and Damon made the show great and they are a great duo. Bring back the show for season 3 and bring Clayne as Riggs!!!!
Lethal Weapon is a great show with a refreshing twist: a family man black guy and a goof-off white guy. The show works, it’s written well, and I look forward to more!