The coolest gang of thieves, grifters, and con artists (Aldis Hodge, Beth Riesgraf, Christian Kane, Gina Bellman, and Timothy Hutton) are back for a fifth season on Leverage.
Will the TV show continue to bring in ratings that will get it brought back for another year on TNT? As you know, the TV series’ ratings are the best way to tell if Leverage will be cancelled or renewed for a sixth season.
The fifth season of Leverage typically airs Sunday or Tuesday nights. There are only 15 episodes this time (vs 18 last season).
These figures will be updated as the weeks progress so be sure to bookmark and return to this page:
Final season averages: 0.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.48 million total viewers.
Episode 05-15: Tuesday, 12/25/12
0.7 demo rating (+17% change) with 3.04 million (+36% change).
Season averages: 0.65 in the demo with 2.48 million.
Update: TNT has announced that the series has been cancelled.
Episode 05-14: Tuesday, 12/18/12
0.6 demo rating (+20% change) with 2.23 million (+9% change).
Season averages: 0.65 in the demo with 2.44 million.
Episode 05-13: Tuesday, 12/11/12
0.5 demo rating (0% change) with 2.05 million (-15% change).
Season averages: 0.65 in the demo with 2.46 million.
Update: The season finale of Leverage may serve as the series finale.
Episode 05-12: Tuesday, 12/04/12
0.5 demo rating (0% change) with 2.41 million (+26% change).
Season averages: 0.67 in the demo with 2.49 million.
Episode 05-11: Tuesday, 11/27/12
0.5 demo rating (-29% change) with 1.91 million (-22% change).
Season averages: 0.68 in the demo with 2.50 million.
Update: Leverage is expected to return in the winter with the remaining five episodes.
Episode 05-10: Sunday, 09/16/12
0.7 demo rating (0% change) with 2.45 million (-7% change).
Season averages: 0.70 in the demo with 2.56 million.
Episode 05-09: Sunday, 09/16/12
0.7 demo rating (+17% change) with 2.63 million (+19% change).
Season averages: 0.70 in the demo with 2.57 million.
Episode 05-08: Sunday, 09/09/12
0.6 demo rating (-14% change) with 2.19 million (-7% change).
Season averages: 0.70 in the demo with 2.56 million.
Episode 05-07: Sunday, 09/02/12
0.7 demo rating (-13% change) with 2.35 million (-10% change).
Season averages: 0.71 in the demo with 2.62 million.
Episode 05-06: Sunday, 08/26/12
0.8 demo rating (+14% change) with 2.62 million (+10% change).
Season averages: 0.72 in the demo with 2.66 million.
Episode 05-05: Sunday, 08/19/12
0.7 demo rating (+17% change) with 2.39 million (+3% change).
Season averages: 0.70 in the demo with 2.67 million.
Episode 05-04: Sunday, 08/12/12
0.6 demo rating (-14% change) with 2.32 million (-11% change).
Season averages: 0.70 in the demo with 2.74 million.
Episode 05-03: Sunday, 08/05/12
0.7 demo rating (0% change) with 2.61 million (-1% change).
Season averages: 0.73 in the demo with 2.88 million.
Episode 05-02: Sunday, 07/22/12
0.7 demo rating (-13% change) with 2.63 million (-22% change).
Season averages: 0.75 in the demo with 3.01 million.
Episodes 05-01: Sunday, 07/15/12
0.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.39 million total viewers.
Season averages: 0.80 in the demo with 3.39 million.
Reference point: The fourth season of Leverage averaged a 0.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.76 million total viewers. It was renewed in August 2011 after six episodes had aired.
Cable ratings are typically released within a day or so of the show’s airing, except for in the case of weekends and holidays. They are sometimes harder to come by so there may be occasional delays or gaps.
What do you think? Do you like the Leverage TV series? Do you think that it should be cancelled or renewed for season six?
There are very few TV shows that I can watch with my 6 year old son & that we both enjoy equally – this is one of those.
It’s an hour of escapism with great characters, drama, humor, action and as an added bonus they blow s**t up! Whats not to love?
I want it renewed so I can continue to have that precious time with my son 🙂
Leverage is my favorite show. I was hooked with the pilot. Yes, it should most definitely be back for season six!
Leverage is one of the best shows on television right now. The story lines are creative yet consistent with current events. The actors are constantly playing different roles using different accents while still portraying their own unique characters. It’s a smartly-scripted action drama with comedic elements as well. Leverage is a rare gem of a show. It would be a shame not to renew it for future seasons. Please renew Leverage on TNT!
Leverage should be renewed without hesitation. Its smart, entertaining, and TV for the entire family. TNT has been lack luster (to say the least) when it comes to promoting Leverage this year and its still holding it own in the rating, even against the Olympics. That should say something. If they are going to cancel Leverage I think they should give us warning. Announce it the year before “this is the last season”, shows do that all the time. This way the writers could make it go out in style. Have a true finally, not just “Oh that’s all folks”.… Read more »
Renew, they’ve been up against the Olympics plus it was Leverage that got Falling Skies their ratings in the first season of that TV show. Now, because of schedule changes, Leverage aired an hour earlier than last season in the east coast and central time zones. It may not be so bad for EST, but that’s 7:00 pm Central! People are having dinner, the kids are up etc. They may not be able to sit in front of the TV at that time and Central is a huge demographic for all of the TV shows! That said, the only reason… Read more »
Leverage needs to be renewed because!!!! Because it is Leverage and the best damn show on TV! It is a family show and we needs more of them nowadays, it has a great sense of humor about it, the cast is spectacular, and it gets better as it ages. Listen to us fans, we know what we are talking about!
Please Renew Leverage, It is a show that the entire family watches. Best show, best characters!!
RENEW!! Leverage is smart, funny, sexy, timely, poignant, tech-savvy wish fulfillment. The Leverage crew evens the playing field for everyone who’s ever been done wrong by The Man or The System, and we need them to keep us sane. KEEP THE FUN TRAIN ROLLING!!!
Of course Leverage should be renewed for many seasons to come. The writing is smart, I can watch without fear of any type of embarrassment in front of my son, or my mother. A smart show without gore, vulgarity, profanity or nudity… how did that happen? Oh and would you please give us some action figures?
I have never enjoyed a show as much as I have enjoyed Leverage. I have never purchased a DVD set of episodes until Leverage. I have them all. I have friends that have started watching just this season and they love it. Leverage is good family TV. Please give us another season.
Definitely renew leverage. The season has just begun. It is only going to get better
RENEW Leverage of course!!! It’s my favorite show and I haven’t missed a single episode. The cast is just great together and the stories have something for everybody – there’s action, drama and humor. If you haven’t seen it yet tune in Sundays on TNT!!!
leverage is the best show i have seen in a long time, i have watched it since it started. the cast members have awesome chemistry . definately should be continued and promoted more.
Are you serious…OF COURSE it should be RENEWED. Leverage has the best of everything, cast, crew, directors, producers and writers what more could anyone ask for. Well ok we could ask for a SEASON 6
OMG. How can you even ask that question. Of couse we want, need , beg, steal, yell, hit, hack, grift, sing, cry for more seasons. I don´t than to make threats but I wouldn´t watch TNT if it wasn´t for Leverage.