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?
I love this show! The characters and storys are well written and acted. They are my favorite gang (of thieves) on TV and definitaly deserve another season!
I love Leverage! It is one of the few TV shows that I follow consistently and never miss an episode. I watch episodes multiple times and buy the DVD as soon as it comes out. I would love to see a 6th season of the show. Please don’t cancel this show, TNT! It still has more stories to be told!
Leverage is my favorite currently airing TV show. Blending humor, action, and drama, this show is both witty and touching, engaging and heartwarming. Best ensemble on TV right now, hands down. Keep it coming, Leverage! Renew them, TNT!
I love Leverage. The cast and the writing are excellent.
So nice to have an intelligent show – so tired of shows that depend on skin for ratings. Please keep this show going!
Yes to more Leverage! It’s got one of the best ensemble casts out there and it emphasizes FUN while bringing down bad guys. Keep on bringing it on!
More Leverage. Much more. Thats really all there is to say. I am an international viewer and I can not wait for the new episode each week. The show is great in so many ways it would take too long to mention here and other people have already listet all the reasons.
So bring on more seasons, please, more.
Leverage is brilliant – and just now really hitting it’s stride! We’ve watched and adored it from the beginning – and only recently earned the right for Leverage to go into syndication. New fans are finding Leverage every day since syndication hit! It would be completely unfair to rob them of future seasons of a show they’ve only now come to love… especially since the ratings continue to GROW! YES! We want a Season 6… 7… 8… 9… etc.! LOL! NCIS is on Season 10, Law and Order is on, what? 25? We want more Leverage!
Peace.
levrage is the best show ever we go for season six
Oh course it should be renewed. A good fun show, it would be a travisty if it was cancelled.
Leverage is a great show!! I also own all of the DVDs from seasons 1-4. It should definitely be renewed for a 6th season!!
I so hope this show is renewed again for season 6 and many more! It’s about the only show I watch any more. It has wonderful writing, excellent acting and is just an all around entertaining show that grabs your interest and keeps it. I love the characters and the story lines are great, right out of the news! Please keep this great show coming!
DEFINITELY SEASON 6 !!!!!!!!!!!!! AND 7,8,…….
Yes…it needs a 6th season. Christian Kane is so amazing on that show. How could we ever get enough of him. And the rest of the team is great also. Why would TNT even think about taking it off the air now. It’s just hitting it’s stride. We need more Leverage!!!
Leverage should be Renewed 4 A 6th Srason! Its A awsome show! Tnt would be Stupied Not to!