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?
Renew Leverage!!! Only show I consistently watch when aired. Great cast, brilliant writing. This weeks episode (hockey) was great. Keep it on the air!
RENEW!!! Love this show! Please renew!!
RENEW! It is the ONLY thing I look forward to anymore! If I don’t have Leverage, what’s the point in having TV!!!
It HAS to be renewed!!! I love this show to pieces 🙂
It needs to be renewed. We love this show and the cast. Can’t get enough Leverage! Its a smart, funny, and dramatic show that we adore!
I absolutely love Leverage!!! Can’t get enough of that show, definitely a MUST RENEW!
This is a fantastic show! Who wouldn’t want another season? The cast is extraordinary, the writers are great, wonderful crew and production!
I say yes for season 6 and more after that!
ABSOLUTELY! Leverage is probably the best action/drama/comedy TV show out there. Keep it going! Don’t stop! TV won’t be the same without it.
This is a terrific, good guys win show. Acting is great, stories are clever and interesting. This show showcases the characters and combines humor with action. I don’t watch very many programs any more, they are either depressing and grim, silly sit coms, or even sillier reality programs. Please do not cancel Leverage. It’s in a class by itself.
Leverage should absolutely be renewed for Season 6 — and beyond, and with more episodes per season. It’s just reaching its stride, the stories are getting increasingly interesting and the actors are settling into the character, the writers into how to write it and how to break the pattern; their directors are firmly based in the process of creating an episode of Leverage in 7 days…this is a show that is only becoming better. Not to renew it would be insane.
Absolutely needs a sixth season! No doubt about it. Out of all the many (too many!) TV shows I watch, Leverage is definitely my number one. Superior storytelling and acting and, just plain everything! I would boycott TNT if they ever made the stupid decision not to bring it back for another season. TNT is my favorite station for a reason (Leverage!). And if they get rid of that reason, well. No reason to stay loyal, no reason to tune in anymore.
Leverage is seriously the only thing that I find worthwhile on TV. I let my cable go when the season ends, and start it up again in July for the premiere. I buy the DVDs as soon as they come out, and can’t figure out why TNT doesn’t think they’re making money on this HIT show? Best Buy was sold out and I got the last S4 in Target. So they’re not making as MUCH money as they wanted? In this economy, it’s a wonder anyone is making any money at all. PLEASE save this show, and bring it back… Read more »
TNT, please keep Leverage going for a sixth season and many more. It’s the one show I never miss an episode of. There are still so many more stories this show has to tell. Great cast of characters, great stories and wonderful actors – it’s the best of TV!!!!
Yes, yes, yes. leverage is one if the best shows on tv. I have to watch every episode. Absolutely love it.
RENEW RENEW RENEW!!!! I ONLY watch this show on primetime…the rest I watch reruns of cancelled shows that were my favs! Don’t make this one of those! RENEW RENEW RENEW!!!