CBS is saving MacGyver. Today, the network announced they’ve given a full season order to the reboot series.
Based on the ’80s action drama, the show stars Lucas Till as a young Angus MacGyver, a government agent who uses his unique problem-solving skills to save people’s lives. The cast also includes George Eads, Sandrine Holt, Tristin Mays, and Justin Hires.
Though MacGyver‘s ratings have declined a little since its premiere in September, the show still brings in strong numbers. Four episodes in, the drama has received an average of 1.30 in the 18-49 demo and 8.890 million viewers.
In addition to MacGyver, CBS has also given a full season order to Kevin Can Wait and Bull.
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CBS has given full season orders to three top rated new series, including the #1 and #2 new series, BULL and KEVIN CAN WAIT, and Friday’s #1 new series, MACGYVER.
The three shows, along with the Network’s returning hit programs, have helped CBS win the first three weeks of the season for the eighth consecutive year. In addition, all three have improved their time period, compared to a year ago.
“We’re thrilled viewers have embraced these three shows creatively,” said Glenn Geller, President, CBS Entertainment. “Each one has made an immediate and positive impact on our schedule, while significantly contributing to growing their respective nights.”
BULL, the #1 new program of the season, is averaging 17.32 million viewers, 2.6/09 in adults 18-49 and 3.8/11 in adults 25-54. BULL has improved the year ago Tuesday (9:00-10:00 PM) time period by +18% in viewers, +24% in adults 18-49 and +23% in adults 25-54.
KEVIN CAN WAIT, the season’s #1 new comedy in viewers and key demographics, is averaging 11.26 million viewers, 2.8/09 in adults 18-49 and 4.0/11 in adults 25-54 on Mondays (8:30-9:00 PM). Compared to the year ago time period, KEVIN CAN WAIT is up +10% in viewers, +17% in adults 18-49 and +14% in adults 25-54.
MACGYVER, Friday’s #1 new program, is averaging 11.35 million viewers, 1.9/08 in adults 18-49 and 2.7/10 in adults 25-54, winning its (8:00-9:00 PM) time period in all these measures. MACGYVER is up +55% in viewers, +12% in adults 18-49 and +17% in adults 25-54 compared to the year ago time period.
About BULL:
BULL stars Michael Weatherly, Freddy Rodriguez, Geneva Carr, Jaime Lee Kirschner, Annabelle Attanasio and Chris Jackson. Mark Goffman, Paul Attanasio, Dr. Phil McGraw, Steven Spielberg, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank and Jay McGraw are executive producers for CBS Television Studios.
About KEVIN CAN WAIT:
KEVIN CAN WAIT stars Kevin James, Erinn Hayes, Taylor Spreitler, Mary-Charles Jones, James DiGiacomo, Ryan Cartwright, Lenny Venito, Gary Valentine and Leonard Earl Howze. Kevin James, Bruce Helford, Rock Reuben, Jeff Sussman, Andy Fickman and Tony Sheehan are executive producers for CBS Television Studios in association with Sony Pictures Television.
On Oct. 24, KEVIN CAN WAIT moves to its new regular time period on Mondays (8:00-8:30 PM, ET/PT), leading into the series premiere of MAN WITH A PLAN (8:30-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
About MACGYVER:
MACGYVER stars Lucas Till, George Eads, Sandrine Holt, Justin Hires and Tristan Mays. Peter Lenkov, Craig O’Neill, James Wan, Henry Winkler, Lee Zlotoff and Michael Clear are executive producers for CBS Television Studios in association with Lionsgate.”
What do you think? Are you watching MacGyver? How does it compare to the original series?
Thank Love macgyver!!! It brings me back to original many years ago. Love the actors and new ways of getting out of troubles!!!
Please don’t cancel this great Friday night program. It’s terrific!!!!
I didn’t know at first how I would feel about a new MacGyver. I love my original MacGyver, but I do believe in giving new shows a chance. I’m so glad I did. I love the new show. The cast is amazing and I look forward to seeing them on my dvr when I get home from work. I love Jack more now then I did back then. The character Jack isn’t causing MacGyver to get him out of trouble. He is MacGyvers teammate and has his back no matter what.
I love Mcgyver please don’t cancel it.
Please keep Macgyver it’s a great refreshing show.
I like and enjoy the show. The show moves at a fast pace with great details that are presented in each episode. At the beginning of each week the team receives an assignment and details of the mission. The team quickly discovers that everything goes sideways in multiple directions. The team has to work together with each of their valuable work skills (computer, high tech science/MIT College, old fashion kick butt, disguise work, and many other unique ways to complete the mission. Each of the characters are interesting and as a team they are terrific.! Please renew this show. It… Read more »
I liked this show until you replaced the Team Leader in charge. I mean she went undercover and into the field she was a real part of the team. Now you have replaced her with this terrible little person that has a horrible attitude toward the team. She berates the team undermines them then acts like she has all their best interests in mind after she tells them everything they have done wrong. She is a horrible addition to this show. I have stopped watching this show and will only go back after you get rid of her. Why did… Read more »
Its not their fault. The person who plays patti signed on a current new show with ABC and left Macgyver for good because they would clash in schedules. She made her choice i love her but i hope she doesn’t regret it
I was really looking forward to the show before it started,then I watched I thought it was a little far fetched looked like it was trying to hard. Watched the 2nd and 3rd now I don’t watch it any more sorry not very good
I absolutely look forward to the new MacGyver every Friday evening… It is a great addition to Hawaii Five-O and Blue Bloods… CBS has a real winner with this series and I very much like how George Eads compliments Lucas Till… They have great chemistry together and the show is very compelling and has lots of action which keeps me watching… The writing is very good and is very appealing to a male audience. Keep up the great Scripts… I will continue to watch.
Love the show it does remind me of the original. I even loved how you brought Merdoct. Now if you can bring in Harry I think you would have a winner. Let there be a second season!
Can’t remember the last time we made sure to be home on a Friday night to watch a TV show. My son and family LOVE MacGyver! Hope it’s renewed for season 2