Last year, the MacGyver TV show dropped significantly in the ratings, particularly in the demo, where its rank slipped to 19th out of the 26 scripted CBS TV series we tracked. While that weaker performance might see many shows cancelled, the CBS audience skews older and in terms of total viewership, it ranked 11th. Now that it is back for a third season, can it regain its lost viewers, or even attract new ones? Will MacGyver be cancelled or renewed for season four? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
A CBS action-adventure series, MacGyver stars Lucas Till, George Eads, Tristin Mays, Justin Hires, and Meredith Eaton. The reimagined drama centers on Angus “Mac” MacGyver (Till), a 20-something adventurer. Mac creates a secret organization within the US government. There, he uses his vast scientific knowledge and extraordinary talent for unconventional problem solving to save the world.
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 second season of MacGyver on CBS averaged a 0.83 rating in the 18-49 year old viewer demographic and a total audience of 6.862 million (live + same day).
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 MacGyver TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season CBS?
*5/9/19 update: CBS has renewed MacGyver for a fourth season.
Please return MacGyver with Lucas Till as soon as possible. This is a great great show and I am dying to see it. I have watched it from the beginning.
MacGyver is the best series for me. I love this series just great and funny. She just has a certain charm. And there is not even a George Eads important. He always talked too much to me. The other actors, especially Lukas Till, make the series a hit for me. So I hope that there will be a fourth season. I would like to watch this series every day. So I hope for many more seasons of this great series. 🙂
Bring back Jack. Replacement isn’t working.
Oh you mean that’s silly woman who looks obnoxiously out a place in the show.It was a disaster. OK she’s cute she’s sexy but does not looks like she can play the part whatsoever it’s terrible totally nightmarish utter garbage.
I like the new mac keep it on the air
Keep the show,
Absolutely can’t stand the new Jack Dalton replacement. I honestly can’t even watch this series any more and know of several others that agree. This show can be cancelled as far as I’m concerned, I can’t watch it anymore anyway!
Please keep macgyver on air. Although it will be disappointing to see jack Dalton go, I am interested in seeing what direction they chose to go without him. Him and macgyver have crazy good chemistry. I love this show and will continue to watch for as long as it is on air.
Hi Troy I agree with you . I ‘m huge fan of the new macgyver show and old show. Yes it’s disappointing that jack is leaving , I thought 3 names that can replace jack 1 is Maddie husband Ethan 2 Charley Robinson he one that worked with Macgyver during war.3 teamed up with Murdoc. Macgyver is doing well in the ratings and has alot of momentum
I enjoy this show but I can’t see it going on without Jack. Jack and Mac had chemistry that can’t be replaced; the Jack character added both serious drama and comedy; nobody can replace him; Mac without Jack does not interest me much. Too bad his altercation with whomever ended with him wanted to be released from his contract early; I don’t think it had a lot to do with filing in Atlanta as he new that from the start and as far as he wanted to spend more time with his three year old daughter I still believe the… Read more »
Any conversion is difficult, but George Eads is replaceable. It takes time to get used to it. I am extremely disappointed with the behavior of George Eads so behaves no professional actor. My opinion !
These are good suggestions.
Everyone is replaceable, especially George Eads I’m extremely disappointed. this is not the way a professional behaves.
I think the actors are good, it’s a good show. My complaint, however, I think that the writers are incompetent. From the first show the fluidity was too long, dialogue poor, and no interest even though all of the tv shows have similar stories, the writer/director is poor, to say the least. Hope it’s corrected and kept on the air. Perhaps be subject to USA rather than the world?
I love MacGuyver. Season 4 pls
I love MacGyver!
I like macgyver to come season 4 or more there is not much shows in fridays
Hell no it should not be canceled. It is a whole lothbe then the one. At least the this MacGyver. This MacGyver. It really needs to sat on tha air for at least 10th season
Awesome show – like old AND this new version. Hope this stays on at least 7 years!
I love the show. Just binge watched 2 seasons in 3 days. Hope it stays around for years to come. The cast is amazing and couldn’t be more perfect for the show. Keep up the fantastic work.
New watcher to the show and it seems to be very good.
Would like it to be around longer. The episode with the “Ghost” was very good. Great episode