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.
I wish the show would go back to macgyver, and let the new girl get less air time.looks like she is the main character, don’t like it.
What happened to Nick
PLEASE BRING MACGYVER BACK IT WAS A WONDERFUL SHOW I LOVE IT I HAVE BEEN OUT AROUND GEORGIA WHERE THEY HAVE BEEN FEELING THE SCENES AND WATCH SOME OF THE FILM ACTION IT’S VERY EXCITING TO WATCH THEM FILM THE SHOW AND IS VERY EXCITED TO SEE THE SHOW AND WATCH ALL THE CRAZY THINGS THAT MACGYVER DOES IT’S ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS OUT THERE SO AGAIN PLEASE BRING MACGYVER BACK
I’m exited for season 4 of MaCgyver as each one gets better. Less gun use and more problem solving. I have the entire library of the original series to look back on and it never gets old. I certainly hope this re boot will be a long running series. I wish the problem solving process was slower so you can understand what ” MaCgyver ” is doing to get out of a jam. Keep it going and more episodes. Friday night is MaCgyver night.
I want Jack back
I just found out that MacGyver was renewed for season 4, however it has been bumped to mid-season 2020 to make room for Magnum PI; I wonder if this is the end of the line for this series. I still enjoy it but not near as much as when Jack was in the cast; Mac needs Jack as the chemistry was off the charts but then again it was George Eads decision to leave; too bad as he hurt the show in leaving when he did but he has to do what is best for me; I think bad move… Read more »
A few weeks ago I read that the whole production moved to a new area and “Jack” want to be near his family. That’s why he left the team, but he is not dead! We just have to hope he comes back. 🙂
I can’t wait for season 4!!! But i have to say, when George left for me it changed the dynamics of the show. Lucus and George really played off each others characters so well.
All that being said ……macgyver has the sexiest cast on tv
Me too!!!
Love macGyver please bring back season four
No jack no watch…….it’s now bad
I loved the original and love this even more. I was never really a fan of Eads as Jack weird and cheesy. After a while the character grew on me a bit but was not disappointed to see him leave. I don’t mind Desi but would still rather see a guy in the bodyguard roll. Kinda like the bromance concept. Lol please renew for a 4th season and continue to build the characters! Love Macgyver
Where is Jack? Cancel.
The series is awesome and definitely deserves a 4th season. Please extend by a 4th season. 🙂
Not without Jack it isn’t. It stinks no I’m not watching it anymore without him. The woman is just horrifically horrible! It’s unwatchable she isn’t convincing!
Love love this show. Renew season 4!!!
Love this show needs to be renewed for season 4
It needs to be renewed
I love this show. Please don’t cancel it.
I enjoy the show but I really miss George Eads as Jack; it is just not the same for me without him; the new girl is ok but can’t take his place; it would be nice to see Jack come back even for a guest appearance; Mac did mention him at the end of last week’s show as he was the best agent he ever worked with but that Desi was doing a good job; not quite the same. The show is also having rating issues as it keeps dropping in the ratings; not sure if it will be renewed… Read more »
Correct Desi stays, I go she stinks.