Last week, CBS aired the first episode of Made in Jersey, their new Friday night drama. Is it time for the show to be cancelled already?
Sandwiched between venerable CSI: NY and popular Blood Brothers, the premiere of Made in Jersey registered a disappointing 1.1 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic with 7.82 million viewers. Year-to-year, the network was down significantly in the timeslot. Last season’s A Gifted Man also aired on Friday nights and never fell that low. It was cancelled after 16 episodes.
Both CSI: NY and Blue Bloods performed better than Jersey, seemingly an indication that viewers went out of their way to avoid watching the new show.
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Last night, according to the fast affiliate ratings, Made in Jersey registered a 1.0 demo rating with 6.77 million, a week-to-week decline of 27% in the demo and 13% in viewers. Clearly the premiere’s ratings weren’t a fluke. Not enough people want to spend their time watching the show, even when compared to other Friday night series.
Unless the numbers turn around, it’s certain that Made in Jersey will be cancelled. At this point, once has to wonder if CBS will pull the show before all of the episodes have aired — if not soon then before November sweeps begins. If the cast and crew are still in production, the network could also shut them down.
What do you think? Should CBS continue to air Made in Jersey? Why do you think that more people aren’t watching the show?
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27 Comments on "Made in Jersey: Should the New TV Series Be Cancelled?"
I liked the program and while settin my recorder for future telecast found it had been cancelled. I’m sure it will show up on a cable network and we will be able to see it soon.
Each network program director has his own opinion of what they think we like. Thank you for cable network choices.
This was one of the best new shows & better than some of the old shows still on. I would like to see it on longer.
This is the problem on television now, the Networks don’t give a show a real chance. How can they really be sure of a show after only 2 shows. Doesn’t anyone remember M*A*S*H !!!!!!!!!
I really enjoyed this show and looked forward to watching it. I think you should put it back on the air.
I loved it!
For CBS to cancel a show after only 2 airings is ridiculous! I won’t be watching Undercover Boss, because I don’t like reality shows. Give a new drama a chance, CBS, you didn’t even promote it!!!
jag , ncis , cheers, and i agree friday night is party night who home, cbs sucks for pulling it
no 2 shows arent enought to pull it yet should let frist season run then see
I don’t think 2 episodes can actually determine the demise a a good show. Cheers would have never made history if it was viewed the same way. Just recently, Ted Danson admitted that the show got a slow start and had to change its time slot before it became a hit. I’m just so tired of these Network Exec’s deciding that they can actually make an intelligent decision by viewing 2 episondes.
It’s a terrible show. I couldn’t finish wantching episode 1. didn’t turn on eposode 2.
I can’t believe CBS would cancel Made in Jersey only after showing two episodes. I thought the show was awesome and it would get better as time passes. Now I won’t be able to watch Janet which’s part of the reason I watch.
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Well, it was pretty much over before it started, they wouldn’t even put on the 3rd episode before they canceled it. CBS, you f**king suck. Just like fox, you have some best shows, and you cancel a lot of them.
Nothing appealing to this show. It should never been aired.
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Watched the first 2 episodes today on demand. I liked it and the cast. I am a big good wife fan and i will watch this.