Tuesday night, FOX debuted a new drama for the Summer months, Mental. So, did the premiere’s ratings make the network crazy-happy or just drive them crazy?
Mental revolves around an unorthodox psychiatrist who becomes the Director of Mental Health at a fictional Los Angeles hospital. Created by Dan LeVine and co-executive produced by his sister, Deborah Joy LeVine, the series stars Chris Vance, Annabella Sciorra, Derek Webster, Jacqueline McKenzie, Marisa Ramirez, Nicholas Gonzalez, and Edwin Hodge.
The series premiered on Tuesday night and finished in third place for the 9pm hour with 5.8 million viewers and a 2.1/5 rating/share among the 18-49 demographic.
Those numbers aren’t that impressive but the drama did build on its lead-in, a rerun of the popular and very compatible House. There was also very little drop off between Mental’s first and second half hours, indicating that most watched the entire episode.
So, while Mental didn’t have a great debut, it wasn’t bad either. As we enter into the Summer months, viewership tends to fall off so the network may be okay with these numbers. But, will people return for subsequent installments? Will FOX give the show a second season once all 13 episodes have aired? We’ll have to wait and see.
So, what did you think? Is the show worth keeping or should it be cancelled?
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i was checking on some updates on this issue and fell upon this message board, you guys have to bring back this episode back! It was fantastic! I loved it!
I loved that show! I want more. It was awesome.
Love this show. Just came across this survey looking to see if fox had announced it was returning this summer I really really hope so!
I enjoyed this show when it came out. It put a good insight on things that people may not know about facilities like that, but also making it something that was watchable.. taking some of the reality out of it. It was a great show, and I love the little bit of drama that was added into the show!
“Mental” was a great show, What is Fox thinking? Very few shows are this interesting. Bring it back Fox!
Really, really love Mental. It would wonderful if it had a second season. One of the best shows we have seen in a long time. Miss is terribly. Please, please bring it back. We never missed an episode.
I think Mental should have a second season. It is one of the best shows that I have watched!! It is absolutely amazing!!
Please bring it back!!!!!!!!!!
Mental was a GREAT new show that I was told about and watched it weekly until the season finale.
I was wondering when/if it was going to be returning, so went to the internet to see what comments were coming up.
I HOPE IT COMES BACK, as there is very fews on these days with a new concept that captures you attention thoughout the entire show.
BRING THE SHOW BACK, and KEEP IT !!!
I never missed an episode of Mental. I watched all 13, and was bummed when I had to tape two of the shows, to view them later than the night they were actually aired.
YES!!! Please bring back the show, it’s absolutely unlike any other series I’ve ever watched. I actually learned quite a lot about different mental conditions, and recently being diagnosed with bi-polar II, I appreciate the twist this show puts on mental health. It’s hopeful.
Good job FOX!!
Cheri McLaughlin
I hope they bring The Mental back! I enjoyed it very much and have been watching for it on the t.v. guide only to be disappointed its not airing. What I enjoyed about this show is that gives mental illness a face. So many people suffer from mental illness and are afraid of talking about it because of the stigma associated with it. We need this show with its fresh air approach to this problem in society.
Puhleasssssssse dont cancel it it and house are my 2 favorite shows i love the psych in it and i love how he actually cares 4 his patients. If it cant be around during the year summer would be ok
I was in LOVE with this show! i am soooo freaking sad they stopped after the first season! It was like house yes but it was totally different at the same time.. Im a psyc major so i luv the psychiatricness of it all. It was the best show ever and i would totally flip if they did decide to bring it back.
My absolute FAVOURITE new show was Mental. It was a psych version of House, same type of set up, only with totally different characters and a quirky new twist! Not only was the show entertaining as heck, but it was also getting awareness out about the variety and impact of mental disorders. I could see it helping to take some of the sting and stigma out of psych disorders. In this day and age when we are trying as a society to promote that suffering from a psychiatric disorder is nothing to be ashamed of, a show like Mental has… Read more »
Mental was one of my favorite new shows that aired last year. I looked forward to watching it every time it came on, even my husband watched it w/me. (that’s saying a lot) So yes I do hope they will bring Mental back this year for season 2!