Murder in the First: Season Three Ratings

The ratings for the first season of Murder in the First weren’t very good and the second season’s were much worse. Still, TNT has renewed it each time. Will the numbers rise this time around or, will they drop lower? Cancelled or renewed for season four? Stay tuned.

In the third season of Murder in the First, San Francisco homicide detectives Terry English (Taye Diggs) and Hildy Mulligan (Kathleen Robertson) deal with personal issues and investigate a football player’s murder. Meanwhile, District Attorney Siletti reels from a tragedy that may jeopardize his career. Others in the cast include Raphael Sbarge, Ian Anthony Dale, Currie Graham, and Mimi Kirkland.

The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.

10/12 update: TNT has cancelled Murder in the First so there won’t be a fourth season. Details here.

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For comparisons: The second season of Murder in the First averaged a 0.31 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.06 million total viewers.

What do you think? Do you like watching Murder in the First TV series on TNT? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season?