In May 2016, ABC cancelled the Nashville TV series after four years. Luckily for the drama’s fans, the studio was able to make a deal with CMT to pick up season five. Now, Nashville was never a hit in the ratings on ABC but we know the numbers will surely be a lot lower on CMT, a small cable channel. Will the ratings be good enough for the series to be renewed for a sixth season or, will it be cancelled instead? Stay tuned.
In season five, the Nashville TV show continues to follow the lives and careers of country music superstars Juliette Barnes (Hayden Panettiere) and Rayna Jaymes (Connie Britton). The rest of the CMT cast includes Charles Esten, Clare Bowen, Sam Palladio, Chris Carmack, Jonathan Jackson, Lennon Stella, and Maisy Stella. Recurring performers are expected to include David Alford, Ed Amatrudo, Kourtney Hansen, Scott Reeves, Kyle Dean Massey, Rhiannon Giddens, Bridgit Mendler, Jen Richards, Murray Bartlett, Cameron Scoggins, Joseph David-Jones, Joanie Stewart, and Christian Coulson. Will Chase is expected to guest as Luke Wheeler.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
4/10 Update: Nashville has been renewed for season six on CMT and season five returns in June. Details here.
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Note: The “special preview” premiere was simulcast on VH1 (0.04 in the demo with 93,000 viewers), MTV (0.06 demo with 180,000), Nick-at-Nite (0.20 demo and 644,000), and TV Land (0.08 demo with 403,000).
Last year comparison: The fourth season of Nashville on ABC averaged a 0.96 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.19 million total viewers.
What do you think? Do you like the Nashville TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a sixth season on CMT?
11/17 update: CMT has announced Nashville will end after season six on CMT. Details here.
Please renew! Losing Rayna was a shock, but you have been able to tastefully introduce different and diversified lifestyles without shocking human nature. I say renew, advertise more, and give the show a chance!
Love this show so much..please renew season 6!!!!
I loved the show but concerned with rayna leaving the show and her being one of the main characters how it will survive..please renew..i loved the music.
Please renew Miss Rayna but still love the show
Please renew. Love the show and miss it
Nashville is an amazing show. Renew for Season 6
Please bring it back I love it a lot! We need to know what happens next!!
Please Season 6
This is my favorite show. Please do not cancel.
Please renew the show. It is a weekly favorite of mine.
bring it back. great show.
Please bring Nashville back for season 6….one of my favorite shows
This drama really is inspiring to many. It has covered so many really life connections for people. I know one of the main characters is gone, but I know that the writers will continue to write amazing storylines. The anticipation of what’s to come is exciting. Please continue to script this incredible show.
Please bring Nashville back for a season 6. It’s stars and story plot are so good and different from the everyday ho-hum shows!!
This is a great drama with wonderful actors and storylines! It was sad to see Rayna leave the show but this show still is the highlight of my week and I think that CMT should absolutely produce Season 6