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.
I have been a long time fan, but I believe it’s time to end the show. It’s just beating a dead horse at this point. It also feels empty without Rayna.
Actually seems more interesting without Reyna
A great show better than empire
Love ,love the show. Hoping for lot’s of episodes of season five and more. Rayna’dead was shocking ,and that’s shame because she was the soul of the show. Realy loving the songs in show. I must say that I didnt’t know that I love country ❤❤ I am from Croatia
Nashville was renewed for SEASON 6 on April 10th. 16 episodes to run at the start of 2018. Yippee!
Definately am hoping for season six or lots more episodes on season 5! Love this show so much!
I love this show.Please do not cancel.This show and another are the only television I watch and follow.I love the cast and the music.
Please renew I love the show so much I have all the seasons on dvd I want the rest please
Please renew the Nashville show it was one of the best shows,i miss it and have been hoping it would be back on . I have seen every show that was aired.
YES!!!!! MORE seasons of Nashville!
Please do not cancel! I love Nashville! I will miss Rayne but excited to see what comes next.
I loved season five even with the loss of Rayna James. Love the characters and the music. Please continue!
Love the show and really hope it continues.. Was upset about Rayna, but still looking forward to what is going to happen next.
We are Nashville fans from Austria! Looking forward to season 6!!!
Even though I don’t get CMT on my TV, I think it should continue on. Love the characters and music.
I was shocked when abc cancelled the show but very happy when CMT network picked it up. I’ve watched the 11 episodes twice totally heart broken over Rayna’s death :'( :'( :'( CMT cannot leave the show up in the air like I’ve watched Nashville since season 1. I am so looking forward to season 6,7,8 and so on I’ve never missed an episode the show the actors writers are incredible amazing you have to come back.
Please bring a season 6 I am in love with this show. ❤ I bought all the songs on ITunes.