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 keep Nashville our family loves the show. We all watch it. We love the characters and the music.
I love the show, the characters, and LOVE the music! Clare Bowen, Lennon and Maisey are my hands down favorites!
I love it! It is my all-time favourite show. Please keep it going!
I don’t Like the show Nashville – I absolutely LOVE it!!!! Hands down, best show EVER! Thank you so much to CMT for bringing it to us Canadian fans on Sunday night. These last few episodes have been so emotional. The storyline to Nashville was always great and the actors portray the characters so so well. I used to always say that Nashville wouldn’t be Nashville without Deacon & Rayna and their love story. Well, I must admit Raynas character dying left me mad but after finding out it was Connies decision to leave, it made more sense. I hope… Read more »
Loved Nashville when it was on ABC and I still love it now. I’ve watched it from day 1 and it truly is my favorite show. Please keep it going and please don’t leave us hanging! Great music and I love that the actors actually do their own singing. Very talented!
Renewed without question! I have cried so much the last 3 shows, just like they are my family.
I love Nashville. I think this season has been awesome.I just love the story line that is unfolding and seeping relationship and triumph of folks pulling together threw the pain and tears. Please do a 6th season.I think the numbers will only grow again.
PLEASE keep Nashville going for season 6! We were left hanging with the New of Scarlett’s pregnancy, Maddy’s career, just lost Rayna, etc. I LOVE this show and that’s they shoot it 30 miles down the road from me 🙂 The talent on this show is amazing!!
I’ve been watching Nashville since season 1. Love it!!! I was devastated when I heard they were canceling it on ABC. Way to go CMT for keeping it going. Please don’t cancel it there’s SO many storylines still there to go..
I didnt start watching Nashville until a week ago on Netflix for the 1st 4 seasons! I was intridgued by the series! Was so intranced that I have to continue to watch the 5th Season on line as I don’t have cable… was so devasted by Rayna’s death… was a heart warming tribute in Episode 10… loved the talent, the story lines.. always pulling for Decan and Rayna, Scarlette and Gunner, even hoping Avery to have a happy ending! Would so love to see a season 6 but would seem weird without Connie Britton! No matter what, was truly a… Read more »
Nashville has been a great part of my family’s life for the last 5.5 seasons. Heartbreak stricked us by loosing Rehna for sure. We feel as though the cast and show are part of our family. We would be for sure ever devastated if the program was cancelled. Please please do not cancel our family.
Of course bring it back.Great familiar entertainment and great music
Yes Season 6
Season 6 please. I love this show.
I would love this show to continue, please bring more seasons. We want to see how the other caracters move on with their lives after the queen of country passed. Please don’t the audience hanging on the limbo.