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.
Nashville is awesome television, I look forward to each episode. The world could use more good clean tv like Nashville, plus fabulous actors, story lines, and music. Fingers crossed for more seasons ahead!!!
Please please continue with season 6 th was so disappointed when it was cancelled just learned cmt took it over.enjoy every minute of it. Let people nknow it’s still on CMT than you will have a better rating
PLEASE RENEW! One of my favorite shows!
I have watched Nashville since day one. Was excited about having a weekly show to watch. I have not missed an episode and I hope it stays on TV for more seasons of great music. There is nothing better than country music
I really enjoy Nasville and would live to see it renewed to see what happens with the characters without Rayna
I don’t believe I’m making a personal attack. I’m merely stating that the writers have slanted the show toward a soap box opera, forgetting that the original premise was to promote the country music business and young and upcoming stars.
3/18/2017……… I believe the reason Nashville is in trouble is the team of writers. They have turned Nashville into another “General Hospital” or “Days of our Lives”. For me, it was the music. It was hearing those new songs – watching those young newcomers make a mark in show business, their struggles to suceed . An example, of what I’m saying, can be found by comparing the first two or three shows (season one) to the last couple in season six. Take a count of either the number of songs or the minutes devoted to songs. Then you’ll see why… Read more »
Please do not cancel Nashville! This is the only program I did watch on ABC, but now on CMT and I know so many others watch it! Again, PLEASE don’t cancel NASHVILLE
So many people will be disappointed if Nashville does not return. What could possibly be the problem? Everyone I know just lives for this show, Nashville. Please allow it to return. It has so much to offer.
Like this show, please renee
Love this show!!! With all the crap on TV, I beg please keep this going!!!!!
Love love love nashville please dont cancel this show its about time the networks stopped cancelling awesome shows like this its one of the best shows I’ve see in many many years
Please please please keep Nashville on the air! Loved it before It was On CMT and it was even better Season 5! The pace of the show was better than ever! So much talent on the show! Always look forward to it every week. Hate when each episode is over.
Nashville I love this show I get very deeply in each episode its very moving . love the talent all around.please don’t take such great talent away bring on season 6 don’t let it end.Best show
on the air its realistic, romantic,heartbreaking ,happy list goes on
Oh my you hit it on the nail with this show Nashville .Love it its so moving and deep so realistic as country music songs are to our everyday lifes.I love the show please don’t cancel it out there are many people that love this show DON’T LET US DOWN