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 started watching this show because of Chip and Hayden. I never listen to country music or a country fan, but I love this show. Please keep it going.
Yes Please
Its an awesome show ! Country music is all about America
I certainly hope you finish showing season 5, as well as keep it around here several more seasons. It’s my very favorite!!
Please keep this amazing show on the air!!!!
Nashville is my very favorite TV show. Please don’t cancel.
Please do not cancel this show, it is amazing! I really enjoy watching Nashville.
Love the show. Please renew
I would like to see CMT continue this program.. Not many dramas left worth watching that arent crime dramas or fake supernatural crap…..
I believe nashville should continue its amazing show and I enjoyed watching all the seasons on Hulu due to I don’t have actual cable i think it’s a really good show and they left a lot unanswered questions with how they left it in episode 11 they should definitely continue
I can’t believe there was only 11 episodes for season 5. I hope the show isn’t over and they come back with a season 6. Especially since the way the show ended.
Please do not end this show, I love this show. I always make sure I catch it. Love that they chose to do a show about Nashville, my home town.
Awesome show love it…. Was 3/9/17 the last show for season 5
Please do not end the series. Keep it on the air till for ever.
Please do not cancel this show. There are enough excellent actors & singers to continue the show. People who are unable to watch on Thursday nights may be watching On Demand. Please continue with season 6 This is one of the best shows on television. Beautiful cast, excellent episodes and great country music. It truly is one of the best shows on television. Please don’t cancel. Thank You