Last season, it looked like Nashville might be cancelled but ABC decided to renew the show instead. Will the ratings rise in season two so its future is assured or will the numbers drop so it cancelled this time? We’ll have to wait and see.
The Nashville TV show revolves around a rising country star (Hayden Panettiere) and a legendary superstar (Connie Britton) whose fame is fading. Others in the cast are Charles Esten, Eric Close, Clare Bowen, Sam Palladio, Jonathan Jackson, Chris Carmack, Lennon Stella, and Maisy Stella.
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 the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
5/10 update: Nashville has been renewed for a third season of 22 episodes by ABC.
Final season averages: 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.34 million total viewers.
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For comparisons: The first season of Nashville averaged a 1.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 5.94 million total viewers.
Note: Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you still like the Nashville TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for a third season?
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I, for the most part, have never been a country fan. My sister raved about this show and told me if I gave it a chance, I’d love it. Well… She was right. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this show and it has definitely renewed my interest in country. The sound of the show is truly original, and the actors and actresses are extremely talented. I find myself singing songs from different episodes and eagerly anticipating the next episode. I’ve spent over 6 hours watching it on HULU, into the wee hours of the morning because I couldn’t stop watching. LOVE… Read more »
This is one of two shows I watch weekly. The writing is fresh and the actors are multi-talented. I hope ABC choses to renew for a third season and on.
I love this show; the characters, the music, the relationships. The writing is excellent and the cast is the best, especially Rayna, Deacon, Rayna’s daughters, and Juliette. I can’t wait for the next episode as soon as the current one ends. Please don’t cancel this show. There is so much garbage on TV that we need to keep the quality shows going.
Everything fits SO well in this show … The characters … The fabulous music … The plot twists … LOVE this show!!! Please do NOT cancel it !!
Please renew! One of my favorites!
I watch about 35 tv shows and Nashville is in my top 5. Outside of loving the show, I love the soundtack, too. PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL THIS SHOW!!!
The best drama on tv today..please do not cancel!
Love this show!!!! Don’t cancel!!
Please keep the show! Great actors and an awesome storyline!
Please keep this show! Great, strong women characters and fantastic music.
Love this show ,the Ryan’s and Deacon love story is fabulous
Please keep this show. I love the music and down load it from iTunes. The plot and story lines are great. I think Hayden should have won the award this year,but there’s no counting for taste. Excellent job ABC this show is worth keeping. Lot s of story line going on that could actually be real.
I am more than beyond hoping that Nashville will be picked up for another season.
Look forward to this every week. Hoping Mickey who works at ABC has it right and the shows on. It’s one of the best scripted shows on now with great music and characters. More please!