The ratings for NCIS dropped last season but the series remained the most-watched TV show on network television. While there seems to be no chance of NCIS being cancelled, shows do get more expensive the longer they’re on the air and this one’s been around a long time. Could this be the final season or is a 13th season renewal all-but guaranteed? Stay tuned.
On NCIS, Jethro Gibbs (Mark Harmon) and his team of special agents continue to investigate crimes that involve the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Co-stars are Emily Wickersham, Michael Weatherly, Sean Murray, David McCallum, Pauley Perrette, Rocky Carroll, and Brian Dietzen.
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.
5/11 update: To no surprise, CBS has renewed NCIS for a 13th season.
Final season averages: 2.43 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 17.26 million total viewers.
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Due to a Nielsen glitch, some of the early ratings of the 2014-15 season were revised a few weeks later.
For comparisons: The 11th season of NCIS averaged a 2.8 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 18.5 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 NCIS TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for a 13th season? How long should it continue?
Bishop hasn’t worked out. But even more, I’m tired of all the terrorist episodes. I’m sure the writers had pretty much worn out the usual murder scenarios, but terrorism just takes the show out of its strength. The family atmosphere among the key cast is all but gone. Abby is hardly ever seen. Isn’t she one of the favorite actors? Go back to basics, NCIS!
I don’t think it will matter if bishop is gone or not. Too many people like her just as many people who dislike her. it’s just that it already runs for 12 seasons. But I grew up with NCIS, I was 9 when it came on and I am 21 now. I would love it to continue until season 15 because I think that’s a nice number. In that time they can give every character a nice closure story, no matter which way it goes, without it being rushed. we still miss so much, such as childhood or teen flashback… Read more »
If they would get rid of Emily Wickersham, the ratings would go back up. She is annoying as heck and I can’t watch her. I was really hoping they’d bring Dorny back and rotate females if they must. But get rid of Bishop!!
Please renew the show. I love the show so so much. I think of the characters like friends and have so much fun watching them do their job. Please let there be a season 13!!
I and lots of people are in uproar over the choice of character they made Bishop(sucks) but there is No Zing Zong..Zanger of sorts with Dinozzo and Mcgee! Those words may not sense, but It fits! Gibbs always looked at Kate, Ziva, Tony, Mcgee and Abby as his children, and I can’t picture Bishop unless her character changes!!
you are so right last week show was a bad. you would think they would care what the fans think and want. wake up and look at what is happening to your rating. next year they will not be the top dog. and then it will be to late to make it count. when they could have been number 1 all the way. but sometimes it takes a big man to ask someone to come back, and I don,t think the writer has the %%%% to do that.
Is it up to the writter(s)? I doubt they are the top decision makers for the shows direction….Who actually decided on the replacement choice? Why is it rare to see the old witty keep you guessing plots…not that every episode was thus but there were more and it should be like that every episode…after all it is a crime- drama-mystery….?? So if Cote does not want back in then figure out a mysterious method to bring in another woman of strong character, ideals, wit, sensitivity and intrigue! It really is not that difficult to write and find a suitable actress… Read more »
Renew it!!! It’s great!!!! For all of you who hate bishop she’s probably more like you than you would like to admit. Theve portrayed her as smart but a bit insecure. I actually identify with the character a lot. Keep up the good work NCIS and I hope there are many seasons
I like her too. there are too many people who just dislike her for (as they say) replacing Ziva/Cote, but will never admit it.
Love the show , but please bring back Ziva ,the chemistry with de nozo was brilliant
I watch this show in the UK.
It slipped a little when ZIVA left, but the writers could compensate for this, in the story lines
Fingers crossed there is a season 13.
i watch NCIS in the UK, slipped a bit when Ziva left, but the writers could make up for this.
Fingers crossed that there is a season 13, with improved storylines.
Bring Ziva back!!!!
I am huge fan of NCIS and the show needs to be renewed!! I wouldn’t know what do If this show left the air!! Yes, I would cry for months and years,..sorry to say, as I did with the cancellation of Charmed and Monk! I truly live for this show! Each character I actually identify with, not Bishop! Tony(joker) Mcgee(Pc solver) Gibbs(I don’t believe in coincidence) Abby( forensic buff) Ducky( i love medical) Ziva( sardonic kick a#!) Jimmy(shy, but genuine) that’s me all in 1!!
the show on 5/5/2015 was not as good as I was hopeing for.everyone new ho was going to die.they could have done it much better then what they did. I hope with the last show comeing up next week that they do something a lot better then this week. I think everyone was thinking that ziva was comeing back are the show,s numbers would have ben a lot worst.
NCIS is still one of my favorite shows. Although I miss Ziva’s character on the show, I
have watched the newer episodes since “Bishop” was introduced. I do not find her character as interesting and actually prefer watching the pre-Bishop season reruns. I have continued to follow the show since Cote de Pablo’s departure from the series because I still love all the other characters and their dynamics. I would still watch another season on NCIS. Before canceling the series I hope Ziva’s character returns for some kind of visit @ least in one episode.
NCIS is still my favorite show even though Cote de Pablo is gone. I miss Ziva and wish she would come back. I would love to write for the show because I can always predict the perpetrator as soon as they are shown in the storyline. Please renew for another season. The characters are like family to me.
The NCIS is my favorite show. I see the difference it has made with Ziva gone, but she has moved on, and Bishop can never fill her shoes or not yet. I felt the same way when Kate left the show, and now I make time to watch Rizolli and Isles. What I can’t understand is why are we being fed the same Feed with Bishop and her husband and their working (love/hate) relationship when we saw the same with Ziva and CIA RAY.. I like the show.. Fornell needs to get back on, and Dinnozo needs to be more… Read more »