The alphabet network has decided they don’t need quite as many episodes of No Ordinary Family. This is just another indication that the show will be cancelled in May. The freshman series may revolve around a family with special powers but the ratings have been anything but super.
Starring Michael Chiklis and Julie Benz, No Ordinary Family debuted on September 28th to a 3.2 rating in the coveted 18-49 demographic and 10.69 million viewers. That was a good start but the numbers dropped by 16% by episode two and have essentially kept falling ever since. The latest installment hit a new low with a 1.4 rating in the demo and 4.77 million viewers, making it the lowest-rated scripted show on the network.
Back in late October, despite the falling numbers, ABC ordered nine additional episodes, bringing No Ordinary Family’s season total to 22 installments. ABC execs have now decided to cut the order down to 20 episodes.
According to The Futon Critic, this week’s episode will be an original, number 17. The next two weeks will be filled by repeats and then the final three episodes of the season (and likely the series) will air after that. The finale will air on April 5th.
What do you think? Are you disappointed by the news? Is No Ordinary Family worth saving?
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Very refreshing.. I love the show and you can watch it with the whole family. If you like the the incredibles you should love this
please don’t cancel this show we love it so much
the only reason no one watches the show was because it is on at the same time glee is i know i record it and watch glee? JUST SWITCH THE TIME SLOT PEOPLE WILL COME
I LOVE THIS SHOW I HAVE BEEN KEEPING UP WITH IT SINCE IT STARTED!!! i introduced all my friends to it (in the middle of the season) and they LOVED IT and they watch it every week!! i am HEARTBROKEN that abc is even thinking about canceling the show it is such a great show! even though i am running around like a maniac throughout the week i STILL ALWAYS find time to see what this amazing yet relatable family is up to!! *<3 NO ORDINARY FAMILY <3 *
This a great show! I like the fact that it has a family and at least some values for a change. This is one show that my whole family can watch and enjoy. There is really nothing else like it out there. Keep it on the air!!
I hope this show has a second, 3rd and 4th season!
ok i LOVE NO ORDINARY FAMILY THIS IS MY FAVORITE SHOW! PLZZZ DONT CANCELE IT PLZZ take it from the 13 year old speaking
Please don’t cancel this show. I love all of the actors and actresses and the story line is just great. I watch every espisode even if I have to miss the show, I watch it on the internet later. SO PLEASSE DO NOT CANCEL THE SHOW.
Thanks.
Marge
Really? I actually liked the show! I thought the writing was excellent. Good casting. Yeah, some of the happy endings are kinda hokey, but still, this is a show worth keeping! George and Katie (so hot) make this show gold. Compared to that piece of garbage ‘The Cape’ (seriously, I couldn’t even watch one episode without yawning), this show should be winning an Emmy.
No Ordinary Family is a great series.
It would be a huge shame for there not to be a season 2. Im a busy college student who still makes times for this show!
DONT CANCEL IT!
I need to know what happens!
i love this show. its one of the few things that my whole family sits down and watches. and again like smallville its stuggleing but the last episode really makes me believe that it has a good premise going now. please keep it up
This show is amazing! Not to sound repititive, but look at Smallville: sure it was slow to start off but it was the beginning of a series. Now, it is at the end of 10 seasons and gonna end with a bang, or so say the commercials for it. Now this show came along and really blew my mind for a show about “supers.” One of the main reasons I liked this show was the actual family dynamic- any other show about a family always has them being perfect. Now comes the (hopefully not) series finale… with a cliffhanger? Really?… Read more »
Unreal you finally get a show that me and my children can sit down and watch as a family! U can’t end it please it will be taking from our snuggle time with popcorn and chocolate milk… It is one of the first times my 10 and 6 year old children agree on something…
Give it a chance apply it to familys with kids it will go far!
Don’t cancel the show. Give it a chance. Smallville seemed to be in trouble in the beginning seasons also, but look at it now. Some people don’t know about it yet. The ones that do really like it. Get more writers,advertise more, make toys etc, We want to see more!!!
No Ordinary Family is one of the best shows on TV. Many people do not know about this show and those who do really like the show. More advertising like toys,tv previews etc. would help the show tremendously.
Remember Smallville,the writer seemed to run out of ideas and ,now look at all the episodes!