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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You guys suck! You get us hooked on great shows and then pull them off befor they have a chanc to get going. Me and my family love this show, you should give it more time.
i love this show dont get rid of it i would wait up jst to watch it one of the best shows out there
Love the show, but if they weren’t trying to go up against NCIS, the ratings would be much better. Just stuck in a poor time slot.
this really upsets me 🙁 i wish they would just get another station to pick it up or some how continue the eqisodes so we can atleast know what happens : [
NOOOOO DON’T CANCLE IT!!!! it’s like my favorite show ever!!!!!!! :'(
I am not pleased at all with the idea that the show may be canclled. Me and my wife are really enjoying the program and wish for it to continue. Why is it that big american tv organisations make these show and then decide to cancel them because of ratings. This never used to matter years ago, e.g syfy with stargate atlantis and stargate universe and the movies the fans were told were in the making. I feel very let down and dont think that i should start really getting into programs any more as they will just end up… Read more »
So disappointed! This was on my DVR list and was one of the few shows I could watch with my 7-year-old son. I don’t know how they came up with the numbers, because everyone I talk to loves(d) the show.
It is a clean show with an interesting plot.. light… good humor and above all a good message and excellent visual effects…. The story line was well drafted and got interesting every episode.. I do not understand why did ABC decide to cancel it? Did anyone at ABC consider the fact the high ratings equals bad shows? That they may have their surveys upside down?
I can not believe this show is cancelled.. I work on the day’s it come’s on and i am not able to watch the show so i watch it online.. I think this show is amazing and im so mad that they took it off the air. Did they even put in consideration most the viewers probably watch the episodes online? Not only did they cut 2 episodes but episode 20 leave’s you hanging. George might have super powers? And Katie had a baby who was dead and then became healthy and alive? That would make a great next season.… Read more »
Why do you take all the good shows off and keep all the crap shows on. Heck we even record the show so, we wouldn’t miss an episode. We liked the characters, plot, and the flow of the show.
If they had half a brain (lol), they would be dangerous. Keep the show because most of us “LOVE IT”. I always “dvr” them because I cannot get home in time to watch, but I love the show!!!! DO NOT CANCEL !!!!!
I can not see how they cut No Ordinary family it was so good. I am going to be blunt and honest abc you made an awful mistake.
im not DISAPOINTED…….. IM MMMMMMMMAAAAAAAADDDDDDDDD WHO CARES THE #S DROPED? I WANNA WATCH SOME MORE!!! NOW THEY ARE SHOWING SOME LAME FOOD SHOW WHO WANTS TO WATCH THAT?? THAT WAS THE ONLY THING I LOOKED UP TO AT 8:00 ON TUES!!!!!!!!!
PLZ BRING BAK
please bring it back!! just one more show!!
I really liked this show and I am really disappointed that it’s being cancelled!!!!!!!