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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Screw you ABC!!! i like the show , it’s a good escape to the fiction world! well may be it’s not the show that’s bad , may be there is not enough advertising or the show is on air on the same day that Glee is!!!Just don’t cancel it.
It seems that there isn’t any hope for No Ordinary Family at this point, which is sad, because I absolutely love this show! It’s one of the only shows on TV right now that actually centers around family, and it still manages to be exciting. I wish they would at least move it to a different channel rather than cancel it all together.
I love this show so much. Abc pls don’t cancel
i really like the show. its very cute! but being up against glee for about the same demographic to me felt like asking for failure! i really think it would do SOOO much better at a different time slot! i’d watch it more (live) if it wasn’t up against glee and ncis
Typical of TV execs. They do not seem to understand the concept of building and keeping a fan base. Even sadder is that this was more than family friendly show — it was pro-family. Where on Earth can you find that nowadays? They are few and far between. ABC would be smart it give it a second season. Same goes for for V. Sci-fi may not draw everyone, but these fans are loyal and will watch faithfully. Also, these execs NEVER seem to figure out DVR and online viewers into their determination. I wouldn’t think that is so difficult to… Read more »
If the majot networks eep cancelling the all the shows they make then eventually even the good shows no one will watch because everyone will expect it to get cancelled so whats the point. It seems like all the good scifi shows get cancelled right away eventhough its fan bases are usually not as high as some other shows, we are the most loyal fans are are getting really pissed that every show we like is getting canned. I mean who wants more doctor and cop shows….THATS ALL THATS ON ANYMORE!!!!! It sucks every show that i’ve enjoyed they’ve almost… Read more »
Very sad. Only family show on television.
ABC, don’t whine to me about being beaten out by cable shows.
You have a good show here.
Don’t cancel it.
This show is what is bringing me back to regular t.v.! Why take it off when we are just getting to know and really like the plots and characters!!! If we are excited to turn on a show every week and look forward to it, how can it be bad enough to cancel? Shame on ABC, I guess I’ll go back to satelite t.v.!!!!
KEEP THIS SHOW!!!!!! My whole family enjoys it and it’s nice to have something that we all can enjoy. Don’t cancel it just because it’s not violent enough or “sexy” enough. This is a good family show and ABC would be making a big mistake if they get rid of it. Are they trying to make room for another stupid reality show. I think there is more than enough of those already!
This is a great family show ABC….don’t forget it’s the viewers that matter not rating machines…
I finally found a great show the whole family can enjoy, and now it looks like the rest of the country doesn’t agree and it will be cancelled. Does America have a problem with wholesome (but not extremely wholesome) shows?
I LOVE No Ordinary Family! It is one of my favorite shows! Please do not cancel this show. It will be so horrible.
I really liked that show…. It was a very good show to watch on a Tuesday before V…. It kinda prepped me up for V…. I like to AT LEAST watch the whole season before you cut it off…
Cmon abc, do the right thing and keep an entertaining family show. I watch the entire night from No Ordinary Family, V, to Detroit 187. Remember Nypd blue wasnt a hit in one season and more people watched network tv in those days. Honor the fans for the entire Tuesday night lineup and save all three shows ABC execs.