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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WOW I can’t believe this. I think this show is the best show i have watched in a long time. the writer of this show has so much talent. The first time i watched it i was hooked. It just goes to show that if people don’t open thier minds to new things and new ideas then T.V. will remain the same.
abc implore you please don’t cancel the show i absolutely love that show and you can’t just leave it with a cliffhanger people want to see more what happens with george do they capture the “evil 80″give the show some closure
CMOOOOOOOOOOOOOON don’t cancel this showwwwww 🙁
i liked it it was a good show they always take the good shows off and leave the crap on
BRING IT BACK
This is why I don’t watch much broadcast television anymore. All the good shows like No Ordinary Family which is totally cool, V, Heroes and other shows with a sci fi appeal are being replaced with reality shows that I guess America loves to watch; i.e. Dancing with the Stars, America Idol, X Factor, America’s Got Talent and numerous new shows slated to air this Fall. Thank God for Satellite TV. Adios broadcast television. I would say “Live Long and Prosper”, but at their rate Satellite TV and Cable will put them out of business. Like Amy, I too am… Read more »
This show’s episodes 17 and 18 have started ramping up nicely, leading to the fact that season 2 would have been pretty good! Now they cancelled it. What is this?! To be honest, I see it like this, shows that have slow starts to a ‘series’ can’t hold peoples attention anymore because people these days have no attention span. I think TV is in dire need of a change, before it becomes all shows about reality or Doctors. Series should never last more than 8 episodes and then people would actually pay attention for 8 episodes a series (not season).… Read more »
I get so tired of every time I really like a show they cancel it! They just pile on more “reality” shows or regurgitate more cop or doctor shows that aren’t scripted for more than violence and gore! The mority of people now record for later viewing or watch on the internet. But hey if the ratings on the time slot aren’t where they think they should be pull the plug right? Im done with ABC they have no idea what a good show is!
I love this show, and canceling it now would be idiotic. Give the show a chance to breath and stand on it’s own two feet before you try to knock it down. It’s only the first season, help it by keeping it just the way it is. I love the show because my fiancé and I have been following the show episode by episode and understand the storyline. This is a good show and I’m just sick of every show I start watching getting cancelled just because your ratings aren’t to your satisfaction. I look forward to watching this show… Read more »
Please don’t cancel this show! I got behind because my dvr got erased, and I paid for Hulu Plus just to watch it. Then I watch the finale tonight, I’m left dying for more…..I get on Facebook to see if I can find out when it will be back on, and I read that it won’t be EVER!!! Come on ABC!!?? I’ve already lost The Gates, and Eastwick! Now your gonna take No Ordinary Family away too!!?? I love this show. My whole family watches it! Even my 3 year old daughter(who has the absolute shortest attention span) will sit… Read more »
I can’t believe they aren’t bringing it back. The show was getting better. First, I get into Flash Forward, and they cancel it, now this. With all the evil in the world, whats wrong with thinking an ordinary family can become super and save the world? The other guy said it, if it has anything si fi related in it, they cancel it.
Figures that a good show is canceled and they left it open for Supers to run rampant! Just like The Cape, no closure!
We love this show!! Why are they canceling it?! Our family of six, my aunts, cousins, and grandparents watch it. If they cancel it I wont b watchin anything on ABC (there is nothing on there that i watch anymore)
this is the best series ive ttried to keep up with since the game v had its season finale and the game did too i thought i could keep watching no ordinary family i know i am one of the few that watch it but that is noo reason to cancel at all the writer has an amazing talent and he should not stop now.
No Ordinary Family leaving
V Possibly leaving
Stargate Universe leaving
Smallville Final Season
Kyle XY gone
Eastwick gone
Can I pick them or what. Apperently if you have any special abilities, imagination or a syfy theme then it goes away. Why is it I watch TV??? A world without any heroes to watch them do there thing. What a sad place TV will be!!!!!!!!!!