Here are the latest ratings for Once Upon a Time. This ABC TV series follows fairy tale characters who’ve been cursed and end up living in a small town in Maine. The first season of Once Upon a Time typically airs Sunday nights at 8pm on the ABC network.
These are the TV show’s ratings for the 2011-12 season, the best way to tell if Once Upon a Time is going to be cancelled or renewed for season two. Check out our ABC ratings report card to see how this show’s numbers compare with the others on the network.
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Final season one averages: 3.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.92 million total viewers.
Episode 01-22: Sunday, 05/13/12
3.3 in the demo (+10% episode-to-episode change) with 9.66 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.27 in the demo with 9.92 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 22 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-21: Sunday, 05/06/12
3.0 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 8.95 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.27 in the demo with 9.93 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 22 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-20: Sunday, 04/29/12
3.0 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 9.20 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.29 in the demo with 9.98 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 22 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-19: Sunday, 04/22/12
3.0 in the demo (+7% episode-to-episode change) with 8.84 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.30 in the demo with 10.02 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-18: Sunday, 04/01/12
2.8 in the demo (-3% episode-to-episode change) with 8.36 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.32 in the demo with 10.08 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-17: Sunday, 03/25/12
2.9 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 8.82 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.35 in the demo with 10.18 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-16: Sunday, 03/18/12
2.9 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 8.69 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.38 in the demo with 10.27 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 20 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-15: Sunday, 03/11/12
2.9 in the demo (-15% episode-to-episode change) with 9.29 million; tied for first in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.41 in the demo with 10.37 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 19 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-14: Sunday, 03/04/12
3.4 in the demo (+10% episode-to-episode change) with 10.67 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.44 in the demo with 10.45 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 19 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-13: Sunday, 02/19/12
3.1 in the demo (+3% episode-to-episode change) with 9.84 million; XXXXXX in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.45 in the demo with 10.44 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 18 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-12: Sunday, 02/12/12
3.0 in the demo (-14% episode-to-episode change) with 8.65 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.48 in the demo with 10.48 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 17 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-11: Sunday, 1/29/12
3.5 in the demo (+9% episode-to-episode change) with 10.91 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.52 in the demo with 10.65 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 16 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-10: Sunday, 1/22/12
3.2 in the demo (-3% episode-to-episode change) with 9.33 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.52 in the demo with 10.63 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 16 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-09: Sunday, 1/15/12
3.3 in the demo (-11% episode-to-episode change) with 9.83 million; third in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.56 in the demo with 10.77 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 16 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-08: Sunday, 1/8/12
3.7 in the demo (+28% episode-to-episode change) with 10.35 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.59 in the demo with 10.89 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 16 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-07: Sunday, 12/11/11
2.9 in the demo (-9% episode-to-episode change) with 8.92 million; fourth in the timeslot at 8pm, third at 8:30pm.
Season average: 3.57 in the demo with 10.96 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 15 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-06: Sunday, 12/04/11
3.2 in the demo (-6% episode-to-episode change) with 9.66 million; third in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.68 in the demo with 11.31 million.
Demo average rank: #3 of 15 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-05: Sunday, 11/27/11
3.4 in the demo (-11% episode-to-episode change) with 10.69 million; third in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.78 in the demo with 11.63 million.
Demo average rank: #2 of 15 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-04: Sunday, 11/13/11
3.8 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 11.36 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.88 in the demo with 11.87 million.
Demo average rank: #2 of 15 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-03: Sunday, 11/06/11
3.8 in the demo (-3% episode-to-episode change) with 11.45 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 3.90 in the demo with 12.04 million.
Demo average rank: #2 of 15 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-02: Sunday, 10/30/11
3.9 in the demo (-2% episode-to-episode change) with 11.74 million; third place in the timeslot at 8pm, second at 8:30pm.
Season average: 3.95 in the demo with 12.34 million.
Demo average rank: #2 of 15 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
Episode 01-01: Sunday, 10/23/11
4.0 in the demo with 12.93 million; second in the timeslot, behind FOX’s World Series coverage.
Demo average rank: #2 of 15 scripted TV shows on the network (Fall 2011 – Spring 2012).
ABC was up by 67% in the timeslot when compared year-to-year to an episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. It was up by a whopping 135%, when compared to last week’s installment of Makeover in the same timeslot. It was a very good showing for the network right out of the gate.
Note: These ratings are collected by the Nielsen company and are the final national numbers. These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings and are reported on by most other outlets. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like the Once Upon a Time TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
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This is the last chance and season I’m giving to fox. (CBS, NBC and/or ABC also for that matter) if they cancel this show with out giving it time to generate a larger loyal following, I’m done. I’m tired of watching new shows that I get completely involved with that only have 12-16 shows before a new “season” (and a whole new line-up of shows start) and/or reruns are being shown OR worse, it’s cancelled with no warning and no ending. I’m better off going back to watching movies and/or reading books. At least then I control WHEN it ends… Read more »
Mae » Once Upon a Time is on ABC.
I have been DVRing the show bcz I wanted to watch it from the pilot….OMGee, I have been lost without LOST, but I have been sucked in from the get-go with “OUAT” once I had the time to catch up! PLEASE, do not cancel this show! I have not found a show even slightly comparable to LOST until now!!!! I beg of you to continue this adventure!!!!!!
Please keep this show going!!!!!!!!! It’s fantastic!!!!!!!!
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So in love with this show! I waited to watch it, not sure if I would like it. I finally watched all the episodes and and I’m hooked! Haven’t liked a show this much in a long time!
Sorry
Watched a few episodes and find it very childish
Acting is good however
They should find a show in this prime time time slot that will appeal to a wider audience
Might be better to have in a Sat afternoon timeslot when more children would watch
I love this show for its originality and the fact that it is not a cop or reality show. Please renew with another system.
I absolutely love it! I love fariytales and I’m 25, brings me back to the Disney days! I love finding out how all the stories started and how the fariytale characters know one another!
Do not cancel. I love the show. I want to continue to see what happens and if the characters ever find out who they are. Please do not cancel the show.
This show is amazing. The cast was well picked and it is quite entertaining for all age groups in my opinion. I can’t watch it every sunday because I got to boarding school, but I make damn sure it’s recorded and that’s all I’ve watched on my past two breaks while I’m at home. I would be so crushed, not to mention pissed, if this show got cancelled. If its not renewed for a second season, at the very least end the first one with a happy ending, instead of the cliff hangers we always get because producers assume the… Read more »
Awesome new show!!! It’s nice to see a new show that is not about cops!!!
Keep it!! Renew it!! Just do it !!
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once upon a time brings a whole new appreciation to fairy tales because its not just for kids.
to Carol Elliott No and if you have On Demand it does not count either.
I love it. The cast is amazing and the stories are wonderful!!!
I hope that it will not be cancelled, but after the crap that ABC pulled on their daytime shows, I won’t hold my breath. In fact, I would not hesitate to say that the majority of the problem is that many viewers are totally boycotting ALL ABC shows.
Yes!!!!! Amazing story, cast, and scenes. Please keep the show going!