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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It is totally my new favorite show. For all those dreamers out there, it is a perfect show. All our dreams can come true!
I LOVE this show, I look forward to it every week. I work 6 days a week and sunday is the only day i get to watch tv and this is the only one i watch. Please dont cancel another one of my shows!
Please renew its the best tv family hour we have. I have a 5 and 7 y.o. and we discuss all the parralles of the show and the fairy tales. Its a great family show and we really don’t have any left!!
Once Upon a Time, is by far my favorite ABC program. Being a new mom I don’t have much to look forward to other than my weekly programs. And this show normally is the highlight of my week. Honestly two showings a weeks wouldn’t hurt my feelings at all. I understand I’m only one viewer, but I also speak for the ones who are unable to without computer technology. So ABC please continue to make me happy by airing Once Upon a Time, and I will continue to be part of that percent that did watch. Thanks ABC, Big O.U.T… Read more »
With out a doubt “Once upon a time” should be renewed for the second, third and fourth season. It’s interesting how they wrapped all the fairytale up in this drama. My sister and I just love this we discuss and anticipate whats next.
Keep the show ON…
love this show i look foward to sundays
The ratings are consistently good; if ABC cancels this without giving it a second season, I’ll be convinced they merely have a vendetta against quality scripted television.
KEEP IT ! i am sick of all the networks moving shows around or just cancelling them without giving them a chance. They almost did that to Castle and look now !! I am sick of all the reality shows as well. I do watch American Idol but that is the only one and i DVR everything because i HATE all the commercials !!!!!
This is one of the very few shows I have loved over the years. I strongly agree with the positive comments made by other folks plus I predict the show will soon be an award winner.
ABC, thanks for giving us ‘Once Upon a Time’. It is a winner!
I hope it’s renewed!!!! I love this show!!!!
Please renew good show watch it every week it is a show the whole family can watch and that is rare thanks!!!!! Please keep it going !!!!!!!!!
It most DEFINITELY should be renewed!!! My whole family loves the show, it can really appeal to all ages! It is intriguing and always has twists to the plot leaving you guessing and wondering what will happen next! Acting is great, and story line is unique! Keep it going!!!
“I am sick and tired of reality shows; which are the ones that always get better ratings for some reason. I seems ABC is imitating CW for constantly moving shows to a different time slot or just cancelling shows altogether without listening to the viewers. Please keep Once Upon A Time on the air, because it is one of the most original and captivating shows I am watching right now.”
i hope its renewed
Once upon a time should be cancelled. Bad bad bad tv