Although season three saw a significant drop in the ratings, The CW renewed its Penn & Teller: Fool Us TV show for a fourth season. How long will the magic continue? Will Penn & Teller be cancelled or renewed for season five? Stay tuned.
A CW magic competition series hosted by Alyson Hannigan, Penn & Teller: Fool Us showcases talented magicians performing their acts for comedic illusionists Penn Jillette and Teller. Those who manage to fool the pair win the opportunity to perform in Penn and Teller’s Las Vegas act.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
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For comparisons: The third season of Penn & Teller: Fool Us averaged a 0.36 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.414 million total viewers.
Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you still like the Penn & Teller: Fool Us TV series? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season on The CW?
Penn and Teller and the show Masters of Illusion should be renewed. These are great shows and provide a welcome change from the Superhero shows and drama. Looking forward to more magic.
Keep the show on the air, so interesting to see the up and coming magicians. Show needs more public awareness. I had no idea of the show till I was channel surfing one night and happened across it.
I love the way penn and Taylor use intelligence and respect for the performers while still create thoroughly entertaining show. There is no other show like this