Last season, Person of Interest actually grew in the ratings. After looking like it was headed for cancellation, the numbers came back up and even hit a series high in March. Will the ratings keep growing or will they fall again? We’ll have to wait and see.
The second season of Person of Interest typically airs on Thursday nights at 9pm on the CBS network. The cast includes Jim Caviezel, Michael Emerson, Kevin Chapman, and Taraji P. Henson.
Below are the TV show’s ratings for the 2012-13 season, the best way to tell if Person of Interest is going to be cancelled or renewed for season three.
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Final season averages: 2.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 14.41 million total viewers.
Episode 02-22: Thursday, 05/09/13
2.4 in the demo (0% change) with 13.16 million (+2% change).
Season averages: 2.90 in the demo with 14.41 million.
Episode 02-21: Thursday, 05/02/13
2.4 in the demo (0% change) with 12.96 million (-2% change).
Season averages: 2.92 in the demo with 14.47 million.
Episode 02-20: Thursday, 04/25/13
2.4 in the demo (-11% change) with 13.22 million (-9% change).
Season averages: 2.94 in the demo with 14.54 million.
Episode 02-19: Thursday, 04/04/13
2.7 in the demo (-7% change) with 14.57 million (+2% change).
Season averages: 2.97 in the demo with 14.61 million.
UPDATE: Person of Interest has been renewed for a third season by CBS.
Episode 02-18: Thursday, 03/14/13
2.9 in the demo (+4% change) with 14.34 million (-2% change).
Season averages: 2.99 in the demo with 14.62 million.
Episode 02-17: Thursday, 03/07/13
2.8 in the demo (-3% change) with 14.57 million (+3% change).
Season averages: 2.99 in the demo with 14.63 million.
Episode 02-16: Thursday, 02/21/13
2.9 in the demo (-3% change) with 14.22 million (-4% change).
Season averages: 3.01 in the demo with 14.64 million.
Episode 02-15: Thursday, 02/14/13
3.0 in the demo (-3% change) with 14.87 million (0% change).
Season averages: 3.01 in the demo with 14.66 million.
Episode 02-14: Thursday, 02/07/13
3.1 in the demo (-3% change) with 14.88 million (-5% change).
Season averages: 3.01 in the demo with 14.65 million.
Episode 02-13: Thursday, 01/31/13
3.2 in the demo (-3% change) with 15.71 million (0% change).
Season averages: 3.01 in the demo with 14.63 million.
Episode 02-12: Thursday, 01/10/13
3.3 in the demo (-3% change) with 15.67 million (-4% change).
Season averages: 2.99 in the demo with 14.54 million.
Episode 02-11: Thursday, 01/03/13
3.4 in the demo (+17% change) with 16.23 million (+15% change).
Season averages: 2.96 in the demo with 14.44 million.
Episode 02-10: Thursday, 12/13/12
2.9 in the demo (0% change) with 14.08 million (-1% change).
Season averages: 2.92 in the demo with 14.26 million.
Episode 02-09: Thursday, 12/06/12
2.9 in the demo (0% change) with 14.18 million (-2% change).
Season averages: 2.92 in the demo with 14.28 million.
Episode 02-08: Thursday, 11/29/12
2.9 in the demo (-7% change) with 14.43 million (-1% change).
Season averages: 2.92 in the demo with 14.29 million.
Episode 02-07: Thursday, 11/15/12
3.1 in the demo (+7% change) with 14.57 million (-2% change).
Season averages: 2.93 in the demo with 14.27 million.
Episode 02-06: Thursday, 11/08/12
2.9 in the demo (0% change) with 14.87 million (+9% change).
Season averages: 2.90 in the demo with 14.23 million.
Episode 02-05: Thursday, 11/01/12
2.9 in the demo (0% change) with 13.66 million (-3% change).
Season averages: 2.90 in the demo with 14.10 million.
Episode 02-04: Thursday, 10/25/12
2.9 in the demo (+4% change) with 14.03 million (+1% change).
Season averages: 2.90 in the demo with 14.21 million.
Episode 02-03: Thursday, 10/18/12
2.8 in the demo (-7% change) with 13.93 million (-5% change).
Season averages: 2.90 in the demo with 14.26 million.
Episode 02-02: Thursday, 10/04/12
3.0 in the demo (+3% change) with 14.58 million (+2% change).
Season averages: 2.95 in the demo with 14.43 million.
Episode 02-01: Thursday, 09/27/12
2.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 14.28 million total viewers.
Season averages: 2.90 in the demo with 14.28 million.
Compared to its series premiere a year ago, the show was down by 7% in the demo (vs a 3.1 rating) but up by 8% in viewers (vs 13.33 million). This was Person of Interest’s best demo since April and best viewership since late March.
Reference point: The first season of Person of Interest averaged a 2.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 13.31 million viewers.
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 still like the Person of Interest TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a third season?
Another great show,just love the story lines and great actors,NYC,what a great place to make a TV show,keep it coming.
This is one of the best shows I have ever seen. The actors and the characters are interesting, the plot twists are wonderful and the photography is excellent. It is a good blend of action and story line.
best show since 24. whole family loves it
best show on right now. whole family loves it.
This is the best show I’ve every watched. I am on the edge of my seat every episode. Why there is even a hint of cancellation talk is beyond me! Please CBS, don’t be stupid like NBC which for no real apparent reason will cancel a show after only 2 or 3 episodes instead of allowing the viewing audience a chance to get hooked. I got hooked on POI the first time I watched it and everybody I talk to about it feels the same way. It is so awesome. If there is a chance it will get cancelled then… Read more »
Best of the Best show , but it seldom seems to matter .No one has ever asked me in 50 years at I watch and it never seems to matter .
I don’t know what kind of TV shows you have in the US.. But I can honestly say it’s the best show in Sweden!
Hopeful viewer!
I watch almost every cop show or drama on the air currently and the many from the past. PERSON OF INTEREST is without a doubt the best of the best, and should without a second thought be renewed for many seasons to come. This is quality television at its very finest.
Brian C. Fraser
This series is in the top 3 on any network! So why whould they ever cancel it?
Why on gods green earth would they even contemplate canceling one of the biggest ratings juggernauts on TV? This article is pretty much a farce if you ask me, It doesn’t even make sense to be talking about whether this show will be canceled or not, common sense states it won’t. End of discussion
My husband and I enjoy every episode of Person of Interest. I’m thankful for the writers, directors and actors for developing a show that allows me to sit down with my 9 year old son to watch a show that shows the good in strangers. Even though it has violence it isn’t glorified and in my opinion doesn’t desensitizes him to the world around us. This is his first tv show aside from cartoons that he watched and I’m glad it can be together. It would be a shame not to renew POI for a third season.
Person of Interest is fantastic show, excitement every episode. Great writhing and cast. My husband and I enjoy very much this show. Thumbs up all the way! Please don’t cancel!
Best show since 24! please renew for third season( and more!!!)
The best show since 24! please renew for third season! (and more!!!)
Love Person of Interest which has a great cast (Bear is my favorite after Finch) and really interesting plots. You actually have to pay attention and think! What a concept. Only show that we watch on CBS. Do not cancel this winner.