A woman playing professional baseball is an unusual story but FOX was betting that the new Pitch TV series would help them attract an audience to Thursday nights — a highly competitive evening for television. Has this “big swing” been successful? Is Pitch worth watching? Cancel or keep it?
The Pitch TV show follows the inspirational story of a young pitcher (Kylie Bunbury) who becomes the first woman to play Major League Baseball. Although she’s been groomed for this moment for much of her life, she’s embarking on a baseball career under the glare of the white-hot media spotlight. The rest of the cast includes Mark-Paul Gosselaar, Ali Larter, Mark Consuelo, Dan Lauria, Mo McRae, Meagan Holder, and Tim Jo.
The series launched on September 22nd to a 1.06 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.23 million viewers. It was a disappointing start in the ratings for sure, especially since the series had garnered a lot of positive reviews.
Unfortunately, the numbers haven’t gotten any better and the numbers have fallen each week. The fourth installment, which aired October 13th, attracted a dismal 0.76 in the demo with 2.91 million viewers.
It’s important to remember that CBS has been airing highly-rated NFL football games for the first four weeks of the season. Some of that audience might otherwise watch Pitch. Though NFL football won’t be airing on CBS on October 27th, a game will be airing on NFLN. Unless FOX moves Pitch to another night, the series will be airing opposite football for awhile.
Though the ratings are very poor, FOX probably won’t cancel Pitch just yet. Most of the network’s programming is struggling in the ratings right now so they have many timeslot problems to solve. But, will Pitch survive to see a second season? That seems highly unlikely unless they can figure out a way to improve the ratings.
But, what do you think? Do you like watching the Pitch TV series on FOX? Should it be cancelled? Is it worth watch? Cancel or keep it?
Great writing. Keeps you interested. Good premise.
Great show!!! Hoping for season 2!!Definitely keep it!!!
Hate baseball but love the story line. Please please please keep Pitch!!!
Just found this show on demand – LOVE IT! Makes baseball seem exciting, love the chemistry of the cast, storylines – want a season 2
I love pitch! I just got caught up on Fox and I watched all 10 episodes in a row!! I couldn’t get enough !! When they advertised it I didn’t know it was going to be as good as it is!! This is like Greys anatomy of baseball! I’m obsessed my new favorite show !!
KEEP PITCH I’m waiting for season 2
I think FOX marketed the show incorrectly. I thought it was about “girl power” and less about baseball, so I did not watch. I was home sick in the winter and wanted baseball so I tried the show and loved it. I hope they renew a second time and seriously believe marketing it more as baseball and less about “girl power” will attract more viewers.
Please dont cancel Pitch! Our family LOVES this show!
Please, please, please keep this show on the air. It is an incredible concept in the face of how women are depicted, this show is a breath of fresh air. I love how the main character is both strong and vulnerable at the same time.
What, are you kidding me? We absolutely love the show! it! It’s great, great show!Please DON’T CANCEL it! I know a huge number of viewers desperately waiting for the new season, pls don’t break our hearts! A love story between Mike & Ginny is a brilliant idea, I hope it happens..fingers crossed.
keep pitch one of the best shows on tv and one of the few that make me cry. when they applauded lawson after striking out…bring out the kleenex
Absolutely keep it! Just finished season 1 on Hulu and have too see what happens w/Lawson! This is a less comical version of Major League the movie, but also a great fictional view into what it would look like for Mo’ne Davis to take the mound in a MLB game. Love the idea! Love that I could watch it when baseball season wasn’t going on to ease the pain of waiting for Spring Training. I do think trying to make a love story between Lawson and Ginny is just all out dumb, but other than that part I have really… Read more »
We love the show! Please don’t cancel it!!!
It is a great show. They just need to put it on a different day. Fox needs to take that cooking chef show, & put it on Sunday afternoon. Leave good shows for the weekday evenings. Pitch is a very good series. Don’t lose it.
My whole family likes the show and can’t wait for it to come back on.