The doctor is out. USA Network has decided to cancel their Rush TV show after one season of 10 episodes.
Rush revolves around a talented and handsome physician (Tom Ellis) who had it all — but then lost it in one fateful night. Six years later, he’s a private doctor who treats less-than-squeaky-clean clientele in Los Angeles. The rest of the cast includes Harry Hamlin, Larenz Tate, Odette Annable, and Sarah Habel.
Debuting mid-July, the first episode of Rush attracted 1.7 million viewers with a 0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic. Not a very good start. The numbers for later episodes went up and down and the season averaged 1.65 million with a 0.4 in the demo.
Satisfaction, another new drama, had very similar ratings and either show could have been cancelled or renewed. USA ultimately chose to drop Rush and renew Satisfaction. The defacto series finale aired on September 18th.
What do you think? Did you like Rush? Would you have watched a second season?
Seriously, what 18 yr watches TV? Wrong demographics for this show. You want young professionals, established people with money to spend. Why would they even look at 18 yr olds in ANY demographic?! How disappointing that they renewed “Satisfaction” (snzzzzzz) and not this edgy little gem. Satisfaction was okay, but the writing was getting boring and I stopped watching after awhile and only tuned in to see if I missed anything (I didn’t). I liked Rush because he was outrageous and walked on the edge (and off) of ethical medicine. Scary and insane. Loved it! I don’t suppose begging would… Read more »
Are you kidding me I didn’t start watching till the later episodes but come on this is by far the best TV show that has ever air period on any network USA is crazy to not bring it back if USA want to revive their network they would bring it back season 2 1st episode if well advertised would have insane viewing numbers
Seriously USA ends things without proper season streach send off not Just Rush and the unresolved with Sara and the baby situation with the ‘stepmother’ , Common Law , White Collar , I think Burn Notice could of ended better theres a few unresolved detals there and I hope Rush gets like more seasons.
It is simply pathetic to cancel such a great and popular show,
I can’t believe it, there are very few shows on regular t.v. that I will give a chance and this was one of them. I am very sad that we will not know if Rush goes to jail or will get away with his crimes. This is very disappointing.
I loved this show. That is why I was searching for it now. I was wondering when the new season was going to start. I can’t believe they canceled it! Wow. I am disappointed. I never watched Satisfaction; the plot and characters were not appealing. I certainly hope they bring Rush back- especially because his character is more complex . He is like a tragic hero and I was routing for him. Each episode had a cool, unexpected twist. Again, I hope they bring Rush back.
Rush was a fantastic tv show!!! My hubby n I always looked forward 2 watching it. That was the only time we changed the channel 2 the usa network. I guess they’re ok with losing viewers.
I am very upset that RUSH was canceled it was a very good show,I was waiting for season 2.RUSH should return,RUSH was better than Satisfaction.
I still miss RUSH and it’s been off the air 6 months. It was exciting and different and suspenseful! I wouldn’t have changed a single thing. All of the characters were awesome and played their roles well and the storyline was not predictable. Honestly, USA needs RUSH because the previous & current lineup really isn’t all that wonderful! Please bring RUSH back! It was & still is my favorite show!
they are foolish to cancel RUSH. the best new show ever. So much better than Satisfaction. I will miss RUSH
USA network starting to go downhill, Rush was one of their best shows ever. They are chicken scratch for canceling it. Other new shows not as good, especially their half-hour comedies.
Rush was 200 times better than satisfaction!! Hopefully some other network is smarter than USA and will pick it up!!
Rush was a fun and exciting twist on the usual!
Like the world needs another sex fueled glance on infidelity. Rush was full circle highs and lows Including the underlying consequences for ill fated decisions! Bring Rush back! Even More viewers will be “Satisfied”!
It was an innovative show. Loved it! Bring it back
Can not believe they cancelled Rush…it is so good….dumb move…
I miss Rush. Please bring back the show. The network did not give it a real chance. So many people did start watching the show until late in the game. Then everyone was tawlking about much they like the show and could not wait to see the next episodes. Now we cannot because the movement was too slow for the network and then when the movement gained speed it was snatched from us. Bring it back on.
RUSH was absolutely one of the BEST shows USA has to offer. After ending my other favorite white collar, Rush was all I had to look forward to. IM DEVASTATED….. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE air a second season. I NEED TO KNOW IF THE BABY OF HIS STEP MOM IS HIS… there was so many different events occurring that were unresolved. Will Rush and Sarah be together, will she have his baby, what will happen to his assistant?????WILL HE WORK IN A HOSPITAL AGAIN??? HELLO people I need some answers.. thanks.
Get rid of Satisfaction & bring back one of the best shows cable tv…RUSH! Such a disappointment that USA got it all backwards!
I am with you all the way. USA used to be one of my favorite channels, it is definitely slipping. Dump satisfaction, bring back Rush. USA made the same stupid mistake with Common Law. The station needs some fresh thinking in the creativity department.