Here are the ratings for the Scandal TV series — the TV show in which a mesmerizing top crisis manager (Kerry Washington) tries to keep big client secrets. The first season of Scandal typically airs Thursday nights at 10pm on the ABC network.
These are the TV show’s ratings for the 2011-12 season, the best way to tell if Missing will be cancelled or renewed for a second season. 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: 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.02 million total viewers.
Episode 01-07: Thursday, 05/17/12 (season finale)
2.5 in the demo (+21% episode-to-episode change) with 7.33 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.01 in the demo with 7.02 million.
Update: Scandal has been renewed for a second season.
Episode 01-06: Thursday, 05/10/12
1.9 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 6.43 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.97 in the demo with 6.97 million.
Episode 01-05: Thursday, 05/03/12
1.9 in the demo (-5% episode-to-episode change) with 6.69 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 1.98 in the demo with 7.07 million.
Episode 01-04: Thursday, 04/26/12
2.0 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 6.86 million; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.00 in the demo with 7.17 million.
Episode 01-03: Thursday, 04/19/12
2.0 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 7.21 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.00 in the demo with 7.27 million.
Episode 01-02: Thursday, 04/12/12
2.0 in the demo (0% episode-to-episode change) with 7.28 million; first in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.00 in the demo with 7.30 million.
Episode 01-01: Thursday, 04/05/12
2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.33 million total viewers; second in the timeslot.
Season average: 2.00 in the demo with 7.33 million.
It wasn’t a great start for this new Shonda Rhimes series. It lost 29% of the demo from its Grey’s Anatomy lead-in and essentially only matched the demo of the last original episode of Private Practice in the same timeslot from a month ago. With this debut, it’s already on the bubble. If the Scandal can maintain or build on the premiere, it’s got a good chance at survival. If not, it’ll join the list of ABC’s failed dramas of the 2011-12 season.
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 Scandal TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or be renewed for a second season?
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Kudos to the creative team for this show… I LOVE IT. My brother,sisters and I are hooked. Kerry Washington’s character as Olivia Pope and her team are awesome. Oliva and the president – WHEW! Hot. I can’t wait to see more of the suited gladiators :)… Please Keep this one.
I LOVE THIS SHOW! DON’T CANCEL IT! I look forward to seeing the show on Thursday’s. They talk really fast, but you get use to it after awhile. The show is tantalizing. I love the Pope / President love triangle. Give it a CHANCE!
I will have to stop watching T.V. for at least a month if this is canceled. The reason people don’t watch new shows is because they think it will be canceled within a year…. so why even put in the time and be left hanging…
This is the 2nd show that I am hooked on in my life! I watch on demand over and over. I just enjoy it that much! I keep checking to see if they are going to renew it. Where are these Nielson ratings coming from because no one that I know has a Neilson rating box or connection. Are they mostly in middle America as my friend says?? I’d like one so I can be counted because I watch faithfully and I don’t exist according to Neilson! I hope they renew with more episodes! I also think this show would… Read more »
I Love this show! It is my #2 Show Grey’s would be the first!!! Shonda Rhimes is awesome all her shows including Private Practice is amazing!!!
this show is FAB!!!!
The best show on TV. I have not been this hooked since fox 24 series. I live for scandal
I lovvvvvvve this show!!!!!!!!!!!!! renew renew it would be a crime to cancel!!!!!!!!
You have to keep this show this is actually the first time i am givin a review, because i think this show has great potentila and if promoted correctly wouldbe better then my favoriteshow right now Good Wife.
I think this show is fantastic. I am a faithful Grey’s Anatomy watcher, but I look forward to Scandal now more than Grey’s! I hope the show is renewed; the possibilities are endless for topics.
Brenda, you took the words right out of my mouth! I love this show. It is the highlight of my week. I can’t wait for Thursdays now.
This show is absolutely FABULOUS!. With reality televison shows taking over all of our senses, it is wonderful to see a mature and intelligent DRAMA for a change. But like most networks do, you provide a show of interest to viewers and then you start playing musical chairs and switching times and dates and the loyal fans become frustrated and actually forget about the show. Come on ABC give us loyal, intelligent adults a chance to watch and grow with the show.
i absolutely love the show i think that it is different and fresh new show. the cast is wonderful and the storyline is interesting and imaginative.
I really enjoy this series. Hope it is renewed for next season, too.
The show is hot. Excellent. Full of Suspense. It has everything: love, intrigue, drama. I can’t wait to see how the Gladiators evolve as more crisis emerge. I do think it would be a mistake for ABC to cancel this drama.
Please keep the show. Loving it can’t wait for the next show. I hope next season we get to know more about the cast…