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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Please do not make a mistake ABC. this is the best show on tv right now. i even got menly men watching the show. reality tv killed the tv star like video killed the radio star. dont let this show slip away. the acting and story line had me hooked from the beginning. trust and believe you will be wrong to cancel this show.
Like Scandal please don’t cancel
I love Scandal. The moments that the two main characters share are breathtaking. The attraction is very strong. Most TV shows only go through the motions of making the romantic connection, while Scandal, through the use of quiet seconds, soft music, and audible breathing makes those moments real. The audience can feel their passion for each other. That is rare in television today. Glimpses inside Washington D. C. educate us on how politics work even if it is fictional. Perhaps ABC should cultivate a wider audience using its expertise. The show should definitely be renewed. It provides such a great… Read more »
I love this show. Please don’t cancel this show!
Please keep this show on the air. I live for thursday nights. Each episode keeps you wanting more. You never know what is going to happen. I would hate to think that becuase the lead actress is an african american woman, and the writer for the show is an african american woman would be the result of this show getting cancelled.
Arent we in 2012??? I really hope that ABC considers keeping this show. It puts mystery and spice to thursday nights!
I “ABSOLUTELY” love this show. It is “SO REFRESHING AND INTENSE”. It would be a “HUGE MISTAKE” TO CANCEL IT! MUCH KUDOS………TO ABC.
Please keep this show. It is just like the title…scandalous. Each episode keeps you wanting more the next time. Last night’s episode was “on fire.” I cannot wait for the season finale.
Scandal is AMAZING. I think ABC needs to consider keeping the show.
Networks problem Is they don’t give it a chance to catch viewers.
This the best show on I can’t wait for Thursday nights.
Don’t make the same mistake, that was made on the show
The game . Because lack of viewers from the network now it is a big success on BET. Keep
The Scandal
Best show ever. I dvr’d all the episodes and was floored when I finally sat down to watch! What an excellent concept and show! Kudos ABC PLEASE KEEP IT!!!!!
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, DO NOT CANCEL THE T.V SHOW SCANDAL. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME SINCE I’VE BEEN EXCITED ABOUT SITTING DOWN IN FRONT OF MY T.V TO WATCH A SHOW.
WHEN SCANDAL COMES ON I SHUT EVERYBODY N EVERYTHING OUT. I ALSO RECORD IT TO WATCH IT AGAIN AND I EVEN HAVE THE SHOWS ON MY IPAD………….IM SO SICK OF THESE REALITY SHOWS……..IT’S ABOUT TIME A SHOW LIKE SCANDAL CAME ALONG……..THANK U!
Please keep this show! I love Thursday nights on ABC
because if this show. Sick and tired of reality tv. Scandal keeps
me on the edge of my seat. I do not understand why
there is even a question about a possible cancellation of
this show! That would be a huge mistake on ABC’s
part!
please keep scandals there are so much reality tv shows on that we rarely get to see something that is actually worth watching before networks decide to cancel them
THIS SHOW IS AMAZING! Its shows like this, and revenge, that we need more of! i look forward to thursday nights just to watch it and so do all my friends. i hate that the first season is already over and i have to wait for more! which i pray there is more.
I love this show. My friends & I look foward to Thursdays on abc. At the end of the night I feel like it’s cliffhanger friday, then I rewind the dvr or watch the recordings of all the shows. Please don’t let this go.
Please, please keep this show. I usually don’t watch primetime television. I have never had a show capture my attention like this one. I love the twists and turns. Never a dull moment. I LOVE IT!