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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Love love love the show..
I love scandals! My family watches and I DVR it just in case I miss it or get a phone call. This is the best show ABC has had in a long, long time! My family is large and in different states, our ages range from 25 to 77. You would be surprised who is watching. Please don’t cancel this show. Shame on who ever started this rumor.
ABC you have a winner.
ABC be patient give the show time bring a good story line. Scandal is new series need to give the show another shot for the fall or 2013 line up. ABC listen to the fans who are loving and enjoying the show. I love the story, and actors!
This is a good show. I did not know how all the characters would relate to the storyline , but last nights episode 5/10/12 shed new light on why everyone does fit in this puzzle together. Olivia and the President have crazy chemistry and the storyline is very interesting. I’m really tired of stations cancelling unique and entertaining shows…while mindless junk………….you know the shows I’m talking about continue to stay on year after year. This show need more of a push from the network…..it is worth fighting to keep on the air.
Love love love Scandal….. I look forward to Thursday’s.
The show should not be canceled! Take time out to do your surveys! That is how we keep our shows on the air.
Please do not cancel Scandal!!! It has been a long time since I have watch an evening show on ABC. I have two small children, so if I miss the 9pm show or unable to watch it all the way through, I watch it on ABC.com during my lunch break the next day. Scandal is an amazing show with amazing acting across the broad. Looking forward to season 2!!!
This show is fantastic! We want more!!!
Thinking of cancellation is ridiculous! Put some advertising into the effort. Once you start watching, you can not stop!
I love the show. It’s seems like a short season. With next week being the season finale and all. But for 45mins. It packed with intrigue and suspense. So renew and give it a chance. Thursday slot was great.
It is a fine show. I recorded the first five episodes, then watched them all within two days. I would not spend that much time if I did not like the show.I certainly hope it stays on the air…it will only get better.
I love this show! Scandal is an amazing new show!! Please don’t cancel it!! I watch it after my most favorite show in the world, grey’s anatomy!!
I dont understand how the show is in danger of being cancelled everyone I know is watching it. I look foward to Thursday nights and I dont even mind staying up to watch the show; there is so much excitement packed into one hour.
Great show!
I rarely watch TV on the major stations but this show keeps my attention, do not cancel it.
Please, Please keep this show on. I look forward to Thursdays
I just sent a message directly to ABC to give them my feedback about this show. I really love this show. One of the things that I love about it is that the characters represent a cross section demographically which is refreshing as well as appealing to many viewers. It also is full of many changes which can not be predicted and the story lines are filled with both mystery and intrigue as well as romance. Please keep Scandal on the air for another season……