In its first season, Scandal drew mediocre ratings and was nearly cancelled. ABC likely brought it back because they need new dramas and are hoping that the ratings would improve in season two. Will they be glad that they took the risk? Time will tell.
The second season of Scandal typically airs Thursday nights at 10pm on the ABC network. The cast includes Kerry Washington, Bellamy Young, Columbus Short, Darby Stanchfield, Guillermo Diaz, Jeff Perry, Joshua Malina, Katie Lowes, and Tony Goldwyn.
Below are the TV show’s ratings for the 2012-13 season, the best way to tell if Scandal is going to be cancelled or renewed for a second season.
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Final season averages: 2.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 7.53 million total viewers. (adjusted average due to transposed number for second episode)
Episode 02-22: Thursday, 05/16/13
3.2 in the demo (0% change) with 9.12 million (+3% change).
Season averages: 2.50 in the demo with 7.48 million.
UPDATE: ABC has renewed this show for a third season for 2013-14.
Episode 02-21: Thursday, 05/09/13
3.2 in the demo (+23% change) with 8.87 million (+10% change).
Season averages: 2.47 in the demo with 7.40 million.
Episode 02-20: Thursday, 05/02/13
2.6 in the demo (-7% change) with 8.07 million (+2% change).
Season averages: 2.43 in the demo with 7.33 million.
Episode 02-19: Thursday, 04/25/13
2.8 in the demo (+8% change) with 7.90 million (-2% change).
Season averages: 2.42 in the demo with 7.29 million.
Episode 02-18: Thursday, 04/04/13
2.6 in the demo (0% change) with 8.04 million (+1% change).
Season averages: 2.40 in the demo with 7.25 million.
Episode 02-17: Thursday, 03/28/13
2.6 in the demo (-4% change) with 7.97 million (-6% change).
Season averages: 2.39 in the demo with 7.21 million.
Episode 02-16: Thursday, 03/21/13
2.7 in the demo (0% change) with 8.51 million (+11% change).
Season averages: 2.38 in the demo with 7.16 million.
Episode 02-15: Thursday, 02/21/13
2.7 in the demo (0% change) with 7.68 million (-4% change).
Season averages: 2.35 in the demo with 7.07 million.
Episode 02-14: Thursday, 02/14/13
2.7 in the demo (-4% change) with 8.02 million (-2% change).
Season averages: 2.33 in the demo with 7.03 million.
Episode 02-13: Thursday, 02/07/13
2.8 in the demo (+4% change) with 8.14 million (+1% change).
Season averages: 2.30 in the demo with 6.95 million.
Episode 02-12: Thursday, 01/31/13
2.7 in the demo (+4% change) with 8.09 million (+2% change).
Season averages: 2.26 in the demo with 6.85 million.
Episode 02-11: Thursday, 01/17/13
2.6 in the demo (-7% change) with 7.93 million (-5% change).
Season averages: 2.22 in the demo with 6.74 million.
Episode 02-10: Thursday, 01/10/13
2.8 in the demo (+17% change) with 8.37 million (+17% change).
Season averages: 2.18 in the demo with 6.62 million.
Episode 02-09: Thursday, 12/13/12
2.4 in the demo (-4% change) with 7.14 million (-3% change).
Season averages: 2.11 in the demo with 6.43 million.
Episode 02-08: Thursday, 12/06/12
2.5 in the demo (+14% change) with 7.39 million (+11% change).
Season averages: 2.08 in the demo with 6.34 million.
Episode 02-07: Thursday, 11/29/12
2.2 in the demo (+10% change) with 6.64 million (+10% change).
Season averages: 2.01 in the demo with 6.19 million.
Episode 02-06: Thursday, 11/15/12
2.0 in the demo (+5% change) with 6.02 million (-1% change).
Season averages: 1.98 in the demo with 6.11 million.
Episode 02-05: Thursday, 11/08/12
1.9 in the demo (-5% change) with 6.06 million (-1% change).
Season averages: 1.98 in the demo with 6.13 million.
UPDATE: ABC has ordered a full season of 22 episodes.
Episode 02-04: Thursday, 10/25/12
2.0 in the demo (+5% change) with 6.11 million (-1% change).
Season averages: 2.00 in the demo with 6.14 million.
Episode 02-03: Thursday, 10/18/12
1.9 in the demo (-5% change) with 6.17 million (+11% change).
Season averages: 2.00 in the demo with 6.16 million.
Episode 02-02: Thursday, 10/04/12
2.0 in the demo (-5% change) with 5.65 million (-1.3% change).
Season averages: 2.05 in the demo with 6.15 million.
Episode 02-01: Thursday, 09/27/12
2.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.74 million total viewers.
Season averages: 2.10 in the demo with 6.74 million.
Year-to-year, the season premiere of Scandal was up by 5% in the demo (vs a 2.0 rating) and down by 8% in viewers (vs 7.33 million).
Reference point: The 2011-12 season averaged a 2.0 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 7.02 million viewers.
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 still like the Scandal TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a third season?
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SCANDAL: First year thought real good show. I know ratings low and brought back.-Great Second seson began great worth watching and then second half season fair to poor. Probably gets a RENEWAL with PROBABLY A Great final show. YOU BETTER { IF renewed } change the story lines. End of season SCANDAL went from bad to awful. Finish up some of story lines and don’t DRAG ________________on and on.
Hopefully, listen and change scripts or CANCELLATION is not far off.
Scandal is a great series full of funny and interesting things happening. The actors have great chemistry and it’s fun to get away from reality. Clue to the networks HATE REALITY SHOWS!!!!! We want to escape reality not watch it on TV. The reality shows are stupid and full of people making idiots of themselves. I’m not alone in this view. READ VIEWERS COMMENTS! We don’t care who goes out with whom or gets the job or wins the race or grabs the bachelor, etc. Keep television what was meant to be: fun entertainment to help us escape from life’s… Read more »
I love this show. It’s so juicy in all the right ways however, I would like to see Olivia with Mr. President! They would make an amazing couple, and it would be an epic love story. I can’t express how much I would love to see a third season!
I enjoy Scandal! I enjoy the different relationships. Looking forward to seeing who Olivia will choose as her love! “PLEASE DON’T DO THIS!” Don’t cancel Scandal! Can’t wait for the next Season! The brakes are frustrating!!!!!
I wasn’t going to comment, but I feel like some1 needs to give u all an explanation for the gaps. I want to start by saying I HATE THE GAPS/BREAKS 2. Ok so here’s why they have them. There’s several reasons, actually. 1) Most shows have 22-24 episodes per season. The TV viewing season runs from mid-Sept thru mid-May. Do the math. That’s approx. 36wks. So there u have it….22 episodes and 36 wks. That’s an extra 14wks(3 &a half months) 2) Who watches TV during the Holidays? That’s right….not very many ppl. The ratings for TV shows during the… Read more »
i think scandel should come back for a third season because i like the show and fitz and olivia should be together
Start airing new shows each week, or cancel the show. It’s beyond annoying to watch repeats when you just want to move forward in the storyline. It’s also one of the quickest ways to lose viewers, btw.
I’m from south africa and I know it has a great following here I agree with thr masses about the gaps they not working I understnd mid season breaks that some of the series have but PLEASSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Do not cancel it
I love this show, especially the scandal between Olivia and Fitzgerald. How ever I don’t like all of these gaps and reruns in between, it makes me uninterested bringing negative attitudes towards the show and there for turning away a lot of potential viewers. Do not cancel just show the episodes regularly please.
I love the show. Didn’t see Seadon 1 so catching up.
Hate the duplicity and everyone is a murderer, but so way out just a marvel of construction and suspense.
LOVE the Livia clothes
I like the show scandle,but i don’t like all the repeats,soooo i say pull it together or cancel it
Please do not CANCEL – it is a great drama being shown on TV…. better than those reality shows that are aired. I can’t wait to see what Season 3 has to offer. Please keep SCANDAL around for Season 3.
IF CBS CANCELS SCANDAL THEY ARE CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If CBS cancels Scandal they’re crazy. Everyone is talking about this show. It’s amazing and ratings gold.
Love it, love it , love it….great show DO NOT CANCEL . How about getting rid of some of those ridiculous reality shows instead,