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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I was sitting home doing nothing and decided to pull up a show on demand that I hadn’t seen before. Here goes Scandal. After pulling up every episode of season 2, I went back and down loaded season 1. I was so hooked I couldn’t believe it. The love affair of Fritz and Liv is sooo hott!!! A stroke of genius! The fact that the President’s wife is fully aware , but is more concerned about her own agenda is another stroke of genius!!! The character Huck is freakin fabulous! Any one can see this man is a genius and… Read more »
I am completely hooked on this series. This show contains some of he best writing I’ve seen in TV. Acting is also quite good. Could get more viewers with earlier air time. Please give us another Season or 6!
Best ever!!! Fast-full of great characters!!! Kerry Washington and cast are awesome!!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this show!!! Please do not cancel!!!
Scandal is a brilliant drama. The acting, writing, and directing are superior to most television shows that are currently scheduled. Far superior. We hope ABC continues to provide series like Scandal (and keep it going) as in so doing they are “raising the bar” for all of television.
Thanks! Love it!!
Never miss this show !!
I have my husband watching it and we record it if we are gone.
Great show. Great storyline. Keep it goiing
loveeeeeee it. all the characters are amazingggggg
I love this show, don’t cancel this one.
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Love the show, BUT They talk too fast
I love this show. The stories always keep you guessing as to what Olivia
will think up next. I really hope it gets a S3.
Love it. I can’t guess most times and I am a movie fanatic. Don’t remember what I use to watch on Thursday’s at 10p but that ends now. Bring on season 3
OMG the actors speak a thousand miles per hour and I can’t make out a word of what’s going on. I try to read the close caption but it disappears too fast so I’m totally lost in the plot. By the time it’s over I’m exhausted and digusted wondering if I’m stupid or if other viewers see it the way I do. I can’t watch the program unless they all slow down.
I love this show. I find myself looking for spoilers so I can know what’s happening
I hope they bring the president back. I will miss the steamy, lovefelt scenes between liv and the president. I never want this show to end.
Love the show. Smart, fast paced and entertaining. Please keep it going!