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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AWESOME series. Please bring it back for a third, fourth, fifth and more seasons. The chemistry between Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn is absolutely the best, most hottest and I love it. I’ve gotten other’s interested as well and they are loving it, too.
PLEASE, PLEASE DO NOT CANCEL SCANDAL. IT IS ONE OF THE BETTER SHOW ON TV. I AM SO SICK OF ALL OF THESE REALITY SHOWS. BLAH!!!
Best drama on TV. I love this show. I haven’t been hooked on a series in years. My daughter attended a Scandal viewing party last week. Yes, we need a season 3, 4, and more. I went to a Christmas party, and most of the ladies at my table had not heard of the show. Come on ABC, advertise the show!
I just started watching three days ago and am already caught up with the second season. I was surprised at how good it was.
Please renew Scandal!! It’s a very exciting, intriguing and thrilling show with great acting!! My husband and I look forward to our Thursday TV Scandal night!!
So I’m asking for you to not cancel it! So many shows have been canceled for the ridiculous “reality” shows that don’ t have good actors & actresses. It’s not worth watching those as far as we are concerned!!!
Thank you!!!
Great show – should b renewed for third season
I had been hearing so much about the this show and hadn’t watched it. This weekend I watched season 1 on netflix and all of the episodes that havve aired thus far of season 2, and I am hooked! This is a really good show and I hope that this shows continues for many more seasons.
Great show. Please give us a 3rd seaaon. Show is as good as Homeland. Get Fitz better and back in the Whitehouse. Show could go on for a long time.
I have been hooked since its first airing, can’t wait for thursday nights. It is addicting I LOVE IT PLEASE, PLEASE DON’T CANCEL.
Love. Love. Love scandal!! Best show on tv. I recommend it to everyone.
Love it!!! the love the president and Olivia have for each other is beautiful. Renew it.
To quote one of my sisters, this show is the BOMB! I can’t wait for the next espisode each week. The writing is terrific and the actors pull it off well. This could go on for another 5/6 seasons easily.
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I love it…keeps me coming back
This show is the best show on right now. The plots are crazy!!! I really believe every single one of those stories have probably happened in real life. Have to agree with the time the show airs. This show should be airing at prime time. I guarantee the ratings would be even higher. If you’re looking for a captivating show, tune in and tell your friends!!!
This is the best fta ever and the 13/7 showing was the best please don’t cancel it we need good tv drama and scandal gives you that