Fans of ABC’s summer drama, Scoundrels, may have noticed that the series isn’t on the schedule any longer. Has the show been cancelled?
Scoundrels revolves around the West family, a clan that’s had many run-ins with the law. Dad (David James Elliott) has been sent to prison and his wife (Virginia Madsen) is determined that she and their kids not follow him. The TV show’s cast also includes Leven Rambin, Vanessa Marano, Carlos Bernard, and Patrick Flueger (in a dual role).
The series debuted on June 20th to a disappointing 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.23 million viewers. In week two, viewership dropped to a 1.0 in the demo and 3.66 million viewers. The numbers got even worse in subsequent weeks. It hit a demo low 0.6 and, the finale attracted the fewest number of total viewers, just 2.73 million. Those are some terrible numbers for a major network, even for the summer months.
Only eight episodes of Scoundrels were produced and, to ABC’s credit, they aired them all — despite the low ratings. Unfortunately, the network has little reason to want any more. So, no, ABC has not officially cancelled Scoundrels but, it is highly unlikely that they’ll order a second season.
What do you think? Why do you think Scoundrels didn’t fare better? Is it a better show than the ratings reflect?
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Loved the show and really hate it when stations stop right in the middle of the show.
Scoundrels was the best new show I’ve seen in a long time.Virginia Madsen is an incredible actress. ABC was lucky to get her for a TV show, They should at least give it a chance for the big fall season. Since when are 8 episodes a Season? Get the big hype machine behind this and it will be a huge hit. Remember Seinfelds first season was not good.Please give the show the chance it deserves.
I really enjoyed the show.
I am sorry to hear ABC didn’t think it worthy for a second season. I would have given it a chance to grow…more advertising would have helped I think…
Oh well I’ll just enjoy the few episodes available and find something else to watch. Pity
I, too, loved this show and looked forward to watching it. I even taped it a couple of nights when I knew I would be out. If I had my choice I would choose it over the Gates for sure. I loved the cast, writing, and most of all the very witty humour. I hope they bring it back!!!!!
Cute show! Not heavy, but a fun plot line and cast that made it enjoyable. Maybe it didn’t get enough viewers because it was advertised enough(?) Would love to see cable pick it up.
Loved the show…high quality all the way. Love Virginia Madsen in her role, what a great actor she is. She was low key and just a solid, well formed character. I watched about five shows, missed a couple. Why can’t ABC understand this is a great show? We can’t let it die. The entire cast, great actors all of them. Maybe TNT should pick this one up, right? Perfect for that quality TV network. Whose in charge there, I’ll email.
I loved the show!! Have been watching for it to come back on. It was even better to me that The Gates. Everyone I have talked to loved it also! Please let’s have more! Do Not Cancel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love the show – please bring it back – looked forward to Sunday nite – lots of friends enjoyed as well. Enough with the reality shows – need “Scoundrels”!!!!!!
I wasn’t sold on this show at first but after watching the second episode I really liked it. I tried to watch The Gates too but couldn’t stay awake through a whole show. I finally quit watching that one. I am very sorry that Scoundrels may have bit the dust. Maybe a different night would have worked better. I would DVR it and watch it later in the week. The one thing not realistic at all is how easy it was for people to visit Wolf in jail…..it’s not that easy. Jails won’t let women visit the inmates dressed in… Read more »
It’s summertime for God’s sake !!!! Kina late at night for me (10:pm) but I like it enuf to stay up for it …..This is a great show !!! Please add it to the fall line-up. Give it a decent chance………
I Love this show!!! Please don’t cancel it!!! Love the story and characters.
Loved this show! Give it a chance please! Please let’s have more of the Wests.
I loved this show. The actors did a wonderful job portraying their characters. It was believable. Bring it back, please. Give it one more chance. If your husband has ever been incarcerated, you can really relate to Cheryl.
What!!?? What do you expect the ratings will be when there was very little advertising, it was a new summer show and most people are not hooking into summer programming. Great storyline, good acting and people that you could feel were real. Agree, tired of the same ol’ junk….. reality shows, medical, csi etc. Plus we are left hanging!!! Once I got into this show I looked forward to it every week – it made for a fun Sunday night. Please bring this back and give it a better chance. Same cast too !!!!!
Loved the show. Left us hanging at the end! Please finish the story? What does wolf do after he sees his wife with the detective….more more! It was addicting and then u just stopped it cold turkey!!!