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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I hope they don’t cancel Scoundrels because it’s filmed in Albuquerque, and “we” need all the work we can get! It is a much better show than yet another CSI type crime /legal/medical/ drama, or worse, another fake-reality show. Please don’t cancel.
I was hooked, I don’t understand the show was good! Please bring it back
Just looking on Hulu for scoundrels and didn’t see it. Found out that ABC may be canceling scoundrels like NBC has canceled every good show that has a POSITIVE message ie Journeyman (couple of years ago), or Breakthrough with Tony Robins (this summer). How many CSI or other junky murder and gore shows are hanging around (that need to go away)? We need to have good positive shows. ABC, don’t be stupid like NBC (NoBody Cares) and cancel a good show like Scoundrels.
Please do not cancel Scoundrels or The Gates. Love them both, especially The Gates, as far fetched as it is.
I adored this show-at least it had substance and was fun! I am sick of reality shows and don’t watch them. I hope they may reconsider~~~
I love this show, so it stands to reason that it will go the way of all the decent shows I have ever liked, which is to say it will be cancelled and some stupid Reality Show that is in no way real, will replace it. And The Gates is the second best show right behind True Blood. Who are the idiots that run network T.V.???
Hey I love this show! Virginia Madsen is great and so is David James Elliot and the rest of the cast – very fun, well written and intriguing and so much more interesting than that banal “brothers and sisters” …don’t cancel it! It’s great because there’s something for 20 somethings and for 40 somethings…very intriguing premise… I really enjoy this show.
Vita
This was an excellent show—-funny, inventive, good cast—-the only people that are on the Nielson panel must be the “reality” show freaks. Sure, they are cheaper to produce, but who in their right mind would choose one of those over a show like Scoundrels?
Love that show! Don’t cancel, please!!!!!
Bring Scroundals back
I liked the show.I think you need to give it a full season and get the word out.There was not that much advertising about it and I would also market to the over 50 crowd.
I love Scoundrels. I really hope they bring it back. Big mistake if they don’t.
I really thought this show had great potential!! It should have debuted in the fall though. I think going up against; Big Brother, Bachelor Pad & many others this summer was hard! Hopefully they are not canceled! There is hope though just move the prime time schedule! There has been shows that were canceled and came back!!! I wish them all the best and hope to watch another episode!
I love Scroundrels! I wish I knew who the network surveys! There r way to many reality shows. Please bring this show back!
Please DO NOT CANCEL Scoundrels!!!! DO NOT CANCEL THE GATES EITHER!!!!