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 love this show, and never miss it! We could do with one less reality show, and
bring this one back in the fall. Why do they always cancel the good shows?
I thought that it was junk. I hope that the show is finished so that maybe we can get something with a little higher quality. The Gates is definitely a step above this loser!
If you liked Scoundrels you should definitely watch “Outrageous Fortune” – the New Zealand show upon which Scoundrels is based. It is now in its sixth season and going strong. Bet you won’t guess what happens between Cheryl, Wolf and Mack (Judd in the NZ version)!
My wife and I love this show! It is far more realistic than a lot of the crap that is on TV these days. We find it funny as can be and appreciate the lack of plastic scenarios that are just too common on TV now. I mean, how can you cancel a show when the last episode we watched had Wolf come home to his wife and finding her with the detective? Pretty silly to just leave it hanging at this point. Give it another season to catch the attention of the silly reality show viewers. Unfortunately, we find… Read more »
I loved the show. I found the writing to be very good, the cast is stellar, the storyline is clever, and it has left me wanting more. Please don’t drop the show. It is so much better than so many other shows that have actually been on the air for years undeservedly.
Good, Bring back Better Off Ted!
I hope that scoundrels continues on. I love,love,love, this show and I agree with the others they can’t leave us hanging like this. Please give this show a chance it is summer after all and not all people tune into television. I just hope and pray that they network decides to keep this wonderful show going
We watched every episode…loved it! Loved the finale! Give them another chance and give them a good day and time slot. It deserves another season!
Let it rerun.. on a better time, mid winter..
I think it will catchup. 🙂
Agree with previous comments about summer TV – few people watch and there are too many other popular shows on other networks (including pre-season football) on Sunday nights. This show is better than The Gates and ABC is keeping that on for another week or two. ABC should give it a shot on another night and in the fall or spring.
ya it is a great show and i think it will fair better in the fall
when more people are home to watch tv
I love this show!! Plus they can’t just leave us hanging like that. I think more people would like it if it were on another night or when it is fall. Idk but this stinks if they dont bring it back.
I really liked the show, the last episode came on with sound for everything but the voices so I had to go on hulu to watch the final episode. The whole season has been great but please don’t put such a huge cliff-hanger on the last episode and not give us more… love the plot and the characters! I think the ratings are low because it is a summer show, I remember when summer shows were called re-runs because a lot fewer people watch tv in the summer anyway.
I think it’s a great show, I haven’t missed an episode, I was looking forward to watching it in the fall, would be very disappointed if it was cancelled. I think giving it a go in the fall would prove higher ratings.
Are you kidding me!?!?…I’m really into this show. It can’t possibly leave us hanging like this! So what if the ratings aren’t good…Scoundrels still has an “elite” following. Its like the ending of Cane…they just left us hangin! I hope they bring this show back cuz the characters are sooooooo funny!