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 watched every episode, but won’t miss it. The plot and characters are the same as the popular New Zealand series Outrageous Fortune, but seem a little plodding and dated for the US audience. Also, during a bad economy, I want to see fantasy, not struggle. Try this one again when the economy is better and we can watch these people from a superior viewpoint, not an equal one.
So disappointed to find out the show might be done with!!!!! Please don’t cancel yet. I feel the story behind the show is fantastic! All the actor’s are right on the money with their characters’ and the writers’ are keeping us entertained and glued to the TV to see what happens next! You just can’t finish where you left off. Didn’t get bored and excited to see more! Always left me feeling good with a smile!
please don’t cancele .i love it .
I loved that show, it was a shame that they took it off the air. You left us hanging. I hate shows that end that way. BRING IT BACK!!!!!
I’m with the rest. Would rather read, than watch TV, but I tuned in to Sunday night just for this show.
I found this show and really like it. There seems to be nothing but junk on tv anymore and then along comes a good show that’s interesting and funny at times and bang, it’s yanked off. WHY. I just got on here to see when the show was going to return and found out that it was cancelled. I finally thought I had a good show that I could look forward to weekly but guess I’d better think again. I’m really disappointed. I would love to have it return.
I really liked this show. It got off to a slow start but the finale was awesome. I can’t wait to see what happens to Cheryl and Wolf. Please renew this show!
We DVR’d “Scoundrels” every week. I think the ratings issue is that it was up against “True Blood” on HBO and “Leverage” on TNT (both of which are pretty popular shows). Scoundrels is great!!! Just enough drama, comedy and thrills to appeal to many viewers.
I really enjoyed watching the tv show scoundrels. I looked forward to seeing it on sundays ALL week. I would watch scoundrels then watch the gates. I think it’s really stupid if they don’t do a second season now because ther’s alot of unanwered questions. PLEASE DON”T LET IT GO . I do not watch alot of tv but, I ONLY WATCHED TV JUST FOR THIS PARTICULAR SHOW!!!!!!!PLEASE LE PL KEEP THIS SHOW . IS there anything that I personally coul;d do to help keep it non the air at least for the 2nd ****PLEASE SEND HELP**** season.???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
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Dont cancel it, my wife and I were hooked and look forward to it every week. Just getting great, Wolf is back and and see his wife with the detective. Bring it back!!!
I love the scoundrals and will be pissed if it get cancalled
I think this one is cool, it’s nice to think that it’s possible to fix your life!!
It’s unfair Covert Affairs sucks, and it has been renew. Well actually Piper Perabo does..
Come on , this show is damn good , i dont see why it got low ratings but dont ruin it for the rest of us , continue SCOUNDRELS
say it wont go. i like it!
I am not a huge TV addict but there are a few shows that I abolutely follow week after week – Scoundrels is definitely one of them! Please don’t let it go – or at least give us one complete season – I can’t wait to see what happens next!
I’m with Marlyn, dont watch much tv but this one kept me at home on Sunday nights. They always get rid of the good stuff and keep adding more stupid reality shows. Not Fair!