Back when it debuted, it looked like FOX might have a hit with Sleepy Hollow. It had a strong debut but the ratings got worse and worse over the course of its first two seasons. In the spring, network execs renewed it for a third season, despite the fact that the ratings were down about 40% year-to-year. They then scheduled it on Thursday nights, a notoriously competitive evening for television. Could the numbers possibly rise this season or will they drop lower? Does FOX care anymore? (Do viewers?) Cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Stay tuned.
A supernatural police drama, Sleepy Hollow follows Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison), a patriot who was killed 230 years ago. He finds himself resurrected in modern-day and partners with a female police lieutenant (Nicole Beharie). The cast also includes Lyndie Greenwood, Shannyn Sossamon, Nikki Reed, Lance Gross, and Zach Appelman.
The ratings are typically the best sign of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — usually the next day, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
4/8 update: After the third season finale shocker, do you think this show should be renewed for a fourth season?
4/9 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.
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For comparisons: The second season of Sleepy Hollow averaged a 1.55 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.57 million total viewers.
Note: These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). 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 of days later.
What do you think? Do you still like the Sleepy Hollow TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season?
big fan,hope it dose not get cancelled.
Cancel the show!!!!!! If they go on, it will be only to have enough episodes to sell into syndication. How much effort will go into that? Ratings will go even lower, if that is even possible. The show is over. Turn on the lights and send everyone home. Its over. Move on, nothing to see here.
Please cancel the show. Not addressing any behind the scenes issues that may have caused a talented actress such as Nicole Beharie to leave a steady paycheck, as a black female lead on a network, primetime show…? She seems to be pretty level-headed, so it’s anyone’s guess as to what would make a job so miserable you had to walk away from steady work and probably negotiate a penalty to get out of your contract early… but I digress. As fans, we have been ship-baited, lied to, and manipulated to get views and a renewal the show didn’t merit. I… Read more »
True, true, and true. Fox is a sleazy network and the top management is totally incompetent. Fans are leaving them in mass. Their ratings are suffering across the board.
First season was strongest with a great cast and fun narrative. 3rd season has been pretty dull. Monster of the week stuff. Ridiculous plotting. No chemistry between any of the pairings. Won’t be sorry to see it go. Won’t watch it if it stays.
Please renew…
Sleepy Hollow is the best show I see. I love sleepy hollow…. Please keep on air again ,I need,some persons need this!
This show is mistery and curious all the time have action, I never boring with this show…Please find someway to renew sleepy hollow.I now you can!
I love Sleepy Hollow. It is the best show I have seen in a long time on tv. Please find someway to keep it on the air.
Sleepy Hollow is wonderful and please keep it on the air no matter what you have to do.
I think with a more creative story to bring back the ratings along with somehow having abby return to the storyline really could save this wonderfull show. Ive Been a fan of sleepy hollow since the 1st season & i could tell with all the different time changes they were thinking of canceling the show which is gonna disappoint all of us true die hard fans. Save This Show!
Please renew for another season or two. very original concept and interesting characters nothing else like it on tv
Love sleepy hallow, good story line, love the actors, show is original, writers bring back history to life, writers can invent eye catching tales and bring sleepy hallow to new heights. Please renew for 4th season.
Please cancel Sleepy Hollow. I love the show but please put it out of its misery
I enjoy watching this show very much. The Gotham/Sleepy Hollow lineup was the best. Very creative writing and smart stories. Never boring or immature. Also liked the X files return. Bring back Nicole Beharie before another network sweeps her up. She’s great!
Yes please renew. Have watched from the start.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don’t cancel Sleepy Hollow! This show is like my weekly Soap Opera I have to have my fill. I look forward to every week. It gets kind of confusing when the days are switched around. I normally catch up on Hulu if I missed the original air date. Does the network take in consideration Hulu watchers??? I love the show please keep it going. P.S. extremely sad to see a main character die off the show.
Been a Sleepy Hollow fan since the beginning and I still am!! Please renew for season 4! I love the history intertwined with the adventures and all the creepy creatures!