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?
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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?
Surprise, surprise, another low ratings night. Will anyone even watch the last five episodes? What’s the point of wasting valuable air time. Show reruns of something people will watch. Gilligan’s Island, The Beverly Hillbillies, I love Lucy, HeeHaw, or anything would have better ratings than Sleepy Hollow. The show has become so bad, it is obviously unwatchable by anyone who has not had a full frontal lobotomy. You would think that more people would watch, knowing the show is getting ready to get booted. But, I guess that is not even enough to make them sit thru this show.
As you just said, watching the show is a waste of time, so stop wasting your time and find something you want to watch instead of ranting and raving about it!!!
Who’s ranting and raving? If you knew a train was about to run off a cliff, you would want to see it. At this point, the train is picking up speed.
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Dude, if your not a fan, why stick around here. Don’t you have anything better to do with your time? Some people care about the show….that’s why they’re hereb commenting.
You are ranting and raving! If I knew a train was going to run off of a cliff, I would not want to watch it unless I knew that it was a stunt for a TV show or a movie. Personally, I would do everything in my power to stop it, and if that was not possible, I would be a first responder. When it comes to entertainment, I do not waste my time on a show that has lost my interest and, I certainly would not belittle the people who did enjoy that show. That’s why there are so… Read more »
I love watching SLEEPY HOLLOW! And, it amazes me that Hater’s seem to know everything about it, then turn around and tell FOX to drop the show and ridicule people who have been dedicated watchers since S1Ep1. If you do not like SLEEPY HOLLOW that is your opinion; but, I have always found it funny that the people that do not like the show continue taking the time to watch it and state that it should not be renewed because of x, y, and z. Hater’s are going to hate and seem to find reasons to hate. If you don’t… Read more »
The ratings for S1 were fine; S2 is where it all started to fall apart. They sadly misused the amazing John Noble, and spent way too much time on fickle Katrina. The S3 attempt to shift from the JudeoChristian mythos and the Apocalypse to story bases from other cultures was poorly executed and just unnecessary; there were still two Horsemen left and plenty more Evil to go around. Now the show has become a poor man’s excuse for “Supernatural,” complete with MotW and sadly meandering serial plots. (And please don’t lets mention the butt-kicking, corset-wearing, musket-slinging protofeminist steampunk Betsy Ross.… Read more »
You are 100 percent correct. They took a good show and just turned it into a silly, stupid, cartoonish, soap opera. The Fans have responded in kind. It can’t even reach 1.0.
I am one of many who love this show, and get the tv shows rankings and reviews sent to me every day. I read what everyone has to say and frankly there are only a couple who voice negativity on this show, and many who say they love it!
I guess that is why the ratings are so high.
I think they’d have been better off doing it as a miniseries. They clearly didn’t have any real plans post S1, and then they just let it become a rambling mess… I think they were trying to make it better, but they lacked direction and ended up flailing about…
Yes, Kieran, my thoughts exactly. However, I’d also like to add the 60s Star Trek feel of the “monsters -of- the week.” They seem to be some man in a bodysuit with rubbish glued on it, jumping up and down, who, by the way seems to kill everyone(unimportant) really quickly, but s t r e t c h e s out killing, or even really harming the leads until help can arrive.
Tuned into Sleepy Hollow Friday the 26th. The lighting was so dark, I thought, my TV had gone on the blink. A romantic candle light dinner that, of course, lead to absolutely nothing. Welcome to the same old thing. Next the girl’s Daddy shows up, but he bugged out early in their lives, much like the shows fans. I had had enough, and my eyes started glazing over. I grabbed the remote and found the weather channel, which was far more exciting and interesting, and, come to find out, my TV was fine. The show was so slow, everyone involved… Read more »
Why do you tune into a program you dislike??? Your actions are in opposition to your thoughts! Is it just so you can post negative comments??? I am sure you can find something more to your liking!!! Leave those of us alone who enjoy and love this show with it’s historic references!!! Good bye Bill!!!!!
It is sad that anyone would use Sleepy Hollow to learn history. I was hoping the show would perk up and get better. But, you can now tell it is on it’s last leg. I didn’t realize that some people think that they are watching the history channel. Not sure where the monsters fit into your history lesson. One Positive thing I can say is, there are only six more episodes until the Axe starts swinging.
I think I already told you to stop watching this show, it is evident that you dislike it. As for my comment about history, I didn’t say it was a history lesson, boy you really like to twist the words of anyone who enjoys this show! Maybe you need glasses or are you so young you can’t read yet!!! Check the meaning of REFERENCE! That said, you did not go away, thus giving the show another viewer…thanks!
At this point it hard to stop watching. Sort of like sitting with someone who is dying, you want to be there for the last breath. They may look horrible and smell worse, but you can’t pull yourself away. Only six more episodes and there will be nothing left but the crying.
Exactly why I’m still watching it.
If you love the show so much, why would you come to this website called TV series Finale. The article is about a failed TV show called Sleepy Hollow. Seeing how you watch Sleepy Hollow to learn history, I guess I can see how you would be confused and come here to talk about how great the show is.
I go to this site to view the reviews and how all the shows rank! That is what this site is for!!! It does show when shows are renewed too! I have several children aged 15 to 20 and in the beginning we watched to see how it compared to the story. As time went by they would look up our founding fathers to see if there was any truthful information and they actually were learning about the revolution war. They even discussed this in class.
Please renew! I still love the chemistry and the smash up of history and magic
It will take a lot of magic to keep this show from becoming history. People who like Sleepy Hollow have made the switch to Lucifer. Sleepy Hollow is all but done, Lucifer, a much better show is just getting started. You will love it. Just give Lucifer a shot.
I watched Lucifer twice, thought it had an overly sexual content!! Moms all over are complaining about it!!!
Sex sells. Just ask Lucifer. It has double the ratings of Sleepy Hollow. Dad’s must be watching. I guess we will just have to see which show is around next season.
maybe it does to men like you, but to the average person, women, moms, families, sex is not what they want! I’ve been watching the nightly ratings and many nights all or most shows show low ratings, and I can only explain the reason for that is the viewers are watching on something other than the network, like hula!
I guess viewers want more headless, sexless, boring, and lame T.V. shows to watch. But I thought, Hallmark and Disney had that covered. Sleepy Hollow needs to have Ichabod discover some blue pills thus curing his E.D. allowing him to see Abbie in a whole new light. I would love to see Lucifer show up on the show and teach Sleepy Hollow how to be a hit!!!!! How about a crossover?
all you care about is SEX!!! Moms all over the United States are complaining about this show and I checked the numbers on all the shows and the number you are looking at is ages 25 to 49. Lots of people who watch tv. don’t fall into those ages! Buy yourself some porn series and let people have decent shows! And actually Lucifer doesn’t have as many viewers as other programs that networks are worried about.
Those age numbers are what advertisers want. They pay the bills. Sleepy Hollow has not been able to hold those viewers. There are only 7 more episodes until Sleepy Hollow is completely done. Lucifer is the same type show. Si-Fi detective. However, it has got some spice to it to hold viewers attention. It is basically the same show without the boring foreplay. I really think you will grow to love it if you give it a shot. Mom’s tend to overreact and complain. But, it always helps to hype the show. Win, win for Lucifer and the advertisers. They… Read more »
I would think the number of viewers would count more. I am over their age group and spend more on advertisers than my son who fast forwards through the commercials. I have tried to watch it several times, and each time I watch it for less time. I want to be entertained, not seduced.
Few shows target an older audience. You can easily tell which ones do. They are full of commercials for drugs and adult diapers.These products produce billions in profits. I hope you can find something you enjoy, once Sleepy Hollow has wrapped. Enjoy the last 7 episodes. I would expect a 2 hour finale. I think I would have enjoyed Sleepy Hollow more if I had been dead from the waist down.
Actually, I am an older viewer and I did not know that the show had moved to Friday night. I just discovered it last evening because my DVR recorded it. I had a wonderful evening watching all 4 episodes. I was just a little angry that I didn’t know it had moved. I tried watching Lucifer, but did not hold my interest. Renew Sleepy Hollow, us older folk prefer it.
Only seven more episodes to complete this failed season. That amazing chemistry is as stale as an old shoe. The lack of action and cartoonish writing have lead to the show’s demise. At this point, even if they turned it into pure porn, it would not get renewed. Last season, Fox held the announcement of renewal like a hung jury. I think the announcement that Sleepy Hollow has been cancelled will come sooner than expected this time. A short three seasons and the show is toast. So if you really like the show, you should record the next few episodes… Read more »
I’m an Ichabbie shipper – let’s get that out of the way. But it is so much more. Perhaps unlike some of my fellow shippers, I’m not waiting with bated breath for the main characters to fall into bed with one another; they do have amazing chemistry, however, and it is fun to watch how they play off one another. I think that is one of the keys: it is a show that you can watch with your family without having to see people rolling around in bed with one another, lots of gratuitous violence (it has a purpose on… Read more »
Love Sleepy Hollow please renew! I love this show!
I wouldn’t run off to Vegas and put any bets down on this show having another season. Your odds of winning the Lottery and being struck by lighting at the same time are probably much better. The ratings for this show know only one direction. Down. Some people already think they cancelled it. They have no idea fox throw it down the well. moving it to Friday nights. Check out Lucifer. That is what all the Sleepy Hollow fans started watching. The acting is so much better. The writing and the story lines are far superior to what Sleepy Hollow… Read more »
I love the idea of this show, but somehow the writing just doesn’t live up to the promise. Often it seems the directors are allergic to emotion or something. Did someone threaten violence if Abby and Crane have a sincere moment together or something? And please writers, don’t be afraid to handle obvious questions. Like with Abby gone for 10 months, who made the payments on that new house of hers? Did she have to look so perfect after all that time without running water or product? Is Ichabod literally wearing the same clothes all these years later, or is… Read more »
I look forward to the show week after week this is a great show it deserves a fourth fifth and
sixth season. Sleepy hollow is so much better then some of the garbage on TV that need to be canceled.most shows now are all sexual,sleepy hollow is fun and educational and every episode has a historic background and every monster has a story.
I’m glad sleepy hollow is back. it came back with a bang. . I just love how Crane is still trying to adapt to our world. It makes the show interesting that way and Tom does a awesome job at it. Thank you fox for bringing back my show. I watch every episode lease 3to 4 times before Friday for the new one.
I love Sleepy Hollow but have not been able to find it on TV.
Sleepy Hollow is on Fox Friday at 7pm central time, 8 pm eastern time
It wouldn’t be so bad except for the crap writing, where do they get some of them from. There not all bad, they need continuity and more of the 2 leads together as it was their chemistry in S1 that got everyone to watch, less on the side kicks
Sleepy Hollow reaches a new low. One step forward, three steps back. The ratings Cha-Cha. I will watch the season’s last show, truly last show in May. Lucifer is a good replacement for Sleepy Hollow. A much better show. Better plots and action. Acting is much better too. Most of the Sleepy Hollow fans have already made the switch as the ratings demonstrate. Point 7 is not Sleepy Hollows lucky number. I hope they make the last show in May worth watching. Wrap it all up with lots of death and destruction. Everyone is tired of characters bouncing back from… Read more »
you couldn’t pay me to watch Lucifer
If you like Sleepy Hollow, you will love Lucifer. It is a far better show, it makes Sleepy Hollow look amateurish and silly. And, when Sleepy Hollow gets the boot, you will still have something to watch.
Episode 9 onwards airs on a Friday not a Thursday
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Sleepy Hollow should definitely be renewed for a season 4… The show has so much potential! That being the actors performance, plot development and stories opportunities… I sometimes feel like Fox has it our for the show and doesn’t see the great opportunity they have in hand, should they give it a real shot… Please let us have a season FOUR!
Please RENEW Sleepy Hollow! I need to get my Abby and Ichobad connection back on! This show rocks!