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?
Please renew . It is one of my favorite shows.
Sleepy hollow has gotten back to its roots. I’m a loyal fan. Please do not cancell this show.
I love Sleepy Hollow, maybe you should put it on Sunday night or Tuesday then the ratings might be better..Regardless when it’s on I will watch it just might be better for other people not so busy.Please don’t cancel,give it another chance please.
I think Sleepy Hollow is a great show! Its unique and is able to blend the supernatural with reality somehow. I love the comedy relief..very clever. It stretches the mind into another dimension and I always enjoy that!! Don’t cancel!! I sincerely hope Fox renews for season 4
The show is great especially after it got rid of the witch and her 60 year old son. That was the worst part of the show. I just think they waited too long . I rode it out but a guess a lot of people didn’t. I hope it comes back next fall I like it on Friday night and it’s pulling in good numbers for a Friday
The ratings for Sleepy Hollow Season 3 did not drop throughout much of the 3rd season because Katrina was on during Season 2. That’s entirely implausible, and just doesn’t work as an excuse. Season 3 bled off viewers as the season went on because of Season 3’s own failings and tweakings. People absolutely would have continued to watch as this season progressed if they really liked what they were seeing. My roommates and I gave Season 3 a good and fair chance and we just didn’t care for what we saw as the season went on. Different strokes for different… Read more »
Yes, she did have something to do with the failure of Sleepy Hollow. She and Goffman was the catalyst for the show’s downfall when they tried to shoehorn her in to replace the lead actress. Also, the writing and continuity for this season is not up to par. It was noticeable in Seasons 1 and 2, but for Season 3 I think it has gotten worst. It is as if their is no leader or show runner present. Each writer is doing their own thing without any attention to was happened the previous episodes.
I’m just tired of how this show (and other shows on FOX and other TV networks) keep throwing black women at white men.
I do not think that any show is throwing black women at white men. It’s 2016 and networks are finally starting to show the world the way it has been for decades, maybe even centuries or more. And, at least for right now, Abbie and Crane are not romantically involved. They are interested in other people, albeit there definitely is a strong chemistry between them. With Abbie supposedly being dead, who knows who Crane’s next love interest will be… But as far as any show goes and in true life, people are interested in the people that have common interests.… Read more »
sleepy hollow have surpassed my expectations of how good this show could be,this show have out done the first season and the season who so ever complains about this show, they are hater’s and always will be, so i say to them go some where else and go on a hate trip. great show i felt sorry for Pandora for the first time, her wicked husband has got to be stopped if the world is to continue .very good job by the writers and all the actor’s, and actresses. good by Bill forever.
I luv the show and want to get more seasons. Be for I had to record it and watch it when I get home from work. The first time I saw it. It was best show I see better then other shows on Monday night. I hope the rating goes up.
Wonderful show! There is no other like it. Witches of East end was cancelled and now there is only supernatural and sleepy hollow. Every oher show is towards terrorists or police work aka NCIS or CSI. please, for the love of all things supernatural, keep the show! There is NOTHING to look forward to during the week. Just sit back and look forward watching a show while the kids are asleep.
I really love Sleepy Hollow and I would be really upset if it gets cancelled. Unfortunately I live in the UK so I cannot do anything about the ratings, I can only watch a few weeks behind America. I would be really upset if it does go because (it may sound sappy but it’s true) this show has helped me through my first year of University because it has made me have a goal. I would feel really down and then I would realise that I had something to look forward to every week. I know a load of people… Read more »
If Sleepy Hollow is all you have to look forward to each week, things in the UK must be worse than I thought. You are young and in college. Go make some friends, go out to dinner, see a movie, or do what college students in the US do, drink till you fall down and crawl home. Please don’t watch silly, stupid TV soap operas and miss out on your best years. Go have some fun and turn the boob tube off. Your comments make me sad for the future.
How dare you tell somebody to spend money in a bar, or going out. Perhaps she prefers staying in and not spending money! I know you would have no problem if she stayed home if she watched something you liked! You seem to set a good example for college students!
Thank you you basically hit the nail on the head there 🙂
First I’m in University not college. And I have friends who all like the show. Just because i look forward to this show every week defiantly does not mean the UK is “worse than you thought”. I don’t like drinking exspecially until I am only capable of crawling home because I don’t see the point in it. I didn’t post this message to speak to you, I did it to have my say about this show. I agree that everyone has their own opinions so yeah you can say whatever but don’t tell me what to do and how to… Read more »
Thank you Nikki for explaining how rude this man is for telling all of us either what to do or what to watch instead! As my children say to others, “You are not the King of Me!!!”
This comment is just an FYI – In the States, “college” and “university” are interchangeable synonyms, meaning any 4 year post secondary school.
Sleepy Hollow’s (Into The Wild) was a great show very well written the actor’s and actresses where very good also. This show deserves a season 4, because of how good it is. I think Pandora’s husband had better give Pandora back her power’s or she will find a way to send him back were she got him. The hidden one play’s his part very well he only think of himself and he is very wicked. I am happy that the witnesses have some new found power’s to help them fight the hidden one and Pandora . I watch this show… Read more »
They might as well kill off all to the characters for the show’s finale. The show is dead meat. Can’t wait for a gory mess of a show. The ratings are pathetic. Fox executives would be nuts to even consider keeping this sorry excuse of a show. How can a show fall so far so fast? Poor writing? Poor acting? Yes and Yes. Hopefully it will be replaced with something worth watching.
Being 60 years old I guess I’m not in the 18-49 desired demographic and my vote doesn’t seem to count much. But this female disabled veteran loves Sleepy Hollow and I hope it continues into another season. Along with Grimm and Supernatural these shows provide much needed mindless entertainment.
please do not take this show off the air this is the only great show on fox. what a great cast, the new actors are also great for this show. Pandora and agent foster are very good actresses. Pandora’s husband is wicked enough which makes it interesting as to what will happen next. that sign that only mills can see may have given her some power’s she is unaware of at this time. your writers have done a great job with this show a lot better than last season. Please keep sleepy hollow on Fox. I love this show it’s… Read more »
Sleepy Hollow deserves a Season 4! FOX can order it as a shortened 13-episode season. Season 1 had thirteen episodes, one crystal-clear plot and it went full steam ahead and was so good! Then came the sleazy, dull and unnecessarily over-dramatic Season 2. Such a shame for an awesome show like this to have such a bitter sophomore season. Honestly, I was not a big fan of Jeremy’s character (after he went evil all the way) and the stupid “monster of the week” format of the show. I was just about to give up on it and suddenly Katrina and… Read more »
Cult following? Are you joking? Jim Jones had a cult following, so I guess it is possible.