When NBC cancelled Southland, it was hard to imagine that we’d be talking about season five of the show. Will the ratings be good enough for TNT to renew the show for a sixth year? We shall have to wait and see.
Revolving around police officers in Los Angeles, the show stars Ben McKenzie, Michael Cudlitz, Regina King, Shawn Hatosy, C. Thomas Howell, and Lucy Liu.
Below are the most recent ratings for the Southland TV series on TNT. The show’s ratings are the best way to tell if it will be cancelled or renewed for a sixth season. The fifth season of Southland airs on Wednesday nights and there are 10 episodes once again.
These figures will be updated as the weeks progress so be sure to bookmark and return to this page:
UPDATE: TNT has cancelled Southland after five seasons.
UPDATE: Will Southand be back for season six?
Final season averages: 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.44 million total viewers.
Episode 05-10: Wednesday, 04/17/13
0.7 demo rating (+40% change) with 1.83 million (+15% change).
Season averages: 0.50 in the demo with 1.44 million.
Episode 05-09: Wednesday, 04/10/13
0.5 demo rating (0% change) with 1.59 million (+9% change).
Season averages: 0.48 in the demo with 1.40 million.
Episode 05-08: Wednesday, 04/03/13
0.5 demo rating (+25% change) with 1.46 million (+11% change).
Season averages: 0.47 in the demo with 1.38 million.
Episode 05-07: Wednesday, 03/27/13
0.4 demo rating (-20% change) with 1.32 million (-9% change).
Season averages: 0.47 in the demo with 1.37 million.
Episode 05-06: Wednesday, 03/20/13
0.5 demo rating (-17% change) with 1.45 million (-16% change).
Season averages: 0.48 in the demo with 1.37 million.
Episode 05-05: Wednesday, 03/13/13
0.6 demo rating (+20% change) with 1.72 million (+14% change).
Season averages: 0.48 in the demo with 1.36 million.
Episode 05-04: Wednesday, 03/06/13
0.5 demo rating (+25% change) with 1.51 million (+28% change).
Season averages: 0.45 in the demo with 1.26 million.
Episode 05-03: Wednesday, 02/27/13
0.4 demo rating (-20% change) with 1.18 million (-2% change).
Season averages: 0.43 in the demo with 1.18 million.
Episode 05-02: Wednesday, 02/20/13
0.5 demo rating (+25% change) with 1.21 million (+4% change).
Season averages: 0.45 in the demo with 1.18 million.
Episode 05-01: Wednesday, 02/13/13
0.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.16 million total viewers.
Season average: 0.40 in the demo with 1.16 million.
It was a disappointing return for Southland. Year-to-year, the season debut was down by 33% in the demo (vs a 0.6 rating) and down by 34% in viewership (vs 1.76 million).
Reference point: The fourth season of Southland averaged a 0.6 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 1.84 million total viewers.
Cable ratings are typically released within a day or so of the show’s airing, except for in the case of weekends and holidays. They are sometimes harder to come by so there may be occasional delays or gaps.
What do you think? Do you still like the Southland TV series? Are you hoping that it’s renewed for a sixth season?
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I agree, the program is not promoted enough. Wish there were more than 10 episodes at time. I just get adjusted to watching and off it goes. Great cast, real motion and situations.
Southland is the best show on TV. TNT rarely promotes the show. Maybe they are to blame for the ratings?
I hope TNT renews the season. Only 2 more episodes left!! There is so much story line that can be created. I do hope we see more of Southland. I wish they would promote the show more which can help their ratings. Southland is unique in it own, Great actors, real life episodes. I am on edge with every episode!
Best cop drama- hands down. Season 6, PLEASE!??!?
I don’t know how they determine the ratings but I record the show and watch it the next day. It seems to be the only copy show that seems realistic. Last Wednesday’s episode between Cudlitz and McRaney was Award winning. I also like Ben McKenzie.
Would hate to see it cancelled. I do agree they need to make more episodes.
I absolutely love this show! It’s a shame that it is so underrated. Great casting, great acting, interesting characters and interesting storylines. 10 episodes a season is definitely not enough; I think the show is good enough to not be a mid-season show. It deserves full seasons. Please advertise it more so that it can stay on the air! Also, I agree with natenate; they need to start running previous episodes and seasons so in order to attract more viewers.
This is the best cop show on tv bar none. TNT, please do more advertising and start running the previous seasons so people can get caught up.
Excellent show, I have seen every episode and like them, would hate to see it go.
I think Southland is one of the best shows on cable. Unfortunately, people can’t keep track of it because of the length of time between seasons. It seems so erratic. Viewers don’t have a chance to get familiar with the characters because six or eight episodes will play and then the show disappears for months. Then viewers go on to something else.
It is such a shame because the show is so well done and the cast is great.
I LOVE this show..best cop show on TV right now..
It’s a real shame that no one watches this show.
My favorite show ever but I did not see one advertisement for it this season. Then they can’t understand why no one is watching.
Still an Excellent series.. they’ve limited the focus to four main chars (lydia, ben, sammy, & john) which I think hurt more then helped. But still good writing & acting. One of the best cop shows since “homicide: life on the streets”.
I love this series and want it to continue
Ben McKenzie is the most underrated actor but has the most complex,intriguing character
I hope TNT gives Southland 10 seasons
We got completely hooked on Ben’s character right away. Kudos to Ben McKenzie. Couldn’t agree more about your description. If TNT pulls the plug, there’d better be a line of people with good work for him.