Katherine Heigl spent several years on the ABC hit show Grey’s Anatomy. Unfortunately, her own series State of Affairs on NBC didn’t last nearly as long. It’s been cancelled after one season.
State of Affairs follows a top CIA analyst (Heigl) who assembles the President of the United States’ Daily Briefing (PDB), weighing the vital security issues that face the nation. She has a close personal relationship with the commander-in-chief (Alfre Woodard) as she was once engaged to the president’s now-deceased son. The rest of the cast of this dramatic thriller includes Adam Kaufman, Sheila Vand, Cliff Chamberlain, Tommy Savas, and David Harbour.
The show debuted on November 17th with a 2.2 rating in the 18-49 with 8.69 million viewers. It was a decent start but the numbers took a big fall in week two, dropping more than 36%. The numbers kept falling and first season ended up averaging just a 1.25 rating in the demo and 5.26 million.
The last episode, which aired on February 16th, hit a new series low in the demo with a 0.97 rating and 4.47 million viewers.
It was clear from the ratings that there wouldn’t be a second season and NBC has now officially cancelled it.
What do you think? Did you like the State of Affairs TV show? If you ran the network, would you have cancelled or renewed this show for a second season?
State of Affairs was an awesome program. It was a nice fill in between Blacklist seasons. Bring it back
We really liked this program. Did you think to try a different night to air it before you cancelled? Bring State of Affairs back for another season. Great cast!
Hey, NBC… you guys had NO Golden Globe nons this year… wanna keep losing. Bring back State of Affairs, that could change your appeal and ratings>>>THINK ABOUT IT!
Bring us season two……..a brilliant show compared to some of the other rubbish that is airing and doing well.
Loved the show,well written and quality acting. Was disappointed to hear that it would not be returning. Wonder if there’s another way it could get back on the air? I would support its return!
The problem is they do not curse a blue streak, every body jumping everybodies bones and no vulgarity. That is what “sells” the “popular” shows
Ditto – been waiting for season 2 to begin guys. Network blew it by not renewing. This show and acting was AMAZING!!! I can’t believe it.
And how many people watched this show on Netflix or hulu? Do these apps hurt the ratings?
I love this show and think it was awesome, intrigueing, rivoting, and it kept me on the edge of my seat anticipating the next episode. Maybe a different time during the year would work. Just don’t through the baby out with the bath water. This show is worth saving. Please don’t give up. Give it a second chance. I know I’ll tell everyone I know.
Can’t believe this show was cancelled…have been waiting patiently for the next season only to just find out it was cancelled. How ridiculous. It was a riveting show!
Excellent show being cancelled, everything hanging up in air
I am soooo disappointed! I loved that show. Is there a petition to sign to get it back!
NBC is the number one network for canceling shows state of affairs was a good show just like ad the Bible was a good show but NBC is not worried about people watching the show it’s all about the money just greedy people NBC has left so many people hanging on the last episode of so many shows
I bet she is regretting leaving Grey’s anatomy
è stata una serie tv davvero bellissima non capisco come mai non continuano aspettavo con ansia la 2 stagione e con grande delusione noto che è stata cancellata uffaaaa
I’ve been waiting for it to start up again. So I looked it up to see when it will start. Very disappointing. I really liked the show abd I like Katherine!