The CW is less of a slave to ratings than the other broadcast networks but viewership numbers are still important. While the network hasn’t cancelled any of its live-action superhero shows yet, this season does mark the final chapter of Arrow so clearly, even hero tales have a limited shelf life. Could Supergirl be the next to go or, will it surpass Arrow’s eight year run? Will Supergirl be cancelled or renewed for season six? Stay tuned. *Status update below.
An action-adventure drama, Supergirl stars Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, David Harewood, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath, Nicole Maines, Julie Gonzolo, Azie Tesfai, Andrea Brooks, and Staz Nair. Based on the DC Comics character, the series centers on Kara Zor-El (Benoist), the cousin of Kal-El, i.e. Superman (Tyler Hoechlin). To remain safe from Krypton’s destruction, Kara grew up on Earth as a human named Kara Danvers. For years, she kept her powers a secret. Now, as an adult, she works at CatCo Worldwide Media and also for the Department of Extra-Normal Operations (DEO), a super-secret government organization whose mission is to keep National City – and the Earth – safe from sinister threats as costumed crusader Supergirl. In season five, National City becomes enthralled with addictive virtual reality technologies created by CatCo’s charming-but-secretive new owner, Andrea Rojas (Gonzalo). As Kara uses the power of the press to try to expose this danger, she must contend with challenges from rival reporter William Dey (Nair), renegade Martian Malefic J’onzz (LaMarr), a shadowy organization called Leviathan, and the shocking return of Lex Luthor (Jon Cryer) who, in addition to his plot for world domination, seeks to claim the soul of his sister Lena (McGrath) who is also Supergirl’s best friend.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly in 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.
5/18 update: You can see the latest night’s ratings in context.
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For comparisons: Season four of Supergirl on The CW averaged a 0.35 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 1.21 million 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. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like the Supergirl TV series on The CW? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a sixth season?
1/7/20 update: The CW has renewed Supergirl for a sixth season.
I want a Renewed for another season
The most funniest thing is everyone can be director in dis show . David harewood . Melissa Benoist . Chyler Leigh . Katie McGrath . Jesse rath . Nicole mains . Azie tesfai .
Means CW is garbage
Only David has directed a couple of eps and Melissa will be directing later n the season. What’s your problem loads of actors can be directors.
I don’t know what happened to my post but the 5-05 rating is 0.16 not 0.20.
I said before without Jeremy Jordan (Winn) this show doesn’t mean for me 🙁
I stopped last season. I love all the DC shows, bit it just got too political.and lost sight of the light hearted nature of a comic book. I would return if it would have the show about Supergirl.
The Lex Luthor episodes were great. Probably the best live action Lex Luthor ever.
Acting in this show is awful . Sorry guys
Melissa Benoist and David Harewood are outstanding actors.
The couples and baby mommy issues of the cast are huge distractions and, simply, quite boring.
CW is taking over the DC universe with Arrow ending batwoman beginning flash and supergirl and the crisis blacklightning ups and downs (see more thunder and blackbird..chamealon) and never watched legends but we all known 5 universes become 1
arrowverse flash batwoman
supergirl (superman m.m lex lena luthor etc)
black lightning if not in arrowverse
??? aquaman winderwoman earth
??? titans or …
earth 2 gone
It has its ups and down but I love it. I think Melissa Benoit great supergirl and love Martian manhunter lena Luthor and Alex danvers. I really only watch Flash Supergirl blacklightning sometimes and now batwoman never got into arrow or legends but can’t wait till the crossover!
I believe they had season 5 just to get the 100+ episodes generally needed for syndication. The eventual goal will be to have a CW super-team bundle of all their shows once they go off the air. Season 5 gives the drowning S.G. 100 episodes for the market. $$$
It’s no longer Supergirl with that new outfit, just some spinoff based on Supergirl. The show has been going down hill and this was the last bit to put the final nail in the coffin as the ratings reflect.
That new outfit has me tuning out. Good grief. It’s like they were going for “blah.” (And what is up with pants????)
I don’t hate the suit, but I hate the bangs. Works okay on Kara, but on Supergirl, it makes her look like so old for a character called, SuperGirl.
Now she just looks like Captain Marvel. She is Kara Danvers, not Carol Danvers. Everybody wears pants. Supergirl was the only live action superhero that dressed like a girl.
Hey , wake up , is not the outfit that makes her a woman, is her personality and sweetness , sorry if she does no longer shows her legs for the males to be happy.
And who knows maybe she ends up kissing Lena Luthor flying together over the city?? dare to defy CW , a Super and a Luthor working together and loving each other, I know a girl can dream dammit.
You are funny. Like Baywatch would have lasted as long as it did if it had featured 40 pound overweight people running on a beach. Or the Golden Girls would have worked with 20-somethings in the roles.
Nope. Sex and looks sell. And only the blind do not know this.
S.G. now looks like Super Middle-Aged Woman Female Football Player.
UGH!
And the ratings seem to confirm that if you want the Demo you need to have proper packaging. Super GIRL, not Super Middle-Aged Woman.
No more sweetness, instead look for her in the grocery store stocking up.
I don’t mind the pants. I mind the lackluster coloring. The “fun” of brighter reds and blues is gone. It’s, um, “blah” as you say.
I’m done with Supergirl show . Viewers showing how many people done with this show. Episode 2 (0.974)
Supergirl is a great show, I will be so thrilled to see the show supergirl be renewed.
Maybe give it more than a single show.
I think Supergirl has 22 episodes this season
22 to many.
Superbad start season 5 :'(