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 will always love the first season of this show. It was so corny, so fun, so wholesome but the show has become awful now.
The detrimental problem with this show are Queller and Rovner. They Simply are not anywhere close to a good fit to run a comic book fantasy based on a powerful iconic character. They do everything they can to undermine both Supergirl and Superman. They and the writers under them should go away and write soap drama for 12 y/o. The writing team has no sense of story or character and rely solely on the actors to pull their mediocre scripts out of the garbage. I feel terrible for the actors, as they are a charismatic lot, especially Melissa and Katie.… Read more »
Well said.
Just saying …. Laura Vandervoort was, is asnd ever will be the best Kara Zor-el/Supergirl of all time.
I wonder that this show holding so long up and in the air. It should canceled already !!!
So you have posted on every SG vid. Give it a rest for crying out loud.
Problem is while Laura Vandervoort looks good, she can’t act her way out of a paper bag. Rudy Rose is an Emmy winner compared to her. About the only thing she was able to do was act like a spoiled brat. She could have never carried her own series.
So not true. Laura has given many great compelling performances. And shown great emotion in them. She also has great fight skills in karate.
Laura’s Kara also did not always act that way. There were many caring moments with her. You clearly have not watched fully or her other roles in shows like V for visitor.
So very true.
I’m totally disappointed with lot of comments..Yes surely Supergirl first seasons were better but there are ALWAYS very good episodes in each season. I have also read about low ratings: supergirl is 5-6 in ratings and demo chart respect to 18 CW telefilm!!!
They are 7th & still dropping. That’s with their padded numbers from the crossover, take out the crossover & they would be a LOT lower. The show is bad & that’s why it’s a 0.1 now. It deserves it.
I agree with this. I doubt it would be as high as 7/8 in season 6. The viewers who have left are never coming back, and it has everything to do with the show runners and writers. I think people stayed as long as they did in support of actors they liked and characters they wanted to like. They finally lost hope in this season’s utter garbage and left for good. They only hope now is if the CW made Berlanti get new show runners for a final season. If they don’t, the upcoming sub 1.0 (0.8, 0.9/375,000) live viewers… Read more »
I am surprised and shock that Supergirl was a renewal for the six-season. I can’t wait to see how the show will be operated since the lead actress will become a new mother. I don’t see Supergirl/Kara Danvers become a mother on the show. Good luck with the 6th season.
Melissa Benoist direct Episode was the smallest total audience of the show EVER . Even with quarantine Moments
The show is dead & nothing can save it now. They should cancel it but they won’t.
I hope there’s another season of super girl, love the show. On to the shows which you have cancelled, I just want you to know how pissed off I am at CW. I know you need good rating for show’s but seriously ratings are not everything. I bet you don’t know is that many people the have jobs have to record most or all of the show they really like. Most of us have JOBS so we don’t really care about your ratings, where too tired after working two job.
Supergirl has been complete garbage since season 2 & should have been canceled years ago. They’re lucky they are on CW where there are no standards. I don’t know what you are rambling about, they renewed every show. And don’t be naive. Ratings matter, that’s how they get money. It’s a business. No viewers, no money.
Considering every show on the CW is in the same boat, excluding Supernatural which is ending anyways, maybe it’s not the shows themselves but whatever changes they made to their staff during their massive and incredibly ignorant move to only broadcast their shows via their app. That’s why they lose viewers. That’s why the shows are becoming progressively convoluted and plot lines practically non existent. When they were airing with Hulu they were great. They also weren’t forcing commercials on people without any other option, ignoring the streaming devices that to this day do not have access to their application.… Read more »
Recording shows = getting the show for FREE
Especially if you skip the ads
So, no, they typically don’t count
I have big problem to decide which show, or Season, is worst: Supergirl or Batwoman? Both shows have terrible acting, well Alice from Batwoman is incredible, story in each episode is hardly consumed by an average person. Disapointed. I didn’t mention Dr Who, which is beyond nice language 🙂
How can you renew a NATIONAL show which measures it’s audience in 100K’s and barely in 100K’s at that!
Well for me, Supergirl tricked me into thinking the show would be good or at least fun. I liked the first season. To Batwoman’s credit, I could tell from the trailers that it would suck so I never watched it in the first place.
I like watching season 1 over and over and over and over
Funny news this show renewed for season 6 . Baby show still on air
My opinion : Action scenes of this show look like from 70s or 60s . I don’t like political tv shows .
West Wing and Designated Survivor were some of my favorite TV shows.
Isn’t she the Ms. President yet?!
I stopped watching this feminist show after season 1.
Season4 episode 9 Supergirl crossover 2.167
Season5 episode 9 Supergirl crossover 1.673
Goodbye Supergirl . So much boring stories even crossover’s .
How this show still on air :O
Same way All American, Charmed, Dynasty, and Black Lightning are still on the air.
Search Supergirl budget and other CW shows budget .
Search how much Netflix pays for the shows.
I guess the jumpsuit isnt doing it for the fans.
LOL using clothes to justify low ratings. This show always had low rating on CW
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