The CW has been having some great success with DC Comics superhero shows. Now, CBS has gotten into the game with their own entry — Supergirl. While Arrow and The Flash fit well with rest of The CW’s programming, Supergirl seems out of place on CBS, a network known for older-skewing procedurals. Will the new series soar in the ratings or will it crash? Cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
Supergirl revolves around Superman’s cousin, Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist). As a girl, she survived Krypton’s destruction by being sent to Earth where she was raised as a human. She kept her powers a secret and now, as an adult, works as an assistant at a big city media conglomerate. Kara’s existence becomes known to the world and she is enlisted by a super-secret agency to help protect the citizens from evil forces as Supergirl. The rest of the cast includes Calista Flockhart, Chyler Leigh, Mehcad Brooks, David Harewood, and Jeremy Jordan.
The ratings are typically the best indication 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.
5/12 update: Supergirl has been renewed for a second season but is moving to The CW.
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Note: These are the Live + Same Day Ratings which include “live” viewing plus delayed DVR viewing, up until 3am local time that same night. Ratings marked with an “*” are the fast affiliate ratings and will be updated with the Live+SD numbers when they are made available. Typically, networks get paid for C+3 ratings which includes DVR viewing within three days of the original airing when commercials are watched. Those numbers are rarely released to the press.
What do you think? Do you like the Supergirl TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
These last few episodes of Supergirl have been great. Bizzaro was done true to comicbook tradition, the following episode with the black mercy in it was also awesome and this latest one truth justice and the AMERICAN way brought out even more in Supergirl. The shoe gets better and better I truly liked the references to Lobo and Star city and I am looking forward to the Flash crossover. CBS Supergirl is a great show and you need to renew it for another season cause I believe it will only get better with time. I also am looking forward to… Read more »
I hope Supergirl gets renewed for a second season. I think Melissa Benoist and Calista Flockhart are doing a stellar job. I think they need to move the chap who plays James Olsen to the Daily planet. Chyler as A!ex is also great.
Great show should be on for many years
this show is not going to make it i’m afraid, i would love it to .
the dialogue is way too cheesy and forgettable.
i also don’t understand why that guy was chosen as jimmy olsen .the guy has superman’s physique yet is cast as boring old jimmy who cares he exist olsen….what a waste.
I recorded all episodes I find myself fast forwarding a lot bypassing the boring parts. To me this series is way, way to PC. and seems forced. I do not like Mehcad Brooks as Olsen and Super girl’s love interest. I love Melissa as Super girl. She is perfect for the part in booth looks and acting. I love her costume, very well done. David Hrewood makes a great Martian. I have droped and no longer record this series. I am hoping it gets canceled with the hope a better series will be made. for me Melissa is the only… Read more »
I hope that supergirl will return to cbs
Great show hope it will be on for years
I really look forward to watch supergirl and what will happen next episode
I like the show most of the time. Those who say Benoist cannot act don’t know what good acting looks like. She is excellent. Overall the shows are too crammed and there could be better development here and there. But a good cast. There is a need to structure the Kryptonian villainy more cohesively. I think it ought to be renewed.
I really look forward every Monday night to watch supergirl ‘
I’m glad there is a female lead super hero show but this one is pretty blame.
I really look forward every Monday to watch Supergirl! Definitely renew it!! I wanna see what else is in store for her 🙂 ….plus I looovvveeee Melissa Benoist lol
Nice bounce back in the ratings from last week.
Definitely Renew Supergirl! This is one of the best shows on Television!!!
I am glad there is a female lead superhero show but this one is pretty bland. Its not dwonright awful, but it is far from good or interesting. I swear people who wathc CBS must not knw how to work their remotes.
I know how to work my remote. I watch Supergirl on CBS and then I switch over to Lucifer on Fox.