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NBC seems to be positioning the new Survival Mode series as a one-and-done show. However, the show is a relatively inexpensive program to produce. If the ratings are good enough, will Survival Mode be renewed for season two? Stay tuned.

A docuseries from NBC News, the Survival Mode TV show chronicles some of the most devastating disasters in recent history. They include Hurricane Ian, the Maui wildfires, the Joplin tornado, the Amtrak 501 derailment, the Montecito mudslides, the Fort Worth pileup, the Kentucky floods, Superstorm Sandy, and the sinking of the Costa Concordia. They are explored through firsthand accounts from survivors and rare archival footage. Each episode offers an in-depth look at how ordinary people, alongside first responders and loved ones, faced extraordinary circumstances.

Nielsen Ratings
The Nielsen ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances of survival. This chart is updated as new ratings data becomes available.

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Note: These are the final national ratings, including all live+same day viewing and DVR playback (through 3:00 AM). While these numbers don’t include further delayed or streaming viewing, they are a very good indicator of how a show is performing, especially when compared to others on the same channel. There can be other economic factors involved in a show’s fate, but typically the higher-rated series are renewed and the lower-rated ones are cancelled.

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What do you think? Do you like the Survival Mode TV series on NBC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?