Jeff Probst is back and CBS is hoping that the 25th installment, Survivor: Philippines, will be a ratings winner. The 2011-12 seasons both dropped significantly. Is it possible that Survivor could be cancelled — or at least be limited to running just once a season?
Below are the TV show’s ratings for the Fall 2012-13 season, the best way to tell if Survivor will be renewed for another fall cycle. (The show’s already been renewed for season 26 which will air in the spring).
Survivor airs on Wednesday nights on CBS. There are usually 15 or 16 episodes per season.
These figures will be updated as the weeks progress so be sure to bookmark and return to this page:
Final season averages: 2.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 10.42 million total viewers.
Episode 25-15: Sunday, 12/16/12 (Reunion)
3.3 in the demo (+18% change) with 11.59 million (+12% change).
Season averages: 2.85 in the demo with 10.42 million.
Episode 25-14: Sunday, 12/16/12
3.3 in the demo (+18% change) with 11.59 million (+12% change).
Season averages: 2.83 in the demo with 10.36 million.
Episode 25-13: Wednesday, 12/12/12
2.8 in the demo (-3% change) with 10.37 million (-3% change).
Season averages: 2.79 in the demo with 10.27 million.
UPDATE: The next season of Survivor will debut on 2/13/13.
Episode 25-12: Wednesday, 12/05/12
2.9 in the demo (+7% change) with 10.64 million (+3% change).
Season averages: 2.79 in the demo with 10.26 million.
Episode 25-11: Wednesday, 11/28/12
2.7 in the demo (+17% change) with 10.37 million (+11% change).
Season averages: 2.78 in the demo with 10.23 million.
Episode 25-10: Wednesday, 11/21/12
2.3 in the demo (-12% change) with 9.37 million (-7% change).
Season averages: 2.79 in the demo with 10.21 million.
Episode 25-09: Wednesday, 11/14/12
2.6 in the demo (-7% change) with 10.06 million (-3% change).
Season averages: 2.84 in the demo with 10.30 million.
Episode 25-08: Wednesday, 11/07/12
2.8 in the demo (+12% change) with 10.31 million (+5% change).
Season averages: 2.88 in the demo with 10.34 million.
Episode 25-07: Wednesday, 10/31/12
2.5 in the demo (-11% change) with 9.83 million (-4% change).
Season averages: 2.89 in the demo with 10.34 million.
Episode 25-06: Wednesday, 10/24/12
2.8 in the demo (0% change) with 10.23 million (-2% change).
Season averages: 2.95 in the demo with 10.42 million.
Episode 25-05: Wednesday, 10/17/12
2.8 in the demo (0% change) with 10.46 million (+6% change).
Season averages: 2.98 in the demo with 10.46 million.
Episode 25-04: Wednesday, 10/10/12
2.8 in the demo (-7% change) with 9.82 million (-5% change).
Season averages: 3.02 in the demo with 10.47 million.
Episode 25-03: Wednesday, 10/03/12
3.0 in the demo (-3% change) with 10.38 million (+1% change).
Season averages: 3.12 in the demo with 10.77 million.
Episode 25-02: Wednesday, 09/26/12
3.1 in the demo (-3% change) with 10.31 million (-9% change).
Season averages: 3.17 in the demo with 11.02 million.
Episode 25-01: Wednesday, 09/19/12
3.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 11.37 million total viewers.
Season averages: 3.20 in the demo with 11.37 million.
Compared to last fall’s premiere, the season opener was down by 6% in the demo (vs a 3.4 rating) but was up by 6% in the viewership (vs 10.74 million).
Reference point: The Fall 2011-12 season (South Pacific) averaged a 3.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 10.95 million total viewers.
Note: These ratings are collected by the Nielsen company and are the final national numbers. These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings and are reported on by most other outlets. 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 Survivor TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a 27th season?
I love “Survivor” & Jeff Probst is the Greatest host ever,he tells it like it is & doesn’t give anyone a break. I’ve watched every season & would be lost without “Survivor”.I believe they should go back to all newbies,to shake it up.
Keep “Survivor”!!!
lol admin, they film both seasons in the summer (so season 26 has already been filmed) i think he meant for the next season or seasons
I heard that they were casting for future seasons but I don’t know if that means for sure that it is renewed.
As the update notes, it’s coming back in 2013.
I haven’t watch the show since season 2. I’d watch it again if they choose a cold weather location.
Just cancel the show.
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Same here. I’ve been a loyal fan, stuck it through even on those seasons that weren’t particularly good. But I think that the show is back on track – I am optimistic that this season will be one of the best in recent years!
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Never have missed an episode of Survivor. About the best reality show on TV. I thnk it’ll continue for many years to come.