The last time ABC tried a retro series revolving around a group of ladies — Pam Am — it was a ratings disappointment and was cancelled after one season. Will The Astronaut Wives Club be a different story or the same old tune? Cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
Based on the book by Lily Koppel, The Astronaut Wives Club focuses on seven women who were key players behind some of the biggest events in American history. As America’s astronauts were launched on death-defying missions, the lives of their young wives were transformed — seemingly overnight — from military spouses to American royalty. The cast includes Yvonne Strahovski, Dominique McElligott, Odette Annable, Joanna García, Erin Cummings, Azure Parsons, Zoe Boyle, Bret Harrison, Aaron McCusker, Wilson Bethel, Kenneth Mitchell, and Desmond Harrington.
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 — typically around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
8/20 update: Now that the season’s over, should there be a second season of The Astronaut Wives Club on ABC?
8/23 update: ABC has confirmed that there won’t be a second season.
Final season averages: 0.76 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 4.12 million total viewers.
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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 Astronaut Wives Club TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I love love Astronaut’s Wives Club! Please renew this show, ABC! It is a perfect summertime show! I read the book and I was thrilled when I saw they were doing a tv show based on the book. Please let it continue, ABC!,
RENEW RENEW RENEW!! One of the best shows I’ve ever seen!
I was hooked from the first episode. I really hope it is renewed. I love watching the stories of these amazing women. And the wardrobe is phenomenal. Please bring this one back.
Great show! Absolutely true to the 1960’s culture and style, right down to the table settings!
Great show. Please bring it back for another season. Good story and compelling characters
Love this show! Please keep it on for another season!
I truly hope Astronaut Wives is renewed! I love the fact that it is wholesome, but brings the drama as well, and we are learning something too (I was born in 1974). With all the trash on the air today, this really is a keeper and hopefully ABC gives the greenlight for season 2!
Nice light, summer fare. Kind of Army Wives for astronaut fans.
Love the show! Nice to see shows about decent, good, respectable women (and men) that also gives a perspective of our national history to be proud of, not to mention the opportunity to educate those who have missed this (like the Vietnam era) and can learn from it……Yeah!!!
i live this show and truly hope it is renewed- so refreshing to have a new show that isn’t a reality show- soooo tired of those .
I love this show. I was hooked from the first episode. I just love Joana Garcia. I watched her play Cheyanne on Reba, totally different character. Nice to see a different/serious side from her. What a great mix of cast/characters. It brings back a more wholesome family drama worth watching. I’m so tired of the Reality Shows. Thanks for bringing a great show to ABC. Would really love to see it back for seasons to come.
Love to see it back next season. Such a nice change from all the sex and violence in prime time. Very well done!
I wasn’t going to watch it at first because I am not really into astronauts or space stuff but I was hooked after the first episode. I wish it would have aired at a more favorable time of the year though because the ratings seem low to me. I am afraid it will be cancelled. I love the personalities of the women and the men, for that matter. Very good story lines and I am even learning some history! (I was born in 1966.)
Astronaut wives….Great Show! Completely different perspective on the space missions. Keep this one. Ratings never tell the story – totally antiquated system as everyone knows anyway.
I originally thought this was going to be a rather boring show from the promos but wow was I blown away!!!! This is amazing! I love it and want more. I know the history which is triumphant and sad but still can’t wait! Great show!!