This news doesn’t come as a surprise. CBS has pulled their new Saturday night drama, The Bridge, after just three episodes. Though it’s been cancelled in the US, the TV show will continue.
The Bridge follows Frank Leo (Aaron Douglas), a charismatic cop who’s voted unanimously to become the leader of the police union. He ends up fighting crime on the streets while also battling corruption on the force. The series features Douglas, Frank Cassini, Michael Murphy, Ona Grauer, Paul Popowich, and Theresa Joy.
The TV show debuted on Saturday, July 10th with two episodes. Per the overnights, the first episode attracted a tiny 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic and just 2.98 million viewers. It was easily beaten by repeats of Cops and America’s Funniest Home Videos.
The second episode of The Bridge drew a 0.5 rating in the demo and viewership increased to a still meager 3.51 million. It was trounced by America’s Most Wanted but did beat a repeat of ABC’s struggling Scoundrels.
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Last Saturday night, the show’s ratings dropped even lower, to a 0.3 rating in the demo and 2.88 million viewers. It came in last place in the demo and third place in total viewers (beating NBC’s Persons Unknown).
The network has clearly not had any faith in the TV show from the beginning, airing it on the least-watched night of TV. The network has pulled it off the schedule with 10 unaired episodes left. Cancelled Cold Case reruns will take their place. CBS has made no indication that they plan to air the remaining Bridge installments at a later date or make them available online.
In Canada, it’s another story for The Bridge. CTV began airing the series in March and completed the season in May. The run was successful enough for CTV to order a second season for Canadian viewers.
Unfortunately, unless another network decides to pick up the series, it doesn’t look like viewers in the United States will see the rest of season one or season two.
What do you think? Did you like The Bridge? Should it have been cancelled by CBS? Would you watch it on another channel or on DVD?
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I had watched a couple of episodes and really liked the series and was recording it, and when I went to watch it yesterday, I found my UVerse listed “The Bridge”, but “Cold Case” was showing. I can’t believe they cancelled such a good show after only a few episodes. That’s crazy. I had moved it up to among my higher priority shows I wanted to record and watch. NERTS!
I thought the show gave a realistic look at the politics behind the scene of police organizations. Given some time I feel it would have grown. It is far better than the joke of “reality tv”. By the way, their are alot of us who do watch saturday tv.
Why did they cancel? It was a great show. Only 2 shows in and we were hooked. Have been looking and looking for it before coming here. I hope someone picks it up
My husband and I loved the show and looked forward to watching it on Saturday night when it was the best show on. Can’t believe CBS would rather air reruns of Cold Case instead of the 10 new unaired episodes of the Bridge. Maybe if all episodes had run there would be more viewers who discovered what a great show it is.
I was very disappointed The Bridge was canncelled. They never gave it a chance. Saturday’s not a good day anyway, give it a shot on another day.
I LOVED the show. It figures it gets cx’d after 3 shows. Just because it’s not Law & Order… give me a break.
Gone without so much as an explanation! How rude! Liked the series very mich!!! What a bummer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can’t believe CBS cancelled such a good show! Or why am I surprised? Catering to the lowest common denominator is what network do. The only surprise is they made it in the first place. Maybe I should move to Canada.
Just two episodes had me hooked–and it’s canceled! Have a little faith, CBS, move it to another spot. There are so few good shows left, I may resort to listening to the radio instead.
I’m surprised anyone watches network TV anymore. It is so frustrating to get into a show and then find out it gets cancelled. The characters and the story line captured my attention and I looked forward to Saturday night television. I’m fed up. I’ll spend my time reading a book!
I liked the Bridge, one of the better cop shows out there, also above average acting.
Please NO more reality shows.
I was disapointed to hear that the show was cancelled. Had to google it to find that out. Still listed in TVGuide section of local paper. Why don’t they cancel some of the reality shows instead? I never watch them! I would watch it on another network. Too bad CBS, you dropped the ball on this one.
This show was looking to be a great series. Someone should bring it back. I am so tired of what the networks are putting out these days that my TV time has been significantly reduced.
Only new show to get me excited in years. Wish mindless zombies could have pulled away from their reality shows to check this one out. People have forgotten what good television is. SAD!!!!!
Just searched for The Bridge, even have it in my phone as a reminder since most of Saturday especially on CBS is not worth watching. No wonder their ratings are low! Found in their ultimated wisdom they canceled the show!!! Hope another station realizes what a good show it is and puts it on. If a DVD comes out let us know!