Several weeks ago, FOX unveiled their latest cop drama called The Chicago Code. The series has the enviable position of following the network’s popular House series. How have the ratings been? Strong enough to get it renewed or will it be cancelled?
The Chicago Code follows officers of the Chicago Police Department as they fight crime while also trying to expose political corruption within the city. Veteran Chicago Police Detective Jarek Wysocki (Jason Clarke) leads the special unit fighting against the corruption. Others in the cast include Jennifer Beals, Matt Lauria, Devin Kelley, Todd Williams, Billy Lush, and Delroy Lindo.
The series debuted to a decent 2.4 rating in the all-important 18-49 demographic and 9.43 million total viewers. In week two, it dropped 17% in the demo which isn’t very good but isn’t horrible either. Since then, the ratings have been slowly eroding. The last three original episodes have registered a 1.8 in the demo with an average of 6.16 million viewers. That’s not very good and puts the series squarely “on the bubble.” It could be easily renewed or cancelled.
FOX has three shows that are basically in the same boat — Chicago Code, Lie to Me, and Human Target.
Of the three, Human Target seems the most likely to be cancelled. It got the lowest ratings and the network already renewed it once in hopes that the numbers would improve. They didn’t. It’s also been off the air for months.
Whether they decide to renew Chicago Code and/or Lie to Me will likely have a lot to do with how much faith the execs have in their pilots for the new season. Depending on available timeslots, they could choose to renew one, both, or neither.
As a result, Chicago Code’s ratings over the next couple weeks will likely play a big role in the decision to cancel or renew the show. Including tonight’s episode, the series only has two airings before the FOX schedule is unveiled for 2011-12 on Monday, May 16th. (You can watch this list to stay updated on what’s renewed or cancelled.)
What do you think? Does Chicago Code deserve to be cancelled or renewed for season two?
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why is it when they bring new shows on, they cancel the better ones and keep the crap. I’m almost ready to give up my cable and just rent movies. I like chicago code, I also liked medium. You finally get some good shows on ( no others like them) and you want to cancel. Just because you wear a suit and it’s not making you tons of money right away you have to give the shows a chance. Just like everything else, word of mouth is wonderful advertising. In my family alone 4 different families enjoy watching chicago code.… Read more »
Loved the Shield and Loved the Chicago Code–very disappointed if Chicago Code is cancelled!!
Chicago Code has been an awesome show this season. Great acting and excellent interwoven story lines. Please don’t cancel. We have really enjoyed it!!
greastest cop show out there. i want more
We like it. Renew it.
love the show….please don’t cancel.
WE love it. Definately renewe it
I sure hope it’s not cancelled – my husband and I never miss the show.
the best show, Chicago Code and you are going to cancel it, can not believe it, with all the other junk on that you could cancel.
Chicago Code is an excellent crime drama. Good story line and great characters. The story line was developing nicely. What a better time to cancel it, eh!? What gives, the execs want a loyal following so you take the time to watch and become involved in the story, and a good one with some nice twists, then they pull the rug. I didn’t watch this because it followed House (I mean how many times, week after week, can you watch a man save another patient with unconventional ways), I watched it because the initial aring and the story line interested… Read more »
Finally a GREAT program. Now I can finally stop watching all the Law & Order reruns. Not much else on TV of any worth.
Finally a cop show I really enjoy, and now I hear it is being cancelled WTF!! Do not cancel this show, it is the second best series on next to HBO’s “Game of Thrones”. I really hope Fox reconsiders this decision, this show really deserves another season. KEEP THE CHICAGO CODE!!!!!!
Chicago code is awesome. Please don’t cancel
Chicago Code is by far THE BEST drama on Monday nights!!! After watching every episode, and the way the season finale ended, there’s no end as to what all they can do with story lines. Please don’t cancel! This show is awesome!!
One of the best programs on this season. CHICAGO CODE is realistic with suspenseful plots. Cancel HOUSE. Keep CHICAGO CODE!
awesome final episode. good fast moving show. Expect it to keep getting better. Keep it on!