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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leave the show on….. It is very good… sometimes I DVR it….. I hope it makes the cut
I hope they don’t cancel The Chicago Code (or Human Target either). I agree with Mark’s comment, the first paragraph especially. These two programs provide something to watch for those of us who do not like all the fluff programming (American Idol for instance). I am 40 years old and most of the people I know only care about the fluff programming. Not me. Give me action, drama, mystery, not this “reality” show nonsense. IF Fox ends up canceling it, maybe (hopefully!) another network will pick it up. There are a lot of good programs now on the cable networks… Read more »
The Chicago Code if one of the best shows on t.v. I believe if it is renewed it will find its audience. It just needs a little more time and the ratings will pick up from word of mouth. It would be such a shame to see such a smart show let go of.
This is one of the best shows on television. It should not be cancelled.
I really hope they keep The Chicago Code on the air, as I think it really is one of the highest quality programs on television today. Great writing, top notch acting and production values! Anyone out there who han’t seen it yet should really give it a look, as it is one of those programs that becomes addictive and you never want to miss an episode! I am 56 years old and not in the coveted younger age bracket that advtisers and TV execs always seem to be blabbing about, but don’t they realize that old geezers (and geezettes :))… Read more »
The Chicago Code is an incredibly smart show. I love it. Please Fox keep this show!!!
LEAVE THE SHOW ON THE AIR!!!! I love it!!!!!
this show is great. Last episode hit it out of the park. Great drama and highly likeable characters. Even the bad guys are interesting. And the weaving in of actual history is masterful. Keep it Fox and you will be rewarded for your faith next year, as word gets around.
The best show I have seen in a long time…Acting is superb! DO NOT CANCEL this show, Please!!!!
Fabulous show! Please Renew.
Keep the show! It is great fun to see a show about Chicago and a strong female lead.
Chicago Code is the best cop drama to come along since NYPD Blue. I pray to the TV gods that it be spared.
THE VERY BEST SHOW ON TELEVISION THIS SEASON IS ‘CHICAGO CODE’, WITH ‘LIE TO ME’ COMING IN A CLOSE SECOND. PLEASE, PLEASE KEEP THEM BOTH!
This show should NOT be canceled….it is fabulous!
They need to renew it! It’s a breath of fresh air! The characters are fantastic!