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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It’s a great show and should definitely be renewed!
The Chicago Code is the first network series I have watched since Lost. I guess I should not be surprised the great character acting, broad scope, and well written TV doesn’t last these days. Hey Murdoch, fire whomever made this decision as you lost the only Fox show I watched.
Chicago code was great. It is a shame its been cancelled. Maybe USA can get it to replace one of their dozen average shows
Love Chicago Code! Can’t believe they are canceling this show! WTH! 🙁
My family and I love the Chicago Code. It has the best plot and the acting and character development is superb. If Fox cancels it, I hope another network picks it up. It deserves better promotion or a better time slot.
Keep this show on! It’s a terrific show with terrific actors/actresses on it. You can really get into all the characters.
No it should not be canceled. I want to see how it ends with the Alderman. Whoever plays that part is doing a great job.
Nothing to say. Fox is making a bad judgment call if it chooses to cancel Chicago Code because it is making a comback bigger than ever. I never find myself racing to the tv set to watch a cop show and I live in Chicago. Also, the majority of policemen in the Chicago area actually believe that this story line is in sync with the way it really is on the streets. Of course, we know it’s some exaggerations but for the most part it is true blue. Fox second chances are deserving of this show … mainly because you… Read more »
My husband and I love Chicago Code. We hope if not renewed it will be picked up by another network
By far one of the best shows on TV right now! Hope it keeps going!!
i love all those shows and they are idiots if they cancell them. chicago code and human target are the only shows that me and my buddy on base watch to releax after a hard day. who in there right mind would cancel these shows……… wait its fox they cancel every good show midseason or after one season how am i not supprised. what the should do is transfer the shows or atleast human target and chicago code over to FX.
What the hell is wrong with you? This is one of the best shows on network TV.
It showcases the most beautiful city in the entire
nation & has the best actress from our city (Jennifer Beals). Please don’t give up on what could possibly be one of the best shows Chicago can provide!!!! Every time it’s on my friends shout out where they are. It’s really fun to recognize!!!!!
Great show!!! I hope a cable network picks it up.
I think the ”Chicago Code” is a refreshing cop show,much better than the rest !
Give it a full season in September or whewnever it starts !
Joe O’Donnell
Eden,N.C.
Please dont cancel chicago code! This is the only show that I look forward to watching each week! I do not enjoy your other programs, please give this one a chance! I guess if it is canceled, there is always a possibility that another station will pick it up. I’ll be looking for it.