This evening, FOX released some new changes to their schedule that will take effect in the next couple weeks. One of the changes involves The Finder leaving the schedule. Will it be back, get a second season, or has the show actually been cancelled?
A spin-off of Bones, The Finder debuted on January 12th to a 1.7 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 5.5 million total viewers. It was in fourth place for the timeslot and lost 29% of the Bones lead-in audience. It was hardly a great start for the new show.
In week two, with powerhouse American Idol as a lead-in, The Finder drew a 2.2 in the demo with 6.58 million. While that was a nice improvement over the first week’s numbers, the show actually lost a whopping 61% of the lead-in’s demo.
In week three, The Finder rose to a 2.8 in the demo and 8.44 million, losing 49% of the lead-in’s demo. For the last three weeks, The Finder’s ratings have dropped lower each week. Last Thursday’s episode hit a 2.0 with 6.18 million, losing 56% of the Idol demo.
While each show is ultimately judged on its own ratings, FOX can not be pleased that Idol is delivering a huge number of viewers and more than half of them are making a conscious decision to turn the channel. It’s become clear, especially based on the most recent numbers, that The Finder would almost certainly tank without having a big lead-in. They’ve given the series the best possible lead-in they have and it just doesn’t measure up. Touch will take over the coveted spot once Finder is gone.
The Finder is set to leave the schedule in two weeks, on March 8th. At that point, there will be five unaired episodes remaining and FOX has noted that the show will return later in the season. While that may be true, it looks highly unlikely that the network will want to invest in a second season.
But, what do you think? Should The Finder be renewed for season two or should FOX just cancel it? Why do you think more people aren’t watching?
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Please don’t cancel …this is a great show…maybe a reminder with a couple of crossover with Bones would draw and hook more viewers
It’s about time this show gets canceled!! Now make a lot of people extremely happy and renew Bones and Fringe.
It’s a great show. Renew
Seriously? This is a new spin on all the case solving shows out there. It’s a breath of fresh air. I can’t believe Fox would do something as stupid as throwing out this goldmine. I don’t know about other people but this is pretty much the only show on Fox that I watch. They might be losing some viewers on their channel altogether if they drop this show.
I LOVE The Finder, it’s so different from all the others… All of the shows I get hooked on get cancelled. Jeesh…
I think that Fox is quiting on this show too quick. I really like the show and others will too! Please don’t cancel it!
The Finder is funny and entertaining. Idol is neither. I won’t watch Idol, but can hardly wait for The Finder. Pair it with something else and get a bigger audience …. and hype it the way Idol gets hyped.
Renew – Interesting characters, good plots, great scenery.
Why is it not doing good. Maybe people are tired of American idol and just change after the show. Maybe people DVR Amer idol and watch it after it airs so as not to have commercials.
Why not put Finder on another day. Duh
I love “The Finder”
We watch all he episodes and hope that it will not be canceled. Good writing and fun characters. Please keep it going.
This is my new favorite show! Funny with one of the best cast of characters I have ever seen! Their chemistry is great and the friendship between Walter and Leo is a pleasure to watch. I love everything about this show including Willa, Isabel, and the gay man who has shown up twice, the bar, the plots and even the honor jar! Please don’t take away this show Fox – it would be like finding out that vacation was cancelled.
love the show, really hoping they bring it back
Really enjoyable. Fox has a bad habit of cancelling promising shows way too soon. Fox give the show a chance, please.
my thoughts exactly!!!
Love the Show. renew
If they cancel the Finder, it would be the equivalent of cancelling MacGuyver and Cheers at the same time. The people at the top of the pyramid are not fit. They will be judged; with the ratings of course.