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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The Finder is a great show. I would be terribly disappointed if it was cancelled. I think they should definitely bring it back for a second season.
love it
i have been watching the show sense it started and i love it. its funny and entertaining i havent seen a show like that sense a couple of years ago. it is good to watch ahsow that is clean and it is soothing to your ears. becuase this show is not like the other shows where there is alot of cursing and sexual content. also it is nice in this decade to be able to watch a show that is enjoyable and is suitable for the whole family and myself.
The Finder is my new favorite show. It should be given at least another season. I hope Fox doesn’t cancel it. It’s the freshest program I have seen in a long time.
This is so typical of FOX. I hate to even become attached to a new FOX show because unless it gets immediate, sky-rocket ratings, they cancel it without giving it a chance. They are also constantly putting new shows on hiatus and/or moving them to new time slots which also causes problems for fans/ratings. We have seen this done time and time again in really unique shows such as KEEN EDDIE and FIREFLY. Instead of cancelling THE FINDER, fire some FOX executives.
The Finder is a brilliant show. American Idol is crap. You can’t give a show like The Finder an American Idol “lead-in” because the kind of people who watch The Finder a) wouldn’t watch American Idol and b) Use a DVR. In fact, most people use a DVR. Unfortunately, they don’t take that into account when calculating ratings because they still use the ridiculous Nielsen system, which has not been accurate in a super-long time, and they don’t take into account DVR and downloads. Even if a Neilsen family has a DVR, if they don’t watch the show withing (I… Read more »
this is a great show for those of us who like to think a little . It should get a second season
One of Fox’s better efforts. The concept and acting is fantastic. give it a chance to catch on as it is unique.
If it was a given a fair chance and some publicity, I think it would succeed. I think it is funny and has a great cast.
The Finder is flat great. It has a lot of opportunities to expand it’s reach with a myriad of plot’s which could bring in the demographic that Fox is after. GIVE it time.
The finder is awesome! I hope it’s not cancelled! It should just live on Fridays for a while, build a cult following, and have many seasons in the future. Haha. But seriously, I hope so!
The Finder is one of the few intelligent shows on television. I abhor reality tv and rarely watch anything, but I eagerly await new episodes of the Finder.
Great show. No publicity from FOX. they develop this great little show that is definitely different and then they don’t push it. Just following Idol is not pushing the show.
i think the finder is a great show and would love to see it renewed for another season i think the show has lots to offer and it would be a shame to cut it so soon
The Finder is one of my favorite shows. Entertaining, thoughtful and fun. It probably needs a new time slot. I would never watch Idol. That is garbage. Putting Finder with Idol is hitting the wrong fan base. The Finder should be given more time.