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 an amazing show!!! I LOVE IT!! I hate American Idol. The people that watch The Finder us ually are not the same that would watch American Idol and vice versa. The cast is amazing, the stories are smart, funny and witty. A brilliant concept. It’s a perfect show!!! Please don’t cancel this amazing show!!!
I totally disagree about Fox removing The Finder, it is one of the best family shows they have produced in a long time . I’m so sick and tired of these reality shows being crammed down my throat. If they are willing to remove a show like “The Finder”. I will no longer watch anything on Fox. I hope other people will follow my lead so the network gets the picture, We are the viewers and yes, it is what we want!
I certainly am not surprised that Fox is cancelling “The Finder”, it’s a great show. Fox has always done the opposite of what it should do because they don’t know what they are doing. Look at Family guy when it came out it was a great show but Fox cancelled it and it took the out cries of fans to get it back. Shows like Cleveland, Napoleon dynamite, Bob’s Burgers, to name a few should be cancelled or better yet take them to CC like Futurama but bring Futurama back along with The Finder. People to need amazingly written shows… Read more »
KEEP THE FINDER!!!!!!! ITS THE BEST SHOW ON FOX!!!!!!!!!!!
Don’t cancel the finder. I agree that it is one of the few shows that isn’t full of violence. Its family friendly and funny. My husband and I never miss it!!!!
Come on, don’t cancel the Finder, It’s one of the few good shows left on tv. Just give it another chance, maybe the day and time needs changed instead of cancelling the show.
I for one, hope that FOX decides to give this show a run. It is a great quasi intellectual crime drama that keeps me waiting for each new episode. It is one of only four show (all FOX shows) that I consistently download on iTunes and watch on the road. I believe that if networks are going to decide the fate of their shows based on ratings, they must find a way to incorporate the viewer (like myself) who simply don’t have the time to sit down and watch a time slot live, but consistently purchase the shows to watch… Read more »
I Think the Finder is on of the better shows on fox. I would watch fox more it American idol is not on it. or they but the shows on a better time like before idol. but the finder i think would have been better if they do another ep where they make bones and the finder run in like a 2 pt ep or they addvertise it better they did more for tuched than the finder. its like they wanted the finder to flunk and not have the ppl
The Finder is the only show I now watch on TV. Positive, basically family friendly. Not loaded with murder or autopsies, darkness, weak humor, or reality shows and sleaze like most other shows.
One of the most unique and interesting shows I have ever seen, if it is not brought back for a second season I will be extremely disappointed in FOX. This show is just different it will take time for people to watch it, but once they do, I believe this show will develop an extremely large and loyal group of viewers.
Wish networks would figure out that sometimes the real value takes time to build. This show is a rare gem. It just doesn’t fit exactly into any existing category so… it will take time for people to take a chance on it and realize how great it is. I wonder the stats are for the number of viewers who return consistently after seeing an episode. Hard to believe this would not be a high percentage. Extrapolate that out a ways….
OMG PLEASE bring the Finder back for a Season 2…it is a great show that the whole family can enjoy…get rid of Fringe or the one about the kid who does numbers and doesn’t talk, but DO NOT get rid of The Finder!!!
Bring it back, its a family friendly show with a great cast, please leave us a family show. To many reality shows killing TV.
I love this show , let it come back for a seson or two, it is one that the kids can watch,
Keep the Finder it’s the best new show out there Bones is wearing thin!