If you need proof that The Firm is doomed to be cancelled by NBC, you just have to look at the show’s ratings. Not only did the new legal series bomb on Thursday nights but it’s currently being trounced on Saturday nights as well — airing opposite CSI: New York repeats, 20/20, and FOX’s forgotten Q’Viva! The Chosen reality series.
The ratings for The Firm have been so poor that one had to start wondering if NBC might bump the series off the Saturday schedule as well. Well, that’s what they’re doing — at least for one week.
This week’s episode of The Firm has been replaced by a rerun of the 90-minute premiere of Fashion Star (which debuts tonight). That will be followed by an encore of the first episode of Betty White’s Off Their Rockers, which first aired in January. Rockers returns to the NBC schedule on April 4th.
On March 24th, NBC has slotted an episode of the USA Network series Fairly Legal at 8pm, a slot that had been filled by reruns of Smash. The network hasn’t announced which episode of Fairly Legal will air but the season two opener (which will run this Friday on USA) seems likely.
The network is shaking up their Saturday night schedule and if they can come up with better numbers than what The Firm has been getting, the legal drama could easily be off the schedule for good. NBC has aired just 10 of the show’s 22 episodes thus far.
What do you think? Are you still watching NBC’s The Firm? Do you watch the episodes on Saturday nights, on demand or online? Would you be upset if NBC pulled it for good?
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I just went on the net to see when the next episode would be on. My husband and I are both so disappointed. We were loyal followers of “24” for all seasons and felt this was the BEST series since “24” left TV. I am so surprised since so many people I speak with are watching it as well. It is a real shame!
I really like this show. Hope it keep survives…
This is one of the best shows Ive seen in many years. What a great cast and of course Josh Lucas…he brings it to life but the supporting cast is what makes this my newest addiction in series, they are incredible. The writers are doing an incredible job of keeping you in suspense until the next show. NBC has to keep moving on this. To cancel would be a horrible mistake and I cant begin to tell you how disappointed I am that its not on during their decision making!!
The Firm is great and Josh Lucas couldn’t be any better. Don’t cancel it. Cancel the stupid shows that you are already running. Betty White is great but really? Get a clue
I found out The Firm was already canceled too early – I am very disappointed because it got me hooked on third or fourth episode so gladly I could see the first three episodes through OnDemand and decided to do DVR on it when it moved to Saturdays. I am so bummed that they didn’t show the rest as there are 12 more episodes to go. PLEASE bring it back or put on DVD please. This show is quite VERY GOOD. Great story lines even though I understood others’ critics/comments.
I’m very disappointed that they’re considering cancelling The Firm. I thought it was one of the best series to come on in awhile. The cast is excellent and the show is full of action and drama. It’s great, great story lines.
I wondered why it was being showed on Saturday night now; I just learned that it was because of low ratings on Thursday night. I was very surprised to hear that, I thought it would be right up there in the ratings.
I hope NBC keeps it on. My husband and I both love it!!
I love the show! It keeps my husband & I interested so I think NBC needs to keep it going or at least til they finish the story!! I think this is the only show I watch on NBC!!!
Best show on tv in many a moon. This reality show crap is for the morons without any brains to try and follow a weekly suspense drama. Money talks, but I will never watch anything on NBC again if this show gets the axe.
This is an enticing and non-sappy law show that needs to find its legs. Please give it a chance.
Absolutely loved The Firm. What a great story, and the actors were superb! Oh well…
I love the show – I think it is so well done and now want to find out what happens – there are so few good shows on and they repeat so many – what’s wrong with the head honchos at NBC. Keep it on – it’s great.
The Firm is a very good show with solid acting and well
written scripts. I download episodes online and wonder if
networks take into consideration how many watch shows that way?
Good shows can take awhile to catch on and I think
The only mistake here was calling it “The Firm” which
Probably turned off people who hadn’t seen or didn’t like the movie.
This show is so much better than the movie…you don’t need to
have seen the movie to watch it and Josh Lucas
beats Tom Cruise hands down!!
THE FIRM totally lived up to my expectations..what a fine cast..if you cancel the you powers that be will also live up to my expectations of being total FOOLS..keep filling the week with reality drivel…
Hooked on this show. Please give it another year. Only show I watched besides Downton Abbey. If they cancel it without tying up the loose ends there are going to be some mighty irate fans.
Watched “Awake” tonight…..what a mess! This thing took the place of the The Firm?? This was one show my husband and both enjoyed together….we will miss it! Such a good drama, good acting and of course with Grisham you can never beat the story.