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This week’s episode of The Firm has been replaced by a rerun of the 90-minute premiere of Fashion Star (which debuts tonight).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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Love The Firm, please don’t take it off…
I was so bummed the show wasn’t on last night! I’ve only missed one episode. Love the characters, fast paced plot. Couldn’t believe they moved it to Sat. nights so quickly.
Seems like all my favorite shows get cancelled. Please keep this on to at least finish the episodes you have & not leave us hanging.
They should keep the show on. Some of the chief characters are way under-utilized and they should shape up the cast with a few more A-listers. In general, spice it up some.
The Firm is a first rate series, it is deep, exciting and fast paced. To think that the producers are cancelling this wonderful series is indeed another blow to a first rate TV series, in place of another cheap reality show.
Oh no please don’t cancel. It is my favorite show!
Nooooo i’m from Slovenia the country you probably don’t even know but my point is we are so far away from America but we watch the firm all the time it’s one of the best shows! I’m 20 and i like good shows not some reality **** all the time or some supernaturals shows which i like but u have them too many(once upon a time,secret circle,alcatraz,vampire diaries,supernatural,..)..and now finally one exciting good show and u will cancel it?! I guess they don’t count the people who watch this show over the internet! And they will end also desperate h..so… Read more »
We think this show is excellent and should stay on the air. People have been watching it all season and the least you can do is stay on long enough to see the ending. Don’t just leave us in mid air.
LOVE “The Firm”. In another time slot, on a different day, I think, would have been better for ratings. Very disappointed to hear it has been cancelled.
This one of my FAVES!!!!!!! I truly pray it stays on. This week skipped a day and left us hanging. It’s far more edgy than CSI!!! Great acting all around!
No wonder we spend our TV time watching CBS. At least they provide decent stories and continue a story to conclusion. Every time NBC gets a decent story, like THE Firm, they cancel it, claiming the ratings are poor. Well, I say, to heck with the young brats that turn on the TV to junk programs and then leave the room without watching it. Who has the money to buy the advertising products–the young brats or the settled adults that make and spend money? NBC, you better wake up or you won’t have anybody watching your channels.
Both my wife and I would be very upset. The Firm has a great story line and excellent acting. The show is very realistic as well. People should wake up and watch some TV that is very real and dramatic at the same time.
I love this show. It keeps me on my toes. Please don’t cancel!
Please do not cancel this show! It is a great show….finally something new to watch. Why not on May 5? When is the next episode?
The Firm is a great show, very suspenseful. I was so disappointed it was not on last night, I have watched every episode. It is a great show with superb actors. Please DO NOT cancel!
I agree, this is a quality show. Great writing and Acting – in a day where most actors are stiff and cardboard this cast is great! I look forward to watching every week.