The CW’s The Flash is the most-anticipated new series of the season but TV shows about superheroes don’t have a great track record on television. Will The Flash be a ratings smash for the network or will it fizzle? Cancelled or renewed for a second season? Stay tuned.
Based on the DC Comics series, The Flash revolves around a young police scientist who’s struck by lightning in a freak accident. He awakens from a nine month coma to find that he has super speed and decides to use his abilities as a masked hero. The show stars Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Rick Cosnett, Carlos Valdes, Tom Cavanagh, and Jesse L. Martin.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s likelihood of staying on the air. The higher the ratings (particularly the 18-49 demo), the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available — typically the following morning, around 11:30am EST/8:30am PST. Refresh to see the latest.
1/11 update: The Flash and seven other shows have been renewed for the 2015-16 season.
Final season averages: 1.44 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 3.84 million total viewers.
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Due to a Nielsen glitch, some of the early ratings of the 2014-15 season were revised a few weeks later.
These are the final national numbers (unless noted with an “*”). These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings. The final nationals are typically released within 24 hours of the programming or, in the case of weekends and holidays, a couple days later.
What do you think? Do you like The Flash TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
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The Flash was renewed back in January. How about doing research before writing such a sloppy article.
I love the Flash program. I look forward to it every Tuesday night!
firstly abelardo i think you are rude to call someone retarded how would you like it if someone called you a ****** its not nice and you should refrain from using that kind of language secondly i love the intrigue thats been building against dr wells and i think the truth will be out in the open very soon brilliant show please keep it on air.
Is the writer of this article bit retarded?
The Flash was renew last December..
And whoever wrote this didnt even read…
Very bad.
If you read the article, you’ll find that this post was started in October and has been updated each week with the new ratings. There’s a link above the chart that notes that The Flash was renewed for a second season in January (not December). Thanks.
Yes, it was started in October. However, at the end of the article, you are still asking if it should be renewed or not when it had already been picked up for a 2ND season..
The only reason to renew is because of Cisco he is awesome
Flash is awesome!! Please do not cancel. Only show I look forward to watch on the week days.
I love the flash. One of the best shows there is. Along with arrow. The flash should be renewed. Can’t wait for season 2. Love all the people on the show.
The Flash writers redeemed themselves with episode 20. It was fabulous and made up for the lesser offerings fans were subjected to most recently. The pace was fast, exciting and thought provoking. The Reverse Flash was the epitome of evil, counterbalanced by the goodness of Cisco and the out of touch Eddie. Even Joe was rational, believe it or not. Most delightful and surprising was the screen time of the lovely Iris West-Allen, and her revelations and realizations. She has, hopefully, been freed from the dimwit dungeon and will be henceforth be portrayed as a woman whose elevator goes to… Read more »
The ratings are certainly starting to take a hit. It’s questionable whether or not the series will be renewed, but I think it will be, at least for another season.
Exactly how are the ratings taking a hit? It’s been watched by 3-4 million all season. It hasn’t dipped below 3.3 million all season. And it is doing very well in the 18-49 demographic. If the “ratings are certainly starting to take a hit” why was it picked up for a 2ND season 4 months ago??
The ridiculous treatment of Iris West is overshadowing the heroics of The Flash and the excellent story lines. The writers are making Iris look like a bumbling idiot, under the guise of protecting her. This “family friendly” show is sending unhealthy messages regarding the abilities of women and acceptable attitudes toward them.
Candice Patton is the brightest star on the show and her character is the least developed.
Too bad she doesn’t receive material which enables her to showcase her abilities and maximize her potential as the lead actress.
Iris West’s character is super-developed… we practically know her show size – know nothing about even the families (outside of Cisco) of the other regulars, but I think what people are saying when they complain about her “development”, is that Iris is underutilized … she totally is, but I have patience given her burgeoning journalism career. The real bumbling is coming from those keeping the truth away from her. If they really wanted to protect her, they wouldn’t keep her in the dark. I suspect, that her “in the dark” arc may have to do with the loss of her… Read more »
If the CW doesn’t renew this series for a second season they are beyond stupid . They finally have a show on T.V that the family can watch which is an edge of your seat thrill ride . It’s like watching a action superhero movie on tv each week . The writing is excellent and keeps the viewer on the edge of there seat looking forward to the next episode . It doesn’t get much better than this . Wack up CW and smell the coffee would ya . Keep,it going .
I thought it was renewed already! Wait… what? … *checks.. The Flash was renewed January 11, 2015.
Guyz i have a doubt. if the futur barry comes to past, where is the past barry? (even we can see two barry running in 15th episode).
Episode 16 of The Flash was very, very entertaining and fun to watch. Whatever medicine or vitamins the writers are taking is working and they need to continue the dosage and regimen. They have a winner show going on and it’s on a roll. Keep up the good work, The Flash Everybody! An offering that was teetering on the brink of disaster, (especially episode 12’s Linda disaster, and all that Burning Man hoopla) seems to have recovered it’s brilliance, and that’s a good thing……..just like tonight’s episode. What a pleasure it is to look forward to episode 17, next week.… Read more »
in my opinion the flash is better then marvels agent/carter & arrow!!!!!
By far!
Episode 15 of The Flash was so awesome! Looking forward to the rest of the season and season two. Becky always knew Barry loved Iris. Everyone in the world knew….and knows.
The kiss was lovely! Sorry it will be erased, but no doubt there will be millions more kisses and lots of romance in the WestAllen future.
Thanks Flash Writers, for doing a better job with story lines and character development.
Please continue.
i like the flash, its better than all the action show so far, except grimm….
It got renewed a while ago.. relax
i like it more then arrow & agent & carter…..