ABC has found some moderate success by reviving a slew of classic game shows. Now, the network has introduced an original one called The Hustler. Will it draw high enough ratings to stick around? Will The Hustler be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned. *Status Update Below.
A trivia game show, The Hustler TV series is hosted by Craig Ferguson. Each episode of the show follows five contestants as they collaborate to correctly answer a series of 10 trivia questions that are worth $10,000 each. Their goal is to build the amount of money in a collective prize pot that grows with each correct answer. The catch is that one of the five contestants, aka the Hustler, already knows the correct answers because of their personal experiences or interests. Throughout each episode, two contestants are anonymously eliminated by the Hustler. The remaining three players must collectively decide which one of them is the secret Hustler. If the two regular contestants are correct, they split the prize pot that could be worth over $100,000. If the two are wrong, the Hustler takes home the full cash reward.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
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Note: 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 Hustler TV series on ABC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
*3/28/21 update: The Hustler has been renewed for a second season on ABC.
I really enjoy this show. The trivia questions, plus trying to guess the hustler, make this so entertaining. Craig Ferguson is great as host! My mom called me last night..she was disappointed that it wasn’t on. We’re both big fans. Please renew!
Please, Please renew The Hustler best game show – enjoy everything about it-such a different concept !!!!!!
Yes, my 94 year mother loves this show.
It reminds her of her favorite game, clue. My 93 year old dad agrees and I third the motion. Please renew it
We LOVE The Hustler and were so disappointed when it didn’t come on tonight! PLEASE renew it! It’s the most fun and best game show we’ve ever seen. Craig Ferguson is great!
Yes renew. Very interesting program.
Yes please renew! Love it!
Yes renew!
An amazing show..clearly better than any other “game” show on tv. Please renew!!
Please renew
My husband and I love this show and we’re disappointed that it wasn’t on tonight !!
We LOVE the Hustler!!! Definitely the better of the game shows!! We enjoy the mystery throughout trying to figure out who the Hustler is!! Hoping to see more and more of it!! And, love Craig Ferguson is perfect for this game, very entertaining!!
Love the Hustler, renewed for the 2nd. season
We really liked the Hustler and hope we see more
I’ve seen every episode! Amazing show! I’m 2/5
One of the better game show on TV and Craig Ferguson is very entertaining
Find The Hustler very entertaining & love the mystery of trying to figure out!
Craig Ferguson makes it the Best