It’s got a crazy premise but The Neighbors has a great timeslot. Will it be cancelled because of low ratings or could it actually survive to see a second season? We shall see.
The first season of The Neighbors typically airs Wednesday nights at 8:30pm on the ABC network. The sitcom’s cast includes Lenny Venito, Jami Gertz, Clara Mamet, Max Charles, Isabella Cramp, Simon Templeman, Toks Olagundoye, Ian Patrick, and Tim Jo.
Below are the TV show’s ratings for the 2012-13 season, the best way to tell if The Neighbors is going to be cancelled or renewed for a second season.
These figures will be updated as the weeks progress so be sure to bookmark and return to this page:
UPDATE: It was initially reported that ABC had renewed this show but the series’ fate now looks uncertain.
Final season averages: 1.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.19 million total viewers.
Episode 01-22: Wednesday, 03/27/13 (finale)
1.5 in the demo (+7% change) with 5.52 million (+16% change).
Season averages: 1.86 in the demo with 6.19 million.
Episode 01-21: Wednesday, 03/20/13
1.4 in the demo (0% change) with 4.76 million (+1% change).
Season averages: 1.88 in the demo with 6.22 million.
Episode 01-20: Wednesday, 03/13/13
1.4 in the demo (-18% change) with 4.72 million (-18% change).
Season averages: 1.90 in the demo with 6.29 million.
Episode 01-19: Wednesday, 03/06/13
1.7 in the demo (0% change) with 5.74 million (-5% change).
Season averages: 1.93 in the demo with 6.38 million.
Episode 01-18: Wednesday, 02/27/13
1.7 in the demo (-11% change) with 6.01 million (-5% change).
Season averages: 1.94 in the demo with 6.41 million.
Episode 01-17: Wednesday, 02/20/13
1.9 in the demo (+12% change) with 6.34 million (+8% change).
Season averages: 1.95 in the demo with 6.44 million.
Episode 01-16: Wednesday, 02/13/13
1.7 in the demo (0% change) with 5.89 million (-3% change).
Season averages: 1.96 in the demo with 6.44 million.
Episode 01-15: Wednesday, 02/06/13
1.7 in the demo (+6% change) with 6.04 million (+15% change).
Season averages: 1.97 in the demo with 6.48 million.
Episode 01-14: Wednesday, 01/30/13
1.6 in the demo (-20% change) with 5.27 million (-18% change).
Season averages: 1.99 in the demo with 6.51 million.
Episode 01-13: Wednesday, 01/23/13
2.0 in the demo (+11% change) with 6.42 million (+5% change).
Season averages: 2.02 in the demo with 6.61 million.
Episode 01-12: Wednesday, 01/16/13
1.8 in the demo (-14% change) with 6.09 million (-8% change).
Season averages: 2.02 in the demo with 6.62 million.
Episode 01-11: Wednesday, 01/09/13
2.1 in the demo (+31% change) with 6.65 million (+23% change).
Season averages: 2.05 in the demo with 6.67 million.
Episode 01-10: Wednesday, 12/12/12
1.6 in the demo (-16% change) with 5.40 million (-16% change).
Season averages: 2.04 in the demo with 6.67 million.
Episode 01-09: Wednesday, 12/05/12
1.9 in the demo (0% change) with 6.42 million (-6% change).
Season averages: 2.09 in the demo with 6.81 million.
Episode 01-08: Wednesday, 11/14/12
1.9 in the demo (-10% change) with 6.82 million (-1% change).
Season averages: 2.11 in the demo with 6.86 million.
Episode 01-07: Wednesday, 11/07/12
2.1 in the demo (+11% change) with 6.87 million (+19% change).
Season averages: 2.14 in the demo with 6.87 million.
Episode 01-06: Wednesday, 10/31/12
1.9 in the demo (-5% change) with 5.78 million (-17% change).
Season averages: 2.15 in the demo with 6.87 million.
UPDATE: ABC has ordered a full season of 22 episodes.
Episode 01-05: Wednesday, 10/24/12
2.0 in the demo (+5% change) with 6.96 million (+7% change).
Season averages: 2.20 in the demo with 7.08 million.
Episode 01-04: Wednesday, 10/17/12
1.9 in the demo (-5% change) with 6.53 million (+2% change).
Season averages: 2.25 in the demo with 7.12 million.
Episode 01-03: Wednesday, 10/10/12
2.0 in the demo (+5% change) with 6.39 million (+1% change).
Season averages: 2.37 in the demo with 7.31 million.
Episode 01-02: Wednesday, 10/03/12
1.9 in the demo (-41% change) with 6.32 million (-32% change).
Season averages: 2.55 in the demo with 7.77 million.
Episode 01-01: Wednesday, 09/26/12
3.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.22 million total viewers.
Season averages: 3.20 in the demo with 9.22 million.
Compared to last season’s premiere of Happy Endings in the same timeslot, the network was up by 6% in the demo (vs a 3.1 rating) and up by 27% in viewership (vs 7.25 million).
Overall, The Neighbors did well for ABC but, based on the negative reviews and comments, one has to think that there’s a very good chance the numbers will take a serious nosedive in week two. We shall see.
Note: These ratings are collected by the Nielsen company and are the final national numbers. These are different from the fast affiliate numbers which are just estimates of the actual ratings and are reported on by most other outlets. 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 Neighbors TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
At first I thought the show would be stupid and boring.. but Oh Was I WRONG!! Jamie Gertz and the whole cast of Neighbors is refreshing and funny!! I know if they stay on that it will begin to gather a new following.. Think Big Bang Theory!! Firefly
Sometimes it takes a bit for us to filter through the mess on TV to find a bright shiney coin but this one has so much fan potential… Keep it running and they will come!!!!! Don’t count out this crazy show yet… mark my words.. this is going to be big!!!
The Neighbors is hysterical. I love the show. It’s inventive, quirky and really funny. Please renew it!
When I found this show, I felt so lucky. It should definitely be renewed. With more marketing and advertisements, it should do well next season if it gets renewed.
We absolutely love this show!
My daughter and I laugh hysterically at this show.It is the funniest and most creative shows on TV. Please keep it on
Please keep this show around. It’s great and it has made some sad days happy. Thank you to whoever came up with this idea for this show
The show has continued to improve weekly with the characters becoming more defined and lovable. We hope it will be renewed!!
We love the show! Look forward to it every week! Gets better and better! Please please GIVE IT A CHANCE and RENEW it for more wonderful seasons! I will stay watching as long as I can!!
Clever concept. The cast is getting better as a group every week ABC
should give it a second season to allow it to jell.
Every episode is better than the last! The casting is perfect! Excellent writing!
I love the Neighbors. I think its very cleverly done and at times tugs at your heartstrings. The cast is perfect and they teach you important family values each week. I really want to see it get a second season its great !!!
Really surprised that so many posters feel that the writing for this show is “clever.” It is one of the dumbest and most boring shows on TV. Such a sad commentary … on the current quality standards ….Just cannot believe how some shows get cancelled, but this trash is still on (and may quite possibly be renewed).
In correction to my last comment, i was wrong as I do not know what I was saying. This show is clever, I am just to shallow to understand that.
Well, at least we agree on SOMEthing!
The Neighbors rocks!!
We love this show..laugh our heads off….it is so much more clever than the first couple of episodes would have led you to believe….please keep it around…
Oh My God – us too! The show makes my family laugh out loud constantly. Larry Bird just walks into view and my son is already cracking up. I love simple comedy and who does not need to laugh out loud. Thank God ABC has this show – I hope it goes on for many more years.
why is this show still on? I know…because ABC likes stupid shows
Seriously this show is so funny! The casting is great! I hope it gets to stick around a while.