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?
I love this show … Please don’t cancel. Team Dick Butkus!
PLEASE do not cancel this show! It’s one of the few shows our family can watch together, along with The Middle. Both these shows are great family entertainment.
Last Man Standing is not bad, although it can be a bit too risque at times.
There is a real need to keep family-type shows on the air.
My family loved the show. It has great pop culture references and is very well written. We would love to see it return!!
I think they should make a new season. I really liked this show
One of the few shows to truly make me laugh out loud…the finale – to quote – Oh my! Please renew and make sure we can watch it in the UK….
Holy cow! This is the best new show to come along in a long, long while. It’s just gotten funnier and funnier with each passing week. And that finale! OMGosh! It *has* to come back. Please renew it for a second season ASAP! 🙂
Please, bring this show back for another season. Don’t take it off. It got low ratings cause you aired it on the wrong time and day. Put it on when there is not a popular show on. Put it on Thursday or Friday when there is noting on those nights but garbage. Love this show please bring it back. By putting this show on at the wrong time slot and day YOU NEVER GAVE IT A CHANCE TO GET TOP RATINGS That is not fair. Bring it back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is clean and very funny Don’t take it off.
Living in the UK, I don’t always get some of the US TV and popular culture references, but saying that I love this show. It is funny, clever, creative and heart warming and I can watch it with my son. Please let it be renewed….
My family loves this show! Dick is the best!
LOVE THIS SHOW!!!
I loved every show…I would be very happy to see it’s return. I laughed, and shared the show’s news with co workers who now love it too.
My Family loves this show….I’m puzzled by the negative comments… I think it is very cleverly written, a witty humor, plus it has heart some very touching moments about family. The problem with TV today is everything has to be done in such a cookie cutter manor.
When a show comes along and tries something people don’t like it. Remember when The Middle debuted critics did not like it and look today it is still here and an awesome show.
Bring The Neighbors back. TV needs this fresh and quirky show!!!!!
We love this show. It’s great for the family. Hope it is renewed!
I LOVE this show. some characters more than others, but KEEP IT ON!
I absolutely love this show. It’s so clever and the cast is brilliant. It’s so easy to fall in love with the characters.