Kiefer Sutherland (24) and FOX will continue their long relationship into next season. Touch, the actor’s newest TV series, has been renewed for a second season.
Touch follows the tale of Martin Bohm (Sutherland) and his struggle to connect with his young autistic son (David Mazouz), a boy who sees patterns that connect the people and events of the world. Other castmembers include Danny Glover, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, and Roxana Brusso.
The network took a gamble by giving Touch a special premiere in January, two months before the show would start airing regularly. The initial episode’s performance was solid with a 3.9 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 12.01 million total viewers. But, would that audience remember to tune in again in mid-March?
They did, or at least most of them did. Touch returned on Thursday, March 22nd to a 3.3 rating and 11.81 million. With American Idol as a strong lead-in, the show easily won its timeslot, more than doubling the demo of the number two-rated show, 30 Rock.
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Compared to the first episode, the second episode of Touch dropped about 15% in the demo. The third installment fell another 18% and the fourth fell another 15% — to a 2.3 rating. The ratings for Touch have continued to dwindle over the course of the season and the April 26th episode fell to series lows with a 1.9 demo rating and 6.43 million total viewers.
On our FOX Ratings Report Card, Touch has a “B-” grade and a 2.6 demo average with 8.57 million. Based on the most recent numbers, those averages will continue to drop.
Had this been another year, Touch could have easily been cancelled instead of renewed. I suspect it was renewed because a) it’s produced by FOX and b) because the network’s other new dramas haven’t done any better. Terra Nova, Alcatraz, and The Finder have performed worse than Touch and won’t be back next season. Coupled with the fact that House is ending and Fringe will only return for 13 episodes, FOX is going to have plenty of timeslots to fill and it’s better to have at least one sophomore drama on the schedule than none.
FOX hasn’t said how many season two episodes have been ordered yet but, based on Touch’s performance, it seems likely that they’re just ordering 13 to start.
What do you think? Are you glad that Touch has been renewed for season two? Did FOX make the right choice or should they have cancelled Touch and renewed Terra Nova, Alcatraz or The Finder instead?
I liked “Alcatraz” and cannot understand why the show could not have been moved to a different time slot. I liked “Touch” but liked “Alcatraz” better.
Next to Fringe, this is the best series ever … so many reasons. No trouble skipping Idol, or anything else for that matter.
Yes I agree, it’s the best!! 🙂
I am super happy it got renewed. This is one of the best shows i’ve seen in a long time its so different from other shows and refreshing. I actually caught it on netflix for the first time. I started watching at about 10p.m one night and didn’t go to sleep until 6:39a.m the next day I watched about 10 episodes back to back thats how great it is! I’m tired of all these reality shows,doctor shows and law shows. I love tv that forces me to think outside the box or think period (laugh out loud). I can’t wait… Read more »
I agree. I try to watch every episode.
I enjoy watching this series and I hope fox doesn’t cancel.
We’ve enjoyed watching this new series on DVD and hope it continues.
I am so happy the Good decison was made to bring back this Awesome Show! Anxiously Waiting!!!
Touch is one of the greatest new shows ever! It helps people look deep into the minds of autistic kids and it shows how brilliant they really are! Love it Love it Love it! Please bring it back soon!
One of only two regular TV shows I watch. Best series I’ve enjoyed and glad of it’s
return in 2013. The stars (all of them) are perfect!
This is a great show. As in any series, it is best watched from the very beginning. I think it is brilliant. Everything is connected to everything else. We have been trained to believe differently. So, really great show. Thanks!
Best show I have ever seen! Definitely hooked. This is why I pay for netflix. I had no Idea this show existed. They should renew it for more than just a second season. I think it is a tough plot to advertise and to get people to watch. It should be advertised better. Cant wait for season 2.
Awesome show!
Love the show! We finally have a show with a different twist and I have thoroughly enjoyed it! It would be a big mistake to cancel it!
this show has intregued me and hope it continues. enjoyed it. thanks.
Touch has turned out to be excellent story and I’m looking forward to Season 2. It’s fascinating how the show combines drama, numerology, spirituality, adventure and shows how we are all connected all over the globe and how we should accept everyone or folks like Jake as who they are and learn from one another. Please keep it on and I’ll alert my friends, family to watch and see for themselves.
I am SO glad they are renewing the series and hope they will keep it going as long as House and other long running great series. I was HOOKED on touch the very first show! I record every show and don’t miss an episode! I am looking forward to season two but am confused because there was one episode in September that was a new episode but I haven’t seen anymore episode since. Did they decide to cancel it afterall?? I will be crushed if they did. One series I make sure not to miss! I am more hooked than… Read more »
I couldn’t agree more Lorrie! Very well said!! I am HOOKED too!! I hope it comes back!
I am SO glad they are renewing the series and hope they will keep it going as long as House and other long running great series. I was HOOKED on touch the very first show! I record every show and don’t miss an episode! I am looking forward to season two but am confused because there was one episode in September that was a new episode but I haven’t seen anymore episode since. Did they decide to cancel it afterall?? I will be crushed if they did. One series I make sure not to miss! I am more hooked than… Read more »