Over the course of its history, USA Network has had both great successes and big disappointments when it comes to its original scripted shows. Which of the current ones will be cancelled or renewed for another season? Stay tuned!
Scripted USA Network shows listed: Benched, Briarpatch, Chucky, Colony, Complications, Covert Affairs, Damnation, Dare Me, Dig, Dirty John, Eyewitness, Falling Water, Graceland, Mr. Robot, Pearson, Playing House, Psych, The Purge, Queen of the South, Royal Pains, Rush, Satisfaction, Shooter, The Sinner, Sirens, Suits, Treadstone, Unsolved, and White Collar.
Last updated: Most recent ratings added for Chucky.
There’s lots of data that USA Network execs look at when deciding whether to renew or cancel a TV series but ratings are the major ingredient. Here’s an updated listing of all of their recent/current primetime scripted shows.
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A couple of notes about these charts:
These figures are updated automatically as new ratings are released (usually a day or so after the broadcasts). The averages are based on the final national numbers (live plus same day viewing). For technical reasons, I have to resort them manually so feel free to let me know if I missed something.
The demo numbers, which are typically most important to the broadcast networks, aren’t quite as vital to cable channels because their audiences are usually much smaller. Demo numbers are typically reported using the 10ths decimal place (2.4, for example). In the averages, I’m using an extra decimal for easier ranking.
What do you think? Are you surprised by any of the ratings? Which shows should be doing better? Which one do you think will be cancelled next?
I just now looked to see when the next Graceland and Complications were airing and am extremely disappointed that they were cancelled especially since Mr. Robot was renewed!!
Uh Mr. Robot just won a Golden Globe for Best Drama.
I was disappointed too when I found out complications and Graceland was cancelled. Especially since the writing on Graceland had improved immensely. But Golden Globe got it right. Mr Robot is top billing across all channels not just cable.
If you look at the Nielsen ratings chart, Graceland didn’t do nearly as poorly as Satisfaction. So, Satisfaction isn’t listed as cancelled. Why is Graceland? Graceland actually evoked a script that made viewers think. It was intelligent. It was different and the cast was phenomenal! Each member was terrific as their character and none of them were hard on the eyes. I really, really miss the show. I wish the “powers that be” would be more sensitive to their viewing audiences and realize how involved and invested their viewers can become. At least finish the continuing storylines of the shows… Read more »
I think complications should have been renewed instead of bring two dumbass nights of wrestling to usa network especially in prime time hours. You lost my viewership those nights if wrestling was worth anything espn would play it but wrestling is a joke.
Watched every one of Covert Affairs and Satisfaction. Hate to see Covert Affairs cancelled. Hope they give Satisfaction another season to get going. It is very well done.
Sad Rush was cancelled. I like that I could watch the whole season of Satisfaction. Hard to wait til next season.
Rush had the same dark twist to it like Mr. Robot. Should not have been cancelled.
What is going on with Satisfaction? No new episodes in weeks.
I just finished the series and was wondering the same thing. I hope that was not the ending. If it was, so unSATISFYING. I really loved the show and the direction it was headed initially…
You mean you didn’t like the ending where she gets his sperm? LOL!
I would like to know also. I loved it. That cannot be the last episode!
Can’t believe soft porn is being allowed on this network.
Complications is the best original show I’ve ever seen in USA, and they’re cancelling it without even giving it a true shot? Epic Fail decision. Second only to their blocking online viewers from having an opportunity to watch the shows they love. Hint: If we already had the service you demand, we wouldn’t need it. What morons run this network?
Please renew Graceland for season 4. It’s an interesting take on a federal officer’s life and is very entertaining… It’s a great summer show.
I love Graceland, I think it’s one of the best shows on television. It’s fun, entertaining, family friendly, and an all around great TV show. I love the storylines, the cast, the chemistry and the drama each actor portrays. Please renew Graceland. Thank you.
I can’t tell you how disappointed I was to hear about that Rush had been canceled. What a shame when there are so many awful shows on the air like Satisfaction! !!
Yes, I am upset too. It was a different type of doctor show than we are used to. Very disappointed in the cancellation of this show, which by the way was the ONLY show I tuned in for, on the USA network.
I think complications is one of the best shows on TV and I think it sucks !!!!!!! It has been cancelled!!!!!!
I wonder why you don’t show over 49 yr.old ratings?
That’s a HUGE TV watching population you’re not counting !!
I also like Complications, Cancel “Satisfaction” if you need to cancel something!
You have renewed such crap shows Suits really, playing house? Give me a break. Complication is awesome. PLEASE GIVE IT ANOTHER SEASON!! Please
Realli not pleased about covert affairs. I dont watch any of the other shows. Why cancel it?