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?
Don’t end Royal Pains!!!!! Why???
Happy days are here again. Glad its gone , it was so bad it defied belief. Terrible show with horrible actors.
Graceland was by far, better than most network cop shows (ABC, CBS, NBC). I also liked Satisfaction! What a great guilty pleasure!
I agree completely. Very disappointed in the decision to cancel this show.
I could not agree more I also love the TV show Rush
Renew Colony Season 4!
Queen of the South was better than expected. Hopefully USA will keep it. Still missing Complications, Rush, Satisfaction, Dig and Graceland. Royal Pains will be missed.
On USA we are only watching Colony and Queen of the South. Gave up on Suits and Mr. Robot.
where is queen of the south?
The cable ratings don’t come out until late afternoon.
I can not believe Graceland was cancelled, why? How? I just finished watching it on Netflix and it is by far one of my favorite shows. It was perfect because it has a lot of twist and turns. The viewer is kept intrigued, especially with the last episode. Will they go after Jakes? What were the demands Mike asked for? So many unanswered questions that a lot of people would like answers to; which, means a whole lot of viewers. I believe Netflix has helped this show a lot and if 4th season is released their would be a huge… Read more »
I agree. Graceland should not have been canceled. The networks cancel these shows way too soon. Renew it.
Yes, I’m surprised and peeved by a few cancellations! I can’t believe USA Network cancelled Sirens, Graceland, and Complications. By the numbers in your article these shows did better than others shows that were renewed.
There is so many shows out there that is still on that should b cancelled and they have good shows out there that they cancel like graceland complications and some others that should not be cancelled and graceland is the top one that should not be cancelled please bring it back.
I had been looking forward to this season for Graceland! I enjoyed how different a show it was. Unique characters, great acting, original. Sad the show has been cancelled!!
I forgot to add playing house and sirens; both were quirky, funny comedies that just made you forget about your troubles and laugh out loud!!
I can’t believe that Graceland and covert affairs were canceled they were great shows. It seems like they set up all these awesome cliffhangers and give no closure to the viewers which is unfair at least they could do a final season and give us some warning!
The viewing figures for Suits suffered as a result of the mess the writers made in relation to Rachel’s character in the first 6 episodes of Season 4. They destroyed a character who was a big draw for viewers in the first 3 Seasons. I know for a fact that many stopped watching Suits at that point.
Colony is great! Playing House too! Need a lot more episodes for Colony though, like 52 a year would work! =) Mr. Robot is a little weird… That is about all I can say.
I stopped watching royal pains after USA played more ads than the show. When will they stop ruining good show by subjecting us to so many ads.
Nobody sees that Psych has the best ratings.. Where’s the reboot or continuation?!?
Mr.Robot should be renewed it was a great, mysterious and thrilling show. Elliot is my favorite character he’s very interesting, emotional and intelligent character to watch please renew this show plus it’s a excellent show to watch on a Wednesday !!