Will Dennis Quaid’s first foray into series television bring big ratings? Will Vegas be a success or end up being cancelled like so many other newbie shows? Watch the ratings to find out.
Vegas typically airs on Tuesday nights at 10pm on CBS. The cast also includes Michael Chiklis, Jason O’Mara, Carrie-Anne Moss, Sarah Jones, and Taylor Handley. There are 22 21 episodes.
Below are the TV show’s ratings for the 2012-13 season, the best way to tell if Vegas will be cancelled or renewed for season two.
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Final season averages: 1.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 9.75 million total viewers.
Episode 01-21: Friday, 05/10/13
0.9 in the demo (0% change) with 7.20 million (-2% change).
Season averages: 1.48 in the demo with 9.75 million.
UPDATE: CBS has cancelled Vegas after one season of 21 episodes.
Episode 01-20: Friday, 05/03/13
0.9 in the demo (-10% change) with 7.38 million (-2% change).
Season averages: 1.51 in the demo with 9.88 million.
Episode 01-19: Friday, 04/26/13
1.0 in the demo (+100% change) with 7.50 million (+74% change).
Season averages: 1.54 in the demo with 10.01 million.
Episode 01-18: Saturday, 04/20/13 (fast affiliate ratings)
0.5 in the demo (-38% change) with 4.32 million (-40% change).
Season averages: 1.57 in the demo with 10.15 million.
Episode 01-17: Friday, 04/12/13
0.8 in the demo (-11% change) with 7.20 million (-6% change).
Season averages: 1.63 in the demo with 10.49 million.
Episode 01-16: Friday, 04/05/13
0.9 in the demo (-40% change) with 7.67 million (-19% change).
Season averages: 1.68 in the demo with 10.70 million.
Episode 01-15: Tuesday, 02/19/13
1.5 in the demo (0% change) with 9.52 million (-7% change).
Season averages: 1.73 in the demo with 10.90 million.
Episode 01-14: Tuesday, 02/05/13
1.5 in the demo (-21% change) with 10.25 million (-9% change).
Season averages: 1.75 in the demo with 11.00 million.
Episode 01-13: Tuesday, 01/29/13
1.9 in the demo (+19% change) with 11.23 million (0% change).
Season averages: 1.77 in the demo with 11.06 million.
Episode 01-12: Tuesday, 01/15/13
1.6 in the demo (0% change) with 11.27 million (+3% change).
Season averages: 1.76 in the demo with 11.04 million.
Episode 01-11: Tuesday, 01/08/13
1.6 in the demo (0% change) with 10.92 million (+11% change).
Season averages: 1.77 in the demo with 11.02 million.
Episode 01-10: Tuesday, 12/18/12
1.6 in the demo (+7% change) with 9.82 million (-5% change).
Season averages: 1.79 in the demo with 11.03 million.
Episode 01-09: Tuesday, 12/11/12
1.5 in the demo (-6% change) with 10.33 million (+11% change).
Season averages: 1.81 in the demo with 11.17 million.
Episode 01-08: Tuesday, 11/27/12
1.6 in the demo (-11% change) with 9.35 million (-8% change).
Season averages: 1.85 in the demo with 11.27 million.
Episode 01-07: Tuesday, 11/20/12
1.8 in the demo (+13% change) with 10.12 million (-3% change).
Season averages: 1.89 in the demo with 11.55 million.
UPDATE: CBS has trimmed the episode order to 21 installments.
Episode 01-06: Tuesday, 11/13/12
1.6 in the demo (-6% change) with 10.41 million (-3% change).
Season averages: 1.90 in the demo with 11.78 million.
Episode 01-05: Tuesday, 10/30/12
1.7 in the demo (+6% change) with 10.75 million (-1% change).
Season averages: 1.96 in the demo with 12.06 million.
Episode 01-04: Tuesday, 10/23/12
1.6 in the demo (-20% change) with 10.8 million (-8% change).
Season averages: 2.02 in the demo with 12.39 million.
UPDATE: CBS has ordered nine additional episodes, bringing the season total to 22.
Episode 01-03: Tuesday, 10/09/12
2.0 in the demo (0% change) with 11.78 million (-3% change).
Season averages: 2.17 in the demo with 12.91 million.
Episode 01-02: Tuesday, 10/02/12
2.0 in the demo (-20% change) with 12.11 million (-19% change).
Season averages: 2.25 in the demo with 13.48 million.
Episode 01-01: Tuesday, 09/25/12
2.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 14.85 million total viewers.
Season averages: 2.50 in the demo with 14.85 million.
Compared to Unforgettable’s series debut a year earlier, CBS was down by 14% in the demo (vs a 2.9 rating) and down by 4% in viewers (vs 14.09 million). While the viewership is very impressive, the demo is less so and CBS has cancelled many series for low demo numbers.
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 Vegas TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
My husband and I both love this show. Please, please renew it!
Please keep Vegas going. Only reason to stay up on Tuesday night.
I love VEGAS. I look forward to it all week. Don’t cancel this good one.
Please don’t cancel Vegas. They say the audience is to old and it is to expensive to make.
Only the British seem to be able to make period pieces and quality shows. Although cable is really good theses days. Maybe Vegas can move to cable.
The Good Guys, The Defenders, and now Vegas. If I like, cancel it.
The only show worth watching – great storylines – great acting. My husband and I both look forward to Tuesday at 10:00 PM. Please don’t cancel. My Dad just called me and asked if I knew why it wasn’t on tonight (he looks forward to it too). After some reading, I was shocked there was even a slight possibility of it being cancelled. Then again, I shouldn’t be because that’s what the networks do – cater to the young with all the trash TV. You don’t stand a chance with decent programming if you’re 50+. It’s a shame.
renew the show for a 2nd season. This show was great. I liked the show. Including seeing Dennis Quaid as the cowboy sheriff. Michael Chikilis, was great too, seeing him as the owner of the casino. This was the only best new show I liked. Renew the show for a 2nd season.
keep Vegas on please, it is one of my favorite programs,as is NCIS,NCIS LA.
Keep Vegas going!!! It is a GREAT show!!!!!
KEEP VEGAS ON THE AIR – REALLY ENJOY IT!
OMG…this show is amazing! I really hope it is not cancelled. I look forward to Vegas more than NCIS on Tuesdays now. Just when the story line is getting good too! Please do not cancel Vegas!
Vegas is one show both my husband and I love the watch. Don’t cancel it!
Keep Vegas going. Great show rounding out Tuesday evenings great NCIS duo with a simpler time period theme.
If CBS has any ounce of brains they will not cancel Vegas. Many have said they hate reality tv. DITTO! You have great story lines with a great cast that holds your interest from week to week. Come on, don’t ruin a good thing. If they cancel it, I am done with the CBS network!
Great show, Great Actors, Love it, its better than any reality show. I see golden boy is on instead tonight…I want to see what happens next on Vegas!!!