ABC’s last Thursday series, Last Resort was a ratings disappointment and was cancelled. Will new TV show Zero Hour do any better — or could it be cancelled even quicker? Stay tuned to to find out.
The series revolves around a publisher who’s trying to find his abducted wife as well as save the world from an impending cataclysm. The cast includes Anthony Edwards, Addison Timlin, Carmen Ejogo, Dylan Baker, Jacinda Barrett, Michael Nyqvist, and Scott Michael Foster. The show typically airs Thursday nights on ABC. The network has ordered 13 episodes.
Here are the TV show’s ratings for the 2012-13 season, the best way to tell if Zero Hour is going to be cancelled or renewed for a second season.
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Final season averages: 0.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 2.74 million total viewers.
Episode 01-13: Saturday, 08/03/13 (series finale)
0.3 in the demo (0% change) with 1.92 million (+4% change).
Season averages: 0.53 in the demo with 2.74 million.
Episode 01-12: Saturday, 08/03/13
0.3 in the demo (-25% change) with 1.84 million (-3% change).
Season averages: 0.55 in the demo with 2.81 million.
Episode 01-11: Saturday, 07/27/13
0.4 in the demo (+33% change) with 1.90 million (+6% change).
Season averages: 0.57 in the demo with 2.90 million.
Episode 01-10: Saturday, 07/20/13
0.3 in the demo (0% change) with 1.79 million (0% change).
Season averages: 0.59 in the demo with 3.00 million.
Episode 01-09: Saturday, 07/13/13
0.3 in the demo (-25% change) with 1.80 million (-5% change).
Season averages: 0.62 in the demo with 3.14 million.
Episode 01-08: Saturday, 07/06/13
0.4 in the demo (0% change) with 1.90 million (-10% change).
Season averages: 0.66 in the demo with 3.30 million.
Episode 01-07: Saturday, 06/29/13
0.4 in the demo (+33% change) with 2.10 million (+5% change).
Season averages: 0.70 in the demo with 3.50 million.
Episode 01-06: Saturday, 06/22/13
0.3 in the demo (0% change) with 2.00 million (+18% change).
Season averages: 0.75 in the demo with 3.74 million.
Episode 01-05: Saturday, 06/15/13
0.3 in the demo (-25% change) with 1.70 million (-11% change).
Season averages: 0.84 in the demo with 4.08 million.
Episode 01-04: Saturday, 06/15/13
0.4 in the demo (-60% change) with 1.90 million (-62% change).
Season averages: 0.97 in the demo with 4.68 million.
UPDATE: ABC has pulled and cancelled the show after three episodes. The remaining 10 episodes may air during the summer.
Episode 01-03: Thursday, 02/28/13
1.0 in the demo (-9% change) with 5.05 million (-6% change).
Season averages: 1.17 in the demo with 5.61 million.
Episode 01-02: Thursday, 02/21/13
1.1 in the demo (-21% change) with 5.39 million (-16% change).
Season averages: 1.25 in the demo with 5.88 million.
Episode 01-01: Thursday, 02/14/13
1.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 6.38 million total viewers.
Season averages: 1.40 in the demo with 6.38 million.
It was a poor start for Zero Hour. Year-to-year, compared to an episode of Wipeout, ABC was down by 7% in the demo (vs a 1.5 rating) but was up by 25% in viewership (vs 5.12 million).
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 Zero Hour TV series? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
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91 Comments on "Zero Hour: Ratings"
Love this show please bring it back._
I immediately got caught hooked on Zero hour. Part historical facts, part probable science, mysticism, intrigue and part Indiana Jones! When it was cut after just three episodes I was extremely disappointed. I however just discovered that remaining episodes were aired and I have been glued to my TV for the past three days! Another season, please. It’s not fair to evaluate rating from viewers standpoint only. Many who loved the show never realized it had returned. More please!
Hopefully ABC can see that not releasing this series online at the same time they released the series originally on tv hurt their ability to have increased their serie’s ratings. Maybe Netflix will have the forthought to purchase the rights to this show and produce it themselves. Though if I was Netflix I would release new episodes each week, instead of releasing them all at once. The show if perfectly setup to go in so many different directions at this point. It will be a great disappointment if someone doesn’t move forward with it.
It won’t CB. Kinda to0 religious at the end. My scenario would have had an big beetle start coming out for the lady instead of the building falling on her. Cool!
I actually like that scenario…. I like the show as it was but add your twist in would be interesting too.
ABC continually misses what the public wants. Again they end a show, Zero Hour, that was very complex and intriguing. A show with some substance. Who is really determining what show stay and which go. I don’t think it is those that watch. Tired of stupid mindless shows. Bring back shows with depth and well developed characters.
I hope zero hour comes back next season
I really hope it is picked up for season 2, I love the beginning of each episode with the meaning of the clock numbers. I got into the plot of this show and followed it but the last episode left with to many questions that need to be answered.
please continue the series where you left off at, i’m sure you can do it right. thanks
Sorry long canceled no hope for a renewal. 🙁
Zero Hour is one of the best tv shows I’ve seen! Please keep the mysteries coming! Reality tv and stupid sit coms have ruled the air waves long enough. Give the audience something to ponder! KEEP!
Is there any chance, now that the season finale is airing, that ABC will renew for next year???
No, it’s done.
My family loves zero hour. It is one of the best shows we have seen. We are hoping it will be renewed.
This show is AWESOME ! Please give this show one more season. This show is better than 80% of the mindless nonsense on television nowadays. Perhaps the Neilson Rating system needs to be revamped.
Zero Hour is the first show ABC has aired
in a VERY long time worth watching. Please
renew this show, it is definitely worth
saving!
I’m really like zero hour. I would really like it to continue. I want to know more about the Neilson ratings how do they collect there data?
Please renew. I actually like watching it on Saturday night because there is nothing on but I’ll watch it no matter what night it comes on. I know you cancelled but please reconsider.