TV Ratings Report: More Lows for Nikita, Supernatural
Perhaps inspired by the season five pickup, viewers tuned in for Fringe last night, as the Fox drama enjoyed an uptick. But a couple CW favorites matched series lows, raising questions about the prospects for Nikita in 2012-2013.
Read on for a full rundown...
8 p.m.
Undercover Boss: 7.2 million viewers
Shark Tank: 5.4 million
Who Do You Think You Are, Rob Lowe?: 5.2 million
The Finder: 3.9 million
Nikita: 1.3 million
9 p.m.
CSI: NY: 9 million
Grimm 4.5 million
Fringe: 3.1 million
Supernatural: 1.5 million
10 p.m.
Blue Bloods: 10.2 million
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April 28th, 2012 7:24 PM
Lord of the Night: Obviously the shows are NOT crap, or no one would watch!
Rank: Regular Character
April 28th, 2012 7:23 PM
I am so happy CSI NY won the time slot and happy that Blue Bloods is going strong.
April 28th, 2012 7:06 PM
It's funny, this episode of Nikita was the best after the winter hiatus. Birkoff and Nikita are really amazing together. "bow down before shadow walker!!"
Please renew Nikita!!
Rank: Leading Character
April 28th, 2012 3:14 PM
Supernatural is still a highly likely renewal for an 8th and final season.
For Nikita I foresee a 13 episode order with a possible 9 episode back-order depending on it's ratings/demo.
April 28th, 2012 3:03 PM
Crap shows like CSI and Law and Order clones will always dominate the viewings. Its an inescapable, no matter how much we wish otherwise, fact. Supernatural may not have mega-high ratings, but it has one of the most dedicated fanbases and that is what really matters.
Besides the CW isn't one of the higher rated networks. So its not a case of Supernatural having to compete with those other shows, it has to compete with the CW's other shows and its still one of their most popular programs.
LotN
Rank: Regular Character
April 28th, 2012 1:40 PM
Feel sorry for the finder. TVLine says there might be hope for Nikita. Its really been awesome. Although Percy's plot seems very Old-Bond / Austin Powers.