PILOT REVISITED: $#*! My Dad Says

 

Friday TV Ratings 3/6/26: Happy’s Place Jumps to Season High, Stumble Also Rises, Sheriff Country and Fire Country Rebound

Analysis to come.

Marietta Season 8 Episode 18 - Diabetta

Marietta Season 8 Episode 18
Diabetta

ABC Renew/Cancel Week 19: RJ Decker Could Remain On Deck

This week on the ABC Renew/Cancel, we take a look at ABC's most recent debut, which starts on shaky ground but still has a path to renewal. Plus, another look at ABC's new game show, which is moving in the right direction after an underwhelming start to the season.

Thursday TV Ratings 3/5/26: 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville Rise for Crossover, SVU and Matlock Also Rise, The Hunting Party Nears Series High

Analysis to come.

Doc Renewed for Season 3


Fox's renewals continue, as they have now announced the medical drama Doc will be back for a third season on the network. In addition to the renewal, they've also announced it will be a full twenty-two episodes, an increasingly rare phenomenon for a TV series in recent seasons. While not a massive hit in linear ratings, with a 0.22 season average in the key 18-49 demographic, the show is a streaming hit for Fox, with 7.4 million viewers in multiplatform ratings - the largest audience of any Fox series this season. The series has also secured a Netflix deal, with season one already available to stream on the service. It joins its lead-in, fellow medical drama Best Medicine, on next season's schedule, with Animal Control and the network's animated comedies also confirmed to be returning. Doc stars Molly Parker, Omar Metwally, Jon Ecker, Amirah Vann, and Felicity Huffman, and is a correct prediction for The TV Ratings Guide.

Evergreen Aimee Season 5 Finale - Aimee Ferrera Donahue vs. the State of Washington

Evergreen Aimee Season 5 Episode 16
Aimee Ferrera Donahue vs. the State of Washington

Wednesday TV Ratings 3/4/26: America’s Culinary Cup Struggles in Debut as Survivor Stays High, Scrubs Cools Off, Abbott Elementary Rises

Analysis to come.

Our House Season 8 Episode 17 - Our Tree

Our House Season 8 Episode 17
Our Tree

NBC Renew/Cancel Week 18: What Does a New Dick Wolf Pilot Mean for Chicago Fire, Chicago Med, Chicago PD and Law & Order?

This week on the NBC Renew/Cancel, we take a look at how NBC's full development slate impacts their current series - namely, whether a new Dick Wolf pilot will impact the renewal odds for any of his ongoing shows, as the network weighs a reshuffle.

Tuesday TV Ratings 3/3/26: Tepid Debut for RJ Decker, High Potential Hits 2026 Low, NCIS Returns Lower [+ Analysis]

RJ Decker (0.21) debuted in tepid fashion on ABC, trailing Will Trent (0.32, +0.04) and a sinking High Potential (0.32, -0.07). CBS's NCIS (0.29, -0.02) dipped in its return, but NCIS: Origins (0.21, +0.04) and NCIS: Sydney (0.13, +0.02) improved their numbers. NBA on NBC (0.25) was a notch above Fox's Best Medicine (0.20, -0.02) and Doc (0.20, +0.01). WWE NXT (0.09, +0.01) inched up on the CW.

High Potential, 9-1-1 and 9-1-1: Nashville Renewed by ABC

 

A day after the renewal of Abbott Elementary, ABC had picked up additional seasons of three of their drama series. Freshman drama 9-1-1: Nashville has been renewed for a second season, while breakout sophomore drama High Potential has been renewed for a third season, and 9-1-1 will be back for a landmark tenth season - its fourth on ABC. All three series have performed well for ABC, particularly High Potential, which is one of the highest-rated series on all of television in multiplatform ratings, and has been since its debut. It currently boasts an average of 12.7 million viewers and 2.4 in the key 18-49 demo in the MP+7 metric this season, making it the highest-rated series on broadcast TV in the demo and the second most-watched show in total viewers. While 9-1-1 has cooled off this season in all regards, its remains a solid anchor of Thursday nights, with a 0.33 L+SD average this season and a 1.4 rating in the MP+7 metric. 9-1-1: Nashville is the weakest of the renewed trio, with a 1.1 in the MP+7 and a more modest 0.25 L+SD rating, though it has been an improvement on Doctor Odyssey, and is the latest spinoff in an important Disney brand, easing its renewal. Kaitlin Olson leads the cast of High Potential, while Angela Bassett, Kenneth Choi, and Oliver Stark are among the stars of 9-1-1 and Chris O'Donnell, Jessica Capshaew and Kimberly Williams-Paisley head the ensemble of 9-1-1: Nashville. All three are correct predictions for The TV Ratings Guide.

Monday TV Ratings 3/2/26: The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins Falls, The Neighborhood Soars, CIA Stable [+ Analysis]

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins (0.28, -0.09) dealt with a sharp decline on NBC, dropping slightly from its St. Denis Medical lead-in (0.31, -0.02). The Voice (0.28, -0.03) was also down. On CBS, The Neighborhood (0.42, +0.11) soared to a new season high, but fellow comedy DMV (0.25, +0.02) only benefited slightly. FBI (0.28, -0.04) slipped at nine, but CIA (0.20, 0.00) matched last week's premiere rating. American Idol (0.42, -0.03) and The Rookie (0.24, -0.04) declined on ABC, while Extracted (0.23, +0.02) and Memory of a Killer (0.13, +0.02) rose on Fox. Wild Cards (0.04, +0.01) ticked up on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

Stormere Season 1 Episode 16: Daylight (Season Finale)

Abbott Elementary Renewed by ABC


Abbott Elementary will be back in session next season on ABC. The network has renewed their acclaimed veteran comedy for a sixth season, marking ABC's first renewal of the season. Abbott has been a ratings success since its debut, and currently averages 0.33 in the key 18-49 demo, tying it for fourth place among ABC's slate of scripted series. It's also a top-rated series in multiplatform viewing, averaging 1.82 in MP+7 viewing so far, only behind three of its fellow ABC series. The show has won Emmy awards for stars Quinta Brunson and Sheryl Lee Ralph, as well as accolades for its writing and a SAG ensemble award, making it one of the most acclaimed broadcast comedies in recent memory. It has been a staple of ABC's slimmed-down Wednesday comedy lineup since its second season, and will cross the 100-episode mark in its sixth season. Janelle James, Tyler James Williams, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti and William Stanford Davis co-star in the series alongside the aforementioned Brunson - the show's creator - and Ralph. This is a correct prediction for The TV Ratings Guide.

Sunday TV Ratings 3/1/26: Marshals Starts Strong, Tracker Returns Down, American Dad! and Family Guy Also Slip [+ Analysis]

In its series premiere, CBS drama Marshals (0.67) made a strong first impression, serving as both the most-watched and highest-rated broadcast of Sunday night. At nine, Tracker (0.47, -0.04) was down slightly in its return, but Watson (0.26, +0.12) jumped to a new season high at ten. In animation news, Fox's Family Guy (0.24, 0.00) was steady at eight, and Basic Guys (0.16, +0.03) rose. But things soured from there as American Dad! (0.15, -0.06) lost a big chunk of last week's premiere rating, which did not help matters for the 9:30 Family Guy (0.18, -0.06). On ABC, America's Funniest Home Videos (0.42) beat time slot competitor 60 Minutes (0.37). NBA on NBC (0.56) placed second in the 8 p.m. hour. The CW's broadcast of the MGM Slam (0.01) made no noise. Key: (R) = repeat.

Saturday TV Ratings 2/28/26: Saturday Night Live Rises, NBA Easily Leads Primetime, Romance At Hope Ranch Solid [+ Analysis]

On NBC, Saturday Night Live (0.76, +0.06) rose for its first episode in nearly a month, topping the night in the process. NBA on ABC (0.45) remained at a solid level, while Fox's college basketball (0.1) underwhelmed. CBS was barely above Fox with their broadcast of the NAACP Image Awards (0.11). The CW aired I Am Joe Frazier (0.05). Key: (R) = repeat.

Friday TV Ratings 2/27/26: Sheriff Country and Fire Country Return to New Series Lows, Stumble Sees No Benefit from Post-Olympics Airing, Boston Blue Steady [+ Analysis]

Sheriff Country (0.15, -0.04) and Fire Country (0.14, -0.03) both dropped to new series lows on CBS, while Boston Blue (0.15, 0.00) held steady. Happy's Place (0.24, -0.01) ticked down on NBC, and Stumble (0.16, -0.45) returned to its usual levels. Dateline (0.20, +0.01) gained a hundredth at nine. On ABC, 20/20 (0.16, -0.16) lost half of last week's rating. Fox was on top with college basketball (0.44). The CW aired repeats of Penn & Teller: Fool Us (0.07) and Masters of Illusion (0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.

PILOT REVISITED: Detroit 1-8-7


Marietta Season 8 Episode 17 - A Mardi Gras Mishap

Marietta Season 8 Episode 17
A Mardi Gras Mishap

ABC Renew/Cancel Week 18: The Scrubs Revival Will Scrub In for Another Season

It's a busy ABC Renew/Cancel, as two new series enter the fray, including the revival of a beloved sitcom. Keep reading to see where Scrubs and The Greatest Average American debut!

Thursday TV Ratings 2/26/26: Elsbeth and Matlock Drop in Midseason Debuts, SVU and 9-1-1: Nashville Also Sink, Animal Control and The Hunting Party Rise [+ Analysis]

Matlock (0.20, -0.09) and Elsbeth (0.14, -0.04) had disappointing returns on CBS, while Georgie & Mandy (0.40, +0.04) and Ghosts (0.34, +0.09) were up noticeably from their last installments. On ABC, 9-1-1 (0.29, -0.06), 9-1-1: Nashville (0.20, -0.12), and Grey's Anatomy (0.15, -0.07) all plummeted. NBC's Law & Order (0.24, -0.04) and Law & Order: SVU (0.26, -0.09) also declined, but The Hunting Party (0.17, +0.02) bucked the trend. Next Level Chef (0.28, +0.08), Animal Control (0.22, +0.05), and Going Dutch (0.18, +0.08) all soared on Fox. Scrabble (0.04, +0.01) and Trivial Pursuit (0.04, +0.01) each gained a hundredth on the CW. 

Best Medicine Renewed by Fox


Less than a week after renewing Animal Control, Fox has continued their renewals with a second-season order for Best Medicine, their new medical dramedy. Best Medicine has had a solid run thus far despite an underwhelming post-NFL launch, respectably settling into the Tuesday lead-off slot and averaging 0.25 in the 18-49 demo to-date. The series has also performed well in delayed viewing, with Fox boasting that it averages more than six million viewers in MP+7 viewing, ranking second among the network in that metric. It's the third new show of the season to receive a rental order, after a pair of fall dramas from CBS. Season two is set to run for twelve episodes, down one from season one's thirteen-episode order. The series, based on the UK drama hit Doc Martin, stars Josh Charles, Abigail Spencer, Annie Potts and Josh Segarra. This is a correct prediction for The TV Ratings Guide.

Evergreen Aimee Season 5 Episode 15 - Washed


Evergreen Aimee Season 5 Episode 15
Washed

Wednesday TV Ratings 2/25/26: Scrubs Revival Starts Strong, Survivor 50 Premiere Draws Four-Year High, The Greatest Average American Below-Average [+ Analysis]

Scrubs (0.66/0.55) made a triumphant return to ABC on Wednesday night, maintaining a strong Adults 18-49 ratings presence for the full hour. At nine, The Greatest Average American (0.27) dropped dramatically from there for its series debut. But while ABC got success out of Scrubs, it was CBS's Survivor (0.95) that ultimately posted the night's highest rating, barreling past every rating from the fall for its season premiere. On Fox, The Masked Singer (0.24, -0.06) dealt with a sharp decline, but Fear Factor: House of Fear (0.28, +0.07) surged. NBC aired repeats of The Voice (0.25) and Chicago PD (0.18). The CW went with Police 24/7 (0.06). Key: (P) = premiere. (R) = repeat.