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.
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!
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.
The CBS Renew/Cancel is back from a month-long break, and a new show is finally joining the ranks, as CIA gets its initial prediction, after being pushed from fall to midseason. Plus, how has DMV held up after several months off the air - and how will that impact its already-shaky future?
It was a busy week on streaming, with several streaming hits returning for new episodes and broadcast series resuming their seasons after the Olympics, shaking up the charts in the process. Keep reading to see how things panned out on Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video and Netflix this week!
This week on the NBC Renew/Cancel, a new comedy enters the fray, which may in turn impact the odds of NBC's other new comedy. Plus, one of NBC's long-running staples returns this week on very shaky ground.
Fox has ordered a fifth season of Animal Control, marking their first live-action scripted renewal of season. The series remains a modest ratings performer, but is a money-maker for Fox in other aspects, with a recent Netflix deal and international sales both boosting its rental argument. It's Fox's longest-running live action sitcom since Brooklyn Nine-Nine's debut in 2013, with that show also running five seasons on Fox. Unlike that show and most other long-running Fox sitcoms, Animal Control has always run on a more limited scale, with its twelve-episode first season being its longest season thus far, and making its episode count a bit less impressive than similarly long-running sitcoms. Still, making it to a fifth season is an achievement in any regard in this day and age, and it is Fox's longest-running live action scripted series. Joel McHale, Vella Lovell, Michael Rowland, Ravi Patel and Grace Palmer lead the principal cast of the series. This is a correct prediction for The TV Ratings Guide.
The closing ceremony of the Winter Olympics (0.74) dealt with a 22% drop from 2022 (0.95) on NBC, even with an NBA lead-in (0.97). On Fox, Family Guy (0.24, -0.02) dipped slightly from its week-ago premiere, while Universal Basic Guys (0.13, -0.06) crashed to a new series low. At nine, American Dad! (0.21) had a relatively solid return to Fox, building markedly from Basic Guys. Later, a second Family Guy (0.24, 0.00) matched the one that aired at eight. 60 Minutes (0.33, +0.05) climbed higher on CBS, but Hollywood Squares (0.14) struggled. ABC aired some strong repeats of America's Funniest Home Videos (0.43/0.35). Remember the Titans (0.12) performed remarkably well by CW standards. Key: (P) = premiere. (R) = repeat.
The NBC broadcast of the Winter Olympics (1.1) dropped on Saturday, but it still managed to stay above the 1.0 mark. NBA on ABC (0.45) brought in more attention than college basketball on Fox (0.17). 48 Hours (0.12, +0.04) rose on CBS. The CW aired WWE Legends (0.07). Key: (R) = repeat.
With the help of an Olympics lead-in (1.45), NBC sitcom Stumble (0.61, +0.46) jumped to a new series high in a later slot. On ABC, 20/20 (0.32, +0.03) rose from last week. This Is UFC (0.13) made little noise on CBS, falling a tenth behind college basketball on Fox (0.23). Repeats of Penn & Teller: Fool Us (0.03) and Masters of Illusion (0.02) aired on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.
The Winter Olympics (1.6, +0.28) surged on NBC after Wednesday's slight decline. On Fox, Next Level Chef (0.20, -0.03) slipped, and a TMZ Presents special about Michael Jackson (0.11) dropped markedly from there. ABC aired repeats of 9-1-1 (0.15) and 9-1-1: Nashville (0.10/0.09). CBS went with encores of Survivor (0.14), Hollywood Squares (0.08), and Elsbeth (0.08). Scrabble (0.03, -0.02) slipped on the CW, matching a steady Trivial Pursuit (0.03, 0.00). Key: (R) = repeat.
On NBC, the Winter Olympics (1.32, -0.02) dipped slightly, but it was easily the highest-rated broadcast of the night. ABC aired repeats of Abbott Elementary (0.18/0.14/0.13/0.12) and Shark Tank (0.10). CBS aired encores of Survivor (0.17), Hollywood Squares (0.12), and Matlock (0.07). Fox re-aired The Real Full Monty (0.10). The CW went with reruns of Police 24/7 (0.04/0.07). Key: (R) = repeat.
Below are the February 22nd Fox renew/cancel predictions for reality programming in the 2025-2026 television season. The table embedded includes the Adults 18-49 ratings average of each program.
Fear Factor: House of Fear: Recently, Fox has been spreading the wealth by gifting NFL lead-ins to multiple non-animated offerings. Fear Factor: House of Fear was perhaps the luckiest beneficiary, debuting with a 1.6rating thanks to that assistance. But the true test came when House of Fear moved to its actual home on Wednesday nights. There, it posted a 0.26rating, retaining more than three-fourths of its lead-in. Since then, it has lost some steam, but its latest installment came with a promising uptick (0.21,+0.02). Fox clearly has confidence in this revival, as they first aired it after an NFL playoffs game and then gave it a slot behind The Masked Singer. There also appears to be genuine interest for the series on Hulu, so House of Fear begins as a likelyrenewal.
The Masked Singer: If the football-inflated premiere rating was taken out of House of Fear's average, The Masked Singer would be the top-rated reality program on Fox. While it is no longer the ratings phenomenon it was in its early years, the series remains reliable and consistent. It begins as a certain renewal.
99 to Beat: 99 to Beat finished its season with a solid 0.26rating, and it is currently scheduled to air repeats on Saturday nights until late April. The signs remain positive, so it is a likelyrenewal.
The Floor: Earlier this month, Fox renewedThe Floor for multipleseasons. This was a correct prediction for The TV Ratings Guide, as it was previously listed as a certainrenewal.
Next Level Chef:Next Level Chef scored a multi-season renewalin 2025, so it will be returning next season.
Next Level Baker:Next Level Baker is the lowest-rated reality series on a network that is potentially set to expand its scripted presence. Being tied to the Ramsay brand could boost its chances, but Fox has stronger options. Baker is likely to be canceled.
Another week has come and gone, and it's time for another check of what's been charting on streaming services Hulu, Disney+, Peacock, Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV, Prime Video and Netflix this week!
NBC's broadcast of the Winter Olympics (1.34, +0.1) gained a tenth, while Will Trent (0.25, 0.00) matched its previous installment on ABC. Repeats of Survivor (0.16), NCIS (0.09), and NCIS: Origins (0.09) made up CBS's lineup. On Fox, new drama Best Medicine (0.20, -0.02) dipped to a new low. The CW's WWE NXT (0.09, -0.03) also declined. Key: (R) = repeat.
