Ratings Roundup Week of November 5, 2017

It's decision time for networks regarding freshman programs as additional episode orders are made (or not) for new shows. Valor was the first of the freshman Special Forces shows canceled, will the other two soon follow?

ABC gave fans of The Mayor and Kevin (Probably) Saves The World some good news and some bad news last week. The good news is, each program received an additional three episode order from the network. The bad news is, that's not going to be enough to get either show renewed, so fans should enjoy what's left and hopefully, the productions will wrap up in a satisfying way. Marvel's Inhumans wrapped up its eight-episode run and the silence from the network on the future of the show is deafening; the program will appear on a list of quietly canceled shows in a few weeks. How To Get Away With Murder is hanging on by the fingertips; it may get one more year just to extend its episode count for syndication.

While CBS enjoyed a ratings boost from the NFL Overrun on Sunday, the execs at The Eye watched as their Monday night lineup slowly imploded with the loss of The Big Bang Theory to anchor the night. 9JKL suffered the worst as it went from a steady, middle of the road rating to the lowest rated comedy on the network, its chances of renewal likewise fell. Sophomore series, Superior Donuts, also felt the pinch and some tough decisions may be in its future as well. For some perspective, the Friday night line-up of MacGyver, Hawaii Five-0, and Blue Bloods drew a higher average than the Monday night shows (Friday averaged a 1.0 while Monday only managed a 0.9). None of the Friday night shows are in any danger. The same cannot be said for SEAL Team or SWAT, both are below the average network rating and unless they can come up a bit, may have a short life. Wisdom of the Crowd rebounded from a low week last week. However, it may be gone from allegations made against Jeremy Piven before the ratings axe can fall.

Football and "reality" programs dominated the NBC schedule last week (and for the coming weeks as well); only seven scripted shows aired on the network last week. Of those seven, Law & Order True Crime is more than likely canceled after its last episode airs next week; it was well below the average network rating again last week. While Blindspot was even lower, it's in its third season, so a season four is pretty much a given for syndication, however much it hurts the execs to admit it. The Brave, while a steady ratings performer, has not been the breakout series The Peacock hoped it would be. If there is no announcement in the next week or two about an episode extension, take that as confirmation the series is canceled.

FOX returned to its regular schedule last week. Empire reclaimed its top spot, with Star right behind it to claim the highest rated dramas. Bob's Burgers and The Simpsons took the top comedy spots. The Gifted and Ghosted ended another workmanlike ratings week, and both should see a season two. Gotham should hold on for another season as well. The rest of the bottom of the ratings grid, however, is more than likely canceled and are just playing out the side as schedule filler until the mid-season shows start.

The CW ended the debate regarding its low-rated shows last week when it gave a full season order to Dynasty which means Valor is probably canceled, even though it's been slightly better in the ratings. With Crazy Ex-Girlfriend in need of more episodes for syndication, Jane The Virgin will probably be sacrificed as well. Otherwise, the CW maintained its usual order. Riverdale did slip a tenth last week, but it's in no danger.

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