Comments on: Heroes Likely To Work Out The Numbers http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:28:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sarah http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-3/#comment-57201 Sarah Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:55:30 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-57201 knight rider isn't canceled. it's in danger, yes, but keep sending letters of support to NBC. knight rider isn’t canceled. it’s in danger, yes, but keep sending letters of support to NBC.

]]> By: maery rose http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-56767 maery rose Sun, 08 Mar 2009 02:50:22 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-56767 i'm so sick of nbc cancelling my shows .. i'm not even going to bother with their new stuff like kings.. they cancelled journeyman,lipstick jungle,my own worst enemy,bionic woman, and now knight rider(?) and crusoe... f*** em!! i’m so sick of nbc cancelling my shows .. i’m not even going to bother with their new stuff like kings.. they cancelled journeyman,lipstick jungle,my own worst enemy,bionic woman, and now knight rider(?) and crusoe… f*** em!!

]]> By: Ghost http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55933 Ghost Fri, 06 Mar 2009 04:21:10 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55933 Kings has a good chance of doing well I think. I'm will to give it a shot. It's definitely looking better then any of the other canon fodder NBC put out earlier in the year, like the epic fail that was Knight Rider. Kings has a good chance of doing well I think. I’m will to give it a shot. It’s definitely looking better then any of the other canon fodder NBC put out earlier in the year, like the epic fail that was Knight Rider.

]]> By: Jenna http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55691 Jenna Thu, 05 Mar 2009 18:32:03 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55691 I feel exactly the same way you do Chris! No matter how "positive" it looks, I won't stop worrying until I know for sure!! I feel exactly the same way you do Chris! No matter how “positive” it looks, I won’t stop worrying until I know for sure!!

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55594 Bill Gorman Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:59:29 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55594 David, these averages take into account any rerun airings in the normal day/time slot as well. David, these averages take into account any rerun airings in the normal day/time slot as well.

]]> By: Chris http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55590 Chris Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:34:19 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55590 Chuck! I love this show, and even though this does look positive, I won't stop worrying for its fate until they tell us for sure. I honestly believe that it is one of NBC's BETTER shows, including all of this reality crap, and it deserves another season if not more. Just because it does not have exploding viewer numbers like say Grey's Anatomy, or House which it is against and fighting a good battle, does not mean it is not worth it. Chuck! I love this show, and even though this does look positive, I won’t stop worrying for its fate until they tell us for sure. I honestly believe that it is one of NBC’s BETTER shows, including all of this reality crap, and it deserves another season if not more. Just because it does not have exploding viewer numbers like say Grey’s Anatomy, or House which it is against and fighting a good battle, does not mean it is not worth it.

]]> By: David http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55567 David Thu, 05 Mar 2009 07:14:09 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55567 Does STD 18-49 average for a show include the times when it's a rerun? Or does it only take into account new airings? Does STD 18-49 average for a show include the times when it’s a rerun? Or does it only take into account new airings?

]]> By: Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55512 Robert Seidman Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:18:27 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55512 Jamie, I doubt it will be announced until April or May. Normally announcements of the Fall schedule come in early May, but at least last year NBC announced a little earlier than the other broadcast networks. Jamie, I doubt it will be announced until April or May. Normally announcements of the Fall schedule come in early May, but at least last year NBC announced a little earlier than the other broadcast networks.

]]> By: Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55510 Robert Seidman Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:13:48 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55510 Tim, click the "All unscripted shows" link in the network links at the top of the post. Tim, click the “All unscripted shows” link in the network links at the top of the post.

]]> By: Jamie http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55508 Jamie Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:12:23 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55508 I LOVE LOVE LOVE Chuck. I am really worried but happy to see this. Does anyone have any idea when they might announce their plans to renew or not? I LOVE LOVE LOVE Chuck. I am really worried but happy to see this. Does anyone have any idea when they might announce their plans to renew or not?

]]> By: Tim http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55507 Tim Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:08:59 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55507 Why aren't reality shows on here? What's the point of figuring out what comes back when the Biggest loser isnt factored in - and it could take up a whole night - nor is Apprentice? Why aren’t reality shows on here? What’s the point of figuring out what comes back when the Biggest loser isnt factored in – and it could take up a whole night – nor is Apprentice?

]]> By: Heather http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55477 Heather Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:30:58 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55477 Thanks, Bill! That certainly makes sense. Thanks, Bill! That certainly makes sense.

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55471 Bill Gorman Wed, 04 Mar 2009 21:13:03 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55471 Heather, I haven't seen the shows, and I certainly cannot speak for anyone else, but my guess about the success of the new NBC scripted shows is based entirely on the Silverman-era success with scripted shows, which has not been good. Heather, I haven’t seen the shows, and I certainly cannot speak for anyone else, but my guess about the success of the new NBC scripted shows is based entirely on the Silverman-era success with scripted shows, which has not been good.

]]> By: Heather http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55456 Heather Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:44:16 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55456 Just curious, I keep hearing NBC's new shows being talked about like it's almost a given that they'll fail, with the exception of maybe Parks. Can I ask what the reasoning is behind this? While neither Southland nor Kings really appeal to me, Americans are suckers for cop shows, and the premise for Kings seems relatively interesting. I'm rooting for these shows to fail in hopes that it will be good news for Chuck, but I'm just wondering if these shows should really not be seen as a threat. Just curious, I keep hearing NBC’s new shows being talked about like it’s almost a given that they’ll fail, with the exception of maybe Parks. Can I ask what the reasoning is behind this? While neither Southland nor Kings really appeal to me, Americans are suckers for cop shows, and the premise for Kings seems relatively interesting. I’m rooting for these shows to fail in hopes that it will be good news for Chuck, but I’m just wondering if these shows should really not be seen as a threat.

]]> By: Ghost http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55447 Ghost Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:20:56 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55447 Except that L&O might get axed this year, and CI has been delayed until May I've heard. It's more of a summer series now. No, NBC is most likely going to fill the two hours before Leno with it's successful series and new shows. Failed series like Kath & Kim and the truly awful Knight Rider are already gone in NBC's mind. Except that L&O might get axed this year, and CI has been delayed until May I’ve heard. It’s more of a summer series now. No, NBC is most likely going to fill the two hours before Leno with it’s successful series and new shows. Failed series like Kath & Kim and the truly awful Knight Rider are already gone in NBC’s mind.

]]> By: djm http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55380 djm Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:58:37 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55380 nuts bill, I thought I had it all figured out. @ tony NBC could move L&O, SVU and CI onto one channel. Have the Law and order channel =p nuts bill, I thought I had it all figured out.
@ tony NBC could move L&O, SVU and CI onto one channel. Have the Law and order channel =p

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55376 Bill Gorman Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:54:38 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55376 djm, Leno is at 10. Don't look for funny scheduling on the different digital channels. djm, Leno is at 10. Don’t look for funny scheduling on the different digital channels.

]]> By: djm http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55373 djm Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:50:49 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55373 @ john-if chuck gets beat by earl reruns, the buymore will be torched.... on a totally unrelated point, has NBC announced leno's timeslot? here's what I'm thinking: If the digital transition actually happens(who knows, might get pushed back some more) then NBC affiliates might be able to have more than one channel. In my area NBC has 2 channels. so Leno could be in the 11pm slot instead of local news, which gets pushed to the secondary channel. that would re-open the 10pm hour for other shows. Or is NBC trying to pull a FOX and cut down on the number of programs they have. Thoughts? @ john-if chuck gets beat by earl reruns, the buymore will be torched….

on a totally unrelated point, has NBC announced leno’s timeslot? here’s what I’m thinking:
If the digital transition actually happens(who knows, might get pushed back some more) then NBC affiliates might be able to have more than one channel. In my area NBC has 2 channels. so Leno could be in the 11pm slot instead of local news, which gets pushed to the secondary channel. that would re-open the 10pm hour for other shows. Or is NBC trying to pull a FOX and cut down on the number of programs they have. Thoughts?

]]> By: johnthemon http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55365 johnthemon Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:43:13 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55365 wow, Chuck is now doing better than Earl...although no in-slot reruns so...I guess not. wow, Chuck is now doing better than Earl…although no in-slot reruns so…I guess not.

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55324 Bill Gorman Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:26:45 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55324 Tony, they do to the best of my ability, but since it's such a big change it's hard to be certain what NBC will do. My guess is that L&O and Medium could be mid-season shows on Sunday nights once football is done. Still, that leaves almost no room for new shows from Monday-Thursday. Tony, they do to the best of my ability, but since it’s such a big change it’s hard to be certain what NBC will do. My guess is that L&O and Medium could be mid-season shows on Sunday nights once football is done. Still, that leaves almost no room for new shows from Monday-Thursday.

]]> By: Tony http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55321 Tony Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:19:36 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55321 (I just discovered this site, so if this has been answer a zillion times, forgive me…) Do the calculations here reflect the Leno Invasion? Isn't the addition of the new Leno talk show going to eat up the 10pm (ET) slot every week night. That doesn't leave much space. If L&O is renewed, if Medium is renewed they will have to move on the schedule. (I just discovered this site, so if this has been answer a zillion times, forgive me…)

Do the calculations here reflect the Leno Invasion? Isn’t the addition of the new Leno talk show going to eat up the 10pm (ET) slot every week night. That doesn’t leave much space. If L&O is renewed, if Medium is renewed they will have to move on the schedule.

]]> By: Ghost http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55312 Ghost Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:43:11 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55312 Actually Knight Rider has gotten a lot worse since they revamped it, and the retooling episodes themseleves were quite awful. Overall Knight Rider has been badly written and I can completely understand why it's been such a huge ratings failure from nearly the beginning. NBC most likely cancelled it a long time ago, not just this week as they are saying in their Series Finale promos. Actually Knight Rider has gotten a lot worse since they revamped it, and the retooling episodes themseleves were quite awful. Overall Knight Rider has been badly written and I can completely understand why it’s been such a huge ratings failure from nearly the beginning. NBC most likely cancelled it a long time ago, not just this week as they are saying in their Series Finale promos.

]]> By: steve http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55289 steve Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:44:24 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55289 i love the new knight rider. pls give us a second season its had its up and downs but its a lot better than it was. i back knight rider love it BIG UP THE KNIGHT RIDER i love the new knight rider. pls give us a second season its had its up and downs but its a lot better than it was. i back knight rider love it BIG UP THE KNIGHT RIDER

]]> By: Schmokey http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55262 Schmokey Wed, 04 Mar 2009 09:17:08 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55262 I've been as hard on Heroes as anyone (the wrath of the middle aged fanboy spurned), but I have to admit that even I don't really think it's not coming back. It's going to have to eat a massive budget cut, and that may make for a lot of deaths in the finale, but there is no way NBC cannot take another whack at getting this show on some sort of track that will let them eke out another season or two to pad the DVD revenues. Maybe switch it up and do a sort of Long Day's Journey Into Night chapter with the Petrelli clan. Everyone can booze it up and let their power freak fly as they heap untolds amount family drama and guilt all around the Petrelli Penthouse. Syler could be the Gentleman Caller who enters by way of another story altogether. Or something like that. Something cheap, because the only way Heroes could get themselves cancelled is by not agreeing to cut it back to $1.98 an episode. Nice to see Chuck looking so solid. It's and up and down show, but it's fun. The good ones are really worth it. These days, what more can you ask for? Same for Earl, which was more down than up this season but still had some pretty funny ups. I’ve been as hard on Heroes as anyone (the wrath of the middle aged fanboy spurned), but I have to admit that even I don’t really think it’s not coming back. It’s going to have to eat a massive budget cut, and that may make for a lot of deaths in the finale, but there is no way NBC cannot take another whack at getting this show on some sort of track that will let them eke out another season or two to pad the DVD revenues.

Maybe switch it up and do a sort of Long Day’s Journey Into Night chapter with the Petrelli clan. Everyone can booze it up and let their power freak fly as they heap untolds amount family drama and guilt all around the Petrelli Penthouse. Syler could be the Gentleman Caller who enters by way of another story altogether.

Or something like that. Something cheap, because the only way Heroes could get themselves cancelled is by not agreeing to cut it back to $1.98 an episode.

Nice to see Chuck looking so solid. It’s and up and down show, but it’s fun. The good ones are really worth it. These days, what more can you ask for? Same for Earl, which was more down than up this season but still had some pretty funny ups.

]]> By: BCT http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-2/#comment-55231 BCT Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:10:11 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55231 I watched Merlin on the BBC and was totally hooked. I usually don't like such shows, and only watched at first because I love to watch Anthony Stewart Head in anything - but it really grew on me. I hope it airs on a broadcast network instead of the SciFi Channel so more people in the states get a chance to see it. I watched Merlin on the BBC and was totally hooked. I usually don’t like such shows, and only watched at first because I love to watch Anthony Stewart Head in anything – but it really grew on me. I hope it airs on a broadcast network instead of the SciFi Channel so more people in the states get a chance to see it.

]]> By: the128boy http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55213 the128boy Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:55:36 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55213 ghost, the chances for it NOT being the series finale are nil. knight rider has been doomed for a while. fans of Life should also get their fill until april 8, because that is another one sure to be gone after this season. ghost, the chances for it NOT being the series finale are nil. knight rider has been doomed for a while. fans of Life should also get their fill until april 8, because that is another one sure to be gone after this season.

]]> By: Ghost http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55211 Ghost Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:43:47 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55211 Just finished watching the Biggest Loser on NBC and they had a promo for Knight Rider's episode tomorrow night. The called it the very last episode of the series, said it was the Series Finale. Has Knight Rider been officially axed by NBC? Just finished watching the Biggest Loser on NBC and they had a promo for Knight Rider’s episode tomorrow night. The called it the very last episode of the series, said it was the Series Finale. Has Knight Rider been officially axed by NBC?

]]> By: Kate http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55208 Kate Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:36:32 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55208 Is Merlin still going to air on NBC? Is Merlin still going to air on NBC?

]]> By: thedemonhog http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55205 thedemonhog Wed, 04 Mar 2009 04:28:26 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55205 Note that the only 'Heroes' repeat that has aired this season was on a Saturday, so it did not bring down the average, whereas '30 Rock' and 'Law & Order', etc. have been playing repeats in their timeslots. If not for the repeats, 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' would likely be just a few points behind 'Heroes' in the ~1.50's. Note that the only ‘Heroes’ repeat that has aired this season was on a Saturday, so it did not bring down the average, whereas ’30 Rock’ and ‘Law & Order’, etc. have been playing repeats in their timeslots. If not for the repeats, ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit’ would likely be just a few points behind ‘Heroes’ in the ~1.50′s.

]]> By: cool http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55202 cool Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:46:21 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55202 Wow this tell you how bad is NBC doing, with a show like Heroes getting mediocre ratings is almost in the top of the list. Wow this tell you how bad is NBC doing, with a show like Heroes getting mediocre ratings is almost in the top of the list.

]]> By: doug h http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55195 doug h Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:18:03 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55195 Bill, you just made my week with the renewal index for Chuck. Thank You Bill, you just made my week with the renewal index for Chuck. Thank You

]]> By: Ghost http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55186 Ghost Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:01:54 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55186 I don't see Chuck getting cancelled, it seems to have a solid fanbase and any drop in numbers is because the audience as a whole has dropped due to TS, I'd say. Life and ath & Kim are goners to be sure, but everybody can see that, and from what I've been reading everywhere Knight Rider is already gone. NBC has been calling the next episode in their current promo the series finale, no longer the season finale. That spells doom for Knight Rider, for sure. I don’t see Chuck getting cancelled, it seems to have a solid fanbase and any drop in numbers is because the audience as a whole has dropped due to TS, I’d say. Life and ath & Kim are goners to be sure, but everybody can see that, and from what I’ve been reading everywhere Knight Rider is already gone. NBC has been calling the next episode in their current promo the series finale, no longer the season finale.

That spells doom for Knight Rider, for sure.

]]> By: Heather http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55185 Heather Wed, 04 Mar 2009 02:55:56 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55185 I'm guessing Earl gets renewed, and probably Parks, too - Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones are probably going to pull in a lot of viewers. Though I agree, Chuck would fit well on Thursdays. (Or any night - pleeease, NBC, just give it a night! And preferably not Friday. But I guess I shouldn't be picky.) I’m guessing Earl gets renewed, and probably Parks, too – Amy Poehler and Rashida Jones are probably going to pull in a lot of viewers. Though I agree, Chuck would fit well on Thursdays. (Or any night – pleeease, NBC, just give it a night! And preferably not Friday. But I guess I shouldn’t be picky.)

]]> By: DaisiesDeathKnell http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55161 DaisiesDeathKnell Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:55:44 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55161 Chuck fans might not need to worry any longer. If the show can stay ahead of My Name Is Earl in the index, there's a chance that NBC doesn't renew any of Earl/Kim/Parks and gives the 8PM slot on Thursdays to Chuck. Wouldn't be a bad fit since it's a drama/comedy. Chuck fans might not need to worry any longer. If the show can stay ahead of My Name Is Earl in the index, there’s a chance that NBC doesn’t renew any of Earl/Kim/Parks and gives the 8PM slot on Thursdays to Chuck. Wouldn’t be a bad fit since it’s a drama/comedy.

]]> By: Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55153 Bill Gorman Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:40:54 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55153 Indeed, the surest way to increase your relative performance on NBC now is to stay off the air! ;) Edit: But it was the same last year. Indeed, the surest way to increase your relative performance on NBC now is to stay off the air! ;)

Edit: But it was the same last year.

]]> By: Heather http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55149 Heather Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:28:57 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55149 Yeah, I'm definitely one of those worried Chuck fans. I just really don't want to get my hopes up (but I find they're getting up there, anyway.) Yeah, I’m definitely one of those worried Chuck fans. I just really don’t want to get my hopes up (but I find they’re getting up there, anyway.)

]]> By: Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55146 Robert Seidman Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:26:16 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55146 folks, I encourage you to remember that the index is a RELATIVE measure (relative to overall NBC performance, in this case). Without Sunday Night Football, the overall average has been sliding. Even Knight Rider picked up a tick in the index week over week and it didn't even air! folks, I encourage you to remember that the index is a RELATIVE measure (relative to overall NBC performance, in this case). Without Sunday Night Football, the overall average has been sliding. Even Knight Rider picked up a tick in the index week over week and it didn’t even air!

]]> By: Smurg65 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55144 Smurg65 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 01:21:21 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55144 Great to hear positive news on Chuck. Great writing, great characters. There's nothing like the Jeffster. Count me in as a card carrying member of the Nerd Herd. J. Great to hear positive news on Chuck. Great writing, great characters. There’s nothing like the Jeffster.

Count me in as a card carrying member of the Nerd Herd.

J.

]]> By: VYuci http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55111 VYuci Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:41:13 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55111 Looking good for Chuck. Even with a drop in their 18-49 average, NBC fell even more. And after this weeks episode increase in their demo numbers, their index number should go up next week. Looking good for Chuck. Even with a drop in their 18-49 average, NBC fell even more. And after this weeks episode increase in their demo numbers, their index number should go up next week.

]]> By: Don M http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55104 Don M Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:32:30 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55104 Next week the return of "Dancing With the Stars." That will put some aches in NBC for sure...and a bit of aches in me too. Next week the return of “Dancing With the Stars.” That will put some aches in NBC for sure…and a bit of aches in me too.

]]> By: djm http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55103 djm Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:32:19 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55103 I think your right Don... networks like NBC or the CW can't really get away with having diehard-only shows. I think your right Don… networks like NBC or the CW can’t really get away with having diehard-only shows.

]]> By: Don M http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55102 Don M Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:30:25 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55102 I just can't get into Chuck. A lot of posters like the show. Granted I liked the premice of the show but their are other shows I am more intrested in and that includes Heroes. They should plan their exit next year and with any more volumes they are able to write. Network TV may not be able to have such shows like Heroes or Chuck in the comming years...their will be scripted shows but they will have to appeal to broad audiences. Is that a bad thing...it depends on what shows you like. I just can’t get into Chuck. A lot of posters like the show. Granted I liked the premice of the show but their are other shows I am more intrested in and that includes Heroes. They should plan their exit next year and with any more volumes they are able to write.

Network TV may not be able to have such shows like Heroes or Chuck in the comming years…their will be scripted shows but they will have to appeal to broad audiences.

Is that a bad thing…it depends on what shows you like.

]]> By: djm http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55100 djm Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:28:53 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55100 YOWZA!!! Chuck's in the green baby! YOWZA!!!
Chuck’s in the green baby!

]]> By: tom http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55098 tom Tue, 03 Mar 2009 23:23:48 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55098 Keep it up Chuck!! Keep it up Chuck!!

]]> By: the128boy http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55083 the128boy Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:56:34 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55083 my prediction: life, friday night lights, kath & kim, knight rider are all as good as dead. chuck l&o and heroes all make it to fall, but perhaps one or two are saved as november fill-ins (in case nbc's fall 09 is as bad as their fall '08) or as mid season replacements. my prediction: life, friday night lights, kath & kim, knight rider are all as good as dead. chuck l&o and heroes all make it to fall, but perhaps one or two are saved as november fill-ins (in case nbc’s fall 09 is as bad as their fall ’08) or as mid season replacements.

]]> By: Fin http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906/comment-page-1/#comment-55063 Fin Tue, 03 Mar 2009 22:43:30 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/03/03/heroes-likely-to-work-out-the-numbers/13906#comment-55063 HURRAY HURRAY

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