http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com Tue, 21 May 2013 14:57:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/favicon.ico http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/14/fox-renewcancel-wrap-touch-the-cleveland-show-canceled/182339/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/14/fox-renewcancel-wrap-touch-the-cleveland-show-canceled/182339/#comments Tue, 14 May 2013 15:55:32 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=182339 A perfect Fox prediction season for the cancellation bear!]]> 26 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/10/list-of-renewedcanceled-broadcast-scripted-shows-from-2012-13-season-updated/182190/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/10/list-of-renewedcanceled-broadcast-scripted-shows-from-2012-13-season-updated/182190/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 01:30:38 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=182190 Nothing left to speculate on except 'Hannibal.']]> 281 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/09/list-of-renewedcanceled-broadcast-scripted-shows-from-2012-13-season-so-far/181878/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/09/list-of-renewedcanceled-broadcast-scripted-shows-from-2012-13-season-so-far/181878/#comments Fri, 10 May 2013 00:12:09 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=181878 By late tomorrow (Friday), the list should be complete.]]> 104 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/07/fox-final-predictions-for-touch-the-cleveland-show/180627/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/07/fox-final-predictions-for-touch-the-cleveland-show/180627/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 15:49:26 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=180627 What is your guess?]]> 56 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/05/bubble-watch-will-the-olympics-have-nbc-back-in-bed-with-community-and-whitney/181038/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/05/bubble-watch-will-the-olympics-have-nbc-back-in-bed-with-community-and-whitney/181038/#comments Sun, 05 May 2013 15:43:59 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=181038 Will NBC hold back launching some of its new comedies to give them an Olympic-sized boost? And if so, will that help some veteran bubble shows?]]> 153 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/30/fox-touch-will-be-canceled-and-thats-the-last-time-itll-be-in-this-headline/179985/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/30/fox-touch-will-be-canceled-and-thats-the-last-time-itll-be-in-this-headline/179985/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:52:46 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=179985 The cancellation bear is wringing the last drop of blood out of the stone that is the Fox renewal and cancellation decisions. No more suspense here, just the obvious that Touch will be canceled.]]> 73 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/28/bubble-watch-too-soon-to-downgrade-hannibal-abc-needs-procedural-schedule-spackle-like-body-of-proof/179789/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/28/bubble-watch-too-soon-to-downgrade-hannibal-abc-needs-procedural-schedule-spackle-like-body-of-proof/179789/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:05:28 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=179789 Blame the NFL if you want, but Hannibal fell another 29% to a series low.]]> 138 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/23/fox-the-cleveland-show-may-not-be-canceled-yet-but-it-is-certain-to-be/178968/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/23/fox-the-cleveland-show-may-not-be-canceled-yet-but-it-is-certain-to-be/178968/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:25:56 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=178968 There were reports last week that The Cleveland Show had been canceled, but they were from a marginal source, and Fox issued a non-surprising "not canceled, just no more episodes will be ordered" statement. The bear predicted the show would be canceled months ago. Whether it is now or not is completely moot. It certainly will be.]]> 39 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/21/bubble-watch-uncertainty-for-hannibal-glee-for-2-the-neighbors-likely-to-be-renewed-body-of-proof/178897/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/21/bubble-watch-uncertainty-for-hannibal-glee-for-2-the-neighbors-likely-to-be-renewed-body-of-proof/178897/#comments Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:23:57 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=178897 'Hannibal' fell 18% in its 3rd week. If it falls another 18% it will be in 'Deception' territory.]]> 111 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/16/fox-touch-will-be-canceled-of-course-but-something-had-to-go-into-this-headline/177896/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/16/fox-touch-will-be-canceled-of-course-but-something-had-to-go-into-this-headline/177896/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:44:10 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=177896 Last week it was the obvious renewal of Glee, this week, the even more obvious cancellation of Touch. Kiefer, as Kevin Reilly said, there were worse things that could have happened to your show than it being put on Friday, it could have been canceled last spring! Instead, Touch is certain to be canceled this spring.]]> 75 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/14/bubble-watch-beauty-and-the-beast-will-it-be-canceled-or-will-it-be-renewed/177705/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/14/bubble-watch-beauty-and-the-beast-will-it-be-canceled-or-will-it-be-renewed/177705/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 16:21:16 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=177705 Will convention save 'Beauty and the Beast?' Although conventional wisdom says yes...]]> 185 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/09/fox-glee-still-certain-to-be-renewed-anti-fans-can-only-gnash-their-teeth/176973/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/09/fox-glee-still-certain-to-be-renewed-anti-fans-can-only-gnash-their-teeth/176973/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:39:42 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=176973 While it's certain that Glee will be renewed, the bear receives a constant stream of inquiries hopeful of its cancellation from the show's anti-fans. Sadly for them, teeth gnashing over the outcome is inevitable.]]> 93 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/07/bubble-watch-vegas-craps-out-on-friday-go-on-still-on-the-bubble-how-to-live-with-your-parents-and-hannibal/176840/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/07/bubble-watch-vegas-craps-out-on-friday-go-on-still-on-the-bubble-how-to-live-with-your-parents-and-hannibal/176840/#comments Sun, 07 Apr 2013 16:38:31 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=176840 In TV ratings as in gambling 'hope' ain't nothin' but a four letter word.]]> 152 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/02/fox-be-the-cancellation-bear-which-fox-shows-would-you-cancel/175161/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/02/fox-be-the-cancellation-bear-which-fox-shows-would-you-cancel/175161/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:56:50 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=175161 This is a special short week version of the post. The table above includes ratings through Wednesday, March 27 only. No changed predictions from the cancellation bear this week, he's soaking up the sun, but it's your chance to be the bear. Which Fox show(s) not currently renewed or canceled would you devour? ]]> 96 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/31/bubble-watch-a-sad-fate-for-happy-endings-cbs-more-beauty-and-the-beast-vs-carrie-diaries-nashville/175626/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/31/bubble-watch-a-sad-fate-for-happy-endings-cbs-more-beauty-and-the-beast-vs-carrie-diaries-nashville/175626/#comments Sun, 31 Mar 2013 16:13:07 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=175626 Will another network save 'Happy Endings?' ]]> 249 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/26/fox-the-cleveland-show-is-certain-to-be-canceled/174758/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/26/fox-the-cleveland-show-is-certain-to-be-canceled/174758/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:48:56 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=174758 That's why The Cleveland Show finally moves from "likely to be canceled" to "certain to be canceled".]]> 84 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/24/bubble-watch-the-neighbors-hangs-on-last-man-standing-what-about-the-good-wife/174697/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/24/bubble-watch-the-neighbors-hangs-on-last-man-standing-what-about-the-good-wife/174697/#comments Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:44:11 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=174697 'Last Man Standing' upgraded to a renewal, 'Malibu Country' is back on the bubble.]]> 123 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/19/fox-touch-is-certain-to-be-canceled-so-what-else-is-new-sadly-nothing/173647/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/19/fox-touch-is-certain-to-be-canceled-so-what-else-is-new-sadly-nothing/173647/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:45:22 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=173647 Of course Touch is going to be canceled, but the cancellation bear is wringing every single drop of juice from the orange that is Fox renewal and cancellation decisions at this point. The Goodwin Games, a show not yet on the schedule, was in the headline last week. Glee the week before, and probably The Cleveland Show again next week.]]> 100 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/17/bubble-watch-why-last-man-standing-is-still-on-the-bubble-beauty-and-the-beast-is-likely-to-be-canceled-format-change/173584/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/17/bubble-watch-why-last-man-standing-is-still-on-the-bubble-beauty-and-the-beast-is-likely-to-be-canceled-format-change/173584/#comments Sun, 17 Mar 2013 16:42:01 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=173584 But 'Malibu Country' was downgraded to likely cancellation. ]]> 254 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/12/fox-has-the-goodwin-games-been-pre-canceled-what-would-you-call-it/172831/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/12/fox-has-the-goodwin-games-been-pre-canceled-what-would-you-call-it/172831/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:01:01 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=172831 What is happening with The Goodwin Games? In a scheduling announcement a few weeks ago, its premiere was announced for May 20. May 20? Fox is not going to start airing a show on May 20 that it has any intention of considering for renewal, particularly since it's been running repeats at 8:30 Tuesdays already when it could have aired The Goodwin Games.]]> 85 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/10/bubble-watch-hart-of-dixie-likely-to-be-renewed-beauty-and-the-beast-and-the-carrie-diaries-remain-in-doubt/172778/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/10/bubble-watch-hart-of-dixie-likely-to-be-renewed-beauty-and-the-beast-and-the-carrie-diaries-remain-in-doubt/172778/#comments Sun, 10 Mar 2013 15:51:04 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=172778 'Hart of Dixie' has the advantage over 'Beauty and the Beast' and 'The Carrie Diaries']]> 232 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/05/fox-why-wasnt-glee-renewed-yesterday/171646/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/05/fox-why-wasnt-glee-renewed-yesterday/171646/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:14:54 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=171646 Lots of questions about why Glee wasn't among the shows renewed by Fox yesterday. The cancellation bear's guess is that it's due to a delay in contractual wrangling, but that's just a guess, the bear doesn't work via "inside information". The bear would be startled if Glee wasn't renewed]]> 126 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/26/fox-touch-is-dead-mindy-project-probably-not-while-the-bears-waiting-for-the-goodwin-games/170814/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/26/fox-touch-is-dead-mindy-project-probably-not-while-the-bears-waiting-for-the-goodwin-games/170814/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:17:39 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=170814 After two successive weeks of 0.7 adults 18-49 ratings for Touch, it is stone cold dead. Treat its Fan Excuse Bingo players with pity.]]> 97 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/24/bubble-watch-beauty-and-the-beast-likely-to-be-canceled-the-following-upgraded/170684/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/24/bubble-watch-beauty-and-the-beast-likely-to-be-canceled-the-following-upgraded/170684/#comments Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:55:25 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/24/bubble-watch-beauty-and-the-beast-likely-to-be-canceled-the-following-upgraded/170684/ Retentionista! 'Beauty and the Beast' is performing so badly out of 'The Vampire Diaries'...]]> 336 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/19/fox-the-mindy-project-now-likely-to-be-renewed/169656/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/19/fox-the-mindy-project-now-likely-to-be-renewed/169656/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:23:40 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/19/fox-the-mindy-project-now-likely-to-be-renewed/169656/ Once Ben & Kate was yanked from Fox's Tuesday night schedule, both New Girl and The Mindy Project ratings moved upwards. New Girl was never in danger, but The Mindy Project's prospects have elevated enough to make it "likely to be renewed".]]> 78 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/17/bubble-watch-the-following-downgraded-remain-calm-all-is-well-community-zero-hour/169739/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/17/bubble-watch-the-following-downgraded-remain-calm-all-is-well-community-zero-hour/169739/#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2013 16:28:55 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/16/bubble-watch-the-following-downgraded-remain-calm-all-is-well-community-zero-hour/169739/ If you Google the phrase "remain calm all is well" you literally get Kevin Bacon]]> 145 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/12/fox-touch-is-certain-to-be-canceled/169001/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/12/fox-touch-is-certain-to-be-canceled/169001/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:16:07 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/12/fox-touch-is-certain-to-be-canceled/169001/ When asked what he would tell Kiefer Sutherland after his show (Touch) was being moved to Friday, Fox chief Kevin Reilly replied "Hey, you're still on the air". After last Friday's disastrous premiere ratings (1.1, 0.9 for the hours) for Touch, I wonder what he'll tell him now that the show is certain to be canceled?]]> 111 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/10/bubble-watch-community-smash-and-touch-return-mindy-project-upgraded/168928/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/10/bubble-watch-community-smash-and-touch-return-mindy-project-upgraded/168928/#comments Sun, 10 Feb 2013 16:45:49 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/09/bubble-watch-community-smash-and-touch-return-mindy-project-upgraded/168928/ too soon to be certain, but if it stays in the ballpark of its premiere, 'Community' will certainly be renewed.]]> 171 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/05/fox-the-following-now-certain-to-be-renewed/168027/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/05/fox-the-following-now-certain-to-be-renewed/168027/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:40:56 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/05/fox-the-following-now-certain-to-be-renewed/168027/ Among the ratings carnage for scripted shows on Fox this season, the fact that The Following ratings have gone 3.2, 3.3, 2.9 (preliminary) means it's certain to be renewed.]]> 56 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/03/bubble-watch-super-chicken-when-it-comes-to-low-rated-nbc-sitcoms-the-following-upgraded/167705/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/03/bubble-watch-super-chicken-when-it-comes-to-low-rated-nbc-sitcoms-the-following-upgraded/167705/#comments Sun, 03 Feb 2013 17:29:55 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/02/bubble-watch-super-chicken-when-it-comes-to-low-rated-nbc-sitcoms-the-following-upgraded/167705/ When it looks like you will take a lickin', just call for...Super Chicken!]]> 151 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/29/fox-the-cleveland-show-is-likely-to-be-canceled/167098/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/29/fox-the-cleveland-show-is-likely-to-be-canceled/167098/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:13:36 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/29/fox-the-cleveland-show-is-likely-to-be-canceled/167098/ A combination of low ratings, and a seeming lack of time to produce new episodes in time for next season has me downgrading The Cleveland Show to "likely to be canceled". Could it still get an order for episodes to air in early 2014? I guess. But that's no longer even a toss up opportunity.]]> 78 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/27/bubble-watch-the-following-premieres-well-but-remember-alcatraz-dont-trust-the-b-ben-and-kate-now-canceled/166938/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/27/bubble-watch-the-following-premieres-well-but-remember-alcatraz-dont-trust-the-b-ben-and-kate-now-canceled/166938/#comments Sun, 27 Jan 2013 17:40:26 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/27/bubble-watch-the-following-premieres-well-but-remember-alcatraz-dont-trust-the-b-ben-and-kate-now-canceled/166938/ 'The Following' premiered well, but it's way too soon to bank on renewal. ]]> 149 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/23/fox-the-following-starts-well-the-next-few-weeks-will-determine-its-fate/166020/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/23/fox-the-following-starts-well-the-next-few-weeks-will-determine-its-fate/166020/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:23:14 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/23/fox-the-following-starts-well-the-next-few-weeks-will-determine-its-fate/166020/ Since it premiered on Monday, the ratings for The Following came in too late for it to be included in the table above, but its time zone adjusted 3.2 adults 18-49 rating starts it well ahead of the cancellation bear. ]]> 48 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/20/bubble-watch-waiting-for-the-following-edition-make-your-guesses-about-the-current-crop-of-bubble-shows/165914/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/20/bubble-watch-waiting-for-the-following-edition-make-your-guesses-about-the-current-crop-of-bubble-shows/165914/#comments Sun, 20 Jan 2013 17:15:14 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/20/bubble-watch-waiting-for-the-following-edition-make-your-guesses-about-the-current-crop-of-bubble-shows/165914/ A reader asks "even though it's called Bubble Watch, why do you have any shows on the bubble?"]]> 133 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/15/fox-the-mindy-project-still-a-toss-up-for-renewal-or-cancellation-2/165256/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/15/fox-the-mindy-project-still-a-toss-up-for-renewal-or-cancellation-2/165256/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:17:51 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/15/fox-the-mindy-project-still-a-toss-up-for-renewal-or-cancellation-2/165256/ Last week's 1.5 rating in The Mindy Project's 2013 start might not seem like much (and it isn't on an absolute basis), but it is 84% of the woeful Fox average scripted rating for the week, keeping the show shakily on in the "toss up" range between renewal and cancellation. ]]> 52 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/13/bubble-watch-trading-places-edition-scandal-revenge-csi-ny-likely-to-be-canceled/165015/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/13/bubble-watch-trading-places-edition-scandal-revenge-csi-ny-likely-to-be-canceled/165015/#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2013 17:56:11 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/13/bubble-watch-trading-places-edition-scandal-revenge-csi-ny-likely-to-be-canceled/165015/ Fortunately for 'Revenge' & 'Scandal' fans this isn't close to a "there can be only one" situation.]]> 100 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/08/fox-its-a-new-year-but-ben-kate-is-still-getting-canceled/164335/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/08/fox-its-a-new-year-but-ben-kate-is-still-getting-canceled/164335/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:00:08 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/08/fox-its-a-new-year-but-ben-kate-is-still-getting-canceled/164335/ There hasn't been a new episode of Ben & Kate aired in 2013 yet (the first airs tonight), but, barring a miracle, its fate was sealed long ago. Only a New Year's ratings recovery the likes of which we've never seen can save it.]]> 44 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/08/bones-renewed-by-fox-for-season-9/164410/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/08/bones-renewed-by-fox-for-season-9/164410/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:21:32 +0000 Sara Bibel http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=164410 Bones renewed]]> 51 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/18/fox-naughty-or-nice-which-shows-would-you-cancel-poll-2/162072/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/18/fox-naughty-or-nice-which-shows-would-you-cancel-poll-2/162072/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:29:15 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/18/fox-naughty-or-nice-which-shows-would-you-cancel-poll-2/162072/ We're into the holiday season for the Renew / Cancel Index and the mid-season break is one where readers get to opine on which shows they'd cancel were they a network programmer.]]> 92 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/16/bubble-watch-misinterpreted-mayan-writings-dont-kill-tv-shows-business-models-do/162019/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/16/bubble-watch-misinterpreted-mayan-writings-dont-kill-tv-shows-business-models-do/162019/#comments Sun, 16 Dec 2012 17:50:38 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/16/bubble-watch-misinterpreted-mayan-writings-dont-kill-tv-shows-business-models-do/162019/ Business models > bears > Mayan prophecies. ]]> 74 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/11/fox-the-cleveland-show-is-a-toss-up-to-be-canceled-or-renewed/160955/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/11/fox-the-cleveland-show-is-a-toss-up-to-be-canceled-or-renewed/160955/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:33:31 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/11/fox-the-cleveland-show-is-a-toss-up-to-be-canceled-or-renewed/160955/ Often my partner in crime writes about something before I get around to it, and that's what happened with The Cleveland Show. It's the only one of Fox's animated shows without an order for episodes beyond this season]]> 75 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/09/bubble-watch-chicago-fire-scandal-upgraded-the-cleveland-show-downgraded-nashville-still-on-the-bubble/160866/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/09/bubble-watch-chicago-fire-scandal-upgraded-the-cleveland-show-downgraded-nashville-still-on-the-bubble/160866/#comments Sun, 09 Dec 2012 16:55:14 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/09/bubble-watch-chicago-fire-scandal-upgraded-the-cleveland-show-downgraded-nashville-still-on-the-bubble/160866/ Cleveland's ratings say "renew," but... ]]> 112 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/04/fox-the-mindy-project-still-a-toss-up-for-renewal-or-cancellation/160005/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/04/fox-the-mindy-project-still-a-toss-up-for-renewal-or-cancellation/160005/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:15:59 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/04/fox-the-mindy-project-still-a-toss-up-for-renewal-or-cancellation/160005/ The Mindy Project ratings recovered a bit last week to a 1.5 adults 18-49 rating. Considering the currently woeful overall state of Fox's scripted show ratings, that's still in the "toss up" range for renewal or cancellation by the end of the season. 2013 results will end up determining the show's future.]]> 40 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/02/bubble-watch-its-a-wonderful-waiting-for-mid-season-season-bring-on-the-following/159953/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/02/bubble-watch-its-a-wonderful-waiting-for-mid-season-season-bring-on-the-following/159953/#comments Sun, 02 Dec 2012 17:30:28 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/02/bubble-watch-its-a-wonderful-waiting-for-mid-season-season-bring-on-the-following/159953/ With The Mob Doctor and Emily Owens, M.D. now both officially canceled, we probably won't hear any cancellation news about the fall shows for months.]]> 78 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/27/fox-ben-kate-is-certain-to-be-canceled/159125/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/27/fox-ben-kate-is-certain-to-be-canceled/159125/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:55:48 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/27/fox-ben-kate-is-certain-to-be-canceled/159125/ Ben & Kate's prediction was changed to "certain to be canceled" last week, but Glee usurped the headline. Now it gets its rightful place. ]]> 73 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/25/bubble-watch-whitney-doesnt-look-good-dont-trust-the-b-looks-worse/158835/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/25/bubble-watch-whitney-doesnt-look-good-dont-trust-the-b-looks-worse/158835/#comments Sun, 25 Nov 2012 18:09:40 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/25/bubble-watch-whitney-doesnt-look-good-dont-trust-the-b-looks-worse/158835/ My gut says that 'Don't Trust the B----' isn't as certain of a cancellation as my eyes would have me believe looking at the ratings.Alas, I trust my eyes more than my gut.]]> 128 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/20/fox-glee-will-be-renewed-fans-need-not-worry/158337/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/20/fox-glee-will-be-renewed-fans-need-not-worry/158337/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:17:09 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/20/fox-glee-will-be-renewed-fans-need-not-worry/158337/ Of course.]]> 73 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/18/bubble-watch-666-park-avenue-last-resort-and-partners-cancellations-spur-nielsen-rage-and-fan-campaigns/158193/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/18/bubble-watch-666-park-avenue-last-resort-and-partners-cancellations-spur-nielsen-rage-and-fan-campaigns/158193/#comments Sun, 18 Nov 2012 13:55:51 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/18/bubble-watch-666-park-avenue-last-resort-and-partners-cancellations-spur-nielsen-rage-and-fan-campaigns/158193/ Three shows were canceled on Friday.]]> 181 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/13/fox-the-mob-doctor-is-still-on-the-air-that-means-it-still-has-a-chance-right/157083/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/13/fox-the-mob-doctor-is-still-on-the-air-that-means-it-still-has-a-chance-right/157083/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:45:40 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/13/fox-the-mob-doctor-is-still-on-the-air-that-means-it-still-has-a-chance-right/157083/ Don't be silly.]]> 49 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/11/renew-cancel-recapbubble-watch-why-are-there-so-few-cancellations-this-year-is-beauty-the-beast-this-years-secret-circle/157017/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/11/renew-cancel-recapbubble-watch-why-are-there-so-few-cancellations-this-year-is-beauty-the-beast-this-years-secret-circle/157017/#comments Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:40:56 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/11/renew-cancel-recapbubble-watch-why-are-there-so-few-cancellations-this-year-is-beauty-the-beast-this-years-secret-circle/157017/ there are still only two cancellations so far this season.]]> 144