http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com Fri, 24 May 2013 21:19:57 +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/2013/05/10/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.']]> 283 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/10/happy-endings-canceled-by-abc/182139/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/10/happy-endings-canceled-by-abc/182139/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 00:36:26 +0000 Amanda Kondolojy http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=182139 Happy Endings has been cancelled after three seasons.]]> 129 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/abc-final-predictions-for-body-of-proof-nashville-the-neighbors-malibu-country-more/180610/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/05/07/abc-final-predictions-for-body-of-proof-nashville-the-neighbors-malibu-country-more/180610/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 15:46:00 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=180610 What are your guesses?]]> 146 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/abc-body-of-proof-how-to-live-with-your-parents-now-toss-ups-to-be-renewed-or-canceled/179964/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/30/abc-body-of-proof-how-to-live-with-your-parents-now-toss-ups-to-be-renewed-or-canceled/179964/#comments Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:49:37 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=179964 In what is an upgrade for Body Of Proof and a downgrade for How To Live With Your Parents (For the Rest Of Your Life) the cancellation bear now predicts both as "toss ups" to be renewed or canceled.]]> 136 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/abc-can-body-of-proof-escape-being-canceled-again-even-with-its-bad-ratings/178950/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/23/abc-can-body-of-proof-escape-being-canceled-again-even-with-its-bad-ratings/178950/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:14:50 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=178950 Body Of Proof was probably the cancellation bear's biggest miss last season. He had it "certain to be canceled" and it was renewed. It's ratings this season are even more woeful (as well as relative to other ABC shows), but if it was the California production tax credit that saved it last season it might do so again. This season, having been burned once by the show, the bear's not making it "certain to be canceled". Still, he'll make a final up or down guess on it, and other uncertain shows, on May 7.]]> 118 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/abc-the-neighbors-now-a-toss-up-to-be-canceled-or-renewed/177880/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/16/abc-the-neighbors-now-a-toss-up-to-be-canceled-or-renewed/177880/#comments Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:41:03 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=177880 Don't Trust The B---- has already been devoured by the cancellation bear. Happy Endings may live on with a cable net, but it's certain to be canceled by ABC. What about the next three higher rated ABC sitcoms?]]> 124 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/abc-how-to-live-with-your-parents-starts-as-likely-to-be-renewed/176955/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/09/abc-how-to-live-with-your-parents-starts-as-likely-to-be-renewed/176955/#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:36:37 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=176955 Rookie sitcom How To Live With Your Parents (For the Rest Of Your Life) ratings started well last week. Well enough for the cancellation bear to start its prediction as "likely to be renewed". Early predictions are subject to rapid change, stay tuned.]]> 103 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/abc-be-the-cancellation-bear-which-abc-shows-would-you-cancel/175143/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/04/02/abc-be-the-cancellation-bear-which-abc-shows-would-you-cancel/175143/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:59:41 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=175143 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 ABC show(s) not currently renewed or canceled would you devour?]]> 181 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/abc-does-nashvilles-ratings-decline-spell-cancellation/174744/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/26/abc-does-nashvilles-ratings-decline-spell-cancellation/174744/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:45:50 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=174744 The cancellation bear has had Nashville predicted as "likely to be renewed" since mid-February, but the show's recent ratings declines have concerned some fans.]]> 160 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/abc-happy-endings-is-certain-to-be-canceled/173638/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/19/abc-happy-endings-is-certain-to-be-canceled/173638/#comments Tue, 19 Mar 2013 15:42:19 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=173638 With nothing new in the ABC predictions this week, and plenty of people continuing to ask the cancellation bear about Happy Endings, I figured I could throw it into the headline this week. I have no way of accurately guessing whether a cable network will want to pick it up, but fans are kidding themselves if they think ABC will renew it.]]> 151 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/abc-last-man-standing-is-likely-to-be-renewed/172818/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/12/abc-last-man-standing-is-likely-to-be-renewed/172818/#comments Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:57:09 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=172818 The cancellation bear is going to miss catching Last Man Standing this season. With ratings on Friday averaging > 70% of ABC's overall spring average, it's time to move Last Man Standing to "likely to be renewed" status. There's not a lot of experience with drama renewals on Fridays, but that relative ratings level is well above what other networks have renewed Friday shows before.]]> 114 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/abc-red-widow-is-certain-to-be-canceled-two-mob-dinners-for-the-cancellation-bear-in-one-season/171636/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/03/05/abc-red-widow-is-certain-to-be-canceled-two-mob-dinners-for-the-cancellation-bear-in-one-season/171636/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 16:11:24 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=171636 Red Widow's woeful premiere ratings marked it immediately as certain to be canceled. Will it air all 13 episodes ordered? The cancellation bear doesn't try and guess. Enjoy it while you can.]]> 136 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/26/abc-body-of-proof-is-likely-to-be-canceled-but-it-has-escaped-the-bear-once-before/170775/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/26/abc-body-of-proof-is-likely-to-be-canceled-but-it-has-escaped-the-bear-once-before/170775/#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 16:13:18 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/?p=170775 The cancellation bear considers his prediction of certain cancellation for Body Of Proof to be his biggest swing and a miss of last season*.]]> 119 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/abc-zero-hour-is-certain-to-be-canceled/169650/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/19/abc-zero-hour-is-certain-to-be-canceled/169650/#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:20:27 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/19/abc-zero-hour-is-certain-to-be-canceled/169650/ That thud you heard on Thursday night was the 1.4 adults 18-49 rating for the premiere of Zero Hour, the cancellation bear's latest meal in ABC's Thursday 8pm timeslot. Enjoy it while you can, it's certain to be canceled.]]> 157 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/abc-revenge-nashville-downgraded-to-likely-renewed/168995/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/12/abc-revenge-nashville-downgraded-to-likely-renewed/168995/#comments Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:13:28 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/12/abc-revenge-nashville-downgraded-to-likely-renewed/168995/ Big ratings dips vs. special Sunday programming have lowered Revenge ratings to the point where I've lowered its current prognosis to "likely to be renewed". Nashville ratings have drifted lower to the point where it's also in the "likely" vs. certain range. In the final accounting, those are likely hairs being split. I still expect both to be renewed, but with no other ABC news, split hairs I will!]]> 133 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/abc-the-neighbors-is-still-likely-to-be-renewed/168024/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/05/abc-the-neighbors-is-still-likely-to-be-renewed/168024/#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:37:48 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/02/05/abc-the-neighbors-is-still-likely-to-be-renewed/168024/ The crazy retentionistas (as well as the irrelevant TV critics) have had their knives out for The Neighbors for quite some time. Their nonsense cries will be silenced, yet again, when it gets renewed this spring.]]> 101 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/abc-last-man-standing-malibu-country-still-toss-ups-to-be-canceled-or-renewed/167094/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/29/abc-last-man-standing-malibu-country-still-toss-ups-to-be-canceled-or-renewed/167094/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:10:31 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/29/abc-last-man-standing-malibu-country-still-toss-ups-to-be-canceled-or-renewed/167094/ Guessing at the ratings threshold for the renewal of Friday sitcoms Last Man Standing and Malibu Country is tricky because there is relatively little past data for scripted show renewals on Fridays, which clearly can come with lower ratings averages than for shows on other nights. ]]> 89 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/abc-nashville-now-certain-to-be-renewed/166017/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/23/abc-nashville-now-certain-to-be-renewed/166017/#comments Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:20:07 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/23/abc-nashville-now-certain-to-be-renewed/166017/ After two episodes in 2013, Nashville has elevated its relative ratings enough to move its status from "likely" to "certain to be renewed". If the ratings plunge in the Spring, the prediction will change, but at this point, expect to see it on the schedule next season.]]> 103 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/abc-scandal-now-certain-to-be-renewed/165249/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/15/abc-scandal-now-certain-to-be-renewed/165249/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 17:05:24 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/15/abc-scandal-now-certain-to-be-renewed/165249/ With the strong finish to its Fall ratings and its spring ratings start, ABC's Scandal has moved into the "certain to be renewed" range. ]]> 102 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/abc-new-years-burnoff-signals-happy-endings-is-likely-to-be-canceled/164332/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/08/abc-new-years-burnoff-signals-happy-endings-is-likely-to-be-canceled/164332/#comments Tue, 08 Jan 2013 16:57:02 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2013/01/08/abc-new-years-burnoff-signals-happy-endings-is-likely-to-be-canceled/164332/ The accelerated burn off of Don't Trust the B---- in Apt. 23 and Happy Endings' began on Sunday. Both shows' ratings were expectedly woeful.]]> 72 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/abc-happy-endings-still-a-toss-up-to-be-canceled-or-renewed/160952/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/11/abc-happy-endings-still-a-toss-up-to-be-canceled-or-renewed/160952/#comments Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:30:25 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/11/abc-happy-endings-still-a-toss-up-to-be-canceled-or-renewed/160952/ The news that Happy Endings' will leave ABC's schedule after January 15, with no scheduled return, coupled with its woeful ratings is sorely testing my rule that shows in their third season will fall no further than a "toss up" because of the pull of the syndication gods.]]> 100 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/abc-dont-trust-the-b-in-apt-23-is-certain-to-be-canceled/160002/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/04/abc-dont-trust-the-b-in-apt-23-is-certain-to-be-canceled/160002/#comments Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:11:54 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/12/04/abc-dont-trust-the-b-in-apt-23-is-certain-to-be-canceled/160002/ Sophomore sitcom Don't Trust The B---- In Apt. 23 didn't start well this season, and its ratings completely tanked in its later episodes. ]]> 84 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/abc-the-neighbors-nashville-scandal-are-likely-to-be-renewed/159122/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/27/abc-the-neighbors-nashville-scandal-are-likely-to-be-renewed/159122/#comments Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:50:42 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/27/abc-the-neighbors-nashville-scandal-are-likely-to-be-renewed/159122/ With nine weeks of the season behind us, I've seen enough of the ratings for The Neighbors, Nashville and Scandal to move them into the "likely renewed" category. ]]> 108 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/abc-last-man-standing-malibu-country-fall-to-toss-up-for-cancellation-or-renewal/158334/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/20/abc-last-man-standing-malibu-country-fall-to-toss-up-for-cancellation-or-renewal/158334/#comments Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:13:03 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/20/abc-last-man-standing-malibu-country-fall-to-toss-up-for-cancellation-or-renewal/158334/ So much for the surprising premiere ratings.]]> 121 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/abc-last-resort-666-park-avenue-are-certain-to-be-canceled-why-are-they-still-on-the-air/157076/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/13/abc-last-resort-666-park-avenue-are-certain-to-be-canceled-why-are-they-still-on-the-air/157076/#comments Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:41:59 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/13/abc-last-resort-666-park-avenue-are-certain-to-be-canceled-why-are-they-still-on-the-air/157076/ Why are they still around?]]> 119 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 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/06/abc-dont-trust-the-b-in-apt-23-is-likely-to-be-canceled/156181/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/06/abc-dont-trust-the-b-in-apt-23-is-likely-to-be-canceled/156181/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:33:04 +0000 Bill Gorman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/06/abc-dont-trust-the-b-in-apt-23-is-likely-to-be-canceled/156181/ Not trusting has translated into not watching.]]> 87 http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/04/renewcancel-recap-bubble-watch-is-back-and-cant-possibly-be-wrong-about-fringe-this-season-or-can-it/156130/ http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/04/renewcancel-recap-bubble-watch-is-back-and-cant-possibly-be-wrong-about-fringe-this-season-or-can-it/156130/#comments Sun, 04 Nov 2012 17:45:13 +0000 Robert Seidman http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2012/11/04/renewcancel-recap-bubble-watch-is-back-and-cant-possibly-be-wrong-about-fringe-this-season-or-can-it/156130/ those who demanded a table with pastel coloring will be happier this week.]]> 142