NBC Diagnosis: Could 'Whitney' Actually Return for a Second Season?

        This past week saw the finales of Whitney and Are You There, Chelsea? on NBC. While Chelsea is doomed for cancellation, the same is not true for Whitney. Yes, critics still heavily pan this show but throughout the first part of 2012 it was frequently the second most-watched comedy on NBC (behind only The Office) and its finale posted the second best comedy numbers for the week - besting 30 Rock and Up All Night.

FOX Diagnosis: 'Kitchen Nightmares' Ends Its Season Softly in the Ratings

        This week on FOX two series aired their finales for the season - Kitchen Nightmares and Alcatraz. Both of them were very lowly rated. The second hour of Alcatraz posted a new ratings low for the series while Kitchen Nightmares posted its second lowest numbers of this cycle. FOX already green-lit another production cycle for Kitchen Nightmares but do these low ratings mean the end for Alcatraz?

The CW Diagnosis: Is 'Nikita' Doomed Since It's Hitting 0.4s?

        Odds are that by May the network will cancel Ringer and either Hart of Dixie or Nikita (or all three given a good pilot season which is also likely). With Nikita having hit a 0.4 twice now is it now more likely to be the one to get the ax. After Ringer hit a 0.4 many listed it as certain to be cancelled, so will the same apply to Nikita?

CBS Diagnosis: Should 'CSI: Miami' & 'CSI: NY' Both Be Cancelled?

        This was quite a quiet week for CBS as most shows either stayed even in their ratings or only saw a tenth or two fluctuations in one direction. So instead I'll continue to talk about their big renewal announcement from a week ago. Word is that CBS has some great scripts in pilot development right now. So does that mean in order to accommodate them all that the network would have to cancel all of the shows that they haven't renewed yet?

ABC Diagnosis: Despite Ratings Increase, 'Body of Proof' Still Likely to be Cancelled

        The network's "biggest" news story this week concerning ratings was the fact that on Tuesday night Body of Proof had a 50% growth and posted its best numbers since its season premiere. Most people will say that only happened due to Dancing with the Stars being a better lead-in than The River was. While that statement is true and this increase impressive, odds are that Body of Proof will still be cancelled by May.

Ratings: March 25 - March 30, 2012

        Despite the average program rating for this week was the lowest it has been so far in 2012, the average total viewership was at its highest in over a month.
        Below you will find a table including every show that aired on a broadcast network (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW) during the hours of 8 through 11 from Sunday, March 25 to Friday, March 30.

'Blue Bloods' Review - 2.18 No Questions Asked

        In the newest episode of CBS' Blue Bloods, Danny is put in a difficult position when a gun linked to a robbery is brought in to the NYPD's gun buyback program and must decide whether to arrest the suspect or follow the program's "no questions asked" rule.

FOX Renews 'Bones' for an 8th Season

        This just in: This morning FOX has decided to announce their first scripted renewal of the season - the long-running and well-performing drama, Bones. Read on for all of the details around this renewal.

'Smash' Review - 1.08 The Coup

        In the newest episode of NBC's Smash, in the aftermath of the workshop, Ivy remains in the dark about her fate while Derek and Karen try to steal the musical from Tom and Julia. Meanwhile, Eileen must face up to to her ex-husband when their daughter, Katie, pays a surprise visit from India.

'The Good Wife' Review - 3.19 Blue Ribbon Panel

        In the newest episode of CBS' The Good Wife, Alicia is assigned to be on a blue ribbon panel investigating a police shooting and as the case develops she begins to question the motivations behind the chairman's actions. Meanwhile, Kalinda receives unwanted attention from the IRS.

NBC Diagnosis: 'Smash' is Renewed While 'Bent' is DOA

        In what was a surprise to virtually no one, NBC decided this week to renew Smash, their most successful drama this season, for a second season. However, later in the day it was also announced that the new season would not feature creator Theresa Rebeck as the creative showrunner. The week also featured the premiere of new comedy Bent which aired two episodes - each with very dismal ratings.

FOX Diagnosis: 'New Girl' & 'Fringe' Both Hit Ratings Lows

        It was yet another down week for FOX - as several shows actually saw series lows in the ratings. The week's new episodes of New Girl, Fringe, House and I Hate My Teenage Daughter posted new lows in the ratings. That was also the final nail in the coffin for I Hate My Teenage Daughter as the network decided to pull it in favor of Raising Hope repeats in the Tuesday night comedy block.

The CW Diagnosis: 'Supernatural' Down When Every Other Show Was Up

        As has been a recurring theme from The CW lately, this week was rather slow with news surrounding their programs. In contrast to another recent trend though, every show except Supernatural that aired this week was up or even in their ratings since their previous airings. 

CBS Diagnosis: Finale Dates Set as the Network is Filled with Basketball Coverage

        The biggest news from the network continues to be its coverage of the current NCAA Basketball Tournament this week. Besides that though, CBS announced their finale dates for all of the programming and are giving four of their series super-sized airings to conclude their seasons - 2 Broke Girls, How I Met Your Mother, NCIS: LA and Criminal Minds.

ABC Diagnosis: Does 'Private Practice's Future Depend on the Success of 'Scandal'?

        This was a big down week in the ratings for ABC. The newest season of Dancing with the Stars posted its lowest premiere numbers while GCB, Happy Endings, Last Man Standing and Missing all saw severe decreases. Despite this news a rumor has been going around that the network is on the verge of announcing renewals for several of their well-performing series. Nothing has been made officially so we will just have to wait and see.

Ratings: March 18 - March 23, 2012

         This was once again a rather slow week where many shows on broadcast networks were down slightly in their ratings. In contrast though, the overall averages were slightly up.
        Below you will find a table including every show that aired on a broadcast network (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW) during the hours of 8 through 11 from Sunday, March 18 to Friday, March 23.

NBC Renews 'Smash' for Season 2

        Today, NBC made its second scripted renewal for the 2012-2013 television season, following Grimm from last week. The network has decided to produce a second season for Monday night's musical drama Smash.

'Smash' Review - 1.07 The Workshop

        In the newest episode of NBC's Smash, Eileen, Derek and the team present Marilyn The Musical to would-be investors; Ivy is under pressure to perform as her mother, Broadway star Leigh Conroy, undermines her at every turn; Karen must decide between the workshop and a meeting with a music producer; and Julia and Michael must face up to the consequences of their actions.

'The Good Wife' Review - 3.18 Gloves Come Off

        In the newest episode of CBS' The Good Wife, Alicia once again faces Louis Canning in court but recent financial concerns lead her to reconsider his standing job offer. Meanwhile, Diane reconnects with both process server Jack Copeland and ballistics expert Kurt McVeigh.

NBC Diagnosis: 'Community' Strong in Return & Gets Syndication Deal

        This past Thursday marked the highly anticipated return of beloved comedy Community to NBC's Thursday comedy lineup. Without competition from ratings-juggernaut The Big Bang Theory, Community saw a season high rating of 2.2. Also in good news for this show, Comedy Central signed a syndication deal to start airing episodes of Community beginning in the fall of 2013 which increases its fourth season renewal prospects.

FOX Diagnosis: 'I Hate My Teenage Daughter' Basically Canceled in New Schedule Change

        In what has become common new this season, FOX has announced another change it is making to its spring schedule. I Hate My Teenage Daughter, which is now a part of the two hour Tuesday block, was originally planned to air after 90-minute episodes of American Idol on Wednesdays in April. But now, American Idol will stay at two hours while I Hate My Teenage Daughter will be moved to summer. This summer move likely spells out cancellation for this comedy.

The CW Diagnosis: Should 'Gossip Girl' Get an Abbreviated Final Season?

        This week saw the return of the Thursday and Friday night programs on The CW. Those programs returned down after taking several weeks off. Also this week, a story broke that the network was considering renewing Gossip Girl for an abbreviated season (much like One Tree Hill this year). The show's ratings should have it canceled but due to the poor state of the overall network I could see this proposal come to fruition.

CBS Diagnosis: Mass Renewal Keeps Schedule Steady for Next Season

        On Wednesday, the network renewed fifteen of their programs joining previously renewed shows The Big Bang Theory, How I Met You Mother and Survivor. Now, the fates of A Gifted Man, CSI: NY, CSI: Miami, Unforgettable, NYC 22, Rob, Rules of Engagement, and Two and a Half Men are the only ones currently up in the air.

ABC Diagnosis: 'The Bachelor' Marks its Lowest Rated Finale Ever

        This week saw the finale of The Bachelor and it did see a nice increase from its average ratings this season but its 2.9 (and subsequent 3.3 for the After the Final Rose special) was the lowest rated in its series run. Also in news this week, The Middle received a syndication deal from the Hallmark Channel which would start airing episodes in March of 2014.

Ratings: March 11 - March 16, 2012

        This week marked the start of Daylight Savings Time which is usually a depressing time for television ratings as most people would rather spend more time outside since there's light out later. Due to that fact, many shows were down this past week but surprisingly the average rating was even with last week's.
        Below you will find a table including every show that aired on a broadcast network (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW) during the hours of 8 through 11 from Sunday, March 11 to Friday, March 16.

NBC Renews 'Grimm' for Season 2

        After CBS' onslaught of renewals on Wednesday, NBC decided to also get on that train today. This afternoon the network has announced that their first renewal for the 2012-2013 season would be freshmen supernatural Friday hit, Grimm. Read on for all the details.

'Private Practice' Review - 5.17 The Letting Go

        In the newest episode of ABC's Private Practice, Sheldon warns Sam that he may be in over his head when he insists on releasing Corinne from the hospital and into his care; a badly beaten Scott arrives in the ER and is placed in Pete's care; Amelia has to make a decision about her unborn child; Jake's daughter grills him on his love life when he visits her at college; and Erica's health takes a turn for the worse.

'Grey's Anatomy' Review - 8.17 One Step Too Far

        In the newest episode of ABC's Grey's Anatomy, Derek encourages a hesitant Meredith to work with him again in neurology; Catherine Avery returns to Seattle Grace with a urology fellow and develops an interest in Richard; Cristina becomes increasingly suspicious of Owen's every move; and Alex tries to deny the fact that Morgan may be falling for him.

CBS Announces Early Renewals for Several Shows

        Today, CBS was the first broadcast network to announce a mass renewal for the majority of their programming for the 2012-2013 season. The renewals of most of the shows are no surprise. However, there were a few programs that could have gone either way. Read on to see what got renewed.

'Smash' Review - 1.06 Chemistry

        In the newest episode of NBC's Smash, Ivy faces major problems as her voice begins to fail her. Julia struggles to avoid Michael, Eileen explores her inner hipster at a downtown dive bar with new pal Ellis, and Karen books a side gig singing at a bar mitzvah on Long Island.

'The Good Wife' Review - 3.17 Long Way Home

        In the newest episode of CBS' The Good Wife, Alicia must once again aid Colin Sweeney when a sexual misconduct claim derails his attempt to win back control of his company. Meanwhile, Cary is faced with a moral dilemma when Peter tasks him with enforcing office policies.

NBC Diagnosis: Are 'Whitney' & 'Are You There, Chelsea?' Locks for Cancellation?

        Until the numbers for Friday night came in, NBC was having a very good week with all of its programming either going up or staying even in the ratings. It may just be because the other networks were mostly in repeats but it sure does look good for NBC. The only big exception to this was Awake which saw the typical second episode ratings loss.

FOX Diagnosis: How Does 'Terra Nova's Cancellation Affect Other Programs' Odds?

        Late Monday night, news finally broke that FOX has decided not to renew Terra Nova for a second season. How does this announcement, coupled with the fact that House is ending in May, affect the renewal chances of other programs on the network - mostly the dramas. The numbers for Bones, Alcatraz, and The Finder all have them as being on the bubble for renewal. Most likely Bones will return in the fall while Alcatraz and The Finder will join Terra Nova in cancellation. 

The CW Diagnosis: Which of 'Nikita,' 'Gossip Girl' & 'Hart of Dixie' Will Be Canceled?

        It was yet another slow news week for The CW as the network only aired four hours of original programming. Because of that fact, I will instead a renewal question. One Tree Hill is concluding this year and Ringer will most likely be canceled. So to make room for new series which of these three will also be canceled - Nikita, Gossip Girl and Hart of Dixie? The network probably will can at least two of them but if have a great developmental season, I could see all three going. 

CBS Diagnosis: Is a Move to Friday Nights in the Future for 'The Mentalist'?

        This week the network tried some creative scheduling tests and aired a new episode of The Mentalist on Friday night. The show has been doing well on Thursdays but the network may be planning on having a 2 hour comedy block on Thursdays starting this fall. They would most likely keep Person of Interest on the night which in turn would mean The Mentalist would have to move. In my opinion, it could remain a stable hit on either Sunday or Friday night if that is what the network is planning on doing.

ABC Diagnosis: 'Happy Endings' Plummets With No 'Modern Family' Lead-in

        Except for strong growth from Once Upon a Time and Desperate Housewives, the network's programs were either in repeats or saw drops in the ratings. New dramedy GCB premiered on Sunday to a 2.2 which was higher than the Pan Am finale but is far from the numbers the network would love to see. Happy Endings was also the only new episode in the Wednesday comedy block and its ratings fell drastically subsequently. 

Ratings: March 4 - March 9, 2012

        The weekly averages were drastically down since this week contained no big high-viewership event like The Academy Awards last week. It should also be noted that this week was the first time since I started posting the weekly ratings that the percent difference from last week's to this week's viewerships was greater than the result for the weekly average.
        Below you will find a table including every show that aired on a broadcast network (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW) during the hours of 8 through 11 from Sunday, March 4 to Friday, March 9.

'Blue Bloods' Review - 2.17 Reagan V. Reagan

        In the newest episode of CBS' Blue Bloods, as Erin prosecutes a woman accused of killing her husband, the defendant's attorney is murdered and Danny is assigned to the investigation. When Danny is put on the stand to be questioned, things get heated between the brother and sister.

'The Good Wife' Review - 3.16 After the Fall

        In the newest episode of CBS' The Good Wife, Alicia and Caitlin square off against old foe Nancy Crozier while power grabs are being made at the firm. Meanwhile, Peter discovers the price of taking the moral high road.

'Smash' Review - 1.05 Let's Be Bad

        In the newest episode of NBC's Smash, Karen finds a new use for her acting talents as she joins Dev at a high-powered government party. The drama between Michael and Julia heats up, as Eileen and Ellis forge an alliance. Meanwhile, Ivy senses trouble in her relationship with Derek.

NBC Diagnosis: 'Awake' Premiered Well but Has No Room for Ratings Loss

        Unlike its broadcast competitors, NBC aired original programming every night this past week. Despite that fact though, Grimm and Who Do You Think You? were the only programs to show significant growth. Parenthood closed its third season on Tuesday with a 1.9 enough to warrant a fourth season while the highly-anticipated new drama, Awake premiered on Thursday to a 2.0.

FOX Diagnosis: 'American Idol' Airs All Week at Ratings Lows

        FOX's ratings giant American Idol aired for three nights and six hours this week and was the only fresh episodes the network programmed for the week. New episodes of House and Alcatraz were suppose to air on Monday but they got preempted for the Daytona 500 instead.

The CW Diagnosis: 'Ringer' is as Good as Dead

        It was a terrible week ratings-wise for The CW this past week. First off, their successful Thursday and Friday night lineups were in repeats. On Monday, Gossip Girl and Hart of Dixie stayed at series lows (0.5). Ringer once again pathetically fell to a 0.4. Finally, the newly-renewed America's Next Top Model debuted its newest cycle to a series low (0.5).

CBS Diagnosis: 'A Gifted Man' Goes Out High, Still Unlikely to Return

        It was yet another week of downward ratings for CBS. Most programs showed huge drops in their ratings this week with the one exception of NCIS: LA which rose by four tenths. Undercover Boss and A Gifted Man also grew but the latter's growth in its season finale will most likely not save it from cancellation.

ABC Diagnosis: 'Revenge' Steady Before 5 Week Hiatus

        It was a slow news week for ABC. Yes, they did air The 84th Academy Awards on Sunday, which saw a small uptick, but the rest of the week wasn't filled with many buzz-worthy moments. The Middle, Happy Endings and Primetime: What Would You Do? saw great increases while other programs stayed steady in their ratings.

Ratings: February 26 - March 2, 2012

        February Sweeps came to a close Wednesday night and thus many programs went into repeat mode. Despite that, it was an up week for ratings and viewership but a rather slow in times of buzz-worthy news.
        Below you will find a table including every show that aired on a broadcast network (ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, CW) during the hours of 8 through 11 from Sunday, February 26 to Friday, March 2.

'Smash,' 'Law & Order: SVU' & 'Blue Bloods' Reviews

        This week had three of my reviewed series airing fresh episodes - Smash returned to greatness with guest star Nick Jonas, Law & Order: SVU went out softly in its winter finale, and Blue Bloods had fun with a romance for Tom Selleck's character. Three series have new episodes this upcoming week so hopefully I'll be able to post extensive reviews of each of them. Until then, enjoy!