Almost four weeks into the new TV season, here is a briefing on the status of the 21 new network primetime series (by network and in order of evening). To-date, there have been five full season series pick-ups and two cancellations, with Animal House on NBC the latest casualty.
ABC
-The Neighbors: Wed. 8:30 p.m. – Respectable but below year-ago occupant Suburgatory.
-Nashville: Wed. 10 p.m. – down to 6.74 million viewers and a 2.0/ 6 among adults 18-49 in week two.
-Last Resort: Thurs. 10 p.m. – Modest but consistent from week three to four; could snag additional episodes.
-Malibu Country: Fri. 8:30 p.m. – Debuts on November 2.
-666 Park Avenue: Sun. 10 p.m. – Steep erosion out of Revenge; no future.
CBS
-Partners: Mon. 8:30 p.m. – Notable sore spot on now declining evening.
-Vegas: Tues. 10 p.m. – Similar to year-ago occupant Unforgettable (which is returning this summer).
-Elementary: Thurs. 10 p.m. – Shoo-in for full season renewal.
-Made in Jersey: Fri. 9 p.m. – Canceled on Oct. 10. First casualty.
NBC
-Revolution: Mon. 10 p.m. – Full season renewal.
-Go On: Tues. 9 p.m. – Full season renewal.
-The New Normal: Tues. 9:30 p.m. – Full season renewal.
-Animal Practice: Wed. 8 p.m. – Canceled on Oct. 18. Second casualty.
-Guys With Kids: Wed. 8:30 p.m. – Hindered by lack of lead-in support from Animal Practice.
-Chicago Fire: Wed. 10 p.m. – Retention is positive out of Law & Order: SVU, but down to 5.85 million viewers and a 1.5/ 4 among adults 18-49 in week two.
Fox
-The Mob Doctor: Mon. 9 p.m. – On hold until after baseball season. No future.
-Ben and Kate: Tues. 8:30 p.m. – Six additional episodes ordered.
-The Mindy Project: Tues. 9:30 p.m. – Full season renewal.
CW
-Emily Owens, M.D.: Tues. 9 p.m. – Lackluster 1.67 million viewers and a 0.5/ 1 among adults 18-49 for series premiere on Oct. 16.
-Arrow: Wednesday 8 p.m. – Shoo-in for full season renewal.
-Beauty and the Beast: Thurs. 9 p.m. – Overnight erosion of 37 percent in week two; Down from failed year-ago occupant The Secret Circle.
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