Some shows definitely deserve to be canceled. Others can make a case for survival. Scroll through our gallery for the 20 highest-rated shows that got canceled this past season.
(All Nielsen numbers in this post include one week's worth of delayed viewing, and count viewers from the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic.)
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ABC
Rank: 18 (tie)Show: "The Real O'Neals"Net: ABCRating: 1.2
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ABC
Rank: 18 (tie)Show: "Conviction"Net: ABCRating: 1.2
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NBC
Rank: 18 (tie)Show: "Blacklist: Redemption"Net: NBCRating: 1.2
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Fox
Rank: 14 (tie)Show: "APB"Net: FoxRating: 1.3
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CBS
Rank: 14 (tie)Show: "Odd Couple"Net: CBSRating: 1.3
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CBS
Rank: 14 (tie)Show: "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders"Net: CBSRating: 1.3
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NBC
Rank: 14 (tie)Show: "Celebrity Apprentice"Net: NBCRating: 1.3
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Fox
Rank: 8 (tie)Show: "Pitch"Net: FoxRating: 1.4
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Fox
Rank: 8 (tie)Show: "Bones"Net: FoxRating: 1.4
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ABC
Rank: 8 (tie)Show: "Secrets and Lies"Net: ABCRating: 1.4
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ABC
Rank: 8 (tie)Show: "Notorious"Net: ABCRating: 1.4
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CBS
Rank: 8 (tie)Show: "Pure Genius"Net: CBSRating: 1.4
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NBC
Rank: 8 (tie)Show: "Grimm"Net: NBCRating: 1.4
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Fox
Rank: 7Show: "Son of Zorn"Net: FoxRating: 1.5
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ABC
Rank: 5 (tie)Show: "Last Man Standing"Net: ABCRating: 1.6
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NBC
Rank: 5 (tie)Show: "Chicago Justice"Net: NBCRating: 1.6
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CBS
Rank: 3 (tie)Show: "The Great Indoors"Net: CBSRating: 1.8
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CBS
Rank: 3 (tie)Show: "2 Broke Girls"Net: CBSRating: 1.8
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CBS
Rank: 2Show: "Hunted"Net: CBSRating: 2.0
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Fox
Rank: 1Show: "24: Legacy"Net: FoxRating: 2.1
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ABC
Well, "Dr. Ken," you didn't make the list. But you're still canceled. Sorry.
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