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2015-16 TV Season: Renewed, Canceled, and on the Bubble87 of 225
Renewed: "Criminal Minds"
Date announced: May 6
CBS renewed procedural "Criminal Minds" for Season 12. The series is the network's second highest-rated drama, averaging a 1.8 live + same-day Nielsen rating this season in the all-important adults-18-to 49 demographic. Original cast member Shemar Moore recently left the show. His departure was a sad occasion for many of the show's fans. However, from the network's point of view, his leaving lowered the cost of of producing the show, which may have been a factor in its renewal.
Date announced: May 6
CBS renewed procedural "Criminal Minds" for Season 12. The series is the network's second highest-rated drama, averaging a 1.8 live + same-day Nielsen rating this season in the all-important adults-18-to 49 demographic. Original cast member Shemar Moore recently left the show. His departure was a sad occasion for many of the show's fans. However, from the network's point of view, his leaving lowered the cost of of producing the show, which may have been a factor in its renewal.
PeopleThomas Gibson, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness
TitlesCriminal Minds, Devil's Backbone