The second episode of 24: Legacy was seen by 6.19 million viewers with a 1.5 in the 18-49 demographic. It was the second highest-rated show of the hour after ABC’s The Bachelor.
Following its series premiere Sunday night, “24: Legacy” scored a 1.5 rating in adults 18-49 with 6.19 million viewers, holding strong as it moved officially into its regular Monday night time slot. This was, of course, lower than its post-Super Bowl premiere numbers (1.7 and 6.5 million), but that’s to be expected. (TV By The Numbers)
Fox got off to a respectable start on its revamped Monday with the combination of the time period-premiere of “24: Legacy” (#2: 4.5 rating.7 share at 8 p.m.) and the series-premiere of crime drama “APB” (#2: 4.2/ 7 at 9 p.m.). Comparably, “24: Legacy” was a hefty 80 percent above “Gotham” one week earlier (2.5/ 4 on Jan. 30) and close to the 5.2/ 8 for the revival of “The X-Files” on the year-ago evening (5.2/ 8 on 2/08/16). And “APB” was 50 percent above “Lucifer” last week (2.8/ 4 on Jan. 30), with retention out of the 8:30 p.m. portion of “24: Legacy” (4.6/ 7) of a solid 91 percent. Both dramas did not lose any steam in the second half-hour, which is another promising sign. (via Marc Berman)
Updated February 18th: Live+3 Ratings
24: Legacy’s third episode rose from a 1.5 (live+SD) to a 2.0 in the 18-49 demo after three days of delayed viewing, an increase of 0.5 or 33%. (source)
Updated February 23rd: Live+7 Ratings
24: Legacy’s second episode increased by 2.803 million viewers, going from 6.224 up to 9.027 million viewers (up 45%) after seven days of delayed viewing. The 18-49 demo grew from a 1.5 to a 2.3 (an 0.8 gain, or 53%). (source)
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Comments ClosedJustin Urciuoli
February 7, 2017 at 12:50 pmChlojack
February 7, 2017 at 1:06 pmJustin
February 7, 2017 at 1:37 pmAlso fox takes into account delayed viewing as well so 24 will do well there! Don’t forget DVR and online viewing! So that will add more viewers to the show. There is a repeat of episode 1 this Saturday as well!
It’s natural for shows to drop from the Super Bowl!
24 legacy is great and getting positive reaction! It was also number 2 in its time period!
It will get renewed for sure
Fox loves the series and so do producers! Don’t forget either that this is airing in 160 countries as well. So if it does well globally and in DVD sales, it will be considered a success.
Also Tony Almeida will draw viewers in!
Season 1 of 24 started off low and then 24 grew in future seasons! I can see the same for 24 Legacy
Next week will either hold onto all the audience or go up a bit.
Yesterday’s episode did not lose steam in the second half which is a very positive sign and is great alternative to the other programming
Jack and Chloe will be back one day but 24 Legacy has a lot more story to tell and as long as it does better than several other fox shows it will be a success
Nitromancer
February 7, 2017 at 9:29 pmBrad
February 7, 2017 at 9:34 pmPat
February 8, 2017 at 3:30 pmRatings will NEVER equal the original run because people don’t watch tv like that anymore. Count DVR ratings and they may.
Fox will likely renew it though, or throw a whole bunch of money at kiefer somehow.
Justin
February 7, 2017 at 10:24 pmChlojack
February 7, 2017 at 1:12 pm24 Legacy could still get renewed, because Fox’s ratings are terrible, but the budget is probably higher on this than their other shows (like Pitch, Star, and APB). I think this will go the way of Heroes Reborn and be called a “limited series” instead of it being officially cancelled. Then maybe in 2-3 years, they’ll done one more limited series with Kiefer to finally give the show a proper resolution.
24 Spoilers
February 7, 2017 at 4:27 pmBut like you said, Fox’s ratings are absolutely terrible. Bones is ending this season, and they’re probably going to cancel a whole bunch of shows in May. (The Exorcist, Rosewood, Sleepy Hollow, Pitch, and Scream Queens all seem in big danger of cancellation).
Even if it does end up getting renewed though, it’s clear that Legacy didn’t really bring in a huge new audience or revitalize the series at all.
Justin Urciuoli
February 7, 2017 at 7:06 pmAlso it is not impossible for the show’s ratings to rise. 24 Legacy can break that trend and stay the same or rise a bit.
I look at it this way, a lot of viewers still have not watched the first episode from Sunday and will watch it delayed. Meaning those who have not seen the first episode will not watch the second episode live.
Also Fox has a repeat of episode 1 this Saturday which could bring in more viewers.
I don’t believe the ratings will drop as the first two episodes were amazing and will only get better. Also Tony Almeida will bring viewers in.
Fox will be happy with these results and even the producers admitted that the bar was not set high for high ratings this season as Fox is doing terrible in the ratings.
Fox loves 24 and so do the producers and there is more story to be told. So I see last night as a solid premiere and the ratings good! The reactions from fans have been very positive thus far as well.
Most reviews have been positive as well.
I think Legacy did bring in a huge new audience and revitalized the series. People are forgetting to take into account the delayed viewing.
Also give the show time. 24 season 1 did not bring in huge ratings, but it was the success in England that made is get renewed, and then Fox released 24 season 1 on DVD and the ratings for the original 24 rose seasons 2-5. So 24 Legacy may reach its peak in future seasons like the original as people start to embrace this new cast!
So don’t count 24 Legacy dead yet. If people wanna see Jack Bauer and Chloe again, all you people better start watching this, or else u can kiss Jack’s closure potential gone for good!
Brad
February 7, 2017 at 5:46 pmShame. :(
Chlojack
February 7, 2017 at 9:47 pmJustin
February 7, 2017 at 10:09 pmYou people forget to take into account DVR ratings, plus online viewing and on demand! Shows can increase significant with that and Fox is moving away from live same day ratings!
Designated Survivor is an example! It’s doing bad in the same day ratings but triples its audience when DVR is factored in! Anyone who denies that DVR and on demand and online viewing is not part of a shows success these days when the landscape of TV has changed since 3 years ago then you are not being honest with yourselves!
Justin
February 7, 2017 at 10:23 pmKevin K
February 7, 2017 at 5:21 pmJohnGormleyJG
February 7, 2017 at 5:57 pmJustin Urciuoli
February 7, 2017 at 7:19 pmJacob Black
February 7, 2017 at 7:04 pmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Gotham_episodes#Ratings
…you’ll find that each season when it returns for its second half, the ratings go down drastically. So I fully expect the remainder of Gotham season 3 to go fractional in the adults 18-49 rating once 24: Legacy season 1 has finished airing. This will make 24: Legacy look much better in comparison, and with all the other fractional Fox shows currently airing, I see it highly likely 24: Legacy will be renewed.
We know from past 24 ratings that the show is remarkably stable all season, so I really don’t expect it to go down much from episode 2. It may even increase in episode 2 similar to Empire, because the promo for episode 3 showed the return of Tony Almeida. So some fans of the original 24 who had dropped off may return, especially if Fox advertises it heavily this week (which would be a very smart move on their part).
On a sidenote I’d actually like to see Gotham get a shortened fourth season so that Ben McKenzie can do an OC reboot with Josh Schwartz. That could air after an X Factor-American Idol crossover called “X Factor Idol” hosted by Ryan Seacrest. Then 24: Legacy season two could air after the second night of this show, like the good old days. I think this would be a great way to improve Fox’s ratings for two nights a week next season.
Justin Urciuoli
February 7, 2017 at 7:11 pmBrad
February 7, 2017 at 7:28 pmJackneedstobeback
February 10, 2017 at 1:41 pmJustin
February 7, 2017 at 10:04 pmBrad
February 7, 2017 at 10:14 pmJustin
February 7, 2017 at 10:22 pmAlso again u cannot measure a show’s success until everything including delayed viewing is taken into account! Simple as that. People watch 24 on DVR and online and on demand since they do not want to watch commercials! They like to binge watch 24! That is why it does well on DVD’s sale.
Also if you remember 24 season 1 did bad and got renewed cuz it did well in England!
24 Legacy is airing in 160 counties which Fox will look at that too!
24 peaked in seasons past season 1!
24 legacy will peak in a future season as fans embrace this and show gets better
Kiefer is EP, Tony is back, Chloe and Jack could be back one day as well!
And next week looks amazing! Episode 2 was ended on a cliffhanger too! So the cliffhanger will make fans want to return!
People need to get over Jack! Eric is awesome and it’s classic 24!
And the political stuff is not keeping viewers away either.
Give it time! 24 legacy ratings are good so far and it’s not Fox’s fault the superbowl went into overtime and delayed the show to 11pm
Brad
February 7, 2017 at 10:23 pmjustin
February 7, 2017 at 10:30 pmAnd Tony Almeida will bring in more viewers and the new cast is bringing in new viewers! The format is sturdy and producers have a lot more stories to tell!
Fox loves 24 as well in addition to producers
Trevor
February 8, 2017 at 2:01 pmJustin
February 7, 2017 at 10:05 pmJustin
February 7, 2017 at 10:17 pmSo the show could rise in the ratings like Empire did for its second episode! Not impossible.
And next week’s promo looks awesome
Last nights 24 also doubled Gotham, does better than Apprentice, CBS comedies, levelled with Star and Lethal weapon, does better than bones. Scream queens, Hell’s Kitchen etc! It was number 2 last night
Justin
February 7, 2017 at 10:27 pm24 legacy airs at 8pm without a lead in!
So most people watched on DVR last night and watched live Sunday due to great lead in. And the fact that people stayed up until 11pm to watch the show live is very good! The 24 legacy pilot was superb and people loved it!
Also it’s a positive sign the show did not lose steam last night in its second half hour!
24 skews older as well!
Jack
February 7, 2017 at 11:01 pmjustin
February 7, 2017 at 11:09 pmBrad
February 7, 2017 at 11:10 pmJustin Urciuoli
February 8, 2017 at 12:26 amBrad
February 8, 2017 at 12:31 amThat is the textbook definition of spam. If fail to recognize that, you are either delusional or, in fact, a troll.
Pat
February 8, 2017 at 3:34 pmJustin
February 7, 2017 at 10:28 pmjustin
February 7, 2017 at 11:09 pmDave26
February 7, 2017 at 11:12 pmBrad
February 7, 2017 at 11:13 pmWouldntYouLikeToKnow
February 8, 2017 at 12:08 amRob
February 8, 2017 at 12:37 amJoshua
February 8, 2017 at 1:25 amPat
February 8, 2017 at 2:08 amKeith
February 8, 2017 at 4:25 amXAM
February 8, 2017 at 5:37 amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0DqQfk66OI
Shaun Clark
February 8, 2017 at 10:17 amYes, he could return at some point in the future, who knows, he could return in the final for a surprise return to stop 24 moaners.
I can’t wait until it airs over here in the UK next Wednesday. I will be tuning in every week, so what if it’s not the same original 24? It’s a spin-off, the clue is in the title. Get over it and move on and I am sure Fox will pick it up for a second season! One thing I hate and that is negative people.
fan
February 8, 2017 at 11:33 amShaun Clark
February 8, 2017 at 11:37 amDave26
February 8, 2017 at 11:54 amPat
February 8, 2017 at 3:36 pmjustin
February 8, 2017 at 11:30 amWouldntYouLikeToKnow
February 8, 2017 at 3:43 pmPointing out he’s spamming doesn’t mean we don’t like watching the show. We just don’t want to read the same stuff over and over again. And people who don’t enjoy the show have the right to point out flaws. But Justin’s defense of the show is quite a bit excessive.
Marlon
February 8, 2017 at 4:09 pmThere’s nothing we can do guys.
Justin has made it very clear that he’s so into it that he’s willing to annoy the hell out of us with repetitive posts, double/triple/quadruple linking and his love for Tony
Ignore him I say
I must admit, the storyline is a little thin so far with the same themes from previous seasons.
Plus the obvious current political issues being addressed
That’s 24!!
There will be new themes I’m sure – just wait and see.
Or this could be a one season wonder and that can be the end of it.
24 Spoilers
February 8, 2017 at 8:32 pmI encourage everyone else to also look at the “COMMENT POLICY” link (directly above the comment text field) and familiarize yourselves with the rules. Thanks.
Pat
February 8, 2017 at 10:09 pmBrad
February 8, 2017 at 10:13 pmMarlon
February 9, 2017 at 2:00 am24fan
February 9, 2017 at 6:06 amWhat I loved!
-Fresh
– No presidential assassination like season 1
– Eric and Nicole do not have a daughter
– 24 Legacy updated to reflect today’s times
– First time seeing National CTU Headquarters
I think 24 Legacy should be airing Tuesday nights at 9pm or Monday’s at 9pm like the original 24
Cannot wait to see Tony Almeida later this season and cannot wait til episode 3 this Monday
Loving this season so far, feels like classic 24! Ratings are doing good for Fox thus far with a potential to go up in following weeks as people get caught up on the first two episodes from DVR, online, on demand this week and the repeats this weekend potentially bring in more viewers.
Hope for many more seasons to come!
Thanks and hope everyone has a great day!
Nina Myers
February 9, 2017 at 12:01 pmJohnGormleyJG
February 9, 2017 at 1:35 pmBrad
February 9, 2017 at 5:08 pmJohnGormleyJG
February 9, 2017 at 5:46 pmJustin Urciuoli
February 9, 2017 at 2:45 pmDave26
February 9, 2017 at 4:42 pmJoshua
February 10, 2017 at 4:07 am