^ I agree to an extent that the network have problems with their expectations at times but in the case for Breaking In (which dropped to a 2.3 in the finals) I can understand why FOX was un happy with the alarming drop. I think the biggest problem for shows if there is a set theme for the night thats supposed to grab the same audience aka Sitcoms or crime drama's back to back.
There are exceptions though with ABC not really bothered by Coguar Town rentention out of Modern Family because its numbers are still decent-ish. Also Fringe & Kitchen Nightmares have little in the way of the same audience apart from they appeal to younger viewers more than older ones so they get judged on their own performance. ABC seems to care little about retention out of DTWS with Castle & Body of Proof.
There are exceptions though with ABC not really bothered by Coguar Town rentention out of Modern Family because its numbers are still decent-ish. Also Fringe & Kitchen Nightmares have little in the way of the same audience apart from they appeal to younger viewers more than older ones so they get judged on their own performance. ABC seems to care little about retention out of DTWS with Castle & Body of Proof.
. Why not give it a slot after The Middle or after Coguar Town.
