Bubble Shows: Pros & Cons - CBS edition

In this list of blog series i'll present the pros and cons of every bubble show and also the possibilities of them returning. Don't expect to see shows like Grey's Anatomy, Modern Family & The Vampire Diaries on the list.

The Pros & Cons list today deals with the few CBS shows that remain on  the bubble

CSI:NY

In favor: The entire CSI franchise is one of the biggest money makers in international and domestic markets. More specifically CSI:NY reruns air on TNT and Spike TV on the States and in more than 120 countries worldwide. The fact is that even with the declining ratings CBS is still making a lot of money from CSI:NY. 

Against it: Many media outlets have reported that it is the year that one of the CSIs will say goodbye. I agree. NY currenly seems  more vulnerable than Miami due to lower ratings.

The Verdict: 40-60

CSI: Miami

In favor: In terms of ratings CSI:Miami is doing better than CSI:NY but the later airs on Fridays. A&E recently acquired the rights to air reruns with a very lucrative deal for CBS Studios. 

Against it: Miami is an older show than NY, thus more expensive. The ratings haven't been much better than CSI:NY's and this one airs on Sundays.

The Verdict: 40-60

Unforgettable

In favor: Aside from the fact that Poppy Montgomery stars, i can't think anything that'd justified renewing this low-rated procedural.

Against it: If Unforgettable was on any other network it could be back. But at CBS is practically doomed.  This Tuesday's 1.8 rating in audlts 18-49 (tying series low) was the nail on the coffin.

The Verdict: 10-90

A Gifted Man

In favor: The Paltrick Wilson-starred drama had a sizable audience, especially for Friday nights and apparently CBS wants to stay in business with the actor.

Against it: Its CBS' lowest rated drama in young adults and advestisers don't care for total viewers. Moreover, the show has been off the schedule for more than two months. And the fact that Rachelle Lefevre has been cast on CBS' pilot Applebaum doesn't look good either.

The Verdict: 5-95

NYC 22

In favor: Hmmmm....Nothing.

Against it: CBS scheduling already proves that the show is dead. I don't believe that the network wanted it to find an audience. I think they put it on Sundays at 10pm more like a burn off. Anyways... Its a no brainer.

The Verdict: 1-99

Rules Of Engagement

In favor: Its a decent utility player for CBS. Whenever the networks needs to fill a hole Rules is their choice. If the network expands its Thursday comedy block it could come back. The fact that this is a CBS Studios co-production doesn't hurt either.

Against it: Everybody knows that this is not a priority show for CBS. Even if the network does expand  its comedy hours next fall, i could see them premiering three new shows and canceling RoE. Like Unforgettable, its ratings would be good for the other networks but at the Eye they don't like decent.

The Verdict: 40-60

Rob!

In favor: Between the two bubble sitcoms on CBS, Rob is younger, cheaper and slightly better-rated.

Against it: Rob, following CBS' biggest hit The Bing Bang Theory had a mediocre overall performance over its 8-episode run. 

The Verdict: 30-70