Board Thread:Episode Discussion/@comment-33188476-20160229191018/@comment-27407166-20160331150104

My understanding is that a show has to be within 15/20% of the ratings for the network they are on. So whatever Grimm's ratings are, if they fall under this percentage, it's considered to be a bubble show. I think the ratings fall at the 20% mark, since the season started. But keep in mind the show is already in syndication, so it makes $$ for the network. However, Dateline does better in ratings than Grimm, at any time, and that is a very cheap show to produce, and shows get more expensive to produce the longer they're on.

I think Grimm will get a s6. If for no other reason, than to finish out its story. It's doing ok for its time slot, makes $$, is already in syndication. The holdup is probably due to affiliate issues, or just wanting to see what their pilots look like. They need better shows at 8pm, or they may want to simply change their Friday night lineup. It comes in 3rd every week. But seriously, the #'s they get are fine for Friday,  I think they'll get their renewal. Just a long wait.