ABC’s ‘Chief’ commands full season

By Andrew Wallenstein

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – ABC has elected a full
season for the new drama “Commander in Chief,” ordering nine
more episodes.

“Chief” is the most-watched new series of the fall season,
averaging 16.5 million total viewers to lead its 9 p.m. Tuesday
slot. While second in the hour in 18-49, “Chief” is still up 10
percent in that demo from last year’s 9-10 p.m. combination of
“According to Jim” and “Rodney.”

“Chief” has managed to weather a regime change behind the
scenes this month, with TV vet Steven Bochco, the creator of
“L.A. Law” and “NYPD Blue,” replacing the series’ original
showrunner, Rod Lurie, who remains as executive producer.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter