Will Monday Be A Good Fit For Fringe?

On Monday January 11th, Fox will be airing a never seen before episode from season one. The episode is against NBC's Heroes, which is also struggling with ratings. Though this is a one off, could this move save the show?

When I first heard about the Time Warner/Fox problems, my first thought went to Fringe and how the possible blackout could effect this show, more than how it would effect others. With a debut of around 9 million viewers in September 2008 and 9.3 million for its season finale in May 2009, you would think there was nothing to worry about. A lot can change in a year. Now shown on a different evening, the second season debut managed 7.8 million in September 2009.

The first new episode after the world series only attracted 4.95m, a series-low. The show climbed back up with 5.9 million with the following episode. Unfortunately for fans, these continuing numbers are worrying.

A sigh or relief was breathed when Time Warner and Fox issued a statement of agreement, that wouldn't stop broadcasting Fox in 13 million homes. I hope that Monday's episode will give the show a ratings boost, then this would show that there are more people that want to watch but the show needs to move from a congested Thursday night. This move could also show the network why they have to renew it, other than the fact that this show is good. Sometimes a little movement helps a long way.