Nielsen Ratings
NOTE: The highest average rating for the series is in bold text.
| Season | Rank | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1) 1968–1969 | #30 | 20.4 |
| 2) 1969–1970 | #10 | 22.8 |
| 3) 1970–1971 | #20 | 20.7 |
| 4) 1971–1972 | #23 | 21.2 (tie) |
| 5) 1972–1973 | Not in the Top 30 | |
By this time, Doris Day was a committed advocate of animal rights and was ready to leave the Hollywood lifestyle behind her. CBS wanted a sixth season, but Doris was contracted to do only five years. By the final season, she had become the show’s executive producer, and simply told CBS “I have done everything I can with the series”.
Read more about this topic: The Doris Day Show