In 2001, NBC dropped the XFL after one season due to dismal ratings. After an opening night with a 9.5 Nielsen rating which was 86% higher than the Saturday night average, by week 9 the XFL set the record for the lowest rated TV show in prime time. Although they branded themselves at the “extra fun league” (XFL) vs. the “no fun league” (NFL), poor onfield performance led to the significant drop in viewership. The league didn’t return for a second season.
