"the chase" became one of the highest rated original programs in gsn's history. the series debuted to 511,000 total viewers during its premiere while maintaining 90% of its audience with 461,000 total viewers during the second episode airing that night. on january 28, 2014, "the chase" set a new series high for total viewers and adults 18–49, with 827,000 and 234,000 viewers respectively. although the season three premiere fell in the ratings from its series high, earning 494,000 viewers with only 73,000 in the 18–49 demographic, the premiere of the fourth season saw a sizeable rise over the previous season's premiere, earning 749,000 total viewers.