The Numbers

"Battle Creek" is likely to be canceled as its series premier rating of 1.0, is less than the network average of 1.13. Its rating is certain to decline as the series progresses.

CBS, 3/1/2015, average rating: 1.13
CBS 10PM Sunday, Last 4 Years

Year	Network	Title	Season/Episode	Rating
3/1/2015	CBS	Battle Creek	s01e01	1.0
3/2/2014	CBS	Good Wife	Repeat	0.4
3/3/2013	CBS	Mentalist	s05e15	1.5
3/4/2012	CBS	CSI: Miami	s10e15	2.1
2/27/2011	CBS	CSI: Miami	s09e14	2.0
10PM, Sunday, 3/1/2015, Against Other Networks:
Year	Network	Title	Season/Episode	Rating
3/1/2015	ABC	Secrets and Lies	s01e02	1.5
3/1/2015	CBS	Battle Creek	s01e01	1.0
3/1/2015	NBC	Dateline	n/a	0.9

However, "Last Man On Earth" is likely to be renewed as its series premier rating of 2.4, is higher than the network average of 2.0. Although its ratings too will likely decline as the series progresses - how sharp of a decline will most likely determine a second season renewal.

FOX, 9PM to 10PM, average rating: 2.00
FOX 10PM Sunday, Last 4 Years:

Year	Network	Title	Season/Episode	Rating
3/1/2015	FOX	Last Man on Earth	s01e01	2.4
3/2/2014	FOX	Family Guy	Repeat	1.3
3/2/2014	FOX	American Dad	Repeat	1.1
3/3/2013	FOX	Family Guy	Repeat	1.9
3/3/2013	FOX	Bob's Burgers	s03e15	1.7
3/4/2012	FOX	Family Guy	s10e15	2.8
3/4/2012	FOX	American Dad	s07e12	2.1
9PM, Sunday, 3/1/2015, Against Other Networks:
Year	Network	Title	Season/Episode	Rating
3/1/2015	FOX	Last Man on Earth	s01e01	2.4
3/1/2015	CBS	Good Wife	Repeat	1.1
3/1/2015	ABC	Secrets and Lies	s01e01	1.5
3/1/2015	NBC	Dateline	n/a	0.9