Week 32 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, May 03, 2015

Week 32 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2014-15 Week 32 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu):

Households: N/A
Total Viewers: N/A
Adults 18-49: N/A

We have the final ratings for Week 31 (4/20/15-4/26/15 LIVE+SD). Among Adults 18-49, ABC won the week with a 1.9 rating. Then we had CBS at 1.3 followed by NBC at a 1.2, while Fox trailed with a only a 1.0 rating. For Total Viewers, CBS was first with 8.41 million, followed by ABC with 7.37 million, then it was NBC's 5.51 million and Fox trailed with 3.4 million.

For season to-date (9/22/14-4/26/15 LIVE+SD), among Adults 18-49 we have NBC on top with a 2.09 rating, followed by CBS with a 1.84, ABC in third with a 1.61 and Fox sliding to a 1.58. In Total Viewers, it is CBS on top with 9.568 million, then NBC with 7.656 million, ABC is next with 6.386 million and Fox with 4.952 million.

Back to week 32 (April 27-May 3), read our full night-by-night analysis followed by how the sitcoms did! GREAT showings are in BOLD. If they are in bold in both total viewers and 18-49, then it is very impressive:

Week 32 (April 27-May 3) Analysis

Last Sunday (April 26)	(Week 31)		This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
60 Minutes	CBS	7:00PM	10,390,000	9,999,000	391,000	1.10	1.18	(0.08)
America's Funniest Home Videos	ABC	7:00PM	6,030,000	6,434,000	(404,000)	1.50	1.37	0.13
Dateline Sunday	NBC	7:00PM	6,080,000	4,339,000	1,741,000	1.10	0.76	0.34	7-9P vs. 7-8P
The Simpsons	Fox	7:00PM	1,650,000	1,878,000	(228,000)	0.60	0.68	(0.08)	REPEAT
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	2,040,000	1,894,000	146,000	0.90	0.84	0.06	vs. REPEAT
Madam Secretary	CBS	8:00PM	10,460,000		10,460,000	1.00		1.00
ACM Awards	CBS	8:00PM		15,978,000	(15,978,000)		3.65	(3.65)
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM	5,210,000	5,116,000	94,000	1.70	1.66	0.04
A.D. Bible Continues	NBC	8:00PM		4,005,000	(4,005,000)		0.58	(0.58)
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	3,330,000	3,233,000	97,000	1.50	1.37	0.13
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	2,780,000	2,003,000	777,000	1.50	0.89	0.61	vs. REPEAT
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM	8,740,000		8,740,000	1.00		1.00
Secrets and Lies	ABC	9:00PM	5,830,000	5,127,000	703,000	1.70	1.48	0.22
A.D. Bible Continues	NBC	9:00PM	5,770,000	6,357,000	(587,000)	1.10	1.16	(0.06)
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	3,170,000	3,301,000	(131,000)	1.60	1.65	(0.05)
Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	3,290,000	3,405,000	(115,000)	1.40	1.38	0.02
Battle Creek	CBS	10:00PM	6,140,000		6,140,000	0.70		0.70
Revenge	ABC	10:00PM	4,450,000	3,902,000	548,000	1.00	1.02	(0.02)
American Odyssey	NBC	10:00PM	2,780,000	3,110,000	(330,000)	0.50	0.52	(0.02)


Monday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:00PM	6,570,000	7,525,000	(955,000)	1.60	2.06	(0.46)
Dancing w/the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	13,220,000	13,416,000	(196,000)	2.00	2.07	(0.07)	8-10P
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	10,490,000	10,585,000	(95,000)	2.60	2.61	(0.01)	8-10P
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM	4,580,000	4,435,000	145,000	1.50	1.56	(0.06)
The Originals	CW	8:00PM	1,200,000	1,297,000	(97,000)	0.50	0.53	(0.03)
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	7,190,000	8,134,000	(944,000)	1.70	2.02	(0.32)
Stalker	CBS	9:00PM	5,700,000	10,710,000	(5,010,000)	1.30	2.17	(0.87)	vs. Scorpion
The Following	Fox	9:00PM	3,460,000	3,405,000	55,000	1.20	1.17	0.03
Jane the Virgin	CW	9:00PM	1,060,000	1,052,000	8,000	0.40	0.42	(0.02)
NCIS LA	CBS	10:00PM	7,820,000	8,827,000	(1,007,000)	1.40	1.44	(0.04)
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	8,310,000	8,336,000	(26,000)	1.30	1.42	(0.12)
Night Shift	NBC	10:00PM	4,940,000	5,371,000	(431,000)	1.20	1.27	(0.07)

Tuesday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
NCIS	CBS	8:00PM	14,850,000	10,194,000	4,656,000	2.00	0.99	1.01	vs. REPEAT
Dancing 10th Anniv.	ABC	8:00PM	10,070,000		10,070,000	1.70		1.70
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:00PM		5,075,000	(5,075,000)		1.50	(1.50)
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	9,490,000	11,249,000	(1,759,000)	2.20	2.57	(0.37)
Hell's Kitchen	Fox	8:00PM	3,250,000	3,466,000	(216,000)	1.10	1.16	(0.06)
The Flash	CW	8:00PM	3,930,000	3,751,000	179,000	1.50	1.32	0.18
Repeat After Me	ABC	8:30PM		3,560,000	(3,560,000)		1.14	(1.14)
NCIS: New Orleans	CBS	9:00PM	14,550,000	9,959,000	4,591,000	1.90	1.09	0.81	vs. REPEAT
Marvel's Agents of SHIELD	ABC	9:00PM	4,570,000	4,449,000	121,000	1.50	1.61	(0.11)
Undateable	NBC	9:00PM	4,530,000	4,853,000	(323,000)	1.20	1.36	(0.16)
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	2,070,000	1,359,000	711,000	1.00	0.59	0.41	vs. REPEAT
iZombie	CW	9:00PM	1,690,000	1,797,000	(107,000)	0.70	0.62	0.08
One Big Happy	NBC	9:30PM	3,080,000	3,760,000	(680,000)	0.80	1.11	(0.31)
Weird Loners	Fox	9:30PM	1,420,000	1,207,000	213,000	0.60	0.53	0.07
Person of Interest	CBS	10:00PM	8,450,000	8,422,000	28,000	1.40	1.24	0.16	vs. CSI Cyber
20/20 Captive	ABC	10:00PM	5,880,000	4,043,000	1,837,000	1.40	0.95	0.45	vs. Forever
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	6,850,000	6,716,000	134,000	1.60	1.58	0.02

Wednesday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
Survivor	CBS	8:00PM	9,250,000	10,192,000	(942,000)	2.20	2.45	(0.25)
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	7,390,000	7,820,000	(430,000)	2.00	1.81	0.19
Chicago Fire	NBC	8:00PM	4,370,000	6,414,000	(2,044,000)	0.70	0.97	(0.27)	REPEAT vs. Laura
American Idol	Fox	8:00PM	7,360,000	7,465,000	(105,000)	1.60	1.54	0.06	8-10P
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	2,390,000	2,717,000	(327,000)	0.90	0.95	(0.05)
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	6,770,000	7,161,000	(391,000)	2.10	2.11	(0.01)
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	8,720,000	10,060,000	(1,340,000)	1.80	2.01	(0.21)
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	8,000,000	8,850,000	(850,000)	2.90	2.96	(0.06)
Chicago P.D.	NBC	9:00PM	8,070,000	3,835,000	4,235,000	1.80	0.76	1.04	vs. SVU(R)
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	1,740,000	1,633,000	107,000	0.70	0.67	0.03
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	5,940,000	6,572,000	(632,000)	2.00	2.08	(0.08)
CSI: Cyber	CBS	10:00PM	7,230,000	8,265,000	(1,035,000)	1.20	1.50	(0.30)
Nashville	ABC	10:00PM	4,700,000	5,316,000	(616,000)	1.30	1.29	0.01
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	10:00PM	9,280,000	4,174,000	5,106,000	2.10	0.88	1.22	vs. Chicago PD(R)

Thursday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	13,850,000	14,632,000	(782,000)	3.40	3.60	(0.20)
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	8:00PM	8,740,000	9,546,000	(806,000)	2.60	2.81	(0.21)	8-10P vs. 8-9P
Blacklist	NBC	8:00PM	3,100,000	3,442,000	(342,000)	0.50	0.48	0.02	REPEAT
Bones	Fox	8:00PM	4,290,000	4,654,000	(364,000)	1.00	0.96	0.04
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM	1,210,000	1,366,000	(156,000)	0.50	0.63	(0.13)
The Odd Couple	CBS	8:30PM	9,160,000	9,368,000	(208,000)	2.00	2.01	(0.01)
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	8,780,000	9,014,000	(234,000)	2.00	1.93	0.07
Scandal	ABC	9:00PM		7,787,000	(7,787,000)		2.29	(2.29)
Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM	6,600,000	7,465,000	(865,000)	1.20	1.49	(0.29)
Backstrom	Fox	9:00PM	2,800,000	3,004,000	(204,000)	0.70	0.78	(0.08)
Reign	CW	9:00PM	840,000	824,000	16,000	0.30	0.29	0.01
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	9:30PM	7,710,000	8,316,000	(606,000)	1.70	1.70	-	REPEAT
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	7,030,000	7,729,000	(699,000)	1.20	1.32	(0.12)
American Crime	ABC	10:00PM	3,630,000	4,047,000	(417,000)	0.90	0.92	(0.02)
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM	5,010,000	5,666,000	(656,000)	0.90	0.86	0.04

Friday	(PRELIMINARY #s)		This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
The Amazing Race	CBS	8:00PM	5,535,000	5,750,000	(215,000)	1.00	1.10	(0.10)
Shark Tank	ABC	8:00PM	6,921,000	7,940,000	(1,019,000)	1.60	1.80	(0.20)
Grimm	NBC	8:00PM	4,222,000	4,660,000	(438,000)	0.90	1.00	(0.10)
Fox Movie	Fox	8:00PM	2,557,000	3,010,000	(453,000)	0.70	0.90	(0.20)	8-10P
Cedric's Barber Battle	CW	8:00PM	747,000	820,000	(73,000)	0.30	0.30	-
Whose Line Is It?	CW	8:30PM	742,000	780,000	(38,000)	0.30	0.30	-
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	8,481,000	8,350,000	131,000	1.20	1.10	0.10
Beyond the Tank	ABC	9:00PM	6,305,000		6,305,000	1.50		1.50	PREMIERE
20/20 Bruce Jenner	ABC	9:00PM		17,100,000	(17,100,000)		5.20	(5.20)
Dateline	NBC	9:00PM	5,373,000	4,360,000	1,013,000	1.00	0.90	0.10	9-11P
The Messengers	CW	9:00PM	647,000	770,000	(123,000)	0.20	0.20	-
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	11,016,000	9,990,000	1,026,000	1.30	1.00	0.30	FINALE
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	4,446,000		4,446,000	1.00		1.00
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM			-			-

Saturday	(PRELIMINARY #s)		This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
Crimetime Saturday	CBS	8:00PM		3,640,000	(3,640,000)		0.50	(0.50)	REPEAT
ABC Movie	ABC	8:00PM		2,760,000	(2,760,000)		0.70	(0.70)	8-10P
NHL Stanley Cup	NBC	8:00PM		2,690,000	(2,690,000)		0.80	(0.80)	8-11P
NASCAR	Fox	8:00PM		910,000	(910,000)		0.20	(0.20)	8-10P vs. UFC
Crimetime Saturday	CBS	9:00PM		3,740,000	(3,740,000)		0.50	(0.50)	REPEAT
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM		5,030,000	(5,030,000)		0.80	(0.80)
Shark Tank	ABC	10:00PM		3,030,000	(3,030,000)		0.80	(0.80)	REPEAT vs. Castle(R)
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM			-			-

Sitcoms in green did excellent for the week, while yellow indicates OK showings and red is not good! This is sorted by adults 18-49:

Week 32 (April 26-May 3) How the Sitcoms Did
(Sun comedies are previous week and Fri/Sat are prelim ratings)
Sorted by 18-49 Rtg
Title	Network	Time	Day	Total Viewers	18-49 Rtg	Notes

The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Thu	13,850,000	3.40
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	8,000,000	2.90
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	6,770,000	2.10
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	5,940,000	2.00
The Odd Couple	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	9,160,000	2.00
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	8,780,000	2.00
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	7,390,000	2.00
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	7,190,000	1.70
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	7,710,000	1.70	REPEAT
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	6,570,000	1.60
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	3,170,000	1.60
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	3,330,000	1.50
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	2,780,000	1.50
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	3,290,000	1.40
Undateable	NBC	9:00PM	Tue	4,530,000	1.20
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tue	2,070,000	1.00
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	2,040,000	0.90
One Big Happy	NBC	9:30PM	Tue	3,080,000	0.80
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	1,650,000	0.60	REPEAT
Weird Loners	Fox	9:30PM	Tue	1,420,000	0.60
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:30PM	Wed			preempted
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:00PM	Sun			preempted
Cristela	ABC	8:00PM	Fri			preempted
Family Guy	Fox	8:30PM	Sun			preempted
Marry Me	NBC	9:00PM	Tue			preempted
About a Boy	NBC	9:30PM	Tue			preempted
The McCarthys	CBS	9:30PM	Thu			canceled
Bad Judge	NBC	9:00PM	Thu			canceled
A to Z	NBC	9:30PM	Thu			canceled
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	Mon			canceled
Selfie	ABC	8:00PM	Tue			canceled
Manhattan Love Story	ABC	8:30PM	Tue			canceled
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:00PM	Tue			completed
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri			completed
Cristela	ABC	8:30PM	Fri			completed
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	Tue			completed
Mulaney	Fox	7:00PM	Sun			completed
Galavant	ABC	8:00PM	Sun			completed
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:00PM	Thu			completed
Parks & Recreation	NBC	10:00PM	Tue			completed
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	Sun			completed

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Saturday, May 25

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Kerry Washington joins “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons,’” the live sitcom special coming from late-night host Jimmy Kimmel and television icon Norman Lear. Washington is set to play Helen Willis in the special, airing live WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 (8:00-9:31 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. This historic event will take viewers down memory lane, recreating an original episode from each of the Emmy® Award-winning series “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons.” This legendary night of television will be hosted by Lear and Kimmel, directed by 10-time Emmy winner James Burrows and produced by Sony Pictures Television.

Previously announced stars include Woody Harrelson (Archie Bunker), Marisa Tomei (Edith Bunker), Jamie Foxx (George Jefferson), Wanda Sykes (Louise Jefferson), Ellie Kemper (Gloria Stivic), Will Ferrell (Tom Willis), Justina Machado (Florence Johnston), Ike Barinholtz (Meathead), Sean Hayes (Mr. Lorenzo), Amber Stevens West (Jenny Willis Jefferson), Jovan Adepo (Lionel Jefferson), Anthony Anderson (Uncle Henry), Stephen Tobolowsky (Mr. Bentley) and Jackée Harry (Diane Stockwell).

All About "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After the star-studded live sitcom special “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons,’” “Nightline” will take a special look at the cultural and historical significance of the two iconic series. Participants in the live sitcom special along with modern-day comedians, television stars and journalists reminisce about each show’s groundbreaking impact and legacy.“Nightline” Presents “All About ‘All in the Family’ and ‘The Jeffersons’” airs WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 (9:31–10:00 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network.

The prime-time special features interviews with “All in the Family” and “The Jeffersons” creator Norman Lear; host and executive producer Jimmy Kimmel and stars Anthony Anderson, Ike Barinholtz, Jackée Harry, Ellie Kemper and Kerry Washington; comedians and actors Raven-Symoné, David Alan Grier, Lil’ Rel and John Amos; original “The Jeffersons” cast member Marla Gibbs; and journalists Deborah Roberts, Chris Connelly, Marc Lamont Hill and Joe Levy.

Game Shakers - "Bug Tussle" (Nickelodeon, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After Dub goes to Vegas and leaves Trip behind, the Game Shakers take Trip to Dub's awesome apartment to show him a good time.

Game Shakers - "Why Tonya" (Nickelodeon, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The Game Shakers are approached by a fan who demands that they make changes to one of their games.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 20)

Friday, May 24

Dana Carvey (One of the Boys) - Watch Dana on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:34pm on NBC. He talks about The Secret Life of Pets 2 on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
The Cast of The Big Bang Theory - Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Simon Helberg, Kunal Nayyar, Mayim Bialik and Melissa Rauch are guests on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Bill Hader (Barry) - Bill appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Kathryn Newton (Gary Unmarried) - Kathryn is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Adam Scott - Adam appears on a repeat of The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
John Travolta (Welcome Back, Kotter) - John and his daughter Ella Bleu are guests on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Jodie Sweetin (Fuller House/Hollywood Darlings/Full House) - Jodie guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Logan Browning (Dear White People/Meet the Browns) - Logan stops by The Real, so check your local listings. She will also be on the BUILD Series at 5:30pm
Bryan Cranston (Malcolm in the Middle) - Bryan talks about Broadway's Network on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
Jackée Harry (Tyler Perry's The Paynes/The First Family/Sister, Sister/227) - Jackée talks about Pride and Prejudice: Atlanta on ABC's Strahan & Sara at 1pm and on People Now at 12pm.
Justin Long (F Is for Family/Ed) - Justin talks about Life is Short with Justin Long on Couch Surfing at 8am.
Beanie Feldstein (What We Do in the Shadows) and Kaitlyn Dever (Last Man Standing) - Beanie and Kaitlyn talk about Booksmart on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Tiffani Thiessen (Alexa & Katie/Good Morning, Miami/Saved by the Bell) - Tiffani is in the kitchen on Pickler & Ben, so check your local listings.