Sunday, October 30, 2016

Week 6 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2016-17 Week 6 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. Fox 7.61/13 rating/share (+224% in rating from first four nights week 5); #2. CBS 5.28/9 (-20%); #3. NBC 4.53/8 (-7%); #4. ABC 3.92/7 (even); #5. The CW 1.07/2 (+1%).
Total Viewers: #1. Fox 12.952 million (+237% from first four nights week 5); #2. CBS 8.430 million (-22%); #3. NBC 7.206 million (-7%); #4. ABC 6.067 million (-1%); #5. The CW 1.703 million (+1%).
Adults 18-49: #1. Fox 3.63/12 rating/share (+188% in rating from first four nights week 5); #2. NBC 1.73/6 (-6%); #3. CBS 1.52/5 (-37%); #4. Fox 1.39/5 (-1%); #5. The CW 0.59/2 (-3%)

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 5 (10/17/16-10/23/16, LIVE+SD). NBC won the week in A18-49, thanks to SNF and did a 2.05 rating.  CBS settled for #2 thanks with a 1.98 rating powered by an NFL overrun on Sunday. ABC was #3 with a 1.27 rating, while Fox was #4 with a 1.06 rating.  Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 9.943 million, with NBC #2 at 7.703 million.  ABC was #3 with 5.441 million and Fox at #4 with just 3.110 million.

For season to-date (9/19/16-10/27/16, LIVE+SD), NBC is #1 in A18-49 with a 2.11 rating, followed by CBS at #2 with a 1.89 rating. Fox jumps to  #3 with a 1.61 rating boosted by a few World Series games and ABC now at #4 with a 1.41 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 9.545 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 7.736 million, ABC at #3 with 5.916 million and Fox at #4 with 5.064 million.

Back to week 6 (Oct. 24-30), 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 6 (Oct. 24-30) Analysis















Last Sunday (Oct. 23)(Week 5)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:35PM15,993,00010,422,000 5,571,000 2.991.18 1.81
AFVABC7:00PM4,420,0004,447,000 (27,000)0.760.80 (0.04)REPEAT
The SimpsonsFox7:00PM1,382,000
1,382,000 0.54
0.54 REPEAT
Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM5,405,0003,534,000 1,871,000 1.791.11 0.68
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PM3,014,00015,384,000 (12,370,000)1.415.51 (4.10)vs. OT
NCIS: LACBS8:35PM11,395,00010,887,000 508,000 1.681.40 0.28
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM3,401,0003,527,000 (126,000)1.021.08 (0.06)
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM9,150,0008,316,000 834,000 3.072.83 0.24
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM3,362,0007,442,000 (4,080,000)1.543.04 (1.50)
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM17,707,00013,595,000 4,112,000 6.024.91 1.11 831-1214A
Son of ZornFox8:30PM2,271,0003,775,000 (1,504,000)1.011.52 (0.51)
Madam SecretaryCBS9:35PM9,043,0009,097,000 (54,000)1.081.06 0.02
Secrets & LiesABC9:00PM3,069,0003,463,000 (394,000)0.700.85 (0.15)
Family GuyFox9:00PM2,492,0003,667,000 (1,175,000)1.231.63 (0.40)
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM2,140,0002,663,000 (523,000)0.871.08 (0.21)
ElementaryCBS10:35PM5,389,0005,206,000 183,000 0.770.72 0.05
QuanticoABC10:00PM2,789,0003,041,000 (252,000)0.710.77 (0.06)
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Kevin Can WaitCBS8:00PM7,909,00014,196,000 (6,287,000)1.663.47 (1.81)vs. Bang
Dancing w/the StarsABC8:00PM11,030,00010,547,000 483,000 1.631.58 0.05 8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM11,173,00011,384,000 (211,000)2.742.70 0.04 8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM3,477,0003,323,000 154,000 1.141.15 (0.01)
SupergirlCW8:00PM2,651,0002,663,000 (12,000)0.820.93 (0.11)
Man With a PlanCBS8:30PM7,419,0008,541,000 (1,122,000)1.602.06 (0.46)PREMIERE vs. Kevin
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:00PM5,601,0005,664,000 (63,000)1.391.53 (0.14)
LuciferFox9:00PM3,550,0003,626,000 (76,000)1.031.10 (0.07)
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM1,100,0001,089,000 11,000 0.430.40 0.03
The Odd CoupleCBS9:30PM4,871,0004,579,000 292,000 1.101.12 (0.02)
ScorpionCBS10:00PM7,025,0007,172,000 (147,000)1.221.27 (0.05)
ConvictionABC10:00PM4,743,0004,238,000 505,000 0.820.73 0.09
TimelessNBC10:00PM5,474,0005,861,000 (387,000)1.311.49 (0.18)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM14,075,00014,764,000 (689,000)1.751.80 (0.05)
The MiddleABC8:00PM5,716,0006,021,000 (305,000)1.501.50 -
The VoiceNBC8:00PM9,408,00010,353,000 (945,000)2.112.49 (0.38)
World Series Fox8:05PM19,368,000
19,368,000 5.57
5.57 805-1148P
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:00PM
2,053,000 (2,053,000)
0.91 (0.91)
The FlashCW8:00PM2,800,0002,665,000 135,000 1.041.04 -
American HousewifeABC8:30PM5,202,0005,751,000 (549,000)1.591.65 (0.06)
New GirlFox8:30PM
1,809,000 (1,809,000)
0.97 (0.97)
BullCBS9:00PM11,611,00012,285,000 (674,000)1.501.57 (0.07)
Fresh off The BoatABC9:00PM3,976,0004,095,000 (119,000)1.241.32 (0.08)
This Is UsNBC9:00PM8,675,0009,705,000 (1,030,000)2.412.64 (0.23)
Scream QueensFox9:00PM
1,428,000 (1,428,000)
0.57 (0.57)
No TomorrowCW9:00PM776,000807,000 (31,000)0.270.29 (0.02)
The Real O'NealsABC9:30PM3,224,0002,906,000 318,000 0.980.93 0.05
NCIS: New OrleansCBS10:00PM9,616,0009,531,000 85,000 1.331.23 0.10
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC10:00PM2,298,0002,342,000 (44,000)0.760.75 0.01
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM6,934,0007,401,000 (467,000)1.591.65 (0.06)










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM8,295,0008,585,000 (290,000)1.851.89 (0.04)
The GoldbergsABC8:00PM6,413,0007,569,000 (1,156,000)1.782.22 (0.44)vs. Charlie Brown
BlindspotNBC8:00PM5,204,0005,239,000 (35,000)1.111.17 (0.06)
World SeriesFox7:04PM17,392,000
17,392,000 4.76
4.76 704-1112P
Lethal WeaponFox8:00PM
6,658,000 (6,658,000)
1.70 (1.70)
ArrowCW8:00PM1,872,0001,789,000 83,000 0.690.64 0.05
SpeechlessABC8:30PM5,853,0006,437,000 (584,000)1.691.98 (0.29)vs. Toy
Criminal Minds CBS9:00PM7,658,000
7,658,000 1.56
1.56
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM7,381,000
7,381,000 2.26
2.26
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM5,849,000
5,849,000 1.49
1.49
EmpireFox9:00PM

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FrequencyCW9:00PM990,0001,043,000 (53,000)0.310.33 (0.02)
black-ishABC9:30PM5,742,000
5,742,000 1.71
1.71
Code BlackCBS10:00PM5,668,0007,390,000 (1,722,000)0.981.78 (0.80)vs. Debate Analysis
Designated SurvivorABC10:00PM5,958,0008,274,000 (2,316,000)1.232.28 (1.05)vs. Debate Analysis
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM5,814,0008,298,000 (2,484,000)1.302.48 (1.18)vs. Debate Analysis










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM14,309,0008,446,000 5,863,000 3.392.45 0.94 vs. NFL Kick
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM8,165,0008,174,000 (9,000)2.222.14 0.08
SuperstoreNBC8:00PM4,213,0004,182,000 31,000 1.291.03 0.26
RosewoodFox8:00PM3,393,000
3,393,000 0.82
0.82
Rocky Horror PictureFox8:00PM
4,954,000 (4,954,000)
1.69 (1.69)
Legends of TomorrowCW8:00PM1,753,0001,795,000 (42,000)0.570.65 (0.08)
The Great IndoorsCBS8:30PM8,814,000
8,814,000 1.91
1.91 PREMIERE
CBS NFL ThursdayCBS8:30PM
14,202,000 (14,202,000)
4.52 (4.52)
The Good PlaceNBC8:30PM3,885,0003,788,000 97,000 1.180.97 0.21
MomCBS9:00PM7,023,000
7,023,000 1.48
1.48 PREMIERE
NotoriousABC9:00PM3,754,0003,885,000 (131,000)0.810.87 (0.06)
Chicago MedNBC9:00PM7,106,0006,704,000 402,000 1.471.23 0.24
PitchFox9:00PM2,905,000
2,905,000 0.82
0.82
SupernaturalCW9:00PM1,683,0001,610,000 73,000 0.590.64 (0.05)
Life in PiecesCBS9:30PM5,960,000
5,960,000 1.41
1.41 PREMIERE
Pure GeniusCBS10:00PM6,229,000
6,229,000 1.05
1.05 PREMIERE
How To Get Away/MurderABC10:00PM4,069,0004,291,000 (222,000)1.201.17 0.03
The BlacklistNBC10:00PM5,515,0005,317,000 198,000 1.161.06 0.10










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
MacGyverCBS8:00PM7,262,0007,946,000 (684,000)1.001.08 (0.08)
Charlie Brown PumpkinABC8:00PM4,066,000
4,066,000 1.00
1.00 REPEAT 8-9P
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM
6,441,000 (6,441,000)
1.13 (1.13)
Caught on CameraNBC8:00PM2,731,0003,300,000 (569,000)0.600.64 (0.04)
World SeriesFox8:00PM17,684,000
17,684,000 4.70
4.70 8-11P
Hell's KitchenFox8:00PM
3,377,000 (3,377,000)
1.05 (1.05)
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM919,000983,000 (64,000)0.400.39 0.01
Dr. KenABC8:30PM
4,425,000 (4,425,000)
0.81 (0.81)
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM8,360,0009,512,000 (1,152,000)1.001.18 (0.18)
Shark TankABC9:00PM4,356,0005,424,000 (1,068,000)1.101.28 (0.18)
DatelineNBC9:00PM4,322,0005,361,000 (1,039,000)0.901.01 (0.11)9-11P
The ExorcistFox9:00PM
1,873,000 (1,873,000)
0.72 (0.72)
Crazy Ex-GirlfriendCW9:00PM478,000526,000 (48,000)0.200.18 0.02
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM8,763,00010,033,000 (1,270,000)1.101.09 0.01
20/20ABC10:00PM3,521,0004,031,000 (510,000)0.700.88 (0.18)
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM
3,203,000 (3,203,000)
0.61 (0.61)REPEAT
Saturday Night FootballABC8:00PM
6,478,000 (6,478,000)
1.83 (1.83)8-11P
Dateline MysteryNBC8:00PM

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SuperstoreNBC8:00PM
1,513,000 (1,513,000)
0.27 (0.27)
World SeriesFox8:00PM
2,343,000 (2,343,000)
0.65 (0.65)8-11P vs. College Football
Lethal WeaponFox8:00PM

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Movie: Identity ThiefNBC8:30PM
2,313,000 (2,313,000)
0.56 (0.56)
Crimetime SaturdayCBS9:00PM
3,625,000 (3,625,000)
0.49 (0.49)
Lethal WeaponFox9:00PM

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48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM
3,812,000 (3,812,000)
0.61 (0.61)
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM

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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 6 (Oct. 24-30) How the Sitcoms Did
(Sun comedies are previous week and Fri/Sat are prelim ratings)
Sorted by 18-49 Rtg
TitleNetworkTimeDayTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes







The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PMThu14,309,0003.39
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed7,381,0002.26
The Great IndoorsCBS8:30PMThu8,814,0001.91PREMIERE
The GoldbergsABC8:00PMWed6,413,0001.78
black-ishABC9:30PMWed5,742,0001.71
SpeechlessABC8:30PMWed5,853,0001.69
Kevin Can WaitCBS8:00PMMon7,909,0001.66
Man with a PlaceCBS8:30PMMon7,416,0001.60PREMIERE
American HousewifeABC8:30PMTue5,202,0001.59
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun3,362,0001.54
The MiddleABC8:00PMTue5,716,0001.50
MomCBS9:00PMThu7,023,0001.48PREMIERE
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun3,014,0001.41
Life In PiecesCBS9:30PMThu5,960,0001.41PREMIERE
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:00PMMon5,601,0001.39
SuperstoreNBC8:00PMThu4,213,0001.29
Fresh off the BoatABC9:00PMTue3,976,0001.24
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun2,492,0001.23
The Good PlaceNBC8:30PMThu3,885,0001.18
The Odd CoupleCBS9:30PMMon4,871,0001.10
Son of ZornFox8:30PMSun2,271,0001.01
The Real O'NealsABC9:30PMTue3,224,0000.98
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun2,140,0000.87
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun1,382,0000.54REPEAT
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri

preempted
New GirlFox8:30PMTue

preempted
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:00PMTue

preempted
Dr. KenABC8:30PMFri

preempted
Kevin Can WaitCBS8:30PMThu


Great NewsNBC8:00PMThu


MarlonNBC9:30PMThu


PowerlessNBC8:30PMTue


Trial & ErrorsNBC9:00PMTue


Superior DonutsCBS9:30PMThu


Downward DogABC9:00PMTue


Imaginary MaryABC9:30PMTue


Making HistoryFox8:30PMSun


The MickFox8:30PMTue



SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, April 19

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 15)

Friday, April 19

  • Joey King (Bent) - Watch Joey on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Esther Povitsky (Dollface/Alone Together) and Haley Joel Osment (Future Man/Alpha House/The Jeff Foxworthy Show/Thunder Alley) - Esther and Haley Joel are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Christine Taylor (Search Party/Arrested Development/Hey Dude and David Lascher (Sabrina the Teenage Witch/Blossom/Hey Dude) - Drew is handing the show over to Hey Dude…The 90s Called! Podcast Hosts Christine Taylor and David Lascher to interview her show for a special Drew's Download edition of the show. Christine and Drew reminisce on filming The Wedding Singer together and reveals which role she auditioned for but Drew got instead. Plus, they have a big surprise in store when they reunite Drew with a former castmate on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Michaela Watkins (Dinner with the Parents/Search Party/The Unicorn/Casual/Trophy Wife) and Daniel Thrasher (Dinner with the Parents) - Michaela and Daniel talk about Amazon Freevee's Dinner with the Parents on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Lauren Ash (Not Dead Yet/Superstore/Super Fun Night) - Lauren talks about ABC's Not Dead Yet on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Dulcé Sloan (The Great North) - Dulcé shares easy Mother’s Day craft gift ideas on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
  • Alison Brie (Community/GLOW) - Alison is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.


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