Week 7 Ratings Round-Up

Sunday, November 06, 2005

Week 7's first three days were filled with repeats (mostly of the dramas) as November sweeps started on Thursday. So, I won't give the first four day numbers and the entire week of how the sitcoms did, but I'll make some points. Monday's sitcoms (CBS and UPN) were all repeats--it should be noted that King of Queens and Two and a Half Men still did very well, only slightly off in total viewers. On Tuesday however, all the sitcoms were all-new. According to Jim returned after having a repeat in a one-time-only slot last week, and performed below normal with only 7.25 million. Rodney followed and didn't build on Jim like it did for a few weeks this season. 7.17 million tuned in, a very good retention, but still ABC would like to see more viewers in this hour. My Name is Earl was slightly down in total viewers, but its adults 18-49 remains steady with a 5.5 rating. The Office followed with more than a 4 million total viewer drop from the lead-in. Wednesday's sitcoms were also all-new oddly enough. Three networks battled for the 8 to 9 p.m. hour with comedies! The one-hour season premiere of That '70s Show was on top in both adults 18-49 and total viewers, followed by the George Lopez/Freddie hour and Still Standing/Yes, Dear. Still Standing might not be standing tall soon, again less than 7 million tuned in with only 6.78 million. The inconsistent Yes, Dear did build on that with 7.62 million beating Freddie for the first time, which only got 6.96 million. Want to know the reason? Lost was a repeat at 9 p.m., so I expect Freddie and maybe George to pump back to where it was when Lost last aired a new episode--which means #1 for the hour among 18-49 year olds. The NBC drama E-Ring lead the way in total viewers this week in the hour with 9.8 million, but only a 2.5 adult 18-49 rating.

For the first day of sweeps, NBC and UPN had comedies. Joey and Will & Grace did what they have done all-season, down considerably from this time last season. Both were third place in the hour in total viewers behind CBS and ABC. The UPN comedies continues to do what they have done this season as well. A decent night for Everybody Hates Chris but after that UPN losing steam fast. The second night had comedies on ABC and The WB. The WB started off slow once again with two episodes of the god awful What I Like About You only getting a 1.6 rating. Reba perked up a bit and Twins held much of that audience. ABC's Hope & Faith and Hot Properties were on par from last week in the low 4 ratings.

I think the real sweeps will start probably tonight. We should see some great competition starting tonight. Will Arrested Development perk up or perk down for its return tomorrow? That is one of many questions that will be answered this week for the first full week of sweeps!

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, July 9

Shifting Gears - "Gummies" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Riley is horrified when she finds weed gummies in Carter’s pocket, prompting surprising advice from Matt. Meanwhile, Eve inadvertently lands Gabriel and Stitch in hot water after asking them to donate to a charity auction.

Shifting Gears - "Kiss" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Jimmy returns with a new job and a proposition for Riley and the kids to move into his house, Riley is torn between her past and her future. Meanwhile, Matt's feud with Eve flares up once again after she damages his car.

Abbott Elementary - "Volunteers" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Ava announces the school district is sending a group of volunteers to help out at Abbott; however, when they arrive, things don’t go as planned.

Abbott Elementary - "100th Day of School" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
During Abbott’s 100th day of school celebrations, Barbara receives a surprise from her daughter. Melissa, Jacob and Mr. Johnson join forces to conduct a search party.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary" (FXX and FX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Months after the Gang visited, Abbott's Principal Ava walks viewers through some of the unseen footage of the Gang's volunteerism and reveals their true intentions.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "Frank Is in a Coma" (FXX and FX, 9:33PM ET/PT)
The five stages of grief set in for Dee as Frank lies on his deathbed; the Guys plot their new path forward by pitching their business ventures to Philadelphia's elite.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 7)

Wednesday, July 9

Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Salma Hayek Pinault (The Sinbad Show) - Watch Salma on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Jean Smart (Hacks/Samantha Who?/Center of the Universe/In-Laws/Style & Substance/Designing Women) - Jean is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Cole Escola (Human Resources/Search Party/Mozart in the Jungle/Difficult People) - Cole appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Richie Moriarty (Ghosts), Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts/Duncanville/Disjointed/Animal Practice) and Punam Patel (Ghosts/Return of the Mac/Kevin from Work) - Richie, Betsy and Punam are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Tika Sumpter (mixed-ish/Final Space/The Game) - Tika sits down with the Tam Fam to talk about her new children's book I Got It From My Mama a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Isabela Merced (100 Things to Do Before High School/Growing Up Fisher) - Isabela chats about her film Superman on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Anna Camp (Perfect Harmony/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Mindy Project) and Justin Bartha (The New Normal/Teachers) - Anna and Justin discuss their film Nuked on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory) - Simon talks about Peacock's Poker Face on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.