Week 9 Ratings Numbers Through Thursday; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, November 20, 2005

Week 9 Ratings Numbers Through Thursday; How the Sitcoms Did

Week 9 numbers (first four nights, Mon-Thu):
Households: CBS: 11.1/17.1; ABC: 7.5/11.6; NBC: 7.2/11.1; FOX 4.8/7.2; The WB: 2.8/4.2; UPN: 2.6/4.0
Total Viewers: CBS: 17.42 million; ABC: 11.46 million; NBC: 10.93 million; FOX 7.56 million; The WB: 4.32 million; UPN: 3.98 million.
Adults 18-49: CBS: 5.5/14.0; ABC: 4.2/10.6; NBC: 4.1/10.3; FOX 3.1/7.9; The WB: 1.8/4.5; UPN: 1.7/4.3.

Analysis: The first four days of the second "full" week of sweeps saw CBS even higher than last week's first four days. Much thanks goes to the CMA Awards and a Johnny Cash special. Both specials were up by a ton on what CBS usually does in those slots, especially Wednesdays 8-9pm. Everything else was at normal levels for all the networks. A special night and time for Hot Properies saw it not doing much. Rodney would have done better.
Days 5 and 6: Friday saw CBS winning in total viewers and adults 18-49, and Close to Home again was a success in its new night and time. Saturday saw CBS winning in total viewers and ABC in A18-49 with the second Harry Potter film. Like usual, it should be an interesting battle between ABC and CBS for the week among adults 18-49 after tonight. CBS will for sure win by a wide margin in total viewers for the week. Look for NBC's movie to sink tonight and CBS's movie to do average, with ABC of course winning big.

Monday Sitcoms

The King of Queens (CBS) - Down slighly from last week overall, but same A18-49 numbers.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS) - Built on A18-49 from lead-in to a 3.7 but down in total viewers with 10.35 million.
Two and a Half Men (CBS) - After 16.19 million last week, a one million drop this week to 15.17 is a concern.
Out of Practice (CBS) - Even though its lead-in was down from week to week, this sitcom was close to last week's levels. Very consistent.
One on One (UPN), All of Us (UPN), Girlfriends (UPN), Half and Half (UPN) - The block was slightly down from what it usually does. 9 p.m. was the highest with 3.6 million, down from last week's 4.2.

Tuesday Sitcoms

According to Jim (ABC) - Dana had errotic dreams about Jim this week, maybe that helped the ratings to go higher from last week. 8.02 million tuned in.
Hot Properties (ABC) - A special night and time did not help this sitcom. Sure, this was probably its best ratings, but Rodney would have held more of its lead-in's audience. Only 6.82 million.
My Name is Earl (NBC) - Down slightly from week to week (11.57 million to 11.51).
The Office (NBC) - 7.99 million. NBC should expect at least 9 or 9.5 million after having 11.51 at 9 p.m.

Wednesday Sitcoms

George Lopez (ABC) - George wins its slot in total viewers among the sitcoms with 8.13 million.
Freddie (ABC) - Wins its slot among adults 18-49 with a 3.6 rating, first in viewers among sitcoms in the slot with 8.58 million.
That '70s Show (FOX) -Winning its slot in adults 18-49 with a 3.3 rating, but only 6.78 million overall.
Stacked (FOX) - Up slightly from season premiere, but still this should be gone FAST.

Thursday Sitcoms

Joey (NBC) - Down slightly from last week's 8.08 million to 8.02 million.
Will & Grace (NBC) - Up slightly from last week, to 8.89 million.
Everybody Hates Chris (UPN) - 5.42 million, but I expected this to take over as the sitcom leader in this slot, but I guess it won't happen.
Love, Inc. (UPN), Eve (UPN), Cuts (UPN) - 8:30 p.m. did decent with 3.79 million, by the end of the night it was only 2.88 million; better than before, though.

Friday Sitcoms

Bernie Mac (FOX) - Same old, same old.
Malcolm in the Middle (FOX) - See above.
What I Like About You (The WB) - When is this going to get pulled?
Reba (The WB) - A repeat at 8:30 improved on its lead-in and a new episode at 9 p.m. did better.
Hope & Faith (ABC) - A nice jump thanks to Robert Wagner maybe? 4.9 rating.
Hot Properties (ABC) - 4.0 rating, down nearly one rating point is not a good sign. Look for the Dancing Results Show to probably take this slot or move Hope & Faith here by January.
Twins (The WB) - Better than Living with Fran, but still WB was 6th place.

Summing it up. My Name is Earl, Out of Practice, How I Met Your Mother, Freddie, and The King of Queens were the only impressive sitcoms this week. Everything else was OK (such as According to Jim, George Lopez) or just plain old terrible (such as Stacked, WB Friday, UPN Thursday).

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, December 8

DMV - "The Next Window" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
At the Big Sac holiday party, Colette tries to impress Noa before his single “window” closes. Meanwhile, Barb’s effort to save the East Hollywood DMV backfires when she accidentally tackles the director, but assistant Sally (Leslie Jones) steps in to help.

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Secrets and Santas" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The Butlers’ anniversary plans take an unexpected turn when a blast from the past, Calvin’s ex-girlfriend, resurfaces. Meanwhile, Malcolm’s meeting gets hijacked, Marty makes a big move toward commitment and Gemma finds herself caught in a holiday misunderstanding.

St. Denis Medical - "No Wonder His Kidney Wants Out" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Ron and Alex react very differently to a seemingly selfless patient; Joyce runs into an old flame; Matt helps Bruce find a new best friend.

The Paper - "Scam Alert" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Ned chases a story about a local scammer operating through a dating app and realizes he may already have the scoop when he learns Esmeralda was one of his victims; Nicole is full of vengeful glee.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 8)

Monday, December 8

Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) - Watch Quinta on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Mila Kunis (Family Guy/That '70s Show) - Mila appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. She also talks about Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Zooey Deschanel (Physical/New Girl) - Zooey is a guest on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Sabrina Carpenter (Girl Meets World) - Sabrina appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Ashley Park (Emily in Paris/Only Murders in the Building/Girls5eva/Nightcap) - Ashley talks about Emily in Paris on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Ana Gasteyer (American Auto/People of Earth/Lady Dynamite/Suburgatory) - Ana chats about Sugar & Booze: A Holiday Spectacular with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - All Access with Linsey Davis sits down with Henry to talk about his life, career and new children's book Detective Duck: The Mystery at Emerald Pond on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Mark Hamill (The Texas Wheelers) - Mark talks about The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - Brooke co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Connie Britton (SMILF/Lost at Home/The Fighting Fitzgeralds/Spin City) - Connie tells Sherri about starring in The Family McMullen, the sequel to The Brothers McMullen, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Reba McEntire (Happy's Place/Malibu Country/Reba) - Reba talks about season two of her hit sitcom Happy's Place on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Justine Lupe (Nobody Wants This/Cristela) - Justine talks about Netflix's Nobody Wants This on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.