Sunday, July 09, 2006

Summer Week 6 Sitcom Ratings; TCA July Tour Preview

Dog days of summer have begun. Week 6 Summer Ratings: Sitcom Edition:

Monday Sitcoms
  • The King of Queens (CBS) - 5.11 million, good for first in its slot, but down 2 million from last week...4th of July holiday is the reason.
  • How I Met Your Mother (CBS) - 4.67 million, down from previous week.
  • Two and a Half Men (CBS) - 6.56 million tuned in for an encore on this 4th of July long weekend.
  • New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS) - 5.32 million, down from its normal numbers, thanks to the holiday.
  • One on One (UPN), All of Us (UPN), Girlfriends, Half & Half (UPN) - Repeats of these sitcoms were ranging from 1.42-1.67 million.


Tuesday Sitcoms

  • According to Jim (ABC) 4 episodes -4th of July marathon...3.33, 3.16, 3.16, and 3.35 million...not bad for 4th of July itself.


Wednesday Sitcoms
  • George Lopez (ABC) - 4.63 million...up from previous week. By July 18, the show will move to Tuesdays at 8:30 for the rest of the summer.
  • Freddie (ABC) - 3.66 million, just a few morning airings to go, starting the 19th it is gone.
  • UPN Comedies: Special OTO airings of One on One, All of Us, Eve, Cuts...were better than last week, in the 1.67-1.87 million range.

Thursday Sitcoms
  • My Name is Earl (NBC) - Aired at 8 week and did good with 5.59 million.
  • The Office (NBC) 3 episodes - Struggled to keep the pace from 8 p.m., with 4.2, 3.67, and 3.82 million from 8:30-10.
  • That '70s Show (Fox) 2 eps - 3.4 million at 8 p.m. and 4.17 million at 8:30.
  • Everybody Hates Chris, Love Inc, Eve, Cuts (UPN) - Chris only did well with 2.54 million and the others ranged from 1.48-1.85 million.
Friday Sitcoms
  • What I Like About You, Twins, Reba, Living with Fran (The WB) - All dead last place. Reba was the highest rated one obviously.
Sitcoms tonight (Sunday) are...two more Reba episodes on The WB from 7 to 8 and Fox with Malcolm at 7, animated comedies from 7:30-9:30 and The War at Home at 9:30.

The annual TCA summer tour is starting this week. It will be from July 10-28, with cable going this week then broadcast the next two weeks. The TCA has two tours a year, one in the winter (January) and one in the summer (July).
July 10-14 will be cable networks such as TV Land, Nick@Nite, ABC Family, Showtime, etc. TV Land will announce details on its new full episode streaming broadband player that will feature many shows and even shows NOT on TV Land. So, you will want to come back here this week to find out what they are. Mr. T will be on hand to promote his series I Pity the Fool, coming later this year on TV Land. Over 30 cable channels will be presenting.
And then comes the broadcast networks. Saturday, July 15 and Sunday, July 16 CBS will be up. Monday, July 17 will mark the first tour for The CW. ABC has Tuesday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 19. NBC is up on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22. The TCA Awards will be on Sunday, July 23. Fox is up on Monday, July 24 and Tuesday, July 25. Then PBS will be on hand for the final days.
We hope you come here for the best news from this TCA Tour! It should be a fun three weeks! Beat the heat with us!
Posted by Pavan -- SitcomsOnline.com at 5:10 PM

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Wednesday, January 27

The Goldbergs - "Cocoon" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Beverly enlists the help of Erica, who has recently declared pre-law as her major, to sue her cookbook publisher after finding her book in the bargain bin at a bookstore. Meanwhile, Adam and Pops bond while taking a trip on the wild side after Adam convinces Pops to fall back into some youthful adventures.

American Housewife - "Under Pressure" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Greg ropes Katie into a double date with Principal Ablin (Jerry Lambert) and Maria (Julie Meyer) in an attempt to further his political aspirations. Meanwhile, Anna-Kat’s new found popularity at school proves to be overwhelming.

The Conners - "Promotions, Podcasts and Magic Tea" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Darlene earns a promotion at Wellman Plastics, while Ben decides on a new career path. Meanwhile, Jackie tries an herbal tea leading to an emotional revelation.

Call Your Mother - "Quaran-Jean (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
After the secret gets out that Jean came to L.A. to check on Freddie but not Jackie during quarantine, Jean plans a girls’ night for just her and Jackie to bond, but it doesn’t go as smoothly as planned. Meanwhile, Celia grows frustrated with Freddie always counting on his mother to take care of him and confronts him for taking Jean’s advice over hers.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 25)

Wednesday, January 27

  • Leslie Odom Jr. (Central Park/Big Day) - Watch Leslie on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Rami Malek (The War at Home) - Rami appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Billy Crystal (The Comedians/Soap) - Billy is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Stanley Tucci (Central Park) - Stanley will be on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Adam DeVine (Workaholics/Modern Family) - Adam appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Kyra Sedgwick (Call Your Mother) - Kyra chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Ted Danson (Mr. Mayor/The Good Place/Becker/Cheers) - Ted appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
  • Drew Carey (The Drew Carey Show/The Good Life) - Drew plays fan-favorite Clock Game for members of her VFFs for a chance to win cash and prizes on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Nico Santos (Superstore) - Nico talks about the new season of Superstore on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
  • Yara Shahidi (grown-ish/black-ish) - Yara talks about Freeform's grown-ish on Access Daily, so check your local listings.
  • Gina Yashere (Bob Hearts Abishola) - Gina talks about Bob Hearts Abishola on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.

New on DVD/Blu-ray (September-January)

Young Sheldon - The Complete Third Season Mom - The Complete Seventh Season The Flintstones - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) Head of the Class - The Complete Second Season The Office - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

09/01 - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - Season 14
09/01 - What We Do in the Shadows - The Complete Second Season
09/01 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Third Season (Blu-ray)
09/15 - Mom - The Complete Seventh Season
09/15 - South Side - Season 1
09/22 - Brockmire - The Complete Second Season
09/22 - Brockmire - The Complete Third Season
09/22 - Brockmire - The Complete Fourth Season
09/22 - Man with a Plan - Season Three
09/29 - The Bob Newhart Show - The Complete Series (2020 Release)
10/13 - The Jetsons - The Complete Series (Diamond Collection)
10/13 - Our Cartoon President - Season Two
10/23 - Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em - The Complete Collection
10/27 - The Flintstones - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
10/27 - Head of the Class - The Complete Second Season (WBShop.com)
11/10 - Letterkenny - Seasons 5 & 6
11/10 - The Office - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
11/10 - Schitt's Creek - The Complete Collection
11/17 - Carol's Second Act - The Complete Series
11/17 - Robbie - Season 1
11/24 - Corporate - Season 1
11/26 - Man with a Plan - Season Four
12/01 - The Neighborhood - Season Two
12/15 - Avenue 5 - The Complete First Season

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