Sunday, September 29, 2013

Week 1 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2013-14 Week 1 TV Ratings (first four nights of the season, Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 7.7/12 rating/share (-3% in rating from first four nights week 1 in 2012); #2. NBC 6.3/10 (+37%); #3. ABC 6.0/10 (-10%); #4. Fox 3.8/6 (-10%); #5. The CW 0.5/1 (+25%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 12.3 million (-3%); #2. NBC 10.17 million (+41%); #3. ABC 9.41 million (-8%); #4. Fox 6.21 million (-11%); #5. The CW 776,000 viewers (+25%).
Adults 18-49: #1. NBC 3.2/9 rating/share (+28%); #2. CBS 3.0/8 (-3%); #3. ABC 2.7/8 (+4%); #4. Fox 2.2/6 (-15%); #5. The CW 0.3/1 (even).

It's a new season, and a new format to the weekly ratings report! It might be a bit more cleaner, but we are working on tweaking this and making it even better. So bare with us! By week two, you'll have actual week-to-week comparisons for most programs. So read our full night-by-night analysis followed by how the sitcoms did!
 

Week 1 (Sep. 23-29) Analysis















Last Sunday (Sep. 22)(Summer Week 17)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/29/13
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 10/6/13
Fox NFL SundayFox7:00PM

0

0.00
Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM3,829,0004,590,000(761,000)1.171.56(0.39)
The OTFox7:30PM

0

0.00
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/29/13
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/29/13
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM9,758,00011,310,000(1,552,000)3.364.28(0.92)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/29/13
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:20PM20,510,00020,543,000(33,000)7.678.42(0.75)
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/29/13
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/29/13
RevengeABC9:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/29/13
Family GuyFox9:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/29/13
American Dad!Fox9:30PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/29/13
The MentalistCBS10:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/29/13
BetrayalABC10:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/29/13




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
How I Met Your MotherCBS8:00PM9,395,000
9,395,0003.68
3.681-Hour premiere
Dancing with the StarsABC8:00PM13,565,00016,038,000(2,473,000)2.283.10(0.82)
The VoiceNBC8:00PM

05.05
5.05
BonesFox8:00PM6,743,0007,761,000(1,018,000)1.902.29(0.39)
We Are MenCBS8:30PM

0

0.00Premieres 9/30/13
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:00PM8,877,000
8,877,0002.84
2.84
Sleep HollowFox9:00PM8,586,00010,098,000(1,512,000)3.133.51(0.38)
MomCBS9:30PM7,980,000
7,980,0002.52
2.52
HostagesCBS10:00PM7,410,000
7,410,0001.80
1.80
CastleABC10:00PM11,459,000
11,459,0002.25
2.25
The BlacklistNBC10:00PM12,583,000
12,583,0003.83
3.83










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM20,002,000
20,002,0003.60
3.60
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC8:00PM12,121,000
12,121,0004.70
4.70
The Biggest LoserNBC8:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 10/8
DadsFox8:00PM3,651,0005,762,000(2,111,000)1.502.21(0.71)
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM4,034,0006,172,000(2,138,000)1.802.56(0.76)
NCIS: Los AngelesCBS9:00PM16,353,000
16,353,0003.00
3.00
The GoldbergsABC9:00PM8,938,000
8,938,0003.10
3.10
The VoiceNBC9:00PM14,351,000
14,351,0004.70
4.702-Hr , 8-10P
New GirlFox9:00PM4,039,0005,535,000(1,496,000)2.102.88(0.78)
Trophy WifeABC9:30PM6,692,000
6,692,0002.30
2.30
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM2,944,0003,827,000(883,000)1.501.87(0.37)
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM12,438,000
12,438,0002.30
2.30
Lucky 7ABC10:00PM4,427,000
4,427,0001.30
1.30
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM8,899,000
8,899,0002.70
2.70










Wednesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM9,536,0009,725,000(189,000)2.402.63(0.23)
The MiddleABC8:00PM8,942,000
8,942,0002.50
2.50
Back in the GameABC8:30PM8,015,000
8,015,0002.20
2.20
RevolutionNBC8:00PM6,807,000
6,807,0001.80
1.80
The X FactorFox8:00PM7,729,0006,618,0001,111,0002.502.200.30
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM11,265,000
11,265,0002.80
2.80
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM11,682,000
11,682,0004.20
4.201-Hour Premiere
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM9,584,000
9,584,0002.70
2.702-Hour Premiere
Super Fun NightABC9:30PM

0

0.00Premieres 10/2/13
CSICBS10:00PM9,118,000
9,118,0002.00
2.00
NashvilleABC10:00PM6,499,000
6,499,0002.00
2.00
IronsideNBC10:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 10/2/13










Thursday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM18,994,000
18,994,0005.50
5.50
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC8:00PM4,684,000
4,684,0001.20
1.20REPEAT
Once Upon a Time in WonderlandABC8:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 10/10/13
Parks & RecreationNBC8:00PM3,270,000
3,270,0001.30
1.301-Hour Premiere
The X FactorFox8:00PM6,471,0006,431,00040,0002.102.000.10
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:30PM20,439,000
20,439,0006.10

Special Time
The MillersCBS8:30PM

0

0.00Premieres 10/3/13
Welcome to the FamilyNBC8:30PM

0

0.00Premieres 10/3/13
The Crazy OnesCBS9:00PM15,516,000
15,516,0003.90
3.90
Grey's AnatomyABC9:00PM9,275,000
9,275,0003.40
3.402-Hour Premiere
Sean Saves the WorldNBC9:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 10/3/13
GleeFox9:00PM5,064,000
5,064,0002.00
2.00
Two and a Half MenCBS9:30PM11,594,000
11,594,0002.90
2.90
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC9:30PM7,503,000
7,503,0002.20
2.201-Hour Premiere 9-10P
ElementaryCBS10:00PM10,183,000
10,183,0002.10
2.10
ScandalABC10:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 10/3/13
ParenthoodNBC10:00PM5,056,000
5,056,0001.60
1.60










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Undercover BossCBS8:00PM8,130,000
8,130,0001.50
1.50
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM5,660,0006,670,000(1,010,000)
1.52(1.52)
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC8:00PM4,010,000
4,010,0000.80
0.80REPEAT
Junior MasterchefFox8:00PM4,220,000
4,220,0001.60
1.60
BonesFox8:00PM

0

0.00Moves 11/8/13
The NeighborsABC8:30PM4,110,0004,582,000(472,000)1.001.17(0.17)
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM9,380,000
9,380,0001.50
1.50
Shark TankABC9:00PM6,750,0006,857,000(107,000)1.901.770.13
DatelineNBC9:00PM6,530,0005,560,000970,0001.301.120.189-11P
GrimmNBC9:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 10/25/13
Sleep HollowFox9:00PM2,770,000
2,770,0000.90
0.90REPEAT
Raising HopeFox9:00PM

0

0.00Moves 11/8/13
Raising HopeFox9:30PM

0

0.00Premieres 11/8/13
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM11,390,000
11,390,0001.70
1.70
20/20ABC10:00PM4,620,0005,601,000(981,000)1.301.35(0.05)
DraculaNBC10:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 10/25/13










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
College FootballFox7:00PM1,220,0001,885,000(665,000)0.400.58(0.18)
ComedytimeCBS8:00PM3,610,0002,520,0001,090,0000.900.410.49REPEAT
Saturday Night FootballABC8:00PM6,360,0005,727,000633,0002.001.710.29
Chicago FireNBC8:00PM2,300,000
2,300,0000.50
0.50REPEAT
ComedytimeCBS8:30PM3,380,0002,940,000440,0000.800.460.34
CrimetimeCBS9:00PM3,660,0003,690,000(30,000)0.700.500.20REPEAT
The BlacklistNBC9:00PM3,850,000
3,850,0000.70
0.70REPEAT
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM6,010,000
6,010,0001.00
1.00
SNLNBC10:00PM2,920,000
2,920,0000.90
0.90REPEAT


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 1 (Sep. 23-29) 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 TheoryCBS8:30PMThur20,439,0006.1Special Time
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PMThur18,994,0005.5
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed11,682,0004.21-Hour Premiere
The Crazy OnesCBS9:00PMThur15,516,0003.9
How I Met Your MotherCBS8:00PMMon9,395,0003.681-Hour Premiere
The GoldbergsABC9:00PMTues8,938,0003.1
Two and a Half MenCBS9:30PMThur11,594,0002.9
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:00PMMon8,877,0002.84
MomCBS9:30PMMon7,980,0002.52
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed8,942,0002.5
Trophy WifeABC9:30PMWed6,692,0002.3
Back in the GameABC8:30PMWed8,015,0002.2
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC9:30PMThur7,503,0002.21-Hour Premiere 9-10P
New GirlFox9:00PMTues4,039,0002.1
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMTues4,034,0001.8
DadsFox8:00PMTues3,651,0001.5
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTues2,944,0001.5
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun3,030,0001.38REPEAT
Parks & RecreationNBC8:00PMThur3,270,0001.31-Hour Premiere
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun2,720,0001.25REPEAT
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri5,660,0001.2
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PMSun2,570,0001.19REPEAT
The SimpsonsFox7:30PMSun2,380,0001.05REPEAT
The NeighborsABC8:30PMFri4,110,0001
The Crazy OnesCBS8:00PMSat3,610,0000.9REPEAT
DadsFox9:30PMSun2,120,0000.89REPEAT
American Dad!Fox7:00PMSun2,130,0000.86REPEAT
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC8:00PMFri4,010,0000.8REPEAT
MomCBS8:30PMSat3,380,0000.8REPEAT
We Are MenCBS8:30PMMon

Premieres 9/30
Super Fun NightABC9:30PMWed

Premieres 10/2
The MillersCBS8:30PMThur

Premieres 10/3
Welcome to the FamilyNBC8:30PMThur

Premieres 10/3
Sean Saves the WorldNBC9:00PMThur

Premieres 10/3
Raising HopeFox9:00PMFri

Premieres 11/8
Raising HopeFox9:30PMFri

Premieres 11/8

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, April 13

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Breaking Point" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After a frightening encounter, Dave takes a hard look at his health, prompting Calvin to help him find a healthier way to let off steam. Meanwhile, Tina has a hard time letting go of old memories, and Marty and Malcolm argue over a valuable find from their past.

DMV - "Fresh Ink" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When the SoHo DMV lands a glossy magazine feature, Barb struggles with feeling overlooked, stirring up old insecurities she thought she’d left behind. Meanwhile, Gregg and Vic go head‑to‑head in a competitive quest to earn their first positive review after a rough streak online.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "Mischief and Memories" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The Dinkins family bands together for their annual push to get Reggie into the hall of fame, but Jerry Basmati stands in their way.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "A Real Cinderello Story" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Monica tries to sign an exciting new prospect; Jerry Basmati unexpectedly takes revenge on Reggie.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 13)

Monday, April 13

  • Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Watch Henry on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Tracy Morgan (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins/Crutch/The Last O.G./30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Tracy is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Maya Rudolph (Loot/Bless the Harts/Forever/Up All Night) - Maya appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Nick Offerman (Margo's Got Money Troubles/Parks and Recreation) - Nick stops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Rachel Dratch (Grimsburg/Imaginary Mary/30 Rock) - Rachel makes a special appears once on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. Andy Cohen interviews Rachel on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 11pm on Bravo.
  • Kristin Chenoweth (Stumble/Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Rachel Dratch (Grimsburg/Imaginary Mary/30 Rock) - Andy Cohen interviews Rachel on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 9pm on Bravo.
  • Elle Fanning (Margo's Got Money Troubles) and Michelle Pfeiffer (Margo's Got Money Troubles/Delta House) - Elle and Michelle talk about Margo's Got Money Troubles on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
  • Jennie Garth (Mystery Girls/What I Like About You) - Jennie talks about I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am, on Live with Kelly and Mark (check your local listings), on NBC's Today in the 10am hour, and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
  • Sarah Chalke (Scrubs/Roseanne/Mad Love/How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)) - Sarah talks about Scrubs on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Anthony Norman (Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat) - Anthony talks about Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 9am hour and on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
  • Bob Odenkirk (The Larry Sanders Show) - All Access sits down with Bob to discuss his life, career and new film Normal on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
  • Daniel Radcliffe (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins/Miracle Workers) - Daniel tells Sherri about his new sitcom, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, and his hit Broadway play, Every Brilliant Thing, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Jake and Jazz Smollett (On Our Own) - Jake and Jazz talk about their lifestyle series, Living By Design, on CLEO TV on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Dan Levy (Big Mistakes/Schitt's Creek) and Laurie Metcalf (Big Mistakes/The Conners/Roseanne/The McCarthys/The Norm Show) - Dan and Laurie talk to Drew about their upcoming comedy crime show Big Mistakes on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. Drew is joined by the entire cast of Big Mistakes: Dan Levy, Laurie Metcalf, Jack Innanen and Taylor Ortega.
  • John Stamos (Palm Royale/UnPrisoned/Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House/You, Again?) and Jodie Sweetin (Fuller House/Hollywood Darlings/Full House) - - John and Jodie are guests on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray) Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season (DVD) St. Denis Medical - Season One (Blu-ray) Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
09/30 - Touché Turtle and Dum Dum - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
10/07 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season (DVD)
10/14 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
10/28 - St. Denis Medical - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/04 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/16 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)

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