Week 6 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, November 03, 2013

Week 6 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2013-14 Week 6 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu):

Households: #1. Fox 6.9/11 rating/share (+11% in rating from first four nights week 5); #2. CBS 6.6/10 (-3%); #3. ABC 5.0/8 (-4%); #4. NBC 4.8/8 (-4%); #5. The CW 1.2/2 (-8%).
Total Viewers: #1. Fox 11.41 million (+12%); #2. CBS 10.32 million (-5%); #3. ABC 7.76 million (-5%); #4. NBC 7.68 million (-3%); #5. The CW 1.73 million (-12%).
Adults 18-49: #1. Fox 3.3/9 rating/share (+10%); #2. NBC 2.3/7 (flat); #3. CBS 2.2/6 (-8%); #4. ABC 1.9/5 (-5%); #5. The CW 0.7/2 (-13%).

For previous week's final ratings, Week 5 had Fox win the week in 18-49 for the first time this season with a 3.3 rating, followed by NBC's 2.4, CBS' 1.9 and ABC's 1.7. In total viewers, Fox prevailed also with 11.347 million, followed by CBS' 9.448, NBC's 7.742, and ABC's 6.768 million. Back to week 6, 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. 28-Nov. 3) Analysis

Last Sunday (Oct. 27)	(Week 5)		This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
60 Minutes	CBS	7:00PM	10,081,000	14,953,000	(4,872,000)	1.30	2.83	(1.53)
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	6,120,000	5,582,000	538,000	1.37	1.07	0.30
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM		1,390,000	(1,390,000)		0.50	(0.50)	preempted
Football Night in America	NBC	7:30PM	4,361,000	8,778,000	(4,417,000)	1.44	3.07	(1.63)
Animation Domination	Fox	7:30PM		2,283,000	(2,283,000)		0.93	(0.93)	preempted
The OT	Fox	7:30PM	15,236,000		15,236,000	5.15		5.15
The Amazing Race	CBS	8:00PM	8,106,000	8,869,000	(763,000)	1.76	1.87	(0.11)
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM	7,231,000	7,052,000	179,000	2.24	2.06	0.18
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM	10,130,000	15,292,000	(5,162,000)	3.62	5.51	(1.89)
World Series	Fox	8:00PM	15,975,000		15,975,000	4.60		4.60
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM		3,138,000	(3,138,000)		1.31	(1.31)	preempted
Sunday Night Football	NBC	8:30PM	16,893,000	26,943,000	(10,050,000)	6.31	9.99	(3.68)
The Simpsons	Fox	8:30PM		3,126,000	(3,126,000)		1.29	(1.29)	preempted
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM	9,350,000	8,993,000	357,000	1.37	1.42	(0.05)
Revenge	ABC	9:00PM	5,714,000	6,157,000	(443,000)	1.44	1.53	(0.09)
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM		2,768,000	(2,768,000)		1.25	(1.25)	preempted
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM		2,209,000	(2,209,000)		1.09	(1.09)	preempted
The Mentalist	CBS	10:00PM	8,825,000	7,749,000	1,076,000	1.31	1.25	0.06
Betrayal	ABC	10:00PM	3,303,000	3,506,000	(203,000)	0.91	0.90	0.01


Monday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
How I Met Your Mother	CBS	8:00PM	7,750,000	7,641,000	109,000	3.04	2.97	0.07
Dancing with the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	13,281,000	13,350,000	(69,000)	2.08	1.96	0.12
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	13,221,000	13,685,000	(464,000)	4.30	4.31	(0.01)
Bones	Fox	8:00PM		7,596,000	(7,596,000)		2.16	(2.16)	preempted
World Series	Fox	8:00PM	14,446,000		14,446,000	4.14		4.14
Hart of Dixie	CW	8:00PM	1,052,000	1,047,000	5,000	0.40	0.44	(0.04)
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:30PM	7,708,000	7,627,000	81,000	2.70	2.51	0.19
Big Bang Theory (R)	CBS	9:00PM	8,005,000	7,934,000	71,000	2.51	2.36	0.15	REPEAT
Sleep Hollow	Fox	9:00PM		3,222,000	(3,222,000)		1.01	(1.01)	preempted
Beauty & the Beast	CW	9:00PM	832,000	821,000	11,000	0.29	0.30	(0.01)
Mom	CBS	9:30PM	6,636,000	7,280,000	(644,000)	2.11	2.27	(0.16)
Hostages	CBS	10:00PM	4,901,000	5,162,000	(261,000)	1.23	1.15	0.08
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	10,687,000	10,592,000	95,000	2.08	1.92	0.16
The Blacklist	NBC	10:00PM	10,511,000	10,437,000	74,000	3.06	2.97	0.09

Tuesday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
NCIS	CBS	8:00PM	19,296,000	18,998,000	298,000	3.04	3.03	0.01
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	ABC	8:00PM	4,085,000	7,395,000	(3,310,000)	1.22	2.68	(1.46)	REPEAT
The Biggest Loser	NBC	8:00PM	6,050,000	6,697,000	(647,000)	1.83	2.01	(0.18)
Dads	Fox	8:00PM		3,593,000	(3,593,000)		1.39	(1.39)	preempted
X Factor Special	Fox	8:00PM	4,903,000		4,903,000	1.53		1.53
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM		3,773,000	(3,773,000)		1.60	(1.60)	preempted
The Originals	CW	8:00PM	2,053,000	2,227,000	(174,000)	0.96	0.94	0.02
NCIS: Los Angeles	CBS	9:00PM	14,897,000	14,917,000	(20,000)	2.64	2.54	0.10
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	5,430,000	5,201,000	229,000	1.66	1.71	(0.05)
The Voice	NBC	9:00PM	11,618,000	13,143,000	(1,525,000)	3.62	4.07	(0.45)	9-11P
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM		3,740,000	(3,740,000)		1.80	(1.80)	preempted
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	4,325,000	4,047,000	278,000	1.39	1.23	0.16
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM		2,685,000	(2,685,000)		1.31	(1.31)	preempted
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	2,192,000	2,335,000	(143,000)	1.06	1.06	0.00
Person of Interest	CBS	10:00PM	11,997,000	13,171,000	(1,174,000)	1.86	2.22	(0.36)
Shark Tank (R)	ABC	10:00PM	3,201,000	3,341,000	(140,000)	0.94	1.08	(0.14)	REPEAT
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM		7,452,000	(7,452,000)		2.08	(2.08)	preempted

Wednesday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
Survivor	CBS	8:00PM	9,002,000	9,515,000	(513,000)	2.34	2.40	(0.06)
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	8,028,000	8,312,000	(284,000)	2.16	2.17	(0.01)
Back in the Game	ABC	8:30PM	6,110,000	6,274,000	(164,000)	1.72	1.74	(0.02)
Revolution	NBC	8:00PM	4,873,000	5,038,000	(165,000)	1.35	1.36	(0.01)
The X Factor	Fox	8:00PM			0			0.00	preempted
MLB World Series	Fox	8:00PM	19,178,000	14,400,000	4,778,000	5.70	4.25	1.45
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	2,367,000	2,888,000	(521,000)	0.75	0.93	(0.18)
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	10,642,000	11,552,000	(910,000)	2.40	2.68	(0.28)
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	7,216,000	10,317,000	(3,101,000)	2.18	3.86	(1.68)	REPEAT
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	4,216,000	5,526,000	(1,310,000)	1.06	1.37	(0.31)	REPEAT, 9-11P
Super Fun Night	ABC	9:30PM	5,166,000	5,786,000	(620,000)	1.73	2.14	(0.41)
Tomorrow People	CW	9:00PM	1,717,000	1,918,000	(201,000)	0.57	0.66	(0.09)
CSI	CBS	10:00PM	9,495,000	10,449,000	(954,000)	1.72	2.07	(0.35)
Nashville	ABC	10:00PM	5,249,000	5,463,000	(214,000)	1.39	1.57	(0.18)
Ironside	NBC	10:00PM		3,846,000	(3,846,000)		0.80	(0.80)	canceled

Thursday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	11,797,000	16,985,000	(5,188,000)	2.60	5.16	(2.56)	REPEAT
Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown	ABC	8:00PM	6,980,000	4,379,000	2,601,000	2.20	1.15	1.05	vs. Once Wonderland
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:00PM			0			0.00	preempted
SNL Halloween	NBC	8:00PM	5,320,000	5,259,000	61,000	1.65	1.34	0.31	vs. Voice REPEAT
The X Factor	Fox	8:00PM	3,251,000		3,251,000	0.77		0.77	REPEAT
World Series	Fox	8:00PM		13,429,000	(13,429,000)		3.63	(3.63)	no game
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM	2,069,000	2,632,000	(563,000)	0.88	1.25	(0.37)
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	9,671,000	10,744,000	(1,073,000)	2.08	2.72	(0.64)
Welcome to the Family	NBC	8:30PM			0			0.00	canceled
The Crazy Ones	CBS	9:00PM	8,057,000	8,690,000	(633,000)	1.88	2.29	(0.41)
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	9:00PM	8,942,000	8,734,000	208,000	2.63	2.84	(0.21)
Sean Saves the World	NBC	9:00PM	3,724,000	3,959,000	(235,000)	1.09	1.10	(0.01)
Glee	Fox	9:00PM	1,888,000		1,888,000	0.60		0.60	REPEAT
Reign	CW	9:00PM	1,572,000	1,833,000	(261,000)	0.59	0.63	(0.04)
Big Bang Theory (R)	CBS	9:30PM	8,476,000	8,530,000	(54,000)	2.10	2.27	(0.17)	vs. 2.5 Men
The Michael J. Fox Show	NBC	9:30PM	3,336,000	3,764,000	(428,000)	1.05	1.21	(0.16)
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	9,471,000	8,716,000	755,000	1.77	1.82	(0.05)
Scandal	ABC	10:00PM	9,179,000	8,620,000	559,000	2.90	2.94	(0.04)
Parenthood	NBC	10:00PM	3,673,000	3,946,000	(273,000)	1.21	1.33	(0.12)

Friday	(PRELIMINARY #s)		This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
Undercover Boss	CBS	8:00PM	8,950,000	9,182,000	(232,000)	1.40	1.56	(0.16)
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	6,220,000	5,131,000	1,089,000	1.40	1.00	0.40	vs. REPEAT
Dateline	NBC	8:00PM	2,610,000	6,079,000	(3,469,000)	0.70	1.29	(0.59)
Masterchef Junior	Fox	8:00PM	3,880,000	3,870,000	10,000	1.30	1.42	(0.12)
Bones	Fox	8:00PM			0			0.00	Moves 11/15/13
Carrie Diaries	CW	8:00PM	940,000	781,000	159,000	0.30	0.28	0.02
The Neighbors	ABC	8:30PM	4,590,000	3,422,000	1,168,000	1.00	0.70	0.30	vs. REPEAT
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	9,610,000	8,811,000	799,000	1.30	1.40	(0.10)
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	7,110,000	7,386,000	(276,000)	1.90	2.02	(0.12)
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM	4,950,000	6,150,000	(1,200,000)	1.50	1.77	(0.27)
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	1,820,000		1,820,000	0.50		0.50	REPEAT
The Simpsons	Fox	9:00PM		1,866,000	(1,866,000)		0.80	(0.80)
The Simpsons	Fox	9:30PM		1,697,000	(1,697,000)		0.70	(0.70)
America's Top Model	CW	9:00PM	990,000	663,000	327,000	0.40	0.23	0.17	vs. iHeart Radio special
Raising Hope	Fox	9:00PM			0			0.00	Premieres 11/15/13
Raising Hope	Fox	9:30PM			0			0.00	Premieres 11/15/13
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	10,690,000	11,270,000	(580,000)	1.30	1.29	0.01
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	7,650,000	6,601,000	1,049,000	1.50	1.48	0.02
Dracula	NBC	10:00PM	3,440,000	5,261,000	(1,821,000)	1.30	1.79	(0.49)

Saturday	(PRELIMINARY #s)		This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
College Football	Fox	7:00PM	2,430,000	12,473,000	(10,043,000)	0.70	3.26	(2.56)	vs. World Series
Comedytime	CBS	8:00PM	3,450,000	3,090,000	360,000	0.70	0.70	0.00	REPEAT
Saturday Night Football	ABC	8:00PM	8,120,000	4,059,000	4,061,000	2.60	1.08	1.52
Breeder's Cup	NBC	8:00PM	2,180,000	1,257,000	923,000	0.40	0.30	0.10	vs Grimm (R)
Comedytime	CBS	8:30PM	3,810,000	3,101,000	709,000	0.90	0.70	0.20	REPEAT
Crimetime	CBS	9:00PM	4,400,000	3,589,000	811,000	0.80	0.68	0.12	vs. 48 Hrs
The Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM	1,910,000	2,397,000	(487,000)	0.40	0.50	(0.10)	REPEAT
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	6,250,000	5,161,000	1,089,000	1.10	0.91	0.19
SNL	NBC	10:00PM	2,350,000	2,389,000	(39,000)	0.70	0.80	(0.10)	REPEAT

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. 28-Nov. 3) How the Sitcoms Did
(Sun comedies are previous week and Fri/Sat are prelim ratings)
Sorted by 18-49 Rtg
Title	Network	Time	Day	Total Viewers	18-49 Rtg	Notes

How I Met Your Mother	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	7,750,000	3.04
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	7,708,000	2.70
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Thur	11,797,000	2.6	REPEAT
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	9:00PM	Mon	8,005,000	2.51	REPEAT
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	7,216,000	2.18	REPEAT
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	8,028,000	2.16
Mom	CBS	9:30PM	Mon	6,636,000	2.11
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	9:30PM	Thur	8,476,000	2.1	REPEAT
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	Thur	9,671,000	2.08
The Crazy Ones	CBS	9:00PM	Thur	8,057,000	1.88
Super Fun Night	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	5,166,000	1.73
Back in the Game	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	6,110,000	1.72
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	Tues	5,430,000	1.66
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	6,220,000	1.4
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	4,325,000	1.39
Sean Saves the World	NBC	9:00PM	Thur	3,724,000	1.09
The Michael J. Fox Show	NBC	9:30PM	Thur	3,336,000	1.05
The Neighbors	ABC	8:30PM	Fri	4,590,000	1.0
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	Sat	3,810,000	0.90	REPEAT
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:00PM	Sat	3,450,000	0.70	REPEAT
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:30PM	Thur			preempted
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tues			preempted
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Tues			preempted
Dads	Fox	8:00PM	Tues			preempted
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	Tues			preempted
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun			preempted
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun			preempted
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	Sun			preempted
Animnation Domination	Fox	7:30PM	Sun			preempted
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun			preempted
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:00PM	Thur			preempted
Welcome to the Family	NBC	8:30PM	Thur			canceled
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	Sun			preempted
We Are Men	CBS	8:30PM	Mon			canceled
Raising Hope	Fox	9:00PM	Fri			Premieres 11/15
Raising Hope	Fox	9:30PM	Fri			Premieres 11/15

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, April 25

Young Sheldon - "A Fancy Article and a Scholarship for a Baby" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Sheldon’s published paper leads to a frenzy of grad school recruiting, and Georgie tries to speak more properly in front of his daughter.

Ghosts - "The Traveling Agent" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Pete discovers a power that he never knew he had – one that brings him closer to his buddy Jay (and further apart).

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 22)

Thursday, April 25

Rob McElhenney (Mythic Quest/It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia) - Catch Rob on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Carol Burnett (Palm Royale/Mad About You/Mama's Family) - Carol appears on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Tim Robinson (Digman!/Detroiters) - Tim is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Wendell Pierce (The Odd Couple/The Michael J. Fox Show/The Weber/The Brian Benben Show/The Gregory Hines Show) - Wendell appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Fred Armisen (Los Espookys/Forever/Final Space) - Fred sits in with The 8G Band on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Jerry Seinfeld (Seinfeld) - E! News has an interview with Jerry at 11pm on E!. He also talks about Unfrosted on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am.
Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny guest co-hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Jason Ritter (The Class) - Jason is a guest on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/The Ellen Show/Welcome to New York) - Jim talks about Unfrosted on CBS Mornings some time between 7-9am. NBC's Today catches up with Jim in the 9am hour.
Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Arsenio/Out All Night) - Vivica talks about Not Another Church Movie in the 10am hour.
Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie talks about her new book Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share on a repeat of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Pam Grier (Bless This Mess) - Pam talks about Prime Video's Them: The Scare on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Luenell (Lopez) - Luenell stops by before her performance at the famous Apollo Theater in New York City on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Tichina Arnold (The Neighborhood/Survivor's Remorse/Happily Divorced/Everybody Hates Chris/Martin) - Tichina guest co-hosts The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.