Sunday, November 10, 2013

Week 7 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2013-14 Week 7 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. ABC 6.7/11 rating/share (+34% in rating from first four nights week 6); #2. CBS 6.6/11 (even); #3. NBC 5.0/8 (+4%); #4. Fox 2.9/4 (-58%); #5. The CW 1.2/2 (even).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 10.51 million (+2%); #2. ABC 10.37 million (+34%); #3. NBC 8.02 million (+4%); #4. Fox 4.74 million (-58%); #5. The CW 1.81 million (+5%).
Adults 18-49: #1. ABC 2.6/7 rating/share (+37%); #2. NBC 2.3/7 (flat); #3. CBS 2.3/7 (even); #4. Fox 1.7/5 (-48%); #5. The CW 0.7/2 (even).

For previous week's final ratings, Week 6 had NBC win the week in 18-49 for the fifth time this season with a 2.4 rating, followed closely by Fox's 2.3, CBS' 2.2 and ABC's 1.9. In total viewers, CBS prevailed with 10.495 million, followed by Fox' 7.698, ABC's 7.426, and NBC's 7.426 million. Back to week 7, 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 7 (Nov. 4-10) Analysis















Last Sunday (Nov. 3)(Week 6)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM15,812,00010,081,0005,731,0004.291.302.997:59P
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM6,961,0006,120,000841,0001.431.370.06
Animation DominationFox7:00PM1,877,000
1,877,0000.80
0.80
Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM3,761,0004,361,000(600,000)1.241.44(0.20)
Animation DominationFox7:30PM3,481,000
3,481,0001.40
1.40
The OTFox7:30PM
15,236,000(15,236,000)
5.15(5.15)preempted
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM9,377,0008,106,0001,271,0002.151.760.398:59P
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM7,551,0007,231,000320,0002.322.240.08
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM9,424,00010,130,000(706,000)3.393.62(0.23)
World SeriesFox8:00PM
15,975,000(15,975,000)
4.60(4.60)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM5,430,000
5,430,0002.43
2.43
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM17,040,00016,893,000147,0006.356.310.04
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PM3,750,000
3,750,0001.77
1.77
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM10,217,0009,350,000867,0001.631.370.269:59P
RevengeABC9:00PM6,326,0005,714,000612,0001.711.440.27
Family GuyFox9:00PM4,866,000
4,866,0002.47
2.47
American Dad!Fox9:30PM3,747,000
3,747,0001.91
1.91
The MentalistCBS10:00PM7,011,0008,825,000(1,814,000)1.101.31(0.21)REPEAT 1059P
BetrayalABC10:00PM3,436,0003,303,000133,0000.990.910.08




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
How I Met Your MotherCBS8:00PM8,669,0007,750,000919,0003.393.040.35
Dancing with the StarsABC8:00PM13,718,00013,281,000437,0001.972.08(0.11)
The VoiceNBC8:00PM11,748,00013,221,000(1,473,000)3.644.30(0.66)
BonesFox8:00PM6,974,000
6,974,0002.04
2.04
World SeriesFox8:00PM
14,446,000(14,446,000)
4.14(4.14)no game
Hart of DixieCW8:00PM1,004,0001,052,000(48,000)0.390.40(0.01)
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:30PM8,116,0007,708,000408,0002.642.70(0.06)
Mike & MollyCBS9:00PM9,216,0008,005,0001,211,0002.612.510.10vs. Big Bang (R)
Sleep HollowFox9:00PM7,077,000
7,077,0002.51
2.51
Beauty & the BeastCW9:00PM679,000832,000(153,000)0.270.29(0.02)
MomCBS9:30PM7,379,0006,636,000743,0002.032.11(0.08)
HostagesCBS10:00PM4,787,0004,901,000(114,000)1.061.23(0.17)
CastleABC10:00PM10,871,00010,687,000184,0002.172.080.09
The BlacklistNBC10:00PM10,337,00010,511,000(174,000)2.863.06(0.20)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM19,178,00019,296,000(118,000)2.873.04(0.17)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC8:00PM7,147,0004,085,0003,062,0002.531.221.31vs. REPEAT
The Biggest LoserNBC8:00PM6,821,0006,050,000771,0002.111.830.28
DadsFox8:00PM3,649,000
3,649,0001.41
1.41
X Factor SpecialFox8:00PM
4,903,000(4,903,000)
1.53(1.53)
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM3,835,000
3,835,0001.58
1.58
The OriginalsCW8:00PM2,031,0002,053,000(22,000)0.930.96(0.03)
NCIS: Los AngelesCBS9:00PM14,763,00014,897,000(134,000)2.412.64(0.23)
The GoldbergsABC9:00PM4,894,0005,430,000(536,000)1.481.66(0.18)
The VoiceNBC9:00PM11,299,00011,618,000(319,000)3.383.62(0.24)9-11P
New GirlFox9:00PM3,852,000
3,852,0002.00
2.00
Trophy WifeABC9:30PM3,659,0004,325,000(666,000)1.141.39(0.25)
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM2,882,000
2,882,0001.46
1.46
SupernaturalCW9:00PM2,150,0002,192,000(42,000)0.941.06(0.12)
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM11,789,00011,997,000(208,000)1.921.860.06
In the Spotlight Robin RobertsABC10:00PM3,385,0003,201,000184,0000.750.94(0.19)vs. Shark Tank (R)
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM

0

0.00preempted










Wednesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM9,293,0009,002,000291,0002.512.340.17
CMA AwardsABC8:00PM16,762,000
16,762,0004.71
4.71
The MiddleABC8:00PM
8,028,000(8,028,000)
2.16(2.16)preempted
Back in the GameABC8:30PM
6,110,000(6,110,000)
1.72(1.72)preempted
RevolutionNBC8:00PM5,208,0004,873,000335,0001.441.350.09
The X FactorFox8:00PM4,544,000
4,544,0001.49
1.49
MLB World SeriesFox8:00PM
19,178,000(19,178,000)
5.70(5.70)
ArrowCW8:00PM2,804,0002,367,000437,0001.010.750.26
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM9,698,00010,642,000(944,000)2.352.40(0.05)
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM
7,216,000(7,216,000)
2.18(2.18)preempted
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM5,652,0004,216,0001,436,0001.541.060.48vs. REPEAT
Super Fun NightABC9:30PM
5,166,000(5,166,000)
1.73(1.73)preempted
Tomorrow PeopleCW9:00PM1,560,0001,717,000(157,000)0.570.570.00
CSICBS10:00PM9,080,0009,495,000(415,000)1.761.720.04
NashvilleABC10:00PM
5,249,000(5,249,000)
1.39(1.39)preempted
DatelineNBC10:00PM4,400,000
4,400,0001.07
1.07










Thursday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM16,888,00011,797,0005,091,0004.922.602.32vs. REPEAT
Once in WonderlandABC8:00PM3,555,0006,980,000(3,425,000)0.922.20(1.28)vs. Charlie Brown
Parks & RecreationNBC8:00PM

0

0.00preempted
The VoiceNBC8:00PM9,737,0005,320,0004,417,0002.521.650.87vs. SNL
The X FactorFox8:00PM3,668,0003,251,000417,0001.210.770.44vs. REPEAT
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM2,587,0002,069,000518,0001.260.880.38
The MillersCBS8:30PM10,378,0009,671,000707,0002.602.080.52
Parks & RecreationNBC8:30PM

0

0.00preempted
The Crazy OnesCBS9:00PM8,000,0008,057,000(57,000)2.101.880.22
Grey's AnatomyABC9:00PM8,678,0008,942,000(264,000)2.702.630.07
Sean Saves the WorldNBC9:00PM4,551,0003,724,000827,0001.361.090.27
GleeFox9:00PM4,005,0001,888,0002,117,0001.520.600.92vs. REPEAT
ReignCW9:00PM1,640,0001,572,00068,0000.590.590.00
Two and a Half MenCBS9:30PM8,271,0008,476,000(205,000)2.022.10(0.08)vs. Big Bang (R)
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC9:30PM3,453,0003,336,000117,0001.031.05(0.02)
ElementaryCBS10:00PM8,894,0009,471,000(577,000)1.761.77(0.01)
ScandalABC10:00PM8,655,0009,179,000(524,000)2.762.90(0.14)
ParenthoodNBC10:00PM3,878,0003,673,000205,0001.271.210.06










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Undercover BossCBS8:00PM9,337,0009,051,000286,0001.801.390.41
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM6,175,0006,359,000(184,000)1.401.400.00
DatelineNBC8:00PM5,601,0002,587,0003,014,0001.000.690.31
Masterchef JuniorFox8:00PM4,209,0004,008,000201,0001.501.300.20FINALE
BonesFox8:00PM

0

0.00Moves 11/15/13
Carrie DiariesCW8:00PM804,000890,000(86,000)0.300.33(0.03)
The NeighborsABC8:30PM4,554,0004,501,00053,0001.101.040.06
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM9,385,0009,709,000(324,000)1.401.280.12
Shark TankABC9:00PM7,251,0007,314,000(63,000)2.001.960.04
GrimmNBC9:00PM4,935,0004,960,000(25,000)1.301.51(0.21)
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM1,864,0001,690,000174,0000.600.500.10REPEAT
America's Top ModelCW9:00PM1,050,0001,009,00041,0000.400.380.02
Raising HopeFox9:00PM

0

0.00Premieres 11/15/13
Raising HopeFox9:30PM

0

0.00Premieres 11/15/13
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM10,976,00011,009,000(33,000)1.301.240.06
20/20ABC10:00PM5,976,0007,650,000(1,674,000)1.401.52(0.12)
DraculaNBC10:00PM2,991,0003,387,000(396,000)1.001.28(0.28)










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
College FootballFox7:00PM2,624,0002,386,000238,0000.700.660.04
ComedytimeCBS8:00PM
3,331,000(3,331,000)
0.70(0.70)preempted
College FootballCBS8:00PM11,546,000
11,546,0003.90
3.90
Saturday Night FootballABC8:00PM2,673,0008,354,000(5,681,000)0.502.76(2.26)
Breeder's CupNBC8:00PM
2,118,000(2,118,000)
0.40(0.40)
ComedytimeCBS8:30PM
3,826,000(3,826,000)
0.90(0.90)preempted
CrimetimeCBS9:00PM
4,376,000(4,376,000)
0.80(0.80)
Miss Universe 2013NBC9:00PM3,757,000
3,757,0000.90
0.90
The BlacklistNBC9:00PM
1,951,000(1,951,000)
0.40(0.40)preempted
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM
6,385,000(6,385,000)
1.16(1.16)
SNLNBC10:00PM2,544,0002,350,000194,0000.700.700.008P


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 7 (Nov. 4-10) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThur16,888,0004.92
How I Met Your MotherCBS8:00PMMon8,699,0003.39
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:30PMMon8,116,0002.64
Mike & MollyCBS9:00PMMon9,216,0002.61season prem
The MillersCBS8:30PMThur10,378,0002.60
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun4,866,0002.47
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun5,430,0002.43
The Crazy OnesCBS9:00PMThur8,000,0002.10
MomCBS9:30PMMon7,379,0002.03
Two and a Half MenCBS9:30PMThur8,271,0002.02
New GirlFox9:00PMTues3,852,0002.00
American Dad!Fox9:30PMSun3,747,0001.91
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PMSun3,750,0001.77
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMTues3,835,0001.58
The GoldbergsABC9:00PMTues4,894,0001.48
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTues2,882,0001.46
DadsFox8:00PMTues3,649,0001.41
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri6,175,0001.4
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun3,481,0001.40REPEAT
Sean Saves the WorldNBC9:00PMThur4,551,0001.36
Trophy WifeABC9:30PMWed3,659,0001.14
The NeighborsABC8:30PMFri4,554,0001.1
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC9:30PMThur3,453,0001.03
Animnation DominationFox7:30PMSun1,877,0000.80REPEAT
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed

preempted
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed

preempted
Super Fun NightABC9:30PMWed

preempted
Back in the GameABC8:30PMWed

preempted
Comedytime (R) CBS8:30PMSat

preempted
Comedytime (R) CBS8:00PMSat

preempted
Parks & RecreationNBC8:00PMThur

preempted
Welcome to the FamilyNBC8:30PMThur

canceled
We Are MenCBS8:30PMMon

canceled
Raising HopeFox9:00PMFri

Premieres 11/15
Raising HopeFox9:30PMFri

Premieres 11/15

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, February 5

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "A Pregnancy Test and an Old Man’s Gallbladder" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Georgie’s jealousy rears its head when Mandy gets sent on an overnight work trip with her ex and current boss, Scott (Christopher Gorham). Meanwhile, Jim and Audrey panic when they find a pregnancy test in Connor’s trash.

Ghosts - "Viking Wedding" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sam and Jay try to impress their trendy city friends while a misplaced bookcase threatens Thor’s ability to deliver an important speech. Also, Isaac rallies the ghosts to help the couple navigate a tough customer service ordeal.

Animal Control - "French Bulldogs and White Broncos" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Frank scrambles to find a date for a romantic sunset horse ride; Patel hosts a "sip 'n snip" fundraising event.

Going Dutch - "None of the Good Guys" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Captain Maggie is cursed with dating bad men and Sergeant Dana convinces her to go to a single's mixer; the Colonel deals with an anonymous protestor that has infiltrated the base.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of February 2)

Thursday, February 5

  • Odessa A'zion (I Love LA/Fam) - Catch Odessa on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Halle Berry (Living Dolls) - Halle appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Nick Jonas (Jonas) - Nick is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • John Early (The Afterparty/Search Party) - John appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory/8 Simple Rules/Ladies Man) - Andy Cohen interviews Kaley on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10pm on Bravo.
  • Lea Michele (The Mayor) - Lea talks about Broadway's Chess on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Comedian and host of the hit game show Scrabble Craig Ferguson is here to play a game with Tamron on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Gabby Sidibe (Difficult People/The Big C) - Gabby tells Sherri about directing Mary J. Blige Presents Be Happy on Lifetime on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Lena Waithe (Master of None) - Lena talks about her playwriting debut with Trinity at Baltimore Center Stage on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Paula Pell (The 'Burbs/Girls5eva/Mapleworth Murders/A.P. Bio) - Paula hits the news with Drew and Ross then chats with Drew about her new show The 'Burbs on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Kevin Hart (Lil Kev/Die Hart/The Big House/Undeclared) and Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kevin and Kenan 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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