Sunday, November 24, 2013

Week 9 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2013-14 Week 9 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 7.0/11 rating/share (+3% in rating from first four nights week 8); #2. ABC 5.5/9 (+10%); #3. NBC 4.2/7 (-7%); #4. Fox 3.1/5 (-3%); #5. The CW 1.1/2 (-8%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 11.18 million (+2%); #2. ABC 8.48 million (+10%); #3. NBC 6.72 million (-6%); #4. Fox 5.08 million (-2%); #5. The CW 1.68 million (-15%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 2.4/7 rating/share (even); #2. ABC 2.1/6 (+11%); #3. NBC 2.0/5 (-5%); #4. Fox 1.7/5 (even); #5. The CW 0.7/2 (-13%).

For previous week's final ratings, Week 8 (11/11/13-11/17/13) had NBC win the week in 18-49 for the seventh time this season with a 2.8 rating, followed by Fox's distant 2.0, CBS' 1.9 and ABC's 1.6. In total viewers, CBS prevailed with 9.78 million, followed by NBC's 8.8, ABC's 6.63, and Fox's 6.09 million.
Season to-date (9/23/13-11/17/13) in 18-49, NBC leads with a 3.1, followed by CBS with a 2.7, Fox with a 2.5 and ABC close behind with a 2.4. In total viewers, CBS is on top with 11.95 million, then NBC 9.7, ABC 8.59 and Fox at 7.45.

Back to week 9, 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 9 (Nov. 18-24) Analysis















Last Sunday (Nov. 17)(Week 8)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM11,681,00015,255,000(3,574,000)1.663.12(1.46)
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM6,421,0007,009,000(588,000)1.351.320.03
Animation DominationFox7:00PM
2,191,000(2,191,000)
0.85(0.85)preempted
Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM5,771,0006,266,000(495,000)2.152.080.07
Animation DominationFox7:30PM
2,630,000(2,630,000)
1.11(1.11)preempted
The OTFox7:30PM14,993,000
14,993,0005.28
5.28743P
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM9,119,0009,122,000(3,000)2.032.18(0.15)
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM6,657,0006,710,000(53,000)1.922.09(0.17)
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM14,017,00011,614,0002,403,0004.744.080.66
Almost HumanFox8:00PM9,178,000
9,178,0003.14
3.14Series Premiere
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM4,084,0004,196,000(112,000)1.801.84(0.04)9P
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM26,947,00021,090,0005,857,0009.917.782.13
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PM
3,169,000(3,169,000)
1.51(1.51)preempted
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM9,718,00010,256,000(538,000)1.451.65(0.20)
RevengeABC9:00PM5,810,0005,487,000323,0001.541.340.20
Family GuyFox9:00PM4,462,0004,185,000277,0002.251.990.26930P
American Dad!Fox9:30PM
3,545,000(3,545,000)
1.65(1.65)preempted
The MentalistCBS10:00PM9,722,0008,459,0001,263,0001.431.390.04
BetrayalABC10:00PM3,393,0003,201,000192,0000.890.790.10




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
How I Met Your MotherCBS8:00PM8,111,0008,077,00034,0003.123.090.03
Dancing with the StarsABC8:00PM13,799,00012,569,0001,230,0002.001.710.29
The VoiceNBC8:00PM7,774,000
7,774,0002.30
2.30RECAP
Almost HumanFox8:00PM6,764,0007,353,000(589,000)2.252.010.24vs. Bones
Hart of DixieCW8:00PM1,026,0001,109,000(83,000)0.400.400.00
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:30PM7,920,0008,231,000(311,000)2.722.690.03
Mike & MollyCBS9:00PM8,077,0008,652,000(575,000)2.342.290.05
The VoiceNBC8:00PM10,838,00011,986,000(1,148,000)3.493.81(0.32)9-11P vs. 8-10P
Sleep HollowFox9:00PM7,092,0007,033,00059,0002.502.56(0.06)
Beauty & the BeastCW9:00PM685,000746,000(61,000)0.280.30(0.02)
MomCBS9:30PM6,819,0006,961,000(142,000)1.931.890.04
HostagesCBS10:00PM4,536,0004,530,0006,0001.021.11(0.09)
CastleABC10:00PM10,934,00010,048,000886,0001.911.95(0.04)
The BlacklistNBC10:00PM
10,688,000(10,688,000)
2.96(2.96)preempted










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM19,662,00019,365,000297,0003.012.960.05
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC8:00PM6,895,0006,667,000228,0002.362.200.16
The Biggest LoserNBC8:00PM6,493,0006,261,000232,0001.871.850.02
DadsFox8:00PM3,209,0003,185,00024,0001.291.240.05
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM3,360,0003,260,000100,0001.491.440.05
iHeartRadio: Lady GagaCW8:00PM869,0002,403,000(1,534,000)0.301.11(0.81)vs. Originals
NCIS: Los AngelesCBS9:00PM14,993,00014,885,000108,0002.472.400.07
The GoldbergsABC9:00PM5,028,0005,117,000(89,000)1.571.67(0.10)
The VoiceNBC9:00PM11,653,00011,644,0009,0003.253.43(0.18)
New GirlFox9:00PM3,262,0003,363,000(101,000)1.721.74(0.02)
Trophy WifeABC9:30PM
3,719,000(3,719,000)
1.19(1.19)preempted
David Blaine: Real or MagicABC9:30PM7,810,000
7,810,0002.57
2.57930-11P
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM2,403,0002,657,000(254,000)1.241.35(0.11)
SupernaturalCW9:00PM2,009,0002,360,000(351,000)0.951.05(0.10)
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM12,278,00012,603,000(325,000)2.011.980.03
Scandal for RealABC10:00PM
2,823,000(2,823,000)
0.76(0.76)
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM7,490,0007,660,000(170,000)1.882.18(0.30)










Wednesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM10,176,0009,868,000308,0002.462.48(0.02)
The MiddleABC8:00PM8,530,0008,927,000(397,000)2.262.37(0.11)
Back in the GameABC8:30PM6,139,0006,473,000(334,000)1.601.83(0.23)
RevolutionNBC8:00PM5,372,0005,166,000206,0001.421.49(0.07)
The X FactorFox8:00PM5,510,0005,782,000(272,000)1.651.72(0.07)
ArrowCW8:00PM2,657,0003,092,000(435,000)1.011.18(0.17)
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM12,398,00011,629,000769,0002.812.730.08
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM10,192,00010,749,000(557,000)3.373.81(0.44)
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM5,974,0006,163,000(189,000)1.581.59(0.01)
Super Fun NightABC9:30PM5,523,0005,837,000(314,000)1.812.04(0.23)
Tomorrow PeopleCW9:00PM1,698,0001,652,00046,0000.640.590.05
CSICBS10:00PM11,195,00010,467,000728,0002.101.930.17
NashvilleABC10:00PM5,754,0005,515,000239,0001.631.520.11
DatelineNBC10:00PM4,748,0005,044,000(296,000)1.071.11(0.04)










Thursday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM18,939,00018,298,000641,0005.325.250.07
Once in WonderlandABC8:00PM3,534,0003,731,000(197,000)0.890.92(0.03)
Parks & RecreationNBC8:00PM2,811,0003,030,000(219,000)1.011.14(0.13)2 eps
The X FactorFox8:00PM5,535,0005,176,000359,0001.491.330.16
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM2,666,0002,722,000(56,000)1.251.30(0.05)
The MillersCBS8:30PM11,776,00011,108,000668,0002.752.600.15
The Crazy OnesCBS9:00PM8,599,0008,591,0008,0002.172.100.07
Grey's AnatomyABC9:00PM8,612,0008,556,00056,0002.572.59(0.02)
Sean Saves the WorldNBC9:00PM2,989,0002,641,000348,0000.870.88(0.01)
GleeFox9:00PM4,088,0004,220,000(132,000)1.431.400.03
ReignCW9:00PM1,809,0001,694,000115,0000.720.670.05
Two and a Half MenCBS9:30PM8,695,0008,662,00033,0002.132.100.03
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC9:30PM2,892,0002,526,000366,0000.860.89(0.03)
ElementaryCBS10:00PM9,243,0008,543,000700,0001.771.640.13
ScandalABC10:00PM8,932,0009,043,000(111,000)2.882.89(0.01)
ParenthoodNBC10:00PM3,653,0003,773,000(120,000)1.201.21(0.01)










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Undercover BossCBS8:00PM6,863,0008,602,000(1,739,000)1.401.68(0.28)
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM6,162,0006,149,00013,0001.201.22(0.02)
DatelineNBC8:00PM5,392,0005,893,000(501,000)1.101.13(0.03)
BonesFox8:00PM5,668,0005,180,000488,0001.501.210.29
Carrie DiariesCW8:00PM719,000783,000(64,000)0.300.35(0.05)
The NeighborsABC8:30PM3,967,0003,946,00021,0000.900.850.05
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM9,757,0009,898,000(141,000)1.501.57(0.07)
Shark TankABC9:00PM6,913,0006,479,000434,0001.801.690.11
Dateline: JFKNBC9:00PM5,770,000
5,770,0001.10
1.109-11P
GrimmNBC9:00PM
5,809,000(5,809,000)
1.56(1.56)preempted
NikitaCW9:00PM732,0001,293,000(561,000)0.200.48(0.28)vs. Top Model
Raising HopeFox9:00PM2,477,0002,831,000(354,000)0.900.760.14
Raising HopeFox9:30PM2,251,0002,027,000224,0000.800.740.06
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM11,701,00011,597,000104,0001.501.370.13
20/20ABC10:00PM6,523,0006,406,000117,0001.601.310.29
DraculaNBC10:00PM
2,992,000(2,992,000)
0.94(0.94)preempted










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
College FootballFox7:00PM2,032,0003,080,000(1,048,000)0.500.97(0.47)
ComedytimeCBS8:00PM3,482,0002,584,000898,0000.800.600.20
Saturday Night FootballABC8:00PM6,553,0005,010,0001,543,0002.001.350.65
The Voice (R) NBC8:00PM2,278,0002,397,000(119,000)0.500.60(0.10)vs. 8-10P
ComedytimeCBS8:30PM3,420,0002,627,000793,0000.700.600.10
CrimetimeCBS9:00PM4,191,0004,563,000(372,000)0.900.640.26vs. 48 Hrs
The BlacklistNBC9:00PM2,202,000
2,202,0000.40
0.40REPEAT
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM5,666,0005,951,000(285,000)1.001.000.00
SNL (R) NBC10:00PM2,718,0002,621,00097,0000.800.800.00REPEAT


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 9 (Nov. 18-24) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThur18,939,0005.32
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed10,192,0003.37
How I Met Your MotherCBS8:00PMMon8,111,0003.12
The MillersCBS8:30PMThur11,776,0002.75
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:30PMMon7,920,0002.72
Mike & MollyCBS9:00PMMon8,077,0002.34
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed8,530,0002.26
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun4,462,0002.25
The Crazy OnesCBS9:00PMThur8,599,0002.17
Two and a Half MenCBS9:30PMThur8,695,0002.13
MomCBS9:30PMMon6,819,0001.93
Super Fun NightABC9:30PMWed5,523,0001.81
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun4,084,0001.80
New GirlFox9:00PMTues3,262,0001.72
Back in the GameABC8:30PMWed6,139,0001.60
The GoldbergsABC9:00PMTues5,028,0001.57
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMTues3,360,0001.49
DadsFox8:00PMTues3,209,0001.29
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTues2,403,0001.24
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri6,162,0001.2
Parks & RecreationNBC8:00PMThur2,811,0001.012 eps
The NeighborsABC8:30PMFri3,967,0000.9
Raising HopeFox9:00PMFri2,477,0000.9
Sean Saves the WorldNBC9:00PMThur2,989,0000.87
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC9:30PMThur2,892,0000.86
Mile & Molly (R) CBS8:00PMSat3,482,0000.8REPEAT
Raising HopeFox9:30PMFri2,251,0000.8
Mike & Molly (R) CBS8:30PMSat3,420,0000.7REPEAT
American Dad!Fox9:30PMSun

preempted
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PMSun

preempted
Trophy WifeABC9:30PMWed

preempted
Animnation DominationFox7:30PMSun

preempted
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun

preempted
Welcome to the FamilyNBC8:30PMThur

canceled
We Are MenCBS8:30PMMon

canceled

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, August 24

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Murder at Sea" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Gemma throws Dave an unforgettable murder mystery birthday party. Meanwhile, Malcolm uses the celebration to introduce Mercedes to his family.

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Two-Ring Circus" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A change of plans sends Mercedes and Tina on a memorable night out that prompts several couples to take a closer look at what they truly want from their relationships. Meanwhile, Dave’s visit to Gemma’s school sparks an honest conversation about her feelings toward her job.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Gets Tested" (FX and FXX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Dennis and Dee are diagnosed with ADHD, and even more shocking: Mac isn't. They go back to school for a do-over now that they understand their brains better. Written by Charlie Day and directed by Richie Keen.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 24)

Monday, August 24

  • Glen Powell (Chad Powers/Scream Queens) - Watch Glen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Colman Domingo (The Four Seasons) - Colman appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Brett Goldstein (Shrinking/Ted Lasso) - Brett is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Adam Scott (Ghosted/Veep/Parks and Recreation/Party Down) - Adam talks about Whisper Man on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
  • Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) - Ariana talks about Scarpetta on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Jamie Lee Curtis (The Sticky/Anything But Love/Operation Petticoat) - Jamie Lee talks about Ella McKay on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.


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