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

Saturday, December 20

Shifting Gears - "Nutcracker" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
This holiday season, the Parkers discover that romance isn’t always a smooth ride as Matt and Eve are on thin ice, Gabe enlists Riley to help Amelie impress his mom, and Carter seeks help with his “promposal.” Pamela Adlon guest stars.

Shifting Gears - "Danger" (ABC, 10:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When a raccoon appears in the Parkers’ yard, Matt sees a chance to teach Carter a lesson about facing his fears. Meanwhile, Riley struggles to navigate the world of dating apps and goes on her first post-divorce date.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 15)

Friday, December 19

  • Regina Hall (Black Monday/Grandfathered/Married/Second Generation Wayans) - Watch Regina on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Tom Hanks (Bosom Buddies) - Tom is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Matt Rogers (No Good Deed/I Love That for You) - Matt appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Rickey Smiley (The Rickey Smiley Show) - Rickey is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Bradley Cooper (Kitchen Confidential) and Will Arnett (Murderville/Arrested Development/Flaked/The Millers/Up All Night/Running Wilde) - Bradley and Will discuss Is Thing On? on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm. Will tells Drew about playing a dramatic role in new film Is This Thing On? working with Bradley Cooper, and his podcast with pals Sean Hayes and Jason Bateman on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Kumail Nanjiani (Bless the Harts/Silicon Valley) - Kumail chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • James Van Der Beek (Friends with Better Lives/Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23) - James opens up on his cancer battle on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
  • Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother/Star Raving Mad/Doogie Howser, M.D.) - NBC's Today catches up with Neil in the 9am hour.
  • Paul Rudd (The Shrink Next Door/Living with Yourself/Wild Oats) - Paul and Jack Black talk about Anaconda on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Robby Hoffman (Hacks) - Robby covers the news with Drew on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Zooey Deschanel (New Girl) - Zooey and Charlie Cox talk about their new film Merv with the doggie star of the film on The Drew Barrymore Show, 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)

01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series (DVD)
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two (DVD)
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season (DVD)
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2 (DVD)
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (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)
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)

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