Week 11 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, December 08, 2013

Week 11 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2013-14 Week 11 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu):

Households: #1. NBC 7.2/11.4 (rating/share); #2. CBS 5.7/9.1; #3. ABC 3.8/6.0; #4. Fox 2.6/4.1; #5. The CW 1.2/1.9
Total Viewers: #1. NBC 11.95 million; #2. CBS 8.98 million; #3. ABC 5.85 million; #4. Fox 4.21 million; #5. The CW 1.99 million.
Adults 18-49: #1. NBC 3.3/9.2 (rating/share); #2. CBS 2.0/5.6; #3. ABC 1.7/4.7; #4. Fox 1.3/3.7; #5. The CW 0.8/2.3

For previous week's final ratings, Week 10 (11/25/13-12/1/13) had NBC win the week in 18-49 for the ninth time out of ten this season with a 2.9 rating, followed by CBS' 2.3, ABC's 1.4 and Fox's 1.2. In total viewers, CBS prevailed with 9.59 million, nipping by NBC's 9.52, ABC's 7.03, and Fox's 3.74 million.
Season to-date (9/23/13-12/1/13) in 18-49, NBC leads with a 3.2, followed by CBS with a 2.7, ABC with a 2.5 and Fox at a 2.4. In total viewers, CBS is on top with 11.97 million, then NBC 9.86, ABC 8.77 and Fox at 7.21.

Back to week 11, 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 11 (Dec. 2-Dec. 8) Analysis

Last Sunday (Dec. 1)	(Week 10)		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	18,091,000	11,306,000	6,785,000	3.86	1.60	2.26	751P
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	6,713,000	6,471,000	242,000	1.20	1.42	(0.22)
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	1,427,000		1,427,000	0.50		0.50	REPEAT
Football Night in America	NBC	7:30PM	3,468,000	5,318,000	(1,850,000)	1.21	1.83	(0.62)
Animation Domination	Fox	7:30PM	2,372,000		2,372,000	1.00		1.00	REPEAT
The OT	Fox	7:30PM		16,017,000	(16,017,000)		5.70	(5.70)
The Amazing Race	CBS	8:00PM	10,291,000	7,973,000	2,318,000	2.09	1.57	0.52	851P
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM	6,635,000		6,635,000	1.93		1.93
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM	9,025,000	13,713,000	(4,688,000)	3.23	4.36	(1.13)
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	3,539,000	6,778,000	(3,239,000)	1.50	2.95	(1.45)	REPEAT
Sunday Night Football	NBC	8:30PM	17,748,000	26,483,000	(8,735,000)	6.20	9.84	(3.64)
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	3,390,000	4,076,000	(686,000)	1.62	1.87	(0.25)
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM	10,417,000	9,700,000	717,000	1.56	1.31	0.25	951P
Hallmark: Xmas in Conway	ABC	9:00PM	6,459,000		6,459,000	1.06		1.06	9-11P
Revenge	ABC	9:00PM			0			0.00	preempted
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	3,487,000	4,585,000	(1,098,000)	1.70	2.23	(0.53)	REPEAT
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	3,502,000	3,861,000	(359,000)	1.73	1.85	(0.12)
The Mentalist	CBS	10:00PM	9,587,000	10,941,000	(1,354,000)	1.67	1.56	0.11	1051P
Betrayal	ABC	10:00PM			0			0.00	preempted


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	8,035,000	7,643,000	392,000	2.97	2.86	0.11
Charlie Brown Christmas	ABC	8:00PM	7,070,000		7,070,000	1.91		1.91
Dancing with the Stars	ABC	8:00PM		14,612,000	(14,612,000)		2.21	(2.21)
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	12,029,000	11,520,000	509,000	3.39	3.38	0.01
Almost Human	Fox	8:00PM	5,869,000	6,120,000	(251,000)	1.73	1.92	(0.19)
CW Movie	CW	8:00PM	1,091,000		1,091,000	0.39		0.39	8-10P
Hart of Dixie	CW	8:00PM		1,006,000	(1,006,000)		0.39	(0.39)	preempted
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:30PM	8,482,000	7,821,000	661,000	2.74	2.68	0.06
Mike & Molly	CBS	9:00PM	8,706,000	8,481,000	225,000	2.42	2.47	(0.05)
CMA Christmas	ABC	9:00PM	7,381,000		7,381,000	1.52		1.52	9-11P
Sleep Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	3,110,000	6,562,000	(3,452,000)	0.89	2.25	(1.36)	REPEAT
Beauty & the Beast	CW	9:00PM		739,000	(739,000)		0.27	(0.27)	preempted
Mom	CBS	9:30PM	7,675,000	7,356,000	319,000	2.08	2.26	(0.18)
Hostages	CBS	10:00PM	4,513,000	4,616,000	(103,000)	1.08	1.12	(0.04)
Castle	ABC	10:00PM		11,410,000	(11,410,000)		2.14	(2.14)	preempted
The Blacklist	NBC	10:00PM	11,672,000	10,964,000	708,000	3.23	3.03	0.20

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	12,589,000	11,305,000	1,284,000	1.58	3.00	(1.42)	REPEAT, vs. Rudolph
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	ABC	8:00PM	3,446,000	9,687,000	(6,241,000)	0.85	2.60	(1.75)	REPEAT
The Biggest Loser	NBC	8:00PM	6,763,000	6,614,000	149,000	2.05	2.00	0.05
Dads	Fox	8:00PM	3,355,000	3,178,000	177,000	1.41	1.20	0.21
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	3,659,000	3,691,000	(32,000)	1.58	1.50	0.08
Originals	CW	8:00PM	2,332,000	2,379,000	(47,000)	1.04	1.10	(0.06)
NCIS: Los Angeles	CBS	9:00PM	9,618,000	12,322,000	(2,704,000)	1.35	2.40	(1.05)	REPEAT
Dancing with the Stars Finale	ABC	9:00PM		14,752,000	(14,752,000)		2.40	(2.40)
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	4,561,000		4,561,000	1.41		1.41
The Voice	NBC	9:00PM	12,143,000	10,345,000	1,798,000	3.42	3.00	0.42
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	2,037,000	3,505,000	(1,468,000)	0.91	1.90	(0.99)	REPEAT
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	3,445,000		3,445,000	1.10		1.10
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	2,342,000	2,659,000	(317,000)	1.19	1.40	(0.21)
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	2,419,000	2,392,000	27,000	1.13	1.10	0.03
Person of Interest	CBS	10:00PM	8,645,000	11,892,000	(3,247,000)	1.26	2.20	(0.94)	REPEAT
What Would You Do?	ABC	10:00PM	3,250,000		3,250,000	1.02		1.02	Season Premiere
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	8,216,000	6,909,000	1,307,000	2.29	2.10	0.19

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	10,631,000	8,812,000	1,819,000	2.61	2.22	0.39
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	7,411,000	4,938,000	2,473,000	1.94	1.00	0.94	vs. REPEAT
Back in the Game	ABC	8:30PM	5,125,000	4,305,000	820,000	1.40	1.00	0.40	vs. Last Man REPEAT
Christmas in Rock Center	NBC	8:00PM	9,741,000	4,957,000	4,784,000	2.29	0.99	1.30	vs. Sound of Music special
The X Factor	Fox	8:00PM	5,412,000	4,850,000	562,000	1.43	1.23	0.20
CW Movie	CW	8:00PM		1,809,000	(1,809,000)		0.50	(0.50)	8-10P
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	3,240,000		3,240,000	1.18		1.18
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	8,210,000	11,099,000	(2,889,000)	1.71	2.36	(0.65)	REPEAT
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	9,468,000	4,922,000	4,546,000	3.16	1.30	1.86	vs. REPEAT
SNL Christmas	NBC	9:00PM	7,424,000	4,830,000	2,594,000	2.63	1.63	1.00	9-11P, vs. SNL Thanksgiving
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM			0			0.00	preempted
Super Fun Night	ABC	9:30PM	4,772,000	2,840,000	1,932,000	1.61	0.70	0.91	vs. REPEAT
Tomorrow People	CW	9:00PM	1,740,000		1,740,000	0.62		0.62	preempted
CSI	CBS	10:00PM	8,200,000	10,944,000	(2,744,000)	1.47	2.04	(0.57)	REPEAT
Nashville	ABC	10:00PM	5,704,000	2,298,000	3,406,000	1.59	0.50	1.09	vs. REPEAT
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM			0			0.00	preempted

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	15,627,000	11,116,000	4,511,000	4.80	3.30	1.50	vs. REPEAT 830P
Once in Wonderland	ABC	8:00PM	3,239,000	5,320,000	(2,081,000)	0.93	1.60	(0.67)	vs. Charlie Brown Xmas
Sound of Music LIVE!	NBC	8:00PM	18,624,000	8,468,000	10,156,000	4.64	2.55	2.09	8-11P, vs. Football Night in America
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:00PM			0			0.00	preempted
The X Factor	Fox	8:00PM	4,932,000	3,754,000	1,178,000	1.35	0.97	0.38
CW Movie	CW	8:00PM		1,070,000	(1,070,000)		0.20	(0.20)	8-10P
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM	2,357,000		2,357,000	1.03		1.03
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	9,226,000		9,226,000	2.42		2.42
NFL Football	NBC	8:30PM		21,073,000	(21,073,000)		6.91	(6.91)
The Crazy Ones	CBS	9:00PM	7,577,000	6,240,000	1,337,000	2.08	1.80	0.28	vs. REPEAT
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM		3,430,000	(3,430,000)		1.10	(1.10)	REPEAT
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	9:00PM	7,022,000		7,022,000	2.26		2.26
Sean Saves the World	NBC	9:00PM			0			0.00	preempted
Glee	Fox	9:00PM	3,289,000	2,842,000	447,000	1.09	0.88	0.21
Reign	CW	9:00PM	1,655,000		1,655,000	0.63		0.63	preempted
Lady Gaga Muppets Holiday	ABC	9:30PM		3,635,000	(3,635,000)		0.97	(0.97)	930-11P
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:30PM	8,474,000	4,460,000	4,014,000	2.32	1.20	1.12	vs. Crazy Ones REPEAT
The Michael J. Fox Show	NBC	9:30PM			0			0.00	preempted
The Crazy Ones	CBS	10:00PM		4,430,000	(4,430,000)		1.20	(1.20)	REPEAT
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	8,291,000	4,770,000	3,521,000	1.77	1.00	0.77	vs. REPEAT 1030P
Scandal	ABC	10:00PM	8,272,000		8,272,000	2.96		2.96
Parenthood	NBC	10:00PM			0			0.00	preempted

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			0			0.00	preempted
Frosty the Snowman	CBS	8:00PM	6,864,000	2,083,000	4,781,000	1.60	0.40	1.20	vs. Hoops&YoYo
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	6,340,000	5,692,000	648,000	1.40	1.50	(0.10)	vs. Grinch
Dateline	NBC	8:00PM	7,297,000	7,071,000	226,000	1.40	1.16	0.24
Bones	Fox	8:00PM	6,797,000	2,891,000	3,906,000	1.60	0.60	1.00	vs. REPEAT
Carrie Diaries	CW	8:00PM	953,000	1,199,000	(246,000)	0.40	0.40	0.00	vs. Grandma Reindeer
The Neighbors	ABC	8:30PM	4,308,000	5,275,000	(967,000)	1.00	1.50	(0.50)	vs. Shrek the Halls
Yes, Virigina	CBS	8:30PM	5,651,000	2,790,000	2,861,000	1.40	0.60	0.80	vs. Elf on Shelf
Garth Brooks Vegas	CBS	9:00PM		8,855,000	(8,855,000)		1.80	(1.80)	9-11P
NCIS: LA	CBS	9:00PM	5,611,000		5,611,000	0.80		0.80	REPEAT
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	7,458,000	4,705,000	2,753,000	2.00	1.20	0.80	REPEAT
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM	6,377,000	5,723,000	654,000	1.60	1.32	0.28
Nikita	CW	9:00PM	846,000	861,000	(15,000)	0.30	0.25	0.05
Raising Hope	Fox	9:00PM	2,663,000	1,746,000	917,000	0.80	0.60	0.20
Raising Hope	Fox	9:30PM	2,090,000	1,632,000	458,000	0.60	0.63	(0.03)
Grammy Nominations	CBS	10:00PM	5,290,000		5,290,000	1.10		1.10
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	5,067,000	4,992,000	75,000	1.10	0.91	0.19
Dracula	NBC	10:00PM	3,804,000	2,842,000	962,000	1.10	0.91	0.19

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	12,324,000	3,331,000	8,993,000	3.90	0.74	3.16
Flight Before Xmas	CBS	8:00PM		3,971,000	(3,971,000)		1.10	(1.10)
College Football overrun	CBS	8:00PM	8,240,000		8,240,000	2.40		2.40
Saturday Night Football	ABC	8:00PM	5,757,000	3,454,000	2,303,000	1.70	0.96	0.74
Christmas in Rock Center	NBC	8:00PM	2,859,000	3,052,000	(193,000)	0.50	0.50	0.00	vs. Dog Show
Comedytime	CBS	8:30PM	3,622,000		3,622,000	1.00		1.00	REPEAT
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	9:00PM	2,776,000	3,525,000	(749,000)	0.70	1.00	(0.30)	vs. Story of Santa
The Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM	2,452,000		2,452,000	0.50		0.50	REPEAT
College Football	CBS	10:00PM	1,868,000	4,760,000	(2,892,000)	0.50	0.94	(0.44)	vs. 48 Hours
SNL (R)	NBC	10:00PM	3,042,000	2,520,000	522,000	0.80	0.80	0.00	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 11 (Dec. 2-8) 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

The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Thur	15,627,000	4.80
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	9,468,000	3.16
How I Met Your Mother	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	8,035,000	2.97
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	8,482,000	2.74
Mike & Molly	CBS	9:00PM	Mon	8,706,000	2.42
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	Thur	9,226,000	2.42
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:30PM	Thur	8,474,000	2.32
Mom	CBS	9:30PM	Mon	7,675,000	2.08
The Crazy Ones	CBS	9:00PM	Thur	7,577,000	2.08
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	7,411,000	1.94
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	3,502,000	1.73
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	3,487,000	1.70	REPEAT
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	3,390,000	1.62
Super Fun Night	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	4,772,000	1.61
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Tues	3,659,000	1.58
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	3,539,000	1.50	REPEAT
Dads	Fox	8:00PM	Tues	3,355,000	1.41
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	Tues	4,561,000	1.41
Back in the Game	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	5,125,000	1.40	preempted
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	6,340,000	1.4
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	Tues	2,342,000	1.19
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	Tues	3,445,000	1.10
Animnation Domination	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	2,372,000	1.0	REPEAT
Comedytime(R)	CBS	8:30PM	Sat	3,622,000	1.0	REPEAT
The Neighbors	ABC	8:30PM	Fri	4,308,000	1.0
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tues	2,037,000	0.91	REPEAT
Raising Hope	Fox	9:00PM	Fri	2,663,000	0.8
Raising Hope	Fox	9:30PM	Fri	2,090,000	0.6
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	1,427,000	0.5	REPEAT
Comedytime (R)	CBS	8:00PM	Sat			preempted
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:00PM	Thur			preempted
Sean Saves the World	NBC	9:00PM	Thur			preempted
The Michael J. Fox Show	NBC	9:30PM	Thur			preempted
We Are Men	CBS	8:30PM	Mon			canceled
Welcome to the Family	NBC	8:30PM	Thur			canceled

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, April 6

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Gemma Johnson's Day Off" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Gemma reaches her limit at work, and when a car issue forces her to slow down, an unexpected break helps her rethink what she really wants next. Meanwhile, Marty and Malcolm’s plans are thrown off course when unexpected opportunities arise, and Dave embraces a new career path.

The Neighorhood - "A Farewell Special" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
CBS presents The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special, an Entertainment Tonight production, airing Monday, April 6 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and filmed on location on The Neighborhood's stages, the special celebrates the acclaimed CBS comedy's final season, honoring eight seasons, 156 episodes, and eight unforgettable years of laughter, heart and community, leading up to the series finale on May 11.

This celebratory event features exclusive new interviews with the cast reflecting on their journey, revisiting early days on set, and looking back at the show's evolution and cultural impact. From its heartfelt exploration of friendship and family to its comedic take on life in a changing community, The Neighborhood has become a beloved part of CBS' comedy legacy.

The special includes never-before-seen footage and archival interviews from the ET Vault, offering fans a nostalgic look at the series' most iconic moments and the relationships built along the way. Viewers will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the emotional final days of production, including the cast and crew's last table read, intimate moments from the final tapings, and heartfelt goodbyes.

Additionally, The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special brings audiences inside the cast's final wrap party, capturing the laughter, speeches, memories, and surprises that marked the end of an era. To cap off the evening, fans will get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming series finale, with the cast and producers sharing what viewers can expect as the Butlers and Johnsons say farewell to the neighborhood they've called home for nearly a decade.

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to New Horizons" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Dave’s silent auction wins lead to a classical concert outing with Gemma and the Butlers that quickly goes off the rails. Meanwhile, Malcolm’s ghostwriting gig takes a surprising turn when Tina encourages him to dive into reality TV for inspiration – sparking an unexpected obsession.

St. Denis Medical - "We Make Time" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When a doctor becomes a patient, his co-workers rally around him, whether he likes it or not; Matt and Serena need to talk.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "The Loyalty Swamp" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tobin's past comes back to haunt him; Reggie and Brina struggle to set a wedding date.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 6)

Monday, April 6

Jason Segel (Shrinking/How I Met Your Mother/Undeclared) - Watch Jason on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril) - Lisa appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Keanu Reaves (Swedish Dicks) - Keanu is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He also talks about Outcome on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Melissa Gilbert (Stand by Your Man) - ABC's Good Morning America has George Stephanopoulos' exclusive interview with Melissa sometime between 7-9am.
Laurie Metcalf (Big Mistakes/The Conners/Roseanne/The McCarthys/The Norm Show) - Laurie talks about Big Mistakes on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Mindy Kaling (Running Point/The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy talks about Mindy's Book Studio on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Terry and Rebecca King-Crews make an exclusive announcement on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am. Terry will also be on in the 9am hour.
Sterling K. Brown (Starved) and Ryan Michelle Bathe (First Wives Club/Retired at 35) - Sterling and his wife Ryan Michelle tell Sherri about the highly anticipated new season of Paradise now streaming on Hulu & Disney+ on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.
Amanda Peet (Brockmire/Togetherness/Bent) - Amanda talks season 2 of Your Friends & Neighbors and her new film Fantasy Life on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.