Week 12 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Week 12 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2013-14 Week 12 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu):

Households: #1. CBS 6.5/10 rating/share (+14% from first four nights Week 11); #2. NBC 4.5/7 (-38%); #3. ABC 3.8/6 (even); #4. Fox 3.1/5 (+19%); #5. The CW 0.9/1 (+25%)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 10.27 million (+14% from first four nights Week 11); #2. NBC 7.19 million (-40%); #3. ABC 5.95 million (+2%); #4. Fox 5.04 million (+20%); #5. The CW 1.46 million (-27%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 2.2/6 rating/share (+10% from first four nights Week 11); #2. NBC 2.0/6 (-39%); #3. ABC 1.7/5 (even); #4. Fox 1.5/4 (+15%) #5. The CW 0.5/2 (-38%)

For previous week's final ratings, Week 11 (12/2/13-12/8/13) had NBC win the week in 18-49 for the tenth time out of eleven this season with a 3.1 rating, followed by Fox's 2.4, CBS' 1.7 and ABC's 1.6. In total viewers, NBC also prevailed with 10.55 million, beating usual leader CBS which did 7.93 million, Fox followed with 7.19, and ABC trailed with 5.88 million.
Season to-date (9/23/13-12/8/13) 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 2.5. In total viewers, CBS is on top with 11.82 million, then NBC 10.01, ABC 8.66 and Fox at 7.32.

Back to week 12, 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 12 (Dec. 9-Dec. 15) Analysis

Last Sunday (Dec. 8)	(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	11,557,000	18,091,000	(6,534,000)	2.03	3.86	(1.83)
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	7,043,000	6,713,000	330,000	1.54	1.20	0.34
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM		1,427,000	(1,427,000)		0.50	(0.50)	preempted
Football Night in America	NBC	7:30PM	5,398,000	3,468,000	1,930,000	1.92	1.21	0.71
Animation Domination	Fox	7:30PM		2,372,000	(2,372,000)		1.00	(1.00)	preempted
The OT	Fox	7:30PM	14,605,000		14,605,000	5.24		5.24	737P
The Amazing Race	CBS	8:00PM	9,207,000	10,291,000	(1,084,000)	2.13	2.09	0.04	8-10P FINALE
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM	6,936,000	6,635,000	301,000	2.15	1.93	0.22
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM	11,464,000	9,025,000	2,439,000	3.97	3.23	0.74
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	6,854,000	3,539,000	3,315,000	3.07	1.50	1.57	vs. REPEAT
Sunday Night Football	NBC	8:30PM	19,065,000	17,748,000	1,317,000	6.92	6.20	0.72
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	4,601,000	3,390,000	1,211,000	2.13	1.62	0.51
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM		10,417,000	(10,417,000)		1.56	(1.56)	preempted
Hallmark: Xmas in Conway	ABC	9:00PM		6,459,000	(6,459,000)		1.06	(1.06)	9-11P
Revenge	ABC	9:00PM	6,040,000		6,040,000	1.58		1.58
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	5,361,000	3,487,000	1,874,000	2.69	1.70	0.99	vs. REPEAT
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	4,364,000	3,502,000	862,000	2.13	1.73	0.40
The Mentalist	CBS	10:00PM	9,973,000	9,587,000	386,000	1.76	1.67	0.09
Betrayal	ABC	10:00PM	3,053,000		3,053,000	0.74		0.74


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	4,535,000	8,035,000	(3,500,000)	1.20	2.97	(1.77)	REPEAT
Santa Claus is Comin To Town	ABC	8:00PM	5,802,000	7,070,000	(1,268,000)	1.60	1.91	(0.31)	vs. Charlie Brown Xmas
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	13,200,000	12,029,000	1,171,000	3.46	3.39	0.07	8-9P
Almost Human	Fox	8:00PM	6,049,000	5,869,000	180,000	1.81	1.73	0.08
CW Movie	CW	8:00PM		1,091,000	(1,091,000)		0.39	(0.39)	8-10P
Kung Fu Panda Xmas	CW	8:00PM	1,213,000		1,213,000	0.40		0.40
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:30PM	4,755,000	8,482,000	(3,727,000)	1.20	2.74	(1.54)	REPEAT
Merry Madagascar	CW	8:30PM	1,152,000		1,152,000	0.40		0.40
Mike & Molly	CBS	9:00PM	7,776,000	8,706,000	(930,000)	2.02	2.42	(0.40)
The Great Xmas Light Fight	ABC	9:00PM	5,500,000	7,381,000	(1,881,000)	1.44	1.52	(0.08)	vs. CMA Country Xmas
The Sing-Off	NBC	9:00PM	8,388,000		8,388,000	2.44		2.44	9-11P
Sleep Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	6,652,000	3,110,000	3,542,000	2.18	0.89	1.29	vs. REPEAT
One Direction iHeart Radio	CW	9:00PM	604,000		604,000	0.16		0.16
Mom	CBS	9:30PM	5,530,000	7,675,000	(2,145,000)	1.30	2.08	(0.78)	REPEAT
Hostages	CBS	10:00PM	4,690,000	4,513,000	177,000	1.07	1.08	(0.01)
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	5,318,000		5,318,000	1.00		1.00	REPEAT
The Blacklist	NBC	10:00PM		11,672,000	(11,672,000)		3.23	(3.23)	preempted

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	19,297,000	12,589,000	6,708,000	2.87	1.58	1.29	vs. REPEAT
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	ABC	8:00PM	6,108,000	3,446,000	2,662,000	2.09	0.85	1.24	vs. REPEAT
The Biggest Loser	NBC	8:00PM	6,243,000	6,763,000	(520,000)	1.87	2.05	(0.18)
American Country Awards	Fox	8:00PM	5,144,000		5,144,000	1.44		1.44	8-10P
Dads	Fox	8:00PM		3,355,000	(3,355,000)		1.41	(1.41)	preempted
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM		3,659,000	(3,659,000)		1.58	(1.58)	preempted
iHeart Radio: Katy Perry	CW	8:00PM	713,000	2,332,000	(1,619,000)	0.30	1.04	(0.74)	vs. Originals
NCIS: Los Angeles	CBS	9:00PM	15,242,000	9,618,000	5,624,000	2.41	1.35	1.06	vs. REPEAT
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	4,768,000	4,561,000	207,000	1.63	1.41	0.22
The Voice	NBC	9:00PM	11,518,000	12,143,000	(625,000)	3.13	3.42	(0.29)
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM		2,037,000	(2,037,000)		0.91	(0.91)	preempted
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	3,479,000	3,445,000	34,000	1.16	1.10	0.06
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM		2,342,000	(2,342,000)		1.19	(1.19)	preempted
iHeart Radio: Lady Gaga	CW	9:00PM	432,000	2,419,000	(1,987,000)	0.20	1.13	(0.93)	vs. Supernatural
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show	CBS	10:00PM	9,716,000	8,645,000	1,071,000	3.39	1.26	2.13	vs. Person of Interest (R)
What Would You Do?	ABC	10:00PM	3,129,000	3,250,000	(121,000)	0.90	1.02	(0.12)
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	9,321,000	8,216,000	1,105,000	2.20	2.29	(0.09)

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	9,919,000	10,631,000	(712,000)	2.51	2.61	(0.10)
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	8,085,000	7,411,000	674,000	1.97	1.94	0.03
Back in the Game	ABC	8:30PM	6,138,000	5,125,000	1,013,000	1.50	1.40	0.10
The Sing-Off	NBC	8:00PM	6,030,000	9,741,000	(3,711,000)	1.83	2.29	(0.46)	8-10P vs. Xmas Tree Lighting
The X Factor	Fox	8:00PM	4,965,000	5,412,000	(447,000)	1.41	1.43	(0.02)
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	3,023,000	3,240,000	(217,000)	1.06	1.18	(0.12)
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	11,193,000	8,210,000	2,983,000	2.41	1.71	0.70	vs. REPEAT
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	10,612,000	9,468,000	1,144,000	3.55	3.16	0.39
SNL Christmas	NBC	9:00PM		7,424,000	(7,424,000)		2.63	(2.63)	9-11P
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM			0			0.00	preempted
Super Fun Night	ABC	9:30PM	5,368,000	4,772,000	596,000	1.75	1.61	0.14
Tomorrow People	CW	9:00PM	1,445,000	1,740,000	(295,000)	0.54	0.62	(0.08)
CSI	CBS	10:00PM	10,175,000	8,200,000	1,975,000	1.83	1.47	0.36	vs. REPEAT
Nashville	ABC	10:00PM	5,181,000	5,704,000	(523,000)	1.40	1.59	(0.19)
Kelly Clarkson Special	NBC	10:00PM	5,306,000		5,306,000	1.41		1.41

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	17,678,000	15,627,000	2,051,000	5.09	4.80	0.29
Once in Wonderland	ABC	8:00PM	3,304,000	3,239,000	65,000	0.82	0.93	(0.11)
Sound of Music LIVE!	NBC	8:00PM		18,624,000	(18,624,000)		4.64	(4.64)	8-11P
The Sing-Off	NBC	8:00PM	4,576,000		4,576,000	1.34		1.34
The X Factor	Fox	8:00PM	4,897,000	4,932,000	(35,000)	1.24	1.35	(0.11)
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM	2,438,000	2,357,000	81,000	1.06	1.03	0.03
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	10,928,000	9,226,000	1,702,000	2.62	2.42	0.20
The Crazy Ones	CBS	9:00PM	7,866,000	7,577,000	289,000	1.86	2.08	(0.22)
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	9:00PM	8,360,000	7,022,000	1,338,000	2.68	2.26	0.42
Sean Saves the World	NBC	9:00PM	3,396,000		3,396,000	0.99		0.99
Glee	Fox	9:00PM	2,472,000	3,289,000	(817,000)	0.70	1.09	(0.39)	REPEAT
Reign	CW	9:00PM	1,855,000	1,655,000	200,000	0.62	0.63	(0.01)
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:30PM	8,536,000	8,474,000	62,000	1.91	2.32	(0.41)
The Michael J. Fox Show	NBC	9:30PM	3,003,000		3,003,000	0.90		0.90
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	9,092,000	8,291,000	801,000	1.67	1.77	(0.10)
Scandal	ABC	10:00PM	9,370,000	8,272,000	1,098,000	3.19	2.96	0.23
Parenthood	NBC	10:00PM	3,934,000		3,934,000	1.25		1.25

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	7,274,000		7,274,000	1.40		1.40	preempted
Frosty the Snowman	CBS	8:00PM		6,715,000	(6,715,000)		1.70	(1.70)
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	6,259,000	6,273,000	(14,000)	1.20	1.42	(0.22)
Dateline	NBC	8:00PM	6,115,000	7,290,000	(1,175,000)	1.10	1.44	(0.34)
Bones	Fox	8:00PM	3,514,000	6,910,000	(3,396,000)	0.80	1.66	(0.86)	REPEAT
Carrie Diaries	CW	8:00PM	784,000	896,000	(112,000)	0.20	0.34	(0.14)
The Neighbors	ABC	8:30PM	4,144,000	4,186,000	(42,000)	0.90	0.95	(0.05)
Yes, Virigina	CBS	8:30PM		5,537,000	(5,537,000)		1.40	(1.40)
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	8,907,000	5,579,000	3,328,000	1.20	0.80	0.40	vs. NCIA LA (R)
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	7,122,000	7,549,000	(427,000)	2.00	2.03	(0.03)
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM	5,260,000	6,323,000	(1,063,000)	1.20	1.58	(0.38)
Nikita	CW	9:00PM	625,000	855,000	(230,000)	0.20	0.31	(0.11)
Raising Hope	Fox	9:00PM	2,117,000	2,738,000	(621,000)	0.70	0.80	(0.10)
Raising Hope	Fox	9:30PM	1,902,000	2,135,000	(233,000)	0.60	0.66	(0.06)
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	10,750,000	5,279,000	5,471,000	1.20	1.12	0.08	vs. Grammy Nominations
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	5,948,000	5,044,000	904,000	1.40	1.09	0.31
Grimm	NBC	10:00PM	4,401,000	3,829,000	572,000	1.10	1.14	(0.04)	vs. Dracula

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		13,900,000	(13,900,000)		4.52	(4.52)
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer	CBS	8:00PM	4,870,000	5,514,000	(644,000)	1.40	1.70	(0.30)	vs. CF Post
Great Xmas Light Fight	ABC	8:00PM	3,210,000		3,210,000	0.60		0.60	REPEAT
Saturday Night Football	ABC	8:00PM		5,659,000	(5,659,000)		1.70	(1.70)
Sound of Music LIVE	NBC	8:00PM	3,160,000		3,160,000	0.70		0.70	REPEAT, 8-11P
Christmas in Rock Center	NBC	8:00PM		2,707,000	(2,707,000)		0.50	(0.50)
UFC	Fox	8:00PM	2,410,000		2,410,000	1.00		1.00	8-10P
Comedytime	CBS	8:30PM		2,929,000	(2,929,000)		0.80	(0.80)	preempted
Frosty the Snowman	CBS	9:00PM	5,220,000		5,220,000	1.50		1.50
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	9:00PM		2,329,000	(2,329,000)		0.58	(0.58)	preempted
CMA Country Xmas	ABC	9:00PM	3,850,000		3,850,000	0.60		0.60	REPEAT 9-11P
The Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM		2,496,000	(2,496,000)		0.50	(0.50)	preempted
Frosty Returns	CBS	9:30PM	4,520,000		4,520,000	1.30		1.30
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	4,960,000	1,703,000	3,257,000	1.00	0.49	0.51	vs. CF
SNL (R)	NBC	10:00PM		3,012,000	(3,012,000)		0.80	(0.80)	preempted

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 12 (Dec. 9-15) 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	17,678,000	5.09
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	10,612,000	3.55
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	6,584,000	3.07
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	5,361,000	2.69
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	Thur	10,928,000	2.62
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	4,364,000	2.13
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	4,601,000	2.13
Mike & Molly	CBS	9:00PM	Mon	7,776,000	2.02
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	8,085,000	1.97
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:30PM	Thur	8,536,000	1.91
The Crazy Ones	CBS	9:00PM	Thur	7,866,000	1.86
Super Fun Night	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	5,368,000	1.75
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	Tues	4,768,000	1.63
Back in the Game	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	6,138,000	1.50
Mom	CBS	9:30PM	Mon	5,530,000	1.30	REPEAT
How I Met Your Mother	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	4,535,000	1.20	REPEAT
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	4,755,000	1.20	REPEAT
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	6,259,000	1.2
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	Tues	3,479,000	1.16
Sean Saves the World	NBC	9:00PM	Thur	3,396,000	0.99
The Neighbors	ABC	8:30PM	Fri	4,144,000	0.9
The Michael J. Fox Show	NBC	9:30PM	Thur	3,003,000	0.90
Raising Hope	Fox	9:00PM	Fri	2,117,000	0.7
Raising Hope	Fox	9:30PM	Fri	1,902,000	0.6
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Tues			preempted
Dads	Fox	8:00PM	Tues			preempted
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	Tues			preempted
Animnation Domination	Fox	7:30PM	Sun			preempted
Comedytime(R)	CBS	8:30PM	Sat			preempted
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tues			preempted
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun			preempted
Comedytime (R)	CBS	8:00PM	Sat			preempted
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:00PM	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

Wednesday, October 30

Abbott Elementary - "Costume Contest" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
It’s Halloween at Abbott Elementary! Janine and Gregory proudly show off their couple’s costume, but it fails to translate. Meanwhile, Barbara faces pushback from parents concerned about hygiene and her beloved apple-bobbing tradition.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Saved by the Spell" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
On her first day of school, Billie uses magic to impress Roman's best friend; when a jealous Roman steals Billie's wand, he falls into the grasp of a wizard-hunting phantomus.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Something Wizard This Way Comes" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
On Halloween, Billie tells Roman about Pumpkin Belly, a ghoul who eats anyone whose house isn't spookily decorated; Justin, Milo and Giada defend the home from pranksters.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 28)

Wednesday, October 30

Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary/Fam/Instant Mom/Moesha/It's a Living) - Watch Sheryl on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Salma Hayek Pinault (The Sinbad Show) - Salma appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Kieran Culkin (Solar Opposites/Go Fish) - Kieran is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Tom Hanks (Bosom Buddies) - Tom stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Emily Osment (Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage/Young Sheldon/Young & Hungry/Hannah Montana), Tien Tran (How I Met Your Father) and Vinny Thomas (Platonic) - Emily, Tien and Vinny are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
Adam Pally (Mr. Throwback/Indebted/Making History/The Mindy Project/Happy Endings) - Adam appears on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo.
Keri Russell (Running Wilde/Daddy's Girls) - Keri talks about The Diplomat on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Matty Matheson (The Bear) - Matty talks about improvising scenes on the hit show The Bear and how he started his career in restaurants on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Anna is chatting with Drew about directing her first film Woman of the Hour, the crazy serial killer case the movie is based on, finding boundaries in her life, turning 40 and more on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez) - Mayan discusses her sitcom Lopez vs Lopez on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Blair Underwood (Fatherhood/The New Adventures of Old Christine) - Blair is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:30am.
Marissa Jaret Winokur (What We Do in the Shadows/Retired at 35/Stacked) - Marissa appears on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.
Melissa Peterman (Happy's Place/Young Sheldon/Baby Daddy/Working Class/Reba) - Melissa talks about NBC's Happy's Place on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.