Sunday, January 12, 2014

Week 16 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2013-14 Week 16 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 6.7/10.5 rating/share (+46% from first four nights Week 15); #2. ABC 3.8/5.9 (+23%); #3. NBC 3.5/5.5 (+46%); #4. Fox 2.0/3.1 (+54%); #5. The CW 0.5/1 (-29%)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 10.73 million (+47% from first four nights Week 15); #2. ABC 5.92 million (+13%); #3. NBC 5.39 million (+41%); #4. Fox 3.28 million (+52%); #5. The CW 0.86 million (-25%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 2.2/6.0 rating/share (+57% from first four nights Week 15); #2. ABC 1.7/4.8 (+21%); #3. NBC 1.5/4.1 (+36%); #4. Fox 1.2/3.2 (+71%) #5. The CW 0.3/0.7 (-25%)

For previous week's final ratings, Week 15 (12/30/13-1/5/14) had NBC win the week in 18-49 for the fourteenth time out of fifteen this season with a 2.6 rating (perhaps the last time until Olympics), followed by Fox's 2.2,  ABC's 1.3 and CBS' 1.2. In total viewers, NBC beat usual CBS again with 8.54 million, beating CBS which did 6.8 million, Fox followed with 6.61, and ABC trailed with 5.06 million.
Season to-date (9/23/13-1/5/14) in 18-49, NBC leads with a 3.1, followed by CBS with a 2.5, Fox with a 2.3 and ABC at a 2.2. In total viewers, CBS is on top with 11.17 million, then NBC 9.69, ABC 7.95 and Fox at 6.94.


Week 16 (Jan. 6-12) Analysis















Last Sunday (Jan. 5)(Week 15)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM7,955,00010,470,000(2,515,000)1.271.70(0.43)vs. 8P
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM6,824,0005,766,0001,058,0001.571.100.47vs. REPEAT
DatelineNBC7:00PM5,907,000
5,907,0001.29
1.297-9P
Animation DominationFox7:00PM

0

0.00preempted
Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM
4,391,000(4,391,000)
1.40(1.40)
Animation DominationFox7:30PM

0

0.00preempted
The OTFox7:30PM27,156,00015,324,00011,832,0009.974.805.17751P
ElementaryCBS8:00PM6,750,000
6,750,0001.00
1.00REPEAT
Harry Potter Sorcerer's StoneABC8:00PM
3,708,000(3,708,000)
1.10(1.10)
The Bachelor SpecialABC8:00PM6,400,000
6,400,0001.83
1.83
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM
14,584,000(14,584,000)
4.80(4.80)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM9,741,0005,603,0004,138,0004.552.202.35807P vs. REPEAT
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM
27,363,000(27,363,000)
9.30(9.30)
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PM5,772,0004,241,0001,531,0002.941.701.24837 vs. Simpsons (R)
Kennedy Center HonorsCBS9:00PM
7,176,000(7,176,000)
0.90(0.90)
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM9,412,000
9,412,0001.44
1.44
RevengeABC9:00PM6,800,000
6,800,0001.81
1.81
Jimmy Fallon SpecialNBC9:00PM5,581,000
5,581,0001.93
1.939-11P
Family GuyFox9:00PM5,885,0003,783,0002,102,0003.071.701.37907 vs. REPEAT
American Dad!Fox9:30PM5,263,0002,154,0003,109,0002.540.901.64938 vs. Anim Dom HD (R)
The MentalistCBS10:00PM10,224,000
10,224,0001.57
1.57
BetrayalABC10:00PM3,362,000
3,362,0000.74
0.74




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PM6,820,0004,618,0002,202,0001.701.200.50REPEAT vs. Mother (R)
The BachelorABC8:00PM8,648,000
8,648,0002.73
2.73premiere, 8-10P
Charlie Brown New YearABC8:00PM
4,088,000(4,088,000)
1.10(1.10)
The BlacklistNBC8:00PM4,600,0003,275,0001,325,0001.001.000.00REPEAT vs. Game Night (R)
Almost HumanFox8:00PM6,353,0003,438,0002,915,0001.780.900.88vs. REPEAT
Hart of DixieCW8:00PM670,000
670,0000.20
0.20REPEAT
iHeart RadioCW8:00PM
1,450,000(1,450,000)
0.50(0.50)
MomCBS8:30PM5,180,0005,240,000(60,000)1.301.40(0.10)REPEAT vs. 2 Broke (R)
HostagesCBS9:00PM5,069,000
5,069,0001.11
1.11
Mike & MollyCBS9:00PM
6,345,000(6,345,000)
1.50(1.50)preempted
Rudolph's Shiny New YearABC9:00PM
3,311,000(3,311,000)
0.90(0.90)
The BlacklistNBC9:00PM3,930,0003,091,000839,0001.001.10(0.10)REPEAT vs. Game Night (R)
Sleep HollowFox9:00PM2,800,0002,723,00077,0000.800.700.10REPEAT
Beauty & the BeastCW9:00PM520,000
520,0000.20
0.20REPEAT
MomCBS9:30PM
5,348,000(5,348,000)
1.20(1.20)preempted
HostagesCBS10:00PM4,691,0004,781,000(90,000)0.990.900.09vs. Person of Interest (R)
CastleABC10:00PM8,832,0004,043,0004,789,0001.720.800.92vs. REPEAT
The BlacklistNBC10:00PM4,170,0002,836,0001,334,0001.100.700.40REPEAT










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM20,838,0008,145,00012,693,0002.980.902.08vs. REPEAT
NE Rockin' Eve 30 Greatest Women in MusicABC8:00PM
7,524,000(7,524,000)
2.05(2.05)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC8:00PM6,631,000
6,631,0002.23
2.23
The Biggest LoserNBC8:00PM5,458,0006,107,000(649,000)1.661.640.028-10P, vs. Toast to 2013
DadsFox8:00PM3,636,0001,753,0001,883,0001.480.700.78vs. REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM3,443,0001,347,0002,096,0001.500.501.00vs. REPEAT
iHeart RadioCW8:00PM
1,382,000(1,382,000)
0.60(0.60)
The OriginalsCW8:00PM910,000
910,0000.30
0.30REPEAT
Intelligence CBS9:00PM16,485,0006,299,00010,186,0002.390.701.69premiere vs. NCIS LA (R)
The GoldbergsABC9:00PM5,284,000
5,284,0001.71
1.71
New GirlFox9:00PM3,196,0001,007,0002,189,0001.640.401.24vs. REPEAT
Trophy WifeABC9:30PM3,832,000
3,832,0001.14
1.14
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM2,616,000888,0001,728,0001.300.301.00vs. REPEAT
SupernaturalCW9:00PM890,000
890,0000.40
0.40REPEAT
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM12,102,0004,502,0007,600,0001.950.501.45vs. REPEAT
Killer WomenABC10:00PM3,956,00012,185,000(8,229,000)0.863.76(2.90)premiere, vs. Rockin Eve Prime
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM6,872,0005,738,0001,134,0001.951.750.20vs. New Year's 2013










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PM5,940,000
5,940,0001.50
1.50REPEAT
Hawaii Five-0CBS8:00PM
6,270,000(6,270,000)
0.90(0.90)
The MiddleABC8:00PM8,821,0005,466,0003,355,0002.221.201.02vs. REPEAT
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:30PM6,350,000
6,350,0001.50
1.50REPEAT
Super Fun NightABC8:30PM4,871,0004,734,000137,0001.511.200.31vs. Goldbergs (R)
RevolutionNBC8:00PM5,929,0002,012,0003,917,0001.530.401.13vs. REPEAT
Fox Movie: Step BrothersFox8:00PM2,910,000
2,910,0001.20
1.208-10P
DadsFox8:00PM
2,152,000(2,152,000)
0.80(0.80)
ArrowCW8:00PM1,150,0001,023,000127,0000.300.300.00REPEAT
DadsFox8:30PM
1,797,000(1,797,000)
0.70(0.70)
People's Choice AwardsCBS9:00PM10,356,000
10,356,0002.40
2.409-11P
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM
7,125,000(7,125,000)
1.30(1.30)preempted
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM9,513,0005,304,0004,209,0003.461.501.96vs. REPEAT
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM8,815,0002,956,0005,859,0002.130.701.43vs. REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox9:00PM
1,583,000(1,583,000)
0.60(0.60)
Super Fun NightABC9:30PM4,683,0003,642,0001,041,0001.691.000.69vs. REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox9:30PM
1,395,000(1,395,000)
0.50(0.50)
Tomorrow PeopleCW9:00PM750,000923,000(173,000)0.200.30(0.10)REPEAT
CSICBS10:00PM
6,671,000(6,671,000)
1.00(1.00)preempted
David Blaine: Real or MagicABC10:00PM3,850,0002,351,0001,499,0001.400.500.90REPEAT vs. Nashville (R)
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM8,589,0003,737,0004,852,0002.131.001.13premiere, vs. SVU (R)










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM20,345,00019,200,0001,145,0005.685.410.27
The TasteABC8:00PM4,472,0004,746,000(274,000)1.281.250.03
CommunityNBC8:00PM3,579,0003,494,00085,0001.371.310.06vs. 2 eps
Sleepy HollowFox8:00PM2,370,0002,072,000298,0000.700.600.10REPEAT
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM950,000791,000159,0000.400.300.10REPEAT
The MillersCBS8:30PM13,386,00011,332,0002,054,0003.262.840.42
Parks & RecreationNBC8:30PM3,425,000
3,425,0001.47
1.47
The Crazy OnesCBS9:00PM9,522,0008,196,0001,326,0002.411.990.42
Sean Saves the WorldNBC9:00PM3,121,0002,790,000331,0000.990.850.14
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM2,480,0003,057,000(577,000)0.700.700.00REPEAT vs. Bones (R)
ReignCW9:00PM950,000790,000160,0000.300.200.10REPEAT
Two and a Half MenCBS9:30PM9,579,0008,736,000843,0002.402.180.22
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC9:30PM3,111,0002,502,000609,0000.960.760.20
ElementaryCBS10:00PM9,974,0009,035,000939,0002.011.850.16
The AssetsABC10:00PM2,920,0003,773,000(853,000)0.600.66(0.06)
ParenthoodNBC10:00PM4,256,0003,960,000296,0001.281.260.02










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
IntellgenceCBS8:00PM5,046,0005,530,000(484,000)0.901.20(0.30)vs. Boss (R)
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM7,173,0005,160,0002,013,0001.501.100.40vs. REPEAT
Going for GoldNBC8:00PM3,606,0007,929,000(4,323,000)0.801.51(0.71)vs. Dateline
Cotton BowlFox8:00PM
6,541,000(6,541,000)
1.94(1.94)
BonesFox8:00PM6,788,000
6,788,0001.50
1.50
Carrie DiariesCW8:00PM837,000994,000(157,000)0.300.38(0.08)
The NeighborsABC8:30PM4,909,0004,430,000479,0001.101.000.10vs. Last Man (R)
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM10,442,0005,990,0004,452,0001.500.900.60vs. REPEAT
Shark TankABC9:00PM7,305,0005,380,0001,925,0002.101.400.70vs. REPEAT
GrimmNBC9:00PM5,228,0005,683,000(455,000)1.301.46(0.16)
SupernaturalCW9:00PM470,000830,000(360,000)0.200.30(0.10)REPEAT
Raising HopeFox9:00PM2,679,000
2,679,0000.80
0.80
EnlistedFox9:30PM2,386,000
2,386,0000.70
0.70premiere
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM12,490,0008,030,0004,460,0001.500.900.60vs. REPEAT
20/20ABC10:00PM6,718,0006,055,000663,0001.701.460.24
DraculaNBC10:00PM2,591,0002,900,000(309,000)0.800.86(0.06)










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NFL AFC PlayoffCBS8:00PM27,876,000
27,876,0008.90
8.908-11P
ComedytimeCBS8:00PM
1,571,000(1,571,000)
0.30(0.30)preempted
The BachelorABC8:00PM1,417,0002,666,000(1,249,000)0.300.70(0.40)REPEAT vs. ABC Movie
Figure Skating Champ.NBC8:00PM4,123,00034,363,000(30,240,000)0.7011.39(10.69)vs. NFL Wild Card
Almost HumanFox8:00PM4,574,0001,700,0002,874,0001.600.301.30REPEAT
ComedytimeCBS8:30PM
1,655,000(1,655,000)
0.40(0.40)preempted
CrimetimeCBS9:00PM
2,734,000(2,734,000)
0.40(0.40)preempted
The BlacklistNBC9:00PM

0

0.00preempted
BonesFox9:00PM2,929,0001,629,0001,300,0000.800.400.40REPEAT
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM
4,670,000(4,670,000)
0.68(0.68)preempted
Killer WomenABC10:00PM2,646,0002,291,000355,0000.400.60(0.20)REPEAT vs. Shield (R)
SNL (R) NBC10:00PM

0

0.00preempted


Back to week 16, 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:
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 16 (Jan. 6-12) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThur20,345,0005.68
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun9,741,0004.558:07P
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed9,513,0003.46
The MillersCBS8:30PMThur13,386,0003.26
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun5,885,0003.079:07P
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PMSun5,772,0002.948:37P
American Dad!Fox9:30PMSun5,263,0002.549:38P
The Crazy OnesCBS9:00PMThur9,522,0002.41
Two and a Half MenCBS9:30PMThur9,579,0002.40
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed8,821,0002.22
The GoldbergsABC9:00PMTues5,284,0001.71
Super Fun NightABC9:30PMWed4,683,0001.69
New GirlFox9:00PMTues3,196,0001.64
Super Fun NightABC8:30PMWed4,871,0001.51
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PMWed5,940,0001.50REPEAT
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:30PMWed6,350,0001.50REPEAT
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri7,173,0001.5
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMTues3,443,0001.50
DadsFox8:00PMTues3,636,0001.48
Parks & RecreationNBC8:30PMThur3,425,0001.47
CommunityNBC8:00PMThur3,579,0001.37
MomCBS8:30PMMon5,180,0001.30REPEAT
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTues2,616,0001.30
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PMMon6,820,0001.20REPEAT
Trophy WifeABC9:30PMTues3,832,0001.14
The NeighborsABC8:30PMFri4,909,0001.1
Sean Saves the WorldNBC9:00PMThur3,121,0000.99
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC9:30PMThur3,111,0000.96
Raising HopeFox9:00PMFri2,679,0000.8
EnlistedFox9:30PMFri2,386,0000.7premiere
Mike & MollyCBS9:00PMMon

preempted
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:30PMMon

preempted
MomCBS9:30PMMon

preempted
How I Met Your MotherCBS8:00PMMon

preempted
Comedytime (R) CBS8:30PMSat

preempted
Comedytime (R) CBS8:00PMSat

preempted
Animnation DominationFox7:30PMSun

preempted
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun

preempted
We Are MenCBS8:30PMMon

canceled
Welcome to the FamilyNBC8:30PMThur

canceled
Back in the GameABC8:30PMWed

canceled


SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


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