Week 16 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

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 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	7,955,000	10,470,000	(2,515,000)	1.27	1.70	(0.43)	vs. 8P
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	6,824,000	5,766,000	1,058,000	1.57	1.10	0.47	vs. REPEAT
Dateline	NBC	7:00PM	5,907,000		5,907,000	1.29		1.29	7-9P
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM			0			0.00	preempted
Football Night in America	NBC	7:30PM		4,391,000	(4,391,000)		1.40	(1.40)
Animation Domination	Fox	7:30PM			0			0.00	preempted
The OT	Fox	7:30PM	27,156,000	15,324,000	11,832,000	9.97	4.80	5.17	751P
Elementary	CBS	8:00PM	6,750,000		6,750,000	1.00		1.00	REPEAT
Harry Potter Sorcerer's Stone	ABC	8:00PM		3,708,000	(3,708,000)		1.10	(1.10)
The Bachelor Special	ABC	8:00PM	6,400,000		6,400,000	1.83		1.83
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM		14,584,000	(14,584,000)		4.80	(4.80)
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	9,741,000	5,603,000	4,138,000	4.55	2.20	2.35	807P vs. REPEAT
Sunday Night Football	NBC	8:30PM		27,363,000	(27,363,000)		9.30	(9.30)
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	5,772,000	4,241,000	1,531,000	2.94	1.70	1.24	837 vs. Simpsons (R)
Kennedy Center Honors	CBS	9:00PM		7,176,000	(7,176,000)		0.90	(0.90)
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM	9,412,000		9,412,000	1.44		1.44
Revenge	ABC	9:00PM	6,800,000		6,800,000	1.81		1.81
Jimmy Fallon Special	NBC	9:00PM	5,581,000		5,581,000	1.93		1.93	9-11P
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	5,885,000	3,783,000	2,102,000	3.07	1.70	1.37	907 vs. REPEAT
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	5,263,000	2,154,000	3,109,000	2.54	0.90	1.64	938 vs. Anim Dom HD (R)
The Mentalist	CBS	10:00PM	10,224,000		10,224,000	1.57		1.57
Betrayal	ABC	10:00PM	3,362,000		3,362,000	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
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:00PM	6,820,000	4,618,000	2,202,000	1.70	1.20	0.50	REPEAT vs. Mother (R)
The Bachelor	ABC	8:00PM	8,648,000		8,648,000	2.73		2.73	premiere, 8-10P
Charlie Brown New Year	ABC	8:00PM		4,088,000	(4,088,000)		1.10	(1.10)
The Blacklist	NBC	8:00PM	4,600,000	3,275,000	1,325,000	1.00	1.00	0.00	REPEAT vs. Game Night (R)
Almost Human	Fox	8:00PM	6,353,000	3,438,000	2,915,000	1.78	0.90	0.88	vs. REPEAT
Hart of Dixie	CW	8:00PM	670,000		670,000	0.20		0.20	REPEAT
iHeart Radio	CW	8:00PM		1,450,000	(1,450,000)		0.50	(0.50)
Mom	CBS	8:30PM	5,180,000	5,240,000	(60,000)	1.30	1.40	(0.10)	REPEAT vs. 2 Broke (R)
Hostages	CBS	9:00PM	5,069,000		5,069,000	1.11		1.11
Mike & Molly	CBS	9:00PM		6,345,000	(6,345,000)		1.50	(1.50)	preempted
Rudolph's Shiny New Year	ABC	9:00PM		3,311,000	(3,311,000)		0.90	(0.90)
The Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM	3,930,000	3,091,000	839,000	1.00	1.10	(0.10)	REPEAT vs. Game Night (R)
Sleep Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	2,800,000	2,723,000	77,000	0.80	0.70	0.10	REPEAT
Beauty & the Beast	CW	9:00PM	520,000		520,000	0.20		0.20	REPEAT
Mom	CBS	9:30PM		5,348,000	(5,348,000)		1.20	(1.20)	preempted
Hostages	CBS	10:00PM	4,691,000	4,781,000	(90,000)	0.99	0.90	0.09	vs. Person of Interest (R)
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	8,832,000	4,043,000	4,789,000	1.72	0.80	0.92	vs. REPEAT
The Blacklist	NBC	10:00PM	4,170,000	2,836,000	1,334,000	1.10	0.70	0.40	REPEAT

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	20,838,000	8,145,000	12,693,000	2.98	0.90	2.08	vs. REPEAT
NE Rockin' Eve 30 Greatest Women in Music	ABC	8:00PM		7,524,000	(7,524,000)		2.05	(2.05)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	ABC	8:00PM	6,631,000		6,631,000	2.23		2.23
The Biggest Loser	NBC	8:00PM	5,458,000	6,107,000	(649,000)	1.66	1.64	0.02	8-10P, vs. Toast to 2013
Dads	Fox	8:00PM	3,636,000	1,753,000	1,883,000	1.48	0.70	0.78	vs. REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	3,443,000	1,347,000	2,096,000	1.50	0.50	1.00	vs. REPEAT
iHeart Radio	CW	8:00PM		1,382,000	(1,382,000)		0.60	(0.60)
The Originals	CW	8:00PM	910,000		910,000	0.30		0.30	REPEAT
Intelligence	CBS	9:00PM	16,485,000	6,299,000	10,186,000	2.39	0.70	1.69	premiere vs. NCIS LA (R)
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	5,284,000		5,284,000	1.71		1.71
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	3,196,000	1,007,000	2,189,000	1.64	0.40	1.24	vs. REPEAT
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	3,832,000		3,832,000	1.14		1.14
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	2,616,000	888,000	1,728,000	1.30	0.30	1.00	vs. REPEAT
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	890,000		890,000	0.40		0.40	REPEAT
Person of Interest	CBS	10:00PM	12,102,000	4,502,000	7,600,000	1.95	0.50	1.45	vs. REPEAT
Killer Women	ABC	10:00PM	3,956,000	12,185,000	(8,229,000)	0.86	3.76	(2.90)	premiere, vs. Rockin Eve Prime
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	6,872,000	5,738,000	1,134,000	1.95	1.75	0.20	vs. New Year's 2013

Wednesday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:00PM	5,940,000		5,940,000	1.50		1.50	REPEAT
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	8:00PM		6,270,000	(6,270,000)		0.90	(0.90)
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	8,821,000	5,466,000	3,355,000	2.22	1.20	1.02	vs. REPEAT
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:30PM	6,350,000		6,350,000	1.50		1.50	REPEAT
Super Fun Night	ABC	8:30PM	4,871,000	4,734,000	137,000	1.51	1.20	0.31	vs. Goldbergs (R)
Revolution	NBC	8:00PM	5,929,000	2,012,000	3,917,000	1.53	0.40	1.13	vs. REPEAT
Fox Movie: Step Brothers	Fox	8:00PM	2,910,000		2,910,000	1.20		1.20	8-10P
Dads	Fox	8:00PM		2,152,000	(2,152,000)		0.80	(0.80)
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	1,150,000	1,023,000	127,000	0.30	0.30	0.00	REPEAT
Dads	Fox	8:30PM		1,797,000	(1,797,000)		0.70	(0.70)
People's Choice Awards	CBS	9:00PM	10,356,000		10,356,000	2.40		2.40	9-11P
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM		7,125,000	(7,125,000)		1.30	(1.30)	preempted
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	9,513,000	5,304,000	4,209,000	3.46	1.50	1.96	vs. REPEAT
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	8,815,000	2,956,000	5,859,000	2.13	0.70	1.43	vs. REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	9:00PM		1,583,000	(1,583,000)		0.60	(0.60)
Super Fun Night	ABC	9:30PM	4,683,000	3,642,000	1,041,000	1.69	1.00	0.69	vs. REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	9:30PM		1,395,000	(1,395,000)		0.50	(0.50)
Tomorrow People	CW	9:00PM	750,000	923,000	(173,000)	0.20	0.30	(0.10)	REPEAT
CSI	CBS	10:00PM		6,671,000	(6,671,000)		1.00	(1.00)	preempted
David Blaine: Real or Magic	ABC	10:00PM	3,850,000	2,351,000	1,499,000	1.40	0.50	0.90	REPEAT vs. Nashville (R)
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM	8,589,000	3,737,000	4,852,000	2.13	1.00	1.13	premiere, vs. SVU (R)

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	20,345,000	19,200,000	1,145,000	5.68	5.41	0.27
The Taste	ABC	8:00PM	4,472,000	4,746,000	(274,000)	1.28	1.25	0.03
Community	NBC	8:00PM	3,579,000	3,494,000	85,000	1.37	1.31	0.06	vs. 2 eps
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	8:00PM	2,370,000	2,072,000	298,000	0.70	0.60	0.10	REPEAT
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM	950,000	791,000	159,000	0.40	0.30	0.10	REPEAT
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	13,386,000	11,332,000	2,054,000	3.26	2.84	0.42
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:30PM	3,425,000		3,425,000	1.47		1.47
The Crazy Ones	CBS	9:00PM	9,522,000	8,196,000	1,326,000	2.41	1.99	0.42
Sean Saves the World	NBC	9:00PM	3,121,000	2,790,000	331,000	0.99	0.85	0.14
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	2,480,000	3,057,000	(577,000)	0.70	0.70	0.00	REPEAT vs. Bones (R)
Reign	CW	9:00PM	950,000	790,000	160,000	0.30	0.20	0.10	REPEAT
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:30PM	9,579,000	8,736,000	843,000	2.40	2.18	0.22
The Michael J. Fox Show	NBC	9:30PM	3,111,000	2,502,000	609,000	0.96	0.76	0.20
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	9,974,000	9,035,000	939,000	2.01	1.85	0.16
The Assets	ABC	10:00PM	2,920,000	3,773,000	(853,000)	0.60	0.66	(0.06)
Parenthood	NBC	10:00PM	4,256,000	3,960,000	296,000	1.28	1.26	0.02

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
Intellgence	CBS	8:00PM	5,046,000	5,530,000	(484,000)	0.90	1.20	(0.30)	vs. Boss (R)
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	7,173,000	5,160,000	2,013,000	1.50	1.10	0.40	vs. REPEAT
Going for Gold	NBC	8:00PM	3,606,000	7,929,000	(4,323,000)	0.80	1.51	(0.71)	vs. Dateline
Cotton Bowl	Fox	8:00PM		6,541,000	(6,541,000)		1.94	(1.94)
Bones	Fox	8:00PM	6,788,000		6,788,000	1.50		1.50
Carrie Diaries	CW	8:00PM	837,000	994,000	(157,000)	0.30	0.38	(0.08)
The Neighbors	ABC	8:30PM	4,909,000	4,430,000	479,000	1.10	1.00	0.10	vs. Last Man (R)
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	10,442,000	5,990,000	4,452,000	1.50	0.90	0.60	vs. REPEAT
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	7,305,000	5,380,000	1,925,000	2.10	1.40	0.70	vs. REPEAT
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM	5,228,000	5,683,000	(455,000)	1.30	1.46	(0.16)
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	470,000	830,000	(360,000)	0.20	0.30	(0.10)	REPEAT
Raising Hope	Fox	9:00PM	2,679,000		2,679,000	0.80		0.80
Enlisted	Fox	9:30PM	2,386,000		2,386,000	0.70		0.70	premiere
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	12,490,000	8,030,000	4,460,000	1.50	0.90	0.60	vs. REPEAT
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	6,718,000	6,055,000	663,000	1.70	1.46	0.24
Dracula	NBC	10:00PM	2,591,000	2,900,000	(309,000)	0.80	0.86	(0.06)

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
NFL AFC Playoff	CBS	8:00PM	27,876,000		27,876,000	8.90		8.90	8-11P
Comedytime	CBS	8:00PM		1,571,000	(1,571,000)		0.30	(0.30)	preempted
The Bachelor	ABC	8:00PM	1,417,000	2,666,000	(1,249,000)	0.30	0.70	(0.40)	REPEAT vs. ABC Movie
Figure Skating Champ.	NBC	8:00PM	4,123,000	34,363,000	(30,240,000)	0.70	11.39	(10.69)	vs. NFL Wild Card
Almost Human	Fox	8:00PM	4,574,000	1,700,000	2,874,000	1.60	0.30	1.30	REPEAT
Comedytime	CBS	8:30PM		1,655,000	(1,655,000)		0.40	(0.40)	preempted
Crimetime	CBS	9:00PM		2,734,000	(2,734,000)		0.40	(0.40)	preempted
The Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM			0			0.00	preempted
Bones	Fox	9:00PM	2,929,000	1,629,000	1,300,000	0.80	0.40	0.40	REPEAT
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM		4,670,000	(4,670,000)		0.68	(0.68)	preempted
Killer Women	ABC	10:00PM	2,646,000	2,291,000	355,000	0.40	0.60	(0.20)	REPEAT vs. Shield (R)
SNL (R)	NBC	10:00PM			0			0.00	preempted

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
Title	Network	Time	Day	Total Viewers	18-49 Rtg	Notes

The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Thur	20,345,000	5.68
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	9,741,000	4.55	8:07P
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	9,513,000	3.46
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	Thur	13,386,000	3.26
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	5,885,000	3.07	9:07P
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	5,772,000	2.94	8:37P
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	5,263,000	2.54	9:38P
The Crazy Ones	CBS	9:00PM	Thur	9,522,000	2.41
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:30PM	Thur	9,579,000	2.40
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	8,821,000	2.22
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	Tues	5,284,000	1.71
Super Fun Night	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	4,683,000	1.69
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tues	3,196,000	1.64
Super Fun Night	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	4,871,000	1.51
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:00PM	Wed	5,940,000	1.50	REPEAT
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:30PM	Wed	6,350,000	1.50	REPEAT
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	7,173,000	1.5
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Tues	3,443,000	1.50
Dads	Fox	8:00PM	Tues	3,636,000	1.48
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:30PM	Thur	3,425,000	1.47
Community	NBC	8:00PM	Thur	3,579,000	1.37
Mom	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	5,180,000	1.30	REPEAT
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	Tues	2,616,000	1.30
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	6,820,000	1.20	REPEAT
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	Tues	3,832,000	1.14
The Neighbors	ABC	8:30PM	Fri	4,909,000	1.1
Sean Saves the World	NBC	9:00PM	Thur	3,121,000	0.99
The Michael J. Fox Show	NBC	9:30PM	Thur	3,111,000	0.96
Raising Hope	Fox	9:00PM	Fri	2,679,000	0.8
Enlisted	Fox	9:30PM	Fri	2,386,000	0.7	premiere
Mike & Molly	CBS	9:00PM	Mon			preempted
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:30PM	Mon			preempted
Mom	CBS	9:30PM	Mon			preempted
How I Met Your Mother	CBS	8:00PM	Mon			preempted
Comedytime (R)	CBS	8:30PM	Sat			preempted
Comedytime (R)	CBS	8:00PM	Sat			preempted
Animnation Domination	Fox	7:30PM	Sun			preempted
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun			preempted
We Are Men	CBS	8:30PM	Mon			canceled
Welcome to the Family	NBC	8:30PM	Thur			canceled
Back in the Game	ABC	8:30PM	Wed			canceled

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Monday, April 19

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to the Hero" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Dave earns Calvin’s respect when he thwarts a robbery at the barbershop, until the recognition goes to his head and he starts exaggerating the truth. Also, Marty invites an anxious Gemma to give his new stress-busting hobby a try.

Bob Hearts Abishola - "A Tough Old Bird" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Bob and Abishola try to help a sad and volatile Kemi who, after being dumped by Chukwuemeka, struggles with the possibility that her happiest days might be behind her.

Breeders - "No Choice" (FX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Ally is under huge pressure, but no one seems to want to listen to her; Jim and Jackie are excited about a possible move to the coast and, much to Paul's surprise, so is he.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 19)

Monday, April 19

Michael Strahan (Brothers) - Watch Michael on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Tig Notaro (One Mississippi) - Tig appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Ron Funches (Hoops/Final Space/Powerless/Undateable) - Ron is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) - Nick will be on A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC.
Ted Danson (Mr. Mayor/The Good Place/Help Me Help You/Becker/Cheers) - Ted appears on a repeat of Conan at 11pm on TBS.
Debi Mazar (Younger/Entourage/Working) - Debi talks about the final season of Younger on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Olivia Holt (I Didn't Do It/Kickin' It) - Olivia will be on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
Michelle Buteau (First Wives Club) - Michelle appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
John Stamos (Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House/You Again?) - John will be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Cristin Milioti (Made for Love/A to Z/How I Met Your Mother) - Cristin appears on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Terry and his wife Rebecca discuss their memoir detailing secrets of their marriage, Stronger Together, on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Danica McKellar (The Wonder Years) - Danica discusses her new Hallmark Channel movie Matchmaker Mysteries: The Art of the Kill on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 11am ET/PT.
Ed Helms (Rutherford Falls/The Office) - Ed talks about Peacock's Rutherford Falls on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.