Week 17 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Week 17 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2013-14 Week 17 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu):

Households: #1. CBS 6.3/10 rating/share (-6% from first four nights Week 16); #2. Fox 5.6/9 (+180%); #3. ABC 3.7/6 (-3%); #4. NBC 3.3/5 (-6%); #5. The CW 1.2/2 (+140%)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 9.99 million (-7% from first four nights Week 16); #2. Fox 9.58 million (+192%); #3. ABC 5.63 million (-5%); #4. NBC 5.28 million (-2%); #5. The CW 1.76 million (+105%).
Adults 18-49: #1. Fox 3.0/9 rating/share (+150% from first four nights Week 16); #2. CBS 2.0/6 (-9%); #3. ABC 1.6/5 (-6%); #4. NBC 1.6/4 (+7%) #5. The CW 0.6/2 (+100%)

For previous week's final ratings, Week 16 (1/6/14-1/12/14) had CBS win the week in 18-49 with a 3.8 rating thanks to NFL action, followed by NBC's 2.0, ABC's 1.4 and Fox's 1.3. In total viewers, CBS also lead with 15.19 million, beating NBC which did 7.18 million, ABC followed with 5.16, and Fox trailed with 3.67 million.
Season to-date (9/23/13-1/12/14) in 18-49, NBC leads with a 3.0, followed by CBS with a 2.6, Fox with a 2.3 and ABC at a 2.2. In total viewers, CBS is on top with 11.44 million, then NBC 9.55, ABC 7.8 and Fox at 6.76.

Back to week 17, 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 17 (Jan. 13-19) Analysis

Last Sunday (Jan. 12)	(Week 16)		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	17,060,000	7,955,000	9,105,000	4.03	1.27	2.76	804P vs. 7P
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	5,076,000	6,824,000	(1,748,000)	1.03	1.57	(0.54)
Golden Globe Arrival	NBC	7:00PM	6,685,000		6,685,000	1.57		1.57
Dateline	NBC	7:00PM		5,907,000	(5,907,000)		1.29	(1.29)
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	1,966,000		1,966,000	0.84		0.84	REPEAT
Animation Domination	Fox	7:30PM	2,435,000		2,435,000	1.09		1.09	REPEAT
The OT	Fox	7:30PM		27,156,000	(27,156,000)		9.97	(9.97)
Elementary	CBS	8:00PM		6,750,000	(6,750,000)		1.00	(1.00)
The Bachelor Special	ABC	8:00PM	3,343,000	6,400,000	(3,057,000)	0.97	1.83	(0.86)
Golden Globe Awards	NBC	8:00PM	20,874,000		20,874,000	6.52		6.52	8-11P
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	4,828,000	9,741,000	(4,913,000)	2.24	4.55	(2.31)
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	4,202,000	5,772,000	(1,570,000)	2.02	2.94	(0.92)
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM	9,847,000	9,412,000	435,000	1.83	1.44	0.39	904P
Revenge	ABC	9:00PM	5,708,000	6,800,000	(1,092,000)	1.59	1.81	(0.22)
Jimmy Fallon Special	NBC	9:00PM		5,581,000	(5,581,000)		1.93	(1.93)
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	5,222,000	5,885,000	(663,000)	2.69	3.07	(0.38)
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	4,473,000	5,263,000	(790,000)	2.29	2.54	(0.25)
The Mentalist	CBS	10:00PM	9,581,000	10,224,000	(643,000)	1.77	1.57	0.20	1004P
Betrayal	ABC	10:00PM	2,738,000	3,362,000	(624,000)	0.76	0.74	0.02


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	8,589,000	6,820,000	1,769,000	3.03	1.70	1.33	vs. 2 Broke Girls (R)
The Bachelor	ABC	8:00PM	7,956,000	8,648,000	(692,000)	2.27	2.73	(0.46)	8-10P
American Ninja Warrior	NBC	8:00PM	5,537,000		5,537,000	1.85		1.85	8-10P
The Blacklist	NBC	8:00PM		4,600,000	(4,600,000)		1.00	(1.00)
Almost Human	Fox	8:00PM	6,879,000	6,353,000	526,000	2.01	1.78	0.23
Hart of Dixie	CW	8:00PM	1,185,000	670,000	515,000	0.46	0.20	0.26	vs. REPEAT
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:30PM	8,945,000	5,180,000	3,765,000	2.72	1.30	1.42	vs. Mom (R)
Hostages	CBS	9:00PM		5,069,000	(5,069,000)		1.11	(1.11)
Mike & Molly	CBS	9:00PM	9,837,000		9,837,000	2.40		2.40
The Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM		3,930,000	(3,930,000)		1.00	(1.00)
Sleep Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	6,462,000	2,800,000	3,662,000	2.21	0.80	1.41	vs. REPEAT
Beauty & the Beast	CW	9:00PM	713,000	520,000	193,000	0.27	0.20	0.07	vs. REPEAT
Mom	CBS	9:30PM	8,496,000		8,496,000	2.16		2.16
Intellgence	CBS	10:00PM	6,200,000	4,691,000	1,509,000	1.15	0.99	0.16	vs. Hostages
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	9,025,000	8,832,000	193,000	1.88	1.72	0.16
The Blacklist	NBC	10:00PM	9,348,000	4,170,000	5,178,000	2.54	1.10	1.44	vs. 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	19,719,000	20,838,000	(1,119,000)	3.03	2.98	0.05
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	ABC	8:00PM	6,368,000	6,631,000	(263,000)	2.23	2.23	0.00
The Biggest Loser	NBC	8:00PM	5,561,000	5,458,000	103,000	1.68	1.66	0.02	8-10P
Dads	Fox	8:00PM	3,202,000	3,636,000	(434,000)	1.21	1.48	(0.27)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	3,527,000	3,443,000	84,000	1.41	1.50	(0.09)
The Originals	CW	8:00PM	2,066,000	910,000	1,156,000	0.95	0.30	0.65	vs. REPEAT
NCIS: LA	CBS	9:00PM	15,874,000	16,485,000	(611,000)	2.38	2.39	(0.01)	vs. Intelligence
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	4,889,000	5,284,000	(395,000)	1.76	1.71	0.05
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	3,244,000	3,196,000	48,000	1.58	1.64	(0.06)
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	3,463,000	3,832,000	(369,000)	1.08	1.14	(0.06)
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	2,473,000	2,616,000	(143,000)	1.13	1.30	(0.17)
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	2,210,000	890,000	1,320,000	1.03	0.40	0.63	vs. REPEAT
Person of Interest	CBS	10:00PM	12,539,000	12,102,000	437,000	2.04	1.95	0.09
Killer Women	ABC	10:00PM	3,514,000	3,956,000	(442,000)	0.73	0.86	(0.13)
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	6,765,000	6,872,000	(107,000)	1.81	1.95	(0.14)

Wednesday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
Two and a Half Men	CBS	8:00PM	5,356,000	5,940,000	(584,000)	1.15	1.50	(0.35)	REPEAT vs. 2 Broke Girls (R)
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	7,513,000	8,821,000	(1,308,000)	1.81	2.22	(0.41)
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	4,782,000	6,350,000	(1,568,000)	1.08	1.50	(0.42)	REPEAT vs. 2 Broke Girls (R)
Suburgatory	ABC	8:30PM	5,297,000	4,871,000	426,000	1.56	1.51	0.05	premiere, vs. Super Fun Night
Revolution	NBC	8:00PM	4,780,000	5,929,000	(1,149,000)	1.31	1.53	(0.22)
American Idol	Fox	8:00PM	15,188,000	2,910,000	12,278,000	4.66	1.20	3.46	8-10P vs. Fox Movie
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	2,516,000	1,150,000	1,366,000	0.94	0.30	0.64	vs. REPEAT
People's Choice Awards	CBS	9:00PM		10,356,000	(10,356,000)		2.40	(2.40)
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	10,355,000		10,355,000	2.41		2.41
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	9,143,000	9,513,000	(370,000)	3.21	3.46	(0.25)
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	5,435,000	8,815,000	(3,380,000)	1.45	2.13	(0.68)
Super Fun Night	ABC	9:30PM	4,443,000	4,683,000	(240,000)	1.49	1.69	(0.20)
Tomorrow People	CW	9:00PM	1,457,000	750,000	707,000	0.53	0.20	0.33	vs. REPEAT
CSI	CBS	10:00PM	10,298,000		10,298,000	1.99		1.99
Nashville	ABC	10:00PM	5,097,000	3,850,000	1,247,000	1.31	1.40	(0.09)	vs. David Blaine (R)
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM	5,505,000	8,589,000	(3,084,000)	1.46	2.13	(0.67)

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	12,033,000	20,345,000	(8,312,000)	2.89	5.68	(2.79)	REPEAT
The Taste	ABC	8:00PM	3,268,000	4,472,000	(1,204,000)	0.95	1.28	(0.33)
Community	NBC	8:00PM	3,069,000	3,579,000	(510,000)	1.08	1.37	(0.29)
American Idol	Fox	8:00PM	13,353,000		13,353,000	3.91		3.91	8-10P Premiere
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	8:00PM		2,370,000	(2,370,000)		0.70	(0.70)
Critics Choice Awards	CW	8:00PM	1,978,000		1,978,000	0.44		0.44	8-10P
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM		950,000	(950,000)		0.40	(0.40)	preempted
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	7,832,000	13,386,000	(5,554,000)	1.87	3.26	(1.39)	REPEAT
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:30PM	3,050,000	3,425,000	(375,000)	1.22	1.47	(0.25)
The Crazy Ones	CBS	9:00PM	5,216,000	9,522,000	(4,306,000)	1.17	2.41	(1.24)	REPEAT
Sean Saves the World	NBC	9:00PM	2,668,000	3,121,000	(453,000)	0.83	0.99	(0.16)
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	9:00PM		2,480,000	(2,480,000)		0.70	(0.70)
Reign	CW	9:00PM		950,000	(950,000)		0.30	(0.30)	preempted
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:30PM	5,284,000	9,579,000	(4,295,000)	1.21	2.40	(1.19)	REPEAT
The Michael J. Fox Show	NBC	9:30PM	1,992,000	3,111,000	(1,119,000)	0.59	0.96	(0.37)
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	6,540,000	9,974,000	(3,434,000)	1.05	2.01	(0.96)	REPEAT
Shark Tank	ABC	10:00PM	3,644,000	2,920,000	724,000	1.18	0.60	0.58	REPEAT vs. Assets
Parenthood	NBC	10:00PM	3,981,000	4,256,000	(275,000)	1.24	1.28	(0.04)

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	8,996,000	5,046,000	3,950,000	1.60	0.87	0.73	vs. Intelligence (R)
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	6,330,000	7,173,000	(843,000)	1.40	1.52	(0.12)
Dateline	NBC	8:00PM	6,975,000	3,606,000	3,369,000	1.50	0.76	0.74	vs. Going for Gold
Bones	Fox	8:00PM	6,809,000	6,788,000	21,000	1.50	1.50	0.00
Carrie Diaries	CW	8:00PM	898,000	837,000	61,000	0.40	0.30	0.10
The Neighbors	ABC	8:30PM	3,779,000	4,909,000	(1,130,000)	0.90	1.12	(0.22)
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	10,417,000	10,442,000	(25,000)	1.50	1.55	(0.05)
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	7,388,000	7,305,000	83,000	2.10	2.10	0.00
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM	5,689,000	5,228,000	461,000	1.50	1.30	0.20
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	705,000	470,000	235,000	0.30	0.15	0.15	REPEAT
Raising Hope	Fox	9:00PM	2,510,000	2,679,000	(169,000)	0.70	0.78	(0.08)
Enlisted	Fox	9:30PM	2,025,000	2,386,000	(361,000)	0.60	0.74	(0.14)
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	12,473,000	12,490,000	(17,000)	1.40	1.51	(0.11)
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	6,581,000	6,718,000	(137,000)	1.70	1.70	0.00
Dracula	NBC	10:00PM	2,861,000	2,591,000	270,000	0.90	0.71	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
NFL AFC Playoff	CBS	8:00PM		27,876,000	(27,876,000)		10.21	(10.21)
Comedytime	CBS	8:00PM	2,699,000		2,699,000	0.70		0.70	REPEAT
ABC Movie: Hancock	ABC	8:00PM	2,703,000	1,417,000	1,286,000	0.80	0.33	0.47	vs. The Bachelor (R)
Chicago PD	NBC	8:00PM	2,526,000	4,123,000	(1,597,000)	0.40	0.74	(0.34)	REPEAT vs. Fig Skating
Almost Human	Fox	8:00PM	1,592,000	4,574,000	(2,982,000)	0.40	1.24	(0.84)	REPEAT
Comedytime	CBS	8:30PM	2,843,000		2,843,000	0.80		0.80	REPEAT
Crimetime	CBS	9:00PM	2,871,000		2,871,000	0.50		0.50	REPEAT
Chicago PD	NBC	9:00PM	2,977,000		2,977,000	0.60		0.60	REPEAT
The Following	Fox	9:00PM	1,129,000	2,929,000	(1,800,000)	0.30	0.82	(0.52)	REPEAT vs. Bones (R)
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	3,045,000		3,045,000	0.50		0.50
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	4,112,000	2,646,000	1,466,000	0.90	0.41	0.49	REPEAT vs. Killer Women (R)
SNL (R)	NBC	10:00PM	2,647,000		2,647,000	0.70		0.70	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 17 (Jan. 13-19) 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

Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	9,143,000	3.21
How I Met Your Mother	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	8,589,000	3.03
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Thur	12,033,000	2.89	REPEAT
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	8,945,000	2.72
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	5,222,000	2.69
Mike & Molly	CBS	9:00PM	Mon	9,837,000	2.40
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	4,473,000	2.29
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	4,828,000	2.24
Mom	CBS	9:30PM	Mon	8,496,000	2.16
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	4,202,000	2.02
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	Thur	7,832,000	1.87	REPEAT
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	7,513,000	1.81
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	Tues	4,889,000	1.76
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tues	3,244,000	1.58
Suburgatory	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	5,297,000	1.56	premiere
Super Fun Night	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	4,443,000	1.49
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Tues	3,527,000	1.41
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	6,330,000	1.4
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:30PM	Thur	3,050,000	1.22
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:30PM	Thur	5,284,000	1.21	REPEAT
Dads	Fox	8:00PM	Tues	3,202,000	1.21
The Crazy Ones	CBS	9:00PM	Thur	5,216,000	1.17	REPEAT
Two and a Half Men	CBS	8:00PM	Wed	5,356,000	1.15	REPEAT
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	Tues	2,473,000	1.13
Animnation Domination	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	2,435,000	1.09	REPEAT
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	Wed	4,782,000	1.08	REPEAT
Community	NBC	8:00PM	Thur	3,069,000	1.08
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	Tues	3,463,000	1.08
The Neighbors	ABC	8:30PM	Fri	3,779,000	0.9
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	1,966,000	0.84	REPEAT
Sean Saves the World	NBC	9:00PM	Thur	2,668,000	0.83
Comedytime (R)	CBS	8:30PM	Sat	2,843,000	0.8	REPEAT
Raising Hope	Fox	9:00PM	Fri	2,510,000	0.7
Comedytime (R)	CBS	8:00PM	Sat	2,699,000	0.7	REPEAT
Enlisted	Fox	9:30PM	Fri	2,025,000	0.6
The Michael J. Fox Show	NBC	9:30PM	Thur	1,992,000	0.59
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 / 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.