Sunday, January 26, 2014

Week 18 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2013-14 Week 18 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 5.6/9 rating/share (-11% from first four nights Week 17); #2. Fox 5.0/8 (-11%); #3. ABC 3.7/6 (even); #4. NBC 3.5/6 (+6%); #5. The CW 1.2/2 (even)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 8.81 million (-12% from first four nights Week 17); #2. Fox 8.42 million (-12%); #3. ABC 5.62 million (even); #4. NBC 5.52 million (+5%); #5. The CW 1.9 million (+8%).
Adults 18-49: #1. Fox 2.6/7 rating/share (-13% from first four nights Week 17); #2. CBS 1.7/5 (-15%); #3. ABC 1.6/4 (even); #4. NBC 1.6/4 (even) #5. The CW 0.8/2 (+33%)

For previous week's final ratings, Week 17 (1/13/14-1/19/14) had Fox win the week in 18-49 with a 5.7 rating thanks to NFL NFC Championship Game in prime, followed by CBS' 1.5,  ABC's 1.4 and NBC's 1.3. In total viewers, Fox also lead with 17.24 million, beating CBS which did 8.36 million, ABC followed with 5.15, and NBC trailed with 4.59 million.
Season to-date (9/23/13-1/19/14) in 18-49, NBC leads with a 2.9, followed by CBS with a 2.6, Fox with a 2.5 and ABC at a 2.2. In total viewers, CBS is on top with 11.32 million, then NBC 9.29, ABC 7.67 and Fox at 7.38.

Back to week 18, 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 18 (Jan. 20-26) Analysis















Last Sunday (Jan. 19)(Week 17)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM7,889,00017,060,000(9,171,000)1.304.03(2.73)REPEAT
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM4,394,0005,076,000(682,000)0.901.03(0.13)REPEAT
Golden Globe ArrivalNBC7:00PM
6,685,000(6,685,000)
1.57(1.57)
DatelineNBC7:00PM4,274,000
4,274,0000.80
0.80REPEAT
NFL NFC Championship Fox7:00PM55,911,000
55,911,00019.04
19.046:42P
Animation DominationFox7:00PM
1,966,000(1,966,000)
0.84(0.84)preempted
Animation DominationFox7:30PM
2,435,000(2,435,000)
1.09(1.09)preempted
The OTFox7:30PM30,339,000
30,339,00011.32
11.329:59P
The Good WifeCBS8:00PM4,421,000
4,421,0000.70
0.70REPEAT
The Bachelor SpecialABC8:00PM3,937,0003,343,000594,0000.930.97(0.04)
Golden Globe AwardsNBC8:00PM
20,874,000(20,874,000)
6.52(6.52)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM
4,828,000(4,828,000)
2.24(2.24)preempted
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PM
4,202,000(4,202,000)
2.02(2.02)preempted
The MentalistCBS9:00PM4,568,0009,847,000(5,279,000)0.701.83(1.13)REPEAT vs. Good Wife
RevengeABC9:00PM5,365,0005,708,000(343,000)1.281.59(0.31)
NBC MovieNBC9:00PM3,215,000
3,215,0000.90
0.90
Family GuyFox9:00PM
5,222,000(5,222,000)
2.69(2.69)preempted
American Dad!Fox9:30PM
4,473,000(4,473,000)
2.29(2.29)preempted
The FollowingFox10:00PM11,179,000
11,179,0004.45
4.45premiere, 1019P
Criminal MindsCBS10:00PM6,188,0009,581,000(3,393,000)1.001.77(0.77)REPEAT vs. The Menatlist
BetrayalABC10:00PM3,314,0002,738,000576,0000.700.76(0.06)FINALE




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
How I Met Your MotherCBS8:00PM8,827,0008,589,000238,0003.073.030.04
The BachelorABC8:00PM7,936,0007,956,000(20,000)2.302.270.038-10P
Hollywood Game NightNBC8:00PM4,715,0005,537,000(822,000)1.331.85(0.52)vs. Ninja Warrior 8-10P
Sleepy HollowFox8:00PM6,823,0006,879,000(56,000)2.242.010.23vs. Almost Human
Hart of DixieCW8:00PM998,0001,185,000(187,000)0.390.46(0.07)
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:30PM9,027,0008,945,00082,0002.702.72(0.02)
Mike & MollyCBS9:00PM8,916,0009,837,000(921,000)2.092.40(0.31)
Hollywood Game NightNBC9:00PM4,230,000
4,230,0001.46
1.46
Sleep HollowFox9:00PM7,047,0006,462,000585,0002.352.210.14FINALE
Beauty & the BeastCW9:00PM738,000713,00025,0000.310.270.04
MomCBS9:30PM8,265,0008,496,000(231,000)1.932.16(0.23)
IntellgenceCBS10:00PM5,769,0006,200,000(431,000)1.071.15(0.08)
CastleABC10:00PM8,957,0009,025,000(68,000)2.031.880.15
The BlacklistNBC10:00PM8,832,0009,348,000(516,000)2.302.54(0.24)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM14,204,00019,719,000(5,515,000)1.903.03(1.13)REPEAT
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC8:00PM3,582,0006,368,000(2,786,000)0.902.23(1.33)REPEAT
The Biggest LoserNBC8:00PM6,717,0005,561,0001,156,0001.931.680.258-10P
DadsFox8:00PM3,876,0003,202,000674,0001.511.210.30
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM4,546,0003,527,0001,019,0001.911.410.50
The OriginalsCW8:00PM2,512,0002,066,000446,0001.090.950.14
NCIS: LACBS9:00PM10,417,00015,874,000(5,457,000)1.502.38(0.88)REPEAT
The GoldbergsABC9:00PM4,707,0004,889,000(182,000)1.471.76(0.29)
New GirlFox9:00PM3,753,0003,244,000509,0001.851.580.27
Trophy WifeABC9:30PM3,368,0003,463,000(95,000)0.931.08(0.15)
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM3,016,0002,473,000543,0001.451.130.32
SupernaturalCW9:00PM2,648,0002,210,000438,0001.091.030.06
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM7,353,00012,539,000(5,186,000)1.102.04(0.94)REPEAT
Killer WomenABC10:00PM3,619,0003,514,000105,0000.670.73(0.06)
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM7,131,0006,765,000366,0001.841.810.03










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crazy OnesCBS8:00PM3,865,0005,356,000(1,491,000)0.801.15(0.35)REPEAT vs. 2.5 Men (R)
The MiddleABC8:00PM8,043,0007,513,000530,0002.261.810.45
MomCBS8:30PM3,871,0004,782,000(911,000)0.901.08(0.18)REPEAT vs. Millers (R)
SuburgatoryABC8:30PM5,913,0005,297,000616,0001.761.560.20
RevolutionNBC8:00PM5,280,0004,780,000500,0001.501.310.19
American IdolFox8:00PM13,287,00015,188,000(1,901,000)4.014.66(0.65)8-10P
ArrowCW8:00PM2,494,0002,516,000(22,000)0.860.94(0.08)
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM10,351,00010,355,000(4,000)2.222.41(0.19)
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM9,590,0009,143,000447,0003.423.210.21
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM6,683,0005,435,0001,248,0001.851.450.40
Super Fun NightABC9:30PM4,833,0004,443,000390,0001.671.490.18
Tomorrow PeopleCW9:00PM1,357,0001,457,000(100,000)0.510.53(0.02)
CSICBS10:00PM9,472,00010,298,000(826,000)1.601.99(0.39)
NashvilleABC10:00PM5,033,0005,097,000(64,000)1.441.310.13
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM6,236,0005,505,000731,0001.621.460.16










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM12,938,00012,033,000905,0003.002.890.11REPEAT
The TasteABC8:00PM4,023,0003,268,000755,0001.100.950.15
CommunityNBC8:00PM3,023,0003,069,000(46,000)1.101.080.02
American IdolFox8:00PM12,391,00013,353,000(962,000)3.403.91(0.51)vs. 8-10P
Critics Choice AwardsCW8:00PM
1,978,000(1,978,000)
0.44(0.44)
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM2,720,000
2,720,0001.20
1.20
The MillersCBS8:30PM8,856,0007,832,0001,024,0001.901.870.03REPEAT
Parks & RecreationNBC8:30PM2,975,0003,050,000(75,000)1.201.22(0.02)
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:00PM9,881,0005,216,0004,665,0002.501.171.33REPEAT vs. Crazy Ones (R)
Sean Saves the WorldNBC9:00PM2,582,0002,668,000(86,000)0.700.83(0.13)930P
RakeFox9:00PM6,953,000
6,953,0001.70
1.70premiere
ReignCW9:00PM1,745,000
1,745,0000.60
0.60
The Crazy OnesCBS9:30PM6,052,0005,284,000768,0001.401.210.19REPEAT vs. 2.5 Men (R)
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC9:30PM2,185,0001,992,000193,0000.700.590.119P
ElementaryCBS10:00PM7,703,0006,540,0001,163,0001.201.050.15REPEAT
Shark TankABC10:00PM4,052,0003,644,000408,0001.201.180.02REPEAT
ParenthoodNBC10:00PM4,259,0003,981,000278,0001.301.240.06










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Undercover BossCBS8:00PM6,390,0008,976,000(2,586,000)1.201.64(0.44)REPEAT
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM6,343,0006,222,000121,0001.401.44(0.04)
DatelineNBC8:00PM7,278,0006,974,000304,0001.401.48(0.08)
BonesFox8:00PM7,407,0006,783,000624,0001.801.500.30
Carrie DiariesCW8:00PM917,000865,00052,0000.300.36(0.06)
The NeighborsABC8:30PM3,874,0003,711,000163,0000.900.92(0.02)
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM8,053,00010,634,000(2,581,000)1.001.50(0.50)REPEAT
Shark TankABC9:00PM8,115,0007,435,000680,0002.202.080.12
GrimmNBC9:00PM5,856,0005,707,000149,0001.501.53(0.03)
SupernaturalCW9:00PM628,000704,000(76,000)0.200.30(0.10)REPEAT
EnlistedFox9:00PM3,226,0002,496,000730,0001.000.720.28vs. Raising
Raising HopeFox9:30PM2,384,0002,014,000370,0000.800.620.18vs. Enlisted
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM9,681,00012,620,000(2,939,000)1.001.40(0.40)REPEAT
20/20ABC10:00PM8,301,0006,558,0001,743,0001.901.670.23
DraculaNBC10:00PM3,091,0002,784,000307,0001.000.930.07FINALE










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
ComedytimeCBS8:00PM3,360,0002,676,000684,0000.600.70(0.10)REPEAT
ABC MovieABC8:00PM2,210,0002,725,000(515,000)0.500.80(0.30)8-10P
Shaun White SpecialNBC8:00PM2,150,0002,729,000(579,000)0.400.50(0.10)8-10P vs. Chicago PD (R)
UFC on FoxFox8:00PM2,550,000
2,550,0001.10
1.108-10P
Almost HumanFox8:00PM
1,630,000(1,630,000)
0.40(0.40)
ComedytimeCBS8:30PM3,600,0002,790,000810,0000.700.700.00REPEAT
CrimetimeCBS9:00PM5,160,0002,910,0002,250,0000.800.500.30REPEAT
The FollowingFox9:00PM
1,079,000(1,079,000)
0.30(0.30)
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM5,240,0003,020,0002,220,0000.800.470.33
20/20ABC10:00PM3,530,0004,217,000(687,000)0.600.90(0.30)
SNL (R) NBC10:00PM2,670,0002,622,00048,0000.900.800.10REPEAT


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 18 (Jan. 20-26) How the Sitcoms Did
(Sun comedies are previous week and Fri/Sat are prelim ratings)
Sorted by 18-49 Rtg
TitleNetworkTimeDayTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes







Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed9,590,0003.42
How I Met Your MotherCBS8:00PMMon8,827,0003.07
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PMThur12,938,0003.00REPEAT
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:30PMMon9,027,0002.70
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:00PMThur9,881,0002.50REPEAT
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed8,043,0002.26
Mike & MollyCBS9:00PMMon8,916,0002.09
MomCBS9:30PMMon8,265,0001.93
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMTues4,546,0001.91
The MillersCBS8:30PMThur8,856,0001.90REPEAT
New GirlFox9:00PMTues3,753,0001.85
SuburgatoryABC8:30PMWed5,913,0001.76premiere
Super Fun NightABC9:30PMWed4,833,0001.67
DadsFox8:00PMTues3,876,0001.51
The GoldbergsABC9:00PMTues4,707,0001.47
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTues3,016,0001.45
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri6,343,0001.4
The Crazy OnesCBS9:30PMThur6,052,0001.40REPEAT
Parks & RecreationNBC8:30PMThur2,975,0001.20
CommunityNBC8:00PMThur3,023,0001.10
EnlistedFox9:00PMFri3,226,0001.0
Trophy WifeABC9:30PMTues3,368,0000.93
MomCBS8:30PMWed3,871,0000.90REPEAT
The NeighborsABC8:30PMFri3,874,0000.9
The Crazy OnesCBS8:00PMWed3,865,0000.80REPEAT
Raising HopeFox9:30PMFri2,384,0000.8
Sean Saves the WorldNBC9:00PMThur2,582,0000.709:30P
Comedytime (R) CBS8:30PMSat3,600,0000.7REPEAT
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC9:30PMThur2,185,0000.70
Comedytime (R) CBS8:00PMSat3,360,0000.6REPEAT
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun

preempted
American Dad!Fox9:30PMSun

preempted
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun

preempted
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PMSun

preempted
Two and a Half MenCBS9:30PMThur

preempted
The Crazy OnesCBS9:00PMThur

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


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, November 16

Krapopolis - "Krapocracy Now!" (Fox, 7:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tyrannis holds the world's first democratic elections; Deliria finds a new way to antagonize the gods.

The Simpsons - "Bottle Episode" (Fox, 7:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Marge and Smithers team up to become wine-forging Robin Hoods.

The Simpsons - "Sashes to Sashes" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Bart runs against Mayor Quimby's son for student council president; Lisa learns troubling secrets about the Quimby clan -- and about the Simpsons.

Universal Basic Guys - "Medieval Knights" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Mark goes medieval in an effort to bond with Darren; Tammy and Andrea test-drive an autonomous car.

Krapopolis - "Casino" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Shlub has a gambling problem; Tyrannis and Stupendous set off to sea.

Bob's Burgers - "Grand Pre-Pre-Pre-Opening" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Bob and Linda are on the verge of a big decision which brings up memories of when the restaurant first opened; the kids embark on a new musical project.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of November 10)

Friday, November 14

  • George Clooney (Roseanne/The Facts of Life/ E/R (1984-1985) - Watch George on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Glen Powell (Chad Powers/Scream Queens) - Glen appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC. He also talks about The Running Man on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Billy Gardell (Bob Hearts Abishola/Mike & Molly/Yes, Dear) - Billy is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Alicia Silverstone (American Woman) - Alicia chats about A Merry Little Ex-Mas with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Keanu Reaves (Swedish Dicks) - Keanu and Alex Winter talk about Broadway's Waiting for Godot on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
  • Leslie Bibb (Palm Royale/God's Favorite Idiot/American Housewife/The Odd Couple/About a Boy) - Leslie co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Jay Ellis (Running Point/Insecure/The Game) - Jay tells Sherri about starring in All Her Fault on Peacock on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Margaret Cho (All-American Girl) - Margaret is a guest on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.


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Frasier (2023) - Season Two Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered) Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray) Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season

01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
10/07 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season

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