Sunday, April 13, 2014

Week 29 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2013-14 Week 29 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 7.6/13 rating/share (+12% from first four nights Week 28); #2. ABC 4.6/8 (-4%); #3. NBC 4.3/7 (-2%); #4. Fox 3.4/6 (even); #5. The CW 0.7/1 (-13%)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 12.34 million (+14% from first four nights Week 28); #2. ABC 7.06 million (-3%); #3. NBC 6.7 million (-5%); #4. Fox 5.5 million (+2%); #5. The CW 0.99 million (-18%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 3.1/9 rating/share (+24% from first four nights Week 28); #2. NBC 1.9/6 (-5%); #3. ABC 1.7/5 (-6%); #4. Fox 1.5/5 (even) #5. The CW 0.3/1 (-25%)

For previous week's final ratings, Week 28 (3/31/14-4/6/14) had CBS win the week in 18-49 with a 2.1 rating, followed by ABC's 1.6, NBC's 1.5 and Fox's 1.2. In total viewers, CBS lead this with 10.08 million, beating ABC which did 6.39 million, NBC followed with 5.72 million, and Fox trailed with 3.99 million.
Season to-date (9/23/13-4/6/14) in 18-49, NBC is on top with a 2.9, over Fox's Super Bowl-fueled 2.6, CBS is next with a 2.4, and ABC at a 2.1. In total viewers, CBS is still on top with 10.84 million, then NBC is second with 9.83, Fox is at 7.74 and ABC is at 7.49 as they are creeping in to catch Fox.

Back to week 29, 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 29 (April 7-13) Analysis















Last Sunday (Apr 6)(Week 28)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM10,135,00014,303,000(4,168,000)1.312.78(1.47)
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM6,409,0006,230,000179,0001.431.270.16
Ann Curry ReportsNBC7:00PM4,123,0002,872,0001,251,0000.590.62(0.03)vs. Voice (R)
Bob's BurgersFox7:00PM2,265,0002,263,0002,0000.891.02(0.13)
American DadFox7:30PM2,681,0002,794,000(113,000)1.191.40(0.21)
49th ACM AwardsCBS8:00PM14,169,000
14,169,0003.34
3.348-11P
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM
9,512,000(9,512,000)
1.98(1.98)
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM7,256,0006,644,000612,0002.422.130.29
American Dream BuildersNBC8:00PM2,921,0003,105,000(184,000)0.650.79(0.14)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM4,298,0003,912,000386,0001.861.860.00
Family GuyFox8:30PM4,773,0004,168,000605,0002.262.130.13
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM
10,959,000(10,959,000)
1.77(1.77)
ResurrectionABC9:00PM8,045,0008,395,000(350,000)2.242.35(0.11)
BelieveNBC9:00PM4,248,0004,888,000(640,000)0.971.12(0.15)
Cosmos: SpacetimeFox9:00PM3,982,0003,911,00071,0001.521.500.02
The MentalistCBS10:00PM
8,721,000(8,721,000)
1.45(1.45)
Revenge ABC10:00PM5,163,0005,251,000(88,000)1.291.40(0.11)
CrisisNBC10:00PM4,468,0004,343,000125,0001.011.05(0.04)




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM6,846,00013,128,000(6,282,000)2.005.37(3.37)REPEAT vs HIMYM
Dancing with the StarsABC8:00PM14,467,00014,096,000371,0002.172.29(0.12)8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM11,966,00012,277,000(311,000)3.483.450.038-10P
BonesFox8:00PM6,583,0005,716,000867,0001.641.490.15
Star CrossedCW8:00PM952,0001,043,000(91,000)0.340.38(0.04)
NCAA Pre GameCBS8:30PM5,258,000
5,258,0001.58
1.58
NCAA ChampionshipCBS9:00PM21,196,000
21,196,0007.17
7.17914P
Friends w/Better LivesCBS9:00PM
7,628,000(7,628,000)
2.58(2.58)
The FollowingFox9:00PM4,408,0004,167,000241,0001.431.420.01
Tomorrow PeopleCW9:00PM583,0001,104,000(521,000)0.200.46(0.26)REPEAT
MomCBS9:30PM
7,272,000(7,272,000)
2.23(2.23)
IntellgenceCBS10:00PM
5,503,000(5,503,000)
1.20(1.20)
CastleABC10:00PM8,991,0007,499,0001,492,0001.501.070.43REPEAT
American Dream BuildersNBC10:00PM5,082,00011,389,000(6,307,000)1.482.77(1.29)vs. Blacklist










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM17,392,00017,159,000233,0002.612.360.25
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC8:00PM5,373,0005,711,000(338,000)1.901.96(0.06)
The VoiceNBC8:00PM11,085,00011,928,000(843,000)2.853.07(0.22)
GleeFox8:00PM2,781,0002,586,000195,0001.030.910.12
The OriginalsCW8:00PM676,000620,00056,0000.200.24(0.04)REPEAT
NCIS: LACBS9:00PM14,560,00015,306,000(746,000)2.342.39(0.05)
The GoldbergsABC9:00PM4,453,0004,668,000(215,000)1.441.52(0.08)
About a BoyNBC9:00PM6,866,0007,168,000(302,000)1.722.04(0.32)
Mindy ProjectFox9:00PM2,263,0001,880,000383,0001.010.960.05
The 100CW9:00PM766,000964,000(198,000)0.200.34(0.14)REPEAT
Trophy WifeABC9:30PM2,817,0003,039,000(222,000)0.831.01(0.18)
Growing Up FisherNBC9:30PM5,543,0005,958,000(415,000)1.501.64(0.14)
Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM2,330,0001,868,000462,0001.090.970.12
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM7,894,00011,453,000(3,559,000)1.201.91(0.71)REPEAT
ResurrectionABC10:00PM2,172,0002,663,000(491,000)0.500.74(0.24)REPEAT
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM6,958,0004,242,0002,716,0001.830.940.89vs. REPEAT










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Survivor Blood v WaterCBS8:00PM9,624,0009,476,000148,0002.422.270.15
The MiddleABC8:00PM4,975,0007,199,000(2,224,000)1.402.00(0.60)REPEAT
SuburgatoryABC8:30PM3,845,0005,373,000(1,528,000)1.201.73(0.53)REPEAT
Law & Order: SVUNBC8:00PM4,171,0004,402,000(231,000)0.931.29(0.36)REPEAT vs. Revolution
American IdolFox8:00PM8,899,0008,889,00010,0002.012.08(0.07)8-10P
ArrowCW8:00PM1,176,0002,325,000(1,149,000)0.400.79(0.39)REPEAT
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM9,848,00010,469,000(621,000)2.312.56(0.25)
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM5,105,0008,999,000(3,894,000)1.603.29(1.69)REPEAT
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM7,408,0005,899,0001,509,0002.051.720.33
MixologyABC9:30PM3,651,0004,334,000(683,000)1.241.58(0.34)
The 100CW9:00PM1,689,0001,900,000(211,000)0.530.62(0.09)
CSICBS10:00PM9,113,0009,771,000(658,000)1.681.84(0.16)
NashvilleABC10:00PM2,469,0005,178,000(2,709,000)0.601.50(0.90)REPEAT
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM6,486,0005,745,000741,0001.601.62(0.02)










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM16,288,00017,732,000(1,444,000)4.704.94(0.24)
Shark TankABC8:00PM6,846,0003,385,0003,461,0001.680.910.77vs. Once Wonder
CommunityNBC8:00PM2,559,0002,499,00060,0000.860.88(0.02)
Hell's KitchenFox8:00PM4,170,0004,992,000(822,000)1.381.75(0.37)
Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM843,000804,00039,0000.300.260.04REPEAT
The MillersCBS8:30PM10,071,00011,345,000(1,274,000)2.482.82(0.34)
Parks & RecreationNBC8:30PM2,560,0002,674,000(114,000)1.011.13(0.12)
Two and a Half MenCBS9:00PM9,547,0009,235,000312,0002.432.51(0.08)
Grey's AnatomyABC9:00PM8,177,0008,285,000(108,000)2.572.65(0.08)
Hollywood Game NightNBC9:00PM2,616,0003,118,000(502,000)0.901.09(0.19)REPEAT
American IdolFox9:00PM7,633,0007,721,000(88,000)1.751.710.04
ReignCW9:00PM1,230,000888,000342,0000.450.270.18vs. REPEAT
The Crazy OnesCBS9:30PM6,874,0006,529,000345,0001.661.71(0.05)
Surviving JackFox9:30PM4,320,0004,526,000(206,000)1.241.200.04
ElementaryCBS10:00PM7,902,0007,833,00069,0001.641.530.11
ScandalABC10:00PM9,227,0009,129,00098,0003.012.900.11
ParenthoodNBC10:00PM3,663,0003,763,000(100,000)1.121.24(0.12)










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
UnforgettableCBS8:00PM7,662,0007,320,000342,0001.000.940.06
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM5,575,0006,302,000(727,000)1.101.36(0.26)
DatelineNBC8:00PM3,907,0006,150,000(2,243,000)0.701.20(0.50)
Kitchen NightmaresFox8:00PM3,021,0001,973,0001,048,0001.200.800.40vs. REPEAT
Whose Line Is It Anyway?CW8:00PM1,543,0001,503,00040,0000.400.44(0.04)
The NeighborsABC8:30PM3,873,0003,871,0002,0000.800.89(0.09)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?CW8:30PM1,495,0001,309,000186,0000.500.400.10REPEAT
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM9,085,0009,674,000(589,000)1.301.36(0.06)
Shark TankABC9:00PM6,490,0007,493,000(1,003,000)1.601.98(0.38)
GrimmNBC9:00PM4,844,0004,887,000(43,000)1.201.36(0.16)
Hart of DixieCW9:00PM1,076,000726,000350,0000.300.240.06
Kitchen NightmaresFox9:00PM2,840,000
2,840,0001.10
1.10
Raising HopeFox9:00PM
1,600,000(1,600,000)
0.60(0.60)
Raising HopeFox9:30PM
1,524,000(1,524,000)
0.57(0.57)
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM10,970,00011,691,000(721,000)1.501.460.04
20/20ABC10:00PM5,659,0006,492,000(833,000)1.401.54(0.14)
HannibalNBC10:00PM2,406,0002,179,000227,0000.800.780.02










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
CrimetimeCBS8:00PM
2,514,000(2,514,000)
0.40(0.40)
ComedytimeCBS8:00PM2,480,000
2,480,0000.60
0.60REPEAT
CastleABC8:00PM2,860,0001,696,0001,164,0000.500.400.10REPEAT vs. Shield (R)
DatelineNBC8:00PM4,840,0005,017,000(177,000)0.800.88(0.08)8-10P
NASCARFox8:00PM5,920,000
5,920,0001.40
1.408-10P
RakeFox8:00PM
1,032,000(1,032,000)
0.20(0.20)
ComedytimeCBS8:30PM1,600,000
1,600,0000.40
0.40REPEAT
48 Hours MysteryCBS9:00PM2,250,0003,117,000(867,000)0.500.60(0.10)vs. Crimetime
20/20 SaturdayABC9:00PM2,490,0002,496,000(6,000)0.500.69(0.19)
RakeFox9:00PM
1,040,000(1,040,000)
0.20(0.20)
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM4,490,0004,535,000(45,000)0.800.83(0.03)
Nightline PrimeABC10:00PM2,810,0003,345,000(535,000)0.600.76(0.16)
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM3,280,0002,419,000861,0001.000.700.30REPEAT


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 29 (April 7-13) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThu16,288,0004.70
The MillersCBS8:30PMThu10,071,0002.48
Two and a Half MenCBS9:00PMThu9,547,0002.43
Family GuyFox8:30PMSun4,773,0002.26
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun4,298,0001.86
About a BoyNBC9:00PMTue6,866,0001.72
The Crazy OnesCBS9:30PMThu6,874,0001.66
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed5,105,0001.60REPEAT
Growing Up FisherNBC9:30PMTue5,543,0001.50
The GoldbergsABC9:00PMTue4,453,0001.44
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed4,975,0001.40REPEAT
MixologyABC9:30PMWed3,651,0001.24
Surviving JackFox9:30PMThu4,320,0001.24
SuburgatoryABC8:30PMWed3,845,0001.20REPEAT
American Dad!Fox7:30PMSun2,681,0001.19
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri5,575,0001.1
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTue2,330,0001.09
Parks & RecreationNBC8:30PMThu2,561,0001.01
The Mindy ProjectFox9:00PMTue2,263,0001.01
Bob's BurgersFox7:00PMSun2,265,0000.89
CommunityNBC8:00PMThu2,559,0000.86
Trophy WifeABC9:30PMTue2,817,0000.80
The NeighborsABC8:30PMFri3,873,0000.8
Comedytime (R) CBS8:00PMSat2,480,0000.6REPEAT
Comedytime (R) CBS8:30PMSat1,600,0000.4REPEAT
Friends with Better LivesCBS8:30PMMon

preempted
MomCBS9:30PMMon

preempted
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PMMon

preempted
Mike & MollyCBS9:00PMMon

preempted
New GirlFox9:00PMTue

preempted
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun

preempted
Animnation DominationFox7:30PMSun

preempted
How I Met Your MotherCBS8:00PMMon

completed
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox9:30PMTue

completed
DadsFox8:00PMTue

completed
Super Fun NightABC9:30PMWed

completed
Raising HopeFox9:30PMFri

canceled
EnlistedFox9:00PMFri

canceled
Sean Saves the WorldNBC9:00PMThu

canceled
The Michael J. Fox ShowNBC9:30PMThu

canceled
We Are MenCBS8:30PMMon

canceled
Welcome to the FamilyNBC8:30PMThu

canceled
Back in the GameABC8:30PMWed

canceled

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, August 18

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Pomp and Circumstance" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Tina and Gemma plan a joint graduation party for Malcolm and Grover, on part one of the hour-long seventh season finale.

The Neighborhood - "Welcome to Venice" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The Butlers and Johnsons help Malcolm start a new chapter in a new city that, while just across town, is worlds away from the neighborhood, on part two of the hour-long seventh season finale.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of August 18)

Monday, August 18

  • Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Anthony Mackie (Twisted Metal) - Anthony is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Jack McBrayer (30 Rock) - Jack appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Sarah Jessica Parker (And Just Like That.../Divorce/Sex and the City/Square Pegs) - NBC's Today catches up with Sarah in the 10am hour.
  • Ashley Eckstein (That's So Raven) - Ashley and Michael James Scott discuss their new podcast HypeFriend! on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
  • Soleil Moon Frye (Punky Brewster/Sabrina the Teenage Witch) - Soleil and Angel Carter Conrad, the late Aaron Carter's twin sister, whose new documentary The Carters gives an intimate look inside the Carter family with never-before-seen footage on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Andrew Rannells (Girls/The New Normal) and Nick Kroll (Big Mouth/The League/Cavemen) - Andrew, Nick and Lin-Manuel Miranda are chatting with Drew about their Broadway show All In: Comedy About Love on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. They're also talking to Drew about parenting advice, how they were raised and how comedy brings people together.


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The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series 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)

01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
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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)
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