Week 34 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Week 34 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2013-14 Week 34 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu):

Households: #1. CBS 6.1/10 rating/share (even from first four nights Week 33); #2. ABC 4.7/8 (+7%); #3. NBC 4.4/7 (+2%); #4. Fox 3.7/6 (+3%); #5. The CW 1.0/2 (even)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 9.62 million (+3% from first four nights Week 33); #2. ABC 7.18 million (+8%); #3. NBC 6.88 million (+3%); #4. Fox 5.93 million (+2%); #5. The CW 1.48 million (+1%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 2.0/6 rating/share (+5% from first four nights Week 33); #2. NBC 1.8/6 (-even); #3. ABC 1.7/5 (+13%); #4. Fox 1.6/5 (-6%) #5. The CW 0.6/2 (even)

For previous week's final ratings, Week 33 (5/5/14-5/11/14) had ABC win the week in 18-49 again for the fourth straight week with a 1.7 rating, followed by CBS' 1.5, NBC's 1.4 and Fox's 1.4. In total viewers, CBS lead this with 8.35 million, beating ABC which did 6.31 million, NBC followed with 5.33 million, and Fox trailed with 4.7 million.
Season to-date (9/23/13-5/11/14) in 18-49, NBC is on top with a 2.8, over Fox's Super Bowl-fueled 2.5, CBS is next with a 2.4, and ABC at a 2.1. In total viewers, CBS is still on top with 10.75 million, then NBC is second with 9.35, ABC is now third at 7.55 and Fox has dropped to fourth at 7.42 even with the Super Bowl.

Back to week 34 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 34 (May 12-18) Analysis

Last Sunday (May 11)	(Week 33)		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	8,497,000	10,484,000	(1,987,000)	1.06	1.03	0.03
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	6,065,000	6,296,000	(231,000)	1.57	1.63	(0.06)
PGA Golf	NBC	7:00PM	3,049,000	2,167,000	882,000	0.55	0.48	0.07	3-819P vs. Dream Builders
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:00PM	1,972,000	2,230,000	(258,000)	0.89	1.11	(0.22)
American Dad	Fox	7:30PM	2,400,000	2,511,000	(111,000)	1.15	1.26	(0.11)
The Amazing Race	CBS	8:00PM	7,368,000	8,087,000	(719,000)	1.66	1.69	(0.03)
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM	6,800,000	6,862,000	(62,000)	2.30	2.09	0.21	FINALE, 8-10P vs. 8-9P
Dateline	NBC	8:00PM	3,280,000	5,621,000	(2,341,000)	0.64	1.06	(0.42)	819P
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	3,663,000	4,386,000	(723,000)	1.64	1.97	(0.33)
Family Guy	Fox	8:30PM	4,159,000	4,401,000	(242,000)	2.07	2.25	(0.18)
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM	8,731,000	8,988,000	(257,000)	1.25	1.14	0.11
Resurrection	ABC	9:00PM		8,155,000	(8,155,000)		2.08	(2.08)
Rosemary's Baby Nt 1	NBC	9:00PM	3,676,000		3,676,000	1.09		1.09	9-11P
Believe	NBC	9:00PM		4,329,000	(4,329,000)		0.97	(0.97)
Cosmos: Spacetime	Fox	9:00PM	3,462,000	4,080,000	(618,000)	1.14	1.62	(0.48)
The Mentalist	CBS	10:00PM	8,639,000	8,423,000	216,000	1.19	1.17	0.02
Revenge	ABC	10:00PM	4,870,000	4,981,000	(111,000)	1.40	1.29	0.11	FINALE
Crisis	NBC	10:00PM		3,610,000	(3,610,000)		0.97	(0.97)


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	4,945,000	6,492,000	(1,547,000)	1.31	1.98	(0.67)	REPEAT
Dancing with the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	14,357,000	13,117,000	1,240,000	2.28	1.91	0.37	8-10P
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	11,118,000	11,002,000	116,000	3.03	3.02	0.01	8-10P
Bones	Fox	8:00PM	6,380,000		6,380,000	1.65		1.65
24: Live Another Day	Fox	8:00PM		8,077,000	(8,077,000)		2.56	(2.56)
Bones	Fox	8:00PM			-			-
Star Crossed	CW	8:00PM	826,000	871,000	(45,000)	0.31	0.32	(0.01)	FINALE
Friends w/Better Lives	CBS	8:30PM	4,807,000	4,924,000	(117,000)	1.56	1.60	(0.04)
Mike & Molly	CBS	9:00PM	6,945,000	6,541,000	404,000	1.97	1.74	0.23
24: Live Another Day	Fox	9:00PM	6,483,000		6,483,000	2.04		2.04
The Originals	CW	9:00PM	567,000	1,010,000	(443,000)	0.22	0.39	(0.17)	REPEAT vs. Tomorrow People
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:30PM	4,888,000	4,703,000	185,000	1.29	1.20	0.09	REPEAT vs. Mom(R)
NCIS	CBS	10:00PM	4,627,000	3,793,000	834,000	0.92	0.73	0.19	REPEAT vs. NCIS LA(R)
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	10,590,000	9,002,000	1,588,000	2.13	1.64	0.49	FINALE
The Blacklist	NBC	10:00PM	10,444,000	10,466,000	(22,000)	2.60	2.65	(0.05)	FINALE

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	16,946,000	15,883,000	1,063,000	2.59	2.30	0.29	FINALE
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	ABC	8:00PM	5,449,000	5,372,000	77,000	2.01	1.94	0.07	FINALE
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	10,955,000	10,720,000	235,000	2.59	2.50	0.09
Glee	Fox	8:00PM	1,872,000	2,105,000	(233,000)	0.64	0.81	(0.17)	FINALE
The Originals	CW	8:00PM	1,764,000	1,439,000	325,000	0.82	0.63	0.19	FINALE
NCIS: LA	CBS	9:00PM	14,850,000	14,108,000	742,000	2.49	2.20	0.29	FINALE
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	4,259,000	4,154,000	105,000	1.47	1.31	0.16	FINALE
About a Boy	NBC	9:00PM	6,418,000	6,044,000	374,000	1.60	1.47	0.13
Riot	Fox	9:00PM	1,340,000		1,340,000	0.49		0.49	PREMIERE
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM		2,396,000	(2,396,000)		1.22	(1.22)
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	1,739,000	1,592,000	147,000	0.78	0.79	(0.01)
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	2,831,000	2,480,000	351,000	0.93	0.73	0.20	FINALE
About a Boy	NBC	9:30PM	5,680,000	5,051,000	629,000	1.48	1.18	0.30	FINALE vs. Growing Up Fisher
Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM		2,484,000	(2,484,000)		1.30	(1.30)
Person of Interest	CBS	10:00PM	10,950,000	10,499,000	451,000	1.88	1.74	0.14	FINALE
Celebrity Wife Swap	ABC	10:00PM	2,774,000	2,848,000	(74,000)	0.92	0.93	(0.01)
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	7,121,000	6,924,000	197,000	1.89	1.86	0.03	FINALE

Wednesday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
Survivor Blood v Water	CBS	8:00PM	9,930,000	9,906,000	24,000	2.60	2.45	0.15
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	7,138,000	6,649,000	489,000	1.94	1.59	0.35
Revolution	NBC	8:00PM	3,910,000	3,775,000	135,000	1.16	1.15	0.01
American Idol	Fox	8:00PM	8,927,000	7,969,000	958,000	2.09	1.76	0.33	8-10P
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	2,366,000	2,331,000	35,000	0.86	0.78	0.08	FINALE
Suburgatory	ABC	8:30PM	5,235,000	4,994,000	241,000	1.58	1.34	0.24	FINALE
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	12,032,000	10,523,000	1,509,000	2.71	2.35	0.36	FINALE
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	9,076,000	8,554,000	522,000	3.22	2.88	0.34
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	5,421,000	5,344,000	77,000	1.57	1.47	0.10
Mixology	ABC	9:30PM	3,987,000	3,839,000	148,000	1.32	1.31	0.01
The 100	CW	9:00PM	1,729,000	1,642,000	87,000	0.56	0.55	0.01
CSI	CBS	10:00PM	8,081,000	10,008,000	(1,927,000)	1.45	1.87	(0.42)	REPEAT
Nashville	ABC	10:00PM	5,239,000	4,698,000	541,000	1.33	1.19	0.14	FINALE
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM	6,061,000	5,393,000	668,000	1.53	1.38	0.15

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	16,729,000	14,420,000	2,309,000	4.92	3.79	1.13	FINALE
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	8:00PM	3,651,000	3,191,000	460,000	0.67	0.70	(0.03)	REPEAT
Hollywood Game Night	NBC	8:00PM	3,722,000	3,176,000	546,000	1.09	0.93	0.16
Hell's Kitchen	Fox	8:00PM	4,864,000	4,300,000	564,000	1.71	1.53	0.18
Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM	1,605,000	1,502,000	103,000	0.81	0.67	0.14	FINALE
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	9,782,000	8,963,000	819,000	2.33	1.95	0.38	FINALE
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:00PM	7,317,000	8,350,000	(1,033,000)	1.74	2.06	(0.32)	REPEAT
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	9:00PM	8,915,000	7,948,000	967,000	2.57	2.46	0.11	FINALE
Rosemary's Baby Nt 2	NBC	9:00PM	3,257,000	3,145,000	112,000	0.96	0.96	-	9-11P vs. Comedy Awards
American Idol	Fox	9:00PM	8,671,000	7,181,000	1,490,000	2.05	1.61	0.44	9-10P vs 9-930
Reign	CW	9:00PM	1,238,000	1,341,000	(103,000)	0.45	0.49	(0.04)	FINALE
Bad Teacher	CBS	9:30PM	5,484,000	5,726,000	(242,000)	1.38	1.31	0.07
Surviving Jack	Fox	9:30PM		4,000,000	(4,000,000)		1.18	(1.18)
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	7,368,000	7,542,000	(174,000)	1.41	1.46	(0.05)	FINALE
Black Box	ABC	10:00PM	4,312,000	4,644,000	(332,000)	1.14	1.16	(0.02)
Parenthood	NBC	10:00PM			-			-

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
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	8:00PM	5,322,000	7,262,000	(1,940,000)	0.70	0.82	(0.12)	REPEAT vs. Unforgettable
Shark Tank	ABC	8:00PM	6,491,000	4,695,000	1,796,000	1.60	1.04	0.56	FINALE vs. REPEAT
Dateline	NBC	8:00PM	6,861,000	5,579,000	1,282,000	1.30	1.19	0.11
24: Live Another Day	Fox	8:00PM	1,623,000	1,336,000	287,000	0.40	0.30	0.10	REPEAT
Whose Line Is It Anyway?	CW	8:00PM	1,777,000	1,447,000	330,000	0.60	0.54	0.06
Whose Line Is It Anyway?	CW	8:30PM	1,537,000	1,123,000	414,000	0.50	0.42	0.08	REPEAT
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	6,020,000	9,212,000	(3,192,000)	0.70	1.30	(0.60)	REPEAT
Barbara Walters: Her Story	ABC	9:00PM	9,324,000		9,324,000	1.60		1.60	9-11P
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM		7,398,000	(7,398,000)		1.92	(1.92)
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM	5,390,000	4,781,000	609,000	1.30	1.25	0.05	FINALE
Hart of Dixie	CW	9:00PM	1,012,000	756,000	256,000	0.40	0.31	0.09	FINALE
Kitchen Nightmares	Fox	9:00PM	2,397,000	1,391,000	1,006,000	0.90	0.30	0.60	FINALE vs. 24(R)
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	6,881,000	11,784,000	(4,903,000)	0.80	1.39	(0.59)	REPEAT
20/20	ABC	10:00PM		6,311,000	(6,311,000)		1.57	(1.57)
Hannibal	NBC	10:00PM	2,475,000	1,946,000	529,000	0.90	0.74	0.16

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
Comedytime	CBS	8:00PM	2,247,000	2,245,000	2,000	0.50	0.40	0.10	REPEAT
Spiderman 2.1	ABC	8:00PM	2,430,000	5,590,000	(3,160,000)	0.60	2.04	(1.44)	8-11P vs. NBA Playoffs
Dateline	NBC	8:00PM	4,901,000	3,920,000	981,000	0.80	0.70	0.10	8-10P
Kitchen Nightmares	Fox	8:00PM	1,339,000		1,339,000	0.40		0.40	REPEAT
NASCAR	Fox	8:00PM		5,755,000	(5,755,000)		1.26	(1.26)
Comedytime	CBS	8:30PM	1,837,000	2,119,000	(282,000)	0.40	0.38	0.02	REPEAT
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	9:00PM	2,488,000	2,575,000	(87,000)	0.50	0.48	0.02
The Following	Fox	9:00PM	787,000		787,000	0.20		0.20	REPEAT
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	4,891,000	5,020,000	(129,000)	0.80	0.91	(0.11)
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM	3,325,000	2,791,000	534,000	1.00	0.80	0.20	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 34 (May 12-18) 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	Thu	16,729,000	4.92	FINALE
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	9,076,000	3.22
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	9,782,000	2.33	FINALE
Family Guy	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	4,159,000	2.07
Mike & Molly	CBS	9:00PM	Mon	6,945,000	1.97
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	7,138,000	1.94
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	7,317,000	1.74	REPEAT
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	3,663,000	1.64
About a Boy	NBC	9:00PM	Tue	6,418,000	1.60
Suburgatory	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	5,235,000	1.58	FINALE, canceled
Friends with Better Lives	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	4,807,000	1.56	canceled
About a Boy	NBC	9:30PM	Tue	5,680,000	1.48	FINALE
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:00PM	Tue	4,259,000	1.47	FINALE
Bad Teacher	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	5,484,000	1.38	canceled
Mixology	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	3,987,000	1.32	canceled
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	4,945,000	1.31	REPEAT
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:30PM	Mon	4,888,000	1.29	REPEAT
American Dad!	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	2,400,000	1.15
Trophy Wife	ABC	9:30PM	Tue	2,831,000	0.93	FINALE, canceled
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	1,972,000	0.89
Comedytime (R)	CBS	8:00PM	Sat	2,247,000	0.5	REPEAT
Comedytime (R)	CBS	8:30PM	Sat	1,837,000	0.4	REPEAT
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun			preempted
Animnation Domination	Fox	7:30PM	Sun			preempted
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	Tue			completed
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tue			completed
Mom	CBS	9:30PM	Mon			completed
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri			completed
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:00PM	Thu			completed
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	9:30PM	Tue			completed
How I Met Your Mother	CBS	8:00PM	Mon			ended
Growing Up Fisher	NBC	9:30PM	Tue			canceled
Surviving Jack	Fox	9:30PM	Thu			canceled
Dads	Fox	8:00PM	Tue			canceled
Super Fun Night	ABC	9:30PM	Wed			canceled
Community	NBC	8:00PM	Thu			canceled
The Crazy Ones	CBS	9:30PM	Thu			canceled
The Neighbors	ABC	8:30PM	Fri			canceled
Raising Hope	Fox	9:30PM	Fri			canceled
Enlisted	Fox	9:00PM	Fri			canceled
Sean Saves the World	NBC	9:00PM	Thu			canceled
The Michael J. Fox Show	NBC	9:30PM	Thu			canceled
We Are Men	CBS	8:30PM	Mon			canceled
Welcome to the Family	NBC	8:30PM	Thu			canceled
Back in the Game	ABC	8:30PM	Wed			canceled

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, April 6

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Gemma Johnson's Day Off" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Gemma reaches her limit at work, and when a car issue forces her to slow down, an unexpected break helps her rethink what she really wants next. Meanwhile, Marty and Malcolm’s plans are thrown off course when unexpected opportunities arise, and Dave embraces a new career path.

The Neighorhood - "A Farewell Special" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
CBS presents The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special, an Entertainment Tonight production, airing Monday, April 6 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and filmed on location on The Neighborhood's stages, the special celebrates the acclaimed CBS comedy's final season, honoring eight seasons, 156 episodes, and eight unforgettable years of laughter, heart and community, leading up to the series finale on May 11.

This celebratory event features exclusive new interviews with the cast reflecting on their journey, revisiting early days on set, and looking back at the show's evolution and cultural impact. From its heartfelt exploration of friendship and family to its comedic take on life in a changing community, The Neighborhood has become a beloved part of CBS' comedy legacy.

The special includes never-before-seen footage and archival interviews from the ET Vault, offering fans a nostalgic look at the series' most iconic moments and the relationships built along the way. Viewers will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the emotional final days of production, including the cast and crew's last table read, intimate moments from the final tapings, and heartfelt goodbyes.

Additionally, The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special brings audiences inside the cast's final wrap party, capturing the laughter, speeches, memories, and surprises that marked the end of an era. To cap off the evening, fans will get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming series finale, with the cast and producers sharing what viewers can expect as the Butlers and Johnsons say farewell to the neighborhood they've called home for nearly a decade.

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to New Horizons" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Dave’s silent auction wins lead to a classical concert outing with Gemma and the Butlers that quickly goes off the rails. Meanwhile, Malcolm’s ghostwriting gig takes a surprising turn when Tina encourages him to dive into reality TV for inspiration – sparking an unexpected obsession.

St. Denis Medical - "We Make Time" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When a doctor becomes a patient, his co-workers rally around him, whether he likes it or not; Matt and Serena need to talk.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "The Loyalty Swamp" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tobin's past comes back to haunt him; Reggie and Brina struggle to set a wedding date.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 6)

Monday, April 6

Jason Segel (Shrinking/How I Met Your Mother/Undeclared) - Watch Jason on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril) - Lisa appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Keanu Reaves (Swedish Dicks) - Keanu is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He also talks about Outcome on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Melissa Gilbert (Stand by Your Man) - ABC's Good Morning America has George Stephanopoulos' exclusive interview with Melissa sometime between 7-9am.
Laurie Metcalf (Big Mistakes/The Conners/Roseanne/The McCarthys/The Norm Show) - Laurie talks about Big Mistakes on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Mindy Kaling (Running Point/The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy talks about Mindy's Book Studio on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Terry and Rebecca King-Crews make an exclusive announcement on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am. Terry will also be on in the 9am hour.
Sterling K. Brown (Starved) and Ryan Michelle Bathe (First Wives Club/Retired at 35) - Sterling and his wife Ryan Michelle tell Sherri about the highly anticipated new season of Paradise now streaming on Hulu & Disney+ on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.
Amanda Peet (Brockmire/Togetherness/Bent) - Amanda talks season 2 of Your Friends & Neighbors and her new film Fantasy Life on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.