Sunday, October 12, 2014

Week 3 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2014-15 Week 3 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 7.9/13 rating/share (-5% in rating from first four nights week 2); #2. ABC 5.5/9 (-5%); #3. NBC 5.2/9 (-9%); #4. Fox 2.5/4 (-7%); #5. The CW 1.3/2 (+117%)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 12.74 million (-6% from first four nights week 2); #2. ABC 8.38 million (-5%); #3. NBC 8.12 million (-12%); #4. Fox 4.01 million (-9%); #5. The CW 2.19 million (+123%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 3.1/10 rating/share (-6% in rating from first four nights week 2); #2. NBC 2.1/7 (-16%); #3. ABC 2.1/7 (-5%); #4. Fox 1.4/4 (-7%) #5. The CW 0.9/3 (+125%)

We have the final ratings for Week 2 (9/29/14-10/5/14). Among Adults 18-49, NBC won the week again with a 2.7 rating thanks to the NFL, followed by CBS's 2.5, ABC's 2.0 and Fox's 1.2.  For Total Viewers, CBS was on top with 11.36 million, followed by NBC's 8.99. ABC was next with 7.46 million and Fox trailed with just 3.41 million.

For season to-date (9/22/14-10/5/14) , among Adults 18-49, NBC is #1 with a 2.8 rating, CBS is next with a 2.4, followed by ABC with a 2.1 and Fox with a 1.6. Among total viewers, CBC is #1 with 11.11 million, then NBC with 9.55 million. ABC is next with 7.86 million and Fox trails with just 4.33 million.

Back to week 3, 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 3 (Oct. 6-12) Analysis















Last Sunday (Oct. 5)(Week 2)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:30PM14,232,0009,678,000 4,554,000 2.481.10 1.38
Once Upon a Time ABC7:00PM3,584,0005,493,000 (1,909,000)0.871.62 (0.75)REPEAT vs. Special
The SimpsonsFox7:00PM1,712,000
1,712,000 0.63
0.63 REPEAT
Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM7,688,0003,828,000 3,860,000 2.741.17 1.57
Bob's BurgersFox7:55PM3,137,00016,439,000 (13,302,000)1.426.28 (4.86)premiere vs. The OT
Madam SecretaryCBS8:30PM12,201,00012,723,000 (522,000)1.601.42 0.18
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM9,238,00010,201,000 (963,000)3.293.75 (0.46)
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM10,760,00013,005,000 (2,245,000)3.904.57 (0.67)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM4,272,0008,526,000 (4,254,000)1.973.90 (1.93)
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM19,386,00022,675,000 (3,289,000)7.368.67 (1.31)
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM3,314,0005,461,000 (2,147,000)1.642.63 (0.99)
The Good WifeCBS9:30PM10,832,00011,089,000 (257,000)1.401.33 0.07
ResurrectionABC9:00PM6,735,0008,378,000 (1,643,000)1.992.54 (0.55)
Family GuyFox9:00PM3,626,0008,452,000 (4,826,000)1.874.54 (2.67)vs. 1-hr ep
MulaneyFox9:30PM2,297,000
2,297,000 0.98
0.98 premiere
CSICBS10:30PM8,039,0009,362,000 (1,323,000)1.271.35 (0.08)
Revenge ABC10:00PM5,270,0005,713,000 (443,000)1.351.53 (0.18)




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM15,746,00016,383,000 (637,000)4.534.78 (0.25)
Dancing with the StarsABC8:00PM12,742,00012,502,000 240,000 1.951.84 0.11
The VoiceNBC8:00PM12,408,00012,941,000 (533,000)3.713.98 (0.27)
GothamFox8:00PM6,361,0007,454,000 (1,093,000)2.492.80 (0.31)
The OriginalsCW8:00PM1,359,000
1,359,000 0.71
0.71 PREMIERE
iHeart Radio SpecialCW8:00PM
819,000 (819,000)
0.31 (0.31)
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:30PM11,724,00012,259,000 (535,000)2.923.11 (0.19)REPEAT
ScorpionCBS9:00PM11,934,00013,359,000 (1,425,000)2.543.05 (0.51)
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM4,464,0005,041,000 (577,000)1.701.73 (0.03)
Supernatural RetrospectiveCW9:00PM1,065,000
1,065,000 0.50
0.50 special
NCIS: LACBS10:00PM8,683,0009,485,000 (802,000)1.641.89 (0.25)
CastleABC10:00PM9,901,00010,749,000 (848,000)1.992.20 (0.21)
The BlacklistNBC10:00PM9,980,00010,512,000 (532,000)2.612.78 (0.17)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM17,275,00018,838,000 (1,563,000)2.622.64 (0.02)
SelfieABC8:00PM3,992,0005,311,000 (1,319,000)1.151.57 (0.42)
The VoiceNBC8:00PM9,067,00013,734,000 (4,667,000)2.474.11 (1.64)8-10P Clip Show
Family GuyFox8:00PM1,962,0001,991,000 (29,000)0.930.82 0.11 REPEAT vs. Utopia
FlashCW8:00PM4,792,000
4,792,000 1.87
1.87 PREMIERE
iHeart Radio SpecialCW8:00PM
989,000 (989,000)
0.39 (0.39)
Manhattan Love StoryABC8:30PM3,273,0004,700,000 (1,427,000)0.921.45 (0.53)
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM15,390,00016,574,000 (1,184,000)2.312.27 0.04
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC9:00PM4,726,0005,052,000 (326,000)1.691.82 (0.13)
New GirlFox9:00PM2,615,0002,373,000 242,000 1.391.27 0.12
SupernaturalCW9:00PM2,481,000
2,481,000 1.07
1.07 PREMIERE
Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM2,187,0002,354,000 (167,000)1.031.13 (0.10)
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM9,632,00010,715,000 (1,083,000)1.601.80 (0.20)
ForeverABC10:00PM5,346,0005,961,000 (615,000)1.271.45 (0.18)
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM8,367,0008,714,000 (347,000)2.142.27 (0.13)










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Survivor CBS8:00PM9,592,0009,486,000 106,000 2.472.45 0.02
The MiddleABC8:00PM7,697,0007,423,000 274,000 2.061.98 0.08
Mysteries of LauraNBC8:00PM8,698,0008,975,000 (277,000)1.311.49 (0.18)
Hell's KitchenFox8:00PM3,808,0003,887,000 (79,000)1.351.39 (0.04)
ArrowCW8:00PM2,809,000694,000 2,115,000 0.990.21 0.78 premiere vs. REPEAT
The GoldbergsABC8:30PM7,320,0007,086,000 234,000 2.312.34 (0.03)
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM10,452,00011,651,000 (1,199,000)2.292.70 (0.41)
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM10,625,00010,557,000 68,000 3.623.75 (0.13)
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM7,552,0007,732,000 (180,000)1.651.79 (0.14)
Red Band SocietyFox9:00PM2,907,0003,329,000 (422,000)0.911.10 (0.19)
black-ishABC9:30PM8,283,0008,291,000 (8,000)2.862.64 0.22
FlashCW9:00PM2,092,000672,000 1,420,000 0.640.19 0.45 REPEAT vs. Arrow (R)
StalkerCBS10:00PM8,174,0009,048,000 (874,000)1.721.97 (0.25)
NashvilleABC10:00PM5,612,0005,340,000 272,000 1.491.56 (0.07)
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM6,625,0006,626,000 (1,000)1.481.54 (0.06)










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NFL Thurs Kick-offCBS8:00PM9,325,00010,987,000 (1,662,000)2.733.33 (0.60)
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM8,482,0009,439,000 (957,000)2.412.70 (0.29)
The Biggest LoserNBC8:00PM4,571,0004,643,000 (72,000)1.221.32 (0.10)
BonesFox8:00PM6,387,0006,406,000 (19,000)1.551.53 0.02
Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM1,667,0001,807,000 (140,000)0.750.91 (0.16)
Thursday Night FootballCBS8:30PM15,852,00016,544,000 (692,000)5.435.89 (0.46)
ScandalABC9:00PM9,516,00010,701,000 (1,185,000)3.043.38 (0.34)
Bad JudgeNBC9:00PM5,239,0005,841,000 (602,000)1.261.32 (0.06)
GracepointFox9:00PM3,804,0004,756,000 (952,000)0.871.16 (0.29)
ReignCW9:00PM1,093,0001,009,000 84,000 0.380.38 -
A to ZNBC9:30PM3,628,0004,791,000 (1,163,000)1.051.21 (0.16)
How To Get Away w/MurderABC10:00PM10,809,00012,150,000 (1,341,000)3.103.32 (0.22)
ParenthoodNBC10:00PM4,250,0004,336,000 (86,000)1.261.32 (0.06)










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM5,967,0006,080,000 (113,000)1.101.22 (0.12)
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM6,557,0006,908,000 (351,000)1.201.31 (0.11)vs. 1-hour
Bad JudgeNBC8:00PM3,579,0004,041,000 (462,000)0.700.82 (0.12)REPEAT
UtopiaFox8:00PM1,866,0001,752,000 114,000 0.700.65 0.05
CristelaABC8:30PM6,568,000
6,568,000 1.30
1.30 PREMIERE
A to ZNBC8:30PM2,235,0003,012,000 (777,000)0.500.76 (0.26)REPEAT
Whose Line Is It Anyway?CW8:00PM1,539,0001,293,000 246,000 0.600.45 0.15
Whose Line Is It Anyway?CW8:30PM1,496,0001,052,000 444,000 0.500.32 0.18 REPEAT
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM9,170,0009,767,000 (597,000)1.301.29 0.01
Shark TankABC9:00PM7,226,0007,291,000 (65,000)1.901.87 0.03
DatelineNBC9:00PM5,098,0005,451,000 (353,000)1.001.14 (0.14)9-11P
America's Next Top ModelCW9:00PM1,037,0001,124,000 (87,000)0.400.43 (0.03)
GothamFox9:00PM1,564,0001,779,000 (215,000)0.400.54 (0.14)REPEAT
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM10,828,00010,846,000 (18,000)1.201.23 (0.03)
20/20ABC10:00PM5,096,0004,892,000 204,000 1.201.29 (0.09)
ConstatineNBC10:00PM

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- prem 10/24










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
MLB NLCS Game 1Fox7:35PM3,913,0002,294,000 1,619,000 1.000.70 0.30 vs. College Football
CrimetimeCBS8:00PM3,666,0003,554,000 112,000 0.700.55 0.15 REPEAT
NASCARABC8:00PM4,874,0004,563,000 311,000 1.201.40 (0.20)vs. Sat Nite Football
Mysteries of LauraNBC8:00PM2,406,0002,852,000 (446,000)0.500.67 (0.17)REPEAT vs. Voice (R)
CrimetimeCBS9:00PM3,126,0003,484,000 (358,000)0.700.55 0.15 REPEAT
Mysteries of LauraNBC9:00PM3,038,000
3,038,000 0.60
0.60 REPEAT
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM4,492,0005,289,000 (797,000)0.800.78 0.02
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM2,780,0003,036,000 (256,000)0.700.79 (0.09)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 3 (Oct. 6-12) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMMon15,746,0004.53
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed10,625,0003.62
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:30PMMon11,724,0002.92REPEAT
black-ishABC9:30PMWed8,283,0002.86
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed7,320,0002.31
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed7,697,0002.06
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun4,272,0001.97
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun3,626,0001.87
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun3,314,0001.64
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun3,137,0001.42premiere
New GirlFox9:00PMTue2,615,0001.39
CristelaABC8:30PMFri6,568,0001.3premiere
Bad JudgeNBC9:00PMThu5,239,0001.26
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri6,557,0001.2
SelfieABC8:00PMTue3,992,0001.15
A to ZNBC9:30PMThu3,628,0001.05
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTue2,187,0001.03
MulaneyFox9:30PMSun2,297,0000.98premiere
Family GuyFox8:00PMTues1,962,0000.93REPEAT
Manhattan Love StoryABC8:30PMTue3,273,0000.92
Bad JudgeNBC8:00PMFri3,579,0000.7REPEAT
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun1,712,0000.63REPEAT
A to ZNBC8:30PMFri2,235,0000.5REPEAT
American Dad!Fox9:30PMSun

completed
Comedytime (R) CBS8:00PMSat

preempted
Comedytime (R) CBS8:30PMSat

preempted
MomCBS8:30PMThu

premieres 10/30
Marry MeNBC9:00PMTue

premieres 10/14
About a BoyNBC9:30PMTue

premieres 10/14
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PMMon

premieres 10/27
The MillersCBS8:30PMMon

premieres 10/20
Two and a Half MenCBS9:00PMThu

premieres 10/30
The McCarthysCBS9:30PMThu

premieres 10/30

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, July 2

Shifting Gears - "Restoration" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Matt, the widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop, is confronted with his most unexpected and challenging project yet when his estranged daughter, Riley, and her adolescent children come crashing back into his life.

Shifting Gears - "Accommodations" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Matt joins Riley at Carter’s high school open house, where he’s unsettled to learn about the “accommodations” made for his grandson’s anxiety. Meanwhile, Riley reconnects with Caitlin, a former classmate, and sets her up with Gabriel.

Shifting Gears - "Grief" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Riley discovers a closet filled with her late mother’s clothes, she insists Matt hasn’t processed her death and urges him to see a grief counselor. Meanwhile, Gabriel faces a crisis of confidence when he’s put in charge of the shop for a day.

Shifting Gears - "Valentine's" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
A Valentine’s Day visit to his late wife’s grave sparks an unexpected connection for Matt in an unlikely place. Meanwhile, Riley is thrust into the spotlight for a promotional video at the dance studio.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Protector in Chief" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
House of Payne is the hilarious comedy about Retired fire chief Curtis Payne and his lovely wife Ella.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Speed Demons" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
After losing his job, Jeremy decides to move to the backwoods of Georgia to help his grandfather, who has purchased a rundown home for the elderly.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of June 30)

Wednesday, July 2

  • Will Arnett (Murderville/Arrested Development/Flaked/The Millers/Up All Night/Running Wilde), Jason Bateman (Arrested Development/George and Leo/Chicago Sons/Simon/The Hogan Family/It's Your Move/Silver Spoons) and Sean Hayes (Will & Grace/The Millers/Sean Saves the World) - Watch Will, Jason and Sean on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Henry is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Monica Barbaro (FUBAR) - Monica appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Owen Thiele (Overcompensating), Amita Rao (Deli Boys) and Malik Elassal (Adults) - Owen, Amita and Malik are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Glen Powell (Scream Queens) - NBC's Today catches up with Glen in the 10am hour.
  • Casey Wilson (The Righteous Gemstones/Black Monday/The Hotwives/Marry Me/Happy Endings) - Casey talks about The Great American Baking Show on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/One Day at a Time) - The Drew Barrymore Show has a repeat their skincare show and Drew and Valerie Bertinelli are talking all things moisturizers and hydration with board certified dermatologist and TikTok sensation Dr. Shereene Idriss.
  • Joe Manganiello (How I Met Your Mother) - Joe talks about Netflix's Nonnas on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.


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