Sunday, October 19, 2014

Week 4 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2014-15 Week 4 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 8.0/13 rating/share (+1% in rating from first four nights week 3); #2. ABC 5.2/9 (-5%); #3. NBC 5.1/8 (-1%); #4. Fox 2.5/4 (even); #5. The CW 1.2/2 (-8%)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 12.79 million (+1% from first four nights week 3); #2. NBC 8.17 million (+1%); #3. ABC 7.92 million (-5%); #4. Fox 4.02 million (even); #5. The CW 2.05 million (-6%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 3.0/9 rating/share (-3% in rating from first four nights week 3); #2. NBC 2.2/7 (+5%); #3. ABC 2.0/6 (-5%); #4. Fox 1.3/4 (-7%) #5. The CW 0.8/2 (-11%)

We have the final ratings for Week 3 (10/6/14-10/12/14). Among Adults 18-49, NBC won the week again with a 2.3 rating thanks to the NFL, followed by CBS's 2.1, ABC's 1.8 and Fox's 1.8.  For Total Viewers, CBS was on top with 10.32 million, followed by NBC's 8.12. ABC was next with 7.08 million and Fox trailed with 5.45 million.

For season to-date (9/22/14-10/12/14), we do not have for you just yet, due to Nielsen recalculations.

Back to week 4, 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 4 (Oct. 13-19) Analysis















Last Sunday (Oct. 12)(Week 3)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM10,186,00014,232,000(4,046,000)1.302.48(1.18)
America's Funniest Home VideosABC7:00PM5,463,0003,584,0001,879,000 1.160.870.29 PREMIERE vs. Once (R)
The SimpsonsFox7:00PM
1,712,000(1,712,000)
0.63(0.63)preempted
Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM4,322,0007,688,000(3,366,000)1.412.74(1.33)
The OTFox7:50PM14,564,0003,137,00011,427,000 5.511.424.09 vs. Bob's Burgers
Madam SecretaryCBS8:00PM11,446,00012,201,000(755,000)1.441.60(0.16)
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM7,923,0009,238,000(1,315,000)2.683.29(0.61)
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM11,422,00010,760,000662,000 4.003.900.10
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM7,333,0004,272,0003,061,000 3.251.971.28
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM18,088,00019,386,000(1,298,000)6.587.36(0.78)
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM4,513,0003,314,0001,199,000 2.161.640.52
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM10,392,00010,832,000(440,000)1.281.40(0.12)
ResurrectionABC9:00PM5,552,0006,735,000(1,183,000)1.481.99(0.51)
Family GuyFox9:00PM3,416,0003,626,000(210,000)1.701.87(0.17)REPEAT
MulaneyFox9:30PM2,191,0002,297,000(106,000)1.060.980.08
CSICBS10:00PM8,771,0008,039,000732,000 1.361.270.09
Revenge ABC10:00PM4,659,0005,270,000(611,000)1.201.35(0.15)




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM15,321,00015,746,000(425,000)4.494.53(0.04)
Dancing with the StarsABC8:00PM12,739,00012,742,000(3,000)1.981.950.03
The VoiceNBC8:00PM13,275,00012,408,000867,000 4.023.710.31
GothamFox8:00PM6,393,0006,361,00032,000 2.412.49(0.08)
The OriginalsCW8:00PM1,290,0001,359,000(69,000)0.660.71(0.05)
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:30PM11,377,00011,724,000(347,000)2.772.92(0.15)REPEAT
ScorpionCBS9:00PM11,510,00011,934,000(424,000)2.392.54(0.15)
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM4,763,0004,464,000299,000 1.681.70(0.02)
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM1,605,0001,065,000540,000 0.580.500.08 PREMIERE vs. Supernatural Special
NCIS: LACBS10:00PM9,242,0008,683,000559,000 1.611.64(0.03)
CastleABC10:00PM9,173,0009,901,000(728,000)1.951.99(0.04)
The BlacklistNBC10:00PM9,758,0009,980,000(222,000)2.772.610.16










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM17,259,00017,275,000(16,000)2.512.62(0.11)
SelfieABC8:00PM3,436,0003,992,000(556,000)0.961.15(0.19)
The VoiceNBC8:00PM12,339,0009,067,0003,272,000 3.422.470.95 vs. 8-10P Clip Show
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM1,867,0001,962,000(95,000)0.790.93(0.14)REPEAT vs. Family Guy (R)
FlashCW8:00PM4,268,0004,792,000(524,000)1.671.87(0.20)
Manhattan Love StoryABC8:30PM2,868,0003,273,000(405,000)0.900.92(0.02)
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PM1,419,000
1,419,000 0.64
0.64 REPEAT
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM16,141,00015,390,000751,000 2.222.31(0.09)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC9:00PM4,704,0004,726,000(22,000)1.661.69(0.03)
Marry MeNBC9:00PM7,539,000
7,539,000 2.31
2.31 PREMIERE
New GirlFox9:00PM2,265,0002,615,000(350,000)1.211.39(0.18)
SupernaturalCW9:00PM2,129,0002,481,000(352,000)0.961.07(0.11)
About A BoyNBC9:30PM5,826,000
5,826,000 1.69
1.69 PREMIERE
Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM2,207,0002,187,00020,000 1.061.030.03
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM9,717,0009,632,00085,000 1.531.60(0.07)
ForeverABC10:00PM4,806,0005,346,000(540,000)1.121.27(0.15)
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM7,109,0008,367,000(1,258,000)1.932.14(0.21)










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Survivor CBS8:00PM9,329,0009,592,000(263,000)2.332.47(0.14)
Toy Story of TerrorABC8:00PM6,183,0007,697,000(1,514,000)1.852.06(0.21)vs. The Middle
Mysteries of LauraNBC8:00PM8,675,0008,698,000(23,000)1.381.310.07
Hell's KitchenFox8:00PM3,674,0003,808,000(134,000)1.231.35(0.12)
ArrowCW8:00PM2,321,0002,809,000(488,000)0.850.99(0.14)
Great Pumpkin Charlie BrownABC8:30PM6,237,0007,320,000(1,083,000)2.162.31(0.15)vs. The Goldbergs
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM10,895,00010,452,000443,000 2.412.290.12
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM9,705,00010,625,000(920,000)3.453.62(0.17)
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM7,157,0007,552,000(395,000)1.701.650.05
Red Band SocietyFox9:00PM3,165,0002,907,000258,000 0.960.910.05
black-ishABC9:30PM6,935,0008,283,000(1,348,000)2.522.86(0.34)
FlashCW9:00PM1,670,0002,092,000(422,000)0.510.64(0.13)REPEAT
StalkerCBS10:00PM7,868,0008,174,000(306,000)1.661.72(0.06)
NashvilleABC10:00PM5,018,0005,612,000(594,000)1.291.49(0.20)
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM6,784,0006,625,000159,000 1.581.480.10










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NFL Thurs Kick-offCBS8:00PM9,232,0009,325,000(93,000)2.722.73(0.01)
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM8,431,0008,482,000(51,000)2.392.41(0.02)
The Biggest LoserNBC8:00PM4,665,0004,571,00094,000 1.281.220.06
BonesFox8:00PM6,562,0006,387,000175,000 1.671.550.12
Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM1,825,0001,667,000158,000 0.920.750.17
Thursday Night FootballCBS8:30PM16,094,00015,852,000242,000 5.365.43(0.07)
ScandalABC9:00PM9,905,0009,516,000389,000 2.923.04(0.12)
Bad JudgeNBC9:00PM4,678,0005,239,000(561,000)1.211.26(0.05)
GracepointFox9:00PM3,700,0003,804,000(104,000)0.820.87(0.05)
ReignCW9:00PM1,268,0001,093,000175,000 0.440.380.06
A to ZNBC9:30PM3,372,0003,628,000(256,000)1.001.05(0.05)
How To Get Away w/MurderABC10:00PM9,790,00010,809,000(1,019,000)2.763.10(0.34)
ParenthoodNBC10:00PM4,202,0004,250,000(48,000)1.301.260.04










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM6,609,0005,886,000723,000 1.401.090.31
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM6,712,0006,619,00093,000 1.301.230.07
Marry MeNBC8:00PM3,030,0003,551,000(521,000)0.700.70- REPEAT vs. Bad Judge (R)
UtopiaFox8:00PM1,883,0001,862,00021,000 0.700.690.01
Jane the VirginCW8:00PM1,271,000
1,271,000 0.30
0.30 REPEAT
Whose Line Is It Anyway?CW8:00PM
1,513,000(1,513,000)
0.61(0.61)
CristelaABC8:30PM5,968,0006,515,000(547,000)1.201.27(0.07)
About A BoyNBC8:30PM2,653,0002,111,000542,000 0.600.450.15 REPEAT vs. A to Z (R)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?CW8:30PM
1,476,000(1,476,000)
0.51(0.51)
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM9,137,0009,193,000(56,000)1.201.22(0.02)
Shark TankABC9:00PM7,270,0007,341,000(71,000)1.901.97(0.07)
DatelineNBC9:00PM5,722,0005,160,000562,000 1.201.050.15 9-11P
America's Next Top ModelCW9:00PM1,058,0001,017,00041,000 0.300.36(0.06)
GothamFox9:00PM1,436,0001,521,000(85,000)0.400.41(0.01)REPEAT
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM10,415,00011,091,000(676,000)1.201.25(0.05)
20/20ABC10:00PM4,682,0004,988,000(306,000)1.101.15(0.05)
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 Fox7:35PM
5,010,000(5,010,000)
1.23(1.23)
CrimetimeCBS8:00PM3,233,0003,536,000(303,000)0.400.62(0.22)REPEAT
Saturday Night FootballABC8:00PM12,034,0005,096,0006,938,000 3.701.272.43 vs. NASCAR
Mysteries of LauraNBC8:00PM2,385,0002,339,00046,000 0.500.480.02 REPEAT
GracepointFox8:00PM1,345,000
1,345,000 0.30
0.30 REPEAT
CrimetimeCBS9:00PM3,761,0003,126,000635,000 0.600.65(0.05)REPEAT
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM2,267,0003,111,000(844,000)0.400.62(0.22)REPEAT vs. Laura (R)
GracepointFox9:00PM1,338,000
1,338,000 0.20
0.20 REPEAT
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM4,566,0004,492,00074,000 0.800.87(0.07)
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM2,622,0002,721,000(99,000)0.700.71(0.01)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 4 (Oct. 13-19) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMMon15,321,0004.49
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed9,705,0003.45
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun7,333,0003.25
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:30PMMon11,377,0002.77REPEAT
black-ishABC9:30PMWed6,935,0002.52
Marry MeNBC9:00PMTue7,539,0002.31premiere
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun4,513,0002.16
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun3,416,0001.70REPEAT
About a BoyNBC9:30PMTue5,826,0001.69premiere
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri6,712,0001.3
New GirlFox9:00PMTue2,265,0001.21
Bad JudgeNBC9:00PMThu4,678,0001.21
CristelaABC8:30PMFri5,968,0001.2
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTue2,207,0001.06
MulaneyFox9:30PMSun2,191,0001.06
A to ZNBC9:30PMThu3,372,0001.00
SelfieABC8:00PMTue3,436,0000.96
Manhattan Love StoryABC8:30PMTue2,868,0000.90
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMTues1,867,0000.79REPEAT
Marry MeNBC8:00PMFri3,030,0000.7REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PMTue1,419,0000.64REPEAT
About a BoyNBC8:30PMFri2,653,0000.6REPEAT
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed

preempted
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed

preempted
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun

preempted
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun

preempted
Comedytime (R) CBS8:00PMSat

preempted
American Dad!Fox9:30PMSun

completed
MomCBS8:30PMThu

premieres 10/30
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

Friday, May 29

Happy's Place - "A New Chapter" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After Gabby's mother, Val, shows up unannounced, it's up to Bobbie to help Gabby navigate their delicate relationship; Isabella and Steve try to find out if Gabby's childhood horror stories are as bad as she claims.

Happy's Place - "Silence Was Golden" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
While Bobbie attempts to plan the perfect anniversary dinner for her and Emmett, Steve and Takoda must hide a secret from Isabella and Gabby that could ruin Bobbie's special evening.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 25)

Friday, May 29

  • John Travolta (Welcome Back, Kotter) - Watch John on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Ana Gasteyer (American Auto/People of Earth/Lady Dynamite/Suburgatory) - Ana appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Lena Dunham (Girls) - Lena is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Wanda Sykes (The Upshaws/The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Wanda chats about Wanda Sykes: Legacy with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Jackée Harry (The Paynes/The First Family/Sister, Sister/The Royal Family/227) - Sitcom legend Jackée is back with the TamFam for a revealing conversation about her headline-making cosmetic transformation and her acclaimed career on a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Laurie Metcalf (Big Mistakes/The Conners/Roseanne/The McCarthys/The Norm Show) - Laurie talks about Death of a Salesman on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Jennette McCurdy (Sam & Cat/iCarly) - Jennette tells Drew about her latest book Half Her Age on a repeat of The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD) I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD) The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)

11/04/25 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11/25 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11/25 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11/25 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02/25 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/16/25 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16/25 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20/26 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27/26 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11/26 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24/26 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
04/11/26 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Fourth Season (DVD)
04/21/26 - Famous Studios Champion Collection (Blu-ray) (DVD)
05/19/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (DVD)
05/19/26 - Looney Tunes Cartoons - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
07/14/26 - The Office - The Complete Series - Superfan Extended Episodes (Blu-ray)
07/28/26 - I Love Lucy - The Complete Series - 75th Anniversary Edition (Blu-ray)

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