SitcomsOnline.com News Blog: November 2014

Sunday, November 30, 2014

Week 10 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2014-15 Week 10 TV Ratings (first two nights only Mon-Tues, due to holiday):

Households: #1. ABC 8.8/14 rating/share (+52% in rating from first four nights week 9); #2. CBS 6.6/11 (+2%); #3. NBC 4.5/7 (-4%); #4. Fox 2.6/4 (+4%); #5. The CW 0.8/2 (-33%)
Total Viewers: #1. ABC 13.92 million (+62% from first four nights week 9); #2. CBS 10.83 million (+3%); #3. NBC 7.26 million (-3%); #4. Fox 4.24 million (+2%); #5. The CW 1.03 million (-48%).
Adults 18-49: #1. ABC 2.4/7 rating/share (+9% in rating from first four nights week 9); #2. CBS 2.0/6 (even); #3. NBC 2.0/6 (+5%); #4. Fox 1.6/5 (+14%) #5. The CW 0.8/2 (even)

We have the final ratings for Week 9 (11/17/14-11/23/14 LIVE+SD). Among Adults 18-49, NBC won the week with a 2.4, beating out ABC's 2.2 Then we had CBS at 2.0, while Fox trailed with just a 1.1. For Total Viewers, CBS was back on top with 10.56 million, followed by NBC with 8.46, then it was ABC's 8.2 million and Fox trailed with only 3.17 million.

For season to-date (9/22/14-11/25/14 LIVE+SD), among Adults 18-49 we have NBC on top with a 2.5 rating, followed by CBS with a 2.1, ABC with a 2.0 and Fox with a 1.8. In Total Viewers, it is CBS on top with 10.46 million, then NBC with 8.51 million, ABC is next with 7.7 million and Fox with 5.58 million.

Back to week 10 (Nov. 24-30), 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 10 (Nov. 24-30) Analysis

Last Sunday (Nov. 23)	(Week 9)		This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
NFL Post	CBS	7:37PM	23,091,000		23,091,000	6.76		6.76
60 Minutes	CBS	7:41PM	17,194,000	12,654,000	4,540,000	3.20	1.66	1.54
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	6,800,000	6,802,000	(2,000)	1.35	1.57	(0.22)
The Simpsons	Fox	7:00PM	2,280,000		2,280,000	0.88		0.88
Football Night in America	NBC	7:30PM	6,680,000	5,983,000	697,000	2.35	1.93	0.42
Mulaney	Fox	7:30PM	1,650,000	10,580,000	(8,930,000)	0.66	3.88	(3.22)	vs. The OT
Madam Secretary	CBS	8:41PM	12,410,000	12,768,000	(358,000)	1.64	1.54	0.10
American Music Awards	ABC	8:00PM	11,610,000		11,610,000	3.82		3.82	8-11P
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM		6,801,000	(6,801,000)		2.39	(2.39)
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM	11,474,000	11,962,000	(488,000)	4.01	3.70	0.31
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	3,448,000	6,701,000	(3,253,000)	1.55	2.99	(1.44)
Sunday Night Football	NBC	8:30PM	22,384,000	20,820,000	1,564,000	8.12	7.13	0.99
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	3,038,000	4,525,000	(1,487,000)	1.46	2.17	(0.71)
The Good Wife	CBS	9:41PM	10,261,000	10,547,000	(286,000)	1.38	1.28	0.10
Resurrection	ABC	9:00PM			-			-
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	2,456,000	4,457,000	(2,001,000)	1.17	2.22	(1.05)	REPEAT
Bob's Burgers	Fox	9:30PM	1,904,000	3,346,000	(1,442,000)	0.92	1.65	(0.73)
CSI	CBS	10:41PM	7,877,000	8,447,000	(570,000)	1.28	1.29	(0.01)
Revenge	ABC	10:00PM		5,227,000	(5,227,000)		1.48	(1.48)


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	6,850,000	7,901,000	(1,051,000)	1.61	2.11	(0.50)
Dancing with the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	14,874,000	14,295,000	579,000	2.47	2.30	0.17	FINALE
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	9,600,000	11,127,000	(1,527,000)	2.61	3.07	(0.46)
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM	6,049,000	6,493,000	(444,000)	2.34	2.33	0.01
The Originals	CW	8:00PM	1,263,000	1,443,000	(180,000)	0.63	0.67	(0.04)
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:30PM	6,707,000	6,311,000	396,000	1.50	1.48	0.02	REPEAT vs. Millers
Scorpion	CBS	9:00PM	9,274,000	10,172,000	(898,000)	1.94	2.02	(0.08)
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	4,281,000	4,684,000	(403,000)	1.45	1.57	(0.12)
Jane the Virgin	CW	9:00PM	957,000	1,091,000	(134,000)	0.37	0.43	(0.06)
NCIS: LA	CBS	10:29PM	8,821,000	8,824,000	(3,000)	1.48	1.67	(0.19)
Castle	ABC	10:15PM	9,550,000	9,384,000	166,000	1.74	1.83	(0.09)
State of Affairs	NBC	10:00PM	5,385,000	8,692,000	(3,307,000)	1.39	2.20	(0.81)

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	16,014,000	18,102,000	(2,088,000)	2.51	2.64	(0.13)
DWTS Road to Finals	ABC	8:00PM	11,313,000	4,487,000	6,826,000	1.88	1.09	0.79	vs. Shark Tank (R)
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	9,370,000	10,816,000	(1,446,000)	2.29	2.72	(0.43)
MasterChef Junior	Fox	8:00PM	4,061,000	4,265,000	(204,000)	1.51	1.56	(0.05)
Flash	CW	8:00PM	3,469,000	3,727,000	(258,000)	1.36	1.42	(0.06)
NCIS: New Orleans	CBS	9:00PM	14,472,000	16,859,000	(2,387,000)	2.30	2.26	0.04
Dancing with the Stars	ABC	9:00PM	15,982,000		15,982,000	2.95		2.95	9-11P Finale
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	ABC	9:00PM		4,575,000	(4,575,000)		1.62	(1.62)
Marry Me	NBC	9:00PM	3,471,000	5,015,000	(1,544,000)	1.07	1.53	(0.46)
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	2,770,000	2,826,000	(56,000)	1.27	1.38	(0.11)
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	2,300,000	2,544,000	(244,000)	0.89	0.99	(0.10)
About A Boy	NBC	9:30PM	3,052,000	4,205,000	(1,153,000)	0.96	1.26	(0.30)
Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	2,327,000	2,368,000	(41,000)	1.08	1.07	0.01
Person of Interest	CBS	10:00PM	9,043,000	9,866,000	(823,000)	1.72	1.65	0.07
Forever	ABC	10:00PM		4,429,000	(4,429,000)		1.00	(1.00)
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	6,019,000	7,751,000	(1,732,000)	1.64	2.07	(0.43)

Wednesday	(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
Survivor	CBS	8:00PM	8,930,000	9,852,000	(922,000)	2.10	2.40	(0.30)
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving	ABC	8:00PM	8,040,000		8,040,000	2.10		2.10	8-9P
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM		8,318,000	(8,318,000)		2.23	(2.23)
Making of Peter Pan	NBC	8:00PM	3,020,000	8,610,000	(5,590,000)	0.60	1.36	(0.76)	vs. Laura
Hell's Kitchen	Fox	8:00PM	3,470,000	3,984,000	(514,000)	1.10	1.48	(0.38)
CW Movie	CW	8:00PM	2,070,000		2,070,000	0.60		0.60	8-10P
Arrow	CW	8:00PM		2,643,000	(2,643,000)		0.88	(0.88)
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM		7,702,000	(7,702,000)		2.36	(2.36)
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	10,850,000	10,676,000	174,000	2.20	2.27	(0.07)
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	5,330,000	10,880,000	(5,550,000)	1.50	3.74	(2.24)	REPEAT
SNL Thanksgiving	NBC	9:00PM	4,030,000		4,030,000	1.10		1.10	9-11P
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM		7,928,000	(7,928,000)		1.82	(1.82)
Red Band Society	Fox	9:00PM	2,490,000	2,902,000	(412,000)	0.70	0.88	(0.18)
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	4,240,000	7,821,000	(3,581,000)	1.20	2.61	(1.41)	REPEAT
The 100	CW	9:00PM		1,640,000	(1,640,000)		0.60	(0.60)
Stalker	CBS	10:00PM	8,150,000	7,976,000	174,000	1.60	1.63	(0.03)
Nashville	ABC	10:00PM	2,670,000	5,519,000	(2,849,000)	0.60	1.51	(0.91)	REPEAT
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM		7,285,000	(7,285,000)		1.62	(1.62)

Thursday	(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
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	8,000,000	14,614,000	(6,614,000)	1.70	4.05	(2.35)	REPEAT
Thank You America!	ABC	8:00PM	3,570,000	8,334,000	(4,764,000)	0.60	2.39	(1.79)	vs. Greys
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM	15,030,000		15,030,000	4.80		4.80
The Biggest Loser	NBC	8:00PM		4,458,000	(4,458,000)		1.13	(1.13)
Cause for Paws	Fox	8:00PM	5,330,000		5,330,000	1.60		1.60	8-10P
Bones	Fox	8:00PM		5,263,000	(5,263,000)		1.29	(1.29)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?	CW	8:00PM	900,000		900,000	0.20		0.20	REPEAT
Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM		1,680,000	(1,680,000)		0.81	(0.81)
Mom	CBS	8:30PM	7,170,000	10,189,000	(3,019,000)	1.60	2.53	(0.93)
NFL Football	NBC	8:30PM	17,730,000		17,730,000	5.80		5.80
Whose Line Is It Anyway?	CW	8:30PM	950,000		950,000	0.30		0.30	REPEAT
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:00PM	6,890,000	8,615,000	(1,725,000)	1.50	2.18	(0.68)
How To Get Away w/Murder	ABC	9:00PM	2,320,000	10,145,000	(7,825,000)	0.50	3.13	(2.63)	REPEAT vs. Scandal
Bad Judge	NBC	9:00PM		3,464,000	(3,464,000)		0.95	(0.95)
Gracepoint	Fox	9:00PM		3,121,000	(3,121,000)		0.73	(0.73)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?	CW	9:00PM	1,120,000		1,120,000	0.40		0.40	REPEAT
Reign	CW	9:00PM		1,103,000	(1,103,000)		0.35	(0.35)
The McCarthys	CBS	9:00PM	5,280,000	6,256,000	(976,000)	1.10	1.38	(0.28)
A to Z	NBC	9:30PM		2,439,000	(2,439,000)		0.73	(0.73)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?	CW	9:30PM	1,060,000		1,060,000	0.40		0.40	REPEAT
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	5,960,000	6,488,000	(528,000)	1.10	1.04	0.06
How To Get Away w/Murder	ABC	10:00PM	2,580,000	9,821,000	(7,241,000)	0.60	3.12	(2.52)	REPEAT
Parenthood	NBC	10:00PM		3,993,000	(3,993,000)		1.28	(1.28)

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
The Amazing Race	CBS	8:00PM		5,951,000	(5,951,000)		1.19	(1.19)
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM		7,102,000	(7,102,000)		1.32	(1.32)
Dateline	NBC	8:00PM		7,749,000	(7,749,000)		1.46	(1.46)
MasterChef Junior	Fox	8:00PM		2,376,000	(2,376,000)		0.80	(0.80)	REPEAT
Whose Line Is It Anyway?	CW	8:00PM		1,679,000	(1,679,000)		0.56	(0.56)
Cristela	ABC	8:30PM		5,189,000	(5,189,000)		1.00	(1.00)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?	CW	8:30PM		1,561,000	(1,561,000)		0.49	(0.49)	REPEAT
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM		10,066,000	(10,066,000)		1.35	(1.35)
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM		7,911,000	(7,911,000)		1.99	(1.99)
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM		5,427,000	(5,427,000)		1.35	(1.35)
America's Next Top Model	CW	9:00PM		1,107,000	(1,107,000)		0.42	(0.42)
Gotham	Fox	9:00PM		1,235,000	(1,235,000)		0.43	(0.43)	REPEAT
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM		11,616,000	(11,616,000)		1.30	(1.30)
20/20	ABC	10:00PM		6,915,000	(6,915,000)		1.56	(1.56)
Constantine	NBC	10:00PM		3,541,000	(3,541,000)		1.06	(1.06)

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
Crimetime	CBS	8:00PM		4,131,000	(4,131,000)		0.52	(0.52)
Saturday Night Football	ABC	8:00PM		4,850,000	(4,850,000)		1.45	(1.45)
Dateline Mystery	NBC	8:00PM		4,430,000	(4,430,000)		0.83	(0.83)	vs. 8-10P
College Football	Fox	8:00PM		2,165,000	(2,165,000)		0.67	(0.67)
Crimetime	CBS	9:00PM		4,778,000	(4,778,000)		0.61	(0.61)
State of Affairs	NBC	9:00PM		3,167,000	(3,167,000)		0.50	(0.50)	REPEAT
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM		6,266,000	(6,266,000)		0.98	(0.98)
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM		2,951,000	(2,951,000)		0.64	(0.64)	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 10 (Nov. 24-30) 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	8,000,000	1.70	REPEAT
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	6,850,000	1.61
Mom	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	7,170,000	1.60
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	3,448,000	1.55
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	5,330,000	1.50	REPEAT
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	6,890,000	1.50
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	3,038,000	1.46
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tue	2,770,000	1.27
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	4,240,000	1.20	REPEAT
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	2,456,000	1.17	REPEAT
The McCarthys	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	5,280,000	1.10
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	Tue	2,327,000	1.08
Marry Me	NBC	9:00PM	Tue	3,471,000	1.07
About a Boy	NBC	9:30PM	Tue	3,052,000	0.96
Bob's Burgers	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	1,904,000	0.92
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	2,280,000	0.88	REPEAT
Mulaney	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	1,650,000	0.66
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	Wed			preempted
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed			preempted
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri			preempted
Cristela	ABC	8:30PM	Fri			preempted
Modern Family	ABC	8:30PM	Tue			preempted
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Tues			preempted
Marry Me	NBC	8:00PM	Fri			preempted
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	Tue			preempted
About a Boy	NBC	8:30PM	Fri			preempted
Comedytime (R)	CBS	8:00PM	Sat			preempted
Bad Judge	NBC	9:00PM	Thu			canceled
A to Z	NBC	9:30PM	Thu			canceled
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	Mon			canceled
Selfie	ABC	8:00PM	Tue			canceled
Manhattan Love Story	ABC	8:30PM	Tue			canceled
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	Sun			completed

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

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Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Thursday, January 23

Young Sheldon - "An Entrepreneurialist and a Swat on the Bottom" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon takes matters into his own hands when Meemaw refuses to drive him to a lecture with Dr. Linkletter (Ed Begley, Jr.). Also, Georgie tries to impress Veronica with his new business venture.

The Unicorn - "No Small Parts" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Grace gets the lead in the school musical, Wade realizes that the teachers are giving her special treatment after he hears her sing. Also, Michelle and Ben persuade Delia and Forrest to volunteer for the chaotic snack bar duty at a school function. Tim Baltz guest stars as Mr. Kersey, Grace’s drama teacher.

Young Sheldon - "A Pineapple and the Bosom of Male Friendship" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After being released from the mental hospital, Dr. Sturgis unexpectedly breaks up with Meemaw.

Mom - "Audrey Hepburn and a Jalepeño Pepper" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
While Bonnie struggles to enjoy her perfect honeymoon with Adam, Christy makes some questionable changes at the bar while they’re away.

Last Man Standing - "Bedtime Story" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Mike tries to avoid hurting Vanessa's feelings due to her snoring.

Outmatched - "Pilot" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Kay and Mike cope with raising three high-IQ children.

Superstore - "Favoritism" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Amy tries to make Mateo her new assistant, leading to accusations of favoritism and a group competition in the store. Meanwhile, Sandra gets caught in a power struggle between Glenn and Dina, and Jonah attempts to show Garrett that he's still "one of the guys."

The Good Place - "Patty" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
The group makes some new friends.

Will & Grace - "Lies & Whispers" (NBC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Larry (guest star Tim Bagley) warns Will and Grace about the difficult entry process into the elite school they both want their kids to go to, they set out to prove that their child would be the better candidate. While helping Jenny (guest star Demi Lovato) with her ASMR livestream, Jack unwittingly creates problems between Karen and her “booty buddy,” Luke (guest star Chris Thornton).

Perfect Harmony - "Regionals" (NBC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Season 1 Finale. At the regional choir competition in Lexington, Arthur relishes the opportunity to finally stick it to his old rival, Magnus, when the unexpected happens. Presented with a surprise job offer, Ginny starts to doubt her worth before her big interview. Adams puts her past to bed with her still very alive dead husband, allowing her to move on.

grown-ish - "Damn" (Freeform, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The crew tries their best to cope with a shocking surprise, but another unexpected bomb sends Zoey into a spiral.

Everything's Gonna Be Okay - "Giant Asian Mantises" (Freeform, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Matilda wants to get white-girl-wasted; Genevieve's low-key birthday party leaves Nicholas, Alex, and Matilda banished to the guest house; in the main house, Tellulah turns things up a notch; Nicholas is stuck being the responsible adult.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 20)

Thursday, January 23

Kumail Nanjiani (Silicon Valley) - Catch Kumail on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
David Alan Grier (The Cool Kids/The Carmichael Show/Bad Teacher/Life with Bonnie) - David stops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) - Eric visits Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Fortune Feimster (Bless the Harts/Life in Pieces/Champions) - Fortune appears on A Little Late with Lilly Singh at 1:35am on NBC. She will also be on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Andrew Santino (Mixology) - Andrew is a panelist on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
The Cast of Schitt's Creek - The cast of Schitt's Creek are guests on Watch What Happens: Live at 10:30pm on Bravo.
Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Terry talks about America's Got Talent and Brooklyn Nine-Nine on NBC's Today in the 9am hour. He chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Nancy Travis (Last Man Standing/The Kominsky Method/The Bill Engvall Show/Becker/Almost Perfect) - Nancy appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Jason George (Eve/Off Centre) - Jason is a guest on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Wanda Sykes (The New Adventures of Old Christine/Wanda at Large) - Wanda visits The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
Boris Kodjoe (The Last Man on Earth/Second Time Around) - Boris drops by The Real, so check your local listings.
Norman Lear (Producer of All in the Family/Sanford and Son/One Day at a Time/The Jeffersons/Good Times/Maude) - Norman is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Melora Hardin (The Office) - Melora talks about The Bold Type on New York Live on WNBC in New York at 11:30am ET.
Retta (Parks and Recreation) and Reno Wilson (Mike & Molly) - Retta and Reno talk about Good Girls on the BUILD Series at 2pm.