Sunday, November 23, 2014

Week 9 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2014-15 Week 9 TV Ratings (first four nights, Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 6.5/11 rating/share (+3% in rating from first four nights week 8); #2. ABC 5.8/9 (+9%); #3. NBC 4.7/8 (-15%); #4. Fox 2.5/4 (-4%); #5. The CW 1.2/2 (even)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 10.49 million (+3% from first four nights week 8); #2. ABC 8.57 million (+5%); #3. NBC 7.45 million (-16%); #4. Fox 4.16 million (-3%); #5. The CW 1.98 million (+3%).
Adults 18-49: #1. ABC 2.2/6 rating/share (+10% in rating from first four nights week 8); #2. CBS 2.0/6 (+5%); #3. NBC 1.9/6 (-17%); #4. Fox 1.4/4 (even) #5. The CW 0.8/2 (even)

We have the final ratings for Week 8 (11/10/14-11/16/14 LIVE+SD). Among Adults 18-49, NBC won the week with a 2.5, beating out ABC's 2.0 Then we had Fox at 1.6, while CBS trailed with a 1.5.  For Total Viewers, NBC was on top for the first time with 9.15 million, followed by usual leader CBS with 8.64, then it was ABC's 7.58 and Fox trailed with only 4.49 million.

For season to-date (9/22/14-11/20/14 LIVE+SD), among Adults 18-49 we have NBC on top with a 2.4 rating, followed by CBS with a 2.1, ABC with a 1.9 and Fox with a 1.8.  In Total Viewers, it is CBS on top with 10.43 million, then NBC with 8.49 million, ABC is next with 7.5 million and Fox with 5.81 million.

Back to week 9 (Nov. 17-23), 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 9 (Nov. 17-23) Analysis















Last Sunday (Nov. 16)(Week 8)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM12,654,00012,160,000494,000 1.661.470.19
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM6,802,0006,657,000145,000 1.571.480.09
The SimpsonsFox7:00PM

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Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM5,983,0006,510,000(527,000)1.932.29(0.36)
The OTFox7:35PM10,580,00010,445,000135,000 3.883.810.07
Madam SecretaryCBS8:00PM12,768,00012,540,000228,000 1.541.440.10
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM6,801,0007,418,000(617,000)2.392.47(0.08)8-10P vs. 8-9P
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM11,962,00012,060,000(98,000)3.704.08(0.38)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM6,701,0006,702,000(1,000)2.992.99-
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM20,820,00018,131,0002,689,000 7.136.500.63
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM4,525,0003,987,000538,000 2.171.860.31
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM10,547,00010,718,000(171,000)1.281.40(0.12)
ResurrectionABC9:00PM
4,582,000(4,582,000)
1.18(1.18)preempted
Family GuyFox9:00PM4,457,0003,633,000824,000 2.221.830.39
Bob's BurgersFox9:30PM3,346,0001,985,0001,361,000 1.650.920.73 vs. Mulaney
CSICBS10:00PM8,447,0008,669,000(222,000)1.291.240.05
Revenge ABC10:00PM5,227,0005,260,000(33,000)1.481.260.22




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PM7,901,0007,549,000352,000 2.111.880.23
Dancing with the StarsABC8:00PM14,295,00013,305,000990,000 2.301.990.31
The VoiceNBC8:00PM11,127,00011,484,000(357,000)3.073.25(0.18)
GothamFox8:00PM6,493,0006,350,000143,000 2.332.250.08
The OriginalsCW8:00PM1,443,0001,457,000(14,000)0.670.68(0.01)
The MillersCBS8:30PM6,311,0006,475,000(164,000)1.481.53(0.05)
ScorpionCBS9:00PM10,172,00010,078,00094,000 2.022.02-
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM4,684,0004,648,00036,000 1.571.500.07
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM1,091,0001,223,000(132,000)0.430.47(0.04)
NCIS: LACBS10:00PM8,824,0008,218,000606,000 1.671.490.18
CastleABC10:00PM9,384,0009,522,000(138,000)1.831.590.24
State of AffairsNBC10:00PM8,692,0009,753,000(1,061,000)2.202.50(0.30)PREMIERE vs. Blacklist










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM18,102,00017,493,000609,000 2.642.330.31
Shark TankABC8:00PM4,487,000
4,487,000 1.09
1.09 REPEAT
SelfieABC8:00PM
3,253,000(3,253,000)
0.94(0.94)
The VoiceNBC8:00PM10,816,00011,421,000(605,000)2.723.01(0.29)vs. 8-10P
MasterChef JuniorFox8:00PM4,265,0004,893,000(628,000)1.561.82(0.26)
FlashCW8:00PM3,727,0003,458,000269,000 1.421.380.04
Modern FamilyABC8:30PM
2,847,000(2,847,000)
0.86(0.86)
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM16,859,00014,994,0001,865,000 2.261.950.31
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC9:00PM4,575,0004,271,000304,000 1.621.550.07
Marry MeNBC9:00PM5,015,000
5,015,000 1.53
1.53
New GirlFox9:00PM2,826,0003,007,000(181,000)1.381.320.06
SupernaturalCW9:00PM2,544,0002,169,000375,000 0.990.890.10
About A BoyNBC9:30PM4,205,000
4,205,000 1.26
1.26
Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM2,368,0002,467,000(99,000)1.071.060.01
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM9,866,0009,106,000760,000 1.651.320.33
ForeverABC10:00PM4,429,0004,227,000202,000 1.000.990.01
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM7,751,0009,058,000(1,307,000)2.072.23(0.16)










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Survivor CBS8:00PM9,852,0009,511,000341,000 2.402.320.08
The MiddleABC8:00PM8,318,0008,103,000215,000 2.231.950.28
Mysteries of LauraNBC8:00PM8,610,00010,642,000(2,032,000)1.362.48(1.12)vs. Voice
Hell's KitchenFox8:00PM3,984,0003,747,000237,000 1.481.460.02
ArrowCW8:00PM2,643,0002,597,00046,000 0.880.91(0.03)
The GoldbergsABC8:30PM7,702,0007,541,000161,000 2.362.090.27
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM10,676,00010,352,000324,000 2.272.31(0.04)
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM10,880,0009,832,0001,048,000 3.743.170.57
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM7,928,00010,006,000(2,078,000)1.822.37(0.55)
Red Band SocietyFox9:00PM2,902,0002,832,00070,000 0.880.89(0.01)
black-ishABC9:30PM7,821,0007,780,00041,000 2.612.510.10
The 100CW9:00PM1,640,0001,750,000(110,000)0.600.540.06
StalkerCBS10:00PM7,976,0007,011,000965,000 1.631.390.24
NashvilleABC10:00PM5,519,0005,659,000(140,000)1.511.430.08
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM7,285,0009,540,000(2,255,000)1.622.19(0.57)










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM14,614,00016,902,000(2,288,000)4.054.52(0.47)
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM8,334,0008,356,000(22,000)2.392.39-
The Biggest LoserNBC8:00PM4,458,0004,522,000(64,000)1.131.16(0.03)
BonesFox8:00PM5,263,0005,504,000(241,000)1.291.260.03
Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM1,680,0001,545,000135,000 0.810.730.08
MomCBS8:30PM10,189,00011,068,000(879,000)2.532.57(0.04)
Two and a Half MenCBS9:00PM8,615,0008,754,000(139,000)2.182.060.12
ScandalABC9:00PM10,145,00010,053,00092,000 3.133.23(0.10)
Bad JudgeNBC9:00PM3,464,0003,719,000(255,000)0.950.890.06
GracepointFox9:00PM3,121,0003,485,000(364,000)0.730.80(0.07)
ReignCW9:00PM1,103,0001,186,000(83,000)0.350.41(0.06)
The McCarthysCBS9:00PM6,256,0006,357,000(101,000)1.381.38-
A to ZNBC9:30PM2,439,0002,350,00089,000 0.730.610.12
ElementaryCBS10:00PM6,488,0006,527,000(39,000)1.041.010.03
How To Get Away w/MurderABC10:00PM9,821,0009,248,000573,000 3.122.890.23
ParenthoodNBC10:00PM3,993,0003,607,000386,000 1.281.040.24










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Hollywood Film AwardsCBS8:00PM
4,098,000(4,098,000)
0.51(0.51)
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM6,062,000
6,062,000 1.20
1.20
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM7,107,0006,980,000127,000 1.301.46(0.16)
DatelineNBC8:00PM7,664,0008,010,000(346,000)1.501.470.03
MasterChef JuniorFox8:00PM2,393,0002,425,000(32,000)0.800.700.10 REPEAT
Whose Line Is It Anyway?CW8:00PM1,645,0001,651,000(6,000)0.500.53(0.03)FINALE
CristelaABC8:30PM5,286,0005,106,000180,000 1.001.06(0.06)
Whose Line Is It Anyway?CW8:30PM1,528,0001,408,000120,000 0.500.440.06 REPEAT
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM10,002,000
10,002,000 1.30
1.30
Shark TankABC9:00PM7,825,0007,634,000191,000 2.001.760.24
GrimmNBC9:00PM5,429,0005,014,000415,000 1.301.160.14
America's Next Top ModelCW9:00PM1,164,0001,186,000(22,000)0.400.43(0.03)
GothamFox9:00PM1,252,0001,765,000(513,000)0.400.59(0.19)REPEAT
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM11,500,0002,452,0009,048,000 1.300.380.92 vs. Hwood Film Awards Post Show
20/20ABC10:00PM6,929,0005,639,0001,290,000 1.601.160.44
ConstantineNBC10:00PM3,543,0003,470,00073,000 1.100.840.26










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
CrimetimeCBS8:00PM4,080,0003,824,000256,000 0.500.75(0.25)vs. 48 Hrs
Saturday Night FootballABC8:00PM3,590,0008,738,000(5,148,000)1.102.96(1.86)
Dateline MysteryNBC8:00PM4,400,0004,412,000(12,000)0.800.720.08 vs. 8-10P
College FootballFox8:00PM2,250,0002,033,000217,000 0.700.590.11
CrimetimeCBS9:00PM4,770,0003,473,0001,297,000 0.600.570.03
State of AffairsNBC9:00PM3,100,000
3,100,000 0.50
0.50 REPEAT
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM6,200,0005,600,000600,000 1.000.870.13
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM2,900,0002,978,000(78,000)0.600.79(0.19)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 9 (Nov. 17-23) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThu14,614,0004.05
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed10,880,0003.74
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun6,701,0002.99
black-ishABC9:30PMWed7,821,0002.61
MomCBS8:30PMThu10,189,0002.53
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed7,702,0002.36
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed8,318,0002.23
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun4,457,0002.22
Two and a Half MenCBS9:00PMThu8,615,0002.18
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun4,525,0002.17
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PMMon7,901,0002.11
Bob's BurgersFox9:30PMSun3,346,0001.65
Marry MeNBC9:00PMTue5,015,0001.53
The MillersCBS8:30PMMon6,311,0001.48canceled
The McCarthysCBS9:30PMThu6,256,0001.38
New GirlFox9:00PMTue2,826,0001.38
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri7,107,0001.3
About a BoyNBC9:30PMTue4,205,0001.26
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTue2,368,0001.07
CristelaABC8:30PMFri5,286,0001.0
Bad JudgeNBC9:00PMThu3,464,0000.95canceled
A to ZNBC9:30PMThu2,439,0000.73canceled
SelfieABC8:00PMTue

canceled
MulaneyFox7:30PMSun

preempted
Modern FamilyABC8:30PMTue

preempted
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun

preempted
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMTues

preempted
Marry MeNBC8:00PMFri

preempted
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PMTue

preempted
About a BoyNBC8:30PMFri

preempted
Comedytime (R) CBS8:00PMSat

preempted
Manhattan Love StoryABC8:30PMTue

canceled
American Dad!Fox9:30PMSun

completed

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Saturday, December 2

none scheduled

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of November 27)

Friday, December 1

  • Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Watch Henry on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Brie Larson (United States of Tara/Raising Dad) - Brie is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Eric Idle (Suddenly Susan/Nearly Departed) - Eric appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Maria Bamford (Lady Dynamite/Benched) - Maria is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Ms. Pat (The Ms. Pat Show) - Ms. Pat appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Angela Means (Cousin Skeeter) - Angela is a guest on repeats of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
  • Kelsey Grammer (Frasier/Partners/Hank/Back to You/Cheers) - NBC's Today catches up with Kelsey in the 9am hour.
  • Brandy Norwood (Zoe Ever After/The Game/Moesha/Thea) - Brandy chats and performs on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
  • Patrick Stewart (Blunt Talk) - Patrick sits down with to chat about his book Making It So on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your listings.
  • Marcus Scribner (grown-ish/black-ish) - Marcus tells Sherri about his coming-of-age film, How I Learned to Fly, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Chris Redd (Bust Down/Kenan/Disjointed) - Chris discusses his upcoming film Candy Cane Lane on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
  • Tiffani Thiessen (Saved by the Bell/Alexa & Katie/Good Morning, Miami/Saved by the Bell: The College Years) - Tiffani discusses her latest cookbook, Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers, and cooks on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.


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11/07 - South Park - The Complete Twenty-Sixth Season (Blu-ray) (DVD)
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12/05 - The Odd Couple - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/12 - The Dick Van Dyke Show - The Complete Series
12/12 - Looney Tunes Collector's Choice - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)
12/12 - That Girl - The Complete Series
12/19 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet - The Official Restored Complete Series

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