Sunday, January 18, 2015

Week 17 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2014-15 Week 17 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 6.37/10 rating/share (-11% in rating from first four nights week 16); #2. Fox 4.13/7 (-12%); #3. ABC 3.52/6 (-5%); #4. NBC 3.18/5 (-6%); #5. The CW 0.88/1 (+28%)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 10.290 million (-12% from first four nights week 16); #2. Fox 6.775 million (-14%); #3. ABC 5.417 million (-7%); #4. NBC 4.842 million (-8%); #5. The CW 1.320 million (+25%).
Adults 18-49: #1. Fox 2.05/6 rating/share (-19% in rating from first four nights week 16); #2. CBS 1.80/5 (-16%); #3. ABC 1.43/4 (-14%); #4. NBC 1.23/4 (-10%) #5. The CW 0.34/1 (+3%)

We have the final ratings for Week 16 (1/5/15-1/11/15 LIVE+SD). Among Adults 18-49, Fox won the week with a 3.46 rating, beating out CBS' 2.39 rating, as both were helped by the NFL Playoffs. Then we had NBC at 1.95, while ABC trailed with a 1.36.  For Total Viewers, CBS edged Fox with 12.208 million, followed by Fox with 10.364 million, then it was NBC's 7.245 million and ABC trailed with 5.206 million.

For season to-date (9/22/14-1/15/15 LIVE+SD), among Adults 18-49 we have NBC on top with a 2.29 rating, followed by CBS with a 1.90, Fox movies up to a 1.75 and ABC with a 1.64.  In Total Viewers, it is CBS on top with 9.700 million, then NBC with 8.110 million, ABC is next with 6.521 million and Fox with 5.430 million.

Back to week 17 (Jan. 12-18), 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 17 (Jan. 12-18) Analysis















Last Sunday (Jan. 11)(Week 16)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NFL Playoff PostCBS7:53PM28,540,000
28,540,000 8.99
8.99
60 MinutesCBS8:00PM17,678,0007,434,000 10,244,000 3.930.82 3.11
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM6,011,0006,129,000 (118,000)1.141.28 (0.14)
Golden Globe ArrivalsNBC7:00PM6,308,000
6,308,000 1.32
1.32
DatelineNBC7:00PM
6,313,000 (6,313,000)
1.33 (1.33)
MulaneyFox7:00PM1,323,000
1,323,000 0.48
0.48
The SimpsonsFox7:30PM1,897,00033,018,000 (31,121,000)0.8111.89 (11.08)REPEAT vs. OT
The OT 2Fox7:55PM
26,386,000 (26,386,000)
9.74 (9.74)
Madam SecretaryCBS9:00PM12,128,00011,686,000 442,000 1.731.46 0.27
GalavantABC8:00PM4,112,0007,422,000 (3,310,000)1.262.03 (0.77)
Golden Globe AwardsNBC8:00PM19,314,000
19,314,000 5.79
5.79 8-11P
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM4,275,00010,621,000 (6,346,000)1.984.71 (2.73)
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM3,291,0006,118,000 (2,827,000)1.533.00 (1.47)
The Good WifeCBS10:00PM9,576,00010,363,000 (787,000)1.371.34 0.03
ResurrectionABC9:00PM3,097,0004,103,000 (1,006,000)0.781.01 (0.23)
Celebrity ApprenticeNBC9:00PM
6,811,000 (6,811,000)
2.36 (2.36)
Family GuyFox9:00PM4,120,0005,528,000 (1,408,000)2.002.84 (0.84)
Bob's BurgersFox9:30PM3,336,0003,949,000 (613,000)1.601.97 (0.37)
CSICBS10:00PM
8,617,000 (8,617,000)
1.27 (1.27)
Revenge ABC10:00PM3,668,0003,965,000 (297,000)0.810.92 (0.11)




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM10,081,0009,079,000 1,002,000 1.932.38 (0.45)REPEAT vs. 2 Broke
The BachelorABC8:00PM6,480,0007,763,000 (1,283,000)1.772.24 (0.47)8-10P vs. 8-11P
Celebrity ApprenticeNBC8:00PM5,846,0006,485,000 (639,000)1.722.01 (0.29)8-10P
EmpireFox8:00PM2,770,0007,061,000 (4,291,000)0.832.54 (1.71)REPEAT vs. Gotham
Jane the VirginCW8:00PM1,072,000799,000 273,000 0.320.24 0.08 REPEAT vs. Originals (R)
Mike & MollyCBS8:30PM9,191,0009,641,000 (450,000)2.082.20 (0.12)
NCIS LACBS9:00PM6,724,00012,322,000 (5,598,000)1.162.43 (1.27)REPEAT vs. Scorpion
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM1,792,0004,481,000 (2,689,000)0.521.59 (1.07)REPEAT
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM1,116,000717,000 399,000 0.310.26 0.05 REPEAT
ScorpionCBS10:00PM5,396,00011,902,000 (6,506,000)1.121.97 (0.85)REPEAT vs. NCIS LA
CastleABC10:00PM6,770,000
6,770,000 1.35
1.35
State of AffairsNBC10:00PM3,621,0004,472,000 (851,000)0.741.02 (0.28)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM19,874,00019,764,000 110,000 2.822.81 0.01
Shark TankABC8:00PM7,479,000
7,479,000 1.84
1.84
Marvel's Agent CarterABC8:00PM
6,910,000 (6,910,000)
1.93 (1.93)
Parks & RecreationNBC8:00PM3,751,000
3,751,000 1.52
1.52 PREMIERE
Parks & RecreationNBC8:00PM
2,514,000 (2,514,000)
0.84 (0.84)
MasterChef JuniorFox8:00PM4,928,0005,327,000 (399,000)1.691.81 (0.12)
FlashCW8:00PM1,557,0001,330,000 227,000 0.460.46 - REPEAT
Parks & RecreationNBC8:30PM3,255,000
3,255,000 1.46
1.46
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM16,389,00017,730,000 (1,341,000)2.272.53 (0.26)
Marvel's Agent CarterABC9:00PM5,103,000
5,103,000 1.48
1.48
Marry MeNBC9:00PM2,175,0002,061,000 114,000 0.730.79 (0.06)
New GirlFox9:00PM2,896,0003,187,000 (291,000)1.351.48 (0.13)
SupernaturalCW9:00PM1,103,0001,037,000 66,000 0.330.36 (0.03)REPEAT
About A BoyNBC9:30PM2,791,0002,693,000 98,000 0.880.85 0.03
Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM2,423,0002,236,000 187,000 1.081.01 0.07
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM10,158,00010,081,000 77,000 1.651.66 (0.01)
ForeverABC10:00PM4,749,0004,926,000 (177,000)1.011.11 (0.10)
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM6,658,0006,768,000 (110,000)1.491.71 (0.22)










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The MentalistCBS8:00PM9,363,0009,049,000 314,000 1.361.27 0.09
The MiddleABC8:00PM7,792,0008,461,000 (669,000)2.162.29 (0.13)
Mysteries of LauraNBC8:00PM6,130,0006,812,000 (682,000)1.031.26 (0.23)
American IdolFox8:00PM10,870,00011,198,000 (328,000)3.003.19 (0.19)
ArrowCW8:00PM803,000963,000 (160,000)0.200.25 (0.05)REPEAT
The GoldbergsABC8:30PM7,220,0007,788,000 (568,000)2.292.51 (0.22)
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM10,307,000
10,307,000 2.22
2.22
People's Choice AwardsCBS9:00PM
8,617,000 (8,617,000)
1.84 (1.84)
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM9,436,0009,291,000 145,000 3.033.21 (0.18)
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM6,678,0007,760,000 (1,082,000)1.351.69 (0.34)
EmpireFox9:00PM10,323,0009,897,000 426,000 4.013.78 0.23
The FlashCW9:00PM972,0001,061,000 (89,000)0.220.37 (0.15)REPEAT vs. Penn&Teller(R)
black-ishABC9:30PM6,513,0006,230,000 283,000 1.922.06 (0.14)
StalkerCBS10:00PM7,872,000
7,872,000 1.45
1.45
ForeverABC10:00PM3,237,0002,936,000 301,000 0.700.84 (0.14)REPEAT vs. Galavant(R)
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM6,772,0007,406,000 (634,000)1.521.63 (0.11)










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM12,104,00018,106,000 (6,002,000)2.484.62 (2.14)REPEAT
The TasteABC8:00PM3,281,0003,219,000 62,000 0.870.91 (0.04)8-10P
Biggest LoserNBC8:00PM4,228,0005,094,000 (866,000)1.061.35 (0.29)
American IdolFox8:00PM10,422,00011,234,000 (812,000)2.583.10 (0.52)8-10P
World Dog AwardsCW8:00PM1,968,0001,259,000 709,000 0.460.33 0.13 8-10P vs. CW Movie
MomCBS8:30PM10,844,00012,289,000 (1,445,000)2.372.73 (0.36)
Two and a Half MenCBS9:00PM9,375,00010,066,000 (691,000)2.092.26 (0.17)
Bad JudgeNBC9:00PM2,713,0003,189,000 (476,000)0.680.80 (0.12)
ReignCW9:00PM

-

-
The McCarthysCBS9:30PM6,955,0007,977,000 (1,022,000)1.481.74 (0.26)
A to ZNBC9:30PM1,725,0002,051,000 (326,000)0.510.63 (0.12)
ElementaryCBS10:00PM8,090,0008,601,000 (511,000)1.311.48 (0.17)
How To Get Away w/MurderABC10:00PM2,621,0002,536,000 85,000 0.710.65 0.06 REPEAT
ParenthoodNBC10:00PM4,117,0004,631,000 (514,000)1.181.41 (0.23)










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Undercover BossCBS8:00PM8,160,0008,596,000 (436,000)1.401.55 (0.15)
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM6,995,0008,600,000 (1,605,000)1.301.57 (0.27)
ConstantineNBC8:00PM3,080,0002,424,000 656,000 0.800.48 0.32 vs. Grimm(R)
World's Funniest FallsFox8:00PM3,333,0002,418,000 915,000 1.000.77 0.23 PREMIERE vs. Glee
Hart of DixieCW8:00PM1,162,000722,000 440,000 0.400.22 0.18
CristelaABC8:30PM5,163,0006,609,000 (1,446,000)1.101.27 (0.17)
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM10,444,00011,459,000 (1,015,000)1.401.52 (0.12)
Shark TankABC9:00PM8,520,0007,731,000 789,000 2.201.95 0.25
GrimmNBC9:00PM4,601,0005,640,000 (1,039,000)1.201.12 0.08 vs. Dateline
GleeFox9:00PM1,978,0002,254,000 (276,000)0.700.67 0.03
Whose Line Is It?CW9:00PM851,000651,000 200,000 0.300.19 0.11 REPEAT
Masters of IllusionCW9:30PM998,000650,000 348,000 0.300.20 0.10
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM12,608,00012,863,000 (255,000)1.401.40 -
20/20ABC10:00PM5,470,0006,040,000 (570,000)1.401.40 -
DatelineNBC10:00PM4,500,0002,406,000 2,094,000 1.000.48 0.52 vs. NBC Globes Special










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM3,070,0003,409,000 (339,000)0.500.42 0.08 REPEAT
ABC MovieABC8:00PM3,260,0001,786,000 1,474,000 0.800.29 0.51 8-1030P vs. Agent Carter(R)
Dateline MysteryNBC8:00PM4,300,0005,359,000 (1,059,000)0.701.20 (0.50)8-10P
NFL Playoff PostNBC8:04PM
18,006,000 (18,006,000)
5.73 (5.73)
EmpireFox8:00PM1,510,000
1,510,000 0.40
0.40 REPEAT
NFL Playoff PreFox8:00PM
20,316,000 (20,316,000)
6.52 (6.52)
NFL Divisional PlayoffsFox8:21PM
31,024,000 (31,024,000)
10.38 (10.38)
Crimetime SaturdayCBS9:00PM3,330,0004,253,000 (923,000)0.400.51 (0.11)REPEAT
EmpireFox9:00PM1,710,000
1,710,000 0.50
0.50 REPEAT
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM5,580,0004,971,000 609,000 0.900.67 0.23
The GoldbergsABC10:30PM1,880,000
1,880,000 0.50
0.50 REPEAT
20/20 SaturdayABC10:00PM
2,743,000 (2,743,000)
0.54 (0.54)
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM3,440,0002,940,000 500,000 0.800.74 0.06 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 17 (Jan. 12-18) How the Sitcoms Did
(Sun comedies are previous week and Fri/Sat are prelim ratings)
Sorted by 18-49 Rtg
TitleNetworkTimeDayTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes







Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed9,436,0003.03
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PMThu12,104,0002.48REPEAT
MomCBS8:30PMThu10,844,0002.37
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed7,220,0002.29
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed7,792,0002.16
Two and a Half MenCBS9:00PMThu9,375,0002.09
Mike & MollyCBS8:30PMMon9,191,0002.08
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun4,120,0002.00
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun4,275,0001.98
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PMMon10,081,0001.93REPEAT
black-ishABC9:30PMWed6,513,0001.92
Bob's BurgersFox9:30PMSun3,336,0001.60
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun3,291,0001.53
Parks & RecreationNBC8:00PMTue3,751,0001.52PREMIERE
The McCarthysCBS9:30PMThu6,955,0001.48
Parks & RecreationNBC8:30PMTue3,255,0001.46
New GirlFox9:00PMTue2,896,0001.35
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri6,995,0001.3
GalavantABC8:00PMSun4,112,0001.262 eps
CristelaABC8:30PMFri5,163,0001.1
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTue2,423,0001.08
About a BoyNBC9:30PMTue2,791,0000.88
Animation DominationFox7:30PMSun1,897,0000.81REPEAT
Marry MeNBC9:00PMTue2,175,0000.73
Bad JudgeNBC9:00PMThu2,713,0000.68canceled
A to ZNBC9:30PMThu1,725,0000.51canceled
The GoldbergsABC10:30PMSat1,880,0000.5REPEAT
MulaneyFox7:00PMSun1,323,0000.48
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PMMon

preempted
Fresh off the BoatABC8:30PMWed

premieres 2/4
Fresh off the BoatABC9:30PMWed

premieres 2/4
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun

premieres 3/1
The Odd CoupleCBS8:30PMThu

premieres 2/19
One Big HappyNBC9:30PMTue

premieres 3/17
Weird LonersFox9:30PMTue

premieres 3/31
The MillersCBS8:30PMMon

canceled
SelfieABC8:00PMTue

canceled
Manhattan Love StoryABC8:30PMTue

canceled
American Dad!Fox9:30PMSun

completed

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Friday, February 21

Happy's Place - "Sisters Ink" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Isabella gifts Bobbie matching sister mugs, Bobbie is forced to quickly think of an equally thoughtful gift, resulting in Isabella expecting the sisters to get matching tattoos; Steve and Takoda investigate where Emmett has been sneaking off.

Happy's Place - "Fish Fry Monday" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Emmett sees Bobbie drowning in work, he devises a clever ruse to give her a much-needed day off fishing, all under the guise of reviving the tavern's Fish Fry Mondays; Isabella dives into the world of bartending with Gabby.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "When You Wish Upon A Squonk" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After finding out about the prophecy, Billie avoids using magic, but when a magical creature causes mayhem in the Russo house, Billie worries it's still her fault.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of February 17)

Friday, February 21

  • Anthony Mackie (Twisted Metal) - Watch Anthony on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Lizzy Caplan (Party Down/The Class/The Pitts) - Lizzy appears on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Tina Fey (Only Murders in the Building/30 Rock) and Amy Poehler (Duncanville/Parks and Recreation) - Tina and Amy are guests on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Keke Palmer (Scream Queens/True Jackson, VP) - Keke appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Jane Fonda (Grace and Frankie) - NBC's Today catches up with Jane sometime between 7-9am.
  • Alan Ritchson (Blue Mountain State) - Alan talks about Reacher on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Café Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie appears on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.


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