Week 17 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

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 Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
NFL Playoff Post	CBS	7:53PM	28,540,000		28,540,000	8.99		8.99
60 Minutes	CBS	8:00PM	17,678,000	7,434,000	10,244,000	3.93	0.82	3.11
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	6,011,000	6,129,000	(118,000)	1.14	1.28	(0.14)
Golden Globe Arrivals	NBC	7:00PM	6,308,000		6,308,000	1.32		1.32
Dateline	NBC	7:00PM		6,313,000	(6,313,000)		1.33	(1.33)
Mulaney	Fox	7:00PM	1,323,000		1,323,000	0.48		0.48
The Simpsons	Fox	7:30PM	1,897,000	33,018,000	(31,121,000)	0.81	11.89	(11.08)	REPEAT vs. OT
The OT 2	Fox	7:55PM		26,386,000	(26,386,000)		9.74	(9.74)
Madam Secretary	CBS	9:00PM	12,128,000	11,686,000	442,000	1.73	1.46	0.27
Galavant	ABC	8:00PM	4,112,000	7,422,000	(3,310,000)	1.26	2.03	(0.77)
Golden Globe Awards	NBC	8:00PM	19,314,000		19,314,000	5.79		5.79	8-11P
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	4,275,000	10,621,000	(6,346,000)	1.98	4.71	(2.73)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	3,291,000	6,118,000	(2,827,000)	1.53	3.00	(1.47)
The Good Wife	CBS	10:00PM	9,576,000	10,363,000	(787,000)	1.37	1.34	0.03
Resurrection	ABC	9:00PM	3,097,000	4,103,000	(1,006,000)	0.78	1.01	(0.23)
Celebrity Apprentice	NBC	9:00PM		6,811,000	(6,811,000)		2.36	(2.36)
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	4,120,000	5,528,000	(1,408,000)	2.00	2.84	(0.84)
Bob's Burgers	Fox	9:30PM	3,336,000	3,949,000	(613,000)	1.60	1.97	(0.37)
CSI	CBS	10:00PM		8,617,000	(8,617,000)		1.27	(1.27)
Revenge	ABC	10:00PM	3,668,000	3,965,000	(297,000)	0.81	0.92	(0.11)


Monday			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	10,081,000	9,079,000	1,002,000	1.93	2.38	(0.45)	REPEAT vs. 2 Broke
The Bachelor	ABC	8:00PM	6,480,000	7,763,000	(1,283,000)	1.77	2.24	(0.47)	8-10P vs. 8-11P
Celebrity Apprentice	NBC	8:00PM	5,846,000	6,485,000	(639,000)	1.72	2.01	(0.29)	8-10P
Empire	Fox	8:00PM	2,770,000	7,061,000	(4,291,000)	0.83	2.54	(1.71)	REPEAT vs. Gotham
Jane the Virgin	CW	8:00PM	1,072,000	799,000	273,000	0.32	0.24	0.08	REPEAT vs. Originals (R)
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	9,191,000	9,641,000	(450,000)	2.08	2.20	(0.12)
NCIS LA	CBS	9:00PM	6,724,000	12,322,000	(5,598,000)	1.16	2.43	(1.27)	REPEAT vs. Scorpion
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	1,792,000	4,481,000	(2,689,000)	0.52	1.59	(1.07)	REPEAT
Jane the Virgin	CW	9:00PM	1,116,000	717,000	399,000	0.31	0.26	0.05	REPEAT
Scorpion	CBS	10:00PM	5,396,000	11,902,000	(6,506,000)	1.12	1.97	(0.85)	REPEAT vs. NCIS LA
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	6,770,000		6,770,000	1.35		1.35
State of Affairs	NBC	10:00PM	3,621,000	4,472,000	(851,000)	0.74	1.02	(0.28)

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	19,874,000	19,764,000	110,000	2.82	2.81	0.01
Shark Tank	ABC	8:00PM	7,479,000		7,479,000	1.84		1.84
Marvel's Agent Carter	ABC	8:00PM		6,910,000	(6,910,000)		1.93	(1.93)
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:00PM	3,751,000		3,751,000	1.52		1.52	PREMIERE
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:00PM		2,514,000	(2,514,000)		0.84	(0.84)
MasterChef Junior	Fox	8:00PM	4,928,000	5,327,000	(399,000)	1.69	1.81	(0.12)
Flash	CW	8:00PM	1,557,000	1,330,000	227,000	0.46	0.46	-	REPEAT
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:30PM	3,255,000		3,255,000	1.46		1.46
NCIS: New Orleans	CBS	9:00PM	16,389,000	17,730,000	(1,341,000)	2.27	2.53	(0.26)
Marvel's Agent Carter	ABC	9:00PM	5,103,000		5,103,000	1.48		1.48
Marry Me	NBC	9:00PM	2,175,000	2,061,000	114,000	0.73	0.79	(0.06)
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	2,896,000	3,187,000	(291,000)	1.35	1.48	(0.13)
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	1,103,000	1,037,000	66,000	0.33	0.36	(0.03)	REPEAT
About A Boy	NBC	9:30PM	2,791,000	2,693,000	98,000	0.88	0.85	0.03
Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	2,423,000	2,236,000	187,000	1.08	1.01	0.07
Person of Interest	CBS	10:00PM	10,158,000	10,081,000	77,000	1.65	1.66	(0.01)
Forever	ABC	10:00PM	4,749,000	4,926,000	(177,000)	1.01	1.11	(0.10)
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	6,658,000	6,768,000	(110,000)	1.49	1.71	(0.22)

Wednesday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
The Mentalist	CBS	8:00PM	9,363,000	9,049,000	314,000	1.36	1.27	0.09
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	7,792,000	8,461,000	(669,000)	2.16	2.29	(0.13)
Mysteries of Laura	NBC	8:00PM	6,130,000	6,812,000	(682,000)	1.03	1.26	(0.23)
American Idol	Fox	8:00PM	10,870,000	11,198,000	(328,000)	3.00	3.19	(0.19)
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	803,000	963,000	(160,000)	0.20	0.25	(0.05)	REPEAT
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	7,220,000	7,788,000	(568,000)	2.29	2.51	(0.22)
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	10,307,000		10,307,000	2.22		2.22
People's Choice Awards	CBS	9:00PM		8,617,000	(8,617,000)		1.84	(1.84)
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	9,436,000	9,291,000	145,000	3.03	3.21	(0.18)
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	6,678,000	7,760,000	(1,082,000)	1.35	1.69	(0.34)
Empire	Fox	9:00PM	10,323,000	9,897,000	426,000	4.01	3.78	0.23
The Flash	CW	9:00PM	972,000	1,061,000	(89,000)	0.22	0.37	(0.15)	REPEAT vs. Penn&Teller(R)
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	6,513,000	6,230,000	283,000	1.92	2.06	(0.14)
Stalker	CBS	10:00PM	7,872,000		7,872,000	1.45		1.45
Forever	ABC	10:00PM	3,237,000	2,936,000	301,000	0.70	0.84	(0.14)	REPEAT vs. Galavant(R)
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM	6,772,000	7,406,000	(634,000)	1.52	1.63	(0.11)

Thursday			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	12,104,000	18,106,000	(6,002,000)	2.48	4.62	(2.14)	REPEAT
The Taste	ABC	8:00PM	3,281,000	3,219,000	62,000	0.87	0.91	(0.04)	8-10P
Biggest Loser	NBC	8:00PM	4,228,000	5,094,000	(866,000)	1.06	1.35	(0.29)
American Idol	Fox	8:00PM	10,422,000	11,234,000	(812,000)	2.58	3.10	(0.52)	8-10P
World Dog Awards	CW	8:00PM	1,968,000	1,259,000	709,000	0.46	0.33	0.13	8-10P vs. CW Movie
Mom	CBS	8:30PM	10,844,000	12,289,000	(1,445,000)	2.37	2.73	(0.36)
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:00PM	9,375,000	10,066,000	(691,000)	2.09	2.26	(0.17)
Bad Judge	NBC	9:00PM	2,713,000	3,189,000	(476,000)	0.68	0.80	(0.12)
Reign	CW	9:00PM			-			-
The McCarthys	CBS	9:30PM	6,955,000	7,977,000	(1,022,000)	1.48	1.74	(0.26)
A to Z	NBC	9:30PM	1,725,000	2,051,000	(326,000)	0.51	0.63	(0.12)
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	8,090,000	8,601,000	(511,000)	1.31	1.48	(0.17)
How To Get Away w/Murder	ABC	10:00PM	2,621,000	2,536,000	85,000	0.71	0.65	0.06	REPEAT
Parenthood	NBC	10:00PM	4,117,000	4,631,000	(514,000)	1.18	1.41	(0.23)

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
Undercover Boss	CBS	8:00PM	8,160,000	8,596,000	(436,000)	1.40	1.55	(0.15)
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	6,995,000	8,600,000	(1,605,000)	1.30	1.57	(0.27)
Constantine	NBC	8:00PM	3,080,000	2,424,000	656,000	0.80	0.48	0.32	vs. Grimm(R)
World's Funniest Falls	Fox	8:00PM	3,333,000	2,418,000	915,000	1.00	0.77	0.23	PREMIERE vs. Glee
Hart of Dixie	CW	8:00PM	1,162,000	722,000	440,000	0.40	0.22	0.18
Cristela	ABC	8:30PM	5,163,000	6,609,000	(1,446,000)	1.10	1.27	(0.17)
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	10,444,000	11,459,000	(1,015,000)	1.40	1.52	(0.12)
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	8,520,000	7,731,000	789,000	2.20	1.95	0.25
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM	4,601,000	5,640,000	(1,039,000)	1.20	1.12	0.08	vs. Dateline
Glee	Fox	9:00PM	1,978,000	2,254,000	(276,000)	0.70	0.67	0.03
Whose Line Is It?	CW	9:00PM	851,000	651,000	200,000	0.30	0.19	0.11	REPEAT
Masters of Illusion	CW	9:30PM	998,000	650,000	348,000	0.30	0.20	0.10
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	12,608,000	12,863,000	(255,000)	1.40	1.40	-
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	5,470,000	6,040,000	(570,000)	1.40	1.40	-
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM	4,500,000	2,406,000	2,094,000	1.00	0.48	0.52	vs. NBC Globes Special

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 Saturday	CBS	8:00PM	3,070,000	3,409,000	(339,000)	0.50	0.42	0.08	REPEAT
ABC Movie	ABC	8:00PM	3,260,000	1,786,000	1,474,000	0.80	0.29	0.51	8-1030P vs. Agent Carter(R)
Dateline Mystery	NBC	8:00PM	4,300,000	5,359,000	(1,059,000)	0.70	1.20	(0.50)	8-10P
NFL Playoff Post	NBC	8:04PM		18,006,000	(18,006,000)		5.73	(5.73)
Empire	Fox	8:00PM	1,510,000		1,510,000	0.40		0.40	REPEAT
NFL Playoff Pre	Fox	8:00PM		20,316,000	(20,316,000)		6.52	(6.52)
NFL Divisional Playoffs	Fox	8:21PM		31,024,000	(31,024,000)		10.38	(10.38)
Crimetime Saturday	CBS	9:00PM	3,330,000	4,253,000	(923,000)	0.40	0.51	(0.11)	REPEAT
Empire	Fox	9:00PM	1,710,000		1,710,000	0.50		0.50	REPEAT
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	5,580,000	4,971,000	609,000	0.90	0.67	0.23
The Goldbergs	ABC	10:30PM	1,880,000		1,880,000	0.50		0.50	REPEAT
20/20 Saturday	ABC	10:00PM		2,743,000	(2,743,000)		0.54	(0.54)
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM	3,440,000	2,940,000	500,000	0.80	0.74	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
Title	Network	Time	Day	Total Viewers	18-49 Rtg	Notes

Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	9,436,000	3.03
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Thu	12,104,000	2.48	REPEAT
Mom	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	10,844,000	2.37
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	7,220,000	2.29
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	7,792,000	2.16
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	9,375,000	2.09
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	9,191,000	2.08
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	4,120,000	2.00
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	4,275,000	1.98
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	10,081,000	1.93	REPEAT
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	6,513,000	1.92
Bob's Burgers	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	3,336,000	1.60
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	3,291,000	1.53
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:00PM	Tue	3,751,000	1.52	PREMIERE
The McCarthys	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	6,955,000	1.48
Parks & Recreation	NBC	8:30PM	Tue	3,255,000	1.46
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tue	2,896,000	1.35
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	6,995,000	1.3
Galavant	ABC	8:00PM	Sun	4,112,000	1.26	2 eps
Cristela	ABC	8:30PM	Fri	5,163,000	1.1
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	Tue	2,423,000	1.08
About a Boy	NBC	9:30PM	Tue	2,791,000	0.88
Animation Domination	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	1,897,000	0.81	REPEAT
Marry Me	NBC	9:00PM	Tue	2,175,000	0.73
Bad Judge	NBC	9:00PM	Thu	2,713,000	0.68	canceled
A to Z	NBC	9:30PM	Thu	1,725,000	0.51	canceled
The Goldbergs	ABC	10:30PM	Sat	1,880,000	0.5	REPEAT
Mulaney	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	1,323,000	0.48
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:00PM	Mon			preempted
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:30PM	Wed			premieres 2/4
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	9:30PM	Wed			premieres 2/4
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun			premieres 3/1
The Odd Couple	CBS	8:30PM	Thu			premieres 2/19
One Big Happy	NBC	9:30PM	Tue			premieres 3/17
Weird Loners	Fox	9:30PM	Tue			premieres 3/31
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

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Wednesday, October 20

The Goldbergs - "An Itch Like No Other" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
With Beverly’s encouragement, Mr. Glascott moves in next door to the Goldbergs and slowly goes from friendly neighbor to cluelessly intrusive. Adam and Murray become increasingly disgruntled while Beverly comes up with a plan to occupy Mr. Glascott’s time with a new friend, Mr. Woodburn. Meanwhile, Barry lands in urgent care with a case of poison ivy in a compromising area – his rear end. Erica and Geoff are called to task to take care of Barry and his ridiculous demands – inadvertently testing their parenting skills and patience with one another.

The Wonder Years - "The Lock In" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Dean is reluctant to attend the annual church lock-in until Kim tells him it’s where she got her first kiss. He enlists his friends to help him pair up with Keisa, but his plans are thwarted when he instead gets paired up with the pastor’s daughter, Charlene.

The Conners - "Trucking Live in Front of a Fully Vaccinated Studio Audience -- East Coast" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Lights, Camera, Action: “The Conners” is going live for both the East and West Coast broadcasts of the season four premiere episode. This iconic TV family continues to deal with the current pandemic while navigating breakups and newfound sobriety, all while planning an upcoming wedding.

Home Economics - "Giant Jenga, $120" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Tom spirals when Connor dates a woman who broke his heart at summer camp. Then, family game night becomes an all-or-nothing competition between Marina and Denise.

Superstar - "Robin Williams" (ABC, 10:00PM ET/PT)
The new episode recounts his life through Robin Williams’ own voice, describing “the spark of madness” which defined his life. From his early days in the San Francisco Bay Area comedy scene to his meteoric rise on “Mork & Mindy,” the one-hour special explores the experiences that made Williams into a one-of-a-kind talent and reveals what gave voice to the characters in his mind. It also chronicles the creative force driving critically acclaimed films like “Good Will Hunting” and “Dead Poets Society,” as well as fan favorites such as “Aladdin.” The special explores his personal struggles, including substance abuse and depression, and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia before his tragic death in 2014. “Superstar: Robin Williams” features interviews with famous comedians and actors who knew and admired Williams, including Margaret Cho, Howie Mandel, Lewis Black, Jimmie Walker, Paula Poundstone, Gina Hecht and Pauly Shore, as well as Barry Levinson, director of multiple films starring Williams including “Good Morning, Vietnam.” The program also contains interviews with Williams from the ABC News archives, in which he opens up about his life and the highs and lows of his distinguished career.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 18)

Wednesday, October 20

Rami Malek (The War at Home) - Watch Rami on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Issa Rae (Insecure) - Issa appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Billy Bob Thornton (Hearts Afire) - Billy Bob is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Jamie Foxx (Dad Stop Embarrassing Me!/The Jamie Foxx Show) - Jamie appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) - Nick is a guest on Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah at 11pm.
Leah Remini (Kevin Can Wait/The Exes/Family Tools/The King of Queens/Fired Up) - Leah guest hosts The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
Debra Messing (Will & Grace/Ned & Stacey) - Debra talks about her latest project: how self-care can change the world on Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
Ron Howard (Arrested Development/Happy Days/The Andy Griffith Show) and Clint Howard (Gung Ho) - Ron and Clint discuss their new book, The Boys: A Memoir of Hollywood and Family, on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Amy Sedaris (No Activity/BoJack Horseman/Strangers with Candy) - It's a TV exclusive with sister and brother duo Amy and David Sedaris appearing together for the first time on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Jeremy Sisto (Suburgatory) - Jeremy talks about FBI on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
David Eigenberg (Sex and the City) - David talks about NBC's Chicago Fire on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
Nick Offerman (Parks and Recreation) - Nick talks about Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.