Sunday, February 08, 2015

Week 20 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2014-15 Week 20 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 6.74/11 rating/share (+0% in rating from first four nights week 19); #2. ABC 4.74/8 (+15%); #3. Fox 4.08/7 (-2%); #4. NBC 3.75/6 (+27%); #5. The CW 1.19/2 (-3%)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 10.853 million (+8% from first four nights week 19); #2. ABC 7.319 million (+17%); #3. Fox 6.711 million (-2%); #4. NBC 5.895 million (+30%); #5. The CW 1.946 million (-5%).
Adults 18-49: #1. Fox 2.16/7 rating/share (+3% in rating from first four nights week 19); #2. ABC 2.1/7 (+15%); #3. CBS 1.96/6 (+11%); #4. NBC 1.43/4 (+22%) #5. The CW 0.77/2 (+1%)

We have the final ratings for Week 19 (1/26/15-2/1/15 LIVE+SD). Among Adults 18-49, NBC obviously won the week with a 7.45 rating, thanks to the Super Bowl. ABC followed with a distant 1.42 rating. Then we had Fox at 1.39, while CBS trailed with a 1.32.  For Total Viewers, NBC was first as well with 22.534 million, followed by CBS with 8.051 million, then it was ABC's 5.242 million and Fox trailed with 4.461 million.

For season to-date (9/22/14-2/5/15 LIVE+SD), among Adults 18-49 we have NBC on top with a 2.45 rating, followed by CBS with a 1.93, Fox moves up to a 1.72 and ABC with a 1.60.  In Total Viewers, it is CBS on top with 9.807 million, then NBC with 8.559 million, ABC is next with 6.332 million and Fox with 5.346 million.

Back to week 19 (Feb. 2-8), 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 20 (Feb. 2-8) Analysis















Last Sunday (Feb. 1)(Week 19)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NFL Super BowlNBC6:31PM114,442,000
114,442,000 39.15
39.15 631-1010P
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM2,778,0009,211,000 (6,433,000)0.321.09 (0.77)REPEAT
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM2,389,0007,307,000 (4,918,000)0.441.67 (1.23)REPEAT
DatelineNBC7:00PM
6,743,000 (6,743,000)
1.19 (1.19)
Bob's BurgersFox7:00PM951,0001,033,000 (82,000)0.340.39 (0.05)REPEAT vs. Mulaney
The SimpsonsFox7:30PM1,311,0001,723,000 (412,000)0.470.69 (0.22)REPEAT
NCISCBS8:00PM2,798,0008,796,000 (5,998,000)0.341.52 (1.18)REPEAT vs. Boss
America's Funniest VideosABC8:00PM2,469,0004,370,000 (1,901,000)0.481.09 (0.61)REPEAT vs. Galavant
Miss Universe PageantNBC8:00PM
7,676,000 (7,676,000)
2.02 (2.02)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM1,695,0003,295,000 (1,600,000)0.621.36 (0.74)REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM995,0002,758,000 (1,763,000)0.351.23 (0.88)REPEAT
CSICBS9:00PM3,033,0008,251,000 (5,218,000)0.431.25 (0.82)REPEAT
Shark TankABC9:00PM1,996,0003,726,000 (1,730,000)0.521.01 (0.49)REPEAT vs. Resurrection
Family GuyFox9:00PM1,210,0003,194,000 (1,984,000)0.521.62 (1.10)REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox9:30PM1,224,0002,486,000 (1,262,000)0.531.19 (0.66)REPEAT
Criminal MindsCBS10:00PM4,165,0008,297,000 (4,132,000)0.701.28 (0.58)REPEAT vs. CSI
Shark TankABC10:00PM3,213,0003,755,000 (542,000)0.950.92 0.03 REPEAT vs. Revenge
NFL Super Bowl PostNBC10:10PM72,512,000
72,512,000 26.33
26.33
BlacklistNBC10:38PM25,724,000
25,724,000 8.40
8.40




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PM9,307,000
9,307,000 2.37
2.37
Super Bowl CommercialsCBS8:00PM
10,833,000 (10,833,000)
2.13 (2.13)
The BachelorABC8:00PM8,454,0007,952,000 502,000 2.522.25 0.27 8-10P
Celebrity ApprenticeNBC8:00PM6,979,0006,322,000 657,000 2.081.82 0.26 8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM5,791,0006,041,000 (250,000)1.952.05 (0.10)
The OriginalsCW8:00PM1,471,0001,735,000 (264,000)0.650.72 (0.07)
Mike & MollyCBS8:30PM9,866,000
9,866,000 2.22
2.22
ScorpionCBS9:00PM8,414,0008,554,000 (140,000)1.491.43 0.06 REPEAT
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM4,377,0004,370,000 7,000 1.411.46 (0.05)
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM1,244,0001,551,000 (307,000)0.500.62 (0.12)
NCIS LACBS10:00PM9,784,0006,949,000 2,835,000 1.681.06 0.62 vs. REPEAT
CastleABC10:00PM7,406,0004,742,000 2,664,000 1.380.82 0.56 vs. REPEAT
State of AffairsNBC10:00PM4,726,0004,407,000 319,000 1.111.03 0.08










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM18,643,00012,889,000 5,754,000 2.641.60 1.04 vs. REPEAT
Shark TankABC8:00PM7,135,0005,587,000 1,548,000 1.891.40 0.49 vs. REPEAT
Parks & RecreationNBC8:00PM3,446,0003,480,000 (34,000)1.211.37 (0.16)
MasterChef JuniorFox8:00PM4,963,0005,147,000 (184,000)1.621.67 (0.05)
FlashCW8:00PM3,603,0004,077,000 (474,000)1.341.32 0.02
Parks & RecreationNBC8:30PM1,872,0002,968,000 (1,096,000)0.691.34 (0.65)REPEAT
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM16,516,00011,721,000 4,795,000 2.221.56 0.66 vs. REPEAT
Marvel's Agent CarterABC9:00PM4,199,0004,625,000 (426,000)1.311.32 (0.01)
Marry MeNBC9:00PM2,143,0002,262,000 (119,000)0.770.75 0.02
New GirlFox9:00PM2,956,0002,111,000 845,000 1.360.83 0.53 vs. REPEAT
SupernaturalCW9:00PM2,215,0002,061,000 154,000 0.820.74 0.08
About A BoyNBC9:30PM2,861,0002,798,000 63,000 0.920.79 0.13
Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM2,225,0001,707,000 518,000 1.050.65 0.40 vs. REPEAT
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM9,282,00010,377,000 (1,095,000)1.431.56 (0.13)vs. CSI
ForeverABC10:00PM4,395,0002,958,000 1,437,000 0.920.67 0.25 vs. REPEAT
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM6,521,0003,562,000 2,959,000 1.620.83 0.79 vs. REPEAT










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The MentalistCBS8:00PM8,971,0009,167,000 (196,000)1.191.34 (0.15)
The MiddleABC8:00PM8,261,0005,573,000 2,688,000 2.251.31 0.94 vs. REPEAT
Mysteries of LauraNBC8:00PM6,365,0004,131,000 2,234,000 0.990.66 0.33 vs. REPEAT
American IdolFox8:00PM11,209,00011,284,000 (75,000)3.092.95 0.14
ArrowCW8:00PM2,943,0002,914,000 29,000 1.201.08 0.12
Fresh Off the BoatABC8:30PM7,941,0004,636,000 3,305,000 2.511.31 1.20 PREMIERE vs. Goldbergs(R)
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM10,478,00010,703,000 (225,000)2.022.13 (0.11)
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM9,866,0005,254,000 4,612,000 3.391.49 1.90 vs. REPEAT
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM6,204,0003,634,000 2,570,000 1.340.65 0.69 vs. REPEAT
EmpireFox9:00PM11,471,00011,355,000 116,000 4.624.32 0.30
The HundredCW9:00PM1,514,0001,529,000 (15,000)0.530.52 0.01
Fresh Off the BoatABC9:30PM7,472,0003,754,000 3,718,000 2.331.14 1.19 vs. black-ish(R)
StalkerCBS10:00PM7,348,0008,344,000 (996,000)1.281.54 (0.26)
NashvilleABC10:00PM5,053,000
5,053,000 1.27
1.27
black-ishABC10:00PM
3,369,000 (3,369,000)
1.08 (1.08)REPEAT
black-ishABC10:30PM
2,930,000 (2,930,000)
0.92 (0.92)REPEAT
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM7,580,0004,056,000 3,524,000 1.620.65 0.97 vs. REPEAT










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM17,090,00017,248,000 (158,000)4.594.47 0.12
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM7,977,0008,714,000 (737,000)2.272.76 (0.49)
BlacklistNBC8:00PM5,127,000
5,127,000 1.04
1.04 REPEAT
Biggest LoserNBC8:00PM
5,368,000 (5,368,000)
1.40 (1.40)
American IdolFox8:00PM9,650,0009,366,000 284,000 2.432.24 0.19
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM1,615,0001,472,000 143,000 0.750.72 0.03
MomCBS8:30PM11,651,00011,777,000 (126,000)2.782.77 0.01
Two and a Half MenCBS9:00PM9,387,0009,707,000 (320,000)2.282.28 -
ScandalABC9:00PM9,582,00010,476,000 (894,000)3.163.62 (0.46)
BlacklistNBC9:00PM10,111,000
10,111,000 2.38
2.38
BackstromFox9:00PM3,642,0005,321,000 (1,679,000)0.981.35 (0.37)
ReignCW9:00PM966,0001,023,000 (57,000)0.360.38 (0.02)
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:30PM8,255,0007,107,000 1,148,000 1.961.62 0.34 REPEAT vs. McCarthys
ElementaryCBS10:00PM7,867,0007,688,000 179,000 1.461.30 0.16
How To Get Away w/MurderABC10:00PM8,344,0009,183,000 (839,000)2.723.09 (0.37)
AllegianceNBC10:00PM4,983,0005,459,000 (476,000)1.071.69 (0.62)PREMIERE vs. Parenthood










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Undercover BossCBS8:00PM7,740,0008,132,000 (392,000)1.301.33 (0.03)
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM7,219,0007,512,000 (293,000)1.301.34 (0.04)
ConstantineNBC8:00PM2,939,0003,287,000 (348,000)0.800.81 (0.01)
World's Funniest FallsFox8:00PM2,664,0003,074,000 (410,000)0.801.13 (0.33)
Hart of DixieCW8:00PM1,232,0001,023,000 209,000 0.400.34 0.06
CristelaABC8:30PM5,519,0005,692,000 (173,000)1.101.05 0.05
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM9,887,00010,498,000 (611,000)1.301.47 (0.17)
Shark TankABC9:00PM7,628,0007,934,000 (306,000)1.901.89 0.01
GrimmNBC9:00PM4,655,0004,852,000 (197,000)1.201.26 (0.06)
GleeFox9:00PM1,571,0001,847,000 (276,000)0.500.65 (0.15)
Whose Line Is It?CW9:00PM874,000851,000 23,000 0.400.30 0.10 REPEAT
Masters of IllusionCW9:30PM935,000879,000 56,000 0.300.26 0.04 FINALE
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM11,326,00011,873,000 (547,000)1.301.30 -
20/20ABC10:00PM5,424,0006,014,000 (590,000)1.201.48 (0.28)
DatelineNBC10:00PM4,489,0004,525,000 (36,000)1.001.17 (0.17)










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM4,980,0003,723,000 1,257,000 0.400.47 (0.07)REPEAT
ABC MovieABC8:00PM2,690,0003,269,000 (579,000)0.800.88 (0.08)8-11P vs. 8-10P
Dateline MysteryNBC8:00PM5,800,000
5,800,000 1.10
1.10 8-10P
SNL NFL SaturdayNBC8:00PM
3,833,000 (3,833,000)
0.94 (0.94)
Red Band SocietyFox8:00PM1,740,0001,701,000 39,000 0.500.41 0.09 vs. Backstrom(R)
Crimetime SaturdayCBS9:00PM4,910,0004,296,000 614,000 0.500.65 (0.15)REPEAT
NFL HonorsNBC9:00PM
4,669,000 (4,669,000)
1.21 (1.21)
Red Band SocietyFox9:00PM1,880,0001,805,000 75,000 0.500.47 0.03 FINALE
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM6,620,0005,588,000 1,032,000 1.100.81 0.29
20/20 SaturdayABC10:00PM
3,079,000 (3,079,000)
0.68 (0.68)
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM4,080,000
4,080,000 1.00
1.00 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 20 (Feb. 2-8) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThu17,090,0004.59
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed9,866,0003.39
MomCBS8:30PMThu11,651,0002.78
Fresh off the BoatABC8:30PMWed7,941,0002.51PREMIERE
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PMMon9,307,0002.37
Fresh off the BoatABC9:30PMWed7,472,0002.33
Two and a Half MenCBS9:00PMThu9,387,0002.28
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed8,261,0002.25
Mike & MollyCBS8:30PMMon9,866,0002.22
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:30PMThu8,255,0001.96REPEAT
New GirlFox9:00PMTue2,956,0001.36
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri7,219,0001.3
Parks & RecreationNBC8:00PMTue3,446,0001.21
CristelaABC8:30PMFri5,519,0001.1
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTue2,225,0001.05
About a BoyNBC9:30PMTue2,861,0000.92
Marry MeNBC9:00PMTue2,143,0000.77
Parks & RecreationNBC8:30PMTue1,872,0000.69REPEAT
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun1,695,0000.62REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox9:30PMSun1,224,0000.53REPEAT
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun1,210,0000.52REPEAT
Animation DominationFox7:30PMSun1,311,0000.47REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun995,0000.35REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox7:00PMSun951,0000.34REPEAT
The McCarthysCBS9:30PMThu

preempted
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed

preempted
black-ishABC9:30PMWed

preempted
black-ishABC10:30PMWed


Mike & MollyCBS10:39PMTue


MulaneyFox7:00PMSun

preempted
GalavantABC8:00PMSun

completed
Bad JudgeNBC9:00PMThu

canceled
A to ZNBC9:30PMThu

canceled
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

Wednesday, May 7

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Doing the Work" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
House of Payne is the hilarious comedy about Retired fire chief Curtis Payne and his lovely wife Ella.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Wobblewham" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Reginald must face a daunting truth with his son Brandon; Vinny starts a business venture that throws Pleasant Days into a chaotic spiral.

The Ms. Pat Show - "The Book of Denise" (BET, 10:30PM ET/PT)
Denise and Junebug can't stop looking for love in all the wrong places, and both aunt and nephew are in for rude awakenings when the objects of their affection aren't all they seem to be.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 5)

Wednesday, May 7

  • Lunell (Lopez) - Watch Luenell on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Christine Baranski (The Big Bang Theory/Happy Family/Welcome to New York/Cybill) - Christine is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Paul Feig (Sabrina, the Teenage Witch/The Louie Show/The Jackie Thomas Show/Dirty Dancing) and Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Paul is a guest and Anna makes a special appearance on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Geena Davis (The Geena Davis Show/Sara/Buffalo Bill) - Geena talks about The Girl Who Was Too Big for the Page on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
  • Jim Gaffigan (The Jim Gaffigan Show/My Boys/The Ellen Show/Welcome to New York) - Jim stops by for a chat about his new comedy special The Skinny on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Natasha Lyonne (Russian Doll) - NBC's Today catches up with Natasha in the 9am hour.
  • Ana Gasteyer (American Auto/People of Earth/Lady Dynamite/Suburgatory) - Ana drop by with a rousing round of fast five questions for Martha Stewart on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Jenny McCarthy (Two and a Half Men/Jenny) - Jenny talks about Fox's The Masked Singer on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Carrie Preston (Crowded/Happyish/Emeril) - Carrie talks about CBS's Elsbeth on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series Frasier (2023) - Season Two Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered) Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)

01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season
05/13 - The Drew Carey Show - The Complete Series* (missing 4 episodes and some music has been replaced or altered)
06/06 - Shoresy - Season 2
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/08 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)

More Recent and Upcoming TV DVD and Blu-ray Releases / TV Shows on DVD, Blu-ray and Prime Video / DVD Reviews Archive


Recent SitcomsOnline.com News Blog Posts

05/07 - Netflix's A Man on the Inside Bulks Up Cast for Season 2; The Studio Renewed by Apple TV+
05/06 - Netflix's Long Story Short Announces Cast; NBC Renews All Chicago Series for 2025-26
05/05 - Antenna TV's The Partridge Family Mother's Day Marathon; Rewind TV's 227 40th Anniversary Marathon
05/04 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of May 5, 2025)
05/03 - SitcomsOnline Digest: CBS Cancels The Equalizer; Wisteria Lane Offshoot of Desperate Housewives in the Works
05/02 - USA and SYFY Announce Summer Premieres; CBC in Canada Renews 5 Series, Including Wild Cards
05/01 - ABC Summer 2025 Schedule; Audible Scripted Comedy Podcasts for Summer
04/30 - The Carol Burnett Show Mother of All Marathons; Netflix Renews North of North
04/29 - Lifetime Adds New Ripped from the Headlines Movie; BET+ Orders Season 2 of Series
04/28 - Fox Summer 2025 Schedule; Final Guest Hosts for Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Season
04/27 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of April 28, 2025)
04/26 - SitcomsOnline Digest: CBS Cancels Poppa's House; Final Season 50 Hosts for Saturday Night Live Set
04/25 - Classic TV's Biggest Auction; Remembering Will Hutchins and Wink Martindale
04/24 - Jerrod Carmichael's 4th HBO Comedy Special; HBO's Pee-wee as Himself Premieres May 23
04/23 - Apple TV+ Announces Comedy Series Prodigies; ABC Renews Unscripted Series Slate
04/22 - Hallmark Channel's May For Moms Month; Prime Video Gets Korean Comedy Action Series
04/21 - Peacock's Twisted Metal Returns July 31; Poker Face Lines Up Big Guests for Season 2
04/20 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of April 21, 2025)
04/19 - SitcomsOnline Digest: Clueless Reboot in the Works at Peacock; King of the Hill Cast Reunion and Revival Preview at ATX TV Festival Next Month
04/18 - 2025 TIME100 on ABC; Atsuko Okatsuka: Father Premieres June 13 on Hulu
04/17 - BET+ Orders Martin Spinoff Varnell Hill; It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Returns in July
04/16 - And Just Like That... Season 3 on Max This May; MGM+ Comedy Series Adds Big Stars
04/15 - HBO's Harry Potter Series; Classic TV Comes to Life in NYC
04/14 - TV Stars Lineup for Summer of 69 Hulu Film; Jessica Kirson Comedy Special
04/13 - Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows; This Week in Sitcoms (Week of April 14, 2025)
04/12 - SitcomsOnline Digest: FX Sets Premiere Date for Adults; Netflix Picks Up Monopoly Themed Reality Competition Series
04/11 - Bounce TV Renews Mind Your Business; AMC Networks 2025 Upfront Highlights
04/10 - David Spade's Prime Video Comedy Special; Brett Goldstein's HBO Comedy Special Filmed in New Jersey
04/09 - Paramount+ Orders Season 3 of Colin from Accounts; FX's Adults Premieres May 28
04/08 - Prime Video's New Comedy Overcompensating; Nine Perfect Strangers Returns on Hulu in May
04/07 - NBC Celebrates Joan Rivers with Special; Remembering Jay North of Dennis the Menace