Sunday, March 15, 2015

Week 25 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2014-15 Week 25 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 6.50/11 rating/share (+12% in rating from first four nights week 24); #2. NBC 5.03/9 (-13%); #3. ABC 4.06/7 (-8%); #4. Fox 4.00/7 (-3%); #5. The CW 0.77/1 (+20%)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 10.561 million (+12% from first four nights week 24); #2. NBC 8.129 million (-14%); #3. Fox 6.538 million (-3%); #4. ABC 6.126 million (-10%); #5. The CW 1.185 million (+21%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 2.02/6 rating/share (+14% in rating from first four nights week 24); #2. NBC 2.01/6 (-15%); #3. Fox 1.93/6 (-10%); #4. ABC 1.77/6 (-11%) #5. The CW 0.43/1 (+43%)

We have the final ratings for Week 24 (3/2/15-3/18/15 LIVE+SD). Among Adults 18-49, NBC won the week with a 1.72 rating. Then we had ABC at 1.62, followed by Fox at a 1.60, while CBS trailed with a 1.39.  For Total Viewers, CBS was first with 8.588 million, followed by NBC with 7.035 million, then it was ABC's 6.182 million and Fox trailed with 4.777 million.

For season to-date (9/22/14-3/12/15 LIVE+SD), among Adults 18-49 we have NBC on top with a 2.28 rating, followed by CBS with a 1.89, Fox is third with a 1.68 and ABC creeping up with a 1.66.  In Total Viewers, it is CBS on top with 9.752 million, then NBC with 8.128 million, ABC is next with 6.444 million and Fox with 5.226 million.

Back to week 25 (Mar. 9-15), 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 25 (Mar 9-15) Analysis















Last Sunday (Mar. 8)(Week 24)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM10,486,00013,553,000(3,067,000)1.051.60(0.55)
America's Funniest Home VideosABC7:00PM6,574,0004,453,0002,121,000 1.391.290.10 vs. Once Special
The VoiceNBC7:00PM3,550,0005,198,000(1,648,000)0.831.18(0.35)REPEAT 7-9P
The SimpsonsFox7:00PM2,470,0002,553,000(83,000)0.800.99(0.19)REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PM2,558,0003,032,000(474,000)1.151.37(0.22)
Madam SecretaryCBS8:00PM10,821,00011,645,000(824,000)1.121.33(0.21)
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM6,715,0006,656,00059,000 2.102.20(0.10)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM3,785,0003,928,000(143,000)1.651.80(0.15)
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM3,114,0003,610,000(496,000)1.461.81(0.35)
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM9,093,0009,086,0007,000 1.031.10(0.07)
Secrets and LiesABC9:00PM5,959,0006,060,000(101,000)1.441.53(0.09)vs. 9-11P
Dateline SundayNBC9:00PM3,734,0003,875,000(141,000)0.810.85(0.04)9-11P
Family GuyFox9:00PM3,981,000
3,981,000 2.07
2.07
Last Man on EarthFox9:00PM
5,748,000(5,748,000)
2.35(2.35)
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM4,351,000
4,351,000 1.90
1.90
Battle CreekCBS10:00PM6,932,0007,922,000(990,000)0.831.00(0.17)
RevengeABC10:00PM4,887,000
4,887,000 1.09
1.09
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM

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Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PM8,254,0008,778,000(524,000)2.061.860.20 vs. Bang(R)
The BachelorABC8:00PM9,679,0008,147,0001,532,000 2.772.380.39 8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM13,953,00014,674,000(721,000)3.753.94(0.19)8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM2,508,0006,100,000(3,592,000)0.652.02(1.37)REPEAT
The OriginalsCW8:00PM1,403,000669,000734,000 0.550.230.32 vs. REPEAT
Mike & MollyCBS8:30PM8,796,0009,648,000(852,000)2.052.23(0.18)
ScorpionCBS9:00PM10,590,0007,556,0003,034,000 2.011.370.64 vs. REPEAT
The FollowingFox9:00PM3,509,0004,860,000(1,351,000)1.071.58(0.51)
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM1,262,000609,000653,000 0.470.210.26 vs. REPEAT
NCIS LACBS10:00PM10,722,0007,079,0003,643,000 1.771.220.55 vs. REPEAT
Bachelor After RoseABC10:00PM9,682,0004,155,0005,527,000 2.690.981.71 vs. Secrets(R)
Night ShiftNBC10:00PM5,446,0006,126,000(680,000)1.291.37(0.08)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM16,219,00010,788,0005,431,000 2.211.191.02 vs. REPEAT
Fresh off the BoatABC8:00PM5,078,0006,022,000(944,000)1.571.68(0.11)
The VoiceNBC8:00PM13,725,00015,535,000(1,810,000)3.784.11(0.33)8-10P
Hell's KitchenFox8:00PM3,519,0004,091,000(572,000)1.301.40(0.10)
The FlashCW8:00PM1,293,0001,475,000(182,000)0.360.39(0.03)REPEAT
Repeat After MeABC8:30PM3,463,0004,062,200(599,200)1.141.22(0.08)
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM12,612,0009,012,0003,600,000
1.05(1.05)vs. REPEAT
Marvel's Agents of SHIELDABC9:00PM3,799,0004,482,000(683,000)1.461.58(0.12)
Marry MeNBC9:00PM

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New GirlFox9:00PM1,382,0002,526,000(1,144,000)0.661.27(0.61)REPEAT
SupernaturalCW9:00PM806,000870,000(64,000)0.260.28(0.02)REPEAT
About A BoyNBC9:30PM

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Mindy ProjectFox9:30PM1,762,0002,129,000(367,000)0.910.99(0.08)
Person of InterestCBS10:00PM8,671,0005,565,0003,106,000 1.450.850.60 vs. REPEAT
ForeverABC10:00PM3,028,0004,397,000(1,369,000)0.740.98(0.24)REPEAT
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM8,569,0009,066,000(497,000)2.122.13(0.01)










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM9,255,0009,770,000(515,000)2.192.27(0.08)
The GoldbergsABC8:00PM4,643,0008,199,000(3,556,000)1.192.21(1.02)REPEAT vs. Middle
Mysteries of LauraNBC8:00PM4,803,000
4,803,000 0.76
0.76 REPEAT
The Voice NBC8:00PM
8,602,000(8,602,000)
2.13(2.13)
American IdolFox8:00PM9,709,0008,885,000824,000 2.382.140.24
ArrowCW8:00PM1,112,0001,427,000(315,000)0.340.41(0.07)REPEAT
The GoldbergsABC8:30PM4,285,0007,855,000(3,570,000)1.212.48(1.27)REPEAT
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM10,319,00010,372,000(53,000)2.061.950.11
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM5,159,0009,605,000(4,446,000)1.493.41(1.92)REPEAT
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM3,664,000
3,664,000 0.75
0.75 REPEAT
EmpireFox9:00PM14,924,00014,331,000593,000 5.795.770.02
The HundredCW9:00PM1,341,0001,494,000(153,000)0.440.48(0.04)
black-ishABC9:30PM4,594,0006,718,000(2,124,000)1.462.26(0.80)Bloopers
CSI: CyberCBS10:00PM9,706,00010,462,000(756,000)1.741.78(0.04)
American CrimeABC10:00PM2,619,0005,307,000(2,688,000)0.631.44(0.81)REPEAT vs. Nashville
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM4,748,0004,814,000(66,000)0.881.06(0.18)REPEAT










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM16,128,00018,171,000(2,043,000)4.384.82(0.44)
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM7,403,0008,090,000(687,000)2.112.43(0.32)
DatelineNBC8:00PM4,513,0003,915,000598,000 0.860.800.06 vs. Slap
American IdolFox8:00PM8,324,0009,410,000(1,086,000)1.762.18(0.42)8-10P vs. 8-9P
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM1,299,000674,000625,000 0.640.210.43 vs. REPEAT
The Odd CoupleCBS8:30PM10,238,00012,362,000(2,124,000)2.462.97(0.51)
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:00PM9,392,00010,535,000(1,143,000)2.152.40(0.25)REPEAT
ScandalABC9:00PM8,247,0009,572,000(1,325,000)2.653.02(0.37)
BlacklistNBC9:00PM7,490,0008,233,000(743,000)1.741.78(0.04)
BackstromFox9:00PM
3,898,000(3,898,000)
0.99(0.99)
ReignCW9:00PM965,000604,000361,000 0.360.170.19 vs. Suprnat(R)
MomCBS9:30PM9,087,0009,668,000(581,000)2.232.23-
ElementaryCBS10:00PM7,577,0007,672,000(95,000)1.421.290.13
American CrimeABC10:00PM5,756,0008,370,000(2,614,000)1.412.04(0.63)
The SlapNBC10:00PM2,737,0003,275,000(538,000)0.570.79(0.22)vs. Allegiance










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM6,823,0006,074,000749,000 1.501.160.34
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM7,021,000
7,021,000 1.20
1.20
Shark TankABC8:00PM
8,215,000(8,215,000)
1.90(1.90)
GrimmNBC8:00PM2,641,0004,260,000(1,619,000)0.500.62(0.12)REPEAT vs. SVU(R)
World's Funniest FallsFox8:00PM2,685,0002,772,000(87,000)0.800.81(0.01)FINALE
Hart of DixieCW8:00PM801,0001,114,000(313,000)0.200.41(0.21)REPEAT
CristelaABC8:30PM5,271,000
5,271,000 1.00
1.00
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM9,793,0009,539,000254,000 1.301.220.08
Shark TankABC9:00PM7,221,000
7,221,000 1.80
1.80
In An InstantABC9:00PM
4,386,000(4,386,000)
0.90(0.90)
DatelineNBC9:00PM5,587,0006,467,000(880,000)1.201.34(0.14)9-11P
GrimmNBC9:00PM

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GleeFox9:00PM2,055,0001,809,000246,000 0.700.620.08
Whose Line Is It?CW9:00PM663,000795,000(132,000)0.200.30(0.10)REPEAT
Whose Line Is It?CW9:30PM655,0001,029,000(374,000)0.100.40(0.30)REPEAT
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM11,285,00011,029,000256,000 1.501.380.12
20/20ABC10:00PM4,989,000
4,989,000 1.10
1.10
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM3,462,0003,385,00077,000 0.600.310.29 REPEAT
20/20 SaturdayABC8:00PM3,178,0004,103,000(925,000)0.600.65(0.05)
Dateline MysteryNBC8:00PM4,367,000
4,367,000 0.80
0.80 8-10P
Caught on CameraNBC8:00PM
2,448,000(2,448,000)
0.61(0.61)
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:00PM1,135,000
1,135,000 0.30
0.30 REPEAT
Last Man on EarthFox8:00PM
2,097,000(2,097,000)
0.52(0.52)
Premier BoxingNBC8:30PM
3,374,000(3,374,000)
1.08(1.08)
Last Man on EarthFox8:30PM1,154,000
1,154,000 0.30
0.30 REPEAT
Crimetime SaturdayCBS9:00PM3,674,0003,900,000(226,000)0.700.520.18 REPEAT
In An InstantABC9:00PM3,617,0004,374,000(757,000)0.600.71(0.11)9-11P
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM953,0001,008,000(55,000)0.300.290.01 REPEAT
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM5,028,0004,698,000330,000 0.900.660.24
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM3,146,000
3,146,000 0.80
0.80 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 25 (Mar 9-15) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThu16,128,0004.38
The Odd CoupleCBS8:30PMThu10,238,0002.46
MomCBS9:30PMThu9,087,0002.23
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:00PMThu9,392,0002.15REPEAT
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun3,981,0002.07
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PMMon8,254,0002.06
Mike & MollyCBS8:30PMMon8,796,0002.05
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun4,351,0001.90
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun3,785,0001.65
Fresh off the BoatABC8:00PMTue5,078,0001.57
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed5,159,0001.49REPEAT
black-ishABC9:30PMWed4,594,0001.46Bloopers
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun3,114,0001.46
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed4,285,0001.21REPEAT
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri7,021,0001.2
The GoldbergsABC8:00PMWed4,643,0001.19
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun2,558,0001.15
CristelaABC8:30PMFri5,271,0001.0
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTue1,762,0000.91
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun2,470,0000.80REPEAT
New GirlFox9:00PMTue1,382,0000.66REPEAT
The Last Man on EarthFox8:30PMSat1,154,0000.3REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:00PMSat1,135,0000.3REPEAT
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed

preempted
Marry MeNBC9:00PMTue

preempted
About a BoyNBC9:30PMTue

preempted
MulaneyFox7:00PMSun

preempted
Fresh off the BoatABC8:30PMTue

preempted
The McCarthysCBS9:30PMThu

preempted
black-ishABC10:30PMWed

preempted
One Big HappyNBC9:30PMTue

premieres 3/17
Weird LonersFox9:30PMTue

premieres 3/31
Bad JudgeNBC9:00PMThu

canceled
A to ZNBC9:30PMThu

canceled
The MillersCBS8:30PMMon

canceled
SelfieABC8:00PMTue

canceled
Manhattan Love StoryABC8:30PMTue

canceled
GalavantABC8:00PMSun

completed
Two and a Half MenCBS9:00PMThu

completed
Parks & RecreationNBC10:00PMTue

completed
American Dad!Fox9:30PMSun

completed

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, December 4

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "A Bus Bench and Faith out the Wazoo" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Audrey and Mary’s (Zoe Perry) feud rears its head when Georgie needs their help with the tire store, and Jim’s forced to confront his age after a visit to the DMV.

Ghosts - "The Proposal" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Sam helps Eric (Andrew Leeds) plan the perfect proposal for Bela, until an encounter with Sasappis plants doubt in Bela’s mind. Meanwhile, Isaac tries to prove he’s “just one of the basement ghosts”.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 1)

Thursday, December 4

  • Miley Cyrus (Hannah Montana) - Catch Miley on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Walton Goggins (The Righteous Gemstones/The Unicorn/Vice Principals) - Walton appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Jamie Lissow (Real Rob) - Jamie is a guest on Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Kyle Richards (Down to Earth) - Andy Cohen interviews Kyle on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3am on Bravo.
  • John Leguizamo (The Brothers Garcia) - John talks about his new film Bob Trevino Likes It on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Denis Leary (Going Dutch/No Good Deed/Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll/The Job) - Denis and Michelle Pfeiffer tell Drew all about co-starring in Oh. What. Fun. on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples) - Olivia talks about Apple TV's Your Friends & Neighbors on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Vivica A. Fox (Mr. Box Office/Getting Personal/Arsenio/Out All Night) - Vivica talks about UPtv's A Christmas Murder Mystery on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray) Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season (DVD) St. Denis Medical - Season One (Blu-ray) Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

01/28 - Wait Till Your Father Gets Home - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/04 - The Wayans Bros. - The Complete Series (DVD)
03/11 - Frasier (2023) - Season Two (DVD)
04/01 - Abbott Elementary - The Complete Third Season (DVD)
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 (DVD)
06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
10/07 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season (DVD)
10/14 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
10/28 - St. Denis Medical - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/04 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

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