Week 26 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, March 22, 2015

Week 26 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2014-15 Week 26 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu):

Households: #1. CBS 4.83/8 rating/share (-26% in rating from first four nights week 25); #2. ABC 4.70/8 (+16%); #3. NBC 4.64/8 (-8%); #4. Fox 4.57/8 (+14%); #5. The CW 1.19/2 (+55%)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 7.779 million (-26% from first four nights week 25); #2. Fox 7.751 million (+19%); #3. NBC 7.346 million (-10%); #4. ABC 7.150 million (+17%); #5. The CW 1.907 million (+61%).
Adults 18-49: #1. Fox 2.56/8 rating/share (+33% in rating from first four nights week 25); #2. NBC 1.73/6 (-14%); #3. CBS 1.61/5 (-20%); #4. ABC 1.53/5 (-14%) #5. The CW 0.71/2 (+65%)

We have the final ratings for Week 25 (3/9/15-3/15/15 LIVE+SD). Among Adults 18-49, CBS won the week with a 1.56 rating. Then we had NBC at 1.49, followed by ABC at a 1.48, while Fox trailed with a 1.42. For Total Viewers, CBS was first with 9.192 million, followed by NBC with 6.366 million, then it was ABC's 5.641 million and Fox trailed with 4.550 million.

For season to-date (9/22/14-3/19/15 LIVE+SD), among Adults 18-49 we have NBC on top with a 2.24 rating, followed by CBS with a 1.87, Fox is third with a 1.69 and ABC with a 1.65. In Total Viewers, it is CBS on top with 9.671 million, then NBC with 8.041 million, ABC is next with 6.434 million and Fox with 5.225 million.

Back to week 26 (Mar. 16-22), 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 26 (Mar 16-22) Analysis

Last Sunday (Mar. 15)	(Week 25)		This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
60 Minutes	CBS	7:00PM	11,493,000	10,486,000	1,007,000	1.47	1.05	0.42
America's Funniest Home Videos	ABC	7:00PM	5,999,000	6,574,000	(575,000)	1.32	1.39	(0.07)
The Voice	NBC	7:00PM	3,380,000	3,550,000	(170,000)	0.75	0.83	(0.08)	REPEAT 7-9P
The Simpsons	Fox	7:00PM	2,173,000	2,470,000	(297,000)	0.70	0.80	(0.10)	REPEAT
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	2,237,000	2,558,000	(321,000)	0.99	1.15	(0.16)
Madam Secretary	CBS	8:00PM	11,262,000	10,821,000	441,000	1.16	1.12	0.04
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM	5,882,000	6,715,000	(833,000)	1.80	2.10	(0.30)
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	3,587,000	3,785,000	(198,000)	1.46	1.65	(0.19)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	2,961,000	3,114,000	(153,000)	1.37	1.46	(0.09)
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM	8,852,000	9,093,000	(241,000)	0.96	1.03	(0.07)
Secrets and Lies	ABC	9:00PM	5,451,000	5,959,000	(508,000)	1.37	1.44	(0.07)
Dateline Sunday	NBC	9:00PM	5,082,000	3,734,000	1,348,000	0.93	0.81	0.12	9-11P
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	3,449,000	3,981,000	(532,000)	1.67	2.07	(0.40)
Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	3,759,000	4,351,000	(592,000)	1.56	1.90	(0.34)
Battle Creek	CBS	10:00PM	6,788,000	6,932,000	(144,000)	0.86	0.83	0.03
Revenge	ABC	10:00PM	4,783,000	4,887,000	(104,000)	1.06	1.09	(0.03)
American Odyssey	NBC	10:00PM			-			-


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	8,402,000	8,254,000	148,000	1.75	2.06	(0.31)	REPEAT vs. 2 Broke
Dancing w/the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	14,162,000	9,679,000	4,483,000	2.07	2.77	(0.70)	PREMIERE 8-10P vs. Bach
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	12,569,000	13,953,000	(1,384,000)	3.37	3.75	(0.38)	8-10P
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM	2,408,000	2,508,000	(100,000)	0.61	0.65	(0.04)	REPEAT
The Originals	CW	8:00PM	1,254,000	1,403,000	(149,000)	0.54	0.55	(0.01)
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	8,568,000	8,796,000	(228,000)	1.95	2.05	(0.10)
Scorpion	CBS	9:00PM	6,455,000	10,590,000	(4,135,000)	1.27	2.01	(0.74)	REPEAT
The Following	Fox	9:00PM	3,533,000	3,509,000	24,000	1.14	1.07	0.07
Jane the Virgin	CW	9:00PM	1,103,000	1,262,000	(159,000)	0.47	0.47	-
NCIS LA	CBS	10:00PM	6,214,000	10,722,000	(4,508,000)	1.05	1.77	(0.72)	REPEAT
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	8,936,000	9,682,000	(746,000)	1.53	2.69	(1.16)	vs. Bach Spcl
Night Shift	NBC	10:00PM	5,362,000	5,446,000	(84,000)	1.35	1.29	0.06

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	10,000,000	16,219,000	(6,219,000)	1.08	2.21	(1.13)	REPEAT
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:00PM	3,800,000	5,078,000	(1,278,000)	0.99	1.57	(0.58)	REPEAT
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	12,823,000	13,725,000	(902,000)	3.22	3.78	(0.56)	vs. 8-10P
Hell's Kitchen	Fox	8:00PM	3,794,000	3,519,000	275,000	1.34	1.30	0.04
The Flash	CW	8:00PM	3,692,000	1,293,000	2,399,000	1.31	0.36	0.95	vs. REPEAT
Repeat After Me	ABC	8:30PM	2,518,000	3,463,000	(945,000)	0.65	1.14	(0.49)	REPEAT
NCIS: New Orleans	CBS	9:00PM	9,494,000	12,612,000	(3,118,000)	1.11	1.65	(0.54)	REPEAT
Marvel's Agents of SHIELD	ABC	9:00PM	4,338,000	3,799,000	539,000	1.56	1.46	0.10
Undateable	NBC	9:00PM	6,428,000		6,428,000	1.92		1.92	PREMIERE
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	1,547,000	1,382,000	165,000	0.63	0.66	(0.03)	REPEAT
iZombie	CW	9:00PM	2,286,000	806,000	1,480,000	0.83	0.26	0.57	PREMIERE vs. Supernatural(R)
One Big Happy	NBC	9:30PM	5,471,000		5,471,000	1.65		1.65	PREMIERE
Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	1,999,000	1,762,000	237,000	0.91	0.91	-
Person of Interest	CBS	10:00PM	5,694,000	8,671,000	(2,977,000)	0.92	1.45	(0.53)	REPEAT
Forever	ABC	10:00PM	2,827,000	3,028,000	(201,000)	0.67	0.74	(0.07)	REPEAT
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	6,958,000	8,569,000	(1,611,000)	1.59	2.12	(0.53)

Wednesday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
Survivor	CBS	8:00PM	9,617,000	9,255,000	362,000	2.26	2.19	0.07	8-10P vs. 8-9P
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	5,130,000	4,643,000	487,000	1.22	1.19	0.03	REPEAT vs. Goldbergs(R)
Mysteries of Laura	NBC	8:00PM	4,374,000	4,803,000	(429,000)	0.64	0.76	(0.12)	REPEAT
Empire	Fox	8:00PM	15,820,000	9,709,000	6,111,000	6.14	2.38	3.76	vs. Idol
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	2,556,000	1,112,000	1,444,000	0.86	0.34	0.52	vs. REPEAT
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	4,499,000	4,285,000	214,000	1.28	1.21	0.07	REPEAT
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM		10,319,000	(10,319,000)		2.06	(2.06)
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	5,459,000	5,159,000	300,000	1.51	1.49	0.02	REPEAT
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	4,799,000	3,664,000	1,135,000	0.81	0.75	0.06	REPEAT
Empire	Fox	9:00PM	17,624,000	14,924,000	2,700,000	6.89	5.79	1.10	FINALE
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	1,728,000	1,341,000	387,000	0.65	0.44	0.21	vs. 100
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	4,424,000	4,594,000	(170,000)	1.25	1.46	(0.21)	REPEAT
CSI: Cyber	CBS	10:00PM	7,962,000	9,706,000	(1,744,000)	1.40	1.74	(0.34)
Untold Story Sound of Music	ABC	10:00PM	7,299,000	2,619,000	4,680,000	1.37	0.63	0.74	vs. American Crime(R)
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM	4,247,000	4,748,000	(501,000)	0.89	0.88	0.01	REPEAT

Thursday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
NCAA Basketball	CBS	7:00PM	5,514,000		5,514,000	1.59		1.59	7-953P
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM		16,128,000	(16,128,000)		4.38	(4.38)
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	8:00PM	7,730,000	7,403,000	327,000	2.08	2.11	(0.03)
Dateline	NBC	8:00PM	6,471,000	4,513,000	1,958,000	1.23	0.86	0.37
American Idol	Fox	8:00PM	8,512,000	8,324,000	188,000	1.80	1.76	0.04	8-10P
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM	1,593,000	1,299,000	294,000	0.68	0.64	0.04
The Odd Couple	CBS	8:30PM		10,238,000	(10,238,000)		2.46	(2.46)
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	9:00PM		9,392,000	(9,392,000)		2.15	(2.15)
Scandal	ABC	9:00PM	7,791,000	8,247,000	(456,000)	2.36	2.65	(0.29)
Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM	8,636,000	7,490,000	1,146,000	1.82	1.74	0.08
Backstrom	Fox	9:00PM			-			-
Reign	CW	9:00PM	1,044,000	965,000	79,000	0.35	0.36	(0.01)
Mom	CBS	9:30PM		9,087,000	(9,087,000)		2.23	(2.23)
NCAA In Between	CBS	9:53PM	6,066,000		6,066,000	1.80		1.80	953-1007P
NCAA Basketball	CBS	10:07PM	5,460,000		5,460,000	1.81		1.81	1007P-1235A
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM		7,577,000	(7,577,000)		1.42	(1.42)
American Crime	ABC	10:00PM	5,542,000	5,756,000	(214,000)	1.20	1.41	(0.21)
The Slap	NBC	10:00PM	3,181,000	2,737,000	444,000	0.65	0.57	0.08

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
NCAA Basketball	CBS	7:00PM	4,147,000		4,147,000	1.20		1.20
The Amazing Race	CBS	8:00PM		6,287,000	(6,287,000)		1.34	(1.34)
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	7,056,000	6,938,000	118,000	1.30	1.23	0.07
Grimm	NBC	8:00PM	4,905,000	2,528,000	2,377,000	1.10	0.51	0.59	vs. REPEAT
Glee	Fox	8:00PM	2,695,000	2,695,000	-	0.80	0.79	0.01	vs. Falls
Hart of Dixie	CW	8:00PM	1,363,000	712,000	651,000		0.21	(0.21)	vs. REPEAT
Cristela	ABC	8:30PM	5,466,000	5,044,000	422,000	1.00	0.91	0.09
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM		9,383,000	(9,383,000)		1.20	(1.20)
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	7,455,000	7,236,000	219,000	1.80	1.76	0.04
Dateline	NBC	9:00PM	6,719,000	5,605,000	1,114,000	1.30	1.25	0.05	9-11P
Glee	Fox	9:00PM	2,526,000	2,017,000	509,000	0.70	0.69	0.01	FINALE
iZombie	CW	9:00PM	1,283,000	673,000	610,000	0.40	0.15	0.25	REPEAT vs. Commercials(R)
NCAA In Between	CBS	9:30PM	3,335,000		3,335,000	1.10		1.10
NCAA Basketball	CBS	10:00PM	3,539,000		3,539,000	1.20		1.20
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM		11,074,000	(11,074,000)		1.37	(1.37)
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	5,131,000	4,867,000	264,000	1.10	1.06	0.04
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM			-			-

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
NCAA Basketball	CBS	8:00PM	4,270,000		4,270,000	1.40		1.40
Crimetime Saturday	CBS	8:00PM		3,258,000	(3,258,000)		0.47	(0.47)
Secrets and Lies	ABC	8:00PM	1,940,000	3,107,000	(1,167,000)	0.20	0.56	(0.36)	REPEAT vs. 20/20
NBC Movie Fast Five	NBC	8:00PM	2,900,000		2,900,000	0.70		0.70	8-11P
Dateline Mystery	NBC	8:00PM		4,385,000	(4,385,000)		0.76	(0.76)
Backstrom	Fox	8:00PM	1,540,000		1,540,000	0.40		0.40	REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:00PM		1,067,000	(1,067,000)		0.29	(0.29)
Last Man on Earth	Fox	8:30PM		1,082,000	(1,082,000)		0.27	(0.27)
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	9:00PM		2,943,000	(2,943,000)		0.52	(0.52)
In An Instant	ABC	9:00PM	4,410,000	3,596,000	814,000	0.60	0.62	(0.02)	9-11P
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	970,000	897,000	73,000	0.20	0.22	(0.02)	REPEAT
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	3,650,000	4,574,000	(924,000)	1.00	0.71	0.29
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM		3,064,000	(3,064,000)		0.81	(0.81)

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 26 (Mar 16-22) 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

Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	8,568,000	1.95
Undateable	NBC	9:00PM	Tue	6,428,000	1.92	PREMIERE
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	8,402,000	1.75	REPEAT
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	3,449,000	1.67
One Big Happy	NBC	9:30PM	Tue	5,471,000	1.65	PREMIERE
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	3,759,000	1.56
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	5,459,000	1.51	REPEAT
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	3,587,000	1.46
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	2,961,000	1.37
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	7,056,000	1.3
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	4,499,000	1.28	REPEAT
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	4,424,000	1.25	REPEAT
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	5,130,000	1.22	REPEAT
Cristela	ABC	8:30PM	Fri	5,466,000	1.0
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:00PM	Tue	3,800,000	0.99	REPEAT
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	2,237,000	0.99
The Mindy Project	Fox	9:30PM	Tue	1,999,000	0.91
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	2,173,000	0.70	REPEAT
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tue	1,547,000	0.63	REPEAT
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Thu			preempted
The Odd Couple	CBS	8:30PM	Thu			preempted
Mom	CBS	9:30PM	Thu			preempted
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	9:00PM	Thu			preempted
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:00PM	Mon			preempted
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	8:30PM	Sat			preempted
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:00PM	Sat			preempted
Marry Me	NBC	9:00PM	Tue			preempted
About a Boy	NBC	9:30PM	Tue			preempted
Mulaney	Fox	7:00PM	Sun			preempted
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:30PM	Tue			preempted
The McCarthys	CBS	9:30PM	Thu			preempted
Weird Loners	Fox	9:30PM	Tue			premieres 3/31
Bad Judge	NBC	9:00PM	Thu			canceled
A to Z	NBC	9:30PM	Thu			canceled
The Millers	CBS	8:30PM	Mon			canceled
Selfie	ABC	8:00PM	Tue			canceled
Manhattan Love Story	ABC	8:30PM	Tue			canceled
Galavant	ABC	8:00PM	Sun			completed
Two and a Half Men	CBS	9:00PM	Thu			completed
Parks & Recreation	NBC	10:00PM	Tue			completed
American Dad!	Fox	9:30PM	Sun			completed

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, April 6

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to Gemma Johnson's Day Off" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Gemma reaches her limit at work, and when a car issue forces her to slow down, an unexpected break helps her rethink what she really wants next. Meanwhile, Marty and Malcolm’s plans are thrown off course when unexpected opportunities arise, and Dave embraces a new career path.

The Neighorhood - "A Farewell Special" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
CBS presents The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special, an Entertainment Tonight production, airing Monday, April 6 (8:30-9:30 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+. Hosted by Entertainment Tonight's Kevin Frazier and filmed on location on The Neighborhood's stages, the special celebrates the acclaimed CBS comedy's final season, honoring eight seasons, 156 episodes, and eight unforgettable years of laughter, heart and community, leading up to the series finale on May 11.

This celebratory event features exclusive new interviews with the cast reflecting on their journey, revisiting early days on set, and looking back at the show's evolution and cultural impact. From its heartfelt exploration of friendship and family to its comedic take on life in a changing community, The Neighborhood has become a beloved part of CBS' comedy legacy.

The special includes never-before-seen footage and archival interviews from the ET Vault, offering fans a nostalgic look at the series' most iconic moments and the relationships built along the way. Viewers will get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the emotional final days of production, including the cast and crew's last table read, intimate moments from the final tapings, and heartfelt goodbyes.

Additionally, The Neighborhood: A Farewell Special brings audiences inside the cast's final wrap party, capturing the laughter, speeches, memories, and surprises that marked the end of an era. To cap off the evening, fans will get an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming series finale, with the cast and producers sharing what viewers can expect as the Butlers and Johnsons say farewell to the neighborhood they've called home for nearly a decade.

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to New Horizons" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Dave’s silent auction wins lead to a classical concert outing with Gemma and the Butlers that quickly goes off the rails. Meanwhile, Malcolm’s ghostwriting gig takes a surprising turn when Tina encourages him to dive into reality TV for inspiration – sparking an unexpected obsession.

St. Denis Medical - "We Make Time" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When a doctor becomes a patient, his co-workers rally around him, whether he likes it or not; Matt and Serena need to talk.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "The Loyalty Swamp" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tobin's past comes back to haunt him; Reggie and Brina struggle to set a wedding date.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 6)

Monday, April 6

Jason Segel (Shrinking/How I Met Your Mother/Undeclared) - Watch Jason on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril) - Lisa appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Keanu Reaves (Swedish Dicks) - Keanu is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He also talks about Outcome on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
Melissa Gilbert (Stand by Your Man) - ABC's Good Morning America has George Stephanopoulos' exclusive interview with Melissa sometime between 7-9am.
Laurie Metcalf (Big Mistakes/The Conners/Roseanne/The McCarthys/The Norm Show) - Laurie talks about Big Mistakes on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Kerry Washington (UnPrisoned) - Kerry chats with the ladies of The View on a repeat on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Mindy Kaling (Running Point/The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy talks about Mindy's Book Studio on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Terry and Rebecca King-Crews make an exclusive announcement on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am. Terry will also be on in the 9am hour.
Sterling K. Brown (Starved) and Ryan Michelle Bathe (First Wives Club/Retired at 35) - Sterling and his wife Ryan Michelle tell Sherri about the highly anticipated new season of Paradise now streaming on Hulu & Disney+ on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.
Amanda Peet (Brockmire/Togetherness/Bent) - Amanda talks season 2 of Your Friends & Neighbors and her new film Fantasy Life on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.