Sunday, April 26, 2015

Week 31 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2014-15 Week 31 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 5.90/10 rating/share (-7% in rating from first four nights week 30); #2. ABC 4.93/8 (+11%); #3. NBC 4.32/7 (+12%); #4. Fox 2.78/5 (-3%); #5. The CW 1.16/2 (+4%)
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 9.410 million (-8% from first four nights week 30); #2. ABC 7.506 million (+10%); #3. NBC 6.661 million (+11%); #4. Fox 4.397 million (-4%); #5. The CW 1.805 million (+2%).
Adults 18-49: #1. ABC 1.78/6 rating/share (+7% in rating from first four nights week 30); #2. CBS 1.74/6 (-9%); #3. NBC 1.45/5 (+5%); #4. Fox 1.16/4 (+3%) #5. The CW 0.68/2 (-1%)

We have the final ratings for Week 30 (4/13/15-4/19/15 LIVE+SD). Among Adults 18-49, CBS won the week with a 1.80 rating helped by the ACM Awards. Then we had ABC at 1.43 followed by NBC at a 1.13, while Fox trailed with a only a 1.06 rating.  For Total Viewers, CBS was first with 9.626 million, followed by ABC with 6.087 million, then it was NBC's 5.043 million and Fox trailed with 3.587 million.

For season to-date (9/22/14-4/23/15 LIVE+SD), among Adults 18-49 we have NBC on top with a 2.09 rating, followed by CBS with a 1.84, ABC in third with a 1.61 and Fox sliding to a 1.58.  In Total Viewers, it is CBS on top with 9.568 million, then NBC with 7.656 million, ABC is next with 6.386 million and Fox with 4.952 million.

Back to week 31 (April 20-26), 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 31 (April 20-26) Analysis















Last Sunday (April 19)(Week 30)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM9,999,00012,598,000(2,599,000)1.181.85(0.67)
America's Funniest Home VideosABC7:00PM6,434,0005,468,000966,000 1.371.050.32
Dateline SundayNBC7:00PM4,339,0003,439,000900,000 0.760.560.20
The SimpsonsFox7:00PM1,878,0001,523,000355,000 0.680.570.11 REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PM1,894,0001,520,000374,000 0.840.700.14 REPEAT
ACM AwardsCBS8:00PM15,978,000
15,978,000 3.65
3.65 8-11P
Madam SecretaryCBS8:00PM
11,391,000(11,391,000)
1.42(1.42)
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM5,116,0005,173,000(57,000)1.661.630.03
A.D. Bible ContinuesNBC8:00PM4,005,0004,736,000(731,000)0.580.94(0.36)REPEAT
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM3,233,0002,160,0001,073,000 1.370.880.49 vs. REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM2,003,0003,114,000(1,111,000)0.891.48(0.59)REPEAT vs. Family
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM
8,745,000(8,745,000)
1.06(1.06)
Secrets and LiesABC9:00PM5,127,0004,847,000280,000 1.481.340.14
A.D. Bible ContinuesNBC9:00PM6,357,0007,754,000(1,397,000)1.161.68(0.52)
Family GuyFox9:00PM3,301,0003,218,00083,000 1.651.320.33 vs. Last Man
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM3,405,0003,374,00031,000 1.381.310.07
Battle CreekCBS10:00PM
6,476,000(6,476,000)
0.75(0.75)
RevengeABC10:00PM3,902,0003,842,00060,000 1.020.920.10
American OdysseyNBC10:00PM3,110,0004,049,000(939,000)0.520.81(0.29)




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PM7,525,0007,067,000458,000 2.061.840.22
Dancing w/the StarsABC8:00PM13,416,00013,891,000(475,000)2.072.17(0.10)8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM10,585,00011,035,000(450,000)2.612.89(0.28)8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM4,435,0004,497,000(62,000)1.561.530.03
The OriginalsCW8:00PM1,297,0001,008,000289,000 0.530.440.09
Mike & MollyCBS8:30PM8,134,0007,490,000644,000 2.021.820.20
ScorpionCBS9:00PM10,710,0009,531,0001,179,000 2.171.930.24
The FollowingFox9:00PM3,405,0003,462,000(57,000)1.171.100.07
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM1,052,0001,029,00023,000 0.420.42-
NCIS LACBS10:00PM8,827,0009,361,000(534,000)1.441.59(0.15)
CastleABC10:00PM8,336,0006,003,0002,333,000 1.420.990.43 vs. REPEAT
Night ShiftNBC10:00PM5,371,0005,524,000(153,000)1.271.31(0.04)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM10,194,00015,841,000(5,647,000)0.992.01(1.02)REPEAT
Fresh off the BoatABC8:00PM5,075,0004,759,000316,000 1.501.460.04 FINALE
The VoiceNBC8:00PM11,249,00010,695,000554,000 2.572.480.09
Hell's KitchenFox8:00PM3,466,0003,627,000(161,000)1.161.28(0.12)
The FlashCW8:00PM3,751,0003,671,00080,000 1.321.43(0.11)
Repeat After MeABC8:30PM3,560,0003,086,000474,000 1.141.040.10 FINALE
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM9,959,00014,401,000(4,442,000)1.091.83(0.74)REPEAT
Marvel's Agents of SHIELDABC9:00PM4,449,0004,040,000409,000 1.611.63(0.02)
UndateableNBC9:00PM4,853,0005,104,000(251,000)1.361.49(0.13)
New GirlFox9:00PM1,359,0001,305,00054,000 0.590.490.10 REPEAT
iZombieCW9:00PM1,797,0001,846,000(49,000)0.620.76(0.14)
One Big HappyNBC9:30PM3,760,0003,596,900163,100 1.111.11-
Weird LonersFox9:30PM1,207,0001,388,000(181,000)0.530.59(0.06)
CSI: CyberCBS10:00PM8,422,0009,215,000(793,000)1.241.48(0.24)vs. POI
ForeverABC10:00PM4,043,0002,488,0001,555,000 0.950.910.04 vs. Kimmel(R)
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM6,716,0004,239,0002,477,000 1.580.930.65 vs. REPEAT










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM10,192,0009,571,000621,000 2.452.220.23
The MiddleABC8:00PM7,820,0007,515,000305,000 1.811.97(0.16)
Mysteries of LauraNBC8:00PM6,414,0004,574,0001,840,000 0.970.750.22 vs. REPEAT
American IdolFox8:00PM7,465,0007,628,000(163,000)1.541.430.11 8-10P
ArrowCW8:00PM2,717,0002,467,000250,000 0.950.910.04
The GoldbergsABC8:30PM7,161,0006,871,000290,000 2.112.18(0.07)
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM10,060,00010,374,000(314,000)2.012.09(0.08)
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM8,850,0005,941,0002,909,000 2.961.781.18 vs. REPEAT
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM3,835,0003,982,000(147,000)0.760.80(0.04)REPEAT
SupernaturalCW9:00PM1,633,0001,757,000(124,000)0.670.650.02
black-ishABC9:30PM6,572,0005,680,000892,000 2.081.930.15 vs. Goldbergs
CSI: CyberCBS10:00PM8,265,0008,117,000148,000 1.501.450.05
NashvilleABC10:00PM5,316,0004,616,000700,000 1.291.180.11
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM4,174,0004,128,00046,000 0.880.790.09 REPEAT










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM14,632,00014,820,000(188,000)3.603.89(0.29)
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM9,546,0007,599,0001,947,000 2.812.130.68
BlacklistNBC8:00PM3,442,0003,844,000(402,000)0.480.67(0.19)REPEAT vs. SVU(R)
BonesFox8:00PM4,654,0004,882,000(228,000)0.960.99(0.03)
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM1,366,0001,346,00020,000 0.630.580.05
The Odd CoupleCBS8:30PM9,368,0009,624,000(256,000)2.012.13(0.12)
MomCBS9:00PM9,014,0009,604,000(590,000)1.932.19(0.26)
ScandalABC9:00PM7,787,0007,863,000(76,000)2.292.42(0.13)
BlacklistNBC9:00PM7,465,0003,322,0004,143,000 1.490.680.81 vs. REPEAT
BackstromFox9:00PM3,004,0003,393,000(389,000)0.780.760.02
ReignCW9:00PM824,0001,006,000(182,000)0.290.34(0.05)
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:30PM8,316,0008,591,000(275,000)1.701.89(0.19)REPEAT
ElementaryCBS10:00PM7,729,0007,561,000168,000 1.321.37(0.05)
American CrimeABC10:00PM4,047,0004,384,000(337,000)0.921.06(0.14)
DatelineNBC10:00PM5,666,0005,521,000145,000 0.861.10(0.24)










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM5,921,0005,461,000460,000 1.101.060.04
Shark TankABC8:00PM7,788,000
7,788,000 1.70
1.70
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM
6,159,000(6,159,000)
1.10(1.10)
GrimmNBC8:00PM4,697,0004,542,000155,000 1.000.980.02
Fox MovieFox8:00PM3,015,0002,133,000882,000 0.900.570.33 8-10P
Cedric's Barber BattleCW8:00PM1,357,000787,000570,000 0.400.240.16
CristelaABC8:30PM
4,765,000(4,765,000)
0.91(0.91)
Whose Line Is It?CW8:30PM1,249,0001,070,000179,000 0.400.390.01
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM8,280,0005,373,0002,907,000 1.101.10- vs. Race
20/20 Bruce JennerABC9:00PM16,863,000
16,863,000 5.20
5.20 9-11P
Shark TankABC9:00PM
6,513,000(6,513,000)
1.50(1.50)
DatelineNBC9:00PM4,331,0004,325,0006,000 0.900.760.14 9-11P vs. 9-10P(R)
The MessengersCW9:00PM1,198,0001,195,0003,000 0.400.280.12
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM9,752,0005,766,0003,986,000 1.000.610.39 vs. REPEAT
20/20ABC10:00PM
5,708,000(5,708,000)
1.22(1.22)
DatelineNBC10:00PM
5,283,000(5,283,000)
1.01(1.01)










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM3,640,0003,286,000354,000 0.500.340.16 REPEAT
ABC MovieABC8:00PM2,760,000
2,760,000 0.70
0.70 8-10P
20/20 SaturdayABC8:00PM
4,260,000(4,260,000)
0.74(0.74)
NHL Stanley Cup NBC8:00PM2,690,0002,222,000468,000 0.800.83(0.03)8-11P
NASCARFox8:00PM910,0002,745,000(1,835,000)0.201.11(0.91)8-10P vs. UFC
Crimetime SaturdayCBS9:00PM3,740,0004,024,000(284,000)0.500.430.07 REPEAT
20/20 SaturdayABC9:00PM
5,930,000(5,930,000)
1.03(1.03)
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM5,030,0006,269,000(1,239,000)0.800.91(0.11)
Shark TankABC10:00PM3,030,0003,505,000(475,000)0.800.610.19 REPEAT vs. Castle(R)
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM

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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 31 (April 20-26) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThu14,632,0003.60
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed8,850,0002.96
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed7,161,0002.11
black-ishABC9:30PMWed6,572,0002.08
2 Broke GirlsCBS8:00PMMon7,525,0002.06
Mike & MollyCBS8:30PMMon8,134,0002.02
The Odd CoupleCBS8:30PMThu9,368,0002.01
MomCBS9:00PMThu9,014,0001.93
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed7,820,0001.81
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:30PMThu8,316,0001.70REPEAT
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun3,301,0001.65
Fresh off the BoatABC8:00PMTue5,075,0001.50FINALE
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun3,405,0001.38
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun3,233,0001.37
UndateableNBC9:00PMTue4,853,0001.36
One Big HappyNBC9:30PMTue3,760,0001.11
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun2,003,0000.89REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun1,894,0000.84REPEAT
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun1,878,0000.68REPEAT
New GirlFox9:00PMTue1,359,0000.59REPEAT
Weird LonersFox9:30PMTue1,207,0000.53
The GoldbergsABC9:30PMWed

preempted
The Last Man on EarthFox9:00PMSun

preempted
CristelaABC8:00PMFri

preempted
Family GuyFox8:30PMSun

preempted
Marry MeNBC9:00PMTue

preempted
About a BoyNBC9:30PMTue

preempted
The McCarthysCBS9:30PMThu

canceled
Bad JudgeNBC9:00PMThu

canceled
A to ZNBC9:30PMThu

canceled
The MillersCBS8:30PMMon

canceled
SelfieABC8:00PMTue

canceled
Manhattan Love StoryABC8:30PMTue

canceled
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri

completed
CristelaABC8:30PMFri

completed
The Mindy ProjectFox9:30PMTue

completed
MulaneyFox7:00PMSun

completed
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

Wednesday, July 9

Shifting Gears - "Gummies" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Riley is horrified when she finds weed gummies in Carter’s pocket, prompting surprising advice from Matt. Meanwhile, Eve inadvertently lands Gabriel and Stitch in hot water after asking them to donate to a charity auction.

Shifting Gears - "Kiss" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When Jimmy returns with a new job and a proposition for Riley and the kids to move into his house, Riley is torn between her past and her future. Meanwhile, Matt's feud with Eve flares up once again after she damages his car.

Abbott Elementary - "Volunteers" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Ava announces the school district is sending a group of volunteers to help out at Abbott; however, when they arrive, things don’t go as planned.

Abbott Elementary - "100th Day of School" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
During Abbott’s 100th day of school celebrations, Barbara receives a surprise from her daughter. Melissa, Jacob and Mr. Johnson join forces to conduct a search party.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang F***s Up Abbott Elementary" (FXX and FX, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Months after the Gang visited, Abbott's Principal Ava walks viewers through some of the unseen footage of the Gang's volunteerism and reveals their true intentions.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "Frank Is in a Coma" (FXX and FX, 9:33PM ET/PT)
The five stages of grief set in for Dee as Frank lies on his deathbed; the Guys plot their new path forward by pitching their business ventures to Philadelphia's elite.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 7)

Wednesday, July 9

  • Anthony Anderson (black-ish/Guys with Kids/All About the Andersons) - Anthony guest hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Salma Hayek Pinault (The Sinbad Show) - Watch Salma on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Jean Smart (Hacks/Samantha Who?/Center of the Universe/In-Laws/Style & Substance/Designing Women) - Jean is a guest on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Cole Escola (Human Resources/Search Party/Mozart in the Jungle/Difficult People) - Cole appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Richie Moriarty (Ghosts), Betsy Sodaro (Ghosts/Duncanville/Disjointed/Animal Practice) and Punam Patel (Ghosts/Return of the Mac/Kevin from Work) - Richie, Betsy and Punam are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
  • Tika Sumpter (mixed-ish/Final Space/The Game) - Tika sits down with the Tam Fam to talk about her new children's book I Got It From My Mama a repeat of Tamron Hall, so check your local listings.
  • Isabela Merced (100 Things to Do Before High School/Growing Up Fisher) - Isabela chats about her film Superman on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Anna Camp (Perfect Harmony/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Mindy Project) and Justin Bartha (The New Normal/Teachers) - Anna and Justin discuss their film Nuked on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Simon Helberg (The Big Bang Theory) - Simon talks about Peacock's Poker Face on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.


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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)

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06/17 - Looney Tunes - Collector's Vault - Volume 1 (Blu-ray)
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