Week 2 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, October 04, 2015

Week 2 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2015-16 Week 2 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu):

Households: #1. CBS 7.72/13 rating/share (+4% in rating from first four nights week 1); #2. NBC 5.42/9 (-2% in rating from first four nights week 1); #3. ABC 4.79/8 (-16% in rating from first four nights week 1); #4. Fox 3.49/6 (+7% in rating from first four nights week 1); #5. The CW 0.64/1 (+3% in rating from first four nights week 1).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 12.421 million (+2% from first four nights week 1); #2. NBC 8.724 million (-2% from first four nights week 1); #3. ABC 7.350 million (-17% from first four nights week 1); #4. Fox 5.683 million (+5% from first four nights week 1); #5. The CW 0.982 million (even from first four nights week 1).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 2.99/10 rating/share (-2% in rating from first four nights week 1); #2. NBC 2.31/8 (-5% in rating from first four nights week 1); #3. ABC 1.86/6 (-11% in rating from first four nights week 1); #4. Fox 1.91/6 (-8% in rating from first four nights week 1); #5. The CW 0.31/1 (-3% in rating from first four nights week 1).

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 1 (9/21/15-9/27/15). NBC won the week in A18-49, thanks to Sunday Night Football, as NBC did a 2.68 rating. CBS was #2 with a 2.46 rating. ABC was #3 with a 1.69 rating, while Fox was #4 with a 1.59 rating. Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 10.939 million, with NBC #2 at 8.937 million. ABC was #3 with 6.93 million and Fox at #4 with 4.21 million.

For season to-date (9/21/15-10/1/15), CBS is #1 in A18-49 with a 2.65 rating, followed by NBC at #2 with a 2.55 rating. ABC is #3 with a 1.75 rating and Fox at #4 with a 1.58 rating. Among total viewers, it is the same order, with CBS #1 at 11.462 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 8.861 million, ABC #3 with 7.078 million and Fox #4 with 4.701 million.

Back to week 2 (Sep. 28-Oct. 4), 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 2 (Sep. 28-Oct. 4) Analysis

Last Sunday (Sep. 27)	(Week 1)		This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
NFL Post Game	CBS	7:22PM	13,031,000		13,031,000	4.37		4.37	722-730P
60 Minutes	CBS	7:30PM	15,044,000	8,047,000	6,997,000	2.88	1.20	1.68	PREMIERE 730-9P vs. REPEAT
Dark Swan Rises Special	ABC	7:00PM	3,199,000	3,719,000	(520,000)	0.70	0.74	(0.04)	vs. AFV(R)
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	2,054,000		2,054,000	0.84		0.84	REPEAT
Football Night in America	NBC	7:30PM	8,302,000	6,960,000	1,342,000	3.00	2.41	0.59
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	2,510,000	12,695,000	(10,185,000)	1.23	4.65	(3.42)	PREMIERE vs. Emmys Pre
Big Brother	CBS	8:00PM		6,030,000	(6,030,000)		1.80	(1.80)
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM	5,925,000	1,862,000	4,063,000	1.80	0.43	1.37	PREMIERE vs. REPEAT
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM	11,905,000	14,147,000	(2,242,000)	4.38	5.05	(0.67)
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	3,279,000		3,279,000	1.53		1.53	PREMIERE
Emmy's	Fox	8:00PM		11,872,000	(11,872,000)		3.56	(3.56)
Sunday Night Football	NBC	8:30PM	22,072,000	26,378,000	(4,306,000)	8.13	9.67	(1.54)	831-1144P
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	3,140,000		3,140,000	1.52		1.52	PREMIERE
CSI	CBS	9:00PM	12,222,000		12,222,000	1.79		1.79	9-11P FINALE
Madam Secretary	CBS	9:00PM		3,326,000	(3,326,000)		0.42	(0.42)
Blood & Oil	ABC	9:00PM	6,363,000		6,363,000	1.36		1.36	PREMIERE
Once Upon a Time	ABC	9:00PM		1,550,000	(1,550,000)		0.38	(0.38)
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	2,866,000		2,866,000	1.47		1.47	PREMIERE
Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	3,136,000		3,136,000	1.41		1.41	PREMIERE
CSI: Cyber	CBS	10:00PM		3,466,000	(3,466,000)		0.57	(0.57)
Quantico	ABC	10:00PM	7,142,000		7,142,000	1.93		1.93	PREMIERE
Dateline	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	15,231,000	18,203,000	(2,972,000)	3.82	4.69	(0.87)
Dancing w/the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	11,040,000	11,455,000	(415,000)	1.63	1.77	(0.14)	8-10P
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	12,086,000	12,371,000	(285,000)	3.36	3.54	(0.18)	8-10P
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM	4,645,000	4,569,000	76,000	1.63	1.61	0.02
Penn & Teller Fool Us	CW	8:00PM	1,341,000	1,146,000	195,000	0.37	0.31	0.06
Life in Pieces	CBS	8:30PM	8,712,000	11,276,000	(2,564,000)	1.94	2.63	(0.69)
Scorpion	CBS	9:00PM	9,495,000	11,087,000	(1,592,000)	1.68	2.20	(0.52)
Minority Report	Fox	9:00PM	2,565,000	3,097,000	(532,000)	0.89	1.10	(0.21)
Whose Line	CW	9:00PM	1,194,000	950,000	244,000	0.40	0.29	0.11	vs. REPEAT
Significant Mother	CW	9:30PM	667,000	475,000	192,000	0.21	0.14	0.07
NCIS LA	CBS	10:00PM	7,662,000	7,981,000	(319,000)	1.19	1.25	(0.06)
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	6,700,000	6,840,000	(140,000)	1.19	1.17	0.02
Blindspot	NBC	10:00PM	9,105,000	10,605,000	(1,500,000)	2.56	3.11	(0.55)

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	16,526,000	18,191,000	(1,665,000)	2.18	2.47	(0.29)
The Muppets	ABC	8:00PM	5,783,000	9,005,000	(3,222,000)	1.97	2.87	(0.90)
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	13,603,000	12,348,000	1,255,000	3.74	3.49	0.25	8-10P
Grandfathered	Fox	8:00PM	5,337,000		5,337,000	1.49		1.49	PREMIERE
Scream Queens	Fox	8:00PM		4,038,000	(4,038,000)		1.65	(1.65)
iHeart Radio Special	CW	8:00PM	891,000		891,000	0.28		0.28	8-10P
The Flash	CW	8:00PM		1,192,000	(1,192,000)		0.42	(0.42)
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:30PM	4,735,000	6,054,000	(1,319,000)	1.69	1.93	(0.24)
The Grinder	Fox	8:30PM	4,982,000		4,982,000	1.52		1.52	PREMIERE
NCIS: New Orleans	CBS	9:00PM	12,862,000	12,616,000	246,000	1.71	1.72	(0.01)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	ABC	9:00PM	4,902,000		4,902,000	1.72		1.72	PREMIERE
Dancing with the Stars	ABC	9:00PM		9,579,000	(9,579,000)		1.50	(1.50)
The Voice	NBC	9:00PM			-			-
Scream Queens	Fox	9:00PM	3,465,000		3,465,000	1.42		1.42
The Flash	CW	9:00PM		1,087,000	(1,087,000)		0.37	(0.37)
Limitless	CBS	10:00PM	9,734,000	9,857,000	(123,000)	1.94	1.87	0.07
Quantico	ABC	10:00PM	4,205,000		4,205,000	0.98		0.98	REPEAT
Best Time Ever/NPH	NBC	10:00PM	5,992,000	5,907,000	85,000	1.89	2.09	(0.20)

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	9,429,000	9,700,000	(271,000)	2.38	2.48	(0.10)	8-9P vs. 8-930P
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	7,913,000	8,205,000	(292,000)	2.16	2.15	0.01
The Mysteries of Laura	NBC	8:00PM	7,355,000	7,109,000	246,000	1.23	1.22	0.01
Rosewood	Fox	8:00PM	6,236,000	7,544,000	(1,308,000)	1.99	2.44	(0.45)
iHeart Radio Special	CW	8:00PM	928,000		928,000	0.31		0.31	8-10P
America's Next Top Model	CW	8:00PM		1,346,000	(1,346,000)		0.45	(0.45)
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	7,389,000	7,619,000	(230,000)	2.38	2.40	(0.02)
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	10,075,000		10,075,000	2.03		2.03	PREMIERE
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	8,723,000	9,463,000	(740,000)	2.96	3.23	(0.27)
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	6,728,000	8,274,000	(1,546,000)	1.72	1.77	(0.05)	9-10P vs. 9-11P
Empire	Fox	9:00PM	13,742,000	16,184,000	(2,442,000)	5.49	6.66	(1.17)
Wicked Offer	CW	9:00PM		500,000	(500,000)		0.15	(0.15)
Big Brother	CBS	9:30PM		6,537,000	(6,537,000)		2.21	(2.21)
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	5,936,000	7,303,000	(1,367,000)	1.82	2.36	(0.54)
Code Black	CBS	10:00PM	8,581,000		8,581,000	1.54		1.54	PREMIERE
Nashville	ABC	10:00PM	4,720,000	4,910,000	(190,000)	1.14	1.22	(0.08)
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM	6,652,000		6,652,000	1.70		1.70	PREMIERE

Thursday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
CBS NFL Kick	CBS	8:00PM	11,281,000	10,611,000	670,000	3.64	3.34	0.30
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	8:00PM	8,582,000	9,549,000	(967,000)	2.33	2.84	(0.51)
Heroes Reborn	NBC	8:00PM	5,004,000	6,090,000	(1,086,000)	1.58	1.96	(0.38)	8-9P vs. 8-10P
Bones	Fox	8:00PM	6,197,000		6,197,000	1.37		1.37	PREMIERE
Scream Queens	Fox	8:00PM		2,009,000	(2,009,000)		0.70	(0.70)
The Flash	CW	8:00PM	1,107,000	1,121,000	(14,000)	0.36	0.41	(0.05)	REPEAT
CBS Thursday NFL	CBS	8:30PM	19,435,000	16,882,000	2,553,000	6.92	5.96	0.96	827-1149P
Scandal	ABC	9:00PM	9,119,000	10,247,000	(1,128,000)	2.83	3.26	(0.43)
Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM	7,765,000		7,765,000	1.83		1.83	PREMIERE
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	3,456,000		3,456,000	0.98		0.98	PREMIERE
Arrow	CW	9:00PM	838,000	778,000	60,000	0.28	0.26	0.02	REPEAT
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM			-			-
How To Get Away W/Murder	ABC	10:00PM	7,529,000	8,378,000	(849,000)	2.33	2.59	(0.26)
The Player	NBC	10:00PM	4,578,000	4,858,000	(280,000)	0.95	1.16	(0.21)

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
The Amazing Race	CBS	8:00PM	6,034,000	5,824,000	210,000	1.20	1.19	0.01
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	6,479,000	6,265,000	214,000	1.20	1.13	0.07
The Player	NBC	8:00PM	3,504,000	3,047,000	457,000	0.60	0.69	(0.09)	REPEAT vs. NPH(R)
Grandfathered	Fox	8:00PM	2,848,000		2,848,000	0.80		0.80	REPEAT
Minority Report	Fox	8:00PM		2,274,000	(2,274,000)		0.66	(0.66)
Masters of Illusion	CW	8:00PM	1,369,000	1,353,000	16,000	0.30	0.36	(0.06)
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	6,674,000	3,589,000	3,085,000	1.40	0.84	0.56	PREMIERE vs. Muppets(R)
The Grinder	Fox	8:30PM	2,298,000		2,298,000	0.60		0.60	REPEAT
Masters of Illusion	CW	8:30PM	1,393,000	1,239,000	154,000	0.30	0.29	0.01	FINALE vs. Whose Line(R)
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	9,038,000	8,299,000	739,000	1.00	1.05	(0.05)
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	6,729,000	6,085,000	644,000	1.70	1.65	0.05
Dateline	NBC	9:00PM	5,574,000	5,081,000	493,000	1.00	1.04	(0.04)	9-11P
Scream Queens	Fox	9:00PM	1,305,000	2,126,000	(821,000)	0.40	0.52	(0.12)	REPEAT vs. Rosewood(R)
America's Next Top Model	CW	9:00PM	1,055,000	1,266,000	(211,000)	0.40	0.34	0.06	vs. Penn&Teller (R)
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	11,089,000	10,082,000	1,007,000	1.30	1.27	0.03
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	4,587,000	5,385,000	(798,000)	1.10	1.32	(0.22)
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
Crimetime Saturday	CBS	8:00PM	4,021,000	3,393,000	628,000	0.50	0.75	(0.25)	REPEAT
Saturday Night Football	ABC	8:00PM	7,180,000	2,386,000	4,794,000	2.40	0.72	1.68	8-11P
Live from New York!	NBC	8:00PM	2,729,000		2,729,000	0.60		0.60	8-10P
The Carmichael Show	NBC	8:00PM		1,161,000	(1,161,000)		0.35	(0.35)
College Football	Fox	8:00PM	1,435,000	2,975,000	(1,540,000)	0.40	1.02	(0.62)	8-11P
NBC Boxing	NBC	8:30PM		2,179,000	(2,179,000)		0.58	(0.58)
Crimetime Saturday	CBS	9:00PM	3,447,000	4,159,000	(712,000)	0.60	0.84	(0.24)	REPEAT vs. 48 Hours
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	4,481,000	5,247,000	(766,000)	0.70	0.94	(0.24)
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM	3,428,000		3,428,000	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 2 (Sep. 28-Oct. 4) 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

The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	15,231,000	3.82
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	8,723,000	2.96
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	7,389,000	2.38
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	7,913,000	2.16
The Muppets	ABC	8:00PM	Tue	5,783,000	1.97
Life In Pieces	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	8,712,000	1.94
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	5,936,000	1.82
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:30PM	Tue	4,735,000	1.69
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	3,279,000	1.53	PREMIERE
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	3,140,000	1.52	PREMIERE
The Grinder	Fox	8:30PM	Tue	4,982,000	1.52	PREMIERE
Grandfathered	Fox	8:00PM	Tue	5,337,000	1.49	PREMIERE
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	2,866,000	1.47	PREMIERE
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	3,136,000	1.41
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	Fri	6,674,000	1.4	PREMIERE
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	2,510,000	1.23	PREMIERE
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	6,479,000	1.2
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	2,054,000	0.84	REPEAT
Grandfathered	Fox	8:00PM	Fri	2,848,000	0.8	REPEAT
The Grinder	Fox	8:30PM	Fri	2,298,000	0.6	REPEAT
Significant Mother	CW	8:30PM	Mon	667,000	0.21
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:00PM	Mon
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	Mon
The Odd Couple	CBS	8:30PM	Thu
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	Thu
Angel from Hell	CBS	9:30PM	Thu
Truth Be Told	NBC	8:30PM	Fri
Undatelable	NBC	8:00PM	Fri
Uncle Buck	ABC	8:30PM	Fri
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tue
The Guide to Surviving Life	Fox	9:30PM	Tue
Galavant	ABC	8:00PM	Sun

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Thursday, January 21

Young Sheldon - "Freshman Orientation and the Inventor of the Zipper" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
College orientation does not go as Sheldon planned. Also, Mary is invited to a party when she’s mistaken for a university student, and George Sr. helps Pastor Jeff set up a children’s nursery.

B Positive - "Open Heart Surgery" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Gina needs to keep herself together to pass a psych evaluation while dealing with the news of an ex’s engagement.

Mom - "Woo-Woo Lights and an Onside Kick" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Bonnie and the ladies indulge Jill when she goes to extremes to get her relationship with Andy (Will Sasso) back on track.

The Unicorn - "The First Supper" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When Wade decides to introduce Shannon to his friends, the get-together quickly takes an awkward turn. Also, Noah tries to fit in with the older kids since he’s tired of being one of the babies.

Call Me Kat - "Therapy" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
When Sheila comes to stay with Kat to avoid being home alone, Sheila's lack of boundaries leads them to try therapy; Phil and Randi make a road trip to buy Phil's mother medicinal marijuana.

Last Man Standing - "Jen Again" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Mike surprises Vanessa with a visit from Jen that might last longer than expected; Ryan asks Chuck for advice to impress his new corporate boss on the golf course.

Mr. Mayor - "The Sac" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A special assignment forces Jayden and Arpi to get to know each other; Neil sets out on a mission to reconnect with Orly after she gets into a little trouble.

Superstore - "Biscuit" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
After returning from quarantine, Glenn enlists Cheyenne and Bo's help to get Dina to relinquish control; Jonah and Mateo have second thoughts about helping Sandra with her cat's medical needs; Garrett struggles with customer returns.

grown-ish - "Public Service Announcement" (Freeform, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After dropping out of Cal U and diving into her dream job, Zoey balances the demands of her work life and her personal life.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 18)

Thursday, January 21

Allison Janney (Mom/Mr. Sunshine) - Catch Allison on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Alison Brie (GLOW/Parks and Recreation) - Alison appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Regina King (The Boondocks/227) - Regina is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Jane Krakowski (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/30 Rock) - Jane will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Francia Raisa (grown-ish) - Francia appears on The Real, so check your local listings.
Yara Shahidi (grown-ish/black-ish) - Yara talks about grown-ish on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Candace Cameron Bure (Fuller House/Full House) - Candace is a guest on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Morris Chestnut (Out All Night) - Morris talks about The Resident on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
Sara Gilbert (The Conners/Roseanne/Living Biblically/Bad Teacher/Twins) - Sara talks about The Conners on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.