Week 10 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, November 29, 2015

Week 10 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2015-16 Week 10 TV Ratings (first two nights Mon-Tue, rest of week is PRELIM due to Thanksgiving):

Households: #1. ABC 6.94/12 rating/share (+52% in rating from first four nights week 9); #2. CBS 6.05/10 (+5%); #3. NBC 5.44/9 (+12%); #4. Fox 1.59/3 (-42%); #5. The CW 0.72/1 (-31%).
Total Viewers: #1. ABC 11.306 million (+61% from first four nights week 9); #2. CBS 9.748 million (+6%); #3. NBC 8.756 million (+14%); #4. Fox 2.507 million (-43%); #5. The CW 1.064 million (-34%).
Adults 18-49: #1. NBC 2.13/7 rating/share (+16% in rating from first four nights week 9); #2. ABC 2.05/7 (+18%); #3. CBS 1.58/5 (-5%); #4. Fox 0.88/3 (-40%); #5. The CW 0.34/1 (-48%).

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 9 (11/16/15-11/22/15, LIVE+SD). NBC won the week in A18-49, thanks to SNF of course, as NBC did a 2.08 rating. ABC was #2 with a 1.81 rating boosted by the AMA's. Fox was #3 with a 1.78 rating helped by the NFL overrun, while CBS was #4 with a 1.36 rating. Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 8.396 million, with NBC #2 at 7.690 million. ABC was #3 with 7.045 million and Fox at #4 with 5.327 million.

For season to-date (9/21/15-11/24/15, LIVE+SD), NBC is #1 in A18-49 with a 2.36 rating, followed by CBS at #2 with a 2.01 rating. Fox at #3 with a 1.74 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.65 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 10.031 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 8.342 million, ABC #3 with 6.645 million and Fox #4 with 5.440 million.

Back to week 10 (Nov. 23-29), 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 10 (Nov. 23-29) Analysis

Last Sunday (Nov. 22)	(Week 9)		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	10,994,000	18,132,000	(7,138,000)	1.52	3.56	(2.04)
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	5,407,000	5,319,000	88,000	1.09	0.92	0.17
The Simpsons	Fox	7:18PM		2,298,000	(2,298,000)		0.85	(0.85)	REPEAT
Football Night in America	NBC	7:30PM		3,451,000	(3,451,000)		1.15	(1.15)	preempted
The OT	Fox	7:45PM	12,730,000	2,274,000	10,456,000	4.52	1.02	3.50	vs. Bob's
Madam Secretary	CBS	8:00PM	9,906,000	10,612,000	(706,000)	1.11	1.39	(0.28)
American Music Awards	ABC	8:00PM	11,007,000		11,007,000	3.49		3.49	8-11P
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM		4,853,000	(4,853,000)		1.61	(1.61)
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM	10,884,000	10,341,000	543,000	3.39	3.73	(0.34)
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	5,639,000	2,747,000	2,892,000	2.32	1.18	1.14	vs. REPEAT
Sunday Night Football	NBC	8:30PM	18,007,000	19,388,000	(1,381,000)	6.35	7.01	(0.66)	831-1146P
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	3,883,000	2,690,000	1,193,000	1.71	1.27	0.44
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM	7,805,000	8,522,000	(717,000)	0.89	1.12	(0.23)
Blood & Oil	ABC	9:00PM			-			-
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	3,372,000	2,906,000	466,000	1.60	1.39	0.21
Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	3,269,000	2,843,000	426,000	1.29	1.19	0.10
CSI: Cyber	CBS	10:00PM	6,303,000	5,746,000	557,000	0.88	0.96	(0.08)
Quantico	ABC	10:00PM		4,203,000	(4,203,000)		1.33	(1.33)
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
Supergirl	CBS	8:00PM	7,187,000	7,769,000	(582,000)	1.52	1.75	(0.23)
Dancing w/the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	13,287,000	12,351,000	936,000	2.11	1.84	0.27	FINALE 8-10P
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	10,293,000	11,208,000	(915,000)	2.57	3.00	(0.43)	8-10P
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM	3,997,000	4,349,000	(352,000)	1.38	1.55	(0.17)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend	CW	8:00PM	882,000	889,000	(7,000)	0.29	0.29	-
Scorpion	CBS	9:00PM	8,949,000	9,163,000	(214,000)	1.67	1.66	0.01
Minority Report	Fox	9:00PM	1,523,000	1,740,000	(217,000)	0.54	0.66	(0.12)
Jane the Virgin	CW	9:00PM	982,000	1,100,000	(118,000)	0.38	0.45	(0.07)
NCIS LA	CBS	10:00PM	7,801,000	7,911,000	(110,000)	1.23	1.27	(0.04)
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	6,654,000	6,662,000	(8,000)	1.13	1.12	0.01
Blindspot	NBC	10:00PM	7,026,000	7,736,000	(710,000)	1.87	2.13	(0.26)

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	16,193,000	16,587,000	(394,000)	2.17	2.17	-
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving	ABC	8:00PM	7,517,000		7,517,000	2.18		2.18
The Muppets	ABC	8:00PM		3,885,000	(3,885,000)		1.19	(1.19)
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	9,970,000	11,183,000	(1,213,000)	2.09	2.64	(0.55)
Grandfathered	Fox	8:00PM	2,717,000	2,978,000	(261,000)	0.89	1.01	(0.12)
Holiday Commercials	CW	8:00PM	1,453,000	3,458,000	(2,005,000)	0.36	1.37	(1.01)	vs Flash
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:30PM		3,898,000	(3,898,000)		1.42	(1.42)
The Grinder	Fox	8:30PM	2,249,000	2,367,000	(118,000)	0.71	0.87	(0.16)
NCIS: New Orleans	CBS	9:00PM	11,848,000	13,008,000	(1,160,000)	1.65	1.66	(0.01)
Dancing with the Stars	ABC	9:00PM	13,490,000		13,490,000	2.37		2.37	9-11P FINALE
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	ABC	9:00PM		3,602,000	(3,602,000)		1.28	(1.28)
Chicago Med	NBC	9:00PM	7,614,000	8,638,000	(1,024,000)	1.84	2.19	(0.35)
Scream Queens	Fox	9:00PM	1,983,000	2,370,000	(387,000)	0.81	0.92	(0.11)
The Flash	CW	9:00PM	939,000	1,174,000	(235,000)	0.34	0.50	(0.16)	REPEAT vs. iZombie
Limitless	CBS	10:00PM	6,530,000	7,519,000	(989,000)	1.26	1.40	(0.14)
Shark Tank	ABC	10:00PM		2,529,000	(2,529,000)		0.67	(0.67)
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	7,341,000	7,945,000	(604,000)	1.83	1.89	(0.06)

Wednesday	(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
Survivor	CBS	8:00PM	8,328,000	9,049,000	(721,000)	1.80	2.05	(0.25)
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	5,898,000	7,926,000	(2,028,000)	1.30	2.06	(0.76)	REPEAT
Making of Wiz Live!	NBC	8:00PM	2,800,000	7,406,000	(4,606,000)	0.60	1.12	(0.52)	vs. Laura
Rosewood	Fox	8:00PM	4,633,000	4,723,000	(90,000)	1.20	1.46	(0.26)
CW Movie	CW	8:00PM	1,731,000		1,731,000	0.40		0.40	8-10P
Arrow	CW	8:00PM		2,691,000	(2,691,000)		1.10	(1.10)
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	5,154,000	7,081,000	(1,927,000)	1.20	2.23	(1.03)	REPEAT
Survivor	CBS	9:00PM	8,038,000	8,144,000	(106,000)	1.80	1.53	0.27	vs. Crim Minds
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	4,679,000	8,376,000	(3,697,000)	1.20	2.80	(1.60)	REPEAT
SNL Thanksgiving	NBC	9:00PM	3,769,000		3,769,000	1.10		1.10	9-11P REPEAT
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM		6,287,000	(6,287,000)		1.43	(1.43)
Empire	Fox	9:00PM	9,111,000	11,336,000	(2,225,000)	3.10	4.43	(1.33)
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM		1,661,000	(1,661,000)		0.66	(0.66)
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	4,091,000	6,075,000	(1,984,000)	1.10	1.86	(0.76)	REPEAT
Code Black	CBS	10:00PM	7,582,000	6,585,000	997,000	1.40	1.18	0.22
Jimmy Kimmel Live!	ABC	10:00PM	2,511,000	4,436,000	(1,925,000)	0.70	1.05	(0.35)	REPEAT vs. Nashville
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM		6,471,000	(6,471,000)		1.36	(1.36)

Thursday	(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 Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	12,833,000	15,194,000	(2,361,000)	3.40	3.75	(0.35)	REPEAT
The Muppets	ABC	8:00PM	2,165,000		2,165,000	0.60		0.60	REPEAT
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	8:00PM		8,498,000	(8,498,000)		2.45	(2.45)
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM	17,958,000		17,958,000	5.60		5.60
Heroes Reborn	NBC	8:00PM		3,719,000	(3,719,000)		1.11	(1.11)
All-Star Dog Rescue	Fox	8:00PM	2,073,000		2,073,000	0.40		0.40	8-10P
Bones	Fox	8:00PM		5,246,000	(5,246,000)		1.02	(1.02)
Whose Line/Anyway?	CW	8:00PM	1,179,000		1,179,000	0.30		0.30	REPEAT
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM		1,103,000	(1,103,000)		0.50	(0.50)
Life In Pieces	CBS	8:30PM	8,009,000	8,349,000	(340,000)	2.20	1.83	0.37
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:30PM	1,582,000		1,582,000	0.40		0.40	REPEAT
Thanksgiving Night Football	NBC	8:30PM	25,167,000		25,167,000	8.00		8.00
Whose Line/Anyway?	CW	8:30PM	1,102,000		1,102,000	0.30		0.30	REPEAT
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	6,724,000	7,464,000	(740,000)	1.60	1.65	(0.05)
The Middle	ABC	9:00PM	1,873,000		1,873,000	0.60		0.60	REPEAT
Scandal	ABC	9:00PM		8,132,000	(8,132,000)		2.44	(2.44)
Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM		6,913,000	(6,913,000)		1.48	(1.48)
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	9:00PM		2,804,000	(2,804,000)		0.81	(0.81)
Whose Line/Anyway?	CW	9:00PM	1,016,000		1,016,000	0.30		0.30	REPEAT
The Originals	CW	9:00PM		802,000	(802,000)		0.36	(0.36)
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:30PM	5,855,000	6,423,000	(568,000)	1.60	1.71	(0.11)
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:30PM	1,750,000		1,750,000	0.50		0.50	REPEAT
Whose Line/Anyway?	CW	9:30PM	1,070,000		1,070,000	0.40		0.40	REPEAT
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	5,333,000	5,609,000	(276,000)	1.00	0.89	0.11
Last Man Standing	ABC	10:00PM	1,968,000		1,968,000	0.50		0.50	REPEAT
How To Get Away W/Murder	ABC	10:00PM		7,187,000	(7,187,000)		2.31	(2.31)
Dr. Ken	ABC	10:30PM	1,739,000		1,739,000	0.40		0.40	REPEAT
The Player	NBC	10:00PM		3,407,000	(3,407,000)		0.79	(0.79)

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	5,510,000	6,028,000	(518,000)	1.00	1.03	(0.03)
Santa Claus Is Comin'	ABC	8:00PM	4,460,000		4,460,000	1.10		1.10	REPEAT
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM		7,290,000	(7,290,000)		1.23	(1.23)
National Dog Show	NBC	8:00PM	3,790,000		3,790,000	0.60		0.60	8-10P REPEAT
Undateable	NBC	8:00PM		2,721,000	(2,721,000)		0.80	(0.80)
MasterChef Jr	Fox	8:00PM	3,200,000	3,810,000	(610,000)	0.90	1.14	(0.24)
Grandma Got Runover	CW	8:00PM	1,570,000	1,090,000	480,000	0.40	0.32	0.08	REPEAT vs. Reign
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM		6,072,000	(6,072,000)		1.20	(1.20)
Truth Be Told	NBC	8:30PM		2,113,000	(2,113,000)		0.63	(0.63)
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	5,600,000	9,098,000	(3,498,000)	0.70	1.10	(0.40)	REPEAT
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	4,310,000	6,900,000	(2,590,000)	1.00	1.67	(0.67)	REPEAT
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM		3,625,000	(3,625,000)		0.87	(0.87)
World's Funniest	Fox	9:00PM	1,840,000	2,236,000	(396,000)	0.60	0.74	(0.14)
Kung Fu Panda Holiday	CW	9:00PM	1,550,000		1,550,000	0.50		0.50	REPEAT
America's Next Top Model	CW	9:00PM		953,000	(953,000)		0.30	(0.30)
Merry Madagascar	CW	9:30PM	1,680,000		1,680,000	0.50		0.50	REPEAT
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	7,480,000	11,010,000	(3,530,000)	0.80	1.08	(0.28)	REPEAT
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	4,720,000	7,072,000	(2,352,000)	1.10	1.38	(0.28)
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM	4,240,000	4,648,000	(408,000)	0.90	1.16	(0.26)

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
Frosty the Snowman	CBS	8:00PM	5,030,000		5,030,000	1.40		1.40	REPEAT
Crimetime Saturday	CBS	8:00PM		3,665,000	(3,665,000)		0.56	(0.56)	REPEAT
Saturday Night Football	ABC	8:00PM	4,690,000	3,856,000	834,000	1.40	1.11	0.29	8-11P
Dateline Mystery	NBC	8:00PM	4,500,000	2,257,000	2,243,000	0.80	0.48	0.32	8-10P vs. NBC Movie
College Football	Fox	8:00PM	6,340,000	4,277,000	2,063,000	1.80	1.29	0.51	8-11P
Frosty Returns	CBS	8:30PM	4,440,000		4,440,000	1.20		1.20	REPEAT
The Story of Santa Claus	CBS	9:00PM	3,250,000	4,835,000	(1,585,000)	0.90	0.75	0.15	vs. 48 Hours(R)
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	4,400,000	5,353,000	(953,000)	0.80	1.01	(0.21)
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM	2,990,000	2,209,000	781,000	0.80	0.52	0.28	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 10 (Nov. 23-29) 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	Thu	12,833,000	3.40	REPEAT
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	5,639,000	2.32
Life In Pieces	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	8,009,000	2.20
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	3,883,000	1.71
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	6,724,000	1.60
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	3,372,000	1.60
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	5,855,000	1.50
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	5,898,000	1.30	REPEAT
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	3,269,000	1.29
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	4,679,000	1.20	REPEAT
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	5,154,000	1.20	REPEAT
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	4,091,000	1.10	REPEAT
Grandfathered	Fox	8:00PM	Tue	2,717,000	0.89
The Grinder	Fox	8:30PM	Tue	2,249,000	0.71
The Muppets	ABC	8:00PM	Thu	2,165,000	0.60	REPEAT
The Middle	ABC	9:00PM	Thu	1,873,000	0.60	REPEAT
Last Man Standing	ABC	10:00PM	Thu	1,968,000	0.5
The Goldbergs	ABC	9:30PM	Thu	1,750,000	0.50	REPEAT
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:30PM	Thu	1,582,000	0.40	REPEAT
Dr. Ken	ABC	10:30PM	Thu	1,739,000	0.4
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	Sun			preempted
The Simpsons	Fox	7:00PM	Sun			preempted
Undatelable	NBC	8:00PM	Fri			preempted
Truth Be Told	NBC	8:30PM	Fri			preempted
Grandfathered	Fox	8:00PM	Sat			preempted
Significant Mother	CW	9:30PM	Mon			completed
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	Mon
The Odd Couple	CBS	8:30PM	Thu
Angel from Hell	CBS	9:30PM	Thu
Uncle Buck	ABC	8:30PM	Fri
Bordertown	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 / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, October 30

Abbott Elementary - "Costume Contest" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
It’s Halloween at Abbott Elementary! Janine and Gregory proudly show off their couple’s costume, but it fails to translate. Meanwhile, Barbara faces pushback from parents concerned about hygiene and her beloved apple-bobbing tradition.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Saved by the Spell" (Disney Channel, 8:00PM ET/PT)
On her first day of school, Billie uses magic to impress Roman's best friend; when a jealous Roman steals Billie's wand, he falls into the grasp of a wizard-hunting phantomus.

Wizards Beyond Waverly Place - "Something Wizard This Way Comes" (Disney Channel, 8:30PM ET/PT)
On Halloween, Billie tells Roman about Pumpkin Belly, a ghoul who eats anyone whose house isn't spookily decorated; Justin, Milo and Giada defend the home from pranksters.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 28)

Wednesday, October 30

Sheryl Lee Ralph (Abbott Elementary/Fam/Instant Mom/Moesha/It's a Living) - Watch Sheryl on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Salma Hayek Pinault (The Sinbad Show) - Salma appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Kieran Culkin (Solar Opposites/Go Fish) - Kieran is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Tom Hanks (Bosom Buddies) - Tom stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Emily Osment (Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage/Young Sheldon/Young & Hungry/Hannah Montana), Tien Tran (How I Met Your Father) and Vinny Thomas (Platonic) - Emily, Tien and Vinny are guests on 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.
Adam Pally (Mr. Throwback/Indebted/Making History/The Mindy Project/Happy Endings) - Adam appears on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo.
Keri Russell (Running Wilde/Daddy's Girls) - Keri talks about The Diplomat on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am and on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Matty Matheson (The Bear) - Matty talks about improvising scenes on the hit show The Bear and how he started his career in restaurants on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Anna Kendrick (Love Life) - Anna is chatting with Drew about directing her first film Woman of the Hour, the crazy serial killer case the movie is based on, finding boundaries in her life, turning 40 and more on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez) - Mayan discusses her sitcom Lopez vs Lopez on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Blair Underwood (Fatherhood/The New Adventures of Old Christine) - Blair is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:30am.
Marissa Jaret Winokur (What We Do in the Shadows/Retired at 35/Stacked) - Marissa appears on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.
Melissa Peterman (Happy's Place/Young Sheldon/Baby Daddy/Working Class/Reba) - Melissa talks about NBC's Happy's Place on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.