Sunday, November 08, 2015

Week 7 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2015-16 Week 7 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 5.92/10 rating/share (-22% in rating from first four nights week 6); #2. ABC  5.51/9 (+31%); #3. NBC 4.56/8 (-1%); #4. Fox 2.84/5 (-54%); #5. The CW 1.08/2 (+4%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 9.4565 million (-22% from first four nights week 6); #2. ABC 8.659 million (+33%); #3. NBC 7.264 million (even); #4. Fox 4.552 million (-56%); #5. The CW 1.736 million (+3%).
Adults 18-49: #1. ABC 2.17/7 rating/share (+36% in rating from first four nights week 6); #2. NBC 1.79/6 (+2%); #3. CBS 1.75/6 (-40%); #4. Fox 1.53/5 (-47%); #5. The CW 0.67/2 (+3%).

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 6 (10/26/15-11/1/15, LIVE+SD). Fox won the week for the first time in A18-49, thanks to the World Series, as Fox did a 3.60 rating.  NBC was #2 with a 2.31 rating. CBS was #3 with a 2.01 rating, while ABC was #4 with a 1.49 rating.  Among total viewers, Fox was also #1 with 12.993 million, with CBS #2 at 9.697 million.  NBC was #3 with 8.224 million and ABC at #4 with 6.027 million.

For season to-date (9/21/15-11/5/15, LIVE+SD), NBC is #1 in A18-49 with a 2.36 rating, followed by CBS at #2 with a 2.09 rating. Fox jumped to #3 with a 1.91 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.65 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 10.167 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 8.347 million, ABC #3 with 6.564 million and Fox #4 with 6.057 million.

Back to week 7 (Nov. 2-8), 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 7 (Nov. 2-8) Analysis















Last Sunday (Nov. 1)(Week 6)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM10,998,00010,705,000293,000 1.391.290.10
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM4,950,0005,338,000(388,000)0.981.06(0.08)
The GrinderFox7:00PM

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Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM5,602,0006,494,000(892,000)1.712.33(0.62)
The OTFox7:30PM17,872,00012,120,0005,752,000 6.174.211.96
Madam SecretaryCBS8:00PM9,467,00010,812,000(1,345,000)1.121.25(0.13)
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM4,831,0005,122,000(291,000)1.541.63(0.09)
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM13,287,00012,506,000781,000 4.554.430.12
World Series Pre GameFox8:00PM16,593,000
16,593,000 5.15
5.15
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM
6,754,000(6,754,000)
2.79(2.79)
MLB World Series Gm 5Fox8:15PM17,206,000
17,206,000 5.09
5.09 815-1234A
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM23,010,00020,612,0002,398,000 8.197.600.59 831-1118P
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM
4,382,000(4,382,000)
2.02(2.02)
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM7,552,0008,819,000(1,267,000)0.951.06(0.11)
Blood & OilABC9:00PM3,255,0003,768,000(513,000)0.820.92(0.10)
Family GuyFox9:00PM
3,851,000(3,851,000)
1.82(1.82)
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM
3,417,000(3,417,000)
1.47(1.47)
CSI: CyberCBS10:00PM5,437,0006,542,000(1,105,000)0.750.85(0.10)
QuanticoABC10:00PM4,049,0005,105,000(1,056,000)1.171.49(0.32)
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SupergirlCBS8:00PM8,865,00012,955,000(4,090,000)2.193.15(0.96)vs 830-930P
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM
16,324,000(16,324,000)
4.35(4.35)
Dancing w/the StarsABC8:00PM12,087,00011,863,000224,000 1.851.800.05 8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM12,059,00011,877,000182,000 3.283.110.17 8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM4,274,0004,324,000(50,000)1.561.480.08
Crazy Ex-GirlfriendCW8:00PM945,000666,000279,000 0.280.200.08
ScorpionCBS9:00PM9,507,0009,692,000(185,000)1.881.90(0.02)vs. 930-11P
Minority ReportFox9:00PM1,753,0001,918,000(165,000)0.630.600.03
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM1,095,000942,000153,000 0.430.320.11
NCIS LACBS10:00PM8,409,000
8,409,000 1.26
1.26
Countdown to CMAABC10:00PM4,977,0004,471,000506,000 0.840.780.06 vs. Castle(R)
BlindspotNBC10:00PM8,017,0007,906,000111,000 2.242.150.09










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM17,975,00016,815,0001,160,000 2.302.130.17
The MuppetsABC8:00PM4,556,0004,333,000223,000 1.421.43(0.01)
Best Time Ever/NPHNBC8:00PM5,055,0004,177,000878,000 1.351.060.29
GrandfatheredFox8:00PM3,715,000
3,715,000 0.96
0.96
MLB World Series Gm1Fox8:00PM
14,944,000(14,944,000)
4.64(4.64)
The FlashCW8:00PM3,865,0003,426,000439,000 1.491.390.10
Fresh off the BoatABC8:30PM4,452,0004,066,000386,000 1.571.470.10
The GrinderFox8:30PM2,518,000
2,518,000 0.82
0.82
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM14,149,00013,057,0001,092,000 1.911.620.29
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC9:00PM3,840,0003,806,00034,000 1.401.45(0.05)
The VoiceNBC9:00PM8,215,00010,225,000(2,010,000)1.962.59(0.63)REPEAT
Scream QueensFox9:00PM2,442,000
2,442,000 0.96
0.96
iZombieCW9:00PM1,434,0001,471,000(37,000)0.590.560.03
LimitlessCBS10:00PM7,863,0007,453,000410,000 1.471.410.06
Wicked CityABC10:00PM2,422,0003,281,000(859,000)0.690.88(0.19)
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM8,109,0007,803,000306,000 1.791.92(0.13)










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM8,795,0008,484,000311,000 2.042.06(0.02)
CMA AwardsABC8:00PM13,620,000
13,620,000 3.83
3.83 8-11P
The MiddleABC8:00PM
7,434,000(7,434,000)
1.98(1.98)
The Mysteries of LauraNBC8:00PM6,998,0006,349,000649,000 1.191.030.16
RosewoodFox8:00PM5,049,000
5,049,000 1.51
1.51
MLB World Series Gm2Fox8:00PM
13,722,000(13,722,000)
3.87(3.87)
ArrowCW8:00PM2,601,0002,643,000(42,000)1.060.940.12
The GoldbergsABC8:30PM
6,877,000(6,877,000)
2.16(2.16)
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM7,793,0007,642,000151,000 1.481.60(0.12)
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM
6,393,000(6,393,000)
1.86(1.86)
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM6,547,000
6,547,000 1.51
1.51
Chicago P.D.NBC9:00PM
6,136,000(6,136,000)
1.48(1.48)
EmpireFox9:00PM11,677,000
11,677,000 4.64
4.64
SupernaturalCW9:00PM1,644,0002,039,000(395,000)0.600.81(0.21)
black-ishABC9:30PM
6,181,000(6,181,000)
1.87(1.87)
Code BlackCBS10:00PM6,444,0005,958,000486,000 1.211.100.11
NashvilleABC10:00PM
4,178,000(4,178,000)
1.11(1.11)
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM6,475,000
6,475,000 1.43
1.43










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM14,811,00011,104,0003,707,000 3.703.350.35 vs. NFL Kick
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM8,504,0006,543,0001,961,000 2.311.720.59 vs. Charlie Brown
Heroes RebornNBC8:00PM3,975,0003,946,00029,000 1.261.050.21
BonesFox8:00PM5,335,0006,572,000(1,237,000)1.141.31(0.17)
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM1,335,0001,237,00098,000 0.550.57(0.02)
Life In PiecesCBS8:30PM7,881,000
7,881,000 1.88
1.88
CBS Thursday NFLCBS8:30PM
17,527,000(17,527,000)
6.03(6.03)
MomCBS9:00PM7,279,000
7,279,000 1.53
1.53 PREMIERE
ScandalABC9:00PM8,026,0007,802,000224,000 2.252.31(0.06)
BlacklistNBC9:00PM6,436,0007,029,000(593,000)1.381.47(0.09)
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM3,039,0004,572,000(1,533,000)0.901.10(0.20)
The OriginalsCW9:00PM968,0001,068,000(100,000)0.370.39(0.02)
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:30PM6,211,000
6,211,000 1.35
1.35 REPEAT
ElementaryCBS10:00PM5,583,000
5,583,000 1.05
1.05 PREMIERE
How To Get Away W/MurderABC10:00PM6,487,0006,272,000215,000 1.871.810.06
The PlayerNBC10:00PM3,220,0003,867,000(647,000)0.750.720.03










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM5,859,0006,072,000(213,000)1.101.17(0.07)
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM6,840,0006,937,000(97,000)1.201.26(0.06)
UndateableNBC8:00PM2,698,0002,602,00096,000 0.700.75(0.05)
MasterChef JrFox8:00PM4,123,000
4,123,000 1.30
1.30 PREMIERE
MLB World Series Gm3Fox8:00PM
13,205,000(13,205,000)
3.24(3.24)
ReignCW8:00PM992,000749,000243,000 0.300.230.07 vs. Crazy(R)
Dr. KenABC8:30PM5,415,0005,770,000(355,000)1.201.23(0.03)
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PM2,141,0002,201,000(60,000)0.600.71(0.11)
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM8,749,0008,345,000404,000 1.101.090.01
Shark TankABC9:00PM6,693,0006,163,000530,000 1.601.430.17
GrimmNBC9:00PM3,754,0004,043,000(289,000)1.001.09(0.09)
World's FunniestFox9:00PM2,228,000
2,228,000 0.80
0.80 PREMIERE
America's Next Top ModelCW9:00PM932,000933,000(1,000)0.300.230.07
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM10,752,0009,695,0001,057,000 1.201.090.11
20/20ABC10:00PM5,222,0008,214,000(2,992,000)1.301.70(0.40)
DatelineNBC10:00PM4,197,0003,312,000885,000 1.000.780.22










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
College FootballCBS8:00PM10,680,000
10,680,000 3.40
3.40 8-11P
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM
3,409,000(3,409,000)
0.61(0.61)
Saturday Night FootballABC8:00PM4,630,0005,977,000(1,347,000)1.201.74(0.54)8-11P
Dateline MysteryNBC8:00PM3,960,0003,892,00068,000 0.600.580.02 8-10P
College FootballFox8:00PM1,130,00013,587,000(12,457,000)0.303.41(3.11)8-11P vs World Series
48 Hours MysteryCBS9:00PM
2,750,000(2,750,000)
0.45(0.45)
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM
4,401,000(4,401,000)
0.71(0.71)
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM3,550,0003,061,000489,000 0.700.72(0.02)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 7 (Nov. 2-8) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThu14,811,0003.70
Life In PiecesCBS8:30PMThu7,881,0001.88
Fresh off the BoatABC8:30PMTue4,452,0001.57
MomCBS9:00PMThu7,279,0001.53PREMIERE
The MuppetsABC8:00PMTue4,556,0001.42
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:30PMThu6,211,0001.35REPEAT
Dr. KenABC8:30PMFri5,415,0001.2
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri6,840,0001.2
GrandfatheredFox8:00PMTue3,715,0000.96
The GrinderFox8:30PMTue2,518,0000.82
UndatelableNBC8:00PMFri2,698,0000.7
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PMFri2,141,0000.6
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun

preempted
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed

preempted
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun

preempted
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed

preempted
black-ishABC9:30PMWed

preempted
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed

preempted
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun

preempted
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun

preempted
The GrinderFox7:00PMSun

preempted
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun

preempted
The GrinderFox8:30PMSat

preempted
GrandfatheredFox8:00PMSat

preempted
Significant MotherCW9:30PMMon

completed
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PMThu

prem 11/12
Mike & MollyCBS8:30PMMon


The Odd CoupleCBS8:30PMThu


Angel from HellCBS9:30PMThu


Uncle BuckABC8:30PMFri


BordertownFox9:30PMSun


New GirlFox9:00PMTue


The Guide to Surviving LifeFox9:30PMTue


GalavantABC8:00PMSun



SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Thursday, September 19

Young Sheldon - "Funeral" (CBS, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Sheldon leaves East Texas for the California Institute of Technology following the death of his father, George Cooper Sr.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of September 16)

Thursday, September 19

  • Kristen Bell (Nobody Wants This/The Good Place) - Catch Kristen on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Peter Krause (Sports Night/Cybill) - Peter is a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Demi Lovato (Sonny with a Chance) - Demi appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • James Adomian (Duncanville) and Lake Bell (Bless This Mess/How to Make It in America/Childrens Hospital) - James and Lake are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Heather Dubrow (Stark Raving Mad/Jenny/Life with Roger) and Dan Bucatinsky (Marry Me/Web Therapy/The Comeback)- Heather and Dan are guests on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10pm on Bravo.
  • Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
  • George Clooney (Roseanne/The Facts of Life/ E/R (1984-1985) - E! News has an interview with George at 11pm on E!.
  • Cristin Milioti (The Resort/Made for Love/A to Z/How I Met Your Mother) - NBC's Today catches up with Cristin in the 9am hour.
  • Lucien Laviscount (Emily in Paris) - Lucien is telling Drew all about the thrilling end of the new season of Emily in Paris on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. He will also be on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am.
  • Bruno Gouery and Samuel Arnold (Emily in Paris) - Bruno and Samuel talk about Emily in Paris on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am.
  • Sebastian Maniscalco (Bookie) - Sebastian will be on ABC's Good Morning America some time between 7-9am and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
  • Jodie Sweetin (Fuller House/Hollywood Darlings/Full House) - Jodie talks about Hallmark's The Jane Mysteries on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.


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09/24 - Friends - The Complete Series (4K Ultra HD)
09/24 - Young Sheldon - The Complete Seventh Season (DVD) / The Complete Series (DVD) (Blu-ray)
10/08 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Twelfth Season / The Complete Series
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