Sunday, November 15, 2015

Week 8 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2015-16 Week 8 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 5.67/10 rating/share (-4% in rating from first four nights week 7); #2. NBC  5.19/9 (+14%); #3. ABC 4.45/7 (-19%); #4. Fox 2.74/4 (-4%); #5. The CW 1.07/2 (-1%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 9.114 million (-4% from first four nights week 7); #2. NBC 8.353 million (+15%); #3. ABC 6.822 million (-21%); #4. Fox 4.444 million (-2%); #5. The CW 1.674 million (-4%).
Adults 18-49: #1. NBC 2.12/7 rating/share (+18% in rating from first four nights week 7); #2. CBS 1.70/6 (-3%); #3. ABC 1.65/5 (-24%); #4. Fox 1.43/5 (-7%); #5. The CW 0.69/2 (+3%).

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 7 (11/2/15-11/8/15, LIVE+SD). NBC won the week in A18-49, thanks to SNF of course, as NBC did a 2.36 rating.  CBS was #2 with a 2.10 rating. ABC was #3 with a 1.75 rating, while Fox was #4 with a 1.19 rating.  Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 10.334 million, with NBC #2 at 8.266 million.  ABC was #3 with 7.024 million and Fox at #4 with just 3.464 million.

For season to-date (9/21/15-11/12/15, LIVE+SD), NBC is #1 in A18-49 with a 2.39 rating, followed by CBS at #2 with a 2.09 rating. Fox at #3 with a 1.82 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.63 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 10.164 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 8.317 million, ABC #3 with 6.492 million and Fox #4 with 5.72 million.

Back to week 8 (Nov. 9-15), 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 8 (Nov. 9-15) Analysis















Last Sunday (Nov. 8)(Week 7)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:36PM15,764,00010,998,000 4,766,000 2.721.39 1.33
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM5,644,0004,950,000 694,000 1.020.98 0.04
The SimpsonsFox7:22PM3,269,000
3,269,000 1.31
1.31
Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM8,330,0005,602,000 2,728,000 2.961.71 1.25
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PM3,126,00017,872,000 (14,746,000)1.416.17 (4.76)vs. OT
Madam SecretaryCBS8:36PM10,590,0009,467,000 1,123,000 1.331.12 0.21
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM4,876,0004,831,000 45,000 1.551.54 0.01
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM13,100,00013,287,000 (187,000)4.704.55 0.15
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM3,475,000
3,475,000 1.51
1.51
World Series Pre GameFox8:00PM
16,593,000 (16,593,000)
5.15 (5.15)
MLB World Series Gm 5Fox8:15PM
17,206,000 (17,206,000)
5.09 (5.09)
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM23,047,00023,010,000 37,000 8.398.19 0.20 831-1158P
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM2,647,000
2,647,000 1.19
1.19
The Good WifeCBS9:36PM8,267,0007,552,000 715,000 1.070.95 0.12
Blood & OilABC9:00PM3,404,0003,255,000 149,000 0.820.82 -
Family GuyFox9:00PM2,581,000
2,581,000 1.16
1.16
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM2,571,000
2,571,000 1.02
1.02
CSI: CyberCBS10:36PM5,652,0005,437,000 215,000 0.830.75 0.08
QuanticoABC10:00PM4,380,0004,049,000 331,000 1.331.17 0.16
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SupergirlCBS8:00PM8,066,0008,865,000 (799,000)1.712.19 (0.48)
Dancing w/the StarsABC8:00PM12,633,00012,087,000 546,000 2.001.85 0.15 8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM12,016,00012,059,000 (43,000)3.233.28 (0.05)8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM4,110,0004,274,000 (164,000)1.541.56 (0.02)
Crazy Ex-GirlfriendCW8:00PM948,000945,000 3,000 0.320.28 0.04
ScorpionCBS9:00PM9,344,0009,507,000 (163,000)1.801.88 (0.08)
BonesFox9:00PM1,584,0001,753,000 (169,000)0.500.63 (0.13)REPEAT vs. Minority
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM1,105,0001,095,000 10,000 0.400.43 (0.03)
NCIS LACBS10:00PM7,910,0008,409,000 (499,000)1.251.26 (0.01)
CastleABC10:00PM6,069,0004,977,000 1,092,000 1.010.84 0.17 vs. CMA Count
BlindspotNBC10:00PM7,673,0008,017,000 (344,000)2.192.24 (0.05)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM16,678,00017,975,000 (1,297,000)2.282.30 (0.02)
The MuppetsABC8:00PM3,944,0004,556,000 (612,000)1.211.42 (0.21)
The VoiceNBC8:00PM10,863,000
10,863,000 2.74
2.74 8-10P
Best Time Ever/NPHNBC8:00PM
5,055,000 (5,055,000)
1.35 (1.35)
GrandfatheredFox8:00PM3,046,0003,715,000 (669,000)0.950.96 (0.01)
The FlashCW8:00PM3,634,0003,865,000 (231,000)1.511.49 0.02
Fresh off the BoatABC8:30PM3,770,0004,452,000 (682,000)1.341.57 (0.23)
The GrinderFox8:30PM2,562,0002,518,000 44,000 0.810.82 (0.01)
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM12,390,00014,149,000 (1,759,000)1.681.91 (0.23)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC9:00PM3,488,0003,840,000 (352,000)1.321.40 (0.08)
The VoiceNBC9:00PM
8,215,000 (8,215,000)
1.96 (1.96)
Scream QueensFox9:00PM2,512,0002,442,000 70,000 0.940.96 (0.02)
iZombieCW9:00PM1,404,0001,434,000 (30,000)0.620.59 0.03
LimitlessCBS10:00PM7,094,0007,863,000 (769,000)1.471.47 -
Wicked CityABC10:00PM1,688,0002,422,000 (734,000)0.450.69 (0.24)
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM8,145,0008,109,000 36,000 2.051.79 0.26










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM9,000,0008,795,000 205,000 2.092.04 0.05
The MiddleABC8:00PM7,623,000
7,623,000 2.03
2.03
CMA AwardsABC8:00PM
13,620,000 (13,620,000)
3.83 (3.83)
The VoiceNBC8:00PM10,143,0006,998,000 3,145,000 2.361.19 1.17 vs. Laura
RosewoodFox8:00PM5,167,0005,049,000 118,000 1.391.51 (0.12)
ArrowCW8:00PM2,298,0002,601,000 (303,000)0.921.06 (0.14)
The GoldbergsABC8:30PM7,006,000
7,006,000 2.09
2.09
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM8,512,0007,793,000 719,000 1.601.48 0.12
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM8,147,000
8,147,000 2.73
2.73
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM7,759,0006,547,000 1,212,000 1.971.51 0.46
EmpireFox9:00PM11,200,00011,677,000 (477,000)4.224.64 (0.42)
SupernaturalCW9:00PM1,702,0001,644,000 58,000 0.700.60 0.10
black-ishABC9:30PM5,969,000
5,969,000 1.84
1.84
Code BlackCBS10:00PM6,902,0006,444,000 458,000 1.251.21 0.04
NashvilleABC10:00PM4,546,000
4,546,000 1.04
1.04
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM6,792,0006,475,000 317,000 1.601.43 0.17










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM14,915,00014,811,000 104,000 3.743.70 0.04
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM8,018,0008,504,000 (486,000)2.232.31 (0.08)
Heroes RebornNBC8:00PM3,777,0003,975,000 (198,000)1.121.26 (0.14)
BonesFox8:00PM5,163,0005,335,000 (172,000)1.061.14 (0.08)
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM1,324,0001,335,000 (11,000)0.620.55 0.07
Life In PiecesCBS8:30PM7,993,0007,881,000 112,000 1.851.88 (0.03)
MomCBS9:00PM7,161,0007,279,000 (118,000)1.511.53 (0.02)
ScandalABC9:00PM7,703,0008,026,000 (323,000)2.192.25 (0.06)
BlacklistNBC9:00PM6,754,0006,436,000 318,000 1.461.38 0.08
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM3,015,0003,039,000 (24,000)0.910.90 0.01
The OriginalsCW9:00PM975,000968,000 7,000 0.430.37 0.06
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PM6,335,0006,211,000 124,000 1.591.35 0.24 PREMIERE vs. Bang(R)
ElementaryCBS10:00PM5,163,0005,583,000 (420,000)0.841.05 (0.21)
How To Get Away W/MurderABC10:00PM6,710,0006,487,000 223,000 1.951.87 0.08
The PlayerNBC10:00PM3,437,0003,220,000 217,000 0.730.75 (0.02)










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM5,819,0005,830,000 (11,000)1.101.07 0.03
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM7,471,0006,848,000 623,000 1.301.21 0.09
UndateableNBC8:00PM2,503,0002,635,000 (132,000)0.600.68 (0.08)REPEAT
MasterChef JrFox8:00PM3,749,0004,158,000 (409,000)1.201.35 (0.15)
ReignCW8:00PM1,083,000938,000 145,000 0.400.28 0.12
Dr. KenABC8:30PM5,308,0005,378,000 (70,000)1.201.19 0.01
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PM2,060,0002,138,000 (78,000)0.600.58 0.02
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM8,363,0008,850,000 (487,000)1.101.13 (0.03)
Shark TankABC9:00PM6,192,0006,709,000 (517,000)1.601.65 (0.05)
GrimmNBC9:00PM3,621,0003,783,000 (162,000)0.900.97 (0.07)
World's FunniestFox9:00PM2,234,0002,211,000 23,000 0.800.76 0.04
America's Next Top ModelCW9:00PM1,032,000951,000 81,000 0.300.29 0.01
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM10,298,00010,899,000 (601,000)1.201.26 (0.06)
20/20ABC10:00PM5,113,0005,185,000 (72,000)1.201.27 (0.07)
DatelineNBC10:00PM3,552,0004,199,000 (647,000)0.800.96 (0.16)










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
48 Hours MysteryCBS8:00PM4,640,000
4,640,000 1.00
1.00
College FootballCBS8:00PM
11,063,000 (11,063,000)
3.63 (3.63)
Saturday Night FootballABC8:00PM5,470,0004,729,000 741,000 1.701.23 0.47 8-11P
Dateline MysteryNBC8:00PM4,360,0003,954,000 406,000 0.800.63 0.17 8-10P
College FootballFox8:00PM1,900,0001,518,000 382,000 0.500.42 0.08 8-11P
Democratic DebateCBS9:00PM7,220,000
7,220,000 1.50
1.50 9-11P
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM

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SNL(R) NBC10:00PM3,010,0003,564,000 (554,000)0.600.71 (0.11)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 8 (Nov. 9-15) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThu14,915,0003.74
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed8,147,0002.73
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed7,006,0002.09
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed7,623,0002.03
Life In PiecesCBS8:30PMThu7,993,0001.85
black-ishABC9:30PMWed5,969,0001.84
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PMThu6,335,0001.59PREMIERE
MomCBS9:00PMThu7,161,0001.51
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun3,475,0001.51
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun3,126,0001.41
Fresh off the BoatABC8:30PMTue3,770,0001.34
The SimpsonsFox7:00PMSun3,269,0001.31REPEAT
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri7,471,0001.3
The MuppetsABC8:00PMTue3,944,0001.21
Dr. KenABC8:30PMFri5,308,0001.2
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun2,647,0001.19
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun2,581,0001.16
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun2,571,0001.02
GrandfatheredFox8:00PMTue3,046,0000.95
The GrinderFox8:30PMTue2,562,0000.81
UndatelableNBC8:00PMFri2,503,0000.6REPEAT
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PMFri2,060,0000.6
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:30PMThu

preempted
The GrinderFox8:30PMSat

preempted
GrandfatheredFox8:00PMSat

preempted
Significant MotherCW9:30PMMon

completed
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

Sunday, April 26

Family Guy - "Lower G.I. Joe" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
A colonoscopy reveals Peter has a rare collectible toy action figure lodged in his intestine, but the reward for selling it causes a rift between him and the guys.

Bob's Burgers - "The Keyboard Kid" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Tina hopes her fast-but-weird typing style gets her an "A" in typing class so she can attend an upcoming field trip.

American Dad! - "The Treasure of Old Chinatown" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Steve and Bah Bah, along with a reluctant Francine, set out to discover an ancient Chinese treasure; Roger becomes an online food influencer.

Family Guy - "Pumpkin Spice Girls" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Meg discovers the seasonal delight that is the pumpkin spice latte, but when the limited time offering lapses, her and Lois concoct an elaborate heist to steal the formula.

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 20)

Friday, April 24

  • Zach Galifianakis (Baskets) - Watch Zach on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Olivia Munn (Perfect Couples) - Olivia is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
  • Sterling K. Brown (Starved) - Sterling appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. He also talks about Paradise on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Rachel Dratch (Grimsburg/Imaginary Mary/30 Rock) - Rachel is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Ellen Burstyn (The Ellen Burstyn Show) - Ellen talks about Poetry Says It Better: Poems to Help You Wake Up on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
  • Nia Long (Uncle Buck/The Cleveland Show/The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - Nia talks about Michael on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Kathy Griffin (Suddenly Susan) - Kathy chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Laura Marano (Austin & Ally/Back to You) - Laura talks about Original Sound on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
  • Ayo Edebiri (Big Mouth/The Bear) and Don Cheadle (The Wonder Years/Black Monday/House of Lies/The Golden Palace) - Ayo and Don talk about Broadway's Proof on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am. Don will also be on in the 9am hour.
  • Melissa Peterman (Happy's Place/Young Sheldon/Baby Daddy/Working Class/Reba) - Kit and Melissa check out How to Train Your Dragon: Isle of Berk on a repeat of Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Valerie Bertinelli (Hot in Cleveland/Cafe Americain/Sydney/One Day at a Time) - Valerie and Sunny Anderson are joining Drew for the news and Val is telling Drew about her Lifetime movie on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Jill Kargman (Odd Mom Out) - Jill tells Drew about her new movie Influenced on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.


New on DVD and Blu-ray

Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray) Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season (DVD) St. Denis Medical - Season One (Blu-ray) Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)

07/22 - Bewitched - The Complete Series - 60th Anniversary Special Edition (Blu-ray)
08/26 - The Huckleberry Hound Show - The Complete Original Series (Blu-ray)
09/30 - Touché Turtle and Dum Dum - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
10/07 - Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - The Complete First Season (DVD)
10/14 - Curb Your Enthusiasm - The Complete Series (Blu-ray) (DVD)
10/28 - St. Denis Medical - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/04 - Happy's Place - Season One (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - Rick and Morty - Season 8 (Blu-ray) (DVD)
11/11 - SpongeBob SquarePants - The Complete Fifteenth Season (DVD)
11/11 - Two and a Half Men - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/02 - Tom and Jerry - The Golden Era Anthology (1940-1958) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
12/16 - Lippy the Lion and Hardy Har Har - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
12/16 - Wally Gator - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
01/20 - The Woody Woodpecker and Friends Golden Age Collection (Blu-ray)
01/27 - The New Fred and Barney Show - The Complete Series (Blu-ray)
02/11 - Tom and Jerry - The Complete CinemaScope Collection (Blu-ray)
03/24 - Looney Tunes Collector's Vault - Volume 2 (Blu-ray)

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