Week 9 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Week 9 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2015-16 Week 9 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu):

Households: #1. CBS 5.74/10 rating/share (+1% in rating from first four nights week 8); #2. NBC 4.84/8 (-7%); #3. ABC 4.58/8 (+3%); #4. Fox 2.72/4 (-1%); #5. The CW 1.04/2 (-3%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 9.181 million (+1% from first four nights week 8); #2. NBC 7.677 million (-8%); #3. ABC 7.042 million (+3%); #4. Fox 4.405 million (-1%); #5. The CW 1.610 million (-4%).
Adults 18-49: #1. NBC 1.84/6 rating/share (-13% in rating from first four nights week 8); #2. ABC 1.73/6 (+5%); #3. CBS 1.67/5 (-2%); #4. Fox 1.47/5 (+3%); #5. The CW 0.65/2 (-6%).

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 8 (11/9/15-11/15/15, LIVE+SD). NBC won the week in A18-49, thanks to SNF of course, as NBC did a 2.35 rating. CBS was #2 with a 1.99 rating. ABC was #3 with a 1.58 rating, while Fox was #4 with a 1.19 rating. Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 10.234 million, with NBC #2 at 8.331 million. ABC was #3 with 6.198 million and Fox at #4 with just 3.615 million.

For season to-date (9/21/15-11/19/15, LIVE+SD), NBC is #1 in A18-49 with a 2.36 rating, followed by CBS at #2 with a 2.07 rating. Fox at #3 with a 1.75 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.63 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 10.178 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 8.363 million, ABC #3 with 6.473 million and Fox #4 with 5.478 million.

Back to week 9 (Nov. 16-22), 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 9 (Nov. 16-22) Analysis

Last Sunday (Nov. 8)	(Week 7)		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	7:57PM	18,132,000	15,764,000	2,368,000	3.56	2.72	0.84
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	5,319,000	5,644,000	(325,000)	0.92	1.02	(0.10)
The Simpsons	Fox	7:18PM	2,298,000	3,269,000	(971,000)	0.85	1.31	(0.46)	REPEAT
Football Night in America	NBC	7:30PM	3,451,000	8,330,000	(4,879,000)	1.15	2.96	(1.81)
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	2,274,000	3,126,000	(852,000)	1.02	1.41	(0.39)
Madam Secretary	CBS	8:57PM	10,612,000	10,590,000	22,000	1.39	1.33	0.06
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM	4,853,000	4,876,000	(23,000)	1.61	1.55	0.06	8-10P vs. 8-9P
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM	10,341,000	13,100,000	(2,759,000)	3.73	4.70	(0.97)
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	2,747,000	3,475,000	(728,000)	1.18	1.51	(0.33)	REPEAT
Sunday Night Football	NBC	8:30PM	19,388,000	23,047,000	(3,659,000)	7.01	8.39	(1.38)	835-1219
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	2,690,000	2,647,000	43,000	1.27	1.19	0.08
The Good Wife	CBS	9:57PM	8,522,000	8,267,000	255,000	1.12	1.07	0.05
Blood & Oil	ABC	9:00PM		3,404,000	(3,404,000)		0.82	(0.82)
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	2,906,000	2,581,000	325,000	1.39	1.16	0.23
Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	2,843,000	2,571,000	272,000	1.19	1.02	0.17
CSI: Cyber	CBS	10:57PM	5,746,000	5,652,000	94,000	0.96	0.83	0.13
Quantico	ABC	10:00PM	4,203,000	4,380,000	(177,000)	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	7,769,000	8,066,000	(297,000)	1.75	1.71	0.04
Dancing w/the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	12,351,000	12,633,000	(282,000)	1.84	2.00	(0.16)	8-10P
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	11,208,000	12,016,000	(808,000)	3.00	3.23	(0.23)	8-10P
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM	4,349,000	4,110,000	239,000	1.55	1.54	0.01
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend	CW	8:00PM	889,000	948,000	(59,000)	0.29	0.32	(0.03)
Scorpion	CBS	9:00PM	9,163,000	9,344,000	(181,000)	1.66	1.80	(0.14)
Minority Report	Fox	9:00PM	1,740,000	1,584,000	156,000	0.66	0.50	0.16	vs Bones(R)
Jane the Virgin	CW	9:00PM	110,000	1,105,000	(995,000)	0.45	0.40	0.05
NCIS LA	CBS	10:00PM	7,911,000	7,910,000	1,000	1.27	1.25	0.02
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	6,662,000	6,069,000	593,000	1.12	1.01	0.11
Blindspot	NBC	10:00PM	7,736,000	7,673,000	63,000	2.13	2.19	(0.06)

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	16,587,000	16,678,000	(91,000)	2.17	2.28	(0.11)
The Muppets	ABC	8:00PM	3,885,000	3,944,000	(59,000)	1.19	1.21	(0.02)
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	11,183,000	10,863,000	320,000	2.64	2.74	(0.10)	8-9P vs. 8-10P
Grandfathered	Fox	8:00PM	2,978,000	3,046,000	(68,000)	1.01	0.95	0.06
The Flash	CW	8:00PM	3,458,000	3,634,000	(176,000)	1.37	1.51	(0.14)
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:30PM	3,898,000	3,770,000	128,000	1.42	1.34	0.08
The Grinder	Fox	8:30PM	2,367,000	2,562,000	(195,000)	0.87	0.81	0.06
NCIS: New Orleans	CBS	9:00PM	13,008,000	12,390,000	618,000	1.66	1.68	(0.02)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.	ABC	9:00PM	3,602,000	3,488,000	114,000	1.28	1.32	(0.04)
Chicago Med	NBC	9:00PM	8,638,000		8,638,000	2.19		2.19	PREMIERE
Scream Queens	Fox	9:00PM	2,370,000	2,512,000	(142,000)	0.92	0.94	(0.02)
iZombie	CW	9:00PM	1,174,000	1,404,000	(230,000)	0.50	0.62	(0.12)
Limitless	CBS	10:00PM	7,519,000	7,094,000	425,000	1.40	1.47	(0.07)
Shark Tank	ABC	10:00PM	2,529,000	1,688,000	841,000	0.67	0.45	0.22	REPEAT vs. Wicked
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	7,945,000	8,145,000	(200,000)	1.89	2.05	(0.16)

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	9,049,000	9,000,000	49,000	2.05	2.09	(0.04)
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	7,926,000	7,623,000	303,000	2.06	2.03	0.03
Mysteries of Laura	NBC	8:00PM	7,406,000	10,143,000	(2,737,000)	1.12	2.36	(1.24)	vs. Voice
Rosewood	Fox	8:00PM	4,723,000	5,167,000	(444,000)	1.46	1.39	0.07
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	2,691,000	2,298,000	393,000	1.10	0.92	0.18
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	7,081,000	7,006,000	75,000	2.23	2.09	0.14
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	8,144,000	8,512,000	(368,000)	1.53	1.60	(0.07)
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	8,376,000	8,147,000	229,000	2.80	2.73	0.07
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	6,287,000	7,759,000	(1,472,000)	1.43	1.97	(0.54)
Empire	Fox	9:00PM	11,336,000	11,200,000	136,000	4.43	4.22	0.21
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	1,661,000	1,702,000	(41,000)	0.66	0.70	(0.04)
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	6,075,000	5,969,000	106,000	1.86	1.84	0.02
Code Black	CBS	10:00PM	6,585,000	6,902,000	(317,000)	1.18	1.25	(0.07)
Nashville	ABC	10:00PM	4,436,000	4,546,000	(110,000)	1.05	1.04	0.01
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM	6,471,000	6,792,000	(321,000)	1.36	1.60	(0.24)

Thursday			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	15,194,000	14,915,000	279,000	3.75	3.74	0.01
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	8:00PM	8,498,000	8,018,000	480,000	2.45	2.23	0.22
Heroes Reborn	NBC	8:00PM	3,719,000	3,777,000	(58,000)	1.11	1.12	(0.01)
Bones	Fox	8:00PM	5,246,000	5,163,000	83,000	1.02	1.06	(0.04)
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM	1,103,000	1,324,000	(221,000)	0.50	0.62	(0.12)
Life In Pieces	CBS	8:30PM	8,349,000	7,993,000	356,000	1.83	1.85	(0.02)
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	7,464,000	7,161,000	303,000	1.65	1.51	0.14
Scandal	ABC	9:00PM	8,132,000	7,703,000	429,000	2.44	2.19	0.25
Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM	6,913,000	6,754,000	159,000	1.48	1.46	0.02
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	2,804,000	3,015,000	(211,000)	0.81	0.91	(0.10)
The Originals	CW	9:00PM	802,000	975,000	(173,000)	0.36	0.43	(0.07)
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:30PM	6,423,000	6,335,000	88,000	1.71	1.59	0.12
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	5,609,000	5,163,000	446,000	0.89	0.84	0.05
How To Get Away W/Murder	ABC	10:00PM	7,187,000	6,710,000	477,000	2.31	1.95	0.36
The Player	NBC	10:00PM	3,407,000	3,437,000	(30,000)	0.79	0.73	0.06

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	6,108,000	5,682,000	426,000	1.00	1.07	(0.07)
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	7,243,000	7,471,000	(228,000)	1.20	1.31	(0.11)
Undateable	NBC	8:00PM	2,761,000	2,506,000	255,000	0.80	0.63	0.17	vs. REPEAT
MasterChef Jr	Fox	8:00PM	3,813,000	3,849,000	(36,000)	1.10	1.23	(0.13)
Reign	CW	8:00PM	1,131,000	1,030,000	101,000	0.30	0.37	(0.07)
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	6,105,000	5,262,000	843,000	1.20	1.16	0.04
Truth Be Told	NBC	8:30PM	2,135,000	2,061,000	74,000	0.60	0.56	0.04
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	9,060,000	8,467,000	593,000	1.10	1.10	-
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	6,940,000	6,139,000	801,000	1.70	1.58	0.12
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM	3,581,000	3,658,000	(77,000)	0.90	0.87	0.03
World's Funniest	Fox	9:00PM	2,241,000	2,168,000	73,000	0.70	0.74	(0.04)
America's Next Top Model	CW	9:00PM	952,000	1,036,000	(84,000)	0.30	0.34	(0.04)
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	11,000,000	10,331,000	669,000	1.10	1.19	(0.09)
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	7,047,000	5,113,000	1,934,000	1.70	1.20	0.50
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM	4,643,000	3,540,000	1,103,000	1.20	0.83	0.37

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	3,700,000	4,497,000	(797,000)	0.62	0.92	(0.30)	REPEAT vs. 48 Hours
Saturday Night Football	ABC	8:00PM	3,640,000	5,884,000	(2,244,000)	1.10	1.86	(0.76)	8-11P
NBC Movie	NBC	8:00PM	2,270,000	4,321,000	(2,051,000)	0.50	0.78	(0.28)	8-10P vs. Dateline
College Football	Fox	8:00PM	4,060,000	2,795,000	1,265,000	1.20	0.76	0.44	8-11P
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	9:00PM	4,490,000		4,490,000	0.80		0.80	REPEAT
Democratic Debate	CBS	9:00PM		8,552,000	(8,552,000)		1.67	(1.67)
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	5,470,000		5,470,000	1.00		1.00
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM	2,230,000	2,963,000	(733,000)	0.60	0.63	(0.03)	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 9 (Nov. 16-22) 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	15,194,000	3.75
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	8,376,000	2.80
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	7,081,000	2.23
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	7,926,000	2.06
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	6,075,000	1.86
Life In Pieces	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	8,349,000	1.83
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	6,423,000	1.71
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	7,464,000	1.65
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:30PM	Tue	3,898,000	1.42
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	2,906,000	1.39
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	2,690,000	1.27
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	7,243,000	1.2
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	Fri	6,105,000	1.2
The Muppets	ABC	8:00PM	Tue	3,885,000	1.19
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	2,843,000	1.19
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	2,747,000	1.18	REPEAT
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	2,274,000	1.02
Grandfathered	Fox	8:00PM	Tue	2,978,000	1.01
The Grinder	Fox	8:30PM	Tue	2,367,000	0.87
The Simpsons	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	2,298,000	0.85	REPEAT
Undatelable	NBC	8:00PM	Fri	2,761,000	0.8
Truth Be Told	NBC	8:30PM	Fri	2,135,000	0.6
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	9:30PM	Thu			preempted
The Grinder	Fox	8:30PM	Sat			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

Wednesday, January 22

The Goldbergs - "Game Night" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Geoff struggles to keep his living arrangement with Erica and Barry a secret from Beverly during game night, while Adam goes to his guidance teacher for a lesson in being cool so he can get closer to a new girl in chemistry class.

Schooled - "FeMellor" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Principal Glascott and Lainey struggle to agree on what is an appropriate dress code, while Coach Mellor struggles with his relationship with Julie as she does not enjoy sports like he does.

Modern Family - "Dead on a Rival" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Mitchell learns a valuable life lesson when Murray (Paul Dooley), a former resident of the house, shows up unexpectedly. Meanwhile, the Dunphy’s old neighbor-turned-tech-titan, Kenneth (Josh Gad), comes to visit with a big surprise for Phil. Then, Manny’s dad, Javier (Benjamin Bratt), shows up with a big opportunity for his son.

Single Parents - "Chunkies" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
After Angie decides it’s finally time for Graham to meet his dad, Derek (Adam Brody), sickness overtakes the household. Derek is forced to either step in and help or head back out to his van. Meanwhile, when Sophie overhears some big news about Will and Tracy, she takes it upon herself to intervene; and the twins face their first professional failure.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of January 20)

Wednesday, January 22

John Mulaney (Mulaney) - Watch John on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Fortune Feimster (Bless the Harts/Life in Pieces/Champions) - Fortune visits The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. She will also be on Watch What Happens: Live at 9pm on Bravo.
Terry Crews (Brooklyn Nine-Nine/Are We There Yet?/Everybody Hates Chris) - Terry stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. He will also be on the BUILD Series at 12pm.
Charlie Hunnam (Undeclared) - Charlie is a guest on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family/The Class) - Jesse drops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Steve Buscemi (Miracle Workers) - Steve appears on Conan at 11pm on TBS.
Patrick Stewart (Blunt Talk) - Patrick chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT. He also talks about Star Trek: Picard on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
Ashley Tisdale (Carol's Second Act/Merry Happy Whatever/Clipped/The Suite Life of Zack & Cody) - Ashley appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Finesse Mitchell (Outmatched/A.N.T. Farm) - Finesse is a guest on The Real, so check your local listings.
Ilana Glazer (Broad City) - Ilana drops by The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Jackée Harry (Tyler Perry's The Paynes/The First Family/Sister, Sister/227) - Jackée appears on a repeat of Access Daily, so check your local listings.
Boris Kodjoe (The Last Man on Earth/Second Time Around) - Boris gives the hosts a workout on E!'s Daily Pop at 12pm.
Erinn Hayes (Medical Police/Kevin Can Wait/Guys with Kids/Worst Week) - Erinn is a guest on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.
BD Wong (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens/All-American Girl) and Lori Tann Chinn (Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens) - BD and Lori will be on the BUILD Series at 1pm.
Abby Elliott (Indebted/Odd Mom Out) and Jessy Hodges (Indebted) - Abby and Jessy are guests on the BUILD Series at 5pm.