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 WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:57PM18,132,00015,764,0002,368,000 3.562.720.84
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM5,319,0005,644,000(325,000)0.921.02(0.10)
The SimpsonsFox7:18PM2,298,0003,269,000(971,000)0.851.31(0.46)REPEAT
Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM3,451,0008,330,000(4,879,000)1.152.96(1.81)
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PM2,274,0003,126,000(852,000)1.021.41(0.39)
Madam SecretaryCBS8:57PM10,612,00010,590,00022,000 1.391.330.06
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM4,853,0004,876,000(23,000)1.611.550.06 8-10P vs. 8-9P
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM10,341,00013,100,000(2,759,000)3.734.70(0.97)
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM2,747,0003,475,000(728,000)1.181.51(0.33)REPEAT
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM19,388,00023,047,000(3,659,000)7.018.39(1.38)835-1219
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM2,690,0002,647,00043,000 1.271.190.08
The Good WifeCBS9:57PM8,522,0008,267,000255,000 1.121.070.05
Blood & OilABC9:00PM
3,404,000(3,404,000)
0.82(0.82)
Family GuyFox9:00PM2,906,0002,581,000325,000 1.391.160.23
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM2,843,0002,571,000272,000 1.191.020.17
CSI: CyberCBS10:57PM5,746,0005,652,00094,000 0.960.830.13
QuanticoABC10:00PM4,203,0004,380,000(177,000)1.331.33-
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SupergirlCBS8:00PM7,769,0008,066,000(297,000)1.751.710.04
Dancing w/the StarsABC8:00PM12,351,00012,633,000(282,000)1.842.00(0.16)8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM11,208,00012,016,000(808,000)3.003.23(0.23)8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM4,349,0004,110,000239,000 1.551.540.01
Crazy Ex-GirlfriendCW8:00PM889,000948,000(59,000)0.290.32(0.03)
ScorpionCBS9:00PM9,163,0009,344,000(181,000)1.661.80(0.14)
Minority ReportFox9:00PM1,740,0001,584,000156,000 0.660.500.16 vs Bones(R)
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM110,0001,105,000(995,000)0.450.400.05
NCIS LACBS10:00PM7,911,0007,910,0001,000 1.271.250.02
CastleABC10:00PM6,662,0006,069,000593,000 1.121.010.11
BlindspotNBC10:00PM7,736,0007,673,00063,000 2.132.19(0.06)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM16,587,00016,678,000(91,000)2.172.28(0.11)
The MuppetsABC8:00PM3,885,0003,944,000(59,000)1.191.21(0.02)
The VoiceNBC8:00PM11,183,00010,863,000320,000 2.642.74(0.10)8-9P vs. 8-10P
GrandfatheredFox8:00PM2,978,0003,046,000(68,000)1.010.950.06
The FlashCW8:00PM3,458,0003,634,000(176,000)1.371.51(0.14)
Fresh off the BoatABC8:30PM3,898,0003,770,000128,000 1.421.340.08
The GrinderFox8:30PM2,367,0002,562,000(195,000)0.870.810.06
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM13,008,00012,390,000618,000 1.661.68(0.02)
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC9:00PM3,602,0003,488,000114,000 1.281.32(0.04)
Chicago MedNBC9:00PM8,638,000
8,638,000 2.19
2.19 PREMIERE
Scream QueensFox9:00PM2,370,0002,512,000(142,000)0.920.94(0.02)
iZombieCW9:00PM1,174,0001,404,000(230,000)0.500.62(0.12)
LimitlessCBS10:00PM7,519,0007,094,000425,000 1.401.47(0.07)
Shark TankABC10:00PM2,529,0001,688,000841,000 0.670.450.22 REPEAT vs. Wicked
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM7,945,0008,145,000(200,000)1.892.05(0.16)










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM9,049,0009,000,00049,000 2.052.09(0.04)
The MiddleABC8:00PM7,926,0007,623,000303,000 2.062.030.03
Mysteries of LauraNBC8:00PM7,406,00010,143,000(2,737,000)1.122.36(1.24)vs. Voice
RosewoodFox8:00PM4,723,0005,167,000(444,000)1.461.390.07
ArrowCW8:00PM2,691,0002,298,000393,000 1.100.920.18
The GoldbergsABC8:30PM7,081,0007,006,00075,000 2.232.090.14
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM8,144,0008,512,000(368,000)1.531.60(0.07)
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM8,376,0008,147,000229,000 2.802.730.07
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM6,287,0007,759,000(1,472,000)1.431.97(0.54)
EmpireFox9:00PM11,336,00011,200,000136,000 4.434.220.21
SupernaturalCW9:00PM1,661,0001,702,000(41,000)0.660.70(0.04)
black-ishABC9:30PM6,075,0005,969,000106,000 1.861.840.02
Code BlackCBS10:00PM6,585,0006,902,000(317,000)1.181.25(0.07)
NashvilleABC10:00PM4,436,0004,546,000(110,000)1.051.040.01
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM6,471,0006,792,000(321,000)1.361.60(0.24)










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM15,194,00014,915,000279,000 3.753.740.01
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM8,498,0008,018,000480,000 2.452.230.22
Heroes RebornNBC8:00PM3,719,0003,777,000(58,000)1.111.12(0.01)
BonesFox8:00PM5,246,0005,163,00083,000 1.021.06(0.04)
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM1,103,0001,324,000(221,000)0.500.62(0.12)
Life In PiecesCBS8:30PM8,349,0007,993,000356,000 1.831.85(0.02)
MomCBS9:00PM7,464,0007,161,000303,000 1.651.510.14
ScandalABC9:00PM8,132,0007,703,000429,000 2.442.190.25
BlacklistNBC9:00PM6,913,0006,754,000159,000 1.481.460.02
Sleepy HollowFox9:00PM2,804,0003,015,000(211,000)0.810.91(0.10)
The OriginalsCW9:00PM802,000975,000(173,000)0.360.43(0.07)
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PM6,423,0006,335,00088,000 1.711.590.12
ElementaryCBS10:00PM5,609,0005,163,000446,000 0.890.840.05
How To Get Away W/MurderABC10:00PM7,187,0006,710,000477,000 2.311.950.36
The PlayerNBC10:00PM3,407,0003,437,000(30,000)0.790.730.06










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM6,108,0005,682,000426,000 1.001.07(0.07)
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM7,243,0007,471,000(228,000)1.201.31(0.11)
UndateableNBC8:00PM2,761,0002,506,000255,000 0.800.630.17 vs. REPEAT
MasterChef JrFox8:00PM3,813,0003,849,000(36,000)1.101.23(0.13)
ReignCW8:00PM1,131,0001,030,000101,000 0.300.37(0.07)
Dr. KenABC8:30PM6,105,0005,262,000843,000 1.201.160.04
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PM2,135,0002,061,00074,000 0.600.560.04
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM9,060,0008,467,000593,000 1.101.10-
Shark TankABC9:00PM6,940,0006,139,000801,000 1.701.580.12
GrimmNBC9:00PM3,581,0003,658,000(77,000)0.900.870.03
World's FunniestFox9:00PM2,241,0002,168,00073,000 0.700.74(0.04)
America's Next Top ModelCW9:00PM952,0001,036,000(84,000)0.300.34(0.04)
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM11,000,00010,331,000669,000 1.101.19(0.09)
20/20ABC10:00PM7,047,0005,113,0001,934,000 1.701.200.50
DatelineNBC10:00PM4,643,0003,540,0001,103,000 1.200.830.37










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM3,700,0004,497,000(797,000)0.620.92(0.30)REPEAT vs. 48 Hours
Saturday Night FootballABC8:00PM3,640,0005,884,000(2,244,000)1.101.86(0.76)8-11P
NBC MovieNBC8:00PM2,270,0004,321,000(2,051,000)0.500.78(0.28)8-10P vs. Dateline
College FootballFox8:00PM4,060,0002,795,0001,265,000 1.200.760.44 8-11P
48 Hours MysteryCBS9:00PM4,490,000
4,490,000 0.80
0.80 REPEAT
Democratic DebateCBS9:00PM
8,552,000(8,552,000)
1.67(1.67)
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM5,470,000
5,470,000 1.00
1.00
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM2,230,0002,963,000(733,000)0.600.63(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
TitleNetworkTimeDayTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes







The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PMThu15,194,0003.75
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed8,376,0002.80
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed7,081,0002.23
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed7,926,0002.06
black-ishABC9:30PMWed6,075,0001.86
Life In PiecesCBS8:30PMThu8,349,0001.83
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PMThu6,423,0001.71
MomCBS9:00PMThu7,464,0001.65
Fresh off the BoatABC8:30PMTue3,898,0001.42
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun2,906,0001.39
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun2,690,0001.27
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri7,243,0001.2
Dr. KenABC8:30PMFri6,105,0001.2
The MuppetsABC8:00PMTue3,885,0001.19
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun2,843,0001.19
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun2,747,0001.18REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun2,274,0001.02
GrandfatheredFox8:00PMTue2,978,0001.01
The GrinderFox8:30PMTue2,367,0000.87
The SimpsonsFox7:00PMSun2,298,0000.85REPEAT
UndatelableNBC8:00PMFri2,761,0000.8
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PMFri2,135,0000.6
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

Friday, April 19

none scheduled

Complete TV Listings


Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 15)

Friday, April 19

  • Joey King (Bent) - Watch Joey on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Esther Povitsky (Dollface/Alone Together) and Haley Joel Osment (Future Man/Alpha House/The Jeff Foxworthy Show/Thunder Alley) - Esther and Haley Joel are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Christine Taylor (Search Party/Arrested Development/Hey Dude and David Lascher (Sabrina the Teenage Witch/Blossom/Hey Dude) - Drew is handing the show over to Hey Dude…The 90s Called! Podcast Hosts Christine Taylor and David Lascher to interview her show for a special Drew's Download edition of the show. Christine and Drew reminisce on filming The Wedding Singer together and reveals which role she auditioned for but Drew got instead. Plus, they have a big surprise in store when they reunite Drew with a former castmate on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
  • Michaela Watkins (Dinner with the Parents/Search Party/The Unicorn/Casual/Trophy Wife) and Daniel Thrasher (Dinner with the Parents) - Michaela and Daniel talk about Amazon Freevee's Dinner with the Parents on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Lauren Ash (Not Dead Yet/Superstore/Super Fun Night) - Lauren talks about ABC's Not Dead Yet on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
  • Dulcé Sloan (The Great North) - Dulcé shares easy Mother’s Day craft gift ideas on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
  • Alison Brie (Community/GLOW) - Alison is a guest on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.


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