Week 13 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, December 20, 2015

Week 13 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2015-16 Week 13 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu):

Households: #1. CBS 5.84/10 rating/share (+8% in rating from first four nights week 12); #2. NBC 4.82/8 (-13%); #3. ABC 2.52/4 (-7%); #4. Fox 1.30/2 (-37%); #5. The CW 0.67/1 (-39%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 9.488 million (+9% from first four nights week 12); #2. NBC 7.790 million (-12%); #3. ABC 3.965 million (-9%); #4. Fox 1.979 million (-39%); #5. The CW 1.016 million (-41%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 1.83/6 rating/share (+5% in rating from first four nights week 12); #2. NBC 1.80/6 (+2%); #3. ABC 0.97/3 (-20%); #4. Fox 0.51/2 (-45%); #5. The CW 0.33/1 (-48%).

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 12 (12/7/15-12/13/15, LIVE+SD). NBC won the week in A18-49, thanks to Sunday Night Football of course, as NBC did a 2.13 rating. CBS was #2 with a 1.43 rating. Fox was #3 with a 1.35 rating as it was boosted by an NFL overrrun, while ABC was #4 with a 1.11 rating. Among total viewers, NBC was also #1 with 8.611 million, with CBS #2 at 8.011 million. ABC was #3 with 4.513 million and Fox at #4 with 4.286 million.

For season to-date (9/21/15-12/17/15, LIVE+SD), NBC is #1 in A18-49 with a 2.39 rating, followed by CBS at #2 with a 1.91 rating. Fox at #3 with a 1.66 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.52 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 9.626 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 8.578 million, ABC #3 with 6.100 million and Fox #4 with 5.227 million.

Back to week 13 (Dec. 14-20), 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 13 (Dec. 14-20) Analysis

Last Sunday (Dec. 13)	(Week 12)		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	10,653,000	8,676,000	1,977,000	1.50	1.09	0.41
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	5,264,000	4,416,000	848,000	0.88	0.73	0.15
The Simpsons	Fox	7:00PM			-			-
Football Night in America	NBC	7:30PM	5,691,000	2,681,000	3,010,000	2.00	0.75	1.25
The OT	Fox	7:37PM	13,052,000	16,763,000	(3,711,000)	4.33	5.79	(1.46)
Madam Secretary	CBS	8:00PM	10,136,000	9,331,000	805,000	1.26	1.16	0.10	vs 60 Min(R)
Behind the Magic	ABC	8:00PM	3,432,000	4,561,000	(1,129,000)	0.72	1.33	(0.61)	vs. Once
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM	11,946,000	9,034,000	2,912,000	3.95	2.97	0.98
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	5,970,000	5,528,000	442,000	2.39	2.34	0.05
Sunday Night Football	NBC	8:30PM	20,993,000	19,185,000	1,808,000	7.00	6.71	0.29	831-1121P
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	3,824,000	3,945,000	(121,000)	1.68	1.73	(0.05)
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM	8,493,000		8,493,000	1.12		1.12
Sinatra at 100	CBS	9:00PM		8,782,000	(8,782,000)		0.83	(0.83)
Blood & Oil	ABC	9:00PM	3,129,000	3,234,000	(105,000)	0.75	0.88	(0.13)
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	3,739,000	3,631,000	108,000	1.72	1.66	0.06
Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	3,160,000	3,577,000	(417,000)	1.33	1.35	(0.02)
CSI: Cyber	CBS	10:00PM	5,932,000		5,932,000	0.82		0.82
Quantico	ABC	10:00PM	4,557,000	4,390,000	167,000	1.29	1.19	0.10
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	7,275,000	7,665,000	(390,000)	1.52	1.53	(0.01)
Great Xmas Light Fight	ABC	8:00PM	4,388,000	5,139,000	(751,000)	1.09	1.20	(0.11)	8-10P
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	14,033,000	12,248,000	1,785,000	3.23	2.78	0.45	8-10P
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM	1,338,000		1,338,000	0.41		0.41	REPEAT
Paley: TV's Funniest Animated	Fox	8:00PM		1,668,000	(1,668,000)		0.62	(0.62)
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show	CW	8:00PM	1,195,000	1,038,000	157,000	0.38	0.33	0.05	vs.Flash(R)
Scorpion	CBS	9:00PM	9,276,000	9,303,000	(27,000)	1.84	1.71	0.13
Bones	Fox	9:00PM	1,467,000		1,467,000	0.35		0.35	REPEAT
Jane the Virgin	CW	9:00PM	983,000	958,000	25,000	0.35	0.30	0.05	REPEAT vs. Arrow(R)
NCIS LA	CBS	10:00PM	9,216,000	9,523,000	(307,000)	1.40	1.44	(0.04)
Great Holiday Baking	ABC	10:00PM	3,328,000	3,724,000	(396,000)	0.90	0.93	(0.03)
Telenovela	NBC	10:00PM		5,338,000	(5,338,000)		1.40	(1.40)
Telenovela	NBC	10:30PM		3,350,000	(3,350,000)		0.86	(0.86)
Adele Live in NY	NBC	10:00PM	11,274,000		11,274,000	3.00		3.00

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	15,531,000	11,414,000	4,117,000	2.10	1.41	0.69	vs. REPEAT
Toy Story of Terror	ABC	8:00PM	3,460,000	3,812,000	(352,000)	1.08	1.06	0.02	REPEAT vs Muppets
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	8,473,000	13,129,000	(4,656,000)	1.81	2.76	(0.95)	REPEAT
Grandfathered	Fox	8:00PM	1,991,000		1,991,000	0.61		0.61	REPEAT
Scream Queens	Fox	8:00PM		2,526,000	(2,526,000)		0.94	(0.94)
The Flash	CW	8:00PM	1,120,000	3,554,000	(2,434,000)	0.31	1.26	(0.95)	REPEAT
Shrek the Halls	ABC	8:30PM	3,318,000	3,942,000	(624,000)	1.01	1.18	(0.17)	REPEAT vs. Boat
The Grinder	Fox	8:30PM	1,533,000		1,533,000	0.46		0.46	REPEAT
NCIS: New Orleans	CBS	9:00PM	12,091,000	9,370,000	2,721,000	1.66	1.32	0.34	vs. REPEAT
I Want a Dog Xmas Charlie Brown	ABC	9:00PM	3,286,000	3,849,000	(563,000)	0.99	1.35	(0.36)	REPEAT vs. SHIELD
The Voice	NBC	9:00PM	12,690,000		12,690,000	2.91		2.91	FINALE 9-11P
Chicago Med	NBC	9:00PM		9,595,000	(9,595,000)		2.10	(2.10)
Grandfathered	Fox	9:00PM	1,326,000		1,326,000	0.42		0.42	REPEAT
iZombie	CW	9:00PM	557,000	1,367,000	(810,000)	0.18	0.48	(0.30)	REPEAT
The Grinder	Fox	9:30PM	1,152,000		1,152,000	0.41		0.41	REPEAT
Limitless	CBS	10:00PM	6,626,000	6,603,000	23,000	1.26	2.32	(1.06)	vs. Victoria
Shark Tank	ABC	10:00PM	2,475,000	2,421,000	54,000	0.75	0.69	0.06	REPEAT
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM		9,134,000	(9,134,000)		2.00	(2.00)

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	9,454,000	9,906,000	(452,000)	2.20	2.33	(0.13)	FINALE 8-1012P vs. 8-9P
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	5,467,000	8,058,000	(2,591,000)	1.27	1.99	(0.72)	REPEAT
Elf Buddy's Xmas	NBC	8:00PM	3,010,000		3,010,000	0.78		0.78	REPEAT
Matt Franco's Magic	NBC	8:00PM		4,523,000	(4,523,000)		0.96	(0.96)
Empire	Fox	8:00PM	2,734,000	3,377,000	(643,000)	0.75	0.98	(0.23)	REPEAT
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	1,114,000	2,820,000	(1,706,000)	0.32	1.01	(0.69)	REPEAT
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	4,578,000	7,017,000	(2,439,000)	1.25	1.99	(0.74)	REPEAT
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM		9,273,000	(9,273,000)		1.92	(1.92)
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	4,824,000	8,197,000	(3,373,000)	1.40	2.63	(1.23)	REPEAT
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	3,394,000		3,394,000	0.71		0.71	REPEAT
Rosewood	Fox	9:00PM	2,834,000	5,099,000	(2,265,000)	0.64	1.47	(0.83)	REPEAT vs. Taraji & Terrence
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	949,000	1,896,000	(947,000)	0.34	0.74	(0.40)	REPEAT
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	3,986,000	5,970,000	(1,984,000)	1.16	1.69	(0.53)	REPEAT
Survivor Reunion	CBS	10:12PM	6,491,000	8,384,000	(1,893,000)	1.65	1.45	0.20	vs. Code
Nashville on the Record	ABC	10:00PM	2,522,000	4,137,000	(1,615,000)	0.44	0.83	(0.39)	vs. Nashville
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM	4,598,000	3,527,000	1,071,000	0.94	0.92	0.02	REPEAT vs. Illusionists

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	17,225,000	15,269,000	1,956,000	4.14	3.81	0.33
Prep & Landing	ABC	8:00PM	3,388,000		3,388,000	0.82		0.82	REPEAT
Toy Story Special	ABC	8:00PM		3,327,000	(3,327,000)		0.93	(0.93)
Murray Saved Xmas	NBC	8:00PM	2,205,000	7,260,000	(5,055,000)	0.53	1.15	(0.62)	vs. Buble
American Country	Fox	8:00PM	2,685,000	4,627,000	(1,942,000)	0.51	0.94	(0.43)	vs. Bones(R)
Jingle Ball 2015	CW	8:00PM	1,194,000		1,194,000	0.42		0.42	8-930P
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM		1,178,000	(1,178,000)		0.52	(0.52)
Life In Pieces	CBS	8:30PM	10,260,000	8,240,000	2,020,000	2.24	1.95	0.29
Prep & Landing 2	ABC	8:30PM	3,220,000		3,220,000	0.87		0.87	REPEAT
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	8,952,000	6,870,000	2,082,000	1.82	1.60	0.22
Modern Family	ABC	8:00PM	3,220,000		3,220,000	0.87		0.87	REPEAT
ABC Movie: Toy Story	ABC	9:00PM		3,127,000	(3,127,000)		1.04	(1.04)
Kelly Clarkson Xmas	NBC	9:00PM	3,525,000		3,525,000	0.63		0.63	REPEAT
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors	NBC	9:00PM		13,028,000	(13,028,000)		1.84	(1.84)
World's Funniest	Fox	9:00PM	1,775,000	4,423,000	(2,648,000)	0.50	0.95	(0.45)	vs. Bones(R)
The Originals	CW	9:00PM		970,000	(970,000)		0.43	(0.43)
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:30PM	6,917,000	5,701,000	1,216,000	1.61	1.51	0.10
Barbara Walters 10 Most...	ABC	9:30PM	6,240,000		6,240,000	1.00		1.00	930-11P
Whose Line Is It	CW	9:30PM	837,000		837,000	0.28		0.28	REPEAT
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	5,915,000	5,004,000	911,000	1.03	0.96	0.07
Last Man Standing	ABC	10:00PM			-			-
Running Wild w/Bear Grylls	NBC	10:00PM	3,548,000		3,548,000	0.92		0.92

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
Frosty the Snowman	CBS	8:00PM	4,641,000		4,641,000	1.00		1.00	REPEAT
The Amazing Race	CBS	8:00PM		6,159,000	(6,159,000)		1.05	(1.05)
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	4,614,000	6,836,000	(2,222,000)	0.70	1.27	(0.57)	REPEAT
Caught on Camera	NBC	8:00PM	3,406,000		3,406,000	0.70		0.70
Undateable	NBC	8:00PM		2,741,000	(2,741,000)		0.72	(0.72)
MasterChef Jr	Fox	8:00PM	3,941,000	3,793,000	148,000	1.10	1.17	(0.07)
Grandma Reindeer	CW	8:00PM	1,397,000		1,397,000	0.40		0.40	REPEAT
Hollywood Xmas Parade	CW	8:00PM		1,405,000	(1,405,000)		0.26	(0.26)
Frosty Returns	CBS	8:30PM	4,096,000		4,096,000	0.90		0.90	REPEAT
Yes, Virginia	ABC	8:30PM	2,627,000	4,795,000	(2,168,000)	0.50	1.07	(0.57)	REPEAT vs. Dr. Ken
Truth Be Told	NBC	8:30PM		2,088,000	(2,088,000)		0.59	(0.59)
Home for the Holidays	CBS	9:00PM	3,286,000	8,125,000	(4,839,000)	0.60	1.04	(0.44)	vs. Five-0
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	3,738,000	5,995,000	(2,257,000)	0.80	1.35	(0.55)	REPEAT
Dateline	NBC	9:00PM	5,646,000		5,646,000	1.10		1.10	9-11P
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM		3,644,000	(3,644,000)		0.87	(0.87)
World's Funniest	Fox	9:00PM	1,803,000	1,917,000	(114,000)	0.60	0.66	(0.06)	FINALE
Penn & Teller	CW	9:00PM	1,343,000		1,343,000	0.30		0.30	REPEAT
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	6,623,000	9,946,000	(3,323,000)	0.80	1.07	(0.27)	REPEAT
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	3,326,000	4,514,000	(1,188,000)	0.70	0.86	(0.16)
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM		4,135,000	(4,135,000)		0.91	(0.91)

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	5,150,000	4,616,000	534,000	0.90	1.29	(0.39)	REPEAT vs. Rudolph(R)
ABC News: Democratic Debate	ABC	8:00PM	6,710,000	4,669,000	2,041,000	1.10	0.94	0.16	8-11P vs. ABC Movie
The Wiz Live!	NBC	8:00PM	1,590,000		1,590,000	0.40		0.40	REPEAT 8-11P
Caught on Camera Nick Cannon	NBC	8:00PM		1,735,000	(1,735,000)		0.31	(0.31)
UFC Fight Night	Fox	8:00PM	2,280,000		2,280,000	0.90		0.90	8-10P
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM		869,000	(869,000)		0.20	(0.20)
NBC Premier Boxing	NBC	8:30PM		1,817,000	(1,817,000)		0.42	(0.42)
Crimetime Saturday	CBS	9:00PM	5,200,000	3,295,000	1,905,000	1.10	0.76	0.34	REPEAT vs. Flight Xmas
Rosewood	Fox	9:00PM		1,317,000	(1,317,000)		0.30	(0.30)
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	5,800,000	4,040,000	1,760,000	1.30	0.69	0.61
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM			-			-

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 13 (Dec. 14-20) 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	17,225,000	4.14
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	5,970,000	2.39
Life In Pieces	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	10,260,000	2.24
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	8,952,000	1.82
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	3,739,000	1.72
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	3,824,000	1.68
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	6,917,000	1.61
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	4,824,000	1.40	REPEAT
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	3,160,000	1.33
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	5,467,000	1.27	REPEAT
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	4,578,000	1.25	REPEAT
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	3,986,000	1.16	REPEAT
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Thu	3,220,000	0.87	REPEAT
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	4,614,000	0.7	REPEAT
Grandfathered	Fox	8:00PM	Tue	1,991,000	0.61	REPEAT
The Grinder	Fox	8:30PM	Tue	1,533,000	0.46	REPEAT
Grandfathered	Fox	9:00PM	Tue	1,326,000	0.42	REPEAT
The Grinder	Fox	9:30PM	Tue	1,152,000	0.41	REPEAT
Telenovela	NBC	8:30PM	Mon			preempted
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:30PM	Tue			preempted
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	Fri			preempted
The Muppets	ABC	8:00PM	Tue			preempted
Undatelable	NBC	8:00PM	Fri			preempted
Truth Be Told	NBC	8:30PM	Fri			preempted
Superstore	NBC	8:00PM	Mon			preempted
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	Sun			preempted
The Simpsons	Fox	7:00PM	Sun			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

Sunday, May 11

The Simpsons - "Full Heart, Empty Pool" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Homer and Grampa team up to create a new sport that rivals pickleball, until Homer kicks Grampa off.

Family Guy - "One Foot in Front of the Mother" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Due to a police complaint about his excessive barking, Brian has to wear a shock collar; looking to join an after-school team, Chris discovers a talent for speed walking.

Krapopolis - "Don Tyxote" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Ty gets a fancy new suit and with it, the confidence to invade Persia; Hippo is left home to defend the throne; Deliria and Shlub role-play.

The Great North - "Sunset Beeflevard Adventure" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Judy joins the cast of a dinner theater production; Wolf and Honeybee help Moon sell jerky door-to-door.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of May 5)

Friday, May 9

Paul Rudd (The Shrink Next Door/Living with Yourself/Wild Oats) - Watch Paul on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Matt Bomer (Mid-Century Modern) - Matt appears on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Asif Ali (Deli Boys) and Saagar Shaikh (Deli Boys) - Asif and Saagar are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Busy Philipps (Girls5eva/Vice Principals/Cougar Town/Love, Inc.) - Busy chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Christine Baranski (The Big Bang Theory/Happy Family/Welcome to New York/Cybill) - Christine talks about Nine Perfect Strangers on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Holly Robinson Peete (Hangin' with Mr. Cooper/For Your Love/Like Family/Love, Inc.) - Holly swings by for a chat about her new film Hats Off to Love on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones) and Alyson Hannigan (How I Met Your Mother/Free Spirit) - NBC's Today catches up with Sarah and Alyson in the 9am hour.
Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan) - In this a little bit extra episode Drew shares more of her conversation with Brooke at the news desk on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Rebel Wilson (Super Fun Night) - Rebel joins Sherri to talk about starring in the new film Juliet & Romeo, so check your local listings.
Terri J. Vaughn (She the People/Mann & Wife/Meet the Browns/All of Us/The Steve Harvey Show) - Terri talks about starring in the new Netflix series She the People on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Julia Sweeney (Shrill/Work in Progress/Maybe It's Me/George and Leo) and Marsha Mason (Grace and Frankie/The Middle/Sibs) - Julia and Marsha talk about My First Ex-Husband on PIX11 Morinng News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.