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 WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM10,653,0008,676,0001,977,000 1.501.090.41
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM5,264,0004,416,000848,000 0.880.730.15
The SimpsonsFox7:00PM

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Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM5,691,0002,681,0003,010,000 2.000.751.25
The OTFox7:37PM13,052,00016,763,000(3,711,000)4.335.79(1.46)
Madam SecretaryCBS8:00PM10,136,0009,331,000805,000 1.261.160.10 vs 60 Min(R)
Behind the MagicABC8:00PM3,432,0004,561,000(1,129,000)0.721.33(0.61)vs. Once
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM11,946,0009,034,0002,912,000 3.952.970.98
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM5,970,0005,528,000442,000 2.392.340.05
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM20,993,00019,185,0001,808,000 7.006.710.29 831-1121P
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PM3,824,0003,945,000(121,000)1.681.73(0.05)
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM8,493,000
8,493,000 1.12
1.12
Sinatra at 100CBS9:00PM
8,782,000(8,782,000)
0.83(0.83)
Blood & OilABC9:00PM3,129,0003,234,000(105,000)0.750.88(0.13)
Family GuyFox9:00PM3,739,0003,631,000108,000 1.721.660.06
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM3,160,0003,577,000(417,000)1.331.35(0.02)
CSI: CyberCBS10:00PM5,932,000
5,932,000 0.82
0.82
QuanticoABC10:00PM4,557,0004,390,000167,000 1.291.190.10
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SupergirlCBS8:00PM7,275,0007,665,000(390,000)1.521.53(0.01)
Great Xmas Light FightABC8:00PM4,388,0005,139,000(751,000)1.091.20(0.11)8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM14,033,00012,248,0001,785,000 3.232.780.45 8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM1,338,000
1,338,000 0.41
0.41 REPEAT
Paley: TV's Funniest AnimatedFox8:00PM
1,668,000(1,668,000)
0.62(0.62)
Victoria's Secret Fashion ShowCW8:00PM1,195,0001,038,000157,000 0.380.330.05 vs.Flash(R)
ScorpionCBS9:00PM9,276,0009,303,000(27,000)1.841.710.13
BonesFox9:00PM1,467,000
1,467,000 0.35
0.35 REPEAT
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM983,000958,00025,000 0.350.300.05 REPEAT vs. Arrow(R)
NCIS LACBS10:00PM9,216,0009,523,000(307,000)1.401.44(0.04)
Great Holiday BakingABC10:00PM3,328,0003,724,000(396,000)0.900.93(0.03)
TelenovelaNBC10:00PM
5,338,000(5,338,000)
1.40(1.40)
TelenovelaNBC10:30PM
3,350,000(3,350,000)
0.86(0.86)
Adele Live in NYNBC10:00PM11,274,000
11,274,000 3.00
3.00










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM15,531,00011,414,0004,117,000 2.101.410.69 vs. REPEAT
Toy Story of TerrorABC8:00PM3,460,0003,812,000(352,000)1.081.060.02 REPEAT vs Muppets
The VoiceNBC8:00PM8,473,00013,129,000(4,656,000)1.812.76(0.95)REPEAT
GrandfatheredFox8:00PM1,991,000
1,991,000 0.61
0.61 REPEAT
Scream QueensFox8:00PM
2,526,000(2,526,000)
0.94(0.94)
The FlashCW8:00PM1,120,0003,554,000(2,434,000)0.311.26(0.95)REPEAT
Shrek the HallsABC8:30PM3,318,0003,942,000(624,000)1.011.18(0.17)REPEAT vs. Boat
The GrinderFox8:30PM1,533,000
1,533,000 0.46
0.46 REPEAT
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM12,091,0009,370,0002,721,000 1.661.320.34 vs. REPEAT
I Want a Dog Xmas Charlie BrownABC9:00PM3,286,0003,849,000(563,000)0.991.35(0.36)REPEAT vs. SHIELD
The VoiceNBC9:00PM12,690,000
12,690,000 2.91
2.91 FINALE 9-11P
Chicago MedNBC9:00PM
9,595,000(9,595,000)
2.10(2.10)
GrandfatheredFox9:00PM1,326,000
1,326,000 0.42
0.42 REPEAT
iZombieCW9:00PM557,0001,367,000(810,000)0.180.48(0.30)REPEAT
The GrinderFox9:30PM1,152,000
1,152,000 0.41
0.41 REPEAT
LimitlessCBS10:00PM6,626,0006,603,00023,000 1.262.32(1.06)vs. Victoria
Shark TankABC10:00PM2,475,0002,421,00054,000 0.750.690.06 REPEAT
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM
9,134,000(9,134,000)
2.00(2.00)










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM9,454,0009,906,000(452,000)2.202.33(0.13)FINALE 8-1012P vs. 8-9P
The MiddleABC8:00PM5,467,0008,058,000(2,591,000)1.271.99(0.72)REPEAT
Elf Buddy's XmasNBC8:00PM3,010,000
3,010,000 0.78
0.78 REPEAT
Matt Franco's MagicNBC8:00PM
4,523,000(4,523,000)
0.96(0.96)
EmpireFox8:00PM2,734,0003,377,000(643,000)0.750.98(0.23)REPEAT
ArrowCW8:00PM1,114,0002,820,000(1,706,000)0.321.01(0.69)REPEAT
The GoldbergsABC8:30PM4,578,0007,017,000(2,439,000)1.251.99(0.74)REPEAT
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM
9,273,000(9,273,000)
1.92(1.92)
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM4,824,0008,197,000(3,373,000)1.402.63(1.23)REPEAT
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM3,394,000
3,394,000 0.71
0.71 REPEAT
RosewoodFox9:00PM2,834,0005,099,000(2,265,000)0.641.47(0.83)REPEAT vs. Taraji & Terrence
SupernaturalCW9:00PM949,0001,896,000(947,000)0.340.74(0.40)REPEAT
black-ishABC9:30PM3,986,0005,970,000(1,984,000)1.161.69(0.53)REPEAT
Survivor ReunionCBS10:12PM6,491,0008,384,000(1,893,000)1.651.450.20 vs. Code
Nashville on the RecordABC10:00PM2,522,0004,137,000(1,615,000)0.440.83(0.39)vs. Nashville
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM4,598,0003,527,0001,071,000 0.940.920.02 REPEAT vs. Illusionists










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM17,225,00015,269,0001,956,000 4.143.810.33
Prep & LandingABC8:00PM3,388,000
3,388,000 0.82
0.82 REPEAT
Toy Story SpecialABC8:00PM
3,327,000(3,327,000)
0.93(0.93)
Murray Saved XmasNBC8:00PM2,205,0007,260,000(5,055,000)0.531.15(0.62)vs. Buble
American CountryFox8:00PM2,685,0004,627,000(1,942,000)0.510.94(0.43)vs. Bones(R)
Jingle Ball 2015CW8:00PM1,194,000
1,194,000 0.42
0.42 8-930P
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM
1,178,000(1,178,000)
0.52(0.52)
Life In PiecesCBS8:30PM10,260,0008,240,0002,020,000 2.241.950.29
Prep & Landing 2ABC8:30PM3,220,000
3,220,000 0.87
0.87 REPEAT
MomCBS9:00PM8,952,0006,870,0002,082,000 1.821.600.22
Modern FamilyABC8:00PM3,220,000
3,220,000 0.87
0.87 REPEAT
ABC Movie: Toy StoryABC9:00PM
3,127,000(3,127,000)
1.04(1.04)
Kelly Clarkson XmasNBC9:00PM3,525,000
3,525,000 0.63
0.63 REPEAT
Dolly Parton's Coat of Many ColorsNBC9:00PM
13,028,000(13,028,000)
1.84(1.84)
World's FunniestFox9:00PM1,775,0004,423,000(2,648,000)0.500.95(0.45)vs. Bones(R)
The OriginalsCW9:00PM
970,000(970,000)
0.43(0.43)
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PM6,917,0005,701,0001,216,000 1.611.510.10
Barbara Walters 10 Most...ABC9:30PM6,240,000
6,240,000 1.00
1.00 930-11P
Whose Line Is ItCW9:30PM837,000
837,000 0.28
0.28 REPEAT
ElementaryCBS10:00PM5,915,0005,004,000911,000 1.030.960.07
Last Man StandingABC10:00PM

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Running Wild w/Bear GryllsNBC10:00PM3,548,000
3,548,000 0.92
0.92










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Frosty the SnowmanCBS8:00PM4,641,000
4,641,000 1.00
1.00 REPEAT
The Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM
6,159,000(6,159,000)
1.05(1.05)
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM4,614,0006,836,000(2,222,000)0.701.27(0.57)REPEAT
Caught on CameraNBC8:00PM3,406,000
3,406,000 0.70
0.70
UndateableNBC8:00PM
2,741,000(2,741,000)
0.72(0.72)
MasterChef JrFox8:00PM3,941,0003,793,000148,000 1.101.17(0.07)
Grandma ReindeerCW8:00PM1,397,000
1,397,000 0.40
0.40 REPEAT
Hollywood Xmas ParadeCW8:00PM
1,405,000(1,405,000)
0.26(0.26)
Frosty ReturnsCBS8:30PM4,096,000
4,096,000 0.90
0.90 REPEAT
Yes, VirginiaABC8:30PM2,627,0004,795,000(2,168,000)0.501.07(0.57)REPEAT vs. Dr. Ken
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PM
2,088,000(2,088,000)
0.59(0.59)
Home for the HolidaysCBS9:00PM3,286,0008,125,000(4,839,000)0.601.04(0.44)vs. Five-0
Shark TankABC9:00PM3,738,0005,995,000(2,257,000)0.801.35(0.55)REPEAT
DatelineNBC9:00PM5,646,000
5,646,000 1.10
1.10 9-11P
GrimmNBC9:00PM
3,644,000(3,644,000)
0.87(0.87)
World's FunniestFox9:00PM1,803,0001,917,000(114,000)0.600.66(0.06)FINALE
Penn & TellerCW9:00PM1,343,000
1,343,000 0.30
0.30 REPEAT
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM6,623,0009,946,000(3,323,000)0.801.07(0.27)REPEAT
20/20ABC10:00PM3,326,0004,514,000(1,188,000)0.700.86(0.16)
DatelineNBC10:00PM
4,135,000(4,135,000)
0.91(0.91)










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM5,150,0004,616,000534,000 0.901.29(0.39)REPEAT vs. Rudolph(R)
ABC News: Democratic DebateABC8:00PM6,710,0004,669,0002,041,000 1.100.940.16 8-11P vs. ABC Movie
The Wiz Live!NBC8:00PM1,590,000
1,590,000 0.40
0.40 REPEAT 8-11P
Caught on Camera Nick CannonNBC8:00PM
1,735,000(1,735,000)
0.31(0.31)
UFC Fight NightFox8:00PM2,280,000
2,280,000 0.90
0.90 8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM
869,000(869,000)
0.20(0.20)
NBC Premier BoxingNBC8:30PM
1,817,000(1,817,000)
0.42(0.42)
Crimetime SaturdayCBS9:00PM5,200,0003,295,0001,905,000 1.100.760.34 REPEAT vs. Flight Xmas
RosewoodFox9:00PM
1,317,000(1,317,000)
0.30(0.30)
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM5,800,0004,040,0001,760,000 1.300.690.61
SNL(R) NBC10:00PM

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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
TitleNetworkTimeDayTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes







The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PMThu17,225,0004.14
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun5,970,0002.39
Life In PiecesCBS8:30PMThu10,260,0002.24
MomCBS9:00PMThu8,952,0001.82
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun3,739,0001.72
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:30PMSun3,824,0001.68
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PMThu6,917,0001.61
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed4,824,0001.40REPEAT
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun3,160,0001.33
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed5,467,0001.27REPEAT
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed4,578,0001.25REPEAT
black-ishABC9:30PMWed3,986,0001.16REPEAT
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMThu3,220,0000.87REPEAT
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri4,614,0000.7REPEAT
GrandfatheredFox8:00PMTue1,991,0000.61REPEAT
The GrinderFox8:30PMTue1,533,0000.46REPEAT
GrandfatheredFox9:00PMTue1,326,0000.42REPEAT
The GrinderFox9:30PMTue1,152,0000.41REPEAT
TelenovelaNBC8:30PMMon

preempted
Fresh off the BoatABC8:30PMTue

preempted
Dr. KenABC8:30PMFri

preempted
The MuppetsABC8:00PMTue

preempted
UndatelableNBC8:00PMFri

preempted
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PMFri

preempted
SuperstoreNBC8:00PMMon

preempted
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun

preempted
The SimpsonsFox7:00PMSun

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

Tuesday, October 21

none scheduled

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of October 20)

Tuesday, October 21

  • Kumail Nanjiani (Bless the Harts/Silicon Valley) - Catch Kumail on a repet of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Reneé Rapp (The Sex Lives of College Girls) - Reneé is a musical guest on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Michael J. Fox (Family Ties/Spin City/The Michael J. Fox Show) - Michael appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Larry David (Curb Your Entusiasm/Seinfeld) - Larry stops by Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Joel Kim Booster (Loot/Shrill) - Joel appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Allison Williams (Girls) - Andy Cohen interviews Allison on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 10pm on Bravo.
  • Brie Larson (United States of Tara/Raising Dad) - Brie talks about Party People: A Cookbook for Creative Celebrations with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Jackie Tohn (Nobody Wants This/GLOW) - Jackie dishes on Nobody Wants This on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
  • Adam Brody (Nobody Wants This/Burning Love) - Adam talks about Nobody Wants This on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
  • Angela Kinsey (The Office/The Hotwives of Orlando) - Angela and her husband Josh Snyder talk about You Can Make This in the 9am hour.
  • Brittany Snow (Ben and Kate) - Brittany is telling Drew about her new crime series Murdaugh Murders and her hit show The Hunting Wives on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.


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