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

Wednesday, December 7

The Conners - "The Dog Days of Christmas" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The holidays are approaching and Dan meets his mother-in-law for the first time. Elsewhere, Darlene helps Becky with a parenting problem.

The Golbergs - "Worst Grinch Ever" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Sleigh bells are ringing! When Erica buys a festive baby toy, Beverly goes full on Grinch in an attempt to steal Christmas. Meanwhile, Adam discovers some surprising information about Brea, and the JTP host their first holiday party.

Abbott Elementary - "Holiday Hookah" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
On the last day of school before winter break, Janine is convinced by her friend to go to a popular Hookah Club where she runs into unexpected colleagues. Elsewhere, Jacob crashes Barbara and Melissa’s traditional holiday dinner and in the process begins to learn the true meaning of Christmas.

Home Economics - "Santa Suit Rental, $25 Per Day" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
The most wonderful time of the year brings some unforeseen financial troubles for one member of the Hayworth family. With the help of the entire brood and some holiday magic, the Hayworths are reminded that there’s nothing better than being home for the holidays.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Mr. Bills" (BET, 8:00PM ET/PT)
When Curtis throws a fit about all the money he and Ella are spending, he implements drastic cost-cutting measures; things backfire when Ella follows his direction and begins cutting back on the things he enjoys.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Fight the Power" (BET, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Phillip has been very responsible and begs to drive Jeremy's new car; Jeremy gives him the opportunity to drive, Philip wrecks Jeremy's new car after a night out with his friends.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 5)

Wednesday, December 7

Will Ferrell (The Office/The Oblongs) - Watch Will on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Lil Rel Howery (Rel/The Carmichael Show) - Lil Rel appears on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Kumail Nanjiani (Bless the Harts/Silicon Valley) - Kumail is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Lisa Ann Walter (Abbott Elementary/Emeril/Life's Work/My Wildest Dreams) - Lisa will be on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Zoey Deutch (The Suite Life on Deck) - Zoey gives details on the new movie Something from Tiffany's on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Mindy Kaling (The Mindy Project/The Office) - Mindy dishes on how she's gearing up for the holidays with her two young children, her new book studio and more on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Don Cheadle (The Wonder Years/Black Monday/House of Lies/The Golden Palace) - Don will be on The Jennifer Hudson Show, so check your local listings.
Whoopi Goldberg (Whoopi/Bagdad Cafe) - Whoopi sits down with Sherri to discuss her new holiday movie, A New Orleans Noel, book, Two Old Broads and her LEGENDARY Christmas sweater line on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Judy Greer (Reboot/Kidding/Married/Mad Love/Miss Guided) - Judy talks about Reboot on E! News on E! at 11:30pm.
Liza Lapira (9JKL/Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life/Super Fun Night/Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23/Traffic Light) - Liza is a guest on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.