Week 29 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, April 10, 2016

Week 29 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2015-16 Week 29 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu, LIVE+SD):

Households: #1. CBS 5.07/9 rating/share (+2% in rating from first four nights week 28); #2. Fox 4.74/8 (+31%); #3. ABC 4.03/7 (+3%); #4. NBC 3.98/7 (-13%); #5. The CW 0.82/1 (-20%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 8.097 million (+1% from first four nights week 28); #2. Fox 7.794 million (+33%); #3. NBC 6.214 million (-13%); #4. ABC 6.152 million (+5%); #5. The CW 1.323 million (-21%).
Adults 18-49: #1. Fox 2.05/7 rating/share (+15% in rating from first four nights week 28); #2. CBS 1.43/5 (-7%); #3. ABC 1.38/5 (+11%); #4. NBC 1.31/4 (-18%); #5. The CW 0.47/2 (-27%).

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 28 (3/28-4/3/16, LIVE+SD). CBS won the week in A18-49 with a 1.44 rating. NBC was #2 with a 1.24 rating. Fox was a close #3 with a 1.23 rating, while ABC was #4 with a 1.04 rating. Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 7.943 million, with NBC #2 at 6.008 million. ABC was #3 with 4.825 million and Fox at #4 with 3.968 million.

For season to-date (9/21/15-4/7/16, LIVE+SD), CBS is #1 in A18-49 with a 1.94 rating, followed by NBC at #2 with a 1.84 rating. It's gonna be a race to the finish in May to see who is #1. Fox at #3 with a 1.59 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.37 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 9.511 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 7.120 million, ABC at #3 with 5.499 million and Fox at #4 with 5.110 million.

Back to week 29 (4/4-4/10/16), 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 29 (April 4-10) Analysis

Last Sunday (Apr 3)	(Week 28)		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	9,526,000	7,374,000	2,152,000	1.11	0.86	0.25
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	4,938,000	4,582,200	355,800	1.05	0.77	0.28	vs. REPEAT
Little Big Shots	NBC	7:00PM	5,408,000	4,029,000	1,379,000	0.78	0.70	0.08	REPEAT
Bordertown	Fox	7:00PM	997,000		997,000	0.40		0.40
Grease Live!	Fox	7:00PM		1,541,000	(1,541,000)		0.44	(0.44)
Cooper Barrett's Guide	Fox	7:30PM	966,000		966,000	0.44		0.44
ACM Awards	CBS	8:00PM	11,203,000		11,203,000	2.25		2.25	8-11P
Madam Secretary	CBS	8:00PM		8,496,000	(8,496,000)		0.96	(0.96)
Once Upona a Time	ABC	8:00PM	3,777,000	3,509,000	268,000	1.10	1.01	0.09
Little Big Shots	NBC	8:00PM	11,329,000	10,570,000	759,000	1.84	1.90	(0.06)
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	2,315,000		2,315,000	1.04		1.04
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	2,050,000		2,050,000	0.97		0.97
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM		7,505,000	(7,505,000)		0.88	(0.88)
The Family	ABC	9:00PM	3,126,000	2,607,000	519,000	0.71	0.63	0.08
The Carmichael Show	NBC	9:00PM	4,676,000	4,423,000	253,000	0.97	0.99	(0.02)
Bob's Burgers	Fox	9:00PM	1,989,000		1,989,000	0.93		0.93
Crowded	NBC	9:30PM	3,474,000	3,523,000	(49,000)	0.77	0.83	(0.06)
Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	2,111,000		2,111,000	0.86		0.86
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM		5,164,000	(5,164,000)		0.75	(0.75)
Quantico	ABC	10:00PM	3,682,000	3,385,000	297,000	0.97	0.87	0.10
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM	3,731,000	2,714,000	1,017,000	0.81	0.68	0.13	REPEAT vs. Game Night


Monday			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	6,679,000		6,679,000	1.45		1.45	REPEAT
Supergirl	CBS	8:00PM		7,166,000	(7,166,000)		1.71	(1.71)
Dancing w/the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	11,722,000	11,971,000	(249,000)	1.75	1.68	0.07	8-10P
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	10,427,000	11,380,000	(953,000)	2.45	2.81	(0.36)	8-10P
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM	1,801,000	3,815,000	(2,014,000)	0.54	1.33	(0.79)	REPEAT
iZombie	CW	8:00PM	699,000	860,000	(161,000)	0.23	0.33	(0.10)	REPEAT vs. Crazy
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:30PM	7,062,000		7,062,000	1.62		1.62	REPEAT
Scorpion	CBS	9:00PM	5,471,000	8,765,000	(3,294,000)	1.00	1.63	(0.63)	REPEAT
Lucifer	Fox	9:00PM	2,032,000	3,757,000	(1,725,000)	0.61	1.24	(0.63)	REPEAT
Jane the Virgin	CW	9:00PM	475,000	939,000	(464,000)	0.16	0.38	(0.22)	REPEAT
NCIS: LA	CBS	10:00PM	5,411,000	8,909,000	(3,498,000)	0.80	1.25	(0.45)	REPEAT
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	6,372,000	4,032,000	2,340,000	1.07	0.66	0.41	vs. Catch(R)
Blindspot	NBC	10:00PM	5,536,000	5,985,000	(449,000)	1.35	1.58	(0.23)

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	15,669,000	10,380,000	5,289,000	2.01	1.25	0.76	vs. REPEAT
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:00PM	4,231,000	4,630,000	(399,000)	1.10	1.24	(0.14)
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	6,719,000	11,099,000	(4,380,000)	1.36	2.39	(1.03)	REPEAT
American Idol	Fox	8:00PM	5,979,000		5,979,000	1.43		1.43	8-930P
New Girl	Fox	8:00PM		2,206,000	(2,206,000)		0.91	(0.91)
The Flash	CW	8:00PM	1,347,000	3,392,000	(2,045,000)	0.43	1.33	(0.90)	REPEAT
The Real O'Neals	ABC	8:30PM	3,648,000	3,672,000	(24,000)	1.04	1.04	-
Grandfathered	Fox	8:30PM		1,326,000	(1,326,000)		0.50	(0.50)
NCIS: New Orleans	CBS	9:00PM	12,276,000	8,893,000	3,383,000	1.69	1.18	0.51	vs. REPEAT
Marvel's Agents of SHIELD	ABC	9:00PM	2,805,000	3,202,000	(397,000)	0.89	1.01	(0.12)
Chicago Med	NBC	9:00PM	7,228,000	8,679,000	(1,451,000)	1.50	1.80	(0.30)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	9:00PM		2,015,000	(2,015,000)		0.88	(0.88)
iZombie	CW	9:00PM	1,071,000	1,253,000	(182,000)	0.40	0.49	(0.09)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	9:30PM	2,709,000	1,263,000	1,446,000	0.92	0.41	0.51	vs. Grinder(R)
Limitless	CBS	10:00PM	6,068,000	4,169,000	1,899,000	1.11	0.87	0.24	vs. Late Late Show
Beyond the Tank	ABC	10:00PM	1,883,000	2,117,000	(234,000)	0.46	0.54	(0.08)
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	7,679,000	8,657,000	(978,000)	1.53	1.73	(0.20)

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	8,983,000	9,159,000	(176,000)	1.94	2.03	(0.09)
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	7,041,000	5,357,000	1,684,000	1.73	1.15	0.58	vs. REPEAT
Heartbeat	NBC	8:00PM	3,902,000	4,751,000	(849,000)	0.66	0.90	(0.24)
American Idol	Fox	8:00PM	9,700,000	5,198,000	4,502,000	2.19	1.38	0.81	vs. Rosewood
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	2,239,000	2,339,000	(100,000)	0.79	0.86	(0.07)
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	6,168,000	4,604,000	1,564,000	1.79	1.20	0.59	vs. REPEAT
Criminal Minds Beyond Borders	CBS	9:00PM	7,443,000	9,165,000	(1,722,000)	1.20	1.80	(0.60)	vs. Criminal
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	7,513,000	4,739,000	2,774,000	2.26	1.26	1.00	vs. REPEAT
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	3,787,000	6,067,000	(2,280,000)	0.76	1.43	(0.67)	REPEAT
Empire	Fox	9:00PM	11,336,000	12,455,000	(1,119,000)	4.26	4.78	(0.52)
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	1,750,000	1,451,000	299,000	0.68	0.55	0.13
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	5,481,000	3,892,000	1,589,000	1.61	1.07	0.54	vs. REPEAT
Criminal Minds Beyond Borders	CBS	10:00PM	6,975,000	7,068,000	(93,000)	1.23	1.30	(0.07)
Nashville	ABC	10:00PM	4,039,000	3,838,000	201,000	0.94	0.87	0.07
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM	3,943,000	6,789,000	(2,846,000)	0.82	1.50	(0.68)	REPEAT

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	13,502,000	14,237,000	(735,000)	3.08	3.54	(0.46)
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	8:00PM	7,350,000	7,768,000	(418,000)	2.12	2.18	(0.06)
Little Big Shots	NBC	8:00PM	4,589,000	2,797,000	1,792,000	0.84	0.57	0.27	REPEAT vs. Apocalypse
American Idol	Fox	8:00PM	13,305,000	9,105,000	4,200,000	3.04	2.06	0.98	8-10P FINALE
Legends of Tomorrow	CW	8:00PM	1,880,000	1,965,000	(85,000)	0.69	0.69	-
The Odd Couple	CBS	8:30PM	7,627,000	7,225,000	402,000	1.54	1.73	(0.19)	PREMIERE vs. Life(1 Hour)
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	7,167,000		7,167,000	1.46		1.46
The Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM	6,415,000	2,898,000	3,517,000	1.24	0.51	0.73	vs. REPEAT
Scandal	ABC	9:00PM	5,877,000	6,436,000	(559,000)	1.69	1.73	(0.04)
The 100	CW	9:00PM	1,125,000	1,231,000	(106,000)	0.42	0.45	(0.03)
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:30PM	5,868,000	5,691,000	177,000	1.43	1.57	(0.14)
Rush Hour	CBS	10:00PM	4,809,000	5,063,000	(254,000)	0.91	1.09	(0.18)
The Catch	ABC	10:00PM	4,892,000	5,067,000	(175,000)	1.08	1.03	0.05
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	10:00PM	3,790,000	5,425,000	(1,635,000)	0.76	1.07	(0.31)	REPEAT vs. Shades

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
Amazing Race	CBS	8:00PM	5,595,000	5,830,000	(235,000)	1.10	1.10	-
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	6,360,000	4,572,000	1,788,000	1.00	0.77	0.23	vs. REPEAT
Caught on Camera	NBC	8:00PM	3,232,000	3,403,000	(171,000)	0.70	0.67	0.03	REPEAT
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	8:00PM	2,913,000	2,621,000	292,000	0.70	0.65	0.05	FINALE
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM	1,170,000	1,068,000	102,000	0.40	0.43	(0.03)
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	4,706,000	3,618,000	1,088,000	0.90	0.70	0.20	vs. REPEAT
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	8,471,000	8,454,000	17,000	1.10	1.11	(0.01)
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	5,342,000	4,542,000	800,000	1.20	1.01	0.19	vs. REPEAT
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM	4,494,000	4,052,000	442,000	1.00	0.91	0.09
Hell's Kitchen	Fox	9:00PM	2,711,000	2,610,000	101,000	0.80	0.79	0.01
The Originals	CW	9:00PM	1,138,000	926,000	212,000	0.40	0.39	0.01
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	10,121,000	10,396,000	(275,000)	1.20	1.21	(0.01)
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	5,005,000	4,729,000	276,000	1.10	1.04	0.06
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM	4,455,000	4,108,000	347,000	0.90	0.88	0.02

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	3,290,000	2,137,000	1,153,000	0.50	0.37	0.13	REPEAT
NBA Countdown	ABC	8:00PM	1,560,000		1,560,000	0.40		0.40
ABC Movie	ABC	8:00PM		2,183,000	(2,183,000)		0.37	(0.37)
Dateline Mystery	NBC	8:00PM	4,680,000	4,577,000	103,000	0.80	0.63	0.17	8-10P vs. 8-9P
NASCAR Sprint Cup	Fox	8:00PM	4,220,000		4,220,000	0.90		0.90	8-11P
Rosewood	Fox	8:00PM		1,076,000	(1,076,000)		0.23	(0.23)
NBA Saturday Prime	ABC	8:30PM	1,890,000		1,890,000	0.60		0.60	830-11P
Crimetime Saturday	CBS	9:00PM	3,100,000	4,168,000	(1,068,000)	0.50	0.69	(0.19)	REPEAT vs. 48 Hrs(R)
Figure Skating	NBC	9:00PM		2,690,000	(2,690,000)		0.40	(0.40)
Lucifer	Fox	9:00PM		1,135,000	(1,135,000)		0.26	(0.26)
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	5,080,000	4,565,000	515,000	0.90	0.84	0.06
20/20 Saturday	ABC	10:00PM		2,891,000	(2,891,000)		0.55	(0.55)
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM	2,870,000		2,870,000	0.70		0.70	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 29 (April 4-10) 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	13,502,000	3.08
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	7,513,000	2.26
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	6,168,000	1.79
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	7,041,000	1.73
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	7,062,000	1.62	REPEAT
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	5,481,000	1.61
The Odd Couple	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	7,627,000	1.54	PREMIERE
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	7,167,000	1.46
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	6,679,000	1.45	REPEAT
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	5,868,000	1.43
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:00PM	Tue	4,231,000	1.10
The Real O'Neals	ABC	8:30PM	Tue	3,648,000	1.04
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	2,315,000	1.04
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	6,360,000	1.0
The Carmichael Show	NBC	9:00PM	Sun	4,676,000	0.97
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	2,050,000	0.97
Bob's Burgers	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	1,989,000	0.93
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	9:30PM	Tue	2,709,000	0.92
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	Fri	4,706,000	0.9
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	2,111,000	0.86
Crowded	NBC	9:30PM	Sun	3,474,000	0.77
The Guide to Surviving Life	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	966,000	0.44
Bordertown	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	997,000	0.40
New Girl	Fox	8:00PM	Tue			preempted
Grandfathered	Fox	8:30PM	Tue			preempted
The Grinder	Fox	9:30PM	Tue			preempted
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun			preempted
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	Mon			preempted
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	10:30PM	Sat
The Guide to Surviving Life	Fox	8:00PM	Sat
Bordertown	Fox	8:30PM	Sat
black-ish	ABC	9:00PM	Sat
Angel from Hell	CBS	9:30PM	Thu			canceled
Life In Pieces	CBS	8:30PM	Thu			completed
The Muppets	ABC	8:00PM	Tue			completed
Superstore	NBC	8:00PM	Mon			completed
Telenovela	NBC	8:30PM	Mon			completed
Undatelable	NBC	8:00PM	Fri			completed
Galavant	ABC	8:00PM	Sun			completed
Truth Be Told	NBC	8:30PM	Fri			completed
Significant Mother	CW	9:30PM	Mon			completed
Uncle Buck	ABC	8:30PM	Fri

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Wednesday, November 20

The Goldbergs - "Angst-Giving" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Even though Beverly’s patience with Pop Pop is put to the test due to his endless Thanksgiving demands, she is able to put aside her own feelings to help heal the longstanding rift between Murray and Pop Pop. Meanwhile, Barry and Erica are ready to return home for the holiday, but Uncle Marvin accidentally drives them to Pittsburgh. Marvin attempts to make it right not knowing if they will make it to Jenkintown in time to celebrate the holiday. Judd Hirsch and Dan Fogler return to guest star as Pop Pop and Uncle Marvin.

Schooled - "Friendsgiving" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
CB celebrates Thanksgiving by having all of William Penn rally around him after a cooking incident at his house, while the alumni faculty football game brings out the competitive sides of Wilma and Coach Mellor.

Modern Family - "The Last Thanksgiving" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Cameron and Mitchell’s friends mistakenly assume they have split up and have definitely chosen a side; and Haley attempts to cook Thanksgiving dinner as a thank you for Claire and Phil’s support with the twins. Meanwhile, Jay invites Phil and Dylan out to fly his model plane, and Phil thinks this is his chance to reclaim his dignity after their first outing 10 years ago went so wrong.

Single Parents - "Every Thursday Should Be Like This" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT)
When Will gets busy cooking Thanksgiving dinner at Douglas’ home, he asks Angie to hang out with Tracy Freeze (guest star Jama Williamson). Angie reluctantly does so, only to realize that Tracy is actually wonderful, except for a secret she’s keeping from Will. Meanwhile, Miggy shows up to Thanksgiving dinner with the kids’ teacher, Ms. Pronstroller (Sarah Yarkin), as his date, and he enlists Douglas’ assistance in helping them form an in-person connection, given all of their previous communication has been via texts, DMs and memes.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "A Woman's Right to Chop" / "Waiting for Big Mo" (FXX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
Trapped inside Paddy's with a suicidal jumper on the roof, the gang wonders if it should bother intervening; Dennis ponders the reasons of playing laser tag and if the pursuit of a victory is worth the effort.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of November 18)

Wednesday, November 20

Adam Driver (Girls) - Watch Adam on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Julie Andrews (Julie) - Julie stops by The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS. She will also be on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
Kristen Bell (The Good Place) - Kristen appears on The Late Late Show with James Corden at 12:37am on CBS.
Michael Rapaport (Awkward/The War at Home) and Tony Rock (Living Biblically/All of Us) - Michael and Tony are panelists on Lights Out with David Spade at 11:30pm on Comedy Central.
Dax Shepard (Bless This Mess) - Dax visits Conan at 11pm on TBS.
Craig Ferguson (The Drew Carey Show) - Craig appears on a repeat of LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Johnny Galecki (The Big Bang Theory/Roseanne) - Johnny is a guest on a repeat of LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Brie Larson (United States of Tara/Raising Dad) - Brie appears on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, so check your local listings.
Lena Waithe (Master of None) - Lena is a guest on The Wendy Williams Show, so check your local listings.
Ed Quinn (One Day at a Time/2 Broke Girls) - Ed visits The Real, do check your local listings.
Tisha Campbell (Dr. Ken/Rita Rocks/My Wife and Kids/Martin) - Tisha guest co-hosts The Real, so check your local listings.
Maura Tierney (NewsRadio) - Maura talks about The Report on People Now at 12pm.
Robin Givens (Head of the Class) - Robin talks about OWN's Ambition on NBC's Today in the 9am hour.
Jamie Lee Curtis (Scream Queens/Anything But Love) - Jamie Lee talks about Knives Out on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Ashley Williams (The Jim Gaffigan Show/Good Morning, Miami) - Ashley talks about Holiday Hearts on Home & Family on Hallmark Channel at 10am ET/PT.