Sunday, May 01, 2016

Week 32 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2015-16 Week 32 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu, LIVE+SD): 

Households: #1. CBS 4.89/8 rating/share (-11% in rating from first four nights week 31); #2. NBC 4.06/7 (even); #3. ABC 4.05/7 (+10%); #4. Fox 2.47/4 (even); #5. The CW 1.11/2 (+21%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 7.702 million (-12% from first four nights week 31); #2. NBC 6.350 million (-1%); #3. ABC 6.070 million (+11%); #4. Fox 3.890 million (-3%); #5. The CW 1.723 million (+21%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 1.42/5 rating/share (-9 in rating from first four nights week 31); #2. NBC 1.32/5 (-1%); #3. ABC 1.31/5 (+13%); #4. Fox 1.27/4  (-4%); #5. The CW 0.65/2 (+30%).

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 31 (4/18-4/24/16, LIVE+SD). CBS won the week in A18-49 with a 1.24 rating.  NBC was a close #2 with a 1.13 rating. ABC was next with a 1.05 rating, while Fox was #4 with 1.02 rating.  Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 7.827 million, with NBC #2 at 5.246 million.  ABC was #3 with 4.733 million and Fox at #4 with only 2.999 million.

For season to-date (9/21/15-4/28/16, LIVE+SD), CBS is #1 in A18-49 with a 1.87 rating, followed by NBC at #2 with a 1.78 rating. CBS should hang on for #1 for the season.  Fox at #3 with a 1.54 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.35 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 9.319 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 6.971 million, ABC at #3 with 5.453 million and Fox at #4 with 4.931 million.

Back to week 32 (4/25-5/1/16), 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 32 (April 25-May 1) Analysis















Last Sunday (Apr 24)(Week 31)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM10,052,00010,453,000(401,000)1.000.990.01
America's Funniest VideosABC7:00PM5,010,0004,567,000443,000 1.190.950.24 vs. REPEAT
Little Big ShotsNBC7:00PM4,535,0004,997,000(462,000)0.700.81(0.11)REPEAT
BordertownFox7:00PM1,155,0001,189,000(34,000)0.430.45(0.02)
The SimpsonsFox7:30PM1,363,0001,037,000326,000 0.550.440.11 REPEAT vs. Cooper
Madam SecretaryCBS8:00PM9,573,0009,574,000(1,000)0.990.940.05
Once Upona a TimeABC8:00PM3,848,0003,755,00093,000 1.181.150.03
Little Big ShotsNBC8:00PM6,982,00010,658,000(3,676,000)1.081.73(0.65)REPEAT
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM2,767,0001,995,000772,000 1.240.860.38 vs. REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PM2,346,0002,181,000165,000 1.141.020.12
The Good WifeCBS9:00PM8,488,0008,551,000(63,000)1.020.960.06
The FamilyABC9:00PM2,918,0002,977,000(59,000)0.810.780.03
The Carmichael ShowNBC9:00PM3,549,0005,147,000(1,598,000)0.711.07(0.36)vs Crowded
Family GuyFox9:00PM2,205,0002,933,000(728,000)0.991.38(0.39)REPEAT
CrowdedNBC9:30PM2,996,0004,026,000(1,030,000)0.700.91(0.21)
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM2,126,0002,515,000(389,000)0.891.07(0.18)
ElementaryCBS10:00PM5,153,0005,512,000(359,000)0.720.700.02
QuanticoABC10:00PM3,456,0003,655,000(199,000)0.971.05(0.08)
DatelineNBC10:00PM4,287,0005,936,000(1,649,000)0.921.21(0.29)




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Mike & MollyCBS8:00PM6,896,000
6,896,000 1.28
1.28
SupergirlCBS8:00PM
6,109,000(6,109,000)
1.27(1.27)
Dancing w/the StarsABC8:00PM11,752,00010,950,000802,000 1.801.580.22 8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM9,489,00010,074,000(585,000)2.052.20(0.15)8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM2,005,0003,720,000(1,715,000)0.641.22(0.58)REPEAT
ReignCW8:00PM918,000818,000100,000 0.310.300.01 vs. Crazy
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:30PM6,080,000
6,080,000 1.23
1.23 REPEAT
ScorpionCBS9:00PM8,982,0008,351,000631,000 1.601.470.13 FINALE
LuciferFox9:00PM3,888,0003,809,00079,000 1.291.250.04 FINALE
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM837,000959,000(122,000)0.380.42(0.04)
NCIS: LACBS10:00PM7,865,0007,786,00079,000 1.211.150.06
CastleABC10:00PM6,186,0005,864,000322,000 1.060.990.07
BlindspotNBC10:00PM5,582,0005,456,000126,000 1.411.310.10










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM10,251,00014,798,000(4,547,000)1.211.86(0.65)REPEAT
Fresh off the BoatABC8:00PM4,697,0003,062,0001,635,000 1.300.750.55 vs. REPEAT
The VoiceNBC8:00PM10,070,0009,788,000282,000 1.981.840.14
New GirlFox8:00PM2,417,0002,091,000326,000 1.020.920.10
The FlashCW8:00PM3,394,0003,034,000360,000 1.291.150.14
The Real O'NealsABC8:30PM3,462,0002,984,000478,000 1.000.840.16
GrandfatheredFox8:30PM1,782,0001,754,00028,000 0.610.80(0.19)vs. New Girl
NCIS: New OrleansCBS9:00PM8,734,00012,217,000(3,483,000)1.171.62(0.45)REPEAT
Marvel's Agents of SHIELDABC9:00PM3,221,0002,845,000376,000 0.990.940.05
Chicago MedNBC9:00PM8,997,0008,159,000838,000 1.841.650.19
New GirlFox9:00PM1,874,0002,018,000(144,000)0.800.87(0.07)vs. Brooklyn
ContainmentCW9:00PM1,564,0001,666,000(102,000)0.510.52(0.01)
New GirlFox9:30PM1,691,0001,500,000191,000 0.640.580.06 REPEAT vs. Grinder
LimitlessCBS10:00PM5,631,0005,632,000(1,000)1.131.050.08 FINALE
Beyond the TankABC10:00PM2,029,0001,980,00049,000 0.530.53-
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM8,222,0008,169,00053,000 1.691.670.02










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM9,468,0009,266,000202,000 2.112.020.09
The MiddleABC8:00PM6,717,0004,539,0002,178,000 1.681.080.60 vs. REPEAT
HeartbeatNBC8:00PM4,487,0003,957,000530,000 0.790.710.08
RosewoodFox8:00PM4,862,0004,640,000222,000 1.341.220.12
ArrowCW8:00PM2,270,0001,093,0001,177,000 0.880.310.57 vs. REPEAT
The GoldbergsABC8:30PM5,793,0004,073,0001,720,000 1.651.150.50 Clip Show vs. REPEAT
Criminal MindsCBS9:00PM5,440,0009,139,000(3,699,000)0.991.72(0.73)REPEAT
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM4,960,0004,146,000814,000 1.291.180.11 REPEAT
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM3,584,0003,575,0009,000 0.720.74(0.02)REPEAT
EmpireFox9:00PM10,031,0009,562,000469,000 3.803.720.08
SupernaturalCW9:00PM1,673,000868,000805,000 0.650.270.38 vs. REPEAT
black-ishABC9:30PM4,973,0003,511,0001,462,000 1.471.040.43 vs. REPEAT
Criminal Minds Beyond BordersCBS10:00PM6,581,0007,546,000(965,000)1.191.31(0.12)
NashvilleABC10:00PM3,770,0003,707,00063,000 0.840.830.01
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM3,716,0004,019,000(303,000)0.720.76(0.04)REPEAT










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM14,129,00014,155,000(26,000)3.353.240.11
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM7,907,0007,650,000257,000 1.992.04(0.05)
StrongNBC8:00PM2,655,0003,036,000(381,000)0.670.80(0.13)
BonesFox8:00PM4,382,0004,383,000(1,000)0.840.87(0.03)
Legends of TomorrowCW8:00PM1,858,0001,780,00078,000 0.700.640.06
The Odd CoupleCBS8:30PM8,161,0008,465,000(304,000)1.681.71(0.03)
MomCBS9:00PM8,270,0008,305,000(35,000)1.721.80(0.08)
The BlacklistNBC9:00PM6,704,0007,017,000(313,000)1.251.34(0.09)
ScandalABC9:00PM6,254,0006,001,000253,000 1.591.530.06
American GritFox9:00PM2,097,0002,170,000(73,000)0.700.73(0.03)
The 100CW9:00PM1,269,0001,154,000115,000 0.450.380.07
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PM6,614,0006,923,000(309,000)1.631.75(0.12)
Rush HourCBS10:00PM4,316,0004,650,000(334,000)0.880.96(0.08)
The CatchABC10:00PM4,575,0004,600,000(25,000)0.960.930.03
Game of SilenceNBC10:00PM3,078,0003,348,000(270,000)0.650.66(0.01)










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Amazing RaceCBS8:00PM5,550,0005,434,000116,000 0.901.01(0.11)
Shark TankABC8:00PM4,070,000
4,070,000 0.80
0.80 REPEAT
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM
5,940,000(5,940,000)
1.01(1.01)
Caught on CameraNBC8:00PM3,690,0003,262,000428,000 0.700.680.02
Hell's KitchenFox8:00PM1,830,0001,747,00083,000 0.500.53(0.03)REPEAT
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM1,060,0001,021,00039,000 0.400.370.03
Dr. KenABC8:30PM
4,591,000(4,591,000)
0.90(0.90)
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM8,290,0008,006,000284,000 1.101.10-
Shark TankABC9:00PM5,640,0005,397,000243,000 1.401.180.22
GrimmNBC9:00PM4,010,0003,894,000116,000 0.900.870.03
Hell's KitchenFox9:00PM3,070,0002,963,000107,000 1.000.910.09
The OriginalsCW9:00PM930,000731,000199,000 0.400.200.20 vs. Containment(R)
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM9,940,0007,728,0002,212,000 1.200.910.29 vs. REPEAT
20/20ABC10:00PM5,560,0005,691,000(131,000)1.201.25(0.05)
DatelineNBC10:00PM4,210,0004,025,000185,000 1.000.940.06










Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM4,570,0003,424,0001,146,000 0.500.350.15 REPEAT
Jazz at the White HouseABC8:00PM2,340,000
2,340,000 0.30
0.30
ABC MovieABC8:00PM
2,316,000(2,316,000)
0.58(0.58)
NHL PlayoffsNBC8:00PM2,470,0002,822,000(352,000)0.901.01(0.11)
Premier BoxingFox8:00PM1,510,000
1,510,000 0.50
0.50 8-10P
American GritFox8:00PM
1,134,000(1,134,000)
0.34(0.34)
Crimetime SaturdayCBS9:00PM4,850,0004,532,000318,000 0.600.66(0.06)REPEAT vs. 48 Hours
Marvel's 75thABC9:00PM1,420,000
1,420,000 0.30
0.30 REPEAT
American GritFox9:00PM
1,178,000(1,178,000)
0.36(0.36)
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM5,180,0005,307,000(127,000)0.800.89(0.09)
20/20 SaturdayABC10:00PM2,310,0002,056,000254,000 0.500.450.05
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 32 (April 25-May 1) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThu14,129,0003.35
MomCBS9:00PMThu8,270,0001.72
The Odd CoupleCBS8:30PMThu8,161,0001.68
The MiddleABC8:00PMWed6,717,0001.68
The GoldbergsABC8:30PMWed5,793,0001.65Clip Show
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PMThu6,614,0001.63
black-ishABC9:30PMWed4,973,0001.47
Fresh off the BoatABC8:00PMTue4,697,0001.30
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed4,960,0001.29REPEAT
Mike & MollyCBS8:00PMMon6,896,0001.28
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun2,767,0001.24
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:30PMMon6,080,0001.23REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox8:30PMSun2,346,0001.14
New GirlFox8:00PMTue2,417,0001.02
The Real O'NealsABC8:30PMTue3,462,0001.00
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun2,205,0000.99REPEAT
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun2,126,0000.89
New GirlFox9:00PMTue1,874,0000.80
The Carmichael ShowNBC9:00PMSun3,549,0000.71
CrowdedNBC9:30PMSun2,996,0000.70
New GirlFox9:30PMTue1,691,0000.64REPEAT
GrandfatheredFox8:30PMTue1,782,0000.61
The SimpsonsFox7:30PMSun1,363,0000.55REPEAT
BordertownFox7:00PMSun1,155,0000.43
The GrinderFox9:30PMTue

preempted
The Guide to Surviving LifeFox7:30PMSun

preempted
The Big Bang TheoryCBS9:00PMMon


The Guide to Surviving LifeFox8:00PMSat


black-ishABC9:00PMSat


Angel from HellCBS9:30PMThu

canceled
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri

completed
Dr. KenABC8:30PMFri

completed
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox9:00PMTue

completed
Life In PiecesCBS8:30PMThu

completed
The MuppetsABC8:00PMTue

completed
SuperstoreNBC8:00PMMon

completed
TelenovelaNBC8:30PMMon

completed
UndatelableNBC8:00PMFri

completed
GalavantABC8:00PMSun

completed
Truth Be ToldNBC8:30PMFri

completed
Significant MotherCW9:30PMMon

completed
Uncle BuckABC8:30PMFri



SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research
Posted by Pavan -- SitcomsOnline.com at 3:00 PM
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Thursday, January 15

Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage - "Fan Mail and Old-Timey Organ Music" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
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Ghosts - "St. Hetty's Day" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
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Animal Control - "Bagged Birds and Alley Dogs" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT)
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  • Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation) - Catch Chris on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. He also chats about Unfunny Bunny and Saturday Night Live with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
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