Week 33 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, May 08, 2016

Week 33 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2015-16 Week 33 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu, LIVE+SD):

Households: #1. CBS 5.49/10 rating/share (+12% in rating from first four nights week 32); #2. NBC 4.17/7 (+3%); #3. ABC 4.06/7 (even); #4. Fox 2.36/4 (-4%); #5. The CW 1.03/2 (-7%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 8.674 million (+13% from first four nights week 32); #2. NBC 6.474 million (+2%); #3. ABC 6.142 million (+1%); #4. Fox 3.711 million (-5%); #5. The CW 1.617 million (-6%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 1.56/6 rating/share (+10% in rating from first four nights week 32); #2. ABC 1.34/5 (+2%); #3. NBC 1.33/5 (+1%); #4. Fox 1.22/4 (-4%); #5. The CW 0.59/2 (-9%).

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 32 (4/25-5/1/16, LIVE+SD). CBS won the week in A18-49 with a 1.17 rating. ABC was a close #2 with a 1.16 rating. NBC was close with a 1.14 rating, while Fox was #4 with 0.99 rating. Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 7.530 million, with NBC #2 at 5.419 million. ABC was #3 with 5.126 million and Fox at #4 with only 3.207 million.

For season to-date (9/21/15-5/5/16, LIVE+SD), CBS is #1 in A18-49 with a 1.85 rating, followed by NBC at #2 with a 1.76 rating. CBS will hang on for #1 for the season. Fox at #3 with a 1.52 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.34 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 9.280 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 6.925 million, ABC at #3 with 5.445 million and Fox at #4 with 4.876 million.

Back to week 33 (5/5-5/8/16), 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 33 (May 2-8) Analysis

Last Sunday (May 1)	(Week 32)		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	10,337,000	10,052,000	285,000	1.02	1.00	0.02
America's Funniest Videos	ABC	7:00PM	5,672,000	5,010,000	662,000	1.30	1.19	0.11
Little Big Shots	NBC	7:00PM	4,875,000	4,535,000	340,000	0.75	0.70	0.05	REPEAT
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:00PM	1,690,000	1,155,000	535,000	0.66	0.43	0.23	REPEAT vs. Bordertown
The Simpsons	Fox	7:30PM	1,701,000	1,363,000	338,000	0.72	0.55	0.17	REPEAT
Madam Secretary	CBS	8:00PM	9,900,000	9,573,000	327,000	1.00	0.99	0.01
Once Upona a Time	ABC	8:00PM	3,766,000	3,848,000	(82,000)	1.16	1.18	(0.02)
Little Big Shots	NBC	8:00PM	10,099,000	6,982,000	3,117,000	1.69	1.08	0.61	vs. REPEAT
American Country Countdown Awards	Fox	8:00PM	3,809,000		3,809,000	0.94		0.94	8-10P
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM		2,767,000	(2,767,000)		1.24	(1.24)
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM		2,346,000	(2,346,000)		1.14	(1.14)
The Good Wife	CBS	9:00PM	9,192,000	8,488,000	704,000	1.02	1.02	-
The Family	ABC	9:00PM	2,847,000	2,918,000	(71,000)	0.81	0.81	-
The Carmichael Show	NBC	9:00PM	4,231,000	3,549,000	682,000	0.90	0.71	0.19
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM		2,205,000	(2,205,000)		0.99	(0.99)
Crowded	NBC	9:30PM	3,025,000	2,996,000	29,000	0.73	0.70	0.03
Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM		2,126,000	(2,126,000)		0.89	(0.89)
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	5,452,000	5,153,000	299,000	0.78	0.72	0.06
Quantico	ABC	10:00PM	3,374,000	3,456,000	(82,000)	0.97	0.97	-
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM	5,587,000	4,287,000	1,300,000	0.99	0.92	0.07


Monday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:00PM	6,936,000	6,896,000	40,000	1.32	1.28	0.04
Dancing w/the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	11,813,000	11,752,000	61,000	1.79	1.80	(0.01)	8-10P
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	9,968,000	9,489,000	479,000	2.15	2.05	0.10	8-10P
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM	3,593,000	2,005,000	1,588,000	1.16	0.64	0.52	vs. REPEAT
Reign	CW	8:00PM	959,000	918,000	41,000	0.31	0.31	-
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	7,198,000	6,080,000	1,118,000	1.43	1.23	0.20	vs. Bang(R)
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	9:00PM	6,937,000		6,937,000	1.49		1.49	REPEAT
Scorpion	CBS	9:00PM		8,982,000	(8,982,000)		1.60	(1.60)
Houdini & Doyle	Fox	9:00PM	2,556,000	3,888,000	(1,332,000)	0.68	1.29	(0.61)	PREMIERE vs. Lucifer
Jane the Virgin	CW	9:00PM	856,000	837,000	19,000	0.32	0.38	(0.06)
The Odd Couple	CBS	9:30PM	5,889,000		5,889,000	1.29		1.29
NCIS: LA	CBS	10:00PM	8,101,000	7,865,000	236,000	1.29	1.21	0.08	FINALE
Castle	ABC	10:00PM	6,029,000	6,186,000	(157,000)	1.00	1.06	(0.06)
Blindspot	NBC	10:00PM	5,425,000	5,582,000	(157,000)	1.30	1.41	(0.11)

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	14,855,000	10,251,000	4,604,000	1.88	1.21	0.67	vs. REPEAT
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:00PM	4,292,000	4,697,000	(405,000)	1.08	1.30	(0.22)
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	8,596,000	10,070,000	(1,474,000)	1.65	1.98	(0.33)
New Girl	Fox	8:00PM	2,267,000	2,417,000	(150,000)	1.03	1.02	0.01
The Flash	CW	8:00PM	3,355,000	3,394,000	(39,000)	1.28	1.29	(0.01)
The Real O'Neals	ABC	8:30PM	3,286,000	3,462,000	(176,000)	0.95	1.00	(0.05)
Grandfathered	Fox	8:30PM	1,837,000	1,782,000	55,000	0.71	0.61	0.10
NCIS: New Orleans	CBS	9:00PM	12,562,000	8,734,000	3,828,000	1.79	1.17	0.62	vs. REPEAT
Marvel's Agents of SHIELD	ABC	9:00PM	2,915,000	3,221,000	(306,000)	0.92	0.99	(0.07)
Chicago Med	NBC	9:00PM	7,622,000	8,997,000	(1,375,000)	1.50	1.84	(0.34)
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	1,883,000	1,874,000	9,000	0.86	0.80	0.06
Containment	CW	9:00PM	1,423,000	1,564,000	(141,000)	0.51	0.51	-
Grinder	Fox	9:30PM	1,507,000	1,691,000	(184,000)	0.52	0.64	(0.12)	vs. New Girl(R)
Person of Interest	CBS	10:00PM	7,350,000	5,631,000	1,719,000	1.17	1.13	0.04	PREMIERE vs. Limitless
Beyond the Tank	ABC	10:00PM	1,906,000	2,029,000	(123,000)	0.55	0.53	0.02
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	7,793,000	8,222,000	(429,000)	1.58	1.69	(0.11)

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	9,483,000	9,468,000	15,000	2.13	2.11	0.02
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	7,016,000	6,717,000	299,000	1.73	1.68	0.05
Heartbeat	NBC	8:00PM	4,151,000	4,487,000	(336,000)	0.75	0.79	(0.04)
Rosewood	Fox	8:00PM	4,348,000	4,862,000	(514,000)	1.22	1.34	(0.12)
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	2,071,000	2,270,000	(199,000)	0.75	0.88	(0.13)
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	6,665,000	5,793,000	872,000	1.93	1.65	0.28	vs. Clip Show
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	8,841,000	5,440,000	3,401,000	1.78	0.99	0.79	FINALE vs. REPEAT
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	7,417,000	4,960,000	2,457,000	2.24	1.29	0.95	vs. REPEAT
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	5,259,000	3,584,000	1,675,000	1.07	0.72	0.35	vs. REPEAT
Empire	Fox	9:00PM	9,388,000	10,031,000	(643,000)	3.65	3.80	(0.15)
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM	1,535,000	1,673,000	(138,000)	0.59	0.65	(0.06)
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	5,588,000	4,973,000	615,000	1.59	1.47	0.12
Criminal Minds Beyond Borders	CBS	10:00PM	6,818,000	6,581,000	237,000	1.22	1.19	0.03
Nashville	ABC	10:00PM	3,891,000	3,770,000	121,000	0.84	0.84	-
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM	6,318,000	3,716,000	2,602,000	1.27	0.72	0.55	vs. 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	13,223,000	14,129,000	(906,000)	2.97	3.35	(0.38)
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	8:00PM	7,663,000	7,907,000	(244,000)	2.01	1.99	0.02
Strong	NBC	8:00PM	2,552,000	2,655,000	(103,000)	0.65	0.67	(0.02)
Bones	Fox	8:00PM	4,286,000	4,382,000	(96,000)	0.91	0.84	0.07
Legends of Tomorrow	CW	8:00PM	1,630,000	1,858,000	(228,000)	0.59	0.70	(0.11)
The Odd Couple	CBS	8:30PM	8,073,000	8,161,000	(88,000)	1.58	1.68	(0.10)
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	7,917,000	8,270,000	(353,000)	1.55	1.72	(0.17)
The Blacklist	NBC	9:00PM	6,651,000	6,704,000	(53,000)	1.24	1.25	(0.01)
Scandal	ABC	9:00PM	6,055,000	6,254,000	(199,000)	1.50	1.59	(0.09)
American Grit	Fox	9:00PM	1,766,000	2,097,000	(331,000)	0.56	0.70	(0.14)
The 100	CW	9:00PM	1,131,000	1,269,000	(138,000)	0.41	0.45	(0.04)
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:30PM	6,665,000	6,614,000	51,000	1.59	1.63	(0.04)
Rush Hour	CBS	10:00PM	4,564,000	4,316,000	248,000	0.84	0.88	(0.04)
The Catch	ABC	10:00PM	4,361,000	4,575,000	(214,000)	0.92	0.96	(0.04)
Game of Silence	NBC	10:00PM	3,256,000	3,078,000	178,000	0.66	0.65	0.01

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	5,272,000	5,436,000	(164,000)	0.90	0.93	(0.03)
Beyond the Tank	ABC	8:00PM	3,561,000	4,087,000	(526,000)	0.60	0.83	(0.23)	vs. Shark(R)
Adele Live in NYC	NBC	8:00PM	4,356,000		4,356,000	0.70		0.70	8-930P
Caught on Camera	NBC	8:00PM		3,474,000	(3,474,000)		0.66	(0.66)
Think Like A Man	Fox	8:00PM	1,563,000		1,563,000	0.50		0.50	8-10P
Hell's Kitchen	Fox	8:00PM		1,807,000	(1,807,000)		0.54	(0.54)
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM	904,000	1,045,000	(141,000)	0.30	0.39	(0.09)
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	8,419,000	8,411,000	8,000	1.10	1.09	0.01
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	5,301,000	5,759,000	(458,000)	1.20	1.45	(0.25)
Grimm	NBC	9:00PM		3,756,000	(3,756,000)		0.79	(0.79)
Hell's Kitchen	Fox	9:00PM		3,126,000	(3,126,000)		0.98	(0.98)
The Originals	CW	9:00PM	815,000	930,000	(115,000)	0.30	0.36	(0.06)
Dateline	NBC	9:30PM	4,663,000		4,663,000	0.90		0.90	930-11P
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	9,878,000	10,126,000	(248,000)	1.10	1.22	(0.12)	FINALE
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	5,230,000	5,602,000	(372,000)	1.00	1.21	(0.21)
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM		4,244,000	(4,244,000)		0.95	(0.95)

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	2,600,000	4,430,000	(1,830,000)	0.30	0.45	(0.15)	REPEAT
NBA Countdown	ABC	8:00PM	3,810,000		3,810,000	1.10		1.10
Jazz at the White House	ABC	8:00PM		2,340,000	(2,340,000)		0.30	(0.30)
NHL Pre Game	NBC	8:00PM		2,096,000	(2,096,000)		0.62	(0.62)
NHL Playoffs	NBC	8:22PM	3,000,000	2,537,000	463,000	0.90	0.92	(0.02)	8-11P
Houdini & Doyle	Fox	8:00PM	1,170,000		1,170,000	0.30		0.30	REPEAT
Premier Boxing	Fox	8:00PM		1,619,000	(1,619,000)		0.43	(0.43)
NBA Playoffs	ABC	8:30PM	4,270,000		4,270,000	1.50		1.50	830-11P
Crimetime Saturday	CBS	9:00PM	3,000,000	4,789,000	(1,789,000)	0.50	0.59	(0.09)	REPEAT
Marvel's 75th	ABC	9:00PM		1,390,000	(1,390,000)		0.29	(0.29)	REPEAT
American Grit	Fox	9:00PM	820,000		820,000	0.20		0.20
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	4,910,000	5,156,000	(246,000)	0.80	0.75	0.05
20/20 Saturday	ABC	10:00PM		2,313,000	(2,313,000)		0.52	(0.52)
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 33 (May 2-8) 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	13,223,000	2.97
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	7,417,000	2.24
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	6,665,000	1.93
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	7,016,000	1.73
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	6,665,000	1.59
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	5,588,000	1.59
The Odd Couple	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	8,073,000	1.58
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	7,917,000	1.55
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	9:00PM	Mon	6,937,000	1.49	REPEAT
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	7,198,000	1.43
Mike & Molly	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	6,936,000	1.32
The Odd Couple	CBS	9:30PM	Mon	5,889,000	1.29
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	8:00PM	Tue	4,292,000	1.08
New Girl	Fox	8:00PM	Tue	2,267,000	1.03
The Real O'Neals	ABC	8:30PM	Tue	3,286,000	0.95
The Carmichael Show	NBC	9:00PM	Sun	4,231,000	0.90
New Girl	Fox	9:00PM	Tue	1,883,000	0.86
Crowded	NBC	9:30PM	Sun	3,025,000	0.73
The Simpsons	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	1,701,000	0.72	REPEAT
Grandfathered	Fox	8:30PM	Tue	1,837,000	0.71
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	1,690,000	0.66	REPEAT
The Grinder	Fox	9:30PM	Tue	1,507,000	0.52
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun			preempted
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	Sun			preempted
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun			preempted
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun			preempted
Bordertown	Fox	7:00PM	Sun			preempted
The Guide to Surviving Life	Fox	7:30PM	Sun			preempted
The Guide to Surviving Life	Fox	8:00PM	Sat
Angel from Hell	CBS	9:30PM	Thu			canceled
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri			completed
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	Fri			completed
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	9:00PM	Tue			completed
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 / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Monday, April 13

The Neighorhood - "Welcome to the Breaking Point" (CBS, 8:00PM ET/PT)
After a frightening encounter, Dave takes a hard look at his health, prompting Calvin to help him find a healthier way to let off steam. Meanwhile, Tina has a hard time letting go of old memories, and Marty and Malcolm argue over a valuable find from their past.

DMV - "Fresh Ink" (CBS, 8:30PM ET/PT)
When the SoHo DMV lands a glossy magazine feature, Barb struggles with feeling overlooked, stirring up old insecurities she thought she’d left behind. Meanwhile, Gregg and Vic go head‑to‑head in a competitive quest to earn their first positive review after a rough streak online.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "Mischief and Memories" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
The Dinkins family bands together for their annual push to get Reggie into the hall of fame, but Jerry Basmati stands in their way.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins - "A Real Cinderello Story" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Monica tries to sign an exciting new prospect; Jerry Basmati unexpectedly takes revenge on Reggie.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 13)

Monday, April 13

Henry Winkler (Barry/Arrested Development/Out of Practice/Monty/Happy Days) - Watch Henry on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Tracy Morgan (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins/Crutch/The Last O.G./30 Rock/The Tracy Morgan Show) - Tracy is a guest on a repeat of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at 11:35pm on NBC.
Maya Rudolph (Loot/Bless the Harts/Forever/Up All Night) - Maya appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Nick Offerman (Margo's Got Money Troubles/Parks and Recreation) - Nick stops by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Rachel Dratch (Grimsburg/Imaginary Mary/30 Rock) - Rachel makes a special appears once on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. Andy Cohen interviews Rachel on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 11pm on Bravo.
Kristin Chenoweth (Stumble/Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin is a guest on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Rachel Dratch (Grimsburg/Imaginary Mary/30 Rock) - Andy Cohen interviews Rachel on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 9pm on Bravo.
Elle Fanning (Margo's Got Money Troubles) and Michelle Pfeiffer (Margo's Got Money Troubles/Delta House) - Elle and Michelle talk about Margo's Got Money Troubles on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Jennie Garth (Mystery Girls/What I Like About You) - Jennie talks about I Choose Me: Chasing Joy, Finding Purpose & Embracing Reinvention on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am, on Live with Kelly and Mark (check your local listings), on NBC's Today in the 10am hour, and on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Sarah Chalke (Scrubs/Roseanne/Mad Love/How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life)) - Sarah talks about Scrubs on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am.
Anthony Norman (Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat) - Anthony talks about Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and in the 9am hour and on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Bob Odenkirk (The Larry Sanders Show) - All Access sits down with Bob to discuss his life, career and new film Normal on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
Daniel Radcliffe (The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins/Miracle Workers) - Daniel tells Sherri about his new sitcom, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, and his hit Broadway play, Every Brilliant Thing, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Jake and Jazz Smollett (On Our Own) - Jake and Jazz talk about their lifestyle series, Living By Design, on CLEO TV on Sherri, so check your local listings.
Dan Levy (Big Mistakes/Schitt's Creek) and Laurie Metcalf (Big Mistakes/The Conners/Roseanne/The McCarthys/The Norm Show) - Dan and Laurie talk to Drew about their upcoming comedy crime show Big Mistakes on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings. Drew is joined by the entire cast of Big Mistakes: Dan Levy, Laurie Metcalf, Jack Innanen and Taylor Ortega.
John Stamos (Palm Royale/UnPrisoned/Fuller House/Grandfathered/Jake in Progress/Full House/You, Again?) and Jodie Sweetin (Fuller House/Hollywood Darlings/Full House) - - John and Jodie are guests on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.