Sunday, October 30, 2016

Week 6 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2016-17 Week 6 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. Fox 7.61/13 rating/share (+224% in rating from first four nights week 5); #2. CBS 5.28/9 (-20%); #3. NBC 4.53/8 (-7%); #4. ABC 3.92/7 (even); #5. The CW 1.07/2 (+1%).
Total Viewers: #1. Fox 12.952 million (+237% from first four nights week 5); #2. CBS 8.430 million (-22%); #3. NBC 7.206 million (-7%); #4. ABC 6.067 million (-1%); #5. The CW 1.703 million (+1%).
Adults 18-49: #1. Fox 3.63/12 rating/share (+188% in rating from first four nights week 5); #2. NBC 1.73/6 (-6%); #3. CBS 1.52/5 (-37%); #4. Fox 1.39/5 (-1%); #5. The CW 0.59/2 (-3%)

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 5 (10/17/16-10/23/16, LIVE+SD). NBC won the week in A18-49, thanks to SNF and did a 2.05 rating.  CBS settled for #2 thanks with a 1.98 rating powered by an NFL overrun on Sunday. ABC was #3 with a 1.27 rating, while Fox was #4 with a 1.06 rating.  Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 9.943 million, with NBC #2 at 7.703 million.  ABC was #3 with 5.441 million and Fox at #4 with just 3.110 million.

For season to-date (9/19/16-10/27/16, LIVE+SD), NBC is #1 in A18-49 with a 2.11 rating, followed by CBS at #2 with a 1.89 rating. Fox jumps to  #3 with a 1.61 rating boosted by a few World Series games and ABC now at #4 with a 1.41 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 9.545 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 7.736 million, ABC at #3 with 5.916 million and Fox at #4 with 5.064 million.

Back to week 6 (Oct. 24-30), 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 6 (Oct. 24-30) Analysis















Last Sunday (Oct. 23)(Week 5)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:35PM15,993,00010,422,000 5,571,000 2.991.18 1.81
AFVABC7:00PM4,420,0004,447,000 (27,000)0.760.80 (0.04)REPEAT
The SimpsonsFox7:00PM1,382,000
1,382,000 0.54
0.54 REPEAT
Football Night in AmericaNBC7:30PM5,405,0003,534,000 1,871,000 1.791.11 0.68
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PM3,014,00015,384,000 (12,370,000)1.415.51 (4.10)vs. OT
NCIS: LACBS8:35PM11,395,00010,887,000 508,000 1.681.40 0.28
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM3,401,0003,527,000 (126,000)1.021.08 (0.06)
Football Night in AmericaNBC8:00PM9,150,0008,316,000 834,000 3.072.83 0.24
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM3,362,0007,442,000 (4,080,000)1.543.04 (1.50)
Sunday Night FootballNBC8:30PM17,707,00013,595,000 4,112,000 6.024.91 1.11 831-1214A
Son of ZornFox8:30PM2,271,0003,775,000 (1,504,000)1.011.52 (0.51)
Madam SecretaryCBS9:35PM9,043,0009,097,000 (54,000)1.081.06 0.02
Secrets & LiesABC9:00PM3,069,0003,463,000 (394,000)0.700.85 (0.15)
Family GuyFox9:00PM2,492,0003,667,000 (1,175,000)1.231.63 (0.40)
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM2,140,0002,663,000 (523,000)0.871.08 (0.21)
ElementaryCBS10:35PM5,389,0005,206,000 183,000 0.770.72 0.05
QuanticoABC10:00PM2,789,0003,041,000 (252,000)0.710.77 (0.06)
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Kevin Can WaitCBS8:00PM7,909,00014,196,000 (6,287,000)1.663.47 (1.81)vs. Bang
Dancing w/the StarsABC8:00PM11,030,00010,547,000 483,000 1.631.58 0.05 8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM11,173,00011,384,000 (211,000)2.742.70 0.04 8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM3,477,0003,323,000 154,000 1.141.15 (0.01)
SupergirlCW8:00PM2,651,0002,663,000 (12,000)0.820.93 (0.11)
Man With a PlanCBS8:30PM7,419,0008,541,000 (1,122,000)1.602.06 (0.46)PREMIERE vs. Kevin
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:00PM5,601,0005,664,000 (63,000)1.391.53 (0.14)
LuciferFox9:00PM3,550,0003,626,000 (76,000)1.031.10 (0.07)
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM1,100,0001,089,000 11,000 0.430.40 0.03
The Odd CoupleCBS9:30PM4,871,0004,579,000 292,000 1.101.12 (0.02)
ScorpionCBS10:00PM7,025,0007,172,000 (147,000)1.221.27 (0.05)
ConvictionABC10:00PM4,743,0004,238,000 505,000 0.820.73 0.09
TimelessNBC10:00PM5,474,0005,861,000 (387,000)1.311.49 (0.18)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM14,075,00014,764,000 (689,000)1.751.80 (0.05)
The MiddleABC8:00PM5,716,0006,021,000 (305,000)1.501.50 -
The VoiceNBC8:00PM9,408,00010,353,000 (945,000)2.112.49 (0.38)
World Series Fox8:05PM19,368,000
19,368,000 5.57
5.57 805-1148P
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:00PM
2,053,000 (2,053,000)
0.91 (0.91)
The FlashCW8:00PM2,800,0002,665,000 135,000 1.041.04 -
American HousewifeABC8:30PM5,202,0005,751,000 (549,000)1.591.65 (0.06)
New GirlFox8:30PM
1,809,000 (1,809,000)
0.97 (0.97)
BullCBS9:00PM11,611,00012,285,000 (674,000)1.501.57 (0.07)
Fresh off The BoatABC9:00PM3,976,0004,095,000 (119,000)1.241.32 (0.08)
This Is UsNBC9:00PM8,675,0009,705,000 (1,030,000)2.412.64 (0.23)
Scream QueensFox9:00PM
1,428,000 (1,428,000)
0.57 (0.57)
No TomorrowCW9:00PM776,000807,000 (31,000)0.270.29 (0.02)
The Real O'NealsABC9:30PM3,224,0002,906,000 318,000 0.980.93 0.05
NCIS: New OrleansCBS10:00PM9,616,0009,531,000 85,000 1.331.23 0.10
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.ABC10:00PM2,298,0002,342,000 (44,000)0.760.75 0.01
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM6,934,0007,401,000 (467,000)1.591.65 (0.06)










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM8,295,0008,585,000 (290,000)1.851.89 (0.04)
The GoldbergsABC8:00PM6,413,0007,569,000 (1,156,000)1.782.22 (0.44)vs. Charlie Brown
BlindspotNBC8:00PM5,204,0005,239,000 (35,000)1.111.17 (0.06)
World SeriesFox7:04PM17,392,000
17,392,000 4.76
4.76 704-1112P
Lethal WeaponFox8:00PM
6,658,000 (6,658,000)
1.70 (1.70)
ArrowCW8:00PM1,872,0001,789,000 83,000 0.690.64 0.05
SpeechlessABC8:30PM5,853,0006,437,000 (584,000)1.691.98 (0.29)vs. Toy
Criminal Minds CBS9:00PM7,658,000
7,658,000 1.56
1.56
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM7,381,000
7,381,000 2.26
2.26
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM5,849,000
5,849,000 1.49
1.49
EmpireFox9:00PM

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FrequencyCW9:00PM990,0001,043,000 (53,000)0.310.33 (0.02)
black-ishABC9:30PM5,742,000
5,742,000 1.71
1.71
Code BlackCBS10:00PM5,668,0007,390,000 (1,722,000)0.981.78 (0.80)vs. Debate Analysis
Designated SurvivorABC10:00PM5,958,0008,274,000 (2,316,000)1.232.28 (1.05)vs. Debate Analysis
Chicago P.D.NBC10:00PM5,814,0008,298,000 (2,484,000)1.302.48 (1.18)vs. Debate Analysis










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM14,309,0008,446,000 5,863,000 3.392.45 0.94 vs. NFL Kick
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM8,165,0008,174,000 (9,000)2.222.14 0.08
SuperstoreNBC8:00PM4,213,0004,182,000 31,000 1.291.03 0.26
RosewoodFox8:00PM3,393,000
3,393,000 0.82
0.82
Rocky Horror PictureFox8:00PM
4,954,000 (4,954,000)
1.69 (1.69)
Legends of TomorrowCW8:00PM1,753,0001,795,000 (42,000)0.570.65 (0.08)
The Great IndoorsCBS8:30PM8,814,000
8,814,000 1.91
1.91 PREMIERE
CBS NFL ThursdayCBS8:30PM
14,202,000 (14,202,000)
4.52 (4.52)
The Good PlaceNBC8:30PM3,885,0003,788,000 97,000 1.180.97 0.21
MomCBS9:00PM7,023,000
7,023,000 1.48
1.48 PREMIERE
NotoriousABC9:00PM3,754,0003,885,000 (131,000)0.810.87 (0.06)
Chicago MedNBC9:00PM7,106,0006,704,000 402,000 1.471.23 0.24
PitchFox9:00PM2,905,000
2,905,000 0.82
0.82
SupernaturalCW9:00PM1,683,0001,610,000 73,000 0.590.64 (0.05)
Life in PiecesCBS9:30PM5,960,000
5,960,000 1.41
1.41 PREMIERE
Pure GeniusCBS10:00PM6,229,000
6,229,000 1.05
1.05 PREMIERE
How To Get Away/MurderABC10:00PM4,069,0004,291,000 (222,000)1.201.17 0.03
The BlacklistNBC10:00PM5,515,0005,317,000 198,000 1.161.06 0.10










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
MacGyverCBS8:00PM7,262,0007,946,000 (684,000)1.001.08 (0.08)
Charlie Brown PumpkinABC8:00PM4,066,000
4,066,000 1.00
1.00 REPEAT 8-9P
Last Man StandingABC8:00PM
6,441,000 (6,441,000)
1.13 (1.13)
Caught on CameraNBC8:00PM2,731,0003,300,000 (569,000)0.600.64 (0.04)
World SeriesFox8:00PM17,684,000
17,684,000 4.70
4.70 8-11P
Hell's KitchenFox8:00PM
3,377,000 (3,377,000)
1.05 (1.05)
The Vampire DiariesCW8:00PM919,000983,000 (64,000)0.400.39 0.01
Dr. KenABC8:30PM
4,425,000 (4,425,000)
0.81 (0.81)
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM8,360,0009,512,000 (1,152,000)1.001.18 (0.18)
Shark TankABC9:00PM4,356,0005,424,000 (1,068,000)1.101.28 (0.18)
DatelineNBC9:00PM4,322,0005,361,000 (1,039,000)0.901.01 (0.11)9-11P
The ExorcistFox9:00PM
1,873,000 (1,873,000)
0.72 (0.72)
Crazy Ex-GirlfriendCW9:00PM478,000526,000 (48,000)0.200.18 0.02
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM8,763,00010,033,000 (1,270,000)1.101.09 0.01
20/20ABC10:00PM3,521,0004,031,000 (510,000)0.700.88 (0.18)
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM
3,203,000 (3,203,000)
0.61 (0.61)REPEAT
Saturday Night FootballABC8:00PM
6,478,000 (6,478,000)
1.83 (1.83)8-11P
Dateline MysteryNBC8:00PM

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SuperstoreNBC8:00PM
1,513,000 (1,513,000)
0.27 (0.27)
World SeriesFox8:00PM
2,343,000 (2,343,000)
0.65 (0.65)8-11P vs. College Football
Lethal WeaponFox8:00PM

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Movie: Identity ThiefNBC8:30PM
2,313,000 (2,313,000)
0.56 (0.56)
Crimetime SaturdayCBS9:00PM
3,625,000 (3,625,000)
0.49 (0.49)
Lethal WeaponFox9:00PM

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48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM
3,812,000 (3,812,000)
0.61 (0.61)
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 6 (Oct. 24-30) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThu14,309,0003.39
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed7,381,0002.26
The Great IndoorsCBS8:30PMThu8,814,0001.91PREMIERE
The GoldbergsABC8:00PMWed6,413,0001.78
black-ishABC9:30PMWed5,742,0001.71
SpeechlessABC8:30PMWed5,853,0001.69
Kevin Can WaitCBS8:00PMMon7,909,0001.66
Man with a PlaceCBS8:30PMMon7,416,0001.60PREMIERE
American HousewifeABC8:30PMTue5,202,0001.59
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun3,362,0001.54
The MiddleABC8:00PMTue5,716,0001.50
MomCBS9:00PMThu7,023,0001.48PREMIERE
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun3,014,0001.41
Life In PiecesCBS9:30PMThu5,960,0001.41PREMIERE
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:00PMMon5,601,0001.39
SuperstoreNBC8:00PMThu4,213,0001.29
Fresh off the BoatABC9:00PMTue3,976,0001.24
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun2,492,0001.23
The Good PlaceNBC8:30PMThu3,885,0001.18
The Odd CoupleCBS9:30PMMon4,871,0001.10
Son of ZornFox8:30PMSun2,271,0001.01
The Real O'NealsABC9:30PMTue3,224,0000.98
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun2,140,0000.87
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun1,382,0000.54REPEAT
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri

preempted
New GirlFox8:30PMTue

preempted
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:00PMTue

preempted
Dr. KenABC8:30PMFri

preempted
Kevin Can WaitCBS8:30PMThu


Great NewsNBC8:00PMThu


MarlonNBC9:30PMThu


PowerlessNBC8:30PMTue


Trial & ErrorsNBC9:00PMTue


Superior DonutsCBS9:30PMThu


Downward DogABC9:00PMTue


Imaginary MaryABC9:30PMTue


Making HistoryFox8:30PMSun


The MickFox8:30PMTue



SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Tuesday, March 25

St. Denis Medical - "Sometimes It's Good to Be Cautious" (NBC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Bruce and Alex give conflicting medical advice to a young athlete; Joyce competes with Tiger Woods in her alumni magazine; Matt and Serena (almost) drop an unconscious patient.

Night Court - "A Few Good Hens" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Dan goes up against Julianne to defend the Wheelers and his professional reputation; Abby's love life takes an exciting turn when she meets a handsome man in the courthouse, but there's a catch.

Tyler Perry's House of Payne - "Tricks No Retreats" (BET, 9:00PM ET/PT)
Curtis surprises Ella with a new gift that brings unexpected results; Calvin struggles with whether he and Laura are ready to walk down the aisle.

Tyler Perry's Assisted Living - "Total Knockout" (BET, 9:30PM ET/PT)
Jeremy enters a charity boxing match, only to find out his opponent is Leah's wealthy ex; Mr. Brown hires someone huge and unexpected as his trainer; Reginald is on a quest to regain his youth and solicits Philip to give him a new look.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of March 24)

Tuesday, March 25

  • Adam DeVine (The Righteous Gemstones/Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin/Workaholics/Modern Family) - Catch Adam on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Jenna Ortega (Stuck in the Middle/Richie Rich) - Jenna is a guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
  • Don Johnson (Kenan) - Don appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Mayan Lopez (Lopez vs Lopez) and Jerry O'Connell (We Are Men/Do Not Disturb/Carpoolers/My Secret Identity) - Mayan and Jerry are guests on After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
  • Ronny Chieng (Young Rock/Ronny Chieng: International Student) - Ronny hosts Comedy Central's The Daily Show at 11pm.
  • Kimberly Williams-Paisley (According to Jim) - Kimberly tells Sherri about hosting the new season of the hit dating reality show Farmer Wants a Wife on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Tone Bell (Survival of the Thickest/Fam/Disjointed/Truth Be Told/Bad Judge/Whitney) - Tone appears on New York Living on WPIX in New York at 10:05am.


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