Week 10 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Week 10 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2016-17 Week 10 TV Ratings (first two nights Mon-Tue, as Wed-Thu prelim due to holiday):

Households: #1. ABC 6.06/10 rating/share (+46% in rating from first four nights week 9); #2. CBS 5.45/9 (+4%); #3. NBC 4.93/9 (-10%); #4. Fox 1.59/3 (-36%); #5. The CW 1.12/2 (+6%).
Total Viewers: #1. ABC 9.509 million (+48% from first four nights week 9); #2. CBS 8.790 million (+6%); #3. NBC 8.172 million (-7%); #4. Fox 2.553 million (-35%); #5. The CW 1.840 million (+8%).
Adults 18-49: #1. NBC 1.86/6 rating/share (-18% in rating from first four nights week 9); #2. ABC 1.58/5 (+7%); #3. CBS 1.40/5 (-1%); #4. Fox 0.88/3 (-30%); #5. The CW 0.67/2 (+12%)

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 9 (11/14/16-11/20/16, LIVE+SD). NBC won the week in A18-49, boosted by SNF, and did a 2.33 rating. CBS was #2 with a 1.50 rating powered by an NFL overrun. ABC was #3 with a 1.47 rating, while Fox did just a 1.03 rating. Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 8.869 million, with NBC #2 at 8.499 million. ABC was #3 with 6.138 million and Fox at #4 with only 3.105 million.

For season to-date (9/19/16-11/22/16, LIVE+SD), NBC is 1 in A18-49 with a 2.15 rating, followed by Fox at #2 with a 2.03 rating, which is heavily inflated by a high 7-game World Series. CBS is #3 with a 1.71 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.40 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 9.035 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 7.819 million, World Series boosted Fox still at #3 with 6.622 million and ABC at #4 with 5.976 million.

Back to week 10 (Nov. 21-27), 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 10 (Nov. 21-27) Analysis

Last Sunday (Nov. 20)	(Week 9)		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	7:46PM	14,891,000	20,185,000	(5,294,000)	2.57	3.42	(0.85)
AFV	ABC	7:00PM	6,482,000	4,513,000	1,969,000	1.06	0.77	0.29
The Simpsons	Fox	7:00PM	1,472,000		1,472,000	0.52		0.52	REPEAT
Football Night in America	NBC	7:30PM	6,515,000	2,889,000	3,626,000	2.06	0.88	1.18
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	2,345,000	18,557,000	(16,212,000)	1.06	6.74	(5.68)	vs. OT
NCIS: LA	CBS	8:46PM	10,427,000	12,113,000	(1,686,000)	1.46	1.65	(0.19)
American Music Awards	ABC	8:00PM	8,182,000		8,182,000	2.42		2.42	8-1103P
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM		3,401,000	(3,401,000)		0.95	(0.95)
Football Night in America	NBC	8:00PM	10,441,000	11,324,000	(883,000)	3.34	3.75	(0.41)
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	2,876,000	7,101,000	(4,225,000)	1.33	3.10	(1.77)
Sunday Night Football	NBC	8:30PM	18,729,000	22,513,000	(3,784,000)	6.16	7.67	(1.51)	832-1142P
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	2,642,000	3,637,000	(995,000)	1.17	1.63	(0.46)	vs. Zorn
Madam Secretary	CBS	9:46PM	8,516,000	9,265,000	(749,000)	0.96	1.03	(0.07)
Secrets & Lies	ABC	9:00PM		3,178,000	(3,178,000)		0.71	(0.71)
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	2,735,000	3,580,000	(845,000)	1.36	1.62	(0.26)
Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	2,043,000	2,637,000	(594,000)	0.92	1.05	(0.13)
Elementary	CBS	10:46PM	5,014,000	5,449,000	(435,000)	0.73	0.72	0.01
Quantico	ABC	10:00PM		2,747,000	(2,747,000)		0.67	(0.67)
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
Kevin Can Wait	CBS	8:00PM	6,968,000	7,059,000	(91,000)	1.50	1.57	(0.07)
Dancing w/the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	12,077,000	11,337,000	740,000	1.82	1.66	0.16	8-10P
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	9,636,000	10,025,000	(389,000)	2.10	2.30	(0.20)	8-10P
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM	3,444,000	3,627,000	(183,000)	1.11	1.17	(0.06)
Supergirl	CW	8:00PM	2,605,000	2,353,000	252,000	0.91	0.71	0.20
Man With a Plan	CBS	8:30PM	5,980,000	6,179,000	(199,000)	1.30	1.32	(0.02)
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:00PM	5,370,000	5,184,000	186,000	1.36	1.26	0.10
Lucifer	Fox	9:00PM	3,631,000	3,869,000	(238,000)	1.04	1.11	(0.07)
Jane the Virgin	CW	9:00PM	1,006,000	928,000	78,000	0.41	0.34	0.07
The Odd Couple	CBS	9:30PM	4,578,000	4,691,000	(113,000)	1.05	1.03	0.02
Scorpion	CBS	10:00PM	7,065,000	7,222,000	(157,000)	1.22	1.19	0.03
Conviction	ABC	10:00PM	4,315,000	4,173,000	142,000	0.74	0.81	(0.07)
Timeless	NBC	10:00PM	4,714,000	4,528,000	186,000	1.17	1.15	0.02

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	14,856,000	14,729,000	127,000	1.90	1.72	0.18
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	6,880,000	6,208,000	672,000	1.60	1.60	-
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	9,484,000	9,748,000	(264,000)	1.84	2.09	(0.25)
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:00PM	2,190,000	2,175,000	15,000	0.89	0.90	(0.01)
The Flash	CW	8:00PM	2,947,000	3,013,000	(66,000)	1.09	1.18	(0.09)
American Housewife	ABC	8:30PM	6,142,000	5,284,000	858,000	1.46	1.59	(0.13)
New Girl	Fox	8:30PM	1,755,000	1,935,000	(180,000)	0.85	0.96	(0.11)
Bull	CBS	9:00PM	10,869,000	11,871,000	(1,002,000)	1.49	1.54	(0.05)
Dancing w/the Stars	ABC	9:00PM	10,974,000		10,974,000	1.78		1.78	FINALE 9-11P
Fresh off The Boat	ABC	9:00PM		4,275,000	(4,275,000)		1.31	(1.31)
This Is Us	NBC	9:00PM	9,000,000	9,504,000	(504,000)	2.44	2.56	(0.12)
Scream Queens	Fox	9:00PM	1,151,000	1,417,000	(266,000)	0.50	0.59	(0.09)
No Tomorrow	CW	9:00PM	803,000	804,000	(1,000)	0.28	0.27	0.01
The Real O'Neals	ABC	9:30PM		3,563,000	(3,563,000)		1.12	(1.12)
NCIS: New Orleans	CBS	10:00PM	8,501,000	9,171,000	(670,000)	1.19	1.24	(0.05)
David Blaine	ABC	10:00PM		5,142,000	(5,142,000)		1.60	(1.60)
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	6,476,000	6,991,000	(515,000)	1.49	1.53	(0.04)

Wednesday	(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
Survivor	CBS	8:00PM	7,692,000	8,486,000	(794,000)	1.50	1.76	(0.26)	8-10P vs 8-9P
Charlie Brown Thanksgiving	ABC	8:00PM	7,148,000		7,148,000	1.90		1.90	REPEAT
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:00PM		6,453,000	(6,453,000)		1.85	(1.85)
Macy's 90th Parade Special	NBC	8:00PM	4,654,000	4,999,000	(345,000)	0.90	1.08	(0.18)	vs. Blindspot
Lethal Weapon	Fox	8:00PM	3,759,000	6,604,000	(2,845,000)	0.80	1.69	(0.89)	REPEAT
Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors	CW	8:00PM	825,000		825,000	0.20		0.20	8-10P
Arrow	CW	8:00PM		1,860,000	(1,860,000)		0.66	(0.66)
Speechless	ABC	8:30PM		5,722,000	(5,722,000)		1.67	(1.67)
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM		7,616,000	(7,616,000)		1.38	(1.38)
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	4,642,000	7,328,000	(2,686,000)	1.30	2.23	(0.93)	REPEAT
SNL Thanksgiving	NBC	9:00PM	5,375,000	6,112,000	(737,000)	1.60	1.23	0.37	9-11P vs. Chicago P.D.
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM			-			-
Empire	Fox	9:00PM	2,796,000	8,389,000	(5,593,000)	0.70	3.11	(2.41)	REPEAT
Frequency	CW	9:00PM		973,000	(973,000)		0.30	(0.30)
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	3,930,000	5,523,000	(1,593,000)	1.10	1.55	(0.45)	REPEAT
Code Black	CBS	10:00PM	6,155,000	5,678,000	477,000	0.90	0.95	(0.05)
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	4,296,000	5,524,000	(1,228,000)	0.90	1.19	(0.29)	vs. Desginated
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM			-			-

Thursday	(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
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	7,191,000	14,336,000	(7,145,000)	1.40	3.14	(1.74)	REPEAT
Disney Magical Holiday	ABC	8:00PM	4,984,000		4,984,000	1.00		1.00	8-10P
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	8:00PM		8,044,000	(8,044,000)		2.15	(2.15)
NFL Pre-Kick	NBC	8:00PM	14,386,000	8,236,000	6,150,000	4.70	2.40	2.30
Rosewood	Fox	8:00PM	6,689,000	3,070,000	3,619,000	2.20	0.67	1.53	REPEAT
Whose Line/Anyway	CW	8:00PM	962,000		962,000	0.30		0.30	REPEAT
Legends of Tomorrow	CW	8:00PM		1,849,000	(1,849,000)		0.64	(0.64)
The Great Indoors	CBS	8:30PM	5,225,000	7,325,000	(2,100,000)	1.20	1.45	(0.25)
NFL Thursday Night	NBC	8:30PM	18,543,000	13,331,000	5,212,000	6.10	4.20	1.90	827-1138P
Whose Line/Anyway	CW	8:30PM	1,072,000		1,072,000	0.30		0.30	REPEAT
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	5,809,000	7,637,000	(1,828,000)	1.20	1.40	(0.20)
Notorious	ABC	9:00PM		4,122,000	(4,122,000)		0.89	(0.89)
Chicago Med	NBC	9:00PM			-			-
Pitch	Fox	9:00PM	3,066,000	2,473,000	593,000	1.00	0.72	0.28	REPEAT
Whose Line/Anyway	CW	9:00PM	969,000		969,000	0.30		0.30	REPEAT
Supernatural	CW	9:00PM		1,795,000	(1,795,000)		0.67	(0.67)
Life in Pieces	CBS	9:30PM	5,296,000	6,645,000	(1,349,000)	1.00	1.36	(0.36)
Whose Line/Anyway	CW	9:30PM	930,000		930,000	0.30		0.30	REPEAT
Pure Genius	CBS	10:00PM	4,740,000	5,479,000	(739,000)	0.80	0.89	(0.09)
Modern Family	ABC	10:00PM	2,479,000		2,479,000	0.60		0.60	REPEAT
How To Get Away/Murder	ABC	10:00PM		4,954,000	(4,954,000)		1.37	(1.37)
American Housewife	ABC	10:30PM	1,902,000		1,902,000	0.50		0.50	REPEAT
The Blacklist	NBC	10:00PM			-			-

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	4,208,000		4,208,000	0.90		0.90	REPEAT
MacGyver	CBS	8:00PM		8,117,000	(8,117,000)		1.11	(1.11)
Santa Claus Comin' Town	ABC	8:00PM	3,347,000		3,347,000	0.80		0.80	REPEAT
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM		6,547,000	(6,547,000)		1.12	(1.12)
How Grinch Stole Xmas	NBC	8:00PM	5,172,000		5,172,000	1.20		1.20	REPEAT
Caught on Camera	NBC	8:00PM		3,047,000	(3,047,000)		0.72	(0.72)
Lethal Weapon	Fox	8:00PM	2,853,000	3,141,000	(288,000)	0.60	0.97	(0.37)	REPEAT vs. Hell's
Grandma Reindeer	CW	8:00PM	1,068,000	922,000	146,000	0.30	0.33	(0.03)	REPEAT vs. Vampire
Frosty Returns	CBS	8:30PM	3,634,000		3,634,000	0.80		0.80	REPEAT
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM		4,657,000	(4,657,000)		0.92	(0.92)
How Murray Saved Xmas	NBC	8:30PM	3,269,000		3,269,000	0.80		0.80	REPEAT
MacGyver	CBS	9:00PM	4,087,000	10,094,000	(6,007,000)	0.60	1.27	(0.67)	REPEAT vs. Five-0
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	3,293,000	5,189,000	(1,896,000)	0.70	1.20	(0.50)	REPEAT
Dateline	NBC	9:00PM	4,181,000	5,112,000	(931,000)	0.80	1.07	(0.27)	9-11P
Lucifer	Fox	9:00PM	1,696,000	1,668,000	28,000	0.40	0.64	(0.24)	REPEAT vs. Exorcist
Penn & Teller Fool Us	CW	9:00PM	1,258,000	498,000	760,000	0.30	0.16	0.14	REPEAT vs. Crazy
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	5,838,000	10,358,000	(4,520,000)	0.70	1.15	(0.45)	REPEAT
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	3,156,000	4,108,000	(952,000)	0.60	0.66	(0.06)
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM			-			-

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
Robbie the Reindeer	CBS	8:00PM	2,410,000	3,834,000	(1,424,000)	0.60	0.48	0.12	REPEAT vs. Crimetime
Saturday Night Football	ABC	8:00PM	6,280,000	3,825,000	2,455,000	1.90	1.04	0.86	8-11P
National Dog Show	NBC	8:00PM	3,088,000	2,188,000	900,000	0.60	0.53	0.07	REPEAT 8-10P vs. Movie
College Football	Fox	8:00PM	2,520,000	2,181,000	339,000	0.70	0.58	0.12	8-11P
Story of Santa Claus	CBS	9:00PM	2,230,000	4,214,000	(1,984,000)	0.60	0.67	(0.07)	REPEAT vs. 48 Hours
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	3,390,000	4,814,000	(1,424,000)	0.60	0.82	(0.22)
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM	2,250,000	3,106,000	(856,000)	0.50	0.92	(0.42)	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 10 (Nov. 21-27) 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 Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Tue	6,880,000	1.60
Kevin Can Wait	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	6,968,000	1.50
American Housewife	ABC	8:30PM	Tue	6,142,000	1.46
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Thu	7,191,000	1.40	REPEAT
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	2,735,000	1.36
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:00PM	Mon	5,370,000	1.36
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	2,876,000	1.33
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	4,642,000	1.30	REPEAT
Man with a Place	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	5,980,000	1.30
The Great Indoors	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	5,225,000	1.20
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	5,809,000	1.20
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	2,642,000	1.17
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	393,000	1.10	REPEAT
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	2,345,000	1.06
The Odd Couple	CBS	9:30PM	Mon	4,578,000	1.05
Life In Pieces	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	5,296,000	1.00
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	2,043,000	0.92
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:00PM	Tue	2,190,000	0.89
New Girl	Fox	8:30PM	Tue	1,755,000	0.85
Modern Family	ABC	10:00PM	Thu	2,479,000	0.60	REPEAT
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	1,472,000	0.52	REPEAT
American Housewife	ABC	10:30PM	Thu	1,902,000	0.50	REPEAT
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:00PM	Wed			preempted
Speechless	ABC	8:30PM	Wed			preempted
Son of Zorn	Fox	8:30PM	Sun			preempted
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	9:00PM	Tue			preempted
The Real O'Neals	ABC	9:30PM	Tue			preempted
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri			preempted
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	Fri			preempted
Superstore	NBC	8:00PM	Thu			preempted
The Good Place	NBC	8:30PM	Thu			preempted
Great News	NBC	8:00PM	Thu
Marlon	NBC	9:30PM	Thu
Powerless	NBC	8:30PM	Tue
Trial & Errors	NBC	9:00PM	Tue
Superior Donuts	CBS	9:30PM	Thu
Downward Dog	ABC	9:00PM	Tue
Imaginary Mary	ABC	9:30PM	Tue
Making History	Fox	8:30PM	Sun
The Mick	Fox	8:30PM	Tue

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Sunday, July 13

Ghosts - "Patience" (CBS, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
While Sam and the ghosts race to find him, Isaac comes face to face with Puritan ghost Patience (Mary Holland) for the first time since she was lost in the dirt.

The Simpsons - "Homer and Her Sisters" (Fox, 8:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
After a fight in an escape room, Krusty's aunt fixes Homer's relationship with Patty and Selma.

Krapopolis - "Ice Week!" (Fox, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Ty struggles to keep his cool when he gets the hots for a visiting reporter; Shlub is paid a visit by an old friend; Hippocampus and Stupendous risk missing the festivities altogether.

Animal Control - "Giraffes, Gorillas and Penguins" (Fox, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The crew must contain a freak zoo break; Frank realizes that he needs to break up with Yasmin; Emily finds an unexpected benefactor in a celebrity businesswoman.

Going Dutch - "Pilot" (Fox, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The colonel is reassigned to take emergency command of USAG Stroopsdorf in the Netherlands; Sgt. Conway provides the colonel and Shah with a tour of the things Stroopsdorf is known for... cheese, laundry and bowling.

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Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of July 7)

Friday, July 11

Aparna Nancherla (The Great North/Fairview/Corporate) and Whitney Cummings (Whitney) - Aparna and Whitney are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Malachi Barton (Stuck in the Middle) and Meg Donnelly (American Housewife) - Malachi and Meg discuss Zombies 4: Dawn of the Vampires and perform on ABC's Good Morning America sometime between 7-9am. They will also be on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Jean Smart (Hacks/Samantha Who?/Center of the Universe/In-Laws/Style & Substance/Designing Women) - Jean chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Patton Oswalt (A.P. Bio/The Goldbergs/The King of Queens) - Patton talks about Black Coffee and Ice Water on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Margaret Cho (All-American Girl) and Joel Kim Booster (Loot/Shrill) - CBS News contributor Lisa Ling talks with Margaret and Joel on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.
Krysten Ritter (Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23) - Tamron Hall (repeat) has a DAYTIME EXCLUSIVE sitdown with actress/director/author Krysten Ritter who recently released her new thriller/mystery novel Retreat, so check your local listings.
Maggie Q (Pivoting) - Maggie Q talks about Prime's Ballard on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.
Tisha Campbell (Act Your Age/Uncoupled/Outmatched/Dr. Ken/Rita Rocks/My Wife and Kids/Martin) and Wendy Raquel Robinson (Poppa's House/The Game/Here We Go Again/The Steve Harvey Show/Minor Adjustments) - Tisha and Wendy chat about their film Operation: Aunties on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings. They will also be on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:30am.
David Zayas (The Bear/Saint George) - David appears on PIX11 Morning News on WPIX in New York at 9:40am.