Week 20 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, February 05, 2017

Week 20 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2016-17 Week 20 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu):

Households: #1. CBS 4.22/7 rating/share (-15% in rating from first four nights week 19); #2. ABC 3.11/5 (-10%); #3. NBC 2.89/5 (-5%); #4. Fox 2.11/4 (-8%); #5. The CW 1.09/2 (+3%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 6.712 million (-16% from first four nights week 19); #2. ABC 4.751 million (-12%); #3. NBC 4.560 million (-5%); #4. Fox 3.418 million (-8%); #5. The CW 1.763 million (+3%).
Adults 18-49: #1. ABC 1.33/5 rating/share (-12% in rating from first four nights week 19); #2. CBS 1.17/4 (-9%); #3. NBC 1.05/4 (-9%); #4. Fox 1.00/4 (-9%); #5. The CW 0.61/2 (+5%)

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 19 (1/23/17-1/29/17, LIVE+SD). ABC won the week in A18-49, as there was no NFL at all this week, and did a 1.28 rating. CBS was #2 with a 1.07 rating. Fox was #3 with a 1.06 rating, while NBC was #4 with a 0.95 rating No NFL in prime to boost anyone's averages! Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 7.477 million, with ABC #2 at 4.949 million. NBC was #3 with 4.174 million and Fox at #4 with 3.641 million.

For season to-date (9/19/16-2/2/17, LIVE+SD), NBC is 1 in A18-49 with a 2.15 rating, followed by Fox at #2 with a 1.65 rating, which is heavily inflated by a high 7-game World Series, and may take over for #1 after tonight with the Super Bowl. CBS is #3 with a 1.57 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.24 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS back to #1 at 8.492 million, followed by NBC at #2 with 8.007 million. World Series boosted Fox still at #3 with 5.444 million as ABC is #4 with 5.200 million. Will be interesting how close to #1 or #2 Fox gets in total viewers after tonight's Super Bowl.

Back to week 20 (Jan. 30-Feb. 5), 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 20 (Jan. 30-Feb. 5) Analysis

Last Sunday (Jan. 29)	(Week 19)		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	11,505,000		11,505,000	1.20		1.20
AFV	ABC	7:00PM	6,164,000	4,530,000	1,634,000	1.21	0.74	0.47	REPEAT
Miss Universe	Fox	7:00PM	5,222,000		5,222,000	1.45		1.45	7-10P
Son of Zorn	Fox	7:00PM		3,716,000	(3,716,000)		1.42	(1.42)
Celebrity Apprentice	NBC	7:00PM	1,154,000		1,154,000	0.36		0.36	7-9P REPEAT
Dateline	NBC	7:00PM		4,911,000	(4,911,000)		0.77	(0.77)
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM		2,292,000	(2,292,000)		0.92	(0.92)
NCIS: LA	CBS	8:00PM	11,289,000		11,289,000	1.36		1.36
To Tell the Truth	ABC	8:00PM	4,759,000	3,240,000	1,519,000	1.05	0.63	0.42	vs. REPEAT
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM		2,589,000	(2,589,000)		1.02	(1.02)
NBC Movie	NBC	8:30PM		2,325,000	(2,325,000)		0.58	(0.58)
Son of Zorn	Fox	8:30PM		1,997,000	(1,997,000)		0.86	(0.86)
Madam Secretary	CBS	9:00PM	8,705,000		8,705,000	0.88		0.88
To Tell the Truth	ABC	9:00PM	4,051,000	3,013,000	1,038,000	1.03	0.64	0.39	vs. REPEAT
Dateline	NBC	9:00PM	3,855,000		3,855,000	0.85		0.85	9-11P
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM		2,117,000	(2,117,000)		0.96	(0.96)
Bob's Burgers	Fox	9:30PM		2,012,000	(2,012,000)		0.87	(0.87)
AFC Champ Post Game	CBS	9:51PM		22,655,000	(22,655,000)		7.73	(7.73)
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM	5,436,000	11,846,000	(6,410,000)	0.65	4.06	(3.41)	vs. Hunted
Conviction	ABC	10:00PM	2,433,000	1,680,000	753,000	0.53	0.30	0.23	vs. Quant(R)
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
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	8,434,000	8,616,000	(182,000)	1.56	1.74	(0.18)	REPEAT vs. Kevin
The Bachelor	ABC	8:00PM	7,234,000	7,348,000	(114,000)	2.33	2.42	(0.09)	8-10P
Celebrity Apprentice	NBC	8:00PM	3,707,000	3,904,000	(197,000)	0.96	1.05	(0.09)	8-10P
Gotham	Fox	8:00PM	3,461,000	3,603,000	(142,000)	1.13	1.21	(0.08)
Supergirl	CW	8:00PM	2,348,000	2,652,000	(304,000)	0.70	0.78	(0.08)
Kevin Can Wait	CBS	8:30PM	6,385,000	7,686,000	(1,301,000)	1.21	1.56	(0.35)	REPEAT vs. Man
The Odd Couple	CBS	9:00PM	5,784,000	7,063,000	(1,279,000)	1.09	1.70	(0.61)	vs. 2 Broke
Lucifer	Fox	9:00PM	4,187,000	4,170,000	17,000	1.23	1.18	0.05
Jane the Virgin	CW	9:00PM	909,000	988,000	(79,000)	0.28	0.37	(0.09)
The Odd Couple	CBS	9:30PM	5,301,000	7,109,000	(1,808,000)	0.93	1.62	(0.69)	vs. Bang(R)
Scorpion	CBS	10:00PM	5,303,000	7,770,000	(2,467,000)	0.78	1.31	(0.53)	REPEAT
Quantico	ABC	10:00PM	2,758,000	2,914,000	(156,000)	0.74	0.83	(0.09)
Timeless	NBC	10:00PM	3,506,000	3,456,000	50,000	0.86	0.86	-

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		16,211,000	(16,211,000)		1.88	(1.88)
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:22PM	5,482,000		5,482,000	0.73		0.73	REPEAT
The Middle	ABC	8:18PM	3,974,000	4,391,000	(417,000)	0.86	1.03	(0.17)	REPEAT
The Wall	NBC	8:17PM	4,602,000	6,614,000	(2,012,000)	1.06	1.59	(0.53)	REPEAT
New Girl	Fox	8:20PM	1,664,000	2,354,000	(690,000)	0.53	0.92	(0.39)	REPEAT
The Flash	CW	8:00PM	3,063,000	2,684,000	379,000	1.09	0.95	0.14
Kevin Can Wait	CBS	8:30PM	4,464,000		4,464,000	0.68		0.68	REPEAT
American Housewife	ABC	8:48PM	3,142,000	3,418,000	(276,000)	0.78	0.91	(0.13)	REPEAT
The Mick	Fox	8:30PM	2,967,000	2,760,000	207,000	1.06	1.04	0.02
Super Bowl Commercials	CBS	9:00PM	6,469,000	11,173,000	(4,704,000)	0.89	1.31	(0.42)	vs. Bull
Fresh off The Boat	ABC	9:18PM	2,541,000	2,792,000	(251,000)	0.69	0.77	(0.08)	REPEAT
The Wall	NBC	9:00PM	6,064,000	9,629,000	(3,565,000)	1.52	2.83	(1.31)	vs. This
Bones	Fox	9:00PM	3,760,000	3,051,000	709,000	0.85	0.87	(0.02)
Legends of Tomorrow	CW	9:00PM	1,776,000	1,750,000	26,000	0.67	0.62	0.05
The Real O'Neals	ABC	9:48PM	1,931,000	2,029,000	(98,000)	0.51	0.59	(0.08)	REPEAT
Bull	CBS	10:00PM	5,667,000	9,178,000	(3,511,000)	0.62	1.12	(0.50)	REPEAT vs. NCIS NO
Agents of SHIELD	ABC	10:00PM	2,152,000	2,001,000	151,000	0.61	0.65	(0.04)
This Is Us	NBC	10:00PM	4,501,000	7,381,000	(2,880,000)	0.97	1.75	(0.78)	REPEAT vs. Fire

Wednesday			This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-	This Wk	Prev Week	Wk-to-Wk +/-
Title	Network	Time	Total Viewers			18-49 Rtg			Notes
Hunted	CBS	8:00PM	5,389,000	5,479,000	(90,000)	1.26	1.33	(0.07)	vs. 8-10P
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:00PM	4,730,000	4,761,000	(31,000)	1.16	1.16	-	REPEAT
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	8:00PM	4,620,000	4,215,000	405,000	0.91	0.85	0.06	REPEAT
Showtime at Apollo	Fox	8:00PM	3,185,000	6,280,000	(3,095,000)	0.76	1.42	(0.66)	vs. Lethal
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	1,908,000	1,682,000	226,000	0.62	0.56	0.06
Speechless	ABC	8:30PM	3,961,000	4,015,000	(54,000)	0.96	1.07	(0.11)	REPEAT
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	7,455,000		7,455,000	1.30		1.30
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	4,135,000	4,442,000	(307,000)	1.08	1.16	(0.08)	REPEAT
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	4,674,000	5,210,000	(536,000)	1.09	1.06	0.03	REPEAT
Star	Fox	9:00PM	4,051,000	3,791,000	260,000	1.26	1.15	0.11
The 100	CW	9:00PM	1,212,000	793,000	419,000	0.43	0.26	0.17	PREMIERE vs. Freq
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	3,646,000	3,896,000	(250,000)	1.00	1.09	(0.09)	REPEAT
Code Black	CBS	10:00PM	6,798,000	5,683,000	1,115,000	1.08	0.90	0.18
Match Game	ABC	10:00PM	3,056,000	7,502,000	(4,446,000)	0.83	1.72	(0.89)	REPEAT vs. Trump
Chicago P.D.	NBC	10:00PM	4,459,000	4,420,000	39,000	0.90	0.84	0.06	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	14,657,000	9,353,000	5,304,000	3.14	1.63	1.51	vs. REPEAT
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	8:00PM	8,494,000	9,585,000	(1,091,000)	2.26	2.59	(0.33)
Superstore	NBC	8:00PM	3,993,000	2,782,000	1,211,000	1.25	0.70	0.55	vs. REPEAT
Hell's Kitchen	Fox	8:00PM	3,669,000	3,982,000	(313,000)	1.12	1.24	(0.12)
Supernatural	CW	8:00PM	1,732,000	1,720,000	12,000	0.62	0.58	0.04
Superior Donuts	CBS	8:30PM	10,538,000	7,024,000	3,514,000	1.92	1.16	0.76	PREMIERE vs. Mom(R)
Powerless	NBC	8:30PM	3,098,000	2,407,000	691,000	1.08	0.69	0.39	PREMIERE vs. Superstore(R)
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	8,707,000		8,707,000	1.60		1.60
Mary Tyler Moore Special	CBS	9:00PM		6,549,000	(6,549,000)		0.78	(0.78)
Scandal	ABC	9:00PM	6,539,000	7,623,000	(1,084,000)	1.74	2.05	(0.31)
Chicago Med	NBC	9:00PM	6,304,000	4,035,000	2,269,000	1.24	0.76	0.48	vs. REPEAT
My Kitchen Rules	Fox	9:00PM	2,180,000	2,148,000	32,000	0.73	0.74	(0.01)
Riverdale	CW	9:00PM	1,151,000	1,378,000	(227,000)	0.43	0.51	(0.08)
Life in Pieces	CBS	9:30PM	6,624,000		6,624,000	1.26		1.26
Training Day	CBS	10:00PM	4,726,000	5,198,000	(472,000)	0.88	0.75	0.13	PREMIERE vs. Pure
How to Get Away w/Murder	ABC	10:00PM	4,688,000	5,414,000	(726,000)	1.28	1.52	(0.24)
The Blacklist	NBC	10:00PM	5,047,000	2,520,000	2,527,000	0.92	0.50	0.42	vs. REPEAT

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
MacGyver	CBS	8:00PM	7,498,000	5,135,000	2,363,000	1.00	0.78	0.22	vs. REPEAT
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	6,623,000	7,014,000	(391,000)	1.20	1.25	(0.05)
Grimm	NBC	8:00PM	4,133,000	4,281,000	(148,000)	0.80	0.83	(0.03)
Rosewood	Fox	8:00PM	2,605,000	2,833,000	(228,000)	0.60	0.61	(0.01)
The Vampire Diaries	CW	8:00PM	988,000	943,000	45,000	0.40	0.34	0.06
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	4,779,000	5,180,000	(401,000)	0.90	1.02	(0.12)
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	9,676,000	7,144,000	2,532,000	1.10	0.84	0.26	vs. REPEAT
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	5,650,000	5,968,000	(318,000)	1.30	1.36	(0.06)
Emerald City	NBC	9:00PM	2,471,000	2,790,000	(319,000)	0.60	0.60	-
Sleepy Hollow	Fox	9:00PM	1,846,000	2,157,000	(311,000)	0.50	0.61	(0.11)
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend	CW	9:00PM	581,000	590,000	(9,000)	0.20	0.19	0.01	FINALE
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	10,068,000	7,126,000	2,942,000	1.20	0.85	0.35	vs. REPEAT
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	4,583,000	5,524,000	(941,000)	1.00	0.83	0.17
Dateline	NBC	10:00PM	3,744,000	3,837,000	(93,000)	0.70	0.96	(0.26)

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
Ransom	CBS	8:00PM	2,860,000	3,280,000	(420,000)	0.40	0.40	-
NBA Countdown	ABC	8:00PM	1,840,000	1,907,000	(67,000)	0.50	0.44	0.06
Dateline Mystery	NBC	8:00PM	4,140,000	4,878,000	(738,000)	0.70	0.75	(0.05)	8-10P
NFL Honors	Fox	8:00PM	3,170,000	2,189,000	981,000	0.80	0.78	0.02	8-10P vs. UFC
NBA Saturday Prime	ABC	8:30PM	2,570,000	3,259,000	(689,000)	0.80	1.02	(0.22)	830-11P
Crimetime Saturday	CBS	9:00PM	3,780,000	3,961,000	(181,000)	0.40	0.39	0.01	REPEAT
Star	Fox	9:00PM			-			-
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	4,480,000	4,996,000	(516,000)	0.60	0.75	(0.15)
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM	2,930,000	3,261,000	(331,000)	0.70	0.78	(0.08)	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 20 (Jan. 30-Feb. 5) 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	14,657,000	3.14
Superior Donuts	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	10,538,000	1.92	PREMIERE
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	8,707,000	1.60
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	8,434,000	1.56	REPEAT
Life In Pieces	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	6,624,000	1.26
Superstore	NBC	8:00PM	Thu	3,993,000	1.25
Kevin Can Wait	CBS	8:30PM	Mon	6,385,000	1.21	REPEAT
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri	6,623,000	1.2
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	4,730,000	1.16	REPEAT
The Odd Couple	CBS	9:00PM	Mon	5,784,000	1.09
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	4,135,000	1.08	REPEAT
Powerless	NBC	8:30PM	Tue	3,098,000	1.08	PREMIERE
The Mick	Fox	8:30PM	Tue	2,967,000	1.06
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	3,646,000	1.00	REPEAT
Speechless	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	3,961,000	0.96	REPEAT
The Odd Couple	CBS	9:30PM	Mon	5,301,000	0.93	FINALE
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	Fri	4,779,000	0.9
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Tue	3,974,000	0.86	REPEAT
American Housewife	ABC	8:30PM	Tue	3,142,000	0.78	REPEAT
2 Broke Girls	CBS	8:22PM	Tue	5,482,000	0.73	REPEAT
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	9:00PM	Tue	2,541,000	0.69	REPEAT
Kevin Can Wait	CBS	8:30PM	Tue	4,468,000	0.68	REPEAT
New Girl	Fox	8:20PM	Tue	1,664,000	0.53	REPEAT
The Real O'Neals	ABC	9:30PM	Tue	1,931,000	0.51	REPEAT
Man with a Plan	CBS	8:30PM	Mon			preempted
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun			preempted
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun			preempted
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun			preempted
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	Sun			preempted
Bob's Burgers	Fox	9:30PM	Sun			preempted
Son of Zorn	Fox	8:30PM	Sun			preempted
The Great Indoors	CBS	8:30PM	Thu			preempted
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:30PM	Sun			preempted
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun			preempted
The Good Place	NBC	8:30PM	Thu			completed
Great News	NBC	8:00PM	Thu
Marlon	NBC	9:30PM	Thu
Trial & Errors	NBC	9:00PM	Tue
Downward Dog	ABC	9:00PM	Tue
Imaginary Mary	ABC	9:30PM	Tue
Making History	Fox	8:30PM	Sun

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

Sitcoms Airing Tonight

Wednesday, December 8

The Conners - "Sober Sex, Plastic Silverware, and Losing My Religion" (ABC, 9:00PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
Part of Becky’s recovery program mandates she make amends with people she has lied to over the years, leading her to meet up again with former high school friend Mikey to apologize for lying to him about her living a successful life. Meanwhile, Darlene visits with Pastor Phil (Jason Alexander), and Louise continues planning her wedding.

Home Economics - "Bottle Service, $800 Plus Tip (25% Suggested)" (ABC, 9:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
The family is in for a wild night out when they accompany Connor to a club to help him jumpstart his dating life. When Tom steps up as Connor’s wingman, things don’t exactly go as planned.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - "The Gang Buys a Roller Rink" (FXX, 10:00PM ET/PT)
In the past, an innocent Dennis learns the horrifying details of Frank's business; a truly sweet Dee is excited to head off for Hollywood while Charlie and Mac's jobs at the roller rink are in jeopardy.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - " The Gang Replaces Dee With a Monkey" (FXX, 10:30PM ET/PT)
When the Gang suspects Dee is menopausal, they scramble to find a new employee for Paddy's Pub; Dee decides to put her acting career on hold in order to mentor young actors.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of December 6)

Wednesday, December 8

Rob McElhenney (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia/Mythic Quest) - Watch Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Ariana DeBose (Schmigadoon!) - Ariana appears on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!/Trial & Error/Kristin) - Kristin is a guest on Watch What Happens: Live at 3:30am on Bravo. She chats about her new album Happiness is…Christmas! on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Kimberly Williams-Paisley (According to Jim) and Ashley Williams (The Jim Gaffigan Show/Good Morning, Miami) - Kimberly and Ashley talk about Hallmark's Sister Swap on NBC's Today in the 9am hour and on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.
Cynthia Nixon (And Just Like That.../Sex and the City) - Cynthia talks about And Just Like That... on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am and on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Heather Graham (Californication/Emily's Reasons Why Not/Scrubs) - Heather talks about her role in the film The Last Son on LIVE! with Kelly and Ryan, so check your listings.
Yvonne Orji (Insecure) - Yvonne is a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show, so check your local listings.
Eric André (Man Seeking Woman/2 Broke Girls/Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23) - Eric will be on The Drew Barrymore Show, so check your local listings.
Vanessa Lachey (Truth Be Told/Dads) - Vanessa talks about living the island life with her kids and husband, Nick Lachey, her new role in NCIS: Hawai‘i and her new book on Rachael Ray, so check your local listings.
Michael J. Fox (Family Ties/Spin City/The Michael J. Fox Show) - Michael talks about No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality on CBS This Morning sometime between 7-9am.
Patricia Heaton (Carol's Second Act/The Middle/Back to You/Everybody Loves Raymond) - Patricia shares the moment that made her re-think her relationship with drinking on The Dr. Oz Show, so check your local listings.
Zachary Levi (Less Than Perfect/Telenovela) - Zachary talks about American Underdog on ABC's Good Morning America somtime between 7-9am.
Kal Penn (Sunnyside/Deadbeat/We Are Men) - Kal talks about Hot Mess Holiday on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.