Week 29 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

Sunday, April 09, 2017

Week 29 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2016-17 Week 29 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu):

Households: #1. CBS 6.18/11 rating/share (+31% in rating from first four nights week 28); #2. NBC 3.84/7 (-2%); #3. ABC 3.59/6 (-2%); #4. Fox 2.12/4 (-7%); #5. The CW 0.66/1 (-31%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 10.170 million (+36% from first four nights week 28); #2. NBC 6.024 million (-3%); #3. ABC 5.538 million (-1%); #4. Fox 3.363 million (-6%); #5. The CW 1.042 million (-32%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 2.14/8 rating/share (+71% in rating from first four nights week 28); #2. NBC 1.25/5 (-4%); #3. ABC 1.21/5 (-2%); #4. Fox 1.06/4 (+1%); #5. The CW 0.34/1 (-36%)

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 28 (3/27/17-4/2/17, LIVE+SD). CBS won the week in A18-49 and did a 1.88 rating boosted by NCAA Final 4 coverage. NBC was #2 with a 1.03 rating. ABC was #3 with a 0.95 rating, while Fox was #4 with a 0.79 rating Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 9.657 million, with NBC #2 at 5.308 million. ABC was #3 with 4.416 million and Fox at #4 with 2.649 million.

For season to-date (9/19/16-4/6/17, LIVE+SD), NBC is 1 in A18-49 with a 1.82 rating, followed by Fox at #2 with a 1.71 rating thanks to the Super Bowl and also heavily inflated by a high 7-game World Series. Without those 2 events, Fox would be #4. CBS is #3 with a 1.51 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.24 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 8.273 million, followed by the dropping NBC at #2 with 7.158 million. Super Bow/World Series boosted Fox still at #3 with 5.500 million as ABC is #4 with 5.101 million.

Back to week 29 (Apr 3-9), 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:

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Week 29 (Apr 3-9) Analysis

Last Sunday (Apr 2)	(Week 28)		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	9,500,000	14,699,000	(5,199,000)	1.14	2.49	(1.35)
AFV	ABC	7:00PM	4,675,000	5,170,000	(495,000)	0.87	0.93	(0.06)	REPEAT
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	1,126,000	1,663,000	(537,000)	0.44	0.56	(0.12)	REPEAT
Little Big Shots	NBC	7:00PM	4,421,000	4,159,000	262,000	0.63	0.64	(0.01)	REPEAT
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	1,516,000	1,826,000	(310,000)	0.70	0.80	(0.10)
ACM Awards	CBS	8:00PM	10,911,000		10,911,000	2.14		2.14	8-11P
NCIS: LA	CBS	8:00PM		11,171,000	(11,171,000)		1.62	(1.62)
Once Upon a Time	ABC	8:00PM	2,796,000	2,847,000	(51,000)	0.77	0.88	(0.11)
Little Big Shots	NBC	8:00PM	8,649,000	9,827,000	(1,178,000)	1.29	1.70	(0.41)
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	2,128,000	1,901,000	227,000	0.92	0.89	0.03	vs. Bob's
Making History	Fox	8:30PM	1,321,000	1,543,000	(222,000)	0.57	0.73	(0.16)
Madam Secretary	CBS	9:00PM		8,773,000	(8,773,000)		1.10	(1.10)
Match Game	ABC	9:00PM	2,497,000	1,869,000	628,000	0.56	0.44	0.12	vs. Time
Chicago Justice	NBC	9:00PM	5,905,000	5,841,000	64,000	0.92	1.01	(0.09)
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	1,547,000	2,170,000	(623,000)	0.70	1.03	(0.33)	REPEAT
Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	1,743,000	1,967,000	(224,000)	0.75	0.85	(0.10)
Elementary	CBS	10:00PM		5,159,000	(5,159,000)		0.81	(0.81)
American Crime	ABC	10:00PM	1,766,000	1,620,000	146,000	0.37	0.32	0.05
Shades of Blue	NBC	10:00PM	4,115,000	4,356,000	(241,000)	0.68	0.84	(0.16)


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	6,144,000	6,668,000	(524,000)	1.24	1.26	(0.02)	REPEAT
Dancing w/the Stars	ABC	8:00PM	10,466,000	11,114,000	(648,000)	1.55	1.68	(0.13)	8-10P
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	10,036,000	10,557,000	(521,000)	2.20	2.36	(0.16)	8-10P
24: Legacy	Fox	8:00PM	3,198,000	3,232,000	(34,000)	0.77	0.87	(0.10)
Supergirl	CW	8:00PM	1,023,000	2,214,000	(1,191,000)	0.25	0.68	(0.43)	REPEAT
NCAA Pre-Game	CBS	8:30PM	7,128,000	5,216,000	1,912,000	1.85	1.11	0.74	vs. Kevin(R)
NCAA Championship	CBS	9:00PM	22,997,000		22,997,000	7.08		7.08	918-1147P
Superior Donuts	CBS	9:00PM		5,278,000	(5,278,000)		1.09	(1.09)
APB	Fox	9:00PM	2,628,000	2,785,000	(157,000)	0.57	0.58	(0.01)
Penn & Teller	CW	9:00PM	967,000	888,000	79,000	0.23	0.35	(0.12)	REPEAT vs. Jane
The Great Indoors	CBS	9:30PM		4,119,000	(4,119,000)		0.95	(0.95)
Scorpion	CBS	10:00PM		4,366,000	(4,366,000)		0.77	(0.77)
Quantico	ABC	10:00PM	2,957,000	3,150,000	(193,000)	0.56	0.73	(0.17)
Taken	NBC	10:00PM	4,668,000	5,039,000	(371,000)	0.84	1.00	(0.16)

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	13,830,000	14,350,000	(520,000)	1.56	1.60	(0.04)
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	5,440,000	3,808,000	1,632,000	1.39	0.85	0.54	vs. REPEAT
The Voice	NBC	8:00PM	9,520,000	10,222,000	(702,000)	1.90	2.12	(0.22)
New Girl	Fox	8:00PM	1,996,000	2,160,000	(164,000)	0.88	0.92	(0.04)	FINALE
Legends of Tomorrow	CW	8:00PM	1,521,000	2,388,000	(867,000)	0.56	0.86	(0.30)	vs. Flash
American Housewife	ABC	8:30PM	4,388,000	3,016,000	1,372,000	1.23	0.77	0.46	vs. REPEAT
The Mick	Fox	8:30PM	2,092,000	2,406,000	(314,000)	0.84	0.88	(0.04)
Bull	CBS	9:00PM	11,092,000	10,894,000	198,000	1.27	1.31	(0.04)
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	9:00PM	3,817,000	2,953,000	864,000	1.14	0.79	0.35	vs. American(R)
Trial & Error	NBC	9:00PM	3,764,000	4,247,000	(483,000)	0.86	0.96	(0.10)
Prison Break	Fox	9:00PM	3,826,000	4,349,000	(523,000)	1.49	0.99	0.50	PREMIERE vs. Bones
iZombie	CW	9:00PM	946,000	1,593,000	(647,000)	0.39	0.54	(0.15)	PREMIERE vs. Legends
Imaginary Mary	ABC	9:30PM	3,451,000	2,538,000	913,000	0.94	0.71	0.23	vs. Fresh(R)
Trial & Error	NBC	9:30PM	3,014,000	3,229,000	(215,000)	0.71	0.77	(0.06)
NCIS: NO	CBS	10:00PM	8,844,000	9,164,000	(320,000)	1.00	1.14	(0.14)
Marvel's Agents of SHIELD	ABC	10:00PM	2,152,000	2,129,000	23,000	0.67	0.48	0.19	vs. People's
Chicago Fire	NBC	10:00PM	6,289,000	6,660,000	(371,000)	1.30	1.40	(0.10)

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	8,398,000	8,260,000	138,000	1.73	1.76	(0.03)
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:00PM	5,625,000	6,070,000	(445,000)	1.55	1.70	(0.15)
Blindspot	NBC	8:00PM	4,326,000	4,324,000	2,000	0.89	0.94	(0.05)
Shots Fired	Fox	8:00PM	3,660,000	3,773,000	(113,000)	0.95	0.99	(0.04)
Arrow	CW	8:00PM	738,000	1,547,000	(809,000)	0.20	0.53	(0.33)	REPEAT
Speechless	ABC	8:30PM	4,738,000	5,388,000	(650,000)	1.39	1.37	0.02	vs. Mary
Criminal Minds	CBS	9:00PM	7,035,000	6,880,000	155,000	1.26	1.23	0.03
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	6,254,000	6,791,000	(537,000)	1.87	2.07	(0.20)
Law & Order: SVU	NBC	9:00PM	5,071,000	5,004,000	67,000	1.17	1.11	0.06
Empire	Fox	9:00PM	6,351,000	6,904,000	(553,000)	2.23	2.45	(0.22)
Whose Line Is It?	CW	9:00PM	646,000		646,000	0.20		0.20	REPEAT
The 100	CW	9:00PM		974,000	(974,000)		0.32	(0.32)
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	4,578,000	4,925,000	(347,000)	1.31	1.48	(0.17)
Whose Line Is It?	CW	9:30PM	689,000		689,000	0.23		0.23	REPEAT
Criminal Minds Beyond Borders	CBS	10:00PM	4,605,000	4,963,000	(358,000)	0.75	0.91	(0.16)
Designated Survivor	ABC	10:00PM	5,189,000	5,150,000	39,000	1.07	1.06	0.01
Chicago PD	NBC	10:00PM	6,514,000	6,098,000	416,000	1.30	1.16	0.14

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	12,592,000	12,784,000	(192,000)	2.65	2.58	0.07
Grey's Anatomy	ABC	8:00PM	7,223,000	7,618,000	(395,000)	1.72	2.02	(0.30)
Superstore	NBC	8:00PM	3,082,000	2,468,000	614,000	0.83	0.62	0.21	vs. REPEAT
MasterChef Junior	Fox	8:00PM	3,207,000	3,581,000	(374,000)	0.95	1.02	(0.07)
Supernatural	CW	8:00PM	1,566,000	1,707,000	(141,000)	0.53	0.59	(0.06)
Great Indoors	CBS	8:30PM	6,973,000	6,821,000	152,000	1.43	1.37	0.06
Powerless	NBC	8:30PM	2,022,000	1,813,000	209,000	0.59	0.54	0.05
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	7,498,000	7,026,000	472,000	1.42	1.24	0.18
Scandal	ABC	9:00PM	5,097,000	5,574,000	(477,000)	1.19	1.47	(0.28)
Chicago Med	NBC	9:00PM	5,984,000	6,014,000	(30,000)	1.00	0.94	0.06
Kicking & Screaming	Fox	9:00PM	1,961,000	1,717,000	244,000	0.63	0.57	0.06
Riverdale	CW	9:00PM	907,000	992,000	(85,000)	0.35	0.39	(0.04)
Life in Pieces	CBS	9:30PM	5,676,000	5,591,000	85,000	1.21	1.12	0.09
The Amazing Race	CBS	10:00PM	3,990,000	4,295,000	(305,000)	0.87	0.90	(0.03)
The Catch	ABC	10:00PM	3,564,000	3,398,000	166,000	0.69	0.76	(0.07)
The Blacklist: Redemption	NBC	10:00PM	3,715,000	3,990,000	(275,000)	0.65	0.76	(0.11)

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	6,669,000	6,558,000	111,000	0.90	0.90	-
The Toy Box	ABC	8:00PM	4,080,000		4,080,000	0.80		0.80	PREMIERE
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM		6,027,000	(6,027,000)		1.05	(1.05)
First Dates	NBC	8:00PM	3,770,000	4,267,000	(497,000)	0.80	0.91	(0.11)	PREMIERE vs. Grimm
Rosewood	Fox	8:00PM	2,395,000	2,523,000	(128,000)	0.50	0.53	(0.03)
The Originals	CW	8:00PM	1,117,000	939,000	178,000	0.40	0.34	0.06
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM		3,995,000	(3,995,000)		0.73	(0.73)
Hawaii Five-0	CBS	9:00PM	8,731,000	8,736,000	(5,000)	1.00	1.05	(0.05)
Shark Tank	ABC	9:00PM	4,764,000	3,532,000	1,232,000	1.10	0.74	0.36	vs. REPEAT
Dateline	NBC	9:00PM	4,035,000	4,773,000	(738,000)	0.80	0.91	(0.11)	9-11P
You The Jury	Fox	9:00PM	1,623,000	1,719,000	(96,000)	0.40	0.46	(0.06)	PREMIERE vs. Sleepy
Reign	CW	9:00PM	734,000	669,000	65,000	0.20	0.21	(0.01)
Blue Bloods	CBS	10:00PM	9,654,000	9,620,000	34,000	1.00	1.06	(0.06)
20/20	ABC	10:00PM	4,170,000	3,620,000	550,000	0.80	0.75	0.05
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
Ransom	CBS	8:00PM	3,130,000		3,130,000	0.40		0.40
NCAA Basketball	CBS	6:00PM		14,683,000	(14,683,000)		3.88	(3.88)
NBA Countdown	ABC	8:00PM	1,330,000		1,330,000	0.50		0.50
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:00PM		1,664,000	(1,664,000)		0.32	(0.32)
Dateline	NBC	8:00PM	4,480,000	1,819,000	2,661,000	0.70	0.19	0.51	8-10P vs. Skating
Masterchef Junior	Fox	8:00PM	990,000	1,154,000	(164,000)	0.30	0.26	0.04	REPEAT vs. Bones(R)
NBA Saturday Prime	ABC	8:30PM	1,870,000		1,870,000	0.50		0.50
Imaginary Mary	ABC	8:30PM		1,799,000	(1,799,000)		0.37	(0.37)
Training Day	CBS	9:00PM	2,530,000		2,530,000	0.40		0.40
NCAA Basketball	CBS	9:00PM		18,825,000	(18,825,000)		5.49	(5.49)
The Catch	ABC	9:00PM		1,332,000	(1,332,000)		0.27	(0.27)
Prison Break	Fox	9:00PM	940,000	1,032,000	(92,000)	0.30	0.24	0.06	REPEAT vs. APB(R)
48 Hours Mystery	CBS	10:00PM	3,540,000		3,540,000	0.50		0.50
20/20 Saturday	ABC	10:00PM		3,104,000	(3,104,000)		0.53	(0.53)
SNL(R)	NBC	10:00PM	2,970,000	1,762,000	1,208,000	0.70	0.45	0.25	REPEAT

Sitcoms in green did excellent for the week, while yellow indicates solid showings and red is not good! This is sorted by adults 18-49:

Week 29 (Apr 3-9) 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	12,592,000	2.65
Modern Family	ABC	9:00PM	Wed	6,254,000	1.87
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:00PM	Wed	5,625,000	1.55
The Great Indoors	CBS	8:30PM	Thu	6,973,000	1.43
Mom	CBS	9:00PM	Thu	7,498,000	1.42
The Middle	ABC	8:00PM	Tue	5,440,000	1.39
Speechless	ABC	8:30PM	Wed	4,738,000	1.39
black-ish	ABC	9:30PM	Wed	4,578,000	1.31
The Big Bang Theory	CBS	8:00PM	Mon	6,144,000	1.24	REPEAT
American Housewife	ABC	8:30PM	Tue	4,388,000	1.23
Life In Pieces	CBS	9:30PM	Thu	5,676,000	1.21
Fresh off the Boat	ABC	9:00PM	Tue	3,817,000	1.14
Imaginary Mary	ABC	9:30PM	Tue	3,451,000	0.94
The Simpsons	Fox	8:00PM	Sun	2,128,000	0.92
New Girl	Fox	8:00PM	Tue	1,996,000	0.88	FINALE
Trial & Error	NBC	9:00PM	Tue	3,764,000	0.86
The Mick	Fox	8:30PM	Tue	2,092,000	0.84
Superstore	NBC	8:00PM	Thu	3,082,000	0.83
The Last Man on Earth	Fox	9:30PM	Sun	1,743,000	0.75
Trial & Error	NBC	9:30PM	Tue	3,014,000	0.71
Family Guy	Fox	9:00PM	Sun	1,547,000	0.70	REPEAT
Bob's Burgers	Fox	7:30PM	Sun	1,516,000	0.70
Powerless	NBC	8:30PM	Thu	2,022,000	0.59
Making History	Fox	8:30PM	Sun	1,321,000	0.57
Animation Domination	Fox	7:00PM	Sun	1,126,000	0.44	REPEAT
The Great Indoors	CBS	9:30PM	Mon
Bob's Burgers	Fox	8:00PM	Sun
American Housewife	ABC	9:00PM	Tue
Imaginary Mary	ABC	8:30PM	Sat
The Goldbergs	ABC	8:00PM	Sat
Kevin Can Wait	CBS	8:00PM	Mon			preempted
Superior Donuts	CBS	9:00PM	Mon			preempted
2 Broke Girls	CBS	9:30PM	Mon			preempted
Man with a Plan	CBS	8:30PM	Mon			preempted
Brooklyn Nine-Nine	Fox	8:00PM	Tue			preempted
Last Man Standing	ABC	8:00PM	Fri			completed
Dr. Ken	ABC	8:30PM	Fri			completed
The Real O'Neals	ABC	9:30PM	Tue			completed
Son of Zorn	Fox	8:30PM	Sun			completed
The Odd Couple	CBS	9:30PM	Mon			completed
The Good Place	NBC	8:30PM	Thu			completed
Great News	NBC	8:00PM	Thu
Marlon	NBC	9:30PM	Thu
Downward Dog	ABC	9:00PM	Tue

SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research

Sitcoms Airing Tonight / Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows

Wednesday, April 23

The Conners - "Exercise Bands, Money Plans, and Faraway Lands" (ABC, 8:00PM ET/PT)
Ahead of the deposition, Dan gets support from Jackie, Becky and Darlene. Mark is presented with an opportunity which leads to a major life decision. Meanwhile, Becky and Tyler consider the next step in their relationship – joint finances.

The Conners - "The Truck Stops Here" (ABC, 8:30PM ET/PT)
Jackie prepares for a series of physical tests in an effort to rejoin the police force; Darlene confronts the insecurities in her marriage with Ben; Dan’s deposition stirs up feelings, and final farewells are made in true Conner family fashion.

Complete TV Listings

Sitcom Stars on Talk Shows (Week of April 21)

Wednesday, April 23

Jenny Slate (The Great North/Big Mouth/Married/Bob's Burgers) - Watch Jenny on a repeat of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS.
Amanda Peet (Brockmire/Togetherness/Bent) - Amanda appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
Vinny Thomas (Platonic), Paul F. Tompkins (The Great North/BoJack Horseman/DAG) and Aparna Nancherla (The Great North/Lopez vs Lopez/Corporate) - Vinny, Paul and Aparna are guests on a repeat of After Midnight at 12:37am on CBS.
Casey Wilson (The Righteous Gemstones/Black Monday/The Hotwives/Marry Me/Happy Endings) - Casey stops by Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen at 3:30am on Bravo.
Rita Moreno (One Day at a Time/Happily Divorced/9 to 5) and Ayo Edebiri (Big Mouth/The Bear) - Rita and Ayo are guests on Everybody's Live with John Mulaney at 10pm on Netflix.
Tika Sumpter (mixed-ish/Final Space/The Game) - Tika talks about her new children's book I Got It From My Mama on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
Bowen Yang (Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens) - Bowen talks about The Wedding Banquet and Saturday Night Live with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Cheech Marin (Rob/The Golden Palace) and Tommy Chong (That '90s Show/That '70s Show) - Cheech and Tommy talk about their documentary Cheech & Chong's Last Movie with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
Ricky Gervais (After Life/The Office) - Ricky talks about his upcoming tour on Live with Kelly and Mark, so check your local listings.
Anna Camp (Perfect Harmony/Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt/The Mindy Project) - NBC's Today catches up with Anna in the 9am hour.
Tiffany Haddish (The Last O.G./The Carmichael Show) - Tiffany co-hosts NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
Sarah Michelle Gellar (The Crazy Ones) - NBC's Today Food has Sarah in the 10am hour.
Anthony Mackie (Twisted Metal) - Anthony Mackie talks about Captain America: Brave New World on a repeat of Sherri, so check your local listings.
David Arquette (In Case of Emergency/Double Rush/Parenthood) - David and Danny A. Abeckaser discuss their film Mob Cops on Access Daily with Mario & Kit, so check your local listings.