Sunday, April 16, 2017

Week 30 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2016-17 Week 30 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 4.15/8 rating/share (-33% in rating from first four nights week 29); #2. NBC 3.38/6 (-12%); #3. ABC 3.38/6 (-6%); #4. Fox 2.11/4 (even); #5. The CW 0.58/1 (-12%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 6.523 million (-36% from first four nights week 29); #2. NBC 5.240 million (-13%); #3. ABC 5.076 million (-8%); #4. Fox 3.342 million (-1%); #5. The CW 0.902 million (-13%).
Adults 18-49: #1. ABC 1.08/4 rating/share (-11% in rating from first four nights week 29); #2. NBC  1.06/4 (-15%); #3. CBS 1.06/4 (-15%); #4. Fox 0.99/4 (-7%); #5. The CW 0.28/1 (-18%)

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 29 (4/3/17-4/9/17, LIVE+SD). CBS won the week in A18-49 and did a 1.65 rating boosted by NCAA Championship Game.  NBC was #2 with a 1.05 rating.  ABC was #3 with a 0.98 rating, while Fox was #4 with a 0.78 rating  Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 9.095 million, with NBC #2 at 5.363 million.  ABC was #3 with 4.425 million and Fox at #4 with 2.483 million.

For season to-date (9/19/16-4/13/17, LIVE+SD), NBC is 1 in A18-49 with a 1.79 rating, followed by Fox at #2 with a 1.68 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 1.50 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.23 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 8.233 million, followed by the dropping NBC at #2 with 7.081 million. Super Bow/World Series boosted Fox still at #3 with 5.401 million as ABC is #4 with 5.069 million.

Back to week 29 (Apr 10-16), 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 30 (Apr 10-16) Analysis















Last Sunday (Apr 9)(Week 29)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS8:00PM11,644,0009,500,000 2,144,000 1.601.14 0.46
AFVABC7:00PM4,595,0004,675,000 (80,000)0.720.87 (0.15)vs. REPEAT
Animation DominationFox7:00PM1,341,0001,126,000 215,000 0.440.44 - REPEAT
Little Big ShotsNBC7:00PM4,099,0004,421,000 (322,000)0.590.63 (0.04)REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PM1,275,0001,516,000 (241,000)0.470.70 (0.23)REPEAT
NCIS: LACBS9:00PM9,505,000
 9,505,000 1.10
 1.10
ACM AwardsCBS8:00PM
10,911,000 (10,911,000)
2.14 (2.14)
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM2,597,0002,796,000 (199,000)0.730.77 (0.04)
Little Big ShotsNBC8:00PM8,764,0008,649,000 115,000 1.311.29 0.02
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM1,852,0002,128,000 (276,000)0.760.92 (0.16)REPEAT
Making HistoryFox8:30PM1,345,0001,321,000 24,000 0.580.57 0.01
Madam SecretaryCBS10:00PM7,577,000
 7,577,000 0.81
 0.81
Match GameABC9:00PM2,978,0002,497,000 481,000 0.690.56 0.13
Chicago JusticeNBC9:00PM5,530,0005,905,000 (375,000)0.950.92 0.03
Family GuyFox9:00PM1,721,0001,547,000 174,000 0.800.70 0.10 REPEAT
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM1,377,0001,743,000 (366,000)0.540.75 (0.21)REPEAT
ElementaryCBS10:00PM

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American CrimeABC10:00PM1,743,0001,766,000 (23,000)0.370.37 -
Shades of BlueNBC10:00PM3,979,0004,115,000 (136,000)0.680.68 -




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Kevin Can WaitCBS8:00PM6,044,0006,144,000 (100,000)1.161.24 (0.08)vs. Bang(R)
Dancing w/the StarsABC8:00PM10,311,00010,466,000 (155,000)1.561.55 0.01 8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM9,880,00010,036,000 (156,000)2.102.20 (0.10)8-10P
24: LegacyFox8:00PM3,297,0003,198,000 99,000 0.780.77 0.01
SupergirlCW8:00PM875,0001,023,000 (148,000)0.210.25 (0.04)REPEAT
Man with a PlanCBS8:30PM5,328,0007,128,000 (1,800,000)1.031.85 (0.82)vs. NCAA Pre
Superior DonutsCBS9:00PM5,017,000
 5,017,000 0.96
 0.96
NCAA ChampionshipCBS9:00PM
22,997,000 (22,997,000)
7.08 (7.08)
APBFox9:00PM2,861,0002,628,000 233,000 0.630.57 0.06
Penn & TellerCW9:00PM841,000967,000 (126,000)0.230.23 - REPEAT
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PM4,640,000
 4,640,000 1.03
 1.03
ScorpionCBS10:00PM6,404,000
 6,404,000 1.00
 1.00
QuanticoABC10:00PM2,571,0002,957,000 (386,000)0.590.56 0.03
TakenNBC10:00PM4,238,0004,668,000 (430,000)0.790.84 (0.05)










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM9,056,00013,830,000 (4,774,000)0.861.56 (0.70)REPEAT
The MiddleABC8:00PM5,292,0005,440,000 (148,000)1.271.39 (0.12)
The VoiceNBC8:00PM7,760,0009,520,000 (1,760,000)1.621.90 (0.28)REPEAT
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:00PM1,907,0001,996,000 (89,000)0.710.88 (0.17)vs. New Girl
The FlashCW8:00PM832,0001,521,000 (689,000)0.210.56 (0.35)REPEAT vs. Legends
American HousewifeABC8:30PM4,310,0004,388,000 (78,000)1.131.23 (0.10)
The MickFox8:30PM2,165,0002,092,000 73,000 0.830.84 (0.01)
BullCBS9:00PM7,416,00011,092,000 (3,676,000)0.751.27 (0.52)REPEAT
Fresh off the BoatABC9:00PM3,712,0003,817,000 (105,000)1.101.14 (0.04)
Trial & ErrorNBC9:00PM3,641,0003,764,000 (123,000)0.910.86 0.05
Prison BreakFox9:00PM3,175,0003,826,000 (651,000)1.141.49 (0.35)
iZombieCW9:00PM869,000946,000 (77,000)0.310.39 (0.08)
Imaginary MaryABC9:30PM3,056,0003,451,000 (395,000)0.820.94 (0.12)
Trial & ErrorNBC9:30PM2,883,0003,014,000 (131,000)0.760.71 0.05
NCIS: NOCBS10:00PM6,608,0008,844,000 (2,236,000)0.711.00 (0.29)REPEAT
Marvel's Agents of SHIELDABC10:00PM2,323,0002,152,000 171,000 0.720.67 0.05
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM3,021,0006,289,000 (3,268,000)0.601.30 (0.70)REPEAT










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM8,314,0008,398,000 (84,000)1.741.73 0.01
The GoldbergsABC8:00PM3,619,0005,625,000 (2,006,000)0.781.55 (0.77)REPEAT
Law & Order: SVUNBC8:00PM4,114,0004,326,000 (212,000)0.770.89 (0.12)REPEAT vs. Blindspot
Shots FiredFox8:00PM3,601,0003,660,000 (59,000)0.900.95 (0.05)
ArrowCW8:00PM668,000738,000 (70,000)0.170.20 (0.03)REPEAT
SpeechlessABC8:30PM3,129,0004,738,000 (1,609,000)0.771.39 (0.62)REPEAT
Criminal Minds Beyond BordersCBS9:00PM5,735,0007,035,000 (1,300,000)0.901.26 (0.36)vs. Crim Minds
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM3,512,0006,254,000 (2,742,000)0.931.87 (0.94)REPEAT
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM4,108,0005,071,000 (963,000)0.811.17 (0.36)REPEAT
EmpireFox9:00PM6,585,0006,351,000 234,000 2.322.23 0.09
Whose Line Is It?CW9:00PM660,000646,000 14,000 0.190.20 (0.01)REPEAT
The 100CW9:00PM

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black-ishABC9:30PM3,073,0004,578,000 (1,505,000)0.821.31 (0.49)REPEAT
Whose Line Is It?CW9:30PM764,000689,000 75,000 0.220.23 (0.01)REPEAT
Criminal Minds Beyond BordersCBS10:00PM4,917,0004,605,000 312,000 0.790.75 0.04
Designated SurvivorABC10:00PM4,824,0005,189,000 (365,000)0.901.07 (0.17)
Chicago PDNBC10:00PM3,942,0006,514,000 (2,572,000)0.751.30 (0.55)REPEAT










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM11,889,00012,592,000 (703,000)2.522.65 (0.13)
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM7,188,0007,223,000 (35,000)1.781.72 0.06
Trial & ErrorNBC8:00PM2,616,0003,082,000 (466,000)0.640.83 (0.19)vs. Superstore
MasterChef JuniorFox8:00PM3,332,0003,207,000 125,000 0.900.95 (0.05)
SupernaturalCW8:00PM1,551,0001,566,000 (15,000)0.540.53 0.01
Great IndoorsCBS8:30PM6,105,0006,973,000 (868,000)1.161.43 (0.27)
PowerlessNBC8:30PM1,998,0002,022,000 (24,000)0.570.59 (0.02)
MomCBS9:00PM6,841,0007,498,000 (657,000)1.301.42 (0.12)
ScandalABC9:00PM5,261,0005,097,000 164,000 1.331.19 0.14
Chicago MedNBC9:00PM6,358,0005,984,000 374,000 1.071.00 0.07
Kicking & ScreamingFox9:00PM1,819,0001,961,000 (142,000)0.500.63 (0.13)
RiverdaleCW9:00PM872,000907,000 (35,000)0.320.35 (0.03)
Life in PiecesCBS9:30PM5,405,0005,676,000 (271,000)1.101.21 (0.11)
The Amazing RaceCBS10:00PM4,106,0003,990,000 116,000 0.830.87 (0.04)
The CatchABC10:00PM3,104,0003,564,000 (460,000)0.660.69 (0.03)
The Blacklist: RedemptionNBC10:00PM3,849,0003,715,000 134,000 0.680.65 0.03 FINALE










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
MacGyverCBS8:00PM6,644,0006,618,000 26,000 0.800.89 (0.09)FINALE
The Toy BoxABC8:00PM3,221,0004,090,000 (869,000)0.700.84 (0.14)
First DatesNBC8:00PM3,355,0003,775,000 (420,000)0.700.79 (0.09)
RosewoodFox8:00PM2,497,0002,483,000 14,000 0.500.50 -
The OriginalsCW8:00PM1,006,0001,082,000 (76,000)0.400.35 0.05
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM8,401,0008,765,000 (364,000)1.000.98 0.02
Shark TankABC9:00PM4,286,0004,873,000 (587,000)1.001.16 (0.16)
DatelineNBC9:00PM4,291,0004,072,000 219,000 0.800.82 (0.02)9-11P
You The JuryFox9:00PM1,297,0001,544,000 (247,000)0.300.38 (0.08)
ReignCW9:00PM760,000711,000 49,000 0.200.21 (0.01)
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM9,286,0009,766,000 (480,000)1.000.99 0.01
20/20ABC10:00PM3,875,0004,153,000 (278,000)0.900.82 0.08
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
RansomCBS8:00PM2,760,0003,094,000 (334,000)0.300.40 (0.10)FINALE
NBA CountdownABC8:00PM
1,336,000 (1,336,000)
0.31 (0.31)
Ten CommandmentsABC8:00PM5,180,000
 5,180,000 0.80
 0.80 8-1244A
NHL PlayoffsNBC8:00PM2,290,000
 2,290,000 0.60
 0.60 8-11P
DatelineNBC8:00PM
4,221,000 (4,221,000)
0.67 (0.67)
UFC Fight NightFox8:00PM1,740,000
 1,740,000 0.60
 0.60 8-10P
Masterchef JuniorFox8:00PM
942,000 (942,000)
0.26 (0.26)
NBA Saturday PrimeABC8:30PM
1,931,000 (1,931,000)
0.55 (0.55)
Training DayCBS9:00PM2,600,0002,555,000 45,000 0.300.36 (0.06)
Prison BreakFox9:00PM
897,000 (897,000)
0.25 (0.25)
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM3,750,0003,532,000 218,000 0.500.55 (0.05)
20/20 SaturdayABC10:00PM

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SNL(R) NBC10:00PM
2,969,000 (2,969,000)
0.74 (0.74)


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 30 (Apr 10-16) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThu11,889,0002.52
MomCBS9:00PMThu6,841,0001.30
The MiddleABC8:00PMTue5,292,0001.27
Kevin Can WaitCBS8:00PMMon6,044,0001.16
American HousewifeABC8:30PMTue4,310,0001.13
Life In PiecesCBS9:30PMThu5,405,0001.10
Fresh off the BoatABC9:00PMTue3,712,0001.10
The Great IndoorsCBS8:30PMThu6,105,0001.06
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PMMon4,640,0001.03
Man with a PlanCBS8:30PMMon5,328,0001.03
Superior DonutsCBS9:00PMMon5,017,0000.96
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed3,512,0000.93REPEAT
Trial & ErrorNBC9:00PMTue3,641,0000.91
The MickFox8:30PMTue2,165,0000.83
black-ishABC9:30PMWed3,073,0000.82REPEAT
Imaginary MaryABC9:30PMTue3,056,0000.82
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun1,721,0000.80REPEAT
The GoldbergsABC8:00PMWed3,619,0000.78REPEAT
SpeechlessABC8:30PMWed3,129,0000.77REPEAT
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun1,852,0000.76REPEAT
Trial & ErrorNBC9:30PMTue2,883,0000.76
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:00PMTue1,907,0000.71
Trial & ErrorNBC8:00PMThu2,616,0000.64
Making HistoryFox8:30PMSun1,345,0000.58REPEAT
PowerlessNBC8:30PMThu1,998,0000.57
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun1,377,0000.54REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun1,275,0000.47REPEAT
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun1,341,0000.44REPEAT
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PMMon


SuperstoreNBC8:00PMThu

preempted
The Great IndoorsCBS9:30PMMon


American HousewifeABC9:00PMTue


Imaginary MaryABC8:30PMSat


The GoldbergsABC8:00PMSat


New GirlFox8:00PMTue

completed
Last Man StandingABC8:00PMFri

completed
Dr. KenABC8:30PMFri

completed
The Real O'NealsABC9:30PMTue

completed
Son of ZornFox8:30PMSun

completed
The Odd CoupleCBS9:30PMMon

completed
The Good PlaceNBC8:30PMThu

completed
Great NewsNBC8:00PMThu


MarlonNBC9:30PMThu


Downward DogABC9:00PMTue



SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research
Posted by Pavan -- SitcomsOnline.com at 2:00 PM
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Norman Lear: A Life on Television

CBS announced the new entertainment special Norman Lear: A Life on Television, to air tonight - Friday, Dec. 8 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on demand for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers, or on demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the special airs). Presented by Entertainment Tonight, this one-hour special features new interviews with stars of the long-running comedies Lear created, including Jimmie Walker from Good Times and Mackenzie Phillips from One Day at a Time, in addition to never-before-seen interviews from the ET vault. Also included with this new footage and interviews is an in-depth sit-down interview with Lear that ET host Kevin Frazier conducted when Lear celebrated his 100th birthday, in which he reflected on his lengthy, groundbreaking career.

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  • Eddie Murphy (The PJs) - Watch Eddie on a repeat of Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Only Murders in the Building/High Fidelity/People of Earth/Selfie) - Da'Vine appears on a repeat of Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • John Caponera (The Good Life) - John is a guest on a repeat of Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen on CBS between 12:37-1:37am.
  • Robert Smigel (Let's Be Real) - Triumph the Insult Comic Dog aka Robert Smigel chats with the ladies of The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT.
  • Noah Galvin (The Real O'Neals) and Molly Gordon (Ramy) - Noah and Molly talk about Theater Camp on NBC's Today sometime between 7-9am.
  • Eric Stonestreet (The Santa Clauses/Modern Family) - Eric talks about The Santa Clauses on NBC's Today in the 10am hour.
  • Kenan Thompson (Kenan/Kenan & Kel) - Kenan sits down with Sherri to talk about his new book, When I Was Your Age, on Sherri, so check your local listings.
  • Sebastian Maniscalco (Bookie) - Sebastian appears on The Talk on CBS at 2pm ET/1pm CT-PT.

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