Sunday, May 07, 2017

Week 33 TV Ratings and Analysis; How the Sitcoms Did

2016-17 Week 33 TV Ratings (first four nights Mon-Thu): 

Households: #1. CBS 4.88/9 rating/share (+26% in rating from first four nights week 32); #2. NBC 3.73/7 (-5%); #3. ABC 3.44/6 (+1%); #4. Fox 1.93/3 (-3%); #5. The CW 0.86/2 (+2%).
Total Viewers: #1. CBS 7.707 million (+28% from first four nights week 32); #2. NBC 5.818 million (-5%); #3. ABC 5.236 million (+2%); #4. Fox 3.000 million (-2%); #5. The CW 1.530 million (+15%).
Adults 18-49: #1. CBS 1.27/5 rating/share (+25% in rating from first four nights week 32); #2. ABC  1.16/5 (+3%); #3. NBC 1.14/4 (-5%); #4. Fox 0.95/4 (+1%); #5. The CW 0.46/2 (even)

We have previous week's final ratings, Week 32 (4/24/17-4/30/17, LIVE+SD). NBC won the week in A18-49 and did a 1.07 rating.  ABC was #2 with a 0.90 rating.  CBS was #3 with a 0.88 rating, while Fox was #4 with a 0.76 rating. What a low week.  Among total viewers, CBS was #1 with 6.201 million, with NBC #2 at 5.313 million.  ABC was #3 with 4.052 million and Fox at #4 with 2.430 million.

For season to-date (9/19/16-5/4/17, LIVE+SD), NBC is 1 in A18-49 with a 1.72 rating, followed by Fox at #2 with a 1.59 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 1.45 rating and ABC at #4 with a 1.20 rating. Among total viewers it is CBS #1 at 8.090 million, followed by the dropping NBC at #2 with 6.892 million. Super Bowl/World Series boosted Fox still at #3 with 5.125 million as ABC is #4 with 4.991 million. ABC could likely overtake Fox in total viewers by the end of season, in the next few weeks.

Back to week 33 (May 1-7), 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 33 (May 1-7) Analysis















Last Sunday (Apr 30)(Week 32)This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
60 MinutesCBS7:00PM9,115,0009,896,000 (781,000)0.810.82 (0.01)
AFVABC7:00PM5,448,0004,933,000 515,000 1.171.05 0.12
Animation DominationFox7:00PM1,260,0001,313,000 (53,000)0.490.52 (0.03)REPEAT
Little Big ShotsNBC7:00PM4,981,0003,841,000 1,140,000 0.750.51 0.24 REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PM1,593,0001,579,000 14,000 0.670.76 (0.09)
NCIS: LACBS8:00PM9,075,0009,439,000 (364,000)1.001.00 -
Once Upon a TimeABC8:00PM3,054,0002,691,000 363,000 0.940.83 0.11
Little Big ShotsNBC8:00PM8,888,0008,397,000 491,000 1.481.28 0.20
The SimpsonsFox8:00PM2,302,0001,877,000 425,000 0.970.88 0.09 vs. Bob's
Making HistoryFox8:30PM1,413,0001,319,000 94,000 0.600.61 (0.01)
Madam SecretaryCBS9:00PM7,878,0007,867,000 11,000 0.690.73 (0.04)
Match GameABC9:00PM3,373,0003,171,000 202,000 0.790.70 0.09
Chicago JusticeNBC9:00PM6,151,0005,632,000 519,000 1.091.02 0.07
Family GuyFox9:00PM2,418,0001,676,000 742,000 1.170.80 0.37 vs. REPEAT
Last Man on EarthFox9:30PM1,958,0001,734,000 224,000 0.830.76 0.07
ElementaryCBS10:00PM4,790,0004,473,000 317,000 0.540.51 0.03
American CrimeABC10:00PM2,003,0001,812,000 191,000 0.440.34 0.10 FINALE
Shades of BlueNBC10:00PM4,528,0004,125,000 403,000 0.760.70 0.06




















Monday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Kevin Can WaitCBS8:00PM6,259,0006,369,000 (110,000)1.201.09 0.11 vs. Bang(R)
Dancing w/the StarsABC8:00PM10,311,00010,353,000 (42,000)1.611.64 (0.03)8-10P
The VoiceNBC8:00PM9,075,0009,273,000 (198,000)1.821.89 (0.07)8-10P
GothamFox8:00PM3,021,0002,992,000 29,000 0.990.98 0.01
SupergirlCW8:00PM1,746,0001,795,000 (49,000)0.480.50 (0.02)
Man with a PlanCBS8:30PM5,363,0004,862,000 501,000 0.970.90 0.07 vs. Donuts(R)
Superior DonutsCBS9:00PM5,154,0004,375,000 779,000 0.960.81 0.15 vs. Kevin(R)
LuciferFox9:00PM3,413,0002,722,000 691,000 1.010.69 0.32 vs. APB
Jane the VirginCW9:00PM766,000794,000 (28,000)0.230.23 -
The Great IndoorsCBS9:30PM4,115,0003,395,000 720,000 0.820.73 0.09 vs. Broke(R)
ScorpionCBS10:00PM7,103,0004,090,000 3,013,000 1.060.63 0.43 vs. REPEAT
QuanticoABC10:00PM2,645,0002,592,000 53,000 0.570.53 0.04
TakenNBC10:00PM4,400,0004,412,000 (12,000)0.790.78 0.01 FINALE










Tuesday

This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
NCISCBS8:00PM12,876,0007,295,000 5,581,000 1.470.71 0.76 vs. REPEAT
The MiddleABC8:00PM5,067,0003,962,000 1,105,000 1.180.84 0.34 vs. REPEAT
The VoiceNBC8:00PM8,821,0009,631,000 (810,000)1.641.80 (0.16)
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:00PM1,721,0001,831,000 (110,000)0.650.71 (0.06)
The FlashCW8:00PM2,693,0002,673,000 20,000 1.001.00 -
American HousewifeABC8:30PM4,431,0003,058,000 1,373,000 1.200.77 0.43 vs. REPEAT
The MickFox8:30PM1,891,0002,265,000 (374,000)0.730.87 (0.14)FINALE
BullCBS9:00PM10,824,0006,787,000 4,037,000 1.240.82 0.42 vs. REPEAT
Fresh off the BoatABC9:00PM3,331,0002,762,000 569,000 1.010.75 0.26 vs. Speech(R)
Great NewsNBC9:00PM3,546,0005,134,000 (1,588,000)0.811.18 (0.37)
Prison BreakFox9:00PM2,346,0002,748,000 (402,000)0.850.89 (0.04)
iZombieCW9:00PM925,000970,000 (45,000)0.320.33 (0.01)
Imaginary MaryABC9:30PM2,631,0002,877,000 (246,000)0.730.78 (0.05)
Great NewsNBC9:30PM2,442,0004,132,000 (1,690,000)0.601.00 (0.40)
NCIS: NOCBS10:00PM8,689,0005,265,000 3,424,000 1.010.64 0.37 vs. 48 Hrs
Marvel's Agents of SHIELDABC10:00PM2,148,0002,147,000 1,000 0.720.65 0.07
Chicago FireNBC10:00PM6,081,0006,910,000 (829,000)1.201.31 (0.11)










Wednesday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
SurvivorCBS8:00PM8,258,0008,493,000 (235,000)1.801.75 0.05
The GoldbergsABC8:00PM5,157,0005,227,000 (70,000)1.441.40 0.04
BlindspotNBC8:00PM4,178,0004,327,000 (149,000)0.860.90 (0.04)
Shots FiredFox8:00PM3,098,0003,326,000 (228,000)0.770.79 (0.02)
ArrowCW8:00PM1,358,0001,363,000 (5,000)0.470.47 -
SpeechlessABC8:30PM4,409,0004,454,000 (45,000)1.221.23 (0.01)
Criminal Minds CBS9:00PM7,366,0006,907,000 459,000 1.461.26 0.20
Modern FamilyABC9:00PM5,650,0004,421,000 1,229,000 1.661.25 0.41 vs. blackish
Law & Order: SVUNBC9:00PM5,063,0005,217,000 (154,000)1.011.08 (0.07)
EmpireFox9:00PM5,596,0006,311,000 (715,000)1.862.13 (0.27)
The 100CW9:00PM854,000812,000 42,000 0.310.31 -
black-ishABC9:30PM4,165,0004,218,000 (53,000)1.181.26 (0.08)
Criminal Minds Beyond BordersCBS10:00PM4,999,0004,564,000 435,000 0.910.78 0.13
Designated SurvivorABC10:00PM4,621,0005,109,000 (488,000)0.911.10 (0.19)
Chicago PDNBC10:00PM6,150,0006,269,000 (119,000)1.181.18 -










Thursday
This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:00PM12,390,00012,516,000 (126,000)2.482.56 (0.08)
Grey's AnatomyABC8:00PM7,089,0007,022,000 67,000 1.771.77 -
SuperstoreNBC8:00PM2,440,0002,331,000 109,000 0.610.51 0.10 REPEAT
MasterChef JuniorFox8:00PM3,335,0002,646,000 689,000 0.980.75 0.23
SupernaturalCW8:00PM1,506,0001,382,000 124,000 0.510.47 0.04
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:30PM9,003,0006,376,000 2,627,000 1.601.21 0.39 REPEAT vs. Indoors
SuperstoreNBC8:30PM2,910,0002,765,000 145,000 0.850.82 0.03 FINALE
MomCBS9:00PM8,179,0007,056,000 1,123,000 1.511.27 0.24
ScandalABC9:00PM5,145,0005,193,000 (48,000)1.281.40 (0.12)
Chicago MedNBC9:00PM6,404,0006,040,000 364,000 1.121.00 0.12
The MickFox9:00PM1,463,000
1,463,000 0.49
0.49 REPEAT
Kicking & ScreamingFox9:00PM
1,590,000 (1,590,000)
0.52 (0.52)
RiverdaleCW9:00PM977,000885,000 92,000 0.350.34 0.01
Life in PiecesCBS9:30PM6,109,0005,507,000 602,000 1.211.10 0.11
The MickFox9:30PM1,326,000
1,326,000 0.46
0.46 REPEAT
The Amazing RaceCBS10:00PM4,009,0003,798,000 211,000 0.860.74 0.12
The CatchABC10:00PM2,960,0002,994,000 (34,000)0.600.63 (0.03)
The BlacklistNBC10:00PM4,820,0004,861,000 (41,000)0.830.76 0.07










Friday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Undercover BossCBS8:00PM5,079,0005,312,000 (233,000)0.700.79 (0.09)
The Toy BoxABC8:00PM2,818,0002,595,000 223,000 0.600.58 0.02
First DatesNBC8:00PM3,512,0003,224,000 288,000 0.700.65 0.05
LuciferFox8:00PM1,384,0002,934,000 (1,550,000)0.300.54 (0.24)REPEAT vs. Rosewood
The OriginalsCW8:00PM946,000949,000 (3,000)0.300.30 -
Hawaii Five-0CBS9:00PM7,850,0008,056,000 (206,000)0.900.92 (0.02)
Shark TankABC9:00PM4,290,000
4,290,000 1.00
1.00
Let It Fall 1982-92ABC9:00PM
2,495,000 (2,495,000)
0.57 (0.57)
DatelineNBC9:00PM4,782,0004,163,000 619,000 0.800.82 (0.02)9-11P
Lethal WeaponFox9:00PM1,410,0001,837,000 (427,000)0.400.37 0.03 REPEAT
ReignCW9:00PM699,000679,000 20,000 0.200.18 0.02
Blue BloodsCBS10:00PM9,046,0008,737,000 309,000 0.900.84 0.06 FINALE
20/20ABC10:00PM3,846,000
3,846,000 0.90
0.90
DatelineNBC10:00PM

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Saturday(PRELIMINARY #s) This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-This WkPrev WeekWk-to-Wk +/-
TitleNetworkTimeTotal Viewers18-49 RtgNotes
Crimetime SaturdayCBS8:00PM3,700,0002,628,000 1,072,000 0.300.32 (0.02)REPEAT vs. Training
NBA CountdownABC8:00PM3,450,000
3,450,000 0.90
0.90
DreamgirlsABC8:00PM
2,081,000 (2,081,000)
0.38 (0.38)
NHL PlayoffsNBC8:00PM3,720,0002,556,000 1,164,000 1.200.97 0.23 8-10P vs. 8-11P
MLB BaseballFox8:00PM2,150,000
2,150,000 0.50
0.50 8-11P
Masterchef JuniorFox8:00PM
815,000 (815,000)
0.24 (0.24)
NBA PlayoffsABC8:30PM4,610,000
4,610,000 1.60
1.60 830-11P
Training DayCBS9:00PM3,220,0003,880,000 (660,000)0.300.59 (0.29)vs. 48 Hours
Masterchef JuniorFox9:00PM
960,000 (960,000)
0.27 (0.27)
48 Hours MysteryCBS10:00PM4,280,0004,459,000 (179,000)0.600.72 (0.12)
20/20 SaturdayABC10:00PM

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SNL(R) NBC10:00PM2,670,000
2,670,000 0.80
0.80 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 33 (May 1-7) 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 TheoryCBS8:00PMThu12,390,0002.48
Modern FamilyABC9:00PMWed5,650,0001.66
The Big Bang TheoryCBS8:30PMThu9,003,0001.60REPEAT
MomCBS9:00PMThu8,179,0001.51
The GoldbergsABC8:00PMWed5,157,0001.44
SpeechlessABC8:30PMWed4,409,0001.22
Life In PiecesCBS9:30PMThu6,109,0001.21
Kevin Can WaitCBS8:00PMMon6,259,0001.20
American HousewifeABC8:30PMTue4,431,0001.20
black-ishABC9:30PMWed4,165,0001.18
The MiddleABC8:00PMTue5,067,0001.18
Family GuyFox9:00PMSun2,418,0001.17
Fresh off the BoatABC9:00PMTue3,331,0001.01
Man with a PlanCBS8:30PMMon5,363,0000.97
The SimpsonsFox8:00PMSun2,302,0000.97
Superior DonutsCBS9:00PMMon5,154,0000.96
SuperstoreNBC8:30PMThu2,910,0000.85FINALE
The Last Man on EarthFox9:30PMSun1,958,0000.83
The Great IndoorsCBS9:30PMMon4,115,0000.82
Great NewsNBC9:00PMTue3,546,0000.81
The MickFox8:30PMTue1,891,0000.73FINALE
Imaginary MaryABC9:30PMTue2,631,0000.73
Bob's BurgersFox7:30PMSun1,593,0000.67
Brooklyn Nine-NineFox8:00PMTue1,721,0000.65
SuperstoreNBC8:00PMThu2,440,0000.61REPEAT
Great NewsNBC9:30PMTue2,442,0000.60
Making HistoryFox8:30PMSun1,413,0000.60
Animation DominationFox7:00PMSun1,260,0000.49REPEAT
The MickFox9:00PMThu1,463,0000.49REPEAT
The MickFox9:30PMThu1,326,0000.46REPEAT
Bob's BurgersFox8:00PMSun


The GoldbergsABC8:00PMSat


PowerlessNBC8:30PMThu

canceled
2 Broke GirlsCBS9:30PMMon

completed
Trial & ErrorNBC10:30PMTue

completed
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
MarlonNBC9:30PMThu


Downward DogABC9:00PMTue



SOURCE: Nielsen Media Research


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Wednesday, December 17

Happy's Place - "Ho-Ho-Howey" (NBC, 8:30PM ET/PT) (Repeat)
When the tavern's health insurance is threatened to be canceled, Gabby has a plan; she'll persuade her friend Danny to host his company party at Happy's, but the catch is everyone must call Bobbie "Gabby" and Gabby "Bobbie."

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Wednesday, December 17

  • Robby Hoffman (Hacks) - Watch Robby on Jimmy Kimmel Live! at 11:35pm on ABC.
  • Kumail Nanjiani (Bless the Harts/Silicon Valley) - Kumail appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at 11:35pm on CBS. He also talks about Kumail Nanjiani: Night Thoughts on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
  • Kate Hudson (Running Point) - Kate is a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC. She also talks about Song Sung Blue on Live with Kelly and Mark (check your local listings), on The View on ABC at 11am ET/10am CT-PT, and on ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis at 7pm.
  • Odessa A'zion (I Love LA/Fam) - Odessa appears on Late Night with Seth Meyers at 12:36am on NBC.
  • Leah Sava Jeffries (Rel) - Leah talks about Percy Jackson and the Olympians on ABC's GMA 3: What You Need to Know at 1pm.
  • Paul Rudd (The Shrink Next Door/Living with Yourself/Wild Oats) - Paul and Jack Black talk about Anaconda on CBS Mornings sometime between 7-9am.


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