NBC has expanded moderate performer "I'm a Celebrity . . . Get me out of Here!" for 2 additional nights. The show, which has been airing constantly for the past 2 weeks, was slated to end next Thursday, June 18. The show will now end on Wednesday, June 24, as of now, airing the following Monday and Wednesday for 2 additional hours.
A winner will be declared, even though 8 cast members remain. I'm not sure how NBC is going to pull this one off, but we might see half the cast eliminated by the end of next week if I were to guess. The show has been performing moderately for summer, averaging around 5 million viewers for its first 7 episodes.
Friday, June 12, 2009
"Earl" is Definitely Finished
Although there was some talk of 20th Century FOX striking a deal with TBS to keep the show on the air, it just isn't going to happen. FOX issued ann announcement to the public today that the deal fell through, stating that "they could not make the economics work." Unfortunately, the 4th season of the show was the last.
Source: http://blogs.usatoday.com/entertainment/2009/06/no-more-earl.html
Source: http://blogs.usatoday.com/entertainment/2009/06/no-more-earl.html
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
PIF 2009 Summer Project - Check it Out!
Do you have a pilot up your sleeves that you've been secretly writing? Are you interested in letting the public know your TV ideas? The PIFeedback forums have started the summer project known as "PIF 2009."
It's a simple concept - we are starting a fantasty television network known as PIF, which will be competing with the other 5 networks in the fall. Right now, we're accepting everyone's TV concepts, pilots, and ideas! All you have to do is go to PIFeedback (at the link provided at the bottom), register for free, and post your TV pilot idea. We currently have many, many concepts to pick through. At the same time, you can discuss which ones you think are the best and deserve a spot on the lineup.
Entries will be accepted throughout summer. In July, a few of us will begin picking up pilots and putting together a Fall 2009 schedule that will launch in September (keep in mind, though, that not all pilots will be picked up). As it launches, forum members will be able to vote for which show/network they'd be watching in each hour of each night (for example, if it was Monday night, you'd be able to vote for the network you'd be watching at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm, according to the show). We'll be calculating ratings, as well as making cancellations, extra renewals, and all the decisions that the actual networks make.
This sounds like a lot of fun, and we so far have many, many great ideas! Just go on over, post your TV concept, look at some of the others, and have fun! If you have any questions you can post a comment below!
http://pifeedback.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/93910104/m/845108412/p/1
It's a simple concept - we are starting a fantasty television network known as PIF, which will be competing with the other 5 networks in the fall. Right now, we're accepting everyone's TV concepts, pilots, and ideas! All you have to do is go to PIFeedback (at the link provided at the bottom), register for free, and post your TV pilot idea. We currently have many, many concepts to pick through. At the same time, you can discuss which ones you think are the best and deserve a spot on the lineup.
Entries will be accepted throughout summer. In July, a few of us will begin picking up pilots and putting together a Fall 2009 schedule that will launch in September (keep in mind, though, that not all pilots will be picked up). As it launches, forum members will be able to vote for which show/network they'd be watching in each hour of each night (for example, if it was Monday night, you'd be able to vote for the network you'd be watching at 8pm, 9pm, and 10pm, according to the show). We'll be calculating ratings, as well as making cancellations, extra renewals, and all the decisions that the actual networks make.
This sounds like a lot of fun, and we so far have many, many great ideas! Just go on over, post your TV concept, look at some of the others, and have fun! If you have any questions you can post a comment below!
http://pifeedback.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/93910104/m/845108412/p/1
Old Christine, Curb, and Entourage Cleared for Fall 2010 Syndication
Warner Bros. has just cleared sitcom "The New Adventures of Old Christine" for a fall 2010 syndication launch. It has been cleared in 70% of the country, sold to Tribune-owned stations WPIX in New York and KTLA in Los Angeles. 2 episodes will air on stations daily, while 2 episodes will air on weekends.
And as previously announced, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Entourage have also been edited for an off-network syndicated run beginning Fall 2010. Entourage will also be airing on Spike, Comedy Central, and WGN America at the time. There's also the possibility that Old Christine will be finding a cable home - parhaps a network like TBS or Nick at Nite?
And as previously announced, Curb Your Enthusiasm and Entourage have also been edited for an off-network syndicated run beginning Fall 2010. Entourage will also be airing on Spike, Comedy Central, and WGN America at the time. There's also the possibility that Old Christine will be finding a cable home - parhaps a network like TBS or Nick at Nite?
Monday, June 8, 2009
Ratings Report - Week of Monday, June 1
As summer continues, reality programming and repeats rule, with a few scripted series mixed in. This week saw the launch of many new series, including NBC hidden pleasure I'm a Celebrity . . . Get me Out of Here!, as well as a few season finales.
Monday, June 1
ABC:
8:00PM THE BACHELORETTE - 6.41 million, 4.5/7 HH, 2.2/6, 2.4/6
10:02PM HERE COME THE NEWLYWEDS - 4.95 million, 3.5/6 HH, 2.0/6, 2.2/6
CBS:
8:00PM THE BIG BANG THEORY -REPEAT - 6.77 million, 4.1/7 HH, 2.3/8, 2.9/9
8:30PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER -REPEAT - 6.18 million, 3.8/6 HH, 2.4/7, 2.9/8
9:00PM TWO AND A HALF MEN -REPEAT - 10.1 million, 6.3/10 HH, 3.1/9, 3.8/10
9:31PM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT -REPEAT - 8.31 million, 5.2/8 HH, 2.8/7, 3.5/8
10:00PM CSI: MIAMI -REPEAT - 8.52 million, 5.7/10 HH, 2.2/6, 2.8/7
NBC:
8:00PM I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE MONDAY - 6.45 million, 4.0/7 HH, 2.6/8, 2.9/8
10:00PM MEDIUM - 7.41 million, 4.9/8 HH, 2.3/6, 3.0/8
FOX:
8:00PM HOUSE -REPEAT - 5.98 million, 3.8/7 HH, 1.8/6, 2.1/6
9:00PM BONES MON-REPEAT - 6.02 million, 4.0/6 HH, 1.6/4, 2.0/5
The CW:
8:00PM GOSSIP GIRL -REPEAT - 0.92 million, 0.7/1 HH, 0.3/1, 0.3/1
9:00PM ONE TREE HILL -REPEAT - 0.71 million, 0.5/1 HH, 0.3/1, 0.2/1
My thoughts: NBC saw night 1 of I'm a Celebrity, which did average numbers, and the highest numbers of the week. So far, I'm a Celebrity should definitely be doing better than this. Unfortunately, this will probably be the season high. Medium aired its NBC finale (and season finale) at 10pm, building from its lead-in and building hugely throughout the 15 minute intervals. ABC was original with The Bachelorette, which should be doing better, and Here Come the Newlyweds, which is a compatible lead-in and I guess good enough for summer. CBS aired repeats, seeing the highest numbers of the night with a Two and a Half Men repeat doing an amazing 10.1 million. For a comedy repeat to do that high in the summer nowadays is incredible. Rules of Engagement benefited from the higher lead-in with an above-average summer rating. FOX was on the map with House and Bones repeats - perhaps Bones should be airing Mondays at 9pm next season? And The CW was off the map with repeats of 2 shows that don't even do well to begin with.
Tuesday, June 2
ABC:
8:00PM ACCORDING TO JIM - 3.98 million, 2.6/5 HH, 1.2/4, 1.5/5
8:30PM ACCORDING TO JIM - 3.96 million, 2.5/4 HH, 1.2/4, 1.6/5
9:00PM ABC NEWS SPECIAL: EARTH 2100 - 3.77 million, 2.5/4 HH, 0.6/2, 1.5/4
CBS:
8:00PM NCIS -REPEAT - 11.26 million, 7.4/13 HH, 2.1/7, 3.1/9
9:00PM THE MENTALIST -REPEAT - 10.88 million, 7.0/11 HH, 2.3/7, 3.3/8
10:01PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY TUES - 7.73 million, 5.2/9 HH, 2.0/5, 2.6/6
NBC:
8:00PM I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE TUES - 5.54 million, 3.7/7 HH, 2.2/7, 2.5/7
9:00PM NBC NEWS SPECIAL: INSIDE THE OBAMA WHITE HOUSE PART I - 9.17 million, 6.0/10 HH, 2.6/7, 3.2/8
10:00PM LAW & ORDER: SVU - 11.56 million, 7.7/13 HH, 3.5/10, 4.3/11
FOX:
8:00PM HOUSE TUES-REPEAT - 4.08 million, 2.6/5 HH, 1.4/4, 1.5/4
9:00PM MENTAL - 4.89 million, 3.2/5 HH, 1.6/4, 1.8/5
The CW:
8:00PM HITCHED OR DITCHED-REPEAT - 1.27 million, 0.8/1 HH, 0.5/2, 0.5/2
9:00PM HITCHED OR DITCHED - 1.4 million, 1.0/2 HH, 0.6/2, 0.7/2
My thoughts: NBC saw the SVU finale doing the highest of the night, nearly 6 million viewers more than its previous original airing. Clearly without competition, SVU is still a winner. Earlier in the night was I'm a Celebrity falling and the Obama News Special also on the map. ABC had the series finale of According to Jim doing terribly as always. It's too bad ABC couldn't have promoted this 8-season veteran a little more. Earth 2100 did even worse, though. FOX had episode 2 of Mental doing below 5 million - not good at all. And, the CBS repeats were down from last week, but still strong, while an original installment of 48 Hours did worse than a Without a Trace repeat. Maybe this show should stick to Saturdays?
Wednesday, June 3
ABC:
8:00PM WIPEOUT - 8.44 million, 4.7/8 HH, 3.0/10, 3.2/10
9:01PM THE GOODE FAMILY - 2.44 million, 1.5/2 HH, 1.0/3, 1.1/3
10:01PM THE UNUSUALS - 2.93 million, 2.0/4 HH, 0.9/3, 1.1/3
CBS:
8:00PM OLD CHRISTINE -REPEAT - 4.49 million, 3.0/6 HH, 1.2/4, 1.7/5
8:30PM GARY UNMARRIED -REPEAT - 4.41 million, 2.9/5 HH, 1.2/4, 1.7/5
9:00PM CRIMINAL MINDS -REPEAT - 8.64 million, 5.6/9 HH, 2.0/6, 2.8/7
10:00PM CSI: NY -REPEAT - 7.75 million, 5.1/9 HH, 2.0/6, 2.5/7
NBC:
8:00PM I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE WED - 4.8 million, 1.8/6, 3.2/6 HH, 2.0/6
9:00PM NBC NEWS SPECIAL: INSIDE THE OBAMA WHITE HOUSE, PART II - 9.04 million, 6.0/10 HH, 2.3/7, 2.9/7
10:00PM LAW & ORDER - 8.87 million, 6.0/11 HH, 2.3/7, 3.1/8
FOX:
8:00PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE WED - 8.85 million, 5.4/9 HH, 3.4/10, 3.5/10
The CW:
8:00PM AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL -REPEAT - 1.03 million, 0.7/1 HH, 0.4/1, 0.4/1
9:00PM HITCHED OR DITCHED WED-REPEAT 0.98 million, 0.7/1 HH, 0.4/1, 0.4/1
My thoughts: All the nets (well, not The CW) had something to boast about on this night. ABC started off strong with Wipeout, right on par with last week. Unfortunately, the ratings took a nosedive with The Goode Family (now on Fridays) and The Unusuals, which has only 1 episode left to air. I'm sure ABC is thrilled about that. NBC had Part 2 of the Obama special doing a night best, followed by the season finale of Law & Order doing respectable ratings. I wonder if it'll be able to do that on Fridays in September. CBS had okay numbers for repeats, and FOX did good with So You Think You Can Dance.
Thursday, June 4
ABC:
8:00PM JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT #1 - 3.55 million, 2.3/4 HH, 1.2/4, 1.3/4
8:31PM GMC NBA COUNTDOWN - 5.15 million, 3.3/6 HH, 1.9/7, 2.0/6
9:00PM NBA FINALS ON ABC: GAME #1 ORLANDO AT LA LAKERS THRU 11:43PM ET - 13.04 million, 7.8/14 HH, 5.4/16, 5.4/15
CBS:
8:00 BIG BANG THEORY -REPEAT - 5.82 million, 1.6/6
8:30 OLD CHRISTINE -REPEAT - 5.22 million, 1.4/4
9:00 CSI -REPEAT - 7.67 million, 1.5/4
10:00 THE MENTALIST - 8.55 million, 1.9/5
NBC:
8:00 I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE THUR - 5.17 million, 1.9/6
9:00 THE LISTENER - 5.25 million, 1.5/4
10:00 THE LISTENER - 5.34 million, 1.4/4
FOX:
8:00 BONES -REPEAT - 6.14 million, 1.6/5
9:00 SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE - 8.2 million, 3.1/9
The CW:
8:00 SMALLVILLE -REPEAT - 1.38 million, 0.4/1
9:00 SUPERNATURAL -REPEAT - 1.23 million, 0.5/1
My thoughts: ABC led the way with game 1 of the NBA finals doing good numbers, right on par with 2 years ago (although down substantially from last year). FOX was on the map with Dance, although it did a season low. That just goes to show that with increased competition, Dance with buckle. This doesn't fare well for the fall. CBS started off with comedy repeats, both Big Bang Theory and Old Christine right on par with each other. These 2 comedies remain my favorite currently on television, so it was nice to see them paired up with each other. CSI followed with below normal repeats numbers, while The Mentalist improved at 10pm in its new slot. NBC saw slightly improved numbers with Celebrity, while The Mentalist premiered to also okay numbers, but nothing spectacular.
Friday, June 5
ABC:
8:00 WIFE SWAP -REPEAT - 3.08 million, 1.0/4
9:00 SAMANTHA WHO? -REPEATS - 2.32 million, 0.7/3
10:00 20/20 - 4.83 million, 1.3/5
CBS:
8:00 GHOST WHISPERER -REPEAT - 5.42 million, 1.1/5
9:00 FLASHPOINT -REPEAT - 5.53 million, 1.0/4
10:00 NUMB3RS -REPEAT - 5.78 million, 1.2/4
NBC:
8:00 NBC NEWS SPECIAL: INSIDE THE OBAMA WHITE HOUSE -REPEAT - 5.59 million, 1.4/5
9:00 DATELINE - 6.13 million, 1.6/6
FOX:
8:00 DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS! - 3.55 million, 1.1/5
9:00 MENTAL -REPEAT - 2.77 million, 0.9/3
The CW:
8:00 PRIVILEDGED -REPEAT - 1.07 million, 0.4/2
9:00 EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS -REPEAT - 0.88 million, 0.4/1
9:30 THE GAME -REPEAT - 1.1 million, 0.5/2
My thoughts: Wow, when the highest rated show can barely get over 6 million viewers, you know its a summer Friday! NBC led the way with Dateline at 9pm, while FOX had the only other original with Lyrics doing slightly improved numbers. I wish FOX would promote Lyrics more, because it really is a great show, which should be doing better. Why ABC is airing repeats of the cancelled Samantha Who? I don't know. Same goes for The CW - why are they all of a sudden airing Priviledged when it was cancelled?
Saturday, June 6
ABC:
8:00 WIPEOUT -REPEAT - 3.73 million, 1.2/5
9:00 HERE COME THE NEWLYWEDS -REPEAT - 2.27 million, 0.8/3
10:00 PUSHING DAISIES - 2.29 million, 0.8/3
CBS:
8:00 OLD CHRISTINE -REPEAT - 2.21 million, 0.5/2
8:30 WORST WEEK - 1.91 million, 0.5/2
9:00 HARPER'S ISLAND - 3.61 million, 0.9/3
10:00 48 HOURS -REPEAT - 6.78 million,1.4/5
NBC:
8:00 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 3.45 million, 1.2/5
8:30 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 4.33 million, 1.7/7
9:00 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 4.52 million, 1.8/7
9:30 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 4.56 million, 1.7/6
10:00 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 4.47 million, 1.7/6
10:30 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 4.36 million, 1.6/5
FOX:
8:00 COPS - 3.38 million, 1.0/4
9:00 AMERICA'S MOST WANTED - 4.76 million, 1.4/5
My thoughts: We actually had a few originals this Saturday, all of which performed abysmally. CBS started with a repeat of Old Christine doing an OKAY number, with absolutely no promotion, of course. Worst Week, airing its final unaired episode, did terribly, though. It might have broken a record for the lowest rated original airing ever on CBS. Harper's Island followed, and was right on par with the last 2 weeks. On NBC, The Stanley Cup Finals won the night, but because the game was a blowout (go Wings!), ratings were about as high as could be expected. On ABC, a Pushing Daisies burn-off aired at 10pm and did nothing special. Meanwhile, Cops is becoming worrisome. It should be doing better than that.
Sunday, June 7
ABC:
7:00 JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE - 6.98 million, 2.6/10
7:30 NBA COUNTDOWN - 7.99 million, 3.2/11
8:00 NBA FINALS, GAME 2 - 10.2 million, 4.2/14
8:30 NBA FINALS, GAME 2 - 9.85 million, 4.2/13
9:00 NBA FINALS, GAME 2 - 9.88 million, 4.1/11
9:30 NBA FINALS, GAME 2 - 11.61 million, 4.8/13
10:00 NBA FINALS, GAME 2 - 12.07 million, 5.0/14
10:30 NBA FINALS<>
CBS:
7:00 60 MINUTES - 8.68 million, 1.2/5
8:00 THE 63RD ANNUAL TONY AWARDS - 7.3 million, 1.3/3
NBC:
7:00 DATELINE - 5.45 million, 1.1/4
9:00 THE LAST TEMPLAR -REPEAT - 4.17 million, 0.9/3
FOX (all are repeats):
7:00 KING OF THE HILL - 1.77 million, 0.8/3
7:30 AMERICAN DAD - 2.34 million, 1.1/3
8:00 THE SIMPSONS - 4.09 million, 1.9/6
8:30 KING OF THE HILL - 3.75 million, 1.8/5
9:00 FAMILY GUY - 4.96 million, 2.4/7
9:30 AMERICAN DAD - 4.27 million, 2.0/5
The CW:
7:00 JERICHO -REPEAT - 0.57 million, 0.2/1
8:00 KISS THE BRIDE -REPEAT - 1.05 million, 0.3/1
My thoughts: The NBA finals did excellent for ABC, very strong in the demos whole building in every half hour. The Tony Awards were the highest rated since 2006, so it was also a good night for CBS. The other nets - all had burnoff. Dateline did reasonably well also.
Monday, June 1
ABC:
8:00PM THE BACHELORETTE - 6.41 million, 4.5/7 HH, 2.2/6, 2.4/6
10:02PM HERE COME THE NEWLYWEDS - 4.95 million, 3.5/6 HH, 2.0/6, 2.2/6
CBS:
8:00PM THE BIG BANG THEORY -REPEAT - 6.77 million, 4.1/7 HH, 2.3/8, 2.9/9
8:30PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER -REPEAT - 6.18 million, 3.8/6 HH, 2.4/7, 2.9/8
9:00PM TWO AND A HALF MEN -REPEAT - 10.1 million, 6.3/10 HH, 3.1/9, 3.8/10
9:31PM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT -REPEAT - 8.31 million, 5.2/8 HH, 2.8/7, 3.5/8
10:00PM CSI: MIAMI -REPEAT - 8.52 million, 5.7/10 HH, 2.2/6, 2.8/7
NBC:
8:00PM I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE MONDAY - 6.45 million, 4.0/7 HH, 2.6/8, 2.9/8
10:00PM MEDIUM - 7.41 million, 4.9/8 HH, 2.3/6, 3.0/8
FOX:
8:00PM HOUSE -REPEAT - 5.98 million, 3.8/7 HH, 1.8/6, 2.1/6
9:00PM BONES MON-REPEAT - 6.02 million, 4.0/6 HH, 1.6/4, 2.0/5
The CW:
8:00PM GOSSIP GIRL -REPEAT - 0.92 million, 0.7/1 HH, 0.3/1, 0.3/1
9:00PM ONE TREE HILL -REPEAT - 0.71 million, 0.5/1 HH, 0.3/1, 0.2/1
My thoughts: NBC saw night 1 of I'm a Celebrity, which did average numbers, and the highest numbers of the week. So far, I'm a Celebrity should definitely be doing better than this. Unfortunately, this will probably be the season high. Medium aired its NBC finale (and season finale) at 10pm, building from its lead-in and building hugely throughout the 15 minute intervals. ABC was original with The Bachelorette, which should be doing better, and Here Come the Newlyweds, which is a compatible lead-in and I guess good enough for summer. CBS aired repeats, seeing the highest numbers of the night with a Two and a Half Men repeat doing an amazing 10.1 million. For a comedy repeat to do that high in the summer nowadays is incredible. Rules of Engagement benefited from the higher lead-in with an above-average summer rating. FOX was on the map with House and Bones repeats - perhaps Bones should be airing Mondays at 9pm next season? And The CW was off the map with repeats of 2 shows that don't even do well to begin with.
Tuesday, June 2
ABC:
8:00PM ACCORDING TO JIM - 3.98 million, 2.6/5 HH, 1.2/4, 1.5/5
8:30PM ACCORDING TO JIM - 3.96 million, 2.5/4 HH, 1.2/4, 1.6/5
9:00PM ABC NEWS SPECIAL: EARTH 2100 - 3.77 million, 2.5/4 HH, 0.6/2, 1.5/4
CBS:
8:00PM NCIS -REPEAT - 11.26 million, 7.4/13 HH, 2.1/7, 3.1/9
9:00PM THE MENTALIST -REPEAT - 10.88 million, 7.0/11 HH, 2.3/7, 3.3/8
10:01PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY TUES - 7.73 million, 5.2/9 HH, 2.0/5, 2.6/6
NBC:
8:00PM I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE TUES - 5.54 million, 3.7/7 HH, 2.2/7, 2.5/7
9:00PM NBC NEWS SPECIAL: INSIDE THE OBAMA WHITE HOUSE PART I - 9.17 million, 6.0/10 HH, 2.6/7, 3.2/8
10:00PM LAW & ORDER: SVU - 11.56 million, 7.7/13 HH, 3.5/10, 4.3/11
FOX:
8:00PM HOUSE TUES-REPEAT - 4.08 million, 2.6/5 HH, 1.4/4, 1.5/4
9:00PM MENTAL - 4.89 million, 3.2/5 HH, 1.6/4, 1.8/5
The CW:
8:00PM HITCHED OR DITCHED-REPEAT - 1.27 million, 0.8/1 HH, 0.5/2, 0.5/2
9:00PM HITCHED OR DITCHED - 1.4 million, 1.0/2 HH, 0.6/2, 0.7/2
My thoughts: NBC saw the SVU finale doing the highest of the night, nearly 6 million viewers more than its previous original airing. Clearly without competition, SVU is still a winner. Earlier in the night was I'm a Celebrity falling and the Obama News Special also on the map. ABC had the series finale of According to Jim doing terribly as always. It's too bad ABC couldn't have promoted this 8-season veteran a little more. Earth 2100 did even worse, though. FOX had episode 2 of Mental doing below 5 million - not good at all. And, the CBS repeats were down from last week, but still strong, while an original installment of 48 Hours did worse than a Without a Trace repeat. Maybe this show should stick to Saturdays?
Wednesday, June 3
ABC:
8:00PM WIPEOUT - 8.44 million, 4.7/8 HH, 3.0/10, 3.2/10
9:01PM THE GOODE FAMILY - 2.44 million, 1.5/2 HH, 1.0/3, 1.1/3
10:01PM THE UNUSUALS - 2.93 million, 2.0/4 HH, 0.9/3, 1.1/3
CBS:
8:00PM OLD CHRISTINE -REPEAT - 4.49 million, 3.0/6 HH, 1.2/4, 1.7/5
8:30PM GARY UNMARRIED -REPEAT - 4.41 million, 2.9/5 HH, 1.2/4, 1.7/5
9:00PM CRIMINAL MINDS -REPEAT - 8.64 million, 5.6/9 HH, 2.0/6, 2.8/7
10:00PM CSI: NY -REPEAT - 7.75 million, 5.1/9 HH, 2.0/6, 2.5/7
NBC:
8:00PM I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE WED - 4.8 million, 1.8/6, 3.2/6 HH, 2.0/6
9:00PM NBC NEWS SPECIAL: INSIDE THE OBAMA WHITE HOUSE, PART II - 9.04 million, 6.0/10 HH, 2.3/7, 2.9/7
10:00PM LAW & ORDER - 8.87 million, 6.0/11 HH, 2.3/7, 3.1/8
FOX:
8:00PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE WED - 8.85 million, 5.4/9 HH, 3.4/10, 3.5/10
The CW:
8:00PM AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL -REPEAT - 1.03 million, 0.7/1 HH, 0.4/1, 0.4/1
9:00PM HITCHED OR DITCHED WED-REPEAT 0.98 million, 0.7/1 HH, 0.4/1, 0.4/1
My thoughts: All the nets (well, not The CW) had something to boast about on this night. ABC started off strong with Wipeout, right on par with last week. Unfortunately, the ratings took a nosedive with The Goode Family (now on Fridays) and The Unusuals, which has only 1 episode left to air. I'm sure ABC is thrilled about that. NBC had Part 2 of the Obama special doing a night best, followed by the season finale of Law & Order doing respectable ratings. I wonder if it'll be able to do that on Fridays in September. CBS had okay numbers for repeats, and FOX did good with So You Think You Can Dance.
Thursday, June 4
ABC:
8:00PM JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: GAME NIGHT #1 - 3.55 million, 2.3/4 HH, 1.2/4, 1.3/4
8:31PM GMC NBA COUNTDOWN - 5.15 million, 3.3/6 HH, 1.9/7, 2.0/6
9:00PM NBA FINALS ON ABC: GAME #1 ORLANDO AT LA LAKERS THRU 11:43PM ET - 13.04 million, 7.8/14 HH, 5.4/16, 5.4/15
CBS:
8:00 BIG BANG THEORY -REPEAT - 5.82 million, 1.6/6
8:30 OLD CHRISTINE -REPEAT - 5.22 million, 1.4/4
9:00 CSI -REPEAT - 7.67 million, 1.5/4
10:00 THE MENTALIST - 8.55 million, 1.9/5
NBC:
8:00 I'M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE THUR - 5.17 million, 1.9/6
9:00 THE LISTENER - 5.25 million, 1.5/4
10:00 THE LISTENER - 5.34 million, 1.4/4
FOX:
8:00 BONES -REPEAT - 6.14 million, 1.6/5
9:00 SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE - 8.2 million, 3.1/9
The CW:
8:00 SMALLVILLE -REPEAT - 1.38 million, 0.4/1
9:00 SUPERNATURAL -REPEAT - 1.23 million, 0.5/1
My thoughts: ABC led the way with game 1 of the NBA finals doing good numbers, right on par with 2 years ago (although down substantially from last year). FOX was on the map with Dance, although it did a season low. That just goes to show that with increased competition, Dance with buckle. This doesn't fare well for the fall. CBS started off with comedy repeats, both Big Bang Theory and Old Christine right on par with each other. These 2 comedies remain my favorite currently on television, so it was nice to see them paired up with each other. CSI followed with below normal repeats numbers, while The Mentalist improved at 10pm in its new slot. NBC saw slightly improved numbers with Celebrity, while The Mentalist premiered to also okay numbers, but nothing spectacular.
Friday, June 5
ABC:
8:00 WIFE SWAP -REPEAT - 3.08 million, 1.0/4
9:00 SAMANTHA WHO? -REPEATS - 2.32 million, 0.7/3
10:00 20/20 - 4.83 million, 1.3/5
CBS:
8:00 GHOST WHISPERER -REPEAT - 5.42 million, 1.1/5
9:00 FLASHPOINT -REPEAT - 5.53 million, 1.0/4
10:00 NUMB3RS -REPEAT - 5.78 million, 1.2/4
NBC:
8:00 NBC NEWS SPECIAL: INSIDE THE OBAMA WHITE HOUSE -REPEAT - 5.59 million, 1.4/5
9:00 DATELINE - 6.13 million, 1.6/6
FOX:
8:00 DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS! - 3.55 million, 1.1/5
9:00 MENTAL -REPEAT - 2.77 million, 0.9/3
The CW:
8:00 PRIVILEDGED -REPEAT - 1.07 million, 0.4/2
9:00 EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS -REPEAT - 0.88 million, 0.4/1
9:30 THE GAME -REPEAT - 1.1 million, 0.5/2
My thoughts: Wow, when the highest rated show can barely get over 6 million viewers, you know its a summer Friday! NBC led the way with Dateline at 9pm, while FOX had the only other original with Lyrics doing slightly improved numbers. I wish FOX would promote Lyrics more, because it really is a great show, which should be doing better. Why ABC is airing repeats of the cancelled Samantha Who? I don't know. Same goes for The CW - why are they all of a sudden airing Priviledged when it was cancelled?
Saturday, June 6
ABC:
8:00 WIPEOUT -REPEAT - 3.73 million, 1.2/5
9:00 HERE COME THE NEWLYWEDS -REPEAT - 2.27 million, 0.8/3
10:00 PUSHING DAISIES - 2.29 million, 0.8/3
CBS:
8:00 OLD CHRISTINE -REPEAT - 2.21 million, 0.5/2
8:30 WORST WEEK - 1.91 million, 0.5/2
9:00 HARPER'S ISLAND - 3.61 million, 0.9/3
10:00 48 HOURS -REPEAT - 6.78 million,1.4/5
NBC:
8:00 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 3.45 million, 1.2/5
8:30 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 4.33 million, 1.7/7
9:00 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 4.52 million, 1.8/7
9:30 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 4.56 million, 1.7/6
10:00 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 4.47 million, 1.7/6
10:30 STANLEY CUP FINALS, GAME 5 - 4.36 million, 1.6/5
FOX:
8:00 COPS - 3.38 million, 1.0/4
9:00 AMERICA'S MOST WANTED - 4.76 million, 1.4/5
My thoughts: We actually had a few originals this Saturday, all of which performed abysmally. CBS started with a repeat of Old Christine doing an OKAY number, with absolutely no promotion, of course. Worst Week, airing its final unaired episode, did terribly, though. It might have broken a record for the lowest rated original airing ever on CBS. Harper's Island followed, and was right on par with the last 2 weeks. On NBC, The Stanley Cup Finals won the night, but because the game was a blowout (go Wings!), ratings were about as high as could be expected. On ABC, a Pushing Daisies burn-off aired at 10pm and did nothing special. Meanwhile, Cops is becoming worrisome. It should be doing better than that.
Sunday, June 7
ABC:
7:00 JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE - 6.98 million, 2.6/10
7:30 NBA COUNTDOWN - 7.99 million, 3.2/11
8:00 NBA FINALS, GAME 2 - 10.2 million, 4.2/14
8:30 NBA FINALS, GAME 2 - 9.85 million, 4.2/13
9:00 NBA FINALS, GAME 2 - 9.88 million, 4.1/11
9:30 NBA FINALS, GAME 2 - 11.61 million, 4.8/13
10:00 NBA FINALS, GAME 2 - 12.07 million, 5.0/14
10:30 NBA FINALS<>
CBS:
7:00 60 MINUTES - 8.68 million, 1.2/5
8:00 THE 63RD ANNUAL TONY AWARDS - 7.3 million, 1.3/3
NBC:
7:00 DATELINE - 5.45 million, 1.1/4
9:00 THE LAST TEMPLAR -REPEAT - 4.17 million, 0.9/3
FOX (all are repeats):
7:00 KING OF THE HILL - 1.77 million, 0.8/3
7:30 AMERICAN DAD - 2.34 million, 1.1/3
8:00 THE SIMPSONS - 4.09 million, 1.9/6
8:30 KING OF THE HILL - 3.75 million, 1.8/5
9:00 FAMILY GUY - 4.96 million, 2.4/7
9:30 AMERICAN DAD - 4.27 million, 2.0/5
The CW:
7:00 JERICHO -REPEAT - 0.57 million, 0.2/1
8:00 KISS THE BRIDE -REPEAT - 1.05 million, 0.3/1
My thoughts: The NBA finals did excellent for ABC, very strong in the demos whole building in every half hour. The Tony Awards were the highest rated since 2006, so it was also a good night for CBS. The other nets - all had burnoff. Dateline did reasonably well also.
Friday, June 5, 2009
ABC Starts "Game Show" Early, Banishes Comedies to Fridays
After the very low ratings of The Goode Family this Wednesday, ABC has pulled the show from the slot immediately. In it's place will be a second all new episode of Wipeout, at 9pm. The week after that, though, will be the season premiere of I Survived a Japanese Gameshow. The show will launch 3 weeks early, airing Wednesdays at 9pm for 10 weeks. Gameshow did decently last season, but lost nearly half its audience by the end of its season.
Surviving Surburbia and The Goode Family, meanwhile, will begin airing Fridays at 8pm beginning next week. Following that will be 2 repeats of Samantha Who at 9pm for 2 weeks, with According to Jim repeats taking over after that. 20/20 will continue at 10pm, of course. Suburbia and Goode will continue to be new until episodes run out. Both shows are considered cancelled.
Also on ABC, Saturdays at 9pm will be repeats of Castle beginning June 20. Wipeout repeats will continue airing at 8pm until further notice. And, don't forget that at 10pm will be all new episodes of Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone, and Dirty Sexy Money throughout the summer.
Surviving Surburbia and The Goode Family, meanwhile, will begin airing Fridays at 8pm beginning next week. Following that will be 2 repeats of Samantha Who at 9pm for 2 weeks, with According to Jim repeats taking over after that. 20/20 will continue at 10pm, of course. Suburbia and Goode will continue to be new until episodes run out. Both shows are considered cancelled.
Also on ABC, Saturdays at 9pm will be repeats of Castle beginning June 20. Wipeout repeats will continue airing at 8pm until further notice. And, don't forget that at 10pm will be all new episodes of Pushing Daisies, Eli Stone, and Dirty Sexy Money throughout the summer.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
ABC Renews "Just for Laughs" for a 3rd Season
ABC will be giving the previously cancelled "Just for Laughs" for a third season. The ABC hidden camera comedy will air Sundays at 7pm beginning June 21 for a round of new episodes.
ABC previously cancelled the series last season, after it was airing to dismal ratings in April of 2008. The number of episodes has not been stated, and it will air leading into half-hour AFV episodes at 7:30.
Source: http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=8145
ABC previously cancelled the series last season, after it was airing to dismal ratings in April of 2008. The number of episodes has not been stated, and it will air leading into half-hour AFV episodes at 7:30.
Source: http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news.aspx?id=8145
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Ratings Report - Week of Monday, May 25
Summer's in full throttle, but the ratings report will continue! It's a little late (sorry!), but don't fear - here it is!
Monday, May 25
ABC:
8:00PM THE BACHELORETTE - 5.99 million, 4.0/7 HH, 2.1/6, 2.4/6
10:02PM HERE COME THE NEWLYWEDS - 4.89 million, 3.3/6 HH, 1.9/5, 2.1/5
CBS:
8:00PM THE BIG BANG THEORY -REPEAT - 5.94 million, 3.6/6 HH, 2.0/6, 2.4/7
8:30PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER -REPEAT - 5.28 million, 3.2/5 HH, 1.9/5, 2.3/6
9:00PM TWO AND A HALF MEN -REPEAT - 9.27 million, 5.7/9 HH, 2.7/7, 3.5/8
9:30PM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT -REPEAT - 7.25 million, 4.6/7 HH, 2.3/6, 3.0/7
10:00PM CSI: MIAMI -REPEAT - 7.76 million, 5.1/9 HH, 1.9/5, 2.5/6
NBC:
8:00PM DATELINE MONDAY - 7.17 million, 4.6/8 HH, 1.6/5, 2.2/5
10:00PM MEDIUM - 7.86 million, 5.1/9 HH, 2.1/6, 2.8/7
FOX:
8:00PM HOUSE -REPEAT - 4.8 million, 3.1/5 HH, 1.6/5, 1.9/5
9:00PM BONES MON-REPEAT - 5.49 million, 3.5/6 HH, 1.6/4, 2.1/5
The CW:
8:00PM ONE TREE HILL -REPEAT - 0.97 million, 0.7/1 HH, 0.3/1, 0.3/1
9:00PM ONE TREE HILL -REPEAT - 0.8 million, 0.6/1 HH, 0.3/1, 0.3/1
My thoughts: It's funny how NBC always does best in the summer, when the ratings really don't count. Dateline and Medium both did very well, Medium having one of its best peformances in awhile. The season finale was this past Monday, before it moves to CBS next fall on Fridays. The Bachelorette/Here Come the Newlyweds did okay, but ABC is definitely not a strong performer in the summer. CBS repeats all did okay as well, as they always rely heavily on their strong repeaters in the summer months. Bones on its special repeat night also did good. Maybe FOX should have went with a House/Bones combination on Mondays in the fall? The real success story of the night, though, went to Jon & Kate Plus 8 on TLC, which did a series and night best 9.8 million viewers.
Tuesday, May 26
ABC:
8:00PM ACCORDING TO JIM - 3.49 million, 2.4/4 HH, 1.1/4, 1.4/4
8:30PM ACCORDING TO JIM - 3.46 million, 2.5/4 HH, 1.1/3, 1.5/4
9:00PM ABC PREMIERE EVENT: DIAMONDS PART II - 3.14 million, 2.2/4 HH, 0.6/2, 0.9/2
CBS:
8:00PM NCIS -REPEAT - 12.46 million, 8.1/13 HH, 2.3/7, 3.4/9
9:00PM THE MENTALIST -REPEAT - 12.36 million, 8.0/13 HH, 2.4/6, 3.5/8
10:01PM WITHOUT A TRACE -REPEAT - 9.57 million, 6.4/11 HH, 2.2/6, 3.0/7
NBC:
8:00PM TV'S 50 FUNNIEST PHRASES - 6.71 million, 4.4/7 HH, 2.1/6, 2.6/7
10:00PM LAW & ORDER: SVU -REPEAT - 6.46 million, 4.4/7 HH, 2.1/6, 2.6/6
FOX:
8:00PM HOUSE TUES-REPEAT - 4.25 million, 2.7/5 HH, 1.7/5, 1.8/5
9:00PM MENTAL - 5.76 million, 3.6/6 HH, 2.1/5, 2.3/6
The CW:
8:00PM REAPER - 2.14 million, 1.3/2 HH, 0.8/2, 0.9/2
9:00PM HITCHED OR DITCHED - 1.43 million, 1.0/2 HH, 0.7/2, 0.6/1
My thoughts: Mental premiered for FOX and did a solid 5.76 million - not bad, and if it can hold above 5 million viewers for the summer, it should be fine. Reaper aired its season finale and did one of its best outings in awhile. Maybe The CW should have kept it around as a summer series? Hitched or Ditched also premiered with a terrible 1.5 million. According to Jim did normal numbers, despite less competition, and Diamonds completely bombed. For once, According to Jim is the highest rated show on ABC! CBS repeats also did very well, as usual. CBS is lucky to have shows that perform well in originals and repeats, as the other nets definitely don't have that. NBC aired Funniest Catchphrases at respectable numbers, while they held off the season finale of SVU to air as a leadin to Conan the next week.
Wednesday, May 27
ABC:
8:00PM WIPEOUT - 8.71 million, 4.9/8 HH, 3.3/10, 3.7/10
9:01PM THE GOODE FAMILY - 3.65 million, 2.3/4 HH, 1.6/4, 1.8/4
9:31PM SURVIVING SUBURBIA - 2.76 million, 1.9/3 HH, 1.0/3, 1.2/3
10:01PM THE UNUSUALS - 3.88 million, 2.5/4 HH, 1.2/3, 1.4/4
CBS:
8:00PM GEORGE STRAIT: ACM ARTIST OF THE DECADE - 10.63 million, 6.8/11 HH, 2.2/6, 3.1/8
10:00PM CRIMINAL MINDS -REPEAT - 8.93 million, 5.8/10 HH, 2.0/6, 2.8/7
NBC:
8:00PM LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT NBC - 5.14 million, 3.6/6 HH, 1.1/3, 1.6/4
9:00PM LAW & ORDER: SVU WED-REPEAT - 6.76 million, 4.7/7 HH, 1.7/5, 2.2/5
10:00PM LAW & ORDER -REPEAT - 6.41 million, 4.4/8 HH, 1.8/5, 2.3/6
FOX:
8:00PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE WED - 8.71 million, 5.3/9 HH, 3.5/10, 3.7/10
The CW:
8:00PM AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL -REPEAT - 1.16 million, 0.8/1 HH, 0.5/2, 0.5/2
9:00PM HITCHED OR DITCHED WED-REPEAT - 1.11 million, 0.8/1 HH, 0.5/1, 0.5/1
My thoughts: ABC premiered its new Wednesday lineup, with Wipeout doing good numbers. This is definitely a great summer show to have around. Expect those numbers to go up over the summer. But, the story wasn't the same for The Goode Family, which disappointed, not as much as Surviving Suburbia, though. What happened to this show? Did viewers just forget about it or what? It's currently off the lineup now until the beginning of July, where it'll move to Fridays for its final episodes. The Unusuals followed with also bad numbers, but still managed to grow on Suburbia by a million. So You Think You Can Dance continued to do good numbers - can it hold onto those viewers in the fall? CBS' George Strait special did very well. CBS is still the #1 network even in the summer.
Thursday, May 28
ABC:
8:00PM 82ND ANNUAL SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE - 6.05 million, 3.8/7 HH, 1.7/5, 1.9/5
10:18PM GREY'S ANATOMY -REPEAT THRU 11:18PM ET - 3.66 million, 2.5/5 HH, 1.0/3, 1.2/3
CBS:
8:00PM NCIS THURS-REPEAT - 9.64 million, 6.3/11 HH, 2.0/6, 2.7/8
9:00PM CSI - 9.98 million, 6.7/11 HH, 2.1/6, 3.0/8
10:01PM WITHOUT A TRACE THURS-REPEAT - 9.71 million, 6.6/12 HH, 2.0/6, 2.9/8
NBC:
8:00PM MY NAME IS EARL -REPEAT - 3.37 million, 2.3/4 HH, 1.2/4, 1.4/5
8:30PM 30 ROCK -REPEAT - 3.06 million, 2.1/4 HH, 1.1/4, 1.4/4
9:00PM THE OFFICE -REPEAT - 3.26 million, 2.2/4 HH, 1.4/4, 1.6/4
9:31PM 30 ROCK -REPEAT - 3.11 million, 2.1/3 HH, 1.4/4, 1.6/4
10:01PM THE OFFICE -REPEAT - 3.59 million, 2.4/4 HH, 1.6/5, 1.8/5
FOX:
8:00PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE THURS - 9.15 million, 5.5/9 HH, 3.6/11, 3.7/10
The CW:
8:00PM SMALLVILLE -REPEAT - 1.35 million, 0.9/2 HH, 0.5/2, 0.5/2
9:00PM SUPERNATURAL -REPEAT - 1.41 million, 0.9/2 HH, 0.5/1, 0.5/1
My thoughts: FOX ruled the night with Dance doing a season high, over 9 million for the first time. It's also noteworthy that it peaked over 10 million viewers at 9pm. The Spelling Bee on ABC also did a respectable performance, growing hugely over the halfhours, having its best ratings after 10pm. NBC aired a night of repeats (to be replaced with I'm a Celebrity this week) and so did CBS. Without a Trace really should have been renewed. Why CBS moved it out of this Thursdays at 10pm slot is beyond me, because this is clearly where it does best.
Friday, May 29
ABC:
8:00PM WIFE SWAP -REPEAT - 3.22 million, 2.2/4 HH, 1.0/4, 1.1/4
9:00PM UNBROKE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY - 3.32 million, 2.2/4 HH, 1.0/4, 1.3/4
10:00PM 20/20 - 4.7 million, 3.2/6 HH, 1.3/4, 1.7/5
CBS:
8:00PM CBS FRIDAY MOVIE: WALK THE LINE - 6.45 million, 4.1/8 HH, 1.5/5, 1.6/6
NBC:
8:00PM HOWDIE DO IT -REPEAT - 2.4 million, 1.6/3 HH, 0.7/3, 0.9/3
8:30PM HOWDIE DO IT -REPEAT - 2.21 million, 1.5/3 HH, 0.6/2, 0.8/3
9:00PM DATELINE FRIDAY - 5.84 million, 4.0/7 HH, 1.5/5, 2.0/6
FOX:
8:00PM DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS - 3.42 million, 2.1/4 HH, 1.2/5, 1.3/5
9:00PM MENTAL FRI-REPEAT - 2.62 million, 1.7/3 HH, 0.8/3, 0.9/3
The CW:
8:00PM CW MOVIE: HAIR SHOW - 1.08 million, 0.8/2 HH, 0.4/2, 0.4/1
My thoughts: CBS was leader of the pack with its showing of theatrical 'Walk the Line' which did a night best in the ratings. ABC's finance special was a bust, and also very strange if you watched it, while Dateline beat competing 20/20 by a landslide, especially in the 10pm hour. Don't Forget the Lyrics was the only other original, which did a little better than Dollhouse was doing at the end of its run - and that got renewed. I'm still scratching my head as to why FOX cancelled this and 5th Grader, which are still modest performers.
Saturday, May 30
ABC:
8:00PM WIPEOUT SAT-REPEAT - 3.07 million, 1.8/4 HH, 1.0/4, 1.1/4
9:00PM HERE COME THE NEWLYWEDS SAT-REPEAT - 2.07 million, 1.4/3 HH, 0.7/2, 0.8/3
10:00PM PUSHING DAISIES - 2.32 million, 1.5/3 HH, 0.7/2, 0.9/3
CBS:
8:00PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY -REPEAT - 3.32 million, 2.2/5 HH, 0.5/2, 0.8/3
9:00PM HARPER'S ISLAND - 3.62 million, 2.4/5 HH, 0.9/3, 1.1/4
10:00PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY -REPEAT - 5.95 million, 4.1/8 HH, 1.2/4, 1.8/5
NBC:
8:00PM NBC NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS GAME 1 PITTSBURGH AT DETROIT - 4.36 million, 2.4/5 HH, 1.7/6, 1.8/6
FOX:
8:00PM COPS -REPEAT - 3.22 million, 2.1/5 HH, 1.1/5, 1.2/5
8:30PM COPS - 3.92 million, 2.5/5 HH, 1.2/5, 1.4/5
9:00PM AMERICA'S MOST WANTED - 4.61 million, 2.9/6 HH, 1.3/4, 1.6/5
My thoughts: ABC and CBS both had original episodes, of Harper's Island and the long-awaited return of Pushing Daisies. As expected, both did badly. But, fans should just be happy the unaired episodes of Daisies are being aired. Meanwhile, Harper's Island really dipped once CBS aired a Mentalist repeat 3 weeks ago. The NHL Game 1 did very well (Go Wings!), a little better than last year, which featured the same matchup as last year. Concerning, though, is FOX's normal lineup of COPS and America's Most Wanted, which seems really down lately. Personally, I don't see why FOX continues to renew them. I think they could really do better on this night if they tried.
Sunday, May 31
ABC:
7:00PM AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS -REPEAT - 5.26 million, 3.2/6 HH, 1.5/5, 1.8/6
8:00PM EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION -REPEAT - 4.87 million, 3.0/5 HH, 1.6/5, 1.8/5
9:00PM DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES -REPEAT - 2.69 million, 1.8/3 HH, 0.8/2, 1.0/2
10:01PM BROTHERS & SISTERS -REPEAT - 2.53 million, 1.8/3 HH, 0.7/2, 0.9/2
CBS:
7:00PM 60 MINUTES -REPEAT - 8.77 million, 5.9/12 HH, 1.1/4, 1.7/5
8:00PM MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD - 6.73 million, 4.4/8 HH, 1.1/4, 1.6/4
9:00PM COLD CASE -REPEAT - 7.71 million, 4.9/8 HH, 1.5/4, 2.1/5
10:00PM UNIT, THE -REPEAT - 5.7 million, 3.7/6 HH, 1.3/3, 1.6/4
NBC:
7:00PM DATELINE SUNDAY - 3.67 million, 2.4/5 HH, 0.9/3, 1.1/4
9:00PM NBC NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS GAME #2 PITTSBURGH AT DETROIT - 5.39 million, 3.1/5 HH, 2.4/7, 2.6/7
FOX:
7:00PM KING OF THE HILL-REPEAT - 2.29 million, 1.5/3 HH, 1.1/4, 1.1/4
7:30PM AMERICAN DAD!-REPEAT - 2.65 million, 1.7/3 HH, 1.2/4, 1.2/4
7:59PM SIMPSONS, THE -REPEAT - 4.94 million, 3.0/5 HH, 2.3/7, 2.3/7
8:30PM KING OF THE HILL -REPEAT - 4.44 million, 2.8/5 HH, 2.2/6, 2.1/6
9:00PM FAMILY GUY -REPEAT - 5.35 million, 3.4/6 HH, 2.7/7, 2.4/6
9:31PM AMERICAN DAD! -REPEAT - 4.66 million, 3.0/5 HH, 2.2/6, 2.0/5
The CW:
7:00PM JERICHO CW-REPEAT - 0.57 million, 0.4/1 HH, 0.2/1, 0.3/1
8:00PM CW SUNDAY MOVIE: DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN - 1.0 million, 0.7/1 HH, 0.3/1, 0.4/1
My thoughts: CBS once again ruled Sunday night, as the most watched network of the evening. They aired an original episode of Million Dollar Password, 1 of 2 burnoff episodes, and did a decent showing, with a very low demo. Cold Case perked way up at 9pm, though, but both it and The Unit remain behind CBS' other procedural repeats. NBC aired a low-rated showing of Dateline leading into Game 2 of the NHL Finals, with was also up from last year. ABC and its repeat lineup was nothing to show off, as Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters remain unrepeatable. FOX's lineup was pretty consistent throughout the night.
Monday, May 25
ABC:
8:00PM THE BACHELORETTE - 5.99 million, 4.0/7 HH, 2.1/6, 2.4/6
10:02PM HERE COME THE NEWLYWEDS - 4.89 million, 3.3/6 HH, 1.9/5, 2.1/5
CBS:
8:00PM THE BIG BANG THEORY -REPEAT - 5.94 million, 3.6/6 HH, 2.0/6, 2.4/7
8:30PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER -REPEAT - 5.28 million, 3.2/5 HH, 1.9/5, 2.3/6
9:00PM TWO AND A HALF MEN -REPEAT - 9.27 million, 5.7/9 HH, 2.7/7, 3.5/8
9:30PM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT -REPEAT - 7.25 million, 4.6/7 HH, 2.3/6, 3.0/7
10:00PM CSI: MIAMI -REPEAT - 7.76 million, 5.1/9 HH, 1.9/5, 2.5/6
NBC:
8:00PM DATELINE MONDAY - 7.17 million, 4.6/8 HH, 1.6/5, 2.2/5
10:00PM MEDIUM - 7.86 million, 5.1/9 HH, 2.1/6, 2.8/7
FOX:
8:00PM HOUSE -REPEAT - 4.8 million, 3.1/5 HH, 1.6/5, 1.9/5
9:00PM BONES MON-REPEAT - 5.49 million, 3.5/6 HH, 1.6/4, 2.1/5
The CW:
8:00PM ONE TREE HILL -REPEAT - 0.97 million, 0.7/1 HH, 0.3/1, 0.3/1
9:00PM ONE TREE HILL -REPEAT - 0.8 million, 0.6/1 HH, 0.3/1, 0.3/1
My thoughts: It's funny how NBC always does best in the summer, when the ratings really don't count. Dateline and Medium both did very well, Medium having one of its best peformances in awhile. The season finale was this past Monday, before it moves to CBS next fall on Fridays. The Bachelorette/Here Come the Newlyweds did okay, but ABC is definitely not a strong performer in the summer. CBS repeats all did okay as well, as they always rely heavily on their strong repeaters in the summer months. Bones on its special repeat night also did good. Maybe FOX should have went with a House/Bones combination on Mondays in the fall? The real success story of the night, though, went to Jon & Kate Plus 8 on TLC, which did a series and night best 9.8 million viewers.
Tuesday, May 26
ABC:
8:00PM ACCORDING TO JIM - 3.49 million, 2.4/4 HH, 1.1/4, 1.4/4
8:30PM ACCORDING TO JIM - 3.46 million, 2.5/4 HH, 1.1/3, 1.5/4
9:00PM ABC PREMIERE EVENT: DIAMONDS PART II - 3.14 million, 2.2/4 HH, 0.6/2, 0.9/2
CBS:
8:00PM NCIS -REPEAT - 12.46 million, 8.1/13 HH, 2.3/7, 3.4/9
9:00PM THE MENTALIST -REPEAT - 12.36 million, 8.0/13 HH, 2.4/6, 3.5/8
10:01PM WITHOUT A TRACE -REPEAT - 9.57 million, 6.4/11 HH, 2.2/6, 3.0/7
NBC:
8:00PM TV'S 50 FUNNIEST PHRASES - 6.71 million, 4.4/7 HH, 2.1/6, 2.6/7
10:00PM LAW & ORDER: SVU -REPEAT - 6.46 million, 4.4/7 HH, 2.1/6, 2.6/6
FOX:
8:00PM HOUSE TUES-REPEAT - 4.25 million, 2.7/5 HH, 1.7/5, 1.8/5
9:00PM MENTAL - 5.76 million, 3.6/6 HH, 2.1/5, 2.3/6
The CW:
8:00PM REAPER - 2.14 million, 1.3/2 HH, 0.8/2, 0.9/2
9:00PM HITCHED OR DITCHED - 1.43 million, 1.0/2 HH, 0.7/2, 0.6/1
My thoughts: Mental premiered for FOX and did a solid 5.76 million - not bad, and if it can hold above 5 million viewers for the summer, it should be fine. Reaper aired its season finale and did one of its best outings in awhile. Maybe The CW should have kept it around as a summer series? Hitched or Ditched also premiered with a terrible 1.5 million. According to Jim did normal numbers, despite less competition, and Diamonds completely bombed. For once, According to Jim is the highest rated show on ABC! CBS repeats also did very well, as usual. CBS is lucky to have shows that perform well in originals and repeats, as the other nets definitely don't have that. NBC aired Funniest Catchphrases at respectable numbers, while they held off the season finale of SVU to air as a leadin to Conan the next week.
Wednesday, May 27
ABC:
8:00PM WIPEOUT - 8.71 million, 4.9/8 HH, 3.3/10, 3.7/10
9:01PM THE GOODE FAMILY - 3.65 million, 2.3/4 HH, 1.6/4, 1.8/4
9:31PM SURVIVING SUBURBIA - 2.76 million, 1.9/3 HH, 1.0/3, 1.2/3
10:01PM THE UNUSUALS - 3.88 million, 2.5/4 HH, 1.2/3, 1.4/4
CBS:
8:00PM GEORGE STRAIT: ACM ARTIST OF THE DECADE - 10.63 million, 6.8/11 HH, 2.2/6, 3.1/8
10:00PM CRIMINAL MINDS -REPEAT - 8.93 million, 5.8/10 HH, 2.0/6, 2.8/7
NBC:
8:00PM LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT NBC - 5.14 million, 3.6/6 HH, 1.1/3, 1.6/4
9:00PM LAW & ORDER: SVU WED-REPEAT - 6.76 million, 4.7/7 HH, 1.7/5, 2.2/5
10:00PM LAW & ORDER -REPEAT - 6.41 million, 4.4/8 HH, 1.8/5, 2.3/6
FOX:
8:00PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE WED - 8.71 million, 5.3/9 HH, 3.5/10, 3.7/10
The CW:
8:00PM AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL -REPEAT - 1.16 million, 0.8/1 HH, 0.5/2, 0.5/2
9:00PM HITCHED OR DITCHED WED-REPEAT - 1.11 million, 0.8/1 HH, 0.5/1, 0.5/1
My thoughts: ABC premiered its new Wednesday lineup, with Wipeout doing good numbers. This is definitely a great summer show to have around. Expect those numbers to go up over the summer. But, the story wasn't the same for The Goode Family, which disappointed, not as much as Surviving Suburbia, though. What happened to this show? Did viewers just forget about it or what? It's currently off the lineup now until the beginning of July, where it'll move to Fridays for its final episodes. The Unusuals followed with also bad numbers, but still managed to grow on Suburbia by a million. So You Think You Can Dance continued to do good numbers - can it hold onto those viewers in the fall? CBS' George Strait special did very well. CBS is still the #1 network even in the summer.
Thursday, May 28
ABC:
8:00PM 82ND ANNUAL SCRIPPS NATIONAL SPELLING BEE - 6.05 million, 3.8/7 HH, 1.7/5, 1.9/5
10:18PM GREY'S ANATOMY -REPEAT THRU 11:18PM ET - 3.66 million, 2.5/5 HH, 1.0/3, 1.2/3
CBS:
8:00PM NCIS THURS-REPEAT - 9.64 million, 6.3/11 HH, 2.0/6, 2.7/8
9:00PM CSI - 9.98 million, 6.7/11 HH, 2.1/6, 3.0/8
10:01PM WITHOUT A TRACE THURS-REPEAT - 9.71 million, 6.6/12 HH, 2.0/6, 2.9/8
NBC:
8:00PM MY NAME IS EARL -REPEAT - 3.37 million, 2.3/4 HH, 1.2/4, 1.4/5
8:30PM 30 ROCK -REPEAT - 3.06 million, 2.1/4 HH, 1.1/4, 1.4/4
9:00PM THE OFFICE -REPEAT - 3.26 million, 2.2/4 HH, 1.4/4, 1.6/4
9:31PM 30 ROCK -REPEAT - 3.11 million, 2.1/3 HH, 1.4/4, 1.6/4
10:01PM THE OFFICE -REPEAT - 3.59 million, 2.4/4 HH, 1.6/5, 1.8/5
FOX:
8:00PM SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE THURS - 9.15 million, 5.5/9 HH, 3.6/11, 3.7/10
The CW:
8:00PM SMALLVILLE -REPEAT - 1.35 million, 0.9/2 HH, 0.5/2, 0.5/2
9:00PM SUPERNATURAL -REPEAT - 1.41 million, 0.9/2 HH, 0.5/1, 0.5/1
My thoughts: FOX ruled the night with Dance doing a season high, over 9 million for the first time. It's also noteworthy that it peaked over 10 million viewers at 9pm. The Spelling Bee on ABC also did a respectable performance, growing hugely over the halfhours, having its best ratings after 10pm. NBC aired a night of repeats (to be replaced with I'm a Celebrity this week) and so did CBS. Without a Trace really should have been renewed. Why CBS moved it out of this Thursdays at 10pm slot is beyond me, because this is clearly where it does best.
Friday, May 29
ABC:
8:00PM WIFE SWAP -REPEAT - 3.22 million, 2.2/4 HH, 1.0/4, 1.1/4
9:00PM UNBROKE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MONEY - 3.32 million, 2.2/4 HH, 1.0/4, 1.3/4
10:00PM 20/20 - 4.7 million, 3.2/6 HH, 1.3/4, 1.7/5
CBS:
8:00PM CBS FRIDAY MOVIE: WALK THE LINE - 6.45 million, 4.1/8 HH, 1.5/5, 1.6/6
NBC:
8:00PM HOWDIE DO IT -REPEAT - 2.4 million, 1.6/3 HH, 0.7/3, 0.9/3
8:30PM HOWDIE DO IT -REPEAT - 2.21 million, 1.5/3 HH, 0.6/2, 0.8/3
9:00PM DATELINE FRIDAY - 5.84 million, 4.0/7 HH, 1.5/5, 2.0/6
FOX:
8:00PM DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS - 3.42 million, 2.1/4 HH, 1.2/5, 1.3/5
9:00PM MENTAL FRI-REPEAT - 2.62 million, 1.7/3 HH, 0.8/3, 0.9/3
The CW:
8:00PM CW MOVIE: HAIR SHOW - 1.08 million, 0.8/2 HH, 0.4/2, 0.4/1
My thoughts: CBS was leader of the pack with its showing of theatrical 'Walk the Line' which did a night best in the ratings. ABC's finance special was a bust, and also very strange if you watched it, while Dateline beat competing 20/20 by a landslide, especially in the 10pm hour. Don't Forget the Lyrics was the only other original, which did a little better than Dollhouse was doing at the end of its run - and that got renewed. I'm still scratching my head as to why FOX cancelled this and 5th Grader, which are still modest performers.
Saturday, May 30
ABC:
8:00PM WIPEOUT SAT-REPEAT - 3.07 million, 1.8/4 HH, 1.0/4, 1.1/4
9:00PM HERE COME THE NEWLYWEDS SAT-REPEAT - 2.07 million, 1.4/3 HH, 0.7/2, 0.8/3
10:00PM PUSHING DAISIES - 2.32 million, 1.5/3 HH, 0.7/2, 0.9/3
CBS:
8:00PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY -REPEAT - 3.32 million, 2.2/5 HH, 0.5/2, 0.8/3
9:00PM HARPER'S ISLAND - 3.62 million, 2.4/5 HH, 0.9/3, 1.1/4
10:00PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY -REPEAT - 5.95 million, 4.1/8 HH, 1.2/4, 1.8/5
NBC:
8:00PM NBC NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS GAME 1 PITTSBURGH AT DETROIT - 4.36 million, 2.4/5 HH, 1.7/6, 1.8/6
FOX:
8:00PM COPS -REPEAT - 3.22 million, 2.1/5 HH, 1.1/5, 1.2/5
8:30PM COPS - 3.92 million, 2.5/5 HH, 1.2/5, 1.4/5
9:00PM AMERICA'S MOST WANTED - 4.61 million, 2.9/6 HH, 1.3/4, 1.6/5
My thoughts: ABC and CBS both had original episodes, of Harper's Island and the long-awaited return of Pushing Daisies. As expected, both did badly. But, fans should just be happy the unaired episodes of Daisies are being aired. Meanwhile, Harper's Island really dipped once CBS aired a Mentalist repeat 3 weeks ago. The NHL Game 1 did very well (Go Wings!), a little better than last year, which featured the same matchup as last year. Concerning, though, is FOX's normal lineup of COPS and America's Most Wanted, which seems really down lately. Personally, I don't see why FOX continues to renew them. I think they could really do better on this night if they tried.
Sunday, May 31
ABC:
7:00PM AMERICA'S FUNNIEST HOME VIDEOS -REPEAT - 5.26 million, 3.2/6 HH, 1.5/5, 1.8/6
8:00PM EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION -REPEAT - 4.87 million, 3.0/5 HH, 1.6/5, 1.8/5
9:00PM DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES -REPEAT - 2.69 million, 1.8/3 HH, 0.8/2, 1.0/2
10:01PM BROTHERS & SISTERS -REPEAT - 2.53 million, 1.8/3 HH, 0.7/2, 0.9/2
CBS:
7:00PM 60 MINUTES -REPEAT - 8.77 million, 5.9/12 HH, 1.1/4, 1.7/5
8:00PM MILLION DOLLAR PASSWORD - 6.73 million, 4.4/8 HH, 1.1/4, 1.6/4
9:00PM COLD CASE -REPEAT - 7.71 million, 4.9/8 HH, 1.5/4, 2.1/5
10:00PM UNIT, THE -REPEAT - 5.7 million, 3.7/6 HH, 1.3/3, 1.6/4
NBC:
7:00PM DATELINE SUNDAY - 3.67 million, 2.4/5 HH, 0.9/3, 1.1/4
9:00PM NBC NHL STANLEY CUP FINALS GAME #2 PITTSBURGH AT DETROIT - 5.39 million, 3.1/5 HH, 2.4/7, 2.6/7
FOX:
7:00PM KING OF THE HILL-REPEAT - 2.29 million, 1.5/3 HH, 1.1/4, 1.1/4
7:30PM AMERICAN DAD!-REPEAT - 2.65 million, 1.7/3 HH, 1.2/4, 1.2/4
7:59PM SIMPSONS, THE -REPEAT - 4.94 million, 3.0/5 HH, 2.3/7, 2.3/7
8:30PM KING OF THE HILL -REPEAT - 4.44 million, 2.8/5 HH, 2.2/6, 2.1/6
9:00PM FAMILY GUY -REPEAT - 5.35 million, 3.4/6 HH, 2.7/7, 2.4/6
9:31PM AMERICAN DAD! -REPEAT - 4.66 million, 3.0/5 HH, 2.2/6, 2.0/5
The CW:
7:00PM JERICHO CW-REPEAT - 0.57 million, 0.4/1 HH, 0.2/1, 0.3/1
8:00PM CW SUNDAY MOVIE: DESPERATELY SEEKING SUSAN - 1.0 million, 0.7/1 HH, 0.3/1, 0.4/1
My thoughts: CBS once again ruled Sunday night, as the most watched network of the evening. They aired an original episode of Million Dollar Password, 1 of 2 burnoff episodes, and did a decent showing, with a very low demo. Cold Case perked way up at 9pm, though, but both it and The Unit remain behind CBS' other procedural repeats. NBC aired a low-rated showing of Dateline leading into Game 2 of the NHL Finals, with was also up from last year. ABC and its repeat lineup was nothing to show off, as Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters remain unrepeatable. FOX's lineup was pretty consistent throughout the night.
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