Ratings Report - Week of Monday, April 20

As usual, here's the ratings report, with my thoughts at the end of each day, for the week of Monday, April 20:

Monday, April 20
ABC:
8:00PM DANCING WITH THE STARS - 20.53 million, 13.0/20 HH, 4.7/12 (18-49), 6.1/15 (25-54)
9:32PM SURVIVING SUBURBIA - 9.87 million, 6.6/10 HH, 2.4/6, 3.2/7
10:02PM CASTLE - 8.21 million, 5.5/9 HH, 2.1/6, 2.8/7

CBS:
8:00PM THE BIG BANG THEORY-REPEAT - 7.59 million, 4.7/7 HH, 2.9/8, 3.5/9
8:30PM HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER-REPEAT - 6.6 million, 4.1/6 HH, 2.7/7, 3.1/7
9:00PM TWO AND A HALF MEN-REPEAT - 11.48 million, 7.1/11 HH, 3.9/10, 4.8/11
9:30PM RULES OF ENGAGEMENT - 10.59 million, 6.5/10 HH, 3.8/9, 4.6/10
10:00PM THE MENTALIST MON-REPEAT - 9.42 million, 6.1/10 HH, 2.4/6, 3.2/8

NBC:
8:00PM CHUCK - 6.11 million, 3.6/6 HH, 2.4/7, 2.7/7
9:00PM HEROES - 6.45 million, 4.0/6 HH, 3.1/7, 3.2/7
10:01PM MEDIUM - 7.34 million, 4.8/8 HH, 2.5/7, 3.2/8

FOX:
8:00PM BONES MON - 8.57 million, 5.5/9 HH, 2.5/7, 3.1/8
9:00PM 24 - 10.34 million, 6.1/9 HH, 3.2/8, 4.1/9

The CW:
8:00PM GOSSIP GIRL - 2.37 million, 1.6/2 HH, 1.3/3, 1.0/2
9:00PM ONE TREE HILL - 2.45 million, 1.6/2 HH, 1.2/3, 1.0/2

My thoughts: With CBS in repeats, Dancing with the Stars went up a bit. And while Rules of Engagement didn't have an original Men lead-in, it went down a bit this week, while Surviving Suburbia went up a tad in total viewers, but down in demo. Rules of Engagement still remains strong, though, with great retention and a great demo, even with a repeat lead-in. The Mentalist did just about what a CSI: Miami repeat would have done, with a much worse demo, though. Not sure why CBS decided to air it, as it didn't help either show any. Castle is still a loser, with a terrible demo, and although it doesn't deserve to be back next season, it probably will be, as it still remains the best performer of all 3 new dramas, and I don't see ABC cancelling all 3. Chuck and Heroes were terrible again, while Medium built again. Will the season finales of Chuck and Heroes tonight bring in higher numbers for the shows? And Bones isn't as strong as House, and remains a best performer on Wednesdays. 24 remained strong, while The CW didn't. Let's face it: Gossip Girl is nowhere near the hit they make it out to be.

Tuesday, April 21
ABC:
8:00PM ACCORDING TO JIM - 3.37 million, 2.5/4 HH, 1.0/3, 1.3/3
8:30PM ACCORDING TO JIM - 3.35 million, 2.4/4 HH, 1.0/3, 1.3/3
9:00PM DANCING WITH THE STARS: THE RESULTS - 14.73 million, 9.6/14 HH, 3.2/8, 4.3/9
10:02PM THE UNUSUALS TUES - 5.81 million, 3.8/6 HH, 1.5/4, 2.1/5

CBS:
8:00PM THE BIG BANG THEORY TUES-REPEAT - 5.86 million, 3.9/6 HH, 1.6/5, 1.9/5
8:30PM TWO AND A HALF MEN TUES-REPEAT - 6.6 million, 4.4/7 HH, 1.8/5, 2.3/5
9:00PM NCIS-REPEAT - 12.65 million, 8.0/12 HH, 2.8/7, 3.9/9
10:00PM THE MENTALIST-REPEAT - 12.46 million, 8.1/14 HH, 2.7/7, 3.9/10

NBC:
8:00PM BIGGEST LOSER 7 - 9.26 million, 5.8/9 HH, 3.7/10, 4.1/10
10:00PM LAW & ORDER: SVU-REPEAT - 7.04 million, 4.9/8 HH, 2.6/7, 2.9/7

FOX:
8:00PM AMERICAN IDOL TUESDAY - 23.96 million, 13.9/22 HH, 8.2/23, 10.1/25
9:01PM FRINGE - 9.9 million, 5.9/9 HH, 3.9/9, 4.5/10

The CW:
8:00PM REAPER - 2.15 million, 1.4/2 HH, 0.9/2, 0.9/2
9:00PM 90210 - 1.88 million, 1.3/2 HH, 1.0/2, 0.9/2

My thoughts: American Idol was up this week for disco week. Fringe has absolute terrible retention out of Idol, but a good demo, and most likely a stable audience. My guess is it will be renewed for next fall. Jim did just terrible, as did the CBS comedy repeats. Just about hidden on the schedule, it's a mystery as to why CBS did this switch. The Unusuals on a special night also did terrible, which is a shame, because it's the best show of the 3 new dramas. Biggest Loser had another high rated episode in this high rated season, and 90210 did terrible. Under 2 million is unacceptable, but it's already been renewed for next season, so fans don't have to worry. Meanwhile, Reaper remains on the bubble, but it should be renewed on this failing network. If it is cancelled, a network like ABC Family would be a good option for it.

Wednesday, April 22
ABC:
8:00PM SCRUBS - 4.6 million, 3.0/5 HH, 1.9/6, 2.0/6
8:30PM BETTER OFF TED - 4.19 million, 2.7/5 HH, 1.7/5, 2.0/5
9:00PM LOST SPECIAL - 6.75 million, 4.3/7 HH, 2.9/7, 3.3/8
10:02PM THE UNUSUALS - 4.74 million, 3.2/5 HH, 1.4/4, 1.9/5

CBS:
8:00PM OLD CHRISTINE-REPEAT - 5.07 million, 3.5/6 HH, 1.4/5, 1.9/6
8:30PM GARY UNMARRIED-REPEAT - 5.41 million, 3.6/6 HH, 1.8/5, 2.2/6
9:00PM CRIMINAL MINDS-REPEAT - 9.84 million, 6.4/10 HH, 2.3/6, 3.0/7
10:00PM CRIMINAL MINDS - 13.72 million, 8.9/15 HH, 3.5/10, 4.6/11

NBC:
8:00PM LAW & ORDER-REPEAT - 5.7 million, 3.8/7 HH, 1.2/4, 1.6/4
9:00PM LAW & ORDER: SVU WED-REPEAT - 5.57 million, 3.8/6 HH, 1.5/4, 1.8/4
10:00PM LAW & ORDER-REPEAT - 6.09 million, 4.3/7 HH, 1.8/5, 2.2/6

FOX:
8:00PM LIE TO ME - 7.97 million, 5.2/9 HH, 2.3/7, 3.0/8
9:00PM AMERICAN IDOL WED - 23.95 million, 14.0/22 HH, 8.3/21, 10.2/24

The CW:
8:00PM AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL - 4.01 million, 2.7/5 HH, 1.9/6, 1.7/5
9:00PM 90210 WED-REPEAT - 1.14 million, 0.8/1 HH, 0.5/1, 0.4/1

My thoughts: Idol was right on par with last week, and was up this week year-to-year, which is a good thing for the aging series. Wasn't it cruel the way they dumped Lil? She was one of my favorites, even after her string of weak performances, and thought it was mean the way they gave her the bad news. Her end performance was one of the best she gave in awhile . . . too bad. Anoop also left, and let's be honest: it was his time to go. Earlier in the night, Lie to Me was way down in total viewers and demo from its last airing. Seems like this show is aging faster than FOX would have liked. Scrubs and Ted gave another bad airing for ABC, and now 1 episode of each will remain unaired for the moment. CBS' switch of airing Criminal Minds at 10pm was also odd, but it was right on par with its 9pm airings from earlier in the season, so it didn't seem to go either way for the show. And NBC's night of Law & Order is a yawnfest, isn't it? Also positive to note is the winning performance of Top Model, which went above 4 million. It's the only CW show that's noteworthy, which is just plain sad.

Thursday, April 23
ABC:
8:00PM GREY'S ANATOMY-REPEAT - 4.97 million, 3.4/6 HH, 1.5/5, 1.8/5
9:00PM GREY'S ANATOMY - 13.51 million, 8.9/14 HH, 5.0/13, 5.5/13
10:02PM PRIVATE PRACTICE - 9.08 million, 6.2/11 HH, 3.3/9, 3.8/10

CBS:
8:00PM SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS - 11.3 million, 6.8/12 HH, 3.5/11, 4.5/13
9:00PM CSI - 14.64 million, 9.2/15 HH, 3.7/9, 4.9/11
10:01PM HARPER'S ISLAND - 7.02 million, 4.7/8 HH, 1.9/5, 2.5/6

NBC:
8:00PM MY NAME IS EARL - 5.54 million, 3.6/6 HH, 2.2/7, 2.6/8
8:30PM PARKS AND RECREATION - 5.26 million, 3.4/6 HH, 2.3/7, 2.5/7
9:00PM THE OFFICE - 7.28 million, 4.4/7 HH, 3.8/10, 3.8/9
9:31PM 30 ROCK - 6.3 million, 3.9/6 HH, 3.1/8, 3.3/8
10:01PM SOUTHLAND - 8.11 million, 5.3/9 HH, 2.4/7, 3.1/8

FOX:
8:00PM BONES - 8.42 million, 5.4/9 HH, 2.3/7, 2.9/8
9:01PM HELL'S KITCHEN - 6.8 million, 4.2/7 HH, 3.0/8, 3.5/8

The CW:
8:00PM SMALLVILLE - 3.1 million, 2.0/3 HH, 1.3/4, 1.4/4
9:00PM SUPERNATURAL - 2.7 million, 1.7/3 HH, 1.1/3, 1.1/3

My thoughts: What a weird night of television. All networks saw below performances for some odd reason. ABC saw the return of Grey's Anatomy at 9pm and Private Practice at 10pm, both at winning levels. Grey's was right on par with the return of Desperate Housewives, as both shows seem to be aging together. And Private saw normal levels, beating Southland, which is the best way to look at it. At CBS, Survivor remains slightly below the norm, but the episode was fantastic, as Tyson saw the 2nd blindsight in a row as he was voted off. CSI was also way down, as the return of Grey's possibly hurt it. This show is down nearly 20% from year-ago levels. And Harper's Island, while a great show, was a loser. It's moving to Saturdays, by the way. At NBC, Parks and Recreation dipped to another low, even being beaten by Earl. Both shows deserve to be cancelled, and if NBC did renew Parks and Recreation, my guess would be it would get some major retooling. Southland remained a strong, and what I'd call a winner for NBC, but Private Practice definitely hurt it. And FOX saw 2 below normal performances out of Bones and Hell's Kitchen, but HK still remained strong in the demo, as always. And The CW was also down across the board, while Smallville hit a series low.

Friday, April 24
ABC:
8:00 WIFE SWAP - 3.95 million, 1.3/5 (18-49)
9:00 20/20 - 5.26 million, 1.5/5 (18-49)
10:00 20/20 - 7.73 million, 2.2/7 (18-49)

CBS:
8:00 GHOST WHISPERER - 9.15 million, 2.1/8 (18-49)
9:00 FLASHPOINT - 8.18 million, 1.6/5 (18-49)
10:00 NUMB3RS - 8.84 million, 1.8/6 (18-49)

NBC:
8:00 HOWIE DO IT - 3.29 million, 1.0/4 (18-49)
9:00 DATELINE - 4.61 million, 1.3/5 (18-49)
10:00 DATELINE - 5.00 million, 1.4/4 (18-49)

FOX:
8:00 PRISON BREAK - 3.05 million, 1.0/4 (18-49)
9:00 DOLLHOUSE - 2.99 million, 1.2/4 (18-49)

The CW:
8:00 EVERYBODY HATES CHRIS - 1.79 million, 0.6/3 (18-49)
8:30 THE GAME - 1.89 million, 0.9/3 (18-49)
9:00 AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL-REPEAT - 1.28 million, 0.5/2 (18-49)

My thoughts: CBS remained way down across the board for some reason. Flashpoint's demo to me is terrible for CBS, and would be the main reason why CBS would cancel it, if they did. Numb3rs is also showing its age, as its lead-in wasn't as strong. Prison Break is doing terribly, and I'm wondering if the series finale in a couple weeks will even break 5 million. Good think FOX gave up on this in the fall. And I think Dollhouse just sealed its fate for once and for all. 20/20 remains ahead of Dateline, but both were really losers on this night, wouldn't you say so?

Saturday, April 25
ABC:
8:00 HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS - 3.22 million, 1.2/5 (18-49)

CBS:
8:00 STREISAND LIVE IN CONCERT - 4.98 million, 0.6/2 (18-49)
9:00 CSI: MIAMI-REPEAT - 4.56 million, 0.7/2 (18-49)
10:00 48 HOURS MYSTERY - 5.95 million, 1.3/4 (18-49)

NBC:
8:00 LAW & ORDER: SVU-REPEAT - 3.22 million, 0.7/3 (18-49)
9:00 SOUTHLAND-REPEAT - 2.79 million, 0.6/2 (18-49)
10:00 LAW & ORDER-REPEAT - 4.55 million, 1.0/3 (18-49)

FOX:
8:00 COPS - 4.66 million, 1.5/6 (18-49)
9:00 AMERICA'S MOST WANTED - 4.5 million, 1.0/3 (18-49)

My thoughts: Looks like viewers were unimpressed with Barbara Streisand for this concert, as this was a very low turnout, especially in the demo. I wouldn't expect any more of these concert specials on CBS anytime soon. Looks for Harper's Island to fill out the 9pm slot starting this week. And also to point out: Cops and AMW are no demo gatherers like they used to be. Just last season, they were getting over a 2 in the demo. Seems like those days are over.

Sunday, April 26:
ABC:
7:00 AFV - 7.58 million, 2.2/8 (18-49)
8:00 EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION - 8.71 million, 2.8/8 (18-49)
9:00 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - 13.51 million, 4.7/12 (18-49)
10:00 BROTHERS & SISTERS - 9.4 million, 3.1/8 (18-49)

CBS:
7:00 60 MINUTES - 10.38 million, 1.6/6 (18-49)
8:00 THE AMAZING RACE 14 - 10.38 million, 3.1/9 (18-49)
9:00 COLD CASE - 10.48 million, 2.2/5 (18-49)
10:00 THE UNIT - 8.87 million, 2.0/5 (18-49)

NBC:
7:00 DATELINE - 4.82 million, 1.0/4 (18-49)
8:00 DATELINE - 5.48 million, 1.1/3 (18-49)
9:00 CELEBRITY APPRENTICE - 8.17 million, 3.0/8 (18-49)

FOX:
7:00 AMERICAN DAD-REPEAT - 2.17 million, 0.9/3 (18-49)
7:30 KING OF THE HILL - 2.86 million, 1.3/5 (18-49)
8:00 THE SIMPSONS - 5.94 million, 2.9/9 (18-49)
8:30 SIT DOWN SHUT UP - 4.2 million, 1.9/5 (18-49)
9:00 FAMILY GUY - 6.8 million, 3.4/9 (18-49)
9:30 AMERICAN DAD - 5.15 million, 2.5/6 (18-49)

The CW:
7:00 JERICHO-REPEAT - 0.63 million, 0.2/1 (18-49)
8:00 FOUR WEDDINGS AND A FUNERAL - 1.19 million, 0.3/1 (18-49)

My thoughts: Celebrity Apprentice remains a winner for NBC. The episode was amazing, and the final 15 minutes served up probably the best moment of reality television I've seen in years. But, firing Melissa for doing her job was just wrong, as Annie continues to play double-faced throughout the entire competition. Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters were both right on par with last week, yet EM: HE was down a bit. CBS had a great night with Amazing Race doing near a season high, and was the highest rated show for CBS of the evening. Cold Case and 60 Minutes were both down, while The Unit remains the lowest CBS drama. And Sit Down Shut Up on FOX was a huge disappointment in week 2. Don't expect another season out of it. The Simpsons remains way below average, as it finally shows its age.

And there you have it! Another Ratings Report covered!