Wednesday Ratings: Close Battle for Lost, Lie to Me
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Lost, Ratings,
Even though it posted the best demos of its hour, the Season 5 premiere of Lost was off approximately 25% from its last opener. Meanwhile, FOX’s Lie to Me debuted to a larger audience than its direct ABC competitor.
8pm
- American Idol (25.9 million, 9.8/25 in 18-49) was down 4.4 million from last week.
- A Lost* recap (3.3/9) got 8.5 million caught up.
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (7.3 million, 2.1/6) and Gary Unmarried (7 million, 2.2/5) were both up slightly.
- Knight Rider (5 million, 1.5/4) slipped by 300,000.
- 13: Fear is Real (1.4 million, 0.5/1) lost 200,000.
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Wednesday Ratings: Idol Does Even Better
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Lost, Ratings,
Even though last night’s numbers for American Idol weren’t dramatically different than Tuesday’s, Day 2’s ratings were significant. It was the first time in five years Idol‘s second night did better than the first.
8pm
- American Idol (30.3 million, 11.8/30 in 18-49) grew 1% in the demo.
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (7.2 million, 1.9/5) was off by a million; Gary Unmarried (7.1 million, 2.1/5) was down about 300,000.
- Knight Rider (5.3 million, 1.6/4) lost 400,000.
- A block of Lost* repeats (1.7/4) averaged 4.5 million.
- 13: Fear is Real (1.6 million, 0.6/2) gave up 800,000.
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Wednesday Ratings: Patrick Swayze Draws Supporters
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Scrubs, Ratings,
Seems Barbara Walters’ endless plugs on The View weren’t in vain. Yesterday’s exclusive interview with Patrick Swayze wound up being the night’s most-watched show. Unfortunately, CBS still managed to win the evening in both categories thanks to a stronger lineup.
8pm
- The New Adventures of Old Christine* (2.3/7 in 18-49) pulled in 8.2 million; Gary Unmarried* (2.3/6) turned in 7.4 million.
- A Bones* block (1.8/5) averaged 6.6 million.
- Knight Rider (1.6/5) drove in 5.7 million.
- Two Scrubs* repeats (1.6/4) scored 4.5 million.
- The premiere of 13: Fear is Real (1.1/3) scared up 2.4 million.
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Wednesday Ratings: Criminal Minds Leads the Pack
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,
Despite a nice showing for NBC’s Muppets special, audiences had their sights set on criminals last night. CBS was #1 with the viewers and the demos once again.
8pm
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (7.5 million, 2.0/6 in 18-49) was down 800,000; Gary Unmarried (7.6 million, 2.3/7) only lost 400,000.
- Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa (7.4 million, 2.4/7) had the hour’s best demos.
- Secret Millionaire (6.7 million, 2.2/7) gave up a 1/2 million.
- The possible last episode of Pushing Daisies (4.8 million, 1.6/5) pushed away 200,000.
- CW’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show* (0.9/3) had 2.4 million glued to their television.
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Wednesday Ratings: Secret Millionaire Not So Secret Anymore
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,
There’s nothing viewers like more than watching people give out money. Yesterday, FOX’s Secret Millionaire built upon last week’s numbers and won its hour in the demos. CBS, though, was the top network in both categories this Wednesday.
8pm
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (8.3 million, 2.2/7 in 18-49) hit a season high; Gary Unmarried (8 million, 2.4/7) maintained most if its lead-in.
- Secret Millionaire (7.2 million, 2.7/8) improved by 1/2 million.
- Pushing Daisies (5 million, 1.6/5) was up a notch.
- NBC‘s Little Spirit: Christmas In New York special (1.4/4) entertained 5 million.
- Stylista* (1.2 million, 0.4/1) was down slightly.
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Wednesday Ratings: Pushing Daisies Clinging to Life
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, House, Ratings,
As hard as it is for me to admit, it looks like my darling Pushing Daisies will soon be pushed out the door. Despite an Obama bump for its last outing, the show couldn’t maintain the audience. Yesterday’s episode even performed lower than the last unassisted show. CBS had a good evening though. Season high numbers for the two comedies gave the network wins in both categories last night.
8pm
- Bones (10.7 million, 3.1/9 in 18-49) easily won its hour.
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (2.5/7) and Gary Unmarried (2.7/7) both attracted 8.1 million.
- Knight Rider (5.1 million, 1.5/4) lost 200,000.
- Pushing Daisies (4.9 million, 1.7/5) was off 1.9 million from the last episode.
- The finale of America’s Next Top Model (4.8 million, 2.3/6) had it’s best audience in about a year.
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (11/20)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Cable, CBS, NBC, The CW, Medium, Cancellations, News, Renewals,
Here’s an update on the shows you will and won’t be seeing in the months to come:
EXTENSIONS- Gary Unmarried (CBS) - Full season order
- Medium (NBC) - Six more episodes ordered
- Worst Week (CBS) - Three more episodes ordered
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Wednesday Ratings: CMAs Top Draw for ABC
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, House, Ratings,
For the 2nd Wednesday in a row, ABC benefited from non-regular programming. Last week, the Alphabet network had a special episode of DWTS. This week, the CMAs were the one to thank. Yesterday’s broadcast of the 42nd annual event gave ABC wins in both the viewers and the demos.
8pm
- The 2008 CMAs (5.0/13 in 18-49) averaged 15.9 million over three hours.
- Bones (10.9 million, 3.5/9) was up 800,000.
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (6.8 million, 2.0/6) picked up 200,000 more; Gary Unmarried (6.7 million, 2.1/5) was up 300,000.
- Knight Rider (5.3 million, 1.5/4) grew by 200,000.
- America’s Next Top Model (3.7 million, 1.9/5) lost 200,000.
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Wednesday Ratings: Viewers Suffering from Post-Election Crash
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Dancing With The Stars, House, Ratings,
Voters tired of political ads - and television in general - took a rest from the boob tube last night. This meant lower numbers for most programs and a disappointing season debut for Law & Order. (The show had its worst Wednesday ever.) Thanks to a rare mid-week airing of DWTS, ABC was tops with the viewers yesterday. Meanwhile, the Alphabet network was also tied with FOX in the demos.
8pm
- Dancing with the Stars (15.6 million, 3.2/9 in 18-49) was the most-watched program last night.
- Bones (3.2/9) returned to 10.1 million.
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (6.6 million, 1.9/5) fell by 1 million; Gary Unmarried (6.4 million, 2.1/6) retained most of its lead-in.
- Knight Rider (5.1 million, 1.6/4) made many question why it was given a full season order.
- America’s Next Top Model (3.9 million, 2.0/6) did the same as last week.
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Monday Ratings: CBS Repeats Help ABC
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Sports, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, Heroes, Ratings,
Last night, a slate full of CBS repeats helped ABC take an easy win with the viewers. Unfortunately, the Alphabet network still had to settle for a tie with FOX in the demos.
8pm
- Dancing with the Stars (18.8 million, 4.2/10 in 18-49) did slightly better than last week.
- Game 5 of the World Series rained on 13.2 million.
- The Big Bang Theory* (8 million, 3.1/8) lost 1.3 million; How I Met Your Mother* (7.3 million, 3.0/7) fell by nearly 2 million.
- Chuck (6.5 million, 2.5/6) was down by 200,000.
- Gossip Girl (3 million, 1.5/4) remained steady.
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