Wednesday Ratings: The Middle Better Off Post-Hank
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings,
Sorry, Kelsey - but you were just replaced by a repeat. A repeat (Modern Family) that did better than your last appearance. A repeat that helped its lead-out (The Middle) pick up an additional 1 million over its previous outing.
8pm
- Mercy (7.8 million, 2.0/6 in 18-49) took in another million.
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (7.5 million, 2.2/7) did about the same; Gary Unmarried (7.2 million, 2.5/7) lost 500,000.
- A Modern Family* repeat (6.2 million, 1.9/6) did 900,000 better than Hank; The Middle (7.1 million, 2.4/7) was helped by its new lead-in.
- Dancing with the Stars (5.7 million, 2.1/6) picked up 200,000.
- Approximately 3.7 million caught the America’s Next Top Model finale (1.7/5).
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This Week on TV (11/16-11/22)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Award Shows, Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, Cable, CBS, FX, FOX, MTV, Showtime, The CW, General Hospital, Medium, The Hills,
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)
MONDAY (11/16)
- How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8pm): “Barney and Robin break up, and Barney gets serious about dating again by consulting his playbook containing all of his greatest techniques.” If Brett Favre can come out of semi-retirement, so can Barney Stinson.
- Castle (ABC, 9pm): “The investigation into an ADA’s murder is threatened by Castle’s eagerness to help a call girl involved in the case.” Every John started as someone who simply wanted to help.
- Cake Boss (TLC, 10pm): “Buddy constructs a cage-fighting cake.” The final creation involved blood, sweat and tears.
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Wednesday Ratings: A Win-Win for New York and FOX
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Daytime, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Sports, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Ratings,
Last night’s baseball game ended in a victory for both the New York Yankees and the network. Wednesday’s finale helped bring the overall series average to 19.4 million viewers.
8pm
- Game 6 of the World Series (7.4/20 in 18-49) drew in 22.3 million.
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (2.1/6) was good for 7 million; Gary Unmarried (2.0/5) registered 6.7 million.
- Mercy (1.7/5) checked in 6.6 million.
- Hank (1.4/4) nailed down 5.3 million; The Middle (2.0/5) drummed up 6.1 million.
- America’s Next Top Model (4 million, 1.7/5) raised 500,000 more.
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Casting Corner: Lost, Criminal Intent and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, 24, Lost, Spoilers,
Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:
30 Rock: If James Franco doesn’t watch out, he might start liking this TV thing and never turn back. The Milk star has not only lined up a stint on General Hospital, he will also appear as himself on the Emmy-winning comedy. Although NBC would not confirm the casting, it’s believed James will have a faux celebrity romance with Jenna (Jane Krakowski).
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Wednesday Ratings: World Series a Grand Slam for FOX
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Sports, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Ratings,
Game 1 of the World Series was easily a knockout for FOX—but it also did well for ABC. Although it was a distant second in the viewers, the Alphabet network saw its audience numbers go up thanks to original counterprogramming.
8pm
- Last night’s World Series game (19.5 million, 6.3 rating in 18-49) had the best numbers for an opener in five years.
- Monsters vs. Aliens (2.2/6) pulled in 6.9 million for NBC; a second showing (5.6 million, 1.9/5) did 1.3 million less.
- The New Adventures of Old Christine* (6.6 million, 1.6/5) lost 400,000; Gary Unmarried* (6.4 million, 1.7/5) did the same.
- It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown* (6.3 million, 2.0/6) did 500,000 better than last week’s Hank; The Middle (6.6 million, 2.2/6) picked up 200,000.
- America’s Next Top Model (3.5 million, 1.6/4) reached a season high demo.
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Wednesday Ratings: Criminal Minds Still Packs Punch
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings,
Despite competition from two buzzworthy shows (Modern Family, Glee) and an NBC vet (SVU), Criminal Minds remains strong. The drama helped CBS win with the viewers and tie FOX in the demos last night.
8pm
- Mercy (7.3 million, 2.0/6 in 18-49) remained even with last week.
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (7 million, 2.1/6) was off 500,000; Gary Unmarried (6.4 million, 2.2/6) lost 1 million.
- So You Think You Can Dance (6.8 million, 2.6/8) fell by 300,000.
- Hank (5.8 million, 1.5/5) was down 400,000; The Middle (6.4 million, 2.0/6) gave up 300,000.
- America’s Next Top Model (3.1 million, 1.4/4) did the same.
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Casting Corner: Mercy, Modern Family and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, ABC, CBS, NBC,
Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:
NCIS: Los Angeles: The new is going to get a little taste of the old when NCIS vet Pauley Perrette makes a special trip. According to Entertainment Weekly, Abby’s crossover to the LA division will involve a kidnapping…hers. Expect high drama - and more high ratings for CBS - on November 24.
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (10/19)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable,
Here’s an update on the shows you will and won’t be seeing in the months to come:
EXTENSIONS
- Cougar Town (ABC) - Full season order
- FlashForward (ABC) - Full season order
- The Middle (ABC) - Full season order
- Modern Family (ABC) - Full season order
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Wednesday Ratings: Modern Family a Modern Hit
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings,
FOX isn’t the only network that should be feeling gleeful. ABC’s freshman series, Modern Family, was only ranked behind CBS’ two dramas for the most viewers last night. The comedy also tied Criminal Minds for the evening’s best demos.
8pm
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (2.2/7 in 18-49) roped up 7.5 million; Gary Unmarried (2.4/7) pulled in 7.4 million.
- Mercy (2.0/6) turned in 7.3 million.
- So You Think You Can Dance (2.8/8) lured in 7.1 million.
- Hank (1.8/5) attracted 6.2 million; The Middle (2.0/6) delivered 6.7 million.
- America’s Next Top Model (1.4/4) scored 3.1 million.
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This Week on TV (9/21-9/27)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, Showtime, The CW, Amazing Race, The, Dancing With The Stars, Desperate Housewives, Family Guy, Grey’s Anatomy, Heroes, House, Medium,
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)
MONDAY (9/21)
Season premieres: Accidentally on Purpose, The Big Bang Theory, Castle, CSI: Miami, Dancing with the Stars, Heroes, House, How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men
- House (FOX, 8pm): “Season 6 begins with House as a detoxing patient at a mental hospital. He concocts an escape plan aided by his roommate and a visitor named Lydia (Franka Potente).” Run House Run!
- How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8pm): “The friends discover that Robin and Barney are secretly a couple.” He couldn’t stop talking aboot the girl he hooked up with last night.
- Dancing with the Stars 9 (ABC, 8pm): The opener begins with 16 celebrities including Lindsay Lohan’s ex (Aaron Carter), Shannen Doherty’s ex (Ashley Hamilton) and the ex-House Majority Leader (Tom DeLay). At least one of these guys has been disgraced.
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