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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Tuesday Ratings: Good and Bad News for American Idol
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Scrubs, Ratings,
The addition of a 4th judge didn’t help American Idol‘s ratings last night. The series saw its lowest demo number for a premiere; it also had its smallest audience for an opener since 2004. But bad news is always relative. The show was still the hottest ticket so far this year. CBS’ programs, in the meantime, displayed remarkable strength despite increased competition.
8pm
- Approximately 30.1 million (11.7/28 in 18-49) saw American Idol‘s Phoenix auditions.
- NCIS (18.6 million, 3.7/9) only lost 500,000.
- The Biggest Loser: Couples (8.9 million, 3.3/8) gave up 2.9 million.
- Homeland Security USA (6 million, 1.8/5) let 1.8 million go.
- 90210 (2.2 million, 1.1/3) slid by 21%.
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Tuesday Ratings: Biggest Loser Gains Viewers
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, House, Scrubs, Ratings,
Could this be the Oprah effect? Or was it simply a result of New Year’s Resolutions? Whatever the reason, NBC’s The Biggest Loser had a sizable debut. The show helped the Peacock network win in the demos while CBS’ normally strong Wednesday lineup had a victory with the viewers.
8pm
- NCIS (19.1 million, 3.7/10 in 18-49) had its second largest audience ever.
- The Biggest Loser (11.8 million, 4.5/11) had its biggest debut to date.
- The premiere of Homeland Security USA (2.3/6) attracted 7.8 million.
- House* (2.2/6) treated 5.6 million.
- 90210 (1.4/4) returned to 2.8 million.
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2009 Golden Globe Nominations (TV)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, HBO, NBC, PBS, Showtime, TNT-HD, 24, Entourage, House, The Office, News,
Although the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was forced to cancel last year’s party, the Golden Globes will finally make its return next month. The 66th annual event is scheduled to air Sunday, January 11th, just over a week before the Academy Award nominations are announced.
Here are some of the noteworthy mentions from this year’s list of TV nominees:
- HBO, with its 22 nominations, once again led the pack.
- In Treatment and Recount, both from HBO, had five nominations each - the highest number for any program this year.
- House is the only non-cable program to be up for Best Drama.
- True Blood is the only new series to receive any nods.
- Kiefer Sutherland and 24 received nominations for the show’s 2-hour special.
(You can find the full list of television nominees after the jump. Click here for the film nominations.)
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Tuesday Ratings: The Mentalist Keeps Getting Stronger
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, House, Ratings,
Who knew Simon Baker could get any hotter? Last night - thanks to the absence of DWTS - a very good show managed to get even better. The Mentalist even outperformed the always strong NCIS.
8pm
- NCIS (18.5 million, 3.7/10 in 18-49) picked up 300,000.
- House (12.4 million, 5.0/13) had the night’s best demos.
- ABC‘s presentation of Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town (3.1/8) entertained 9 million.
- The Biggest Loser: Families (8.7 million, 3.4/9) gained 1.9 million.
- 90210* (0.5/1) turned in 1.2 million.
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Tuesday Ratings: CBS and FOX Each Take Half
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, House, Ratings,
Although numbers were down for all CBS shows, the Eye network still did enough to win with the viewers last night. Meanwhile, FOX - with help from Fringe and House - was #1 again in the demos.
8pm
- NCIS (18 million, 3.5/9 in 18-49) slid by 800,000.
- House (13 million, 5.5/15) was up a notch.
- Dancing with the Stars* (11.8 million, 2.4/6) added another 1.4 million.
- The Biggest Loser: Families (7.8 million, 3.2/8) was off by 200,000.
- 90210 (2.9 million, 1.5/4) improved by 200,000.
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This Week on TV (11/10-11/16)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Games, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, ABC, Bravo, Cable, FOX, MTV, NBC, America’s Next Top Model, ER, Prison Break,
(You can view TV Envy’s Fall Television Programming Schedule here.)
MONDAY (11/10)
- Chuck (NBC, 8pm): “Chuck chances upon his ex-flame (Jordana Brewster) and embellishes his status in life to impress her.” We’re talking about a girl who starred in D.E.B.S.. He shouldn’t try too hard.
- Prison Break (FOX, 9pm): “Gretchen gives Michael the rest of the bird book, but he suffers another seizure after deciphering it.” That pretty much sums up my feelings about bird books as well.
- Samantha Who? (ABC, 9:30): “Sam is sentenced to community service, where she meets a troubled young woman (Mary-Kate Olsen) and decides to help turn her life around.” Sam has now become the better-looking version of Earl Hickey.
- 17 Kids and Counting (TLC, 10pm): “Jinger takes her driving test; the family celebrates Michelle’s birthday and responds to viewer questions.” Uhh, I have a question. Jinger? Seriously?
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Tuesday Ratings: CBS Premieres Start Strong
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Games, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, House, Ratings,
Despite heated competition (House, Fringe, Dancing With the Stars), CBS’ fresh slate managed to eke out a win with the viewers last night. That said, FOX was still in control of the demos.
8pm
- Approximately 17.7 million welcomed the return of NCIS (3.5/10 in 18-49).
- House (12.1 million, 5.0/14) had the night’s best demos.
- The Biggest Loser: Families (7.2 million, 3.0/8) dropped 700,000 pounds.
- Opportunity Knocks’ premiere (1.8/5) attracted 6.6 million.
- 90210 (3 million, 1.5/4) was down 300,000.
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Tuesday Ratings: America’s Got Talent Delivers the Numbers
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Games, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, House, Ratings,
Yesterday, America’s Got Talent attracted its largest audience so far this season. The reality show helped NBC win the viewers while ABC was the victor in the demos.
8pm
- Wipeout (9.7 million, 3.5/11 in 18-49) easily won its hour.
- NCIS* (8.5 million, 1.4/5) did the same as before.
- Celebrity Family Feud (2.0/6) ended its season with 7.5 million.
- Kitchen Nightmares* (1.5/5) grossed out 3.5 million.
- Beauty and the Geek (1.2 million, 0.4/1) added on 200,000.
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