Monday Ratings: A Fiesta for FOX
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sports, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,
Despite two new ABC premieres, the first Monday of 2009 wasn’t an accurate picture of the weeks to come. In addition to a slate of repeats on CBS, the Fiesta Bowl was on. In fact, it’s that football game that helped give FOX a win in both the viewers and demos yesterday.
8pm
- Approximately 16.1 million (5.5/13 in 18-49) saw Texas beat Ohio State in FOX‘s Fiesta Bowl.
- Superstars of Dance (9.5 million, 2.7/7) was off 900,000 from its Sunday outing.
- The Bachelor (3.1/7) premiered to 8.7 million.
- The Big Bang Theory* (2.8/7) turned in 8.6 million; How I Met Your Mother* (2/6/6) registered 7.2 million.
- Gossip Girl (1.4/3) returned to 2.9 million.
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This Week on TV (1/5-1/11)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, Cable, CBS, FX, MTV, NBC, The CW, Grey’s Anatomy, Nip/Tuck, Scrubs,
(You can view TV Envy’s Midseason Programming Schedule here.)
MONDAY 1/5)
Other Premieres: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations (Travel), Antiques Roadshow (PBS), DietTribe (Lifetime), Superstars of Dance (NBC/Monday premiere),
- The Bachelor (ABC, 8pm): Season 13 premiere. “Single dad Jason Mesnick searches for a mate among 25 young women. In a new wrinkle, the bachelorettes get to vote for a competitor they’d like to see leave, but Jason has the final say.” Maybe the kid should have the final say. After all, he’s the one who’ll eventually call her “evil stepmom.”
- Gossip Girl (CW, 8pm): “Blair tries to get accepted into a distinguished ladies club and Jenny returns to school.” Just to clarify - Blair is hoping join a ladies club, not the gentlemen’s kind.
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager (ABC Family, 8pm): Series return. “After Amy hears that she needs to find a job, she and Ben decide to get married.” Unfortunately, she later realizes that she still needs to find a job.
- True Beauty (ABC, 10pm): Series premiere. “Beginning an eight-episode elimination contest in which 10 gorgeous people face challenges to determine the most beautiful—and inner beauty counts as much as physical attractiveness—while they live together in an LA mansion.” Welcome to the future of the Miss America pageant.
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Monday Ratings: More High Notes for CBS
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Heroes, Prison Break, Ratings,
The CBS ratings train keeps rolling along. Last night, the network’s lineup topped some of their best numbers…once again.
8pm
- The Big Bang Theory (11.4 million, 4.2/11 in 18-49) reached a series high; How I Met Your Mother (11.4 million, 4.6/11) had its best demo performance yet.
- Chuck (7.6 million, 2.6/7) raised 700,000.
- ABC‘s I Want a Dog For Christmas, Charlie Brown! (7.4 million, 2.2/6) did 4 million less than last week’s Peanuts special.
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (5.3 million, 1.9/5) was up slightly.
- Gossip Girl* (1.6 million, 0.7/2) was down 1.4 million.
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Monday Ratings: Viewers Go for the Laughs on CBS
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Heroes, Prison Break, Ratings,
Despite a Charlie Brown special and Boston Legal finale on ABC, CBS’ comedies continued to show growth last night. The network’s first three programs had their best numbers all season while Worst Week had its best performance since the premiere.
8pm
- A Charlie Brown Christmas (3.8/10 in 18-49) drew in 11.4 million for ABC.
- The Big Bang Theory (10.8 million, 3.7/10) was up 2.8 million since last week; How I Met Your Mother (10.5 million, 4.2/11) added on 2.5 million.
- Chuck (6.9 million, 2.4/6) lost 400,000.
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (5.2 million, 1.8/5) was down 600,000.
- Gossip Girl (3 million, 1.5/4) did about the same.
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Casting Corner: Gossip Girl, Reaper, Fringe and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, The CW, Grey’s Anatomy, News,
Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:
Fringe: Fans of the freshman series will see more familial drama in the new year. According to Entertainment Weekly, Olivia will soon get an unexpected knock on her door from her sister. Man troubles force Ari Graynor (Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist) and her daughter to bum a space her older sibling’s couch. Graynor will take up residence for at least three episodes.
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Monday Ratings: ABC Suffers Without DWTS
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Heroes, Prison Break, Ratings,
Life post-Dancing with the Stars is always hard for ABC. Despite the Alphabet network’s holiday specials and programming originals, the network was beat by a slate of repeats on CBS.
8pm
- Approximately 11.2 million welcomed back Shrek the Halls* (3.3/9 in 18-49); How the Grinch Stole Christmas (11.7 million, 3.8/9) did slightly better.
- The Big Bang Theory* (2.5/7) and How I Met Your Mother* (2.8/7) both attracted 8 million.
- Chuck (7.3 million, 2.5/6) picked up 700,000 more.
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (5.8 million, 2.2/6) was up 26% thanks to the weakened competition.
- Gossip Girl (3.1 million, 1.5/4) added on 200,000.
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Monday Ratings: Season High for How I Met Your Mother
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, Heroes, Prison Break, Ratings,
What a difference a few months makes. Last May, CBS was still deciding whether to renew How I Met Your Mother. This November, the comedy has shown considerable growth. Last night, HIMYM‘s new season high helped its network take the win with the demos. ABC, in the meantime, was again on top with the viewers.
8pm
- Approximately 19.7 million watched the final four compete on Dancing with the Stars (4.2/10 in 18-49).
- The Big Bang Theory (9.7 million, 3.7/10) was off by 300,000; How I Met Your Mother (9.8 million, 4.3/10) hit a new season high.
- Chuck (6.8 million, 2.6/7) added on 600,000 more.
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (5.3 million, 2.0/4) was up slightly.
- Gossip Girl (2.9 million, 1.4/4) reached a series low.
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This Week on TV (11/17-11/23)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Award Shows, Comedy, Daytime, Drama, Games, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, Talk Shows, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FOX, MTV, NBC, Showtime, Syndication, The CW, 24, ER, Oprah Winfrey Show, Prison Break, The Office,
(You can view TV Envy’s Fall Television Programming Schedule here.)
MONDAY (11/17)- Gossip Girl (CW, 8pm): “Cyrus (Wallace Shawn) implements changes to the Waldorf Thanksgiving traditions, which upsets Blair.” The introduction of iocane powder is always a controversial decision.
- Jon & Kate Plus 8 (TLC, 9pm): “Jon and Kate renew their vows in an intimate Hawaiian ceremony.” Wait a second - that wedding hasn’t happened yet? They’ve been milking that cow for weeks!
- Prison Break (FOX, 9pm): “T-Bag’s boss at GATE makes him a tempting offer.” Please don’t let it be a season renewal.
- My Own Worst Enemy (NBC, 10pm): “Edward makes a risky deal with a KGB agent to find information on his past.” Edward better hurry up. He only has a few chances left to get it all figured out.
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Monday Ratings: Strong Night for CBS Comedies
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, Heroes, Prison Break, Ratings,
One week after taking a back seat to NBC’s SNL special, CBS’ comedy lineup experienced a nice rebound. The network came back last night to take a win in the demos while ABC was on top with the viewers.
8pm
- Dancing with the Stars (18.6 million, 4.2/10 in 18-49) improved by 1.2 million.
- The Big Bang Theory (10 million, 3.9/10) hit a series high; How I Met Your Mother (9.7 million, 4.1/10) matched its season high.
- Chuck (6.2 million, 2.3/6) was down 900,000 from last week’s Deal or No Deal.
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (5.2 million, 2.0/5) remained steady.
- Gossip Girl (3 million, 1.5/4) was off by 200,000.
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (11/5)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, Cable, FOX, NBC, The CW,
Another week, another list. Here’s an update on the shows you will and won’t be seeing in the months to come:
EXTENSIONS- 90210 (CW) - Two more episodes ordered
- Gossip Girl (CW) - Another episode ordered (on top of the other two)
- Kath & Kim (NBC) - Full season order
- One Tree Hill (CW) - Two more episodes ordered
- Samantha Who? (ABC) - Full season order
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Read More | Entertainment Weekly
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