Sunday Ratings: Tornado Whips Up Ratings for ABC
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sports, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Amazing Race, The, Desperate Housewives, Ratings,
The winter (season?) finale of Desperate Housewives left a big cliffhanger for fans and huge ratings for ABC. The network had another successful night with the viewers and demos.
8pm
- Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (14.5 million, 4.9/11 in 18-49 demo) was just slightly down from last week.
- Sunday Night Football (4.9/11) averaged 12.6 million for the entire night.
- The Amazing Race (11.2 million, 3.4/8) was down about 1 million from last week.
- The BCS coverage on FOX (4.3/10) drew 10.8 million sports fans.
- Life is Wild (1.25 million, 0.4/1) barely factored in the equation.
9pm
- Approx. 20.6 million (7.7/17 in 18-49 demo) saw a a devastating tornado rip through Desperate Housewives’ Wisteria Lane.
- CBS’ Pictures of Hollis Woods (2.2/5) entertained 11.4 million.
- A new episode of American Dad (5.67 million, 2.8/6) was down several million from last week.
10pm
- About 12.7 million guests watched the long-awaited wedding on Brothers & Sisters (4.8/12 in 18-49 demo).
(You can review last Sunday’s ratings here.)
Hollywood Reporter
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TV on DVD: December 4, 2007
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Comedy, Drama, Late Night, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, BBC, Cable, CBS, HBO, NBC, TNT-HD, WB, 24, Saturday Night Live, DVD,
In need of a few gift ideas? Here are some of the TV on DVD options you can find on the shelves this Tuesday.
- 24 (Season 6)
- 7th Heaven (Season 5)
- Battlestar Galactica: ‘Razor’
- Crank Yankers, The Best Of
- Diagnosis Murder (Season 3)
- Dinner for Five: ‘Best of Directors’
- Dinner for Five: ‘On the Road’
- The Grafters (Season 2)
- House of Payne (Volume 1)
- Instant Star (Season 2)
- Law and Order: SVU (Season 4)
- Saturday Night Live (Season 2)
- Touched by an Angel (Season 4, Volume 2)
- Will & Grace (Season 7)
- The Wire (Season 4)
This Week on TV (12/3-12/9)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, Bravo, Cable, CBS, FX, FOX, NBC, The CW, ER, Heroes, My Name Is Earl, Nip/Tuck, Top Chef,
MONDAY (12/3)
- The Closer (TNT, 8pm): The special two-hour holiday episode brings Brenda’s parents into the investigative fold. Nothing says Christmas like talking blood with your blood.
- Heroes (NBC, 9pm): (NOTE: This is the last new episode left.) ‘Peter squares off against former friends thanks to Adam’s confusing story about the Shanti virus.’ He shouldn’t fault Adam; the confusing storyline is to blame.
- K-Ville (FOX, 9pm): ‘Boulet and Cobb investigate an insurance adjuster’s murder.’ As if there weren’t enough people in New Orleans with a motive.
- Life (NBC, 10pm): (First half of the two-parter; 2nd half airs Wednesday). ‘Evidence points to Reese’s father in the murders that sent Crews to prison.’ I’m guessing this won’t be resolved anytime soon…otherwise, we wouldn’t have a show.
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Friday Ratings: ABC Takes ‘The Polar Express’ to the Win
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Drama, Games, Music, Prime Time, Specials, Sports, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,
The Polar Express delighted families - and ABC - on a repeat-filled Friday night. The network won the evening’s viewers and demos.
8pm
- At 10.38 million, Deal or No Deal (2.4/8 in 18-49 demo) was the night’s largest draw.
- A repeat of The Polar Express* (10.33 million, 3.0/9) proved magical for ABC’s weekend.
- My Night at the Grammys (1.7/5) attracted 6.17 million.
- Friday Night Smackdown (1.3/4) pinned 4.64 million.
- The Next Great American Band (2.16 million, 0.9/3) was bested by the CBS music special.
9pm
- Friday Night Lights (1.7/5 in 18-49 demo) scored 5.66 million.
- A repeat of Don’t Forget the Lyrics* (4.88 million, 1.6/5) did better than its limp lead-in.
10pm
- 20/20 (7.29 million, 2.1/6) won a tight race for first place in the hour.
- About 7.25 million took a gamble with Las Vegas (2.0/6).
- Numb3rs* (7.19 million, 1.7/5) took a rare third place.
* denotes repeat
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Thursday Ratings: ‘Survivor’ Wins the Ratings Challenge
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, ER, Grey’s Anatomy, My Name Is Earl, Scrubs, Survivor, The Office, Ratings,
Up against a slate full of repeats (*), Jeff Probst and gang easily won last night’s Reward Challenge for CBS.
8pm
- Approximately 13.8 million saw the gravedigger kicked off Survivor (4.5/12 in 18-49 demo).
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (2.4/6) schooled 9 million.
- My Name is Earl (2.6/7) drew 6.6 million; 30 Rock (5.8 million, 2.5/6) had slightly less.
- Ugly Betty* (1.9/5) scored 6.52 million; Smallville* (1.0/3) saw 2.7 million.
9pm
- A stale CSI* (12.3 million, 3.4/8 in 18-49 demo) was still the hour’s top draw.
- Grey’s Anatomy* (3.1/8) attended to 8.96 million patients.
- Don’t Forget the Lyrics (2.8/7) kept most of its lead-in with 8.6 million.
- The Office* (3.0/7) raked in 6 million; Scrubs (5.9 million, 3.1/7) did about the same.
- Supernatural* (1.84 million, 0.8/2) was just about ordinary.
10pm
- A repeat Without a Trace* (9.9 million, 2.5/7 in 18-49 demo) still left an impression.
- A new ER (8.6 million, 3.4/9) couldn’t manage better than second.
- Big Shots (5.98 million, 2.4/6) was looking pretty small.
Variety
Wednesday Ratings: ‘Shrek’ Draws Ogre Fans
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Ratings,
ABC’s ratings last night had others green with envy. Although the network was narrowly bested in the viewers, it dominated in the demos.
8pm
- Approx. 21.1 million gathered for the Shrek the Halls (7.2/20 in 18-49 demo) holiday special.
- The animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (18.7 million, 6.8/17) kept most of its lead-in.
- A Christmas in Rockefeller Center (2.0/5) dazzled 9 million.
- Kid Nation (2.1/6) pulled in 7.3 million for CBS.
- A full hour of ‘Til Death (2.3/6) averaged 6 million.
- About 5.03 million saw Heather kicked off on America’s Next Top Model (2.4/7).
9pm
- Criminal Minds (16.3 million, 4.5/11) rose 440,000 thou to win the hour.
- Pushing Daisies (10.2 million, 3.8/9) had animated lead-ins to thank for its 2.6 million boost.
- Kitchen Nightmares (3.3/8) reached an impressive 7 million.
- Bionic Woman (6 million, 2.2/5) plummeted 300,000.
- Gossip Girl (1.4/3) rounded off the hour with 3 million.
10pm
- Although down 330,000, CSI: NY (4.1/11 in 18-49 demo) was still the hour’s top draw.
- Dirty Sexy Money (7.1 million, 2.6/7) saw a 630,000 increase.
- Life (2.2/6) felt lifeless at 6.3 million.
Variety
Tuesday Ratings: ABC Wins the Disco Ball
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, House, Ratings,
Dancing With the Stars’ two-hour finale was last night’s big ticket. The show helped ABC nudge past FOX in both viewers and demos.
8pm
- NCIS (3.3/9 in 18-49 demo) topped the hour with 17 million.
- About 13.6 million welcomed A Charlie Brown Christmas (4.6/12).
- Bones (9.6 million, 3.4/9) was up about 1 million from last week.
- The Biggest Loser (7.2 million, 3.1/8) lost about 300,000 lbs.
- Beauty and the Geek (2.52 million, 1.3/3) remained about even.
9pm
- A whopping 24.9 million watched Helio win on Dancing With The Stars (6.4/15 in 18-49 demo).
- House (16.9 million, 7.0/16) still had control of the hour’s demos.
- The Unit (10.48 million, 2.9/7) was steady with last week.
- Reaper (2.26 million, 1.1/2) was up about 400,000.
10pm
- Law and Order: SVU (4.6/12) closed the night with 12.3 million.
- Cane (6.5 million, 1.6/4) was only 1/2 as successful as its NBC competitor.
Hollywood Reporter
Monday Ratings: ABC and CBS Share the Evening
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, Everybody Hates Chris, Heroes, Ratings,
Although powerhouse DWTS gave ABC a slight advantage with the viewers, CBS still eked out a tie in the demos.
8pm
- Approximately 24.7 million saw the final three competitors duke it out on Dancing With The Stars (6.2/15 in 18-49 demo).
- Chuck (8.4 million, 3.3/8) virtually tied with How I Met Your Mother (8.1 million, 3.3/8).
- Everybody Hates Chris (0.9/2) scored 2.28 million; Aliens in America (1.89 million, 0.7/2) had slightly less.
9pm
- Two and a Half Men (5.0/11 in 18-49) topped the hour with 15.3 million.
- Now directly up against Men,Samantha Who? (12.6 million, 4.1/9) had to settle for 2nd.
- The Heroes saga (5.3/12) continued with 11.9 million fans.
- The season premiere of Notes from the Underbelly (8.2 million, 2.9/7) lost a good chunk of its lead-in.
- Girlfriends (1.0/2) rounded off the hour with 2.28 million; The Game (1.4/3) did slightly better with 2.8 million.
10pm
- CSI: Miami (4.6/12 in 18-49 demo) smoked the competition with 15.4 million.
- NBC’s Journeyman (6.2 million, 2.5/6) lost about 1/2 of Heroes’ numbers.
- The Monday-night premiere of October Road (6 million, 2.3/6) was barely noticed.
Sunday Ratings: New England Patriots Score Ratings Victory
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sports, CBS, FOX, NBC, Amazing Race, The, Desperate Housewives, Family Guy, Ratings,
It’s not enough for Tom Brady to dominate the gridiron, he has to take the television spotlight too. Last night’s Patriots/Eagles game was a ratings victory for NBC.
8pm
- The Sunday Night Football game, which ran from 8:30-11:30 EST, was estimated to have 22.5 million viewers overall.
- Thanks to a lengthy football game, 60 Minutes (3.9/9) drew in 15.5 million at 8pm EST.
- Approximately 14.9 million watched the 100th episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (5.0/11).
- The Simpsons (9.03 million, 4.1/10) was down over 1 million from last week; King of the Hill lost about 700,000 thousand.
9pm
- Desperate Housewives (6.9/15 in 18-49 demo) brought in a healthy 18.5 million.
- The Amazing Race (12.2 million, 3.5/8) was about even with last Sunday.
- Family Guy (9.6 million, 4.7/10) lost about 900,000 while American Dad (8.42 million, 4.0/9) saw a slight increase.
10pm
- About 12.5 million saw Chevy Chase guest star on Brothers & Sisters (4.8/11 in 18-49 demo).
- Cold Case (12.3 million, 3.1/7) was down about 1.5 million from its previous performance.
Variety
This Week on TV (11/26-12/2)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Award Shows, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, Bravo, CBS, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Dancing With The Stars, Desperate Housewives, My Name Is Earl, Survivor,
MONDAY (11/26)
- Dancing With the Stars (ABC, 8pm): The final three competitors dance tonight. ABC’s domination of Monday nights officially ends today.
- How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8pm): ‘Barney loses his mojo just as he gets an invite to a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show party.’ I’m willing to overlook another Heidi Klum sighting just to see Neil Patrick Harris squirm.
- Samantha Who? (ABC, 9pm): NOTE NEW START TIME.
- Notes from the Underbelly (ABC, 9:30): Season premiere. So how exactly does this show work? Does someone always have to be pregnant?
- October Road (ABC, 10pm): After it’s Thanksgiving debut, the show now slides into its regular time slot (where I predict it will soon slide right out of).
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