Thursday Ratings: FOX and CBS Each Take Half
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, 30 Rock, Grey’s Anatomy, My Name Is Earl, So You Think You Can Dance, The Office, Ratings,
Incredible spellers or not, the competitors of this year’s National Spelling Bee couldn’t topple the showdown between Sex and Leonid on SYTYCD. The reality program helped FOX win another battle in the demos while CBS was on top with the viewers.
8pm
- NCIS* (9.6 million, 1.9/6 in 18-49) was up 2.2 million from last week.
- So You Think You Can Dance (9.1 million, 3.6/11) had the best demos of the night.
- Approximately 5.5 million watched Kavya Shivashankar win the Scripps National Spelling Bee (1.5/5) on ABC.
- My Name is Earl* (1.2/4) turned in 3.5 million; 30 Rock* (1.1/4) rounded up 3.1 million.
- Smallville* (1.4 million, 0./2) remained even.
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Tuesday Ratings: New Shows Take Back Seat to Staples
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, House, Ratings,
CBS put forth very little effort last night, but still came away with two wins. Although it faced specials, originals, premieres and finales, the Eye network was on top with only repeats.
8pm
- NCIS* (12.2 million, 2.2/7 in 18-49) easily won the hour.
- NBC’s TV’s 50 Funniest Phrases (2.1/6) amused 6.6 million.
- House* (1.7/5) pulled in 4.2 million.
- According to Jim (1.1/3) returned to 3.7 million.
- Reaper‘s finale (2.2 million, 0.9/3) improved 400,000 over last week.
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Tuesday Ratings: Idol Hits a New Low
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, Ratings,
Is American Idol starting to show its age? Or were viewers simply disinterested in the Kris/Adam battle? Whatever the reason, yesterday’s episode scored the lowest demos ever for a finale performance show.
8pm
- American Idol (23.1 million, 8.3/24 in 18-49) picked up 1.3 million since last week.
- NCIS (3.4/10) ended its season with 16.1 million.
- Dancing with the Stars (1.8/5) recapped 7.7 million.
- Most Outrageous Moments (0.9/3) drew 3 million to NBC.
- Reaper (1.8 million, 0.7/2) lost 200,000.
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2009 Summer Television Schedule
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Amazing Race, The, American Idol, Apprentice, The - Donald, Dancing With The Stars, Desperate Housewives, ER, Everybody Hates Chris, Family Guy, Grey’s Anatomy, Heroes, House, Lost, Medium, My Name Is Earl, Prison Break, Scrubs, Saturday Night Live, Survivor, The Bachelor, The Office,
Okay - so most of our favorite shows are gone now. But that doesn’t mean our summer has to completely suck.
Never got a chance to watch Lie to Me during the regular season? Here’s your chance to catch up! Like to see people embarrass themselves? Then Wipeout might be the perfect summer treat! Missing both American Idol and Dancing with the Stars? Then So You Think You Can Dance is just the ticket for you!
Hopefully our detailed guide can assist you in the weeks to come. We have compiled information from the five major networks and included the days, times and premiere dates for this season’s programs.
(NOTE: This schedule has been updated as of August 19. Don’t be surprised to see changes in the weeks to come.)
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (5/19)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Medium, My Name Is Earl,
Here’s an update on the shows you will and won’t be seeing in the months to come:
RENEWALS
- Criminal Minds (CBS) - Season 5
- CSI (CBS) - Season 10
- CSI: Miami (CBS) - Season 8
- CSI: NY (CBS) - Season 6
- Gary Unmarried (CBS) - Season 2
- How I Met Your Mother (CBS) - Season 5
- Law & Order (NBC) - Season 20
- The Mentalist (CBS) - Season 2
- NCIS (CBS) - Season 7
- The New Adventures of Old Christine (CBS) - Season 5
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Tuesday Ratings: Sizable Numbers for Biggest Loser
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, Ratings,
Despite its position on a fourth place network, The Biggest Loser somehow manages to buck NBC’s ratings trend. Last night’s finale saw the program’s biggest audience since 2005. The reality show also had its best demos in 2 1/2 years.
8pm
- American Idol (7.7/22 in 18-49) sang to the tune of 21.8 million.
- NCIS (3.3/9) dialed up 15.8 million.
- The Biggest Loser: Couples (4.7/12) averaged 11.8 million over three hours.
- According to Jim (1.1/3) attracted 3.8 million.
- Reaper (0.9/3) tempted 2 million.
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Tuesday Ratings: Season Low for 90210
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, Ratings,
Has the update novelty already worn off? Although 90210 helped spawn a reboot of Melrose Place, the teen drama - already renewed for another season - is starting to show signs of weakness. Yesterday’s episode drew in its smallest audience to date.
8pm
- American Idol (22.5 million, 7.9/22 in 18-49) was out of tune by 700,000.
- NCIS (16.3 million, 3.4/10) improved by 400,000.
- The Biggest Loser: Couples (9.4 million, 3.6/10) was up a tick.
- According to Jim (3.5 million, 1.0/3) slid by 200,000.
- Reaper (1.8 million, 0.7/2) dropped 700,000.
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Tuesday Ratings: Solid Return for Fringe
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, Ratings,
Okay - so Fringe might have had a little help from Adam Lambert. But FOX would have won anyway right? Despite its long absence, the freshman series returned last night to stronger numbers than when it left.
8pm
- American Idol (22 million, 7.8/21 in 18-49) was out of tune by 1.4 million.
- NCIS (17.6 million, 3.6/10) grew by 800,000.
- The Biggest Loser: Couples (8 million, 3.1/8) lost 800,000.
- It’s the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1.3/3) rounded up 4.6 million.
- Reaper (2.3 million, 0.9/2) did about the same.
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Tuesday Ratings: Osbournes Enjoy Post-Idol High
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, Ratings,
Dropped by 16 affiliates? Who cares! When you’re given a post-American Idol time slot, you’ll always do well. Despite being blocked in parts of the country, Osbournes: Reloaded still enjoyed a nice turnout last night. The variety show - combined with the reality version - helped give FOX a double win last night.
8pm
- American Idol (8.4/23 in 18-49) sang to the tune of 23.4 million.
- NCIS (16.8 million, 3.4/9) took a 1 million hit.
- The Biggest Loser: Couples (8.8 million, 3.5/9) dropped 1 million.
- Two Better off Ted* repeats (0.9/3) had 3.4 million amused.
- Reaper (2.4 million, 1.0/3) maintained most of last week’s numbers.
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Tuesday Ratings: Idol Has the Luck of the Irish
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Dancing With The Stars, Ratings,
Despite a 15% drop in viewers from last week (was the holiday and/or country music to blame?), American Idol remained the most-watched show on Tuesday night.
8pm
- Approximately 21.5 million went walkin’ after midnight with American Idol (8.0/22 in 18-49).
- NCIS (15.5 million, 3.1/9) hit a season low in viewers.
- The Biggest Loser: Couples (8.8 million, 3.2/9) lost 500,000.
- Dancing with the Stars* (1.7/5) recapped 8.1 million.
- Reaper (1.9 million, 0.8/2) slipped by 300,000.
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