Monday Ratings: The Sing-Off Not Flat, Not Sharp
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, House, Ratings,
There were some high notes and low notes for NBC’s new musical experiment (The Sing-Off). Although the network saw its best demos in that time period since September (sorry, Heroes!), the Peacock still came in third with both the viewers and the demos last night.
8pm
- How I Met Your Mother (10.2 million, 3.9/11 in 18-49) had an additional 1.1 million lighting up.
- Accidentally on Purpose (9.3 million, 3.3/9) picked up 1 million.
- The Sing-Off (2.3/6) averaged 6.9 million over two hours.
- House* (2.1/6) turned in 6.7 million.
- Jennifer Hudson: I’ll Be Home For Christmas (1.2/3) only drew in 5.6 million for ABC.
- The Vampire Diaries* (0.7/2) kicked off its marathon with 1.6 million.
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Casting Corner: True Blood, Lie to Me and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, NBC, Showtime, 30 Rock, Desperate Housewives, Gossip, Spoilers,
Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:
True Blood: A list of men have been added to the vampire drama’s third season. Theo Alexander has been cast as Talbot, the vampire king of Mississippi’s boyfriend. Ugly Betty‘s Grant Bowler (Connor Owens) will climb on the bike to portray Coot, a werewolf and biker gang leader. Meanwhile, Marshall Allman (Prison Break) will guest star as Tommy Mickens, Sam’s long-lost sibling.
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Monday Ratings: FOX Owns the House
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, House, Ratings,
A dance-less ABC and repeat-filled CBS helped FOX take easy wins in both the viewers and the demos last night.
8pm
- House (13.3 million, 4.8/12 in 18-49) had the best numbers of the evening.
- How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2.9/8) got 9.6 million feeling festive; Shrek the Halls (10 million, 3.2/8) did slightly better than its lead-in.
- How I Met Your Mother* (2.1/5) registered 6.3 million.
- Heroes (5.9 million, 2.5/6) raised 800,000.
- Accidentally on Purpose* (1.7/4) turned in 5.4 million.
- One Tree Hill (1.1/3) scored 2.4 million.
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This Week on TV (11/30-12/6)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, FOX, NBC, The CW, Desperate Housewives, Heroes, Scrubs, The Office,
(Make sure to check out TV Envy’s Programming Schedule.)
MONDAY (11/30)
- Heroes (NBC, 8pm): “Claire comes to an unexpected destination.” A new ratings low?
- Lie to Me (FOX, 9pm): “Cal, Foster and Reynolds go all in to find a missing finalist from the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas, where Cal must determine if the other players are being straight with him about the disappearance.” The MIA player later resurfaced after making a royal flush.
- Hoarders (A&E, 10pm): Season premiere. “The opener follows the efforts of an adult son to help his mother, a hoarder whose compulsive behavior led to the son’s removal from the home 14 years earlier.” He was sent away with enough underwear to last him a lifetime.
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Monday Ratings: Happy Slapsgiving for CBS
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, Heroes, House, Ratings,
Nothing says Happy Thanksgiving like another slap for Barney Stinson. The highly-anticipated event helped kick off a strong night of comedy and put CBS on top with the demos. Meanwhile, DWTS’ penultimate episode gave ABC a win with the viewers.
8pm
- Approximately 20.5 million watched the final three on Dancing with the Stars (4.1/10 in 18-49).
- House (4.5/12 in 18-49) checked in 11.8 million.
- How I Met Your Mother (8.7 million, 3.7/10) hit a season-high demo; Accidentally on Purpose (3.2/8) scored 7.8 million.
- Heroes (2.3/6) saved 5.1 million.
- One Tree Hill* (0.6/2) settled for 1.3 million.
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Monday Ratings: Audiences Welcome Back House
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, Heroes, House, Ratings,
After a few weeks on the bench, House returned in fine form last night. The drama gave FOX a win in the demos yesterday while ABC was first with the viewers.
8pm
- Dancing with the Stars (17.7 million, 3.6/9) was the most-watched show of the night.
- House (12.8 million, 5.1/13 in 18-49) had the evening’s best demos.
- How I Met Your Mother (9 million, 3.5/9) did about the same; Accidentally on Purpose (8.2 million, 3.0/7) was off by 300,000.
- Heroes (5.3 million, 2.3/6) hit a new low with the 18-49s.
- One Tree Hill (2.7 million, 1.2/3) added on 300,000.
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Casting Corner: Smallville, Chuck and More
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, FX, FOX, NBC, The CW, 24, Lost, Gossip, Spoilers,
Here’s a quick look at some of the casting announcements made recently:
Chuck: Terminator 2‘s Robert Patrick has been recruited for a spot on the NBC series. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s robotic nemesis will step in as Col. Keller, someone from John Casey’s past. Patrick will arrive (fully clothed?) in the middle of the season.
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Monday Ratings: Jay Leno Tanks Against Repeat
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, Heroes, So You Think You Can Dance, Ratings,
Could it really get any worse than this? Although the program faced a CBS repeat, The Jay Leno Show did the unthinkable last night: it went down. The talk show went so far down, it hit a season low in the demos. ABC, in the meantime, took advantage of the decreased competition and scored wins in both the viewers and the demos this Monday.
8pm
- Dancing with the Stars (3.8/10 in 18-49) averaged 17.4 million over the two hours.
- How I Met Your Mother* (2.6/7) pulled in 7.1 million; Accidentally on Purpose* (2.1/5) nabbed 6 million.
- Heroes (2.5/6) scored 5.9 million.
- A special So You Think You Can Dance (2.6/7) attracted 5.8 million.
- One Tree Hill (2.7 million, 1.3/3) hit season highs.
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (10/23)
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Food & Home, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, HBO, NBC, The CW, Top Chef, Renewals,
Here’s an update on the shows you’ll be seeing more of in the months to come:
EXTENSIONS
- Castle (ABC) - Full season order
- Community (NBC) - Full season order
- Lie to Me (FOX) - Three more episodes ordered
- Melrose Place (CW) - Five more episodes ordered
- Mercy (NBC) - Full season order
- Parks and Recreation (NBC) - Full season order
- The Vampire Diaries (CW) - Full season order
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Monday Ratings: CBS Edges Past FOX
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Talk Shows, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, Heroes, House, Ratings,
Even though House was still hot with the 18-49s, it got little help from Lie to Me. FOX came in a close second to CBS last night in the demos while ABC was on top with the viewers.
8pm
- Dancing with the Stars (3.5/9 in 18-49) averaged 16.5 million over two hours.
- House (5.0/13) treated 12.9 million.
- How I Met Your Mother (3.5/9) attracted 8.6 million; Accidentally on Purpose (3.0/7) scored 7.8 million.
- Heroes (2.4/6) pulled in 5.6 million.
- One Tree Hill (1.2/3) rallied 2.6 million.
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