Tuesday Ratings: Dancing with the Stars Helps Out DWTS
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Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, House, Ratings,
Thanks to ABC’s smart decision to can Opportunity Knocks, the network’s first two hours saw big improvements over last week. Unfortunately, its third hour (Eli Stone) didn’t benefit from the programming change. By night’s end, CBS was the winner with the viewers while FOX was tops with the demos.
8pm
- NCIS (17.1 million, 3.6/10 in 18-49) lost 800,000.
- House (12.9 million, 5.5/15) had the best demos of the night.
- A Dancing with the Stars* recap show (9.3 million, 2.0/6) did 4 million better than last week’s Knocks.
- The Biggest Loser: Families (7.3 million, 2.9/8) was down slightly.
- 90210* (1.4 million, 0.6/2) was down 400,000.
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The Hollywood Reporter
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TV Extensions, Renewals and Cancellations (10/17)
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Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Drama, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, Cable, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Medium, Cancellations, Renewals,
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Here’s an update on the shows you will and won’t be seeing in the next couple of months:
EXTENSIONS- Eli Stone (ABC) **four more scripts ordered**
- Gossip Girl (CW) **two more scripts ordered**
- Knight Rider (NBC) **four more scripts ordered**
- Medium (NBC) **three more scripts ordered**
- The Mentalist (CBS) **full season order**
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (FOX) **UPDATE: full season order**
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Tuesday Ratings: ABC Not Singing About Eli Stone
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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,
Although it had the opportunity to piggyback off a nice lead-in, Eli Stone‘s premiere was down 45% from its debut last year. The show also came in third in its hour. In the end, CBS was once again the winner with the viewers while FOX was on top with the demos.
8pm
- NCIS (17.9 million, 3.8/11 in 18-49) gained 2.2 million.
- House (12.8 million, 5.1/14) had the night’s best demos.
- The Biggest Loser: Families (3.0/8) averaged 7.5 million over two hours.
- Opportunity Knocks (5.3 million, 1.3/4) slid by 700,000.
- A 90210* repeat (0.8/2) pulled in 1.8 million.
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Variety
Tuesday Ratings: Wins for CBS and FOX
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Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Games, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Dancing With The Stars, House, Ratings,
Although most shows have seen ratings drop-offs after their premieres, CBS’ Tuesday lineup remained steady. For the second week, the Eye network attracted the most viewers while FOX was the winner with the demos.
8pm
- NCIS (17.5 million, 3.5/10 in 18-49) was only off by 200,000.
- House (13 million, 5.4/15) had the night’s best demos.
- The Biggest Loser: Families (7.4 million, 2.9/8) had 200,000 more weighing in.
- Opportunity Knocks (6 million, 1.8/5) lost 600,000.
- 90210 (3.2 million, 1.7/5) improved by 200,000.
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The Hollywood Reporter
Friday Ratings: Debate Fails to Meet Expectations
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Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, Sports, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,
Although there was high interest in Friday night’s debate, the numbers were lower than expected. The political event - still the most-watched program of the night - drew a smaller crowd than the Kerry/Bush meeting in 2004.
8pm
- A repeat of The Mentalist* (7.8 million, 1.9/6 in 18-49) topped the first-run programs in its hour.
- 20/20 (6.6 million, 1.7/6) picked up 900,000 since last week.
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (5.1 million, 1.4/5) slipped by 800,000.
- America’s Toughest Jobs (4.6 million, 1.3/5) added on 1.3 million.
- Friday Night Smackdown (4.2 million, 1.4/5) was down 200,000.
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Programming Insider
Tuesday Ratings: CBS Premieres Start Strong
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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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Variety
This Week on TV (9/28-9/21)
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(You can view TV Envy’s Fall Television Programming Schedule here.)
MONDAY (9/22)
Season premieres: The Big Bang Theory, Boston Legal, CSI: Miami, Dancing with the Stars, Heroes, How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men, Worst Week
- Dancing with the Stars (ABC, 8pm): Special two-hour premiere. “The season begins with 13 new celebrities.” Any time a reference is made about Kim Kardashian’s butt or cut foot, take a drink.
- Two and a Half Men (CBS, 9pm): “Charlie runs into an ex-girlfriend whose son bears a striking resemblance to him.” As if Charlie Sheen really needed to get involved in another custody issue.
- Heroes (NBC, 9pm): Special two-hour premiere. “Suresh makes an important breakthrough.” It’s taken him two seasons to realize how boring his character is.
- Worst Week (CBS, 9:30pm): Series premiere. “Disaster-prone Sam Briggs, and his girlfriend, Melanie, visit her parents – who don’t like Sam – to tell them that they are engaged and expecting a child.” It’s always good to get the disappointing news out all at once.
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