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And finally, we are on to CBS. Check back next week for my schedule predictions! Past CBS suggestions:  2014     2013     2012     2011 For a list of CBS pilots,  click here MONDAYS 8:00 (Sep) The Big Bang Theory/(Nov) 2 Broke Girls 8:30  UNTITLED TOMMY JOHNAGIN PROJECT 9:00 Scorpion 10:00 CODE BLACK The question CBS has to figure out is do they want to shuffle The Big Bang Theory back and forth again with football taking up Thursdays until November. On the one hand, I think it has weakened the show a bit, but that also might be age. I think they need to in order to launch new comedies but maybe not air as many new episodes before it heads to Thursdays. I don't love any of the CBS comedy pilot premises but the Tommy Johnagin Project sounds decent and they could easily bring back Mike & Molly again if it fails. Scorpion was a surprise success and I think it can be used to launch a new drama. My vote would be for the medical drama...

In an unsurprising move, ABC has cancelled Revenge after four seasons. The series finale will air on Sunday, May 10. This move has been coming for awhile now and the writers either saw the writing on the wall or got an idea from ABC that this would be it as the season finale reportedly has a series finale feel to it and it would have required a reboot of sorts if it had been renewed. I usually use this space to talk about where the network stands with cancellations and renewals but that's all coming anyway in other posts related to Upfronts. I'd like to instead reflect on Revenge for a moment. I loved Revenge in its first season, it was one of my favorite new shows in a year that was full of them. But I stopped watching in early season two. The limited concept caught up with it quickly and it never recaptured the magic of the first season and especially those first 13 episodes set in the summer at the Hamptons. The show was perhaps ahead of its time because it really should...

Check below this post for my thoughts on what ABC should do next season! ABC 8:00 Dancing with the Stars 10th Anniversary Special Viewers: 10.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 9:00 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 10:00 Captive: A Journey of Survival and Hope Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 CBS 8:00 NCIS Viewers: 14.9 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 9:00 NCIS: New Orleans Viewers: 14.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9 10:00 Person of Interest Viewers: 8.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 NBC 8:00 The Voice Viewers: 9.5 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 9:00 Undateable Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 9:30 One Big Happy Viewers: 3.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 10:00 Chicago Fire Viewers: 6.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 FOX 8:00 Hell's Kitchen Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 9:00 New Girl Viewers: 2.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:30 Weird Loners Viewers: 1.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 On Tuesday night, NCIS just barely escaped going below...

Today is ABC's turn! Past ABC Suggestions:  2014     2013     2012     2011 For the list of ABC pilots,  click here MONDAYS 8:00 Dancing with the Stars 10:00 LA CRIME Dancing with the Stars is still a formidable show even after being on the air for a decade and Castle has been dropping the ball at 10pm this season. It's not the beast it once was but I still think Dancing  can launch a new show. I've said this multiple times, especially when they had a compatible option in the pilot pack like Nashville a couple years ago. I don't think there's an obvious newbie that would fit so I went with what I think is their most promising, the anthology LA Crime . It should be a given a good slot and since TGIT is likely staying in tact, this is probably the best place to launch a drama. TUESDAYS 8:00 The Middle 8:30 DR. KEN 9:00 Black-ish 9:30 UNCLE BUCK 10:00 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Unlike other networks, ABC is really doing wel...

ABC 8:00 Dancing with the Stars Viewers: 13.2 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 10:00 Castle Viewers: 8.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 CBS 8:00 2 Broke Girls Viewers: 6.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 8:30 Mike & Molly Viewers: 7.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 9:00 Stalker Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 10:00 NCIS: Los Angeles Viewers: 7.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 NBC 8:00 The Voice Viewers: 10.5 million, 18-49 demo: 2.6 10:00 The Night Shift Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 FOX 8:00 Gotham Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 9:00 The Following Viewers: 3.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 Monday night was pretty disastrous for CBS. Baltimore was preempted for its riot coverage but that's not the reason this went south for CBS. It was just a really weak night without their 9pm anchor. At 8pm, 2 Broke Girls crashed nine tenths in viewers and half a demo point, tying a series low from November. At 8:30pm, Mike & Molly was down nine tenths in viewers and three ten...

Check below this post for my FOX suggestions for next season! Here's my weekly recap for Week #31. Please note this only covers regularly scheduled shows (no sports, specials, repeats, or Saturday shows) TOP 10 SHOWS (18-49 DEMO) 1. The Big Bang Theory (CBS, Thursday 8:00pm) - 3.6     21st week 2. Modern Family (ABC, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 3.0     20th week 3. Grey's Anatomy (ABC, Thursday 9:00pm) - 2.8     10th week 4. The Voice (NBC, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.6     22nd week     The Voice (NBC, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 2.6     21st week 6. Survivor (CBS, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 2.4     13th week 7. Scandal (ABC, Thursday 9:00pm) - 2.3     20th week 8. Scorpion (CBS, Monday 9:00pm) - 2.2     8th week 9. Dancing with the Stars (ABC, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.1     6th week     2 Broke Girls (CBS, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.1     4th week     The Goldbergs (ABC, Wednesday 8:30pm) ...

Moving on with my suggestions on what each network should do - here is FOX! FOX had a miserable fall - one of the worst runs a network has ever had. It was followed by the shocking smash hit that was Empire  and it elevated the entire network for weeks on end. Then Empire ended and things went back to their normal low. Despite the many instant bombs, they got OK results from Gotham, The Last Man on Earth, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine 's move to Sunday. They need to build from there with smart scheduling. Past FOX suggestions:  2014     2013     2012     2011 For a list of FOX pilots,  click here MONDAYS 8:00 Gotham 9:00 FRANKENSTEIN It seems that for each new Monday show FOX gives, one falls apart. That happened last season when Sleepy Hollow hit but The Following disappointed in season two. Then this season,  Gotham did pretty well but Sleepy Hollow fell apart. Yet, Gotham is one of their decent performers and they need to use it t...

Check below this post for my suggestion on what NBC should do next season! ABC 7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos Viewers: 6.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 8:00 Once Upon a Time Viewers: 5.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 9:00 Secrets and Lies Viewers: 5.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 10:00 Revenge Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 CBS 7:00 60 Minutes Viewers: 10.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 8:00 Madam Secretary Viewers: 10.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 The Good Wife Viewers: 8.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 10:00 Battle Creek Viewers: 6.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 NBC 7:00 Dateline NBC (Repeat) Viewers: 6.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 9:00 A.D. The Bible Continues Viewers: 5.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 10:00 American Odyssey Viewers: 2.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 FOX 7:00 The Simpsons (Repeat) Viewers: 1.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 7:30 Bob's Burgers Viewers: 2.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 8:00 The Simpsons Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 8:30 Brooklyn Nine...

It's hard to believe it but we are already in upfront season! This week, I will be looking at what I think the networks SHOULD do. This is not a prediction (that will come next week). This is a suggestion. I have not seen any pilots so it's based on premise and the talent in front and behind the camera. NBC had an absolutely disastrous season with its newbies this season and they have no comedies to build a block around. They still have some successful veteran dramas and some promising drama pilots so I'd focus on that. But they can't give up on comedy. They're going to have to keep trying until something sticks. I would just try it in small doses. Past NBC suggestions:  2014     2013     2012     2011 For a list of NBC pilots,  click here MONDAYS 8:00 The Voice 10:00 ENDGAME NBC had a rough time with the 10pm slot on Mondays after The Blacklist  left the night as both State of Affairs and The Night Shift had trouble. What NBC can'...

ABC 8:00 Movie: Toy Story 3 Viewers: 2.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 10:00 Shark Tank (Repeat) Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 CBS 8:00 Scorpion (Repeat) Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 9:00 Criminal Minds (Repeat) Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 10:00 48 Hours Viewers: 5.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 NBC 8:00 NHL Hockey Viewers: 2.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 FOX 8:00 NASCAR Racing Viewers: 0.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.2

ABC 8:00 Shark Tank Viewers: 7.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8 9:00 Bruce Jenner: The Interview Viewers: 17.1 million, 18-49 demo: 5.2 CBS 8:00 The Amazing Race Viewers: 5.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 9:00 Hawaii Five-0 Viewers: 8.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 10:00 Blue Bloods Viewers: 10.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 NBC 8:00 Grimm Viewers: 4.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 Dateline NBC Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 FOX 8:00 Movie: Night at the Museum 2 Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 I was skeptical heading into the night, but it looks like America really is interested in Bruce Jenner. His sit-down interview with Diane Sawyer on ABC delivered an unbelievable 17.1 million viewers and 5.2 demo. This is ABC's best Friday night showing since 2000 and a huge win for the network. It became a national trending topic and brought more people to TV on a Friday night than we've seen in quite awhile. Earlier in the night, Shark Tank was up 1.4 million viewers a...

ABC 8:00 Grey's Anatomy Viewers: 9.6 million, 18-49 demo: 2.8 9:00 Scandal Viewers: 7.8 million, 18-49 demo: 2.3 10:00 American Crime Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 CBS 8:00 The Big Bang Theory Viewers: 14.6 million, 18-49 demo: 3.6 8:30 The Odd Couple Viewers: 9.4 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 9:00 Mom Viewers: 9.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9 9:30 The Big Bang Theory (Repeat) Viewers: 8.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 10:00 Elementary Viewers: 7.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 NBC 8:00 The Blacklist (Repeat) Viewers: 3.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 9:00 The Blacklist Viewers: 7.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 10:00 Dateline NBC Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 FOX 8:00 Bones Viewers: 4.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 Backstrom Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 On Thursday night, ABC's heavily promoted episode of Grey's Anatomy  featuring the exit of a main character since the beginning of the show's run helped it soar in the ratings. It was up...

ABC 8:00 The Middle Viewers: 7.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8 8:30 The Goldbergs Viewers: 7.2 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 9:00 Modern Family Viewers: 8.9 million, 18-49 demo: 3.0 9:30 Black-ish Viewers: 6.6 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 10:00 Nashville Viewers: 5.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 CBS 8:00 Survivor Viewers: 10.2 million, 18-49 demo: 2.4 9:00 Criminal Minds Viewers: 10.1 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 10:00 CSI: Cyber Viewers: 8.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 NBC 8:00 The Mysteries of Laura Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 Law & Order: SVU (Repeat) Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 10:00 Chicago PD (Repeat) Viewers: 4.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 FOX 8:00 American Idol Viewers: 7.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 On Wednesday night, ABC's comedy lineup was back in full force. At 8pm, The Middle was up three tenths in viewers but down two tenths in the demo. Looks like the guest appearance by the Van Dyke brothers led to an older skew. At 8:30pm, The Gold...

ABC 8:00 Fresh Off the Boat Viewers: 5.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 8:30 Repeat After Me Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 9:00 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 10:00 Forever Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 CBS 8:00 NCIS (Repeat) Viewers: 10.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 NCIS: New Orleans (Repeat) Viewers: 10.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 10:00 CSI: Cyber Viewers: 8.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 NBC 8:00 The Voice Viewers: 11.3 million, 18-49 demo: 2.6 9:00 Undateable Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 9:30 One Big Happy Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 10:00 Chicago Fire Viewers: 6.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 FOX 8:00 Hell's Kitchen Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 9:00 New Girl (Repeat) Viewers: 1.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 9:30 Weird Loners Viewers: 1.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 On Tuesday night, NBC was on top with The Voice up six tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. A rise, even ...

ABC 8:00 Dancing with the Stars Viewers: 13.4 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 10:00 Castle Viewers: 8.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 CBS 8:00 2 Broke Girls Viewers: 7.5 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 8:30 Mike & Molly Viewers: 8.1 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 9:00 Scorpion Viewers: 10.7 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 10:00 NCIS: Los Angeles Viewers: 8.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 NBC 8:00 The Voice Viewers: 10.6 million, 18-49 demo: 2.6 10:00 The Night Shift Viewers: 5.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 FOX 8:00 Gotham Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 9:00 The Following Viewers: 3.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 On Monday night, CBS had a terrific showing from 8-10pm. 2 Broke Girls started things off up four tenths in viewers and three tenths in the demo for its best performance in over a month. At 8:30pm, Mike & Molly was up six tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo. The season finale of Scorpion followed and was up 1.2 million viewers and three tenths in the demo for its best...

Here's my weekly recap for Week #30. Please note this only covers regularly scheduled shows (no sports, specials, repeats, or Saturday shows) TOP 10 SHOWS (18-49 DEMO) 1. The Big Bang Theory (CBS, Thursday 8:00pm) - 3.9     20th week 2. The Voice (NBC, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.9     21st week 3. The Voice (NBC, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 2.5     20th week 4. Scandal (ABC, Thursday 9:00pm) - 2.4     19th week 5. Dancing with the Stars (ABC, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.2     5th week     The Goldbergs (ABC, Wednesday 8:30pm) - 2.2     9th week     Survivor (CBS, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 2.2     12th week     Mom (CBS, Thursday 9:00pm) - 2.2     15th week 9. Criminal Minds (CBS, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 2.1     6th week     Grey's Anatomy (ABC, Thursday 8:00pm) - 2.1     9th week     The Odd Couple (CBS, Thursday 8:30pm) - 2.1     6th week TOP 10 SHOW...

ABC 7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 8:00 Once Upon a Time Viewers: 5.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 9:00 Secrets and Lies Viewers: 5.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 10:00 Revenge Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 CBS 7:00 60 Minutes Viewers: 10.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 8:00 Academy of Country Music Awards Viewers: 16.0 million, 18-49 demo: 3.6 NBC 7:00 Dateline NBC Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 8:00 A.D. The Bible Continues (Repeat) Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 9:00 A.D. The Bible Continues Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 10:00 American Odyssey Viewers: 3.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 FOX 7:00 The Simpsons (Repeat) Viewers: 1.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 7:30 Bob's Burgers (Repeat) Viewers: 1.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 8:00 The Simpsons Viewers: 3.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 8:30 Brooklyn Nine-Nine (Repeat) Viewers: 2.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 9:00 Family Guy Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49...

ABC 8:00 20/20 Saturday Viewers: 5.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 10:00 Castle (Repeat) Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 CBS 8:00 CSI (Repeat) Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4 9:00 NCIS: Los Angeles (Repeat) Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 10:00 48 Hours Viewers: 6.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 NBC 8:00 NHL Hockey Viewers: 2.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 FOX 8:00 UFC Fight Night Viewers: 2.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

ABC 8:00 Last Man Standing Viewers: 6.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 8:30 Cristela Viewers: 4.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 9:00 Shark Tank Viewers: 6.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 10:00 20/20 Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 CBS 8:00 The Amazing Race Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 10:00 Blue Bloods (Repeat) Viewers: 5.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 NBC 8:00 Grimm Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 Dateline NBC (Repeat) Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 FOX 8:00 Movie: Bad Teacher Viewers: 2.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 On Friday night, ABC started with the season finales of its comedies. Last Man Standing was down two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo while Cristela was down three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. Last Man will definitely be back but I don't think ABC has room for Cristela to return, though it didn't completely tank on Fridays. At 9pm, Shark Tank was down two tenths in viewers and even in the demo at another s...

ABC 8:00 Grey's Anatomy Viewers: 7.6 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 9:00 Scandal Viewers: 7.9 million, 18-49 demo: 2.4 10:00 American Crime Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 CBS 8:00 The Big Bang Theory Viewers: 14.8 million, 18-49 demo: 3.9 8:30 The Odd Couple Viewers: 9.6 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 9:00 Mom Viewers: 9.6 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 9:30 The Big Bang Theory (Repeat) Viewers: 8.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9 10:00 Elementary Viewers: 7.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 NBC 8:00 Law & Order: SVU (Repeat) Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 9:00 The Blacklist (Repeat) Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 10:00 Dateline NBC Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 FOX 8:00 Bones Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 Backstrom Viewers: 3.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 ABC must have breathed a sigh of relief as its Thursday lineup showed some positive signs. At 8pm, Grey's Anatomy was up two tenths in viewers and even in the demo from last week...

ABC 8:00 The Middle Viewers: 7.5 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 8:30 The Goldbergs Viewers: 6.9 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 9:00 Modern Family (Repeat) Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8 9:30 The Goldbergs Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9 10:00 Nashville Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 CBS 8:00 Survivor Viewers: 9.4 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 9:00 Criminal Minds Viewers: 10.4 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 10:00 CSI: Cyber Viewers: 8.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 NBC 8:00 The Mysteries of Laura (Repeat) Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 Law & Order: SVU (Repeat) Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 10:00 Chicago PD (Repeat) Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 FOX 8:00 American Idol Viewers: 7.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 On Wednesday night, ABC tried two episodes of The Goldbergs, but first  The Middle was up two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. In its regular slot, The Goldbergs was up four tenths in viewers and two tenths in the...

ABC 8:00 Fresh Off the Boat Viewers: 4.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 8:30 Repeat After Me Viewers: 3.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 10:00 Jimmy Kimmel Live (Repeat) Viewers: 2.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 CBS 8:00 NCIS Viewers: 15.8 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 9:00 NCIS: New Orleans Viewers: 14.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8 10:00 Person of Interest Viewers: 9.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 NBC 8:00 The Voice Viewers: 10.7 million, 18-49 demo: 2.5 9:00 Undateable Viewers: 5.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 9:30 One Big Happy Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 10:00 Chicago Fire (Repeat) Viewers: 4.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 FOX 8:00 Hell's Kitchen Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 9:00 New Girl (Repeat) Viewers: 1.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 9:30 Weird Loners Viewers: 1.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 On Tuesday night, CBS saw NCIS hit a series low in its 12th season. It was down 1.1 million v...