RATINGS RECAP: 4/28/16

ABC
8:00 Grey's Anatomy
Viewers: 7.9 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0
9:00 Scandal
Viewers: 6.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6
10:00 The Catch
Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0

CBS
8:00 The Big Bang Theory
Viewers: 14.1 million, 18-49 demo: 3.4
8:30 The Odd Couple
Viewers: 8.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7
9:00 Mom
Viewers: 8.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7
9:30 2 Broke Girls
Viewers: 6.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6
10:00 Rush Hour
Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

NBC
8:00 Strong
Viewers: 2.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7
9:00 The Blacklist
Viewers: 6.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
10:00 Game of Silence
Viewers: 3.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6

FOX
8:00 Bones
Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
9:00 American Grit
Viewers: 2.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7

On Thursday night, the NFL Draft had no impact compared to the last several years. It used to just slam The Big Bang Theory, but this year the CBS sitcom was down a tenth in viewers and up two tenths in the demo. Later in the night for CBS, The Odd Couple was down four tenths in viewers and even in the demo, Mom was even in viewers and down a tenth in the demo, and 2 Broke Girls was down three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. To cap off the night, Rush Hour was down four tenths in viewers and even in the demo. On FOX, Bones was even in viewers and down a tenth in the demo to a new series low. FOX has to put this on Friday for its final season, right? At 9pm, American Grit was down a tenth in viewers and even in the demo.

On ABC, Grey's Anatomy was up two tenths in viewers and even in the demo. It adjusted up in the finals to avoid going down into the 1s for the first time this season. At 9pm, Scandal was up three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. At 10pm, The Catch was even in viewers and up a tenth in the demo. Finally on NBC, Strong was down three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. At 9pm, The Blacklist was down three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. It tied a series low that it first set last year against the Draft. All things considered with the way this season has gone, being even with the draft episode last year is not bad. At 10pm, Game of Silence was down three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: The Big Bang Theory (CBS)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Bones (FOX)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/27/16

ABC
8:00 The Middle
Viewers: 6.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7
8:30 The Goldbergs: An 80s Rewind
Viewers: 5.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6
9:00 Modern Family (Repeat)
Viewers: 5.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3
9:30 Black-ish
Viewers: 5.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5
10:00 Nashville
Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8

CBS
8:00 Survivor
Viewers: 9.5 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1
9:00 Criminal Minds (Repeat)
Viewers: 5.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
10:00 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Viewers: 6.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2

NBC
8:00 Heartbeat
Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
9:00 Law & Order: SVU (Repeat)
Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
10:00 Chicago PD (Repeat)
Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7

FOX
8:00 Rosewood
Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3
9:00 Empire
Viewers: 10.0 million, 18-49 demo: 3.8

On Wednesday night, it was FOX on top as usual but they were also the only network that was fully new. At 8pm, Rosewood was up three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. At 9pm, Empire was up four tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. It hasn't risen much this season so this was a strong night. On ABC, The Middle was down three tenths in viewers and even in the demo to start off the night. A special of The Goldbergs did pretty well and was not too far off from original episodes. After a Modern Family repeat at 9pm, Black-ish was down seven tenths in viewers to a series low but even in the demo. At 10pm, Nashville was up a tenth in viewers and even in the demo. On CBS, Survivor was up two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. Following a repeat of Criminal Minds, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders did not drop much from when it followed an original last week as it was down a million viewers but just a tenth in the demo. I still think this show has done enough to get a second season. Finally on NBC, Heartbeat was up half a million viewers and a tenth in the demo.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Empire (FOX)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Nashville (ABC)

PILOT PICKUPS: 24: Legacy, Star

The pilot pickups are coming a little early this year with FOX already picking up two shows to series, 24: Legacy and Star. Both were near sure things through the development process. They join the already picked up Son of Zorn, Shots Fired, and the Prison Break reboot.

24: Legacy is the newest entry in the 24 franchise but it will not be with former star Kiefer Sutherland. Instead, it is more of a "sequel" than a continuation like 24: Live Another Day was. This incarnation stars Corey Hawkins, Miranda Otto, and Jimmy Smits. It will run in real time as the 24 shows did but it will only air 12 episodes a year so there will be time jumps between episodes.

Star comes from Empire creator Lee Daniels and is another music drama. Starring Queen Latifah, Benjamin Bratt, and Nicholas Gonzalez, as well as newcomers Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny, and Brittany O'Grady playing singers trying to make it in a cutthroat music business in Atlanta. It seems destined to be paired with Empire at some point next season.

RATINGS RECAP: 4/26/16

ABC
8:00 Fresh Off the Boat
Viewers: 4.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3
8:30 The Real O'Neals
Viewers: 3.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
9:00 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Viewers: 3.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
10:00 Beyond the Tank
Viewers: 2.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5

CBS
8:00 NCIS (Repeat)
Viewers: 10.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:00 NCIS: New Orleans (Repeat)
Viewers: 8.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
10:00 Limitless
Viewers: 5.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1

NBC
8:00 The Voice
Viewers: 10.1 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0
9:00 Chicago Med
Viewers: 9.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8
10:00 Chicago Fire
Viewers: 8.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7

FOX
8:00 New Girl
Viewers: 2.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
8:30 Grandfathered
Viewers: 1.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6
9:00 New Girl
Viewers: 1.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
9:30 New Girl (Repeat)
Viewers: 1.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6

As expected, it was NBC leading Tuesday night. At 8pm, The Voice was up three tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo from last week's troubling drop. At 9pm, Chicago Med had a great night, rising eight tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo. The viewer total was the best since December. Chicago Fire finished the night off even with last week. On ABC, Fresh Off the Boat returned after two weeks off to a solid result. It was up half a million viewers and two tenths in the demo for its best performance since March 8. At 8:30pm, The Real O'Neals was also up half a million viewers and two tenths from last week, when it followed a repeat. At 9pm, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was up three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. At 10pm, Beyond the Tank was even.

Over on CBS, the season finale of Limitless followed repeats but was even with last week. I'm not sure it deserves to, but I definitely see this show coming back for a second season. Finally on FOX, there were three episodes of New Girl airing with new ones at 8pm and 9pm. The 8pm episode was up half a million viewers and two tenths in the demo from last week but the 9pm episode tied the series low set last week and there was no interest in the Prince cameo repeat that aired at 9:30pm. The only non-New Girl show was Grandfathered, which was new for the first time since March 8 and it ended up crashing to a series low by two tenths in the demo. I keep hearing that either Grandfathered or The Grinder will get renewed, but does either one deserve to? I don't think so.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Chicago Med (NBC)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Grandfathered (FOX)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/25/16

ABC
8:00 Dancing with the Stars
Viewers: 11.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8
10:00 Castle
Viewers: 6.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1

CBS
8:00 Mike & Molly
Viewers: 6.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3
8:30 The Big Bang Theory (Repeat)
Viewers: 6.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:00 Scorpion
Viewers: 9.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6
10:00 NCIS: Los Angeles
Viewers: 7.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2

NBC
8:00 The Voice
Viewers: 9.5 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0
10:00 Blindspot
Viewers: 5.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4

FOX
8:00 Gotham (Repeat)
Viewers: 2.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6
9:00 Lucifer
Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3

On Monday night, CBS had the return of Mike & Molly for its final batch of episodes. Airing at 8pm, it had a new series low in the demo but it was just slightly below recent Supergirl episodes and solid in total viewers. At 9pm, the season finale of Scorpion was up six tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. It's safe to say this show had somewhat of a sophomore slump in the ratings but it did stabilize through the second half of the season. At 10pm, NCIS: Los Angeles was up a tenth in viewers and even in the demo. On NBC, The Voice was down six tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo as it continued its spring swoon. Despite the lead-in being down, Blindspot was up a tenth in viewers and the demo.

On FOX, a repeat of Gotham didn't make any difference to Lucifer as the freshman drama ended its season on a positive note, rising three tenths in viewers and staying even in the demo. This has been a very pleasant surprise for FOX. Now the question is will it air in the fall or return in January again? Finally on ABC, Dancing with the Stars rebounded some from last week's drop as it rose eight tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo. At 10pm, Castle was up three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo, returning to the 1.1 demo it was getting for many weeks before last week.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Lucifer (FOX)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: The Voice (NBC)

WEEKLY RECAP: April 18-24, 2016

Here is my weekly recap for Week #31. Please note this only covers regularly scheduled shows (no sports, specials, repeats, or Saturday shows)

Check out Week #31 from last year.

TOP 10 SHOWS (18-49 DEMO)
1. Empire (FOX, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 3.7    14th week
2. The Big Bang Theory (CBS, Thursday 8:00pm) - 3.2    20th week
3. The Voice (NBC, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.2    20th week
4. Survivor (CBS, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 2.0    17th week
    Grey's Anatomy (ABC, Thursday 8:00pm) - 2.0    17th week
6. NCIS (CBS, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 1.9    17th week
7. The Voice (NBC, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 1.8    19th week
    Mom (CBS, Thursday 9:00pm) - 1.8    2nd week
9. Chicago Fire (NBC, Tuesday 10:00pm) - 1.7    6th week
    Criminal Minds (CBS, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 1.7    9th week
    The Odd Couple (CBS, Thursday 8:30pm) - 1.7    1st week
    2 Broke Girls (CBS, Thursday 9:30pm) - 1.7    1st week

TOP 10 SHOWS (TOTAL VIEWERS)
1. NCIS (CBS, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 14.8 million    20th week
2. The Big Bang Theory (CBS, Thursday 8:00pm) - 14.2 million    20th week
3. NCIS: New Orleans (CBS, Tuesday 9:00pm) - 12.2 million    20th week
4. Dancing with the Stars (ABC, Monday 8:00pm) - 11.0 million    15th week
5. The Voice (NBC, Monday 8:00pm) - 10.1 million    20th week
    60 Minutes (CBS, Sunday 7:00pm) - 10.1 million    23rd week
7. The Voice (NBC, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 9.8 million    17th week
8. Empire (FOX, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 9.6 million    14th week
    Madam Secretary (CBS, Sunday 8:00pm) - 9.6 million    17th week
10. Survivor (CBS, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 9.3 million    9th week

BOTTOM 10 SHOWS (18-49 DEMO)
1. Bordertown (FOX, Sunday 7:00pm) - 0.4    7th week
2. Beyond the Tank (ABC, Tuesday 10:00pm) - 0.5    7th week
3. The Grinder (FOX, Tuesday 9:30pm) - 0.6    19th week
4. Heartbeat (NBC, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 0.7    3rd week
    Game of Silence (NBC, Thursday 10:00pm) - 0.7    2nd week
    American Grit (FOX, Thursday 9:00pm) - 0.7    2nd week
    Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon (NBC, Friday 8:00pm) - 0.7    8th week
    Elementary (CBS, Sunday 10:00pm) - 0.7    8th week
    The Carmichael Show (NBC, Sunday 9:00pm) - 0.7    1st week
    Crowded (NBC, Sunday 9:30pm) - 0.7    4th week

BOTTOM 10 SHOWS (TOTAL VIEWERS)
1. Bordertown (FOX, Sunday 7:00pm) - 1.2 million    9th week
2. The Grinder (FOX, Tuesday 9:30pm) - 1.5 million    20th week
3. New Girl (FOX, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 1.9 million    12th week
4. Beyond the Tank (ABC, Tuesday 10:00pm) - 2.0 million    4th week
    Brooklyn Nine-Nine (FOX, Tuesday 9:00pm) - 2.0 million    19th week
6. The Last Man on Earth (FOX, Sunday 9:30pm) - 2.1 million    16th week
7. American Grit (FOX, Thursday 9:00pm) - 2.2 million    2nd week
8. Bob's Burgers (FOX, Sunday 8:30pm) - 2.4 million    13th week
9. The Simpsons (FOX, Sunday 8:00pm) - 2.8 million    5th week
10. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC, Tuesday 9:00pm) - 2.9 million    5th week
      The Family (ABC, Sunday 9:00pm) - 2.9 million    3rd week

WINNERS OF THE NIGHT
Monday - Lucifer (FOX)    3rd week
Tuesday - Chicago Fire (NBC)    4th week
Wednesday - Survivor (CBS)    2nd week
Thursday - Mom (CBS)    2nd week
Friday - 20/20 (ABC)    3rd week
Sunday - America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC)    2nd week

LOSERS OF THE NIGHT
Monday - Dancing with the Stars (ABC)    2nd week
Tuesday - The Voice (NBC)    1st week
Wednesday - Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (CBS)    1st week
Thursday - Scandal (ABC)    3rd week
Friday - Dateline NBC (NBC)    2nd week
Sunday - The Carmichael Show (NBC)    1st week

MY TOP 5 EPISODES OF THE WEEK
1. Criminal Minds #254 "Devil's Backbone"    4th week
2. Chicago Med #14 "Hearts"    7th week
3. Mom #62 "Beast Mode and Old People Kissing"   8th week
4. Brooklyn Nine-Nine #68 "Greg and Larry"    8th week
5. Chicago Fire #88 "I Will Be Walking"    7th week

RATINGS RECAP: 4/24/16

ABC
7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos
Viewers: 5.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
8:00 Once Upon a Time
Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:00 The Family
Viewers: 2.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
10:00 Quantico
Viewers: 3.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0

CBS
7:00 60 Minutes
Viewers: 10.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
8:00 Madam Secretary
Viewers: 9.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
9:00 The Good Wife
Viewers: 8.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
10:00 Elementary
Viewers: 5.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7

NBC
7:00 Little Big Shots (Repeat)
Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7
8:00 Little Big Shots (Repeat)
Viewers: 7.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
9:00 The Carmichael Show
Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7
9:30 Crowded
Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7
10:00 Dateline NBC
Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

FOX
7:00 Bordertown
Viewers: 1.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4
7:30 The Simpsons (Repeat)
Viewers: 1.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6
8:00 The Simpsons
Viewers: 2.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
8:30 Bob's Burgers
Viewers: 2.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
9:00 Family Guy (Repeat)
Viewers: 2.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
9:30 The Last Man on Earth
Viewers: 2.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

On Sunday night, NBC had a repeat of Little Big Shots and that led to a big drop for The Carmichael Show. Without its big lead-in, Carmichael plunged 1.8 million viewers and four tenths in the demo. I know NBC loves this show but it has not proven itself worthy of a third season and this is the most glaring example of why. At 9:30pm, Crowded was down a million viewers and two tenths in the demo from last week's 9:30 episode. The only positive news is it held on 100% to its lead-in. At 10pm, Dateline NBC was down 1.6 million viewers and three tenths in the demo. On ABC, America's Funniest Home Videos was up two tenths in viewers and three tenths in the demo. At a 1.2 demo, it tied for the best demo of the night. For a 7pm show that has been on over 25 years! At 8pm, Once Upon a Time was up a tenth in viewers and even in the demo. At 9pm, The Family was down a tenth in viewers and even in the demo. Quantico closed out the night down two tenths in viewers and even in the demo.

It was a very steady night for CBS through the first three hours. At 7pm, 60 Minutes was down four tenths in viewers and even in the demo while Madam Secretary was even in viewers and up a tenth in the demo. These shows skew so old but very shows get this many total viewers on a regular basis. At 9pm, The Good Wife was down a tenth in viewers and even in the demo. At 10pm, Elementary was down three tenths in viewers and even in the demo. Finally on FOX, Bordertown was even in viewers and down a tenth in the demo. At 8pm, The Simpsons was up two tenths in viewers and even in the demo while Bob's Burgers was up two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. After another Family Guy repeat, The Last Man on Earth was down four tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo to tie a series low.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: The Carmichael Show (NBC)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/22/16

ABC
8:00 Last Man Standing 
Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
8:30 Dr. Ken
Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
9:00 Shark Tank
Viewers: 5.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
10:00 20/20
Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2

CBS
8:00 The Amazing Race
Viewers: 5.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
9:00 Hawaii Five-0
Viewers: 8.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
10:00 Blue Bloods (Repeat)
Viewers: 7.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

NBC
8:00 Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon
Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7
9:00 Grimm
Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
10:00 Dateline NBC
Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

FOX
8:00 Hell's Kitchen (Repeat)
Viewers: 1.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5
9:00 Hell's Kitchen
Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

On Friday night, ABC aired the season finales of their Friday comedies. Last Man Standing was down four tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo while Dr. Ken was down a tenth in viewers and the demo. Both shows tied series lows in the demo but they have done enough this season to get renewed. The only reason they wouldn't is if ABC can't strike a deal with Tim Allen/the studio of Last Man Standing to continue and that would have a domino effect on Dr. Ken. At 9pm, Shark Tank was down two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. At 10pm, 20/20 jumped six tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo thanks to its coverage of Prince's death. On CBS, The Amazing Race was down a tenth in viewers and even in the demo while Hawaii Five-0 was down three tenths in viewers and even in the demo. On NBC, Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon and Grimm were up a tenth in viewers and the demo while Dateline NBC was down half a million viewers and a tenth in the demo. Finally on FOX, Hell's Kitchen was even with last week.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: 20/20 (ABC)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Dateline NBC (NBC)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/21/16

ABC
8:00 Grey's Anatomy
Viewers: 7.7 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0
9:00 Scandal
Viewers: 6.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5
10:00 The Catch
Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

CBS
8:00 The Big Bang Theory
Viewers: 14.2 million, 18-49 demo: 3.2
8:30 The Odd Couple
Viewers: 8.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7
9:00 Mom
Viewers: 8.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8
9:30 2 Broke Girls
Viewers: 6.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7
10:00 Rush Hour
Viewers: 4.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0

NBC
8:00 Strong
Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
9:00 The Blacklist
Viewers: 7.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3
10:00 Game of Silence
Viewers: 3.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7

FOX
8:00 Bones
Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
9:00 American Grit
Viewers: 2.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7

On Thursday night, CBS had a new episode of The Big Bang Theory that propelled the entire lineup to rise. Big Bang itself was up seven tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo from the season low two weeks ago. At 8:30pm, The Odd Couple was up 1.5 million viewers and two tenths in the demo for a season high. This show seems to be improving its renewal chances each week it's on but we'll see what happens when it's also airing on Mondays. At 9pm, Mom had a great night as it was up eight tenths in viewers and three tenths in the demo. The viewer total is the best since February. At 9:30pm, 2 Broke Girls was up six tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo. Rush Hour won the very weak 10pm battle by rising four tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. On FOX, Bones was even while week two of American Grit was down two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo.

On ABC, Grey's Anatomy was down three tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo. It was a season low but it's still proving indestructible. At 9pm, Scandal was up a tenth in viewers but down two tenths in the demo to a new series low. At 10pm, The Catch was down two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo for a series low. How is ABC going to re-energize this brand next fall? Finally on NBC, it was another weak night for its new Thursday lineup. At 8pm, Strong was down three tenths in viewers and even in the demo. The Blacklist remained a rose among the thorns. It was up three tenths in viewers but down a tenth in the demo. At 10pm, Game of Silence was down half a million viewers and a tenth in the demo.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Mom (CBS)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Scandal (ABC)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/20/16

ABC
8:00 The Middle (Repeat)
Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
8:30 The Goldbergs (Repeat)
Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:00 Modern Family (Repeat)
Viewers: 4.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:30 Black-ish (Repeat)
Viewers: 3.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
10:00 Nashville
Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8

CBS
8:00 Survivor
Viewers: 9.3 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0
9:00 Criminal Minds
Viewers: 9.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7
10:00 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Viewers: 7.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3

NBC
8:00 Heartbeat
Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7
9:00 Law & Order: SVU (Repeat)
Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7
10:00 Chicago PD (Repeat)
Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8

FOX
8:00 Rosewood
Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:00 Empire
Viewers: 9.6 million, 18-49 demo: 3.7

On Wednesday night, FOX started things off with Rosewood up a tenth in viewers and even in the demo. At 9pm, Empire was down half a million viewers and a tenth in the demo. This was its lowest performance not counting Thanksgiving Eve, but it's so far above every other show. On CBS, Survivor was up nine tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo against limited competition. Criminal Minds was up three tenths in viewers and even in the demo. At 10pm, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders was down three tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo despite no competition in the 10pm hour. After overperforming last week, this was a disappointing showing. On ABC, Nashville followed comedy repeats and was down four tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. It was a series low in total viewers and tied a low in the demo. Finally on NBC, Heartbeat was up a tenth in viewers and even in the demo.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Survivor (CBS)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (CBS)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/19/16

ABC
8:00 Fresh Off the Boat (Repeat)
Viewers: 3.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
8:30 The Real O'Neals
Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
9:00 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Viewers: 2.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
10:00 Beyond the Tank
Viewers: 2.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5

CBS
8:00 NCIS
Viewers: 14.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9
9:00 NCIS: New Orleans
Viewers: 12.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6
10:00 Limitless
Viewers: 5.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1

NBC
8:00 The Voice
Viewers: 9.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8
9:00 Chicago Med
Viewers: 8.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6
10:00 Chicago Fire
Viewers: 8.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7

FOX
8:00 New Girl
Viewers: 1.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
9:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Viewers: 2.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
9:30 The Grinder
Viewers: 1.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6

On Tuesday night, NCIS went below a 2.0 demo for the first time ever, but just barely. It fell nine tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. So after staying at 2.0 or above since its debut in 2003, it has finally dipped into the 1s. Still, this is an incredibly powerful show in its 13th season. At 9pm, NCIS: New Orleans was down 1.2 million viewers and two tenths in the demo. At 10pm, Limitless was down half a million viewers and even in the demo. On NBC, The Voice had a very weak night as it fell a million viewers and half a demo point for its worst performance ever in a regular timeslot. This show is fading hard down the stretch this spring. But it didn't hurt the Chicago twins. Chicago Med was up a million viewers and a tenth in the demo while Chicago Fire had an even better night as it rose half a million viewers and two tenths in the demo. That's right, it was just a tenth behind The Voice in the demo!

On ABC, The Real O'Neals went below 1.0 for the first time as all of ABC's new shows have that dubious distinction. It was down seven tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo. The Real O'Neals has been having some positive weeks but this certainly won't help its chances. At 9pm, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was down a tenth in viewers and the demo. Beyond the Tank was down a tenth in viewers and even in the demo at 10pm. Finally on FOX, New Girl aired for an hour and was down eight tenths in viewers and three tenths in the demo to a series low. Having both The Voice and NCIS back in the hour surely didn't help. At 9pm, the season finale of Brooklyn Nine-Nine actually built on the New Girl lead-in. It was down a tenth in viewers but up a tenth in the demo. At 9:30pm, The Grinder was down a tenth in viewers and even in the demo.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Chicago Fire (NBC)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: The Voice (NBC)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/18/16

ABC
8:00 Dancing with the Stars
Viewers: 11.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6
10:00 Castle
Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0

CBS
8:00 Supergirl
Viewers: 6.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3
9:00 Scorpion
Viewers: 8.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5
10:00 NCIS: Los Angeles
Viewers: 7.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2

NBC
8:00 The Voice
Viewers: 10.1 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2
10:00 Blindspot
Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3

FOX
8:00 Gotham
Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:00 Lucifer
Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3

It was a rough Monday all around with nearly every show down. On ABC, Dancing with the Stars came crashing back down from Disney week as it fell 1.5 million viewers and four tenths in the demo. At 10pm, Castle was down half a million viewers and a tenth in the demo as news of major cast shakeups for a possible ninth season came out yesterday. On CBS, the season finale of Supergirl was even with last week. Though it hasn't been officially renewed, I think it will definitely come back but perhaps not in the same timeslot. At 9pm, Scorpion was down two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. At 10pm, NCIS: Los Angeles was down four tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo.

On NBC, The Voice continued to inch down, dropping three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. At 10pm, Blindspot was even in viewers and back down a tenth in the demo. This should not get to keep the Monday 10pm slot next season. Finally on FOX, Gotham was even with last week while the only bright spot of the whole night belonged to Lucifer, which rose four tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo. This is the first time it built on Gotham in the demo. It definitely earned its recent renewal with this performance.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Lucifer (FOX)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Dancing with the Stars (ABC)

WEEKLY RECAP: April 11-17, 2016

Here is my weekly recap for Week #30. Please note this only covers regularly scheduled shows (no sports, specials, repeats, or Saturday shows)

Check out Week #30 from last year.

TOP 10 SHOWS (18-49 DEMO)
1. Empire (FOX, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 3.8    13th week
2. The Voice (NBC, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.3    19th week
    The Voice (NBC, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 2.3    18th week
4. Modern Family (ABC, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 2.2    19th week
    Grey's Anatomy (ABC, Thursday 8:00pm) - 2.2    16th week
6. Dancing with the Stars (ABC, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.0    2nd week
7. The Goldbergs (ABC, Wednesday 8:30pm) - 1.9    14th week
    Survivor (CBS, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 1.9    16th week
9. The Middle (ABC, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 1.7    6th week
    Criminal Minds (CBS, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 1.7    8th week
    The Voice (NBC, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 1.7    Special Airing
    Little Big Shots (NBC, Sunday 8:00pm) - 1.7    6th week

TOP 10 SHOWS (TOTAL VIEWERS)
1. Dancing with the Stars (ABC, Monday 8:00pm) - 12.5 million    14th week
2. The Voice (NBC, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 10.8 million    16th week
3. Little Big Shots (NBC, Sunday 8:00pm) - 10.7 million    6th week
4. 60 Minutes (CBS, Sunday 7:00pm) - 10.5 million    22nd week
5. The Voice (NBC, Monday 8:00pm) - 10.4 million    19th week
    Blue Bloods (CBS, Friday 10:00pm) - 10.4 million    19th week
7. Empire (FOX, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 10.1 million    13th week
8. Madam Secretary (CBS, Sunday 8:00pm) - 9.6 million    16th week
9. The Voice (NBC, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 8.9 million    Special Airing
10. Criminal Minds (CBS, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 8.8 million    10th week

BOTTOM 10 SHOWS (18-49 DEMO)
1. Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life (FOX, Sunday 7:30pm) - 0.4    7th week
2. Beyond the Tank (ABC, Tuesday 10:00pm) - 0.5    6th week
    Bordertown (FOX, Sunday 7:00pm) - 0.5    6th week
4. The Grinder (FOX, Tuesday 9:30pm) - 0.6    18th week
    Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon (NBC, Friday 8:00pm) - 0.6    7th week
6. Elementary (CBS, Sunday 10:00pm) - 0.7    7th week
7. Strong (NBC, Thursday 8:00pm) - 0.8    1st week (NEW SHOW)
    Game of Silence (NBC, Thursday 10:00pm) - 0.8    1st week (NEW SHOW)
    American Grit (FOX, Thursday 9:00pm) - 0.8    1st week (NEW SHOW)
    Grimm (NBC, Friday 9:00pm) - 0.8    9th week
    The Family (ABC, Sunday 9:00pm) - 0.8    7th week

BOTTOM 10 SHOWS (TOTAL VIEWERS)
1. Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life (FOX, Sunday 7:30pm) - 1.0    8th week
2. Bordertown (FOX, Sunday 7:00pm) - 1.2 million    8th week
3. The Grinder (FOX, Tuesday 9:30pm) - 1.6 million    19th week
4. Beyond the Tank (ABC, Tuesday 10:00pm) - 2.1 million    3rd week
    Brooklyn Nine-Nine (FOX, Tuesday 9:00pm) - 2.1 million    18th week
6. Bob's Burgers (FOX, Sunday 8:30pm) - 2.2 million    12th week
7. American Grit (FOX, Thursday 9:00pm) - 2.4 million    1st week (NEW SHOW)
8. The Last Man on Earth (FOX, Sunday 9:30pm) - 2.5 million    15th week
9. New Girl (FOX, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 2.7 million    11th week
10. Family Guy (FOX, Sunday 9:00pm) - 2.9 million    14th week

WINNERS OF THE NIGHT
Monday - Dancing with the Stars (ABC)    4th week
Tuesday - New Girl (FOX)    3rd week
Wednesday - The Goldbergs (ABC)    3rd week
Thursday - The Blacklist (NBC)    3rd week
Friday - Blue Bloods (CBS)    6th week
Sunday - Dateline NBC (NBC)    2nd week

LOSERS OF THE NIGHT
Monday - Supergirl (CBS)    4th week
Tuesday - The Grinder (FOX)    5th week
Wednesday - Strong (NBC)    1st week (NEW SHOW)
Thursday - American Grit (FOX)    1st week (NEW SHOW)
Friday - Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon (NBC)    1st week
Sunday - Elementary (CBS)    2nd week

MY TOP 5 EPISODES OF THE WEEK
1. Black-ish #44 "Johnson & Johnson"    8th week
2. The Middle #164 "Survey Says..."    9th week
3. The Goldbergs #68 "Rush"    13th week
4. Mom #61 "Caperberries and a Glass Eye"    7th week
5. New Girl #108 "300 Feet"    11th week

RATINGS RECAP: 4/17/16

ABC
7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos (Repeat)
Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
8:00 Once Upon a Time
Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:00 The Family
Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
10:00 Quantico
Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0

CBS
7:00 60 Minutes
Viewers: 10.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
8:00 Madam Secretary
Viewers: 9.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
9:00 The Good Wife
Viewers: 8.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
10:00 Elementary
Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7

NBC
7:00 Little Big Shots (Repeat)
Viewers: 5.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
8:00 Little Big Shots
Viewers: 10.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7
9:00 Crowded
Viewers: 5.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
9:30 Crowded
Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
10:00 Dateline NBC
Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2

FOX
7:00 Bordertown
Viewers: 1.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5
7:30 Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life
Viewers: 1.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4
8:00 The Simpsons (Repeat)
Viewers: 2.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
8:30 Bob's Burgers
Viewers: 2.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
9:00 Family Guy
Viewers: 2.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4
9:30 The Last Man on Earth
Viewers: 2.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1

On Sunday night, FOX was new except for The Simpsons. Both Bordertown and the final scheduled airing of Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life were ridiculously low. At 8:30pm, Bob's Burgers was down two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. At 9pm, Family Guy was new for the first time since March 13 and it was down a tenth in viewers and even in the demo. With a 1.4 demo, it was the top scripted option of the night. At 9:30pm, The Last Man on Earth was down two tenths in viewers and even in the demo. On NBC, Little Big Shots was back down 1.6 million viewers and three tenths in the demo from last week's spike for a new series low. This is still a success story but not the huge smash it was out of the gate. Two episodes of Crowded aired in the 9pm hour. The 9pm episode was on par with last week's episode of The Carmichael Show while the 9:30pm episode was down two tenths in viewers and even in the demo from last week's Crowded. At 10pm, Dateline NBC remained a decent performer, rising 1.1 million viewers and a tenth in the demo.

It was a rough night for CBS. At 7pm, 60 Minutes was down big from last week's Masters-fueled edition. At 8pm, Madam Secretary was down three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo for a series low. It was the first time it went below a 1.0 in the demo. At 9pm, The Good Wife was up 1.1 million viewers and a tenth in the demo from its last airing three weeks ago. At 10pm, Elementary was down half a million viewers and two tenths in the demo from last week's regular timeslot episode. It was a new series low for Elementary and this seems just as weak, if not weaker, than CSI: Cyber. Finally on ABC, Once Upon a Time was even with last week. At a mere 1.2 demo, it was the second highest scripted show of the night. At 9pm, The Family was down two tenths in viewers and even in the demo. Quantico closed out the night up a tenth in viewers and down a tenth in the demo.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Dateline NBC (NBC)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Elementary (CBS)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/15/16

ABC
8:00 Last Man Standing
Viewers: 6.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
8:30 Dr. Ken
Viewers: 4.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
9:00 Shark Tank
Viewers: 5.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3
10:00 20/20
Viewers: 5.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0

CBS
8:00 The Amazing Race
Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
9:00 Hawaii Five-0
Viewers: 8.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
10:00 Blue Bloods
Viewers: 10.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3

NBC
8:00 Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon
Viewers: 3.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6
9:00 Grimm
Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
10:00 Dateline NBC
Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0

FOX
8:00 Hell's Kitchen (Repeat)
Viewers: 1.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5
9:00 Hell's Kitchen
Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Blue Bloods (CBS)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon (NBC)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/14/16

ABC
8:00 Grey's Anatomy
Viewers: 8.0 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2
10:00 The Catch
Viewers: 4.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0

CBS
8:00 The Big Bang Theory (Repeat)
Viewers: 8.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6
8:30 The Odd Couple
Viewers; 7.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5
9:00 Mom
Viewers: 7.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5
9:30 2 Broke Girls
Viewers: 6.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5
10:00 Rush Hour
Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

NBC
8:00 Strong
Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
9:00 The Blacklist
Viewers: 6.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4
10:00 Game of Silence
Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8

FOX
8:00 Bones
Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
9:00 American Grit
Viewers: 2.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8

On Thursday night, FOX had a new lineup with American Idol now over. Bones returned after being off since December 10 and it only managed to tie that day's ratings. It is so far past its prime so an announced final season for next year was a smart idea. It was still better than American Grit, which was ignored for its series premiere with 2.4 million viewers and a 0.8 demo. This looks to be a show that will be quickly forgotten but will probably air out the string. On CBS, a repeat of The Big Bang Theory led off the night. Despite a much lower lead-in, The Odd Couple was down just half a million viewers and even in the demo. After a very disappointing start to its season last week, this was a much more promising result. At 9pm, Mom was up three tenths in viewers and even in the demo while 2 Broke Girls was up four tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. Rush Hour closed out the night down half a million viewers and even in the demo.

NBC debuted its third new Thursday lineup this season and the results were pretty awful. Once again, it was The Blacklist as a bright spot, rising three tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo. This show continues to impress when it has had no help in over a year since it moved to Thursday. At 8pm, the time period of Strong dropped two tenths in the demo from its weak Wednesday debut. And it was even worse for Game of Silence, which didn't carry anything over from its Voice preview, plunging six tenths in the demo from Tuesday's premiere. Both bookends to The Blacklist had pitiful 0.8 demos and will surely be one and done options here. So far, only Shades of Blue has shown any hope of being a Blacklist companion. Finally on ABC, a two hour Grey's Anatomy was up six tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. It provided a stronger lead-in for The Catch but the new TGIT show was down a tenth in viewers and the demo. It did manage to win the 10pm hour, albeit with a very weak 1.0 demo.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: The Blacklist (NBC)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: American Grit (FOX)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/13/16

ABC
8:00 The Middle
Viewers: 7.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7
8:30 The Goldbergs
Viewers: 6.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9
9:00 Modern Family
Viewers: 7.4 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2
9:30 Black-ish
Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5
10:00 Nashville
Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

CBS
8:00 Survivor
Viewers: 8.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9
9:00 Criminal Minds
Viewers: 8.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7
10:00 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
Viewers: 7.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5

NBC
8:00 The Voice
Viewers: 8.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7
9:00 Strong
Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0

FOX
8:00 Rosewood
Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:00 Empire
Viewers: 10.1 million, 18-49 demo: 3.8

On Wednesday night, NBC had a series premiere with Strong but it was ignored with a mere 3.3 million viewers and 1.0 demo. This doesn't bode well for its Thursday 8pm chances. Earlier in the night, The Voice aired a special Wednesday episode. Though it aired at a special time, it was still a new series low for a non-clip show episode. On CBS, Survivor was down six tenths in viewers and even in the demo. At 9pm, Criminal Minds was down four tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo as it's once again losing steam now that it's facing Empire again. Who would have guessed such a strong crossover audience between those two shows? Still, the return of Criminal Minds helped the spinoff, Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders, rise to its best numbers since week two. It was up nine tenths in viewers and three tenths in the demo from last week's 10pm episode. This was the kind of performance it needed and probably helps cement an already likely renewal.

On ABC, The Middle was dead even with last week while The Goldbergs was in the only show in the block to go up, rising a tenth in viewers and the demo. At 9pm, Modern Family saw a new series low in the demo. It fell a tenth in viewers and the demo. The Goldbergs was not that far off from a show that it used to come nowhere near. At 9:30pm, Black-ish also saw a new series low, rising two tenths in viewers but falling a tenth in the demo. At 10pm, Nashville was up a tenth in viewers and even in the demo. Finally on FOX, Rosewood was down seven tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo. At 9pm, Empire was down 1.2 million viewers and half a demo point from last week's American Idol infused episode. The only episodes of Empire that did worse or the same were the series premiere and the Thanksgiving Eve episode.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: The Goldbergs (ABC)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Strong (NBC)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/12/16

ABC
8:00 Fresh Off the Boat (Repeat)
Viewers: 3.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
8:30 The Real O'Neals (Repeat)
Viewers: 2.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7
9:00 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
10:00 Beyond the Tank
Viewers: 2.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5

CBS
8:00 NCIS: New Orleans (Repeat)
Viewers: 9.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:00 NCIS (Repeat)
Viewers: 10.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3
10:00 NCIS: New Orleans (Repeat)
Viewers: 9.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2

NBC
8:00 The Voice
Viewers: 10.8 million, 18-49 demo: 2.3
10:00 Game of Silence
Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4

FOX
8:00 New Girl
Viewers: 2.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
8:30 Grandfathered (Repeat)
Viewers: 1.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6
9:00 Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Viewers: 2.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
9:30 The Grinder
Viewers: 1.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6

On Tuesday night, NBC had another post-Voice premiere. First up, The Voice was down three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo from its last regular Tuesday episode. It led into a 1.4 demo premiere for Game of Silence. This is on par with what Blindspot did on Monday night. It showed at least a little bit of hope but the competition was very light so I'm not confident it'll be able to do much of anything in its regular Thursday slot. On ABC, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was up two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo while Beyond the Tank was also up two tenths in viewers but even in the demo. Finally on FOX, New Girl was up half a million viewers and a tenth in the demo for its best performance in over a month. Brooklyn Nine-Nine was down six tenths in viewers and even in the demo from last week's 9:30pm episode. The Grinder was up a tenth in viewers and even in the demo.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: New Girl (FOX)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: The Grinder (FOX)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/11/16

ABC
8:00 Dancing with the Stars
Viewers: 12.5 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0
10:00 Castle
Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1

CBS
8:00 Supergirl
Viewers: 6.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3
9:00 Scorpion
Viewers: 8.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6
10:00 NCIS: Los Angeles
Viewers: 8.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3

NBC
8:00 The Voice
Viewers: 10.4 million, 18-49 demo: 2.3
10:00 Blindspot
Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4

FOX
8:00 Gotham
Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:00 Lucifer
Viewers: 3.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1

On ABC, Disney Night helped Dancing with the Stars surge eight tenths in viewers and three tenths in the demo. Castle was even at 10pm. It has hit a 1.1 demo for six straight episodes. With Dancing's rise came another drop for The Voice on NBC, which was even in viewers but down two tenths in the demo. At 10pm, Blindspot was even in viewers and up a tenth in the demo. On CBS, Supergirl gave back all of its spike for its crossover week. It was down 1.1 million viewers and four tenths in the demo. At 9pm, Scorpion was down a tenth in viewers and even in the demo. NCIS: Los Angeles was down seven tenths in viewers and up a tenth in the demo. Finally on FOX, Gotham was down a tenth in viewers and the demo while Lucifer was down four tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. It was a new series low for both shows.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Dancing with the Stars (ABC)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Supergirl (CBS)

RENEWAL ALERT: New Girl

It came a little later than some other FOX shows, but New Girl has been renewed for a sixth season. The show was held to midseason this year and some thought it might be nearing the end. But it has done better this year than last year both creatively and in the ratings. Despite anemic Tuesday ratings, New Girl has consistently been the best of the block. This leaves just Grandfathered, The Grinder, and Sleepy Hollow as bubble scripted shows for FOX.

WEEKLY RECAP: April 4-10, 2016

Here is my weekly recap for Week #29. Please note this only covers regularly scheduled shows (no sports, specials, repeats, or Saturday shows)

Check out Week #29 of last year.

TOP 10 SHOWS (18-49 DEMO)
1. Empire (FOX, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 4.3    12th week
2. The Big Bang Theory (CBS, Thursday 8:00pm) - 3.1    19th week
3. American Idol (FOX, Thursday 8:00pm) - 3.0    11th week
4. The Voice (NBC, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.5    18th week
5. Modern Family (ABC, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 2.3    18th week
6. American Idol (FOX, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 2.2    9th week
7. Grey's Anatomy (ABC, Thursday 8:00pm) - 2.1    15th week
8. NCIS (CBS, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 2.0    16th week
    Little Big Shots (NBC, Sunday 8:00pm) - 2.0    5th week
10. Survivor (CBS, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 1.9    15th week

TOP 10 SHOWS (TOTAL VIEWERS)
1. NCIS (CBS, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 15.7 million    19th week
2. The Big Bang Theory (CBS, Thursday 8:00pm) - 13.5 million    19th week
3. American Idol (FOX, Thursday 8:00pm) - 13.3 million    8th week
4. NCIS: New Orleans (CBS, Tuesday 9:00pm) - 12.3 million    19th week
    Little Big Shots (NBC, Sunday 8:00pm) - 12.3 million    5th week
6. 60 Minutes (CBS, Sunday 7:30pm) - 12.0 million    21st week
7. Dancing with the Stars (ABC, Monday 8:00pm) - 11.7 million    13th week
8. Empire (FOX, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 11.3 million    12th week
9. The Voice (NBC, Monday 8:00pm) - 10.4 million    18th week
    Blue Bloods (CBS, Friday 10:00pm) - 10.4 million    18th week

BOTTOM 10 SHOWS (18-49 DEMO)
1. Beyond the Tank (ABC, Tuesday 10:00pm) - 0.5    5th week
    Bordertown (FOX, Sunday 7:00pm) - 0.5    5th week
    Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life (FOX, Sunday 7:30pm) - 0.5    6th week
4. Heartbeat (NBC, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 0.7    2nd week
    Sleepy Hollow (FOX, Friday 8:00pm) - 0.7    17th week
6. Hell's Kitchen (FOX, Friday 9:00pm) - 0.8    2nd week
    The Family (ABC, Sunday 9:00pm) - 0.8    6th week
8. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC, Tuesday 9:00pm) - 0.9    2nd week
    Brooklyn Nine-Nine (FOX, Tuesday 9:30pm) - 0.9    4th week
    Nashville (ABC, Wednesday 10:00pm) - 0.9    7th week
    Rush Hour (CBS, Thursday 10:00pm) - 0.9    1st week
    Dr. Ken (ABC, Friday 8:30pm) - 0.9    2nd week
    Grimm (NBC, Friday 9:00pm) - 0.9    8th week
    Dateline NBC (NBC, Friday 10:00pm) - 0.9    12th week
    America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC, Sunday 7:00pm) - 0.9    7th week
    Elementary (CBS, Sunday 9:30pm) - 0.9    Special Airing
    Elementary (CBS, Sunday 10:30pm) - 0.9    6th week
    Crowded (NBC, Sunday 9:30pm) - 0.9    3rd week

BOTTOM 10 SHOWS (TOTAL VIEWERS)
1. Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life (FOX, Sunday 7:30pm) - 1.1 million    7th week
2. Bordertown (FOX, Sunday 7:00pm) - 1.2 million    7th week
3. Beyond the Tank (ABC, Tuesday 10:00pm) - 1.9 million    2nd week
4. Bob's Burgers (FOX, Sunday 8:30pm) - 2.4 million    11th week
5. The Simpsons (FOX, Sunday 8:00pm) - 2.6 million    4th week
6. Brooklyn Nine-Nine (FOX, Tuesday 9:00pm) - 2.7 million    17th week
    Sleepy Hollow (FOX, Friday 8:00pm) - 2.7 million    11th week
    The Last Man on Earth (FOX, Sunday 9:30pm) - 2.7 million    14th week
9. Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (ABC, Tuesday 9:00pm) - 2.8 million    4th week
10. Hell's Kitchen (FOX, Friday 9:00pm) - 3.0 million    5th week

WINNERS OF THE NIGHT
Monday - Dancing with the Stars (ABC)    3rd week
Tuesday - The Real O'Neals (ABC)    1st week
Wednesday - American Idol (FOX)    3rd week
Thursday - American Idol (FOX)    2nd week
Friday - Blue Bloods (CBS)    5th week
Sunday - Little Big Shots (NBC)    3rd week

LOSERS OF THE NIGHT
Monday - Blindspot (NBC)    4th week
Tuesday - Chicago Med (NBC)    1st week
Wednesday - Heartbeat (ABC)     2nd week
Thursday - The Odd Couple (CBS)    1st week (New Season)
Friday - Last Man Standing (ABC)    1st week
Sunday - America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC)    1st week

MY TOP 5 EPISODES OF THE WEEK
1. The Goldbergs #67 "Dungeons and Dragons, Anyone?"    12th week
2. The Middle #163 "Crushed"    8th week
3. Chicago Fire #87 "On the Warpath"    6th week
4. Chicago Med #13 "Us"    6th week
5. Mom #60 "Cornflakes and the Hair of Three Men"    6th week

RATINGS RECAP: 4/10/16

ABC
7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos
Viewers: 4.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
8:00 Once Upon a Time
Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:00 The Family
Viewers: 3.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
10:00 Quantico
Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1

CBS
7:00 Masters Tournament Overrun
Viewers: 13.9 million, 18-49 demo: 2.5
7:30 60 Minutes
Viewers: 12.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6
8:30 Madam Secretary
Viewers: 9.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
9:30 Elementary
Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
10:30 Elementary
Viewers: 6.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

NBC
7:00 Little Big Shots (Repeat)
Viewers: 5.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
8:00 Little Big Shots
Viewers: 12.3 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0
9:00 The Carmichael Show
Viewers: 5.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
9:30 Crowded
Viewers: 4.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
10:00 Dateline NBC
Viewers: 4.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1

FOX
7:00 Bordertown
Viewers: 1.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5
7:30 Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life
Viewers: 1.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5
8:00 The Simpsons
Viewers: 2.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
8:30 Bob's Burgers
Viewers: 2.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
9:00 Family Guy (Repeat)
Viewers: 2.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
9:30 The Last Man on Earth
Viewers: 2.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1

On Sunday night, NBC took advantage of no Easter or Country Music problems and that helped Little Big Shots get its best numbers in three weeks. It was up a million viewers and two tenths in the demo. It got back to a 2.0 demo but its early heights seem to be unreachable at this point. At 9pm, The Carmichael Show and Crowded were both up seven tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. At 10pm, Dateline NBC was up 1.1 million viewers and a good three tenths in the demo. CBS's lineup started half an hour late due to an overrun from the Master's Tournament. The bigger lead-in helped 60 Minutes rise 2.5 million viewers and half a demo point. Madam Secretary was up 1.4 million viewers and a tenth in the demo. Two episodes of Elementary followed and they were both up a tenth in the demo from the two episode that have aired on Sundays so far.

On ABC, America's Funniest Home Videos was down a tenth in viewers and the demo but the trio of dramas were all up a tenth in the demo for a second straight week. In terms of total viewers, Once Upon a Time was even, The Family was up a tenth, and Quantico was down a tenth. Finally on FOX, everything was at least up a little bit though Bordertown and Cooper Barrett's Guide to Surviving Life only inched up to a 0.5 demo. At 8pm, The Simpsons was up three tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo. Bob's Burgers was up three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo from last week's 8:30pm episode. After a repeat of Family Guy, The Last Man on Earth was up six tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Little Big Shots (NBC)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC)

RENEWAL ALERT: Lucifer, Rosewood

FOX announced this week that it has renewed freshman dramas Lucifer and Rosewood for second seasons.

Lucifer was not much of a surprise as it premiered to strong numbers behind The X-Files and held on well for that show's run. It seemed like it might be in trouble when Gotham returned, but it has proven to be a very capable partner to Gotham as they have been close to even in the demo the last couple weeks.

Rosewood has better raw numbers than Lucifer, but it's pickup is more of a surprise to me. Unlike Lucifer, it very clearly does not seem to have much of its own audience. It had a good fall because it would lead into Empire and the half hour numbers reflected that. When it had to air in March without Empire, it plummeted in the ratings. It seems like this show is doomed to fail unless it's paired with Empire, and why would FOX waste Empire on a show like this again next season?

Still not renewed but likely to be for FOX are New Girl, Family Guy, The X-Files and probably Grandfathered. The Grinder and Sleepy Hollow are on the bubble while the other scripted shows are most likely dead.

RATINGS RECAP: 4/8/16

ABC
8:00 Last Man Standing
Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0
8:30 Dr. Ken
Viewers: 4.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
9:00 Shark Tank
Viewers: 5.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
10:00 20/20
Viewers: 5.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1

CBS
8:00 The Amazing Race
Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
9:00 Hawaii Five-0
Viewers: 8.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1
10:00 Blue Bloods
Viewers: 10.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2

NBC
8:00 Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon (Repeat)
Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6
9:00 Grimm
Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9
10:00 Dateline NBC
Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

FOX
8:00 Sleepy Hollow
Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7
9:00 Hell's Kitchen
Viewers: 2.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8

On Friday night, FOX aired the third season finale of Sleepy Hollow and it was up four tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. It reportedly still has a chance of returning but I lean towards thinking it will get cancelled as all buzz is gone for this show. At 9pm, Hell's Kitchen was up a tenth in viewers and even in the demo. On ABC, Last Man Standing was down six tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo for a new series low. Dr. Ken was down half a million viewers and a tenth in the demo, tying a series low. Shark Tank was down seven tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. 20/20 was the only show that was up, rising three tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. CBS was even in the demo across the board. In total viewers, The Amazing Race was down a tenth in viewers, Hawaii Five-0 was up a tenth, and Blue Bloods was even. Finally on NBC, Grimm was up two tenths in viewers and even in the demo while Dateline NBC was also up four tenths in viewers but even in the demo.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: Blue Bloods (CBS)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: Last Man Standing (ABC)

RATINGS RECAP: 4/7/16

ABC
8:00 Grey's Anatomy
Viewers: 7.4 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1
9:00 Scandal
Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7
10:00 The Catch
Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1

CBS
8:00 The Big Bang Theory
Viewers: 13.5 million, 18-49 demo: 3.1
8:30 The Odd Couple
Viewers: 7.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5
9:00 Mom
Viewers: 7.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5
9:30 2 Broke Girls
Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4
10:00 Rush Hour
Viewers: 4.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9

NBC
8:00 Little Big Shots (Repeat)
Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8
9:00 The Blacklist
Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2
10:00 Law & Order: SVU (Repeat)
Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8

FOX
8:00 American Idol
Viewers: 13.3 million, 18-49 demo: 3.0

On Thursday night, FOX bid farewell to American Idol as it ended its long run with 13.3 million viewers and a 3.0 demo. It was up big from recent season finales and delivered its best total viewer count since February 2014. But it only tied the demo from its season premiere and came nowhere near its all-time heights of over 30 million viewers and over 15 in the demo, though I don't think anyone expected it to come anywhere close to that. An announced final season helped this show be stronger than last spring, but it is clearly time to go. It was once a game-changer but the buzz eventually died down and the downward trend was irreversible. On ABC, Grey's Anatomy was down four tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo, but it had another great week. At 9pm, Scandal was down half a million viewers and even in the demo. The Catch actually managed to rise a tenth in the demo though it dropped two tenths in the demo. I'm doubt that's enough to alter its chances. Finally on NBC, The Blacklist was new for the first time since February 25. It was up four tenths in viewers and down a tenth in the demo, tying a series low.

CBS took a hit against the competition with four of five shows hitting or tying a series low in the demo. The only one that didn't was The Big Bang Theory, but the veteran comedy posted its worst showing since May 19, 2008, its first season. It could very well dip back into the 2s for the first time since that first season. It fell seven tenths in viewers and a rough four tenths in the demo. At 8:30pm, The Odd Couple returned for its second season by tying a series low and posting less than 50% retention out of Big Bang. Though Bang was down big, this seems weaker than Life in Pieces. It will air 13 episodes across Mondays and Thursdays over the next month and a half, but that might be it. At 9pm, Mom was down seven tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo while 2 Broke Girls was up two tenths in viewers but down two tenths in the demo. At 10pm, week two of Rush Hour was down three tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo. If its fate wasn't sealed with its premiere, it certainly is now.

WINNER OF THE NIGHT: American Idol (FOX)
LOSER OF THE NIGHT: The Odd Couple (CBS)