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ABC 8:00 The Bachelorette Viewers: 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 10:00 Mistresses Viewers: 2.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 CBS 8:00 Scorpion (Repeat) Viewers: 4.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 9:00 Scorpion (Repeat) Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 10:00 Person of Interest Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 NBC 8:00 NHL Stanley Cup Finals Game 1 Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 FOX 8:00 So You Think You Can Dance Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 Houdini & Doyle Viewers: 2.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5

ABC 7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos (Repeat) Viewers: 3.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 8:00 Movie: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Viewers: 2.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 CBS 7:00 60 Minutes Viewers: 6.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 8:00 Undercover Boss (Repeat) Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 9:00 The Good Wife (Repeat) Viewers: 3.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.3 10:00 Elementary (Repeat) Viewers: 2.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.3 NBC 7:00 Dateline: On Assignment Viewers: 3.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4 8:00 The Carmichael Show Viewers: 2.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4 8:30 The Carmichael Show (Repeat) Viewers: 1.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.3 9:00 American Ninja Warrior Special Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 FOX 7:00 NASCAR Sprint Cup Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3

ABC 8:00 500 Questions Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 9:00 Shark Tank (Repeat) Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 10:00 20/20 Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 CBS 8:00 Undercover Boss (Repeat) Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 9:00 Hawaii Five-0 (Repeat) Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 10:00 Blue Bloods (Repeat) Viewers: 5.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 NBC 8:00 Caught on Camera with Nick Cannon Viewers: 3.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 9:00 Dateline NBC Viewers: 4.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 FOX 8:00 The Simpsons (Repeat) Viewers: 1.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4 8:30 The Simpsons (Repeat) Viewers: 1.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4 9:00 Coupled (Repeat) Viewers: 0.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.3

ABC 8:00 500 Questions Viewers: 5.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 10:00 Modern Family (Repeat) Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 10:30 Black-ish (Repeat) Viewers: 2.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 CBS 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (Repeat) Viewers: 7.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 8:30 Life in Pieces (Repeat) Viewers: 5.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 Mom (Repeat) Viewers: 5.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:30 The Odd Couple (Repeat) Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 10:00 Code Black (Repeat) Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 NBC 8:00 Strong Viewers: 2.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 9:00 Red Nose Day Viewers: 2.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 FOX 8:00 Bones Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 9:00 American Grit Viewers: 1.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5

ABC 8:00 Movie: Finding Nemo Viewers: 4.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 10:00 Nashville Viewers: 4.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 CBS 8:00 The Price is Right Primetime Special Viewers: 6.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 9:00 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 10:00 Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders Viewers: 5.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 NBC 8:00 Heartbeat Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 9:00 Law & Order: SVU Viewers: 7.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 10:00 Chicago PD Viewers: 6.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 FOX 8:00 Rosewood Viewers: 3.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 Wayward Pines Viewers: 3.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 On Wednesday night, ABC said goodbye to Nashville after four seasons. It didn't get much attention but did rise half a million viewers and a tenth in the demo. The studio is shopping the show elsewhere but it's definitely the end of the road on ABC for the music drama. Earlier in the night, a showing of Finding Nemo b...

ABC 8:00 Fresh Off the Boat Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 8:30 The Real O'Neals Viewers: 4.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 9:00 Dancing with the Stars Viewers: 10.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 CBS 8:00 The Price is Right Primetime Special Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 9:00 Person of Interest Viewers: 5.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 10:00 Person of Interest Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 NBC 8:00 The Voice Recap Special Viewers: 7.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 9:00 The Voice Viewers: 10.6 million, 18-49 demo: 2.2 FOX 8:00 Hotel Hell Viewers: 2.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 Coupled Viewers: 1.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 On Tuesday night, it was finale night for the two big competition franchises but they once again seemed to tear each other down resulting in disappointments for both. On ABC, Dancing with the Stars had a decent 10.5 million viewers but a very old skewing and disappointing 1.6 demo. It had a 2.4 demo for its fall finale (though th...

Today is the final day of the 2015-16 season and that means time for some miscellaneous awards that I always end the season with. The blog will updated but quiet this summer as usual. Have a great summer! Past Miscellaneous Awards:  2014-15     2013-14     2012-13     2011-12     2010-11 BEST RETURNING COMEDY New Girl (FOX) - Now two years removed from its horrible third season, New Girl has come all the way back to being the irreverent, hilarious comedy it appeared to be the first two seasons. New Girl hit all the right marks this year with the wonderful arc leading up to Schmidt and Cece's wedding. Zooey Deschanel was gone on maternity leave for several episodes and the show didn't miss a beat. The departure of Damon Wayans Jr. from the cast also was a win for me because I never liked his character. They didn't try to replace him, they just focused on the core five characters and had a fantastic season from top to bottom. RUNNER-UP...

ABC 8:00 Dancing with the Stars Viewers: 12.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9 9:00 The Bachelorette Viewers: 6.6 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 CBS 8:00 The Price is Right Primetime Special Viewers: 6.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 9:00 The Odd Couple Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:30 The Odd Couple Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 10:00 Person of Interest Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 NBC 8:00 The Voice Viewers: 10.3 million, 18-49 demo: 2.0 10:00 Blindspot Viewers; 5.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 FOX 8:00 Gotham Viewers: 3.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 9:00 Houdini & Doyle Viewers: 2.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 On Monday night, The Bachelorette got ABC's summer season off to a good start. With a 2.0 demo, it topped the night and beat both performance finales of Dancing with the Stars and The Voice . Like The Bachelor, The Bachelorette is a beast in the demo. Speaking of Dancing , it was up seven tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo for its ...

Here is my weekly recap for Week #35. Please note this only covers regularly scheduled shows (no sports, specials, repeats, or Saturday shows) TOP 10 SHOWS (18-49 DEMO) 1. Empire (FOX, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 4.1     18th week 2. NCIS (CBS, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 2.6     20th week 3. Grey's Anatomy (ABC, Thursday 8:00pm) - 2.3     21st week 4. The Voice (NBC, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.1     24th week     Modern Family (ABC, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 2.1     22nd week     Survivor (CBS, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 2.1     21st week 7. The Goldbergs (ABC, Wednesday 8:30pm) - 1.9     17th week 8. NCIS: New Orleans (CBS, Tuesday 9:00pm) - 1.8     5th week     The Voice (NBC, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 1.8     22nd week 10. Dancing with the Stars (ABC, Monday 8:00pm) - 1.7     5th week       Mike & Molly (CBS, Monday 8:30pm) - 1.7     1st week     ...

ABC 7:00 America's Funniest Home Videos Viewers: 4.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 8:00 Billboard Music Awards Viewers: 9.8 million, 18-49 demo: 3.2 CBS 7:00 60 Minutes Viewers: 8.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 8:00 60 Minutes Viewers: 6.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 Undercover Boss Viewers: 4.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 10:00 Undercover Boss Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 NBC 7:00 Dateline: On Assignment Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 8:00 Little Big Shots (Repeat) Viewers: 4.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 9:00 The Carmichael Show Viewers: 2.6 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 9:30 Crowded Viewers: 2.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.4 10:00 Dateline NBC Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 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: 2.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 8:30 Bob's Burgers Viewers: 2.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 9:00 Family Guy Viewers: 2.6 milli...

Here is my recap of the new dramas of the 2015-16 season! Tomorrow, check back for my final season in review post with some miscellaneous awards! Past Years:  2014-15     2013-14     2012-13     2011-12     2010-11 BEST NEW DRAMA American Crime Story (FX) - I don't usually include cable shows on here because I don't usually watch cable shows. But I watched this one and it's more than deserving of the "Best New Drama" title. It'll be hard to top the gripping first season of this show, focused on OJ Simpson and the "Trial of the Century." Painstakingly detailed and evocative of its mid 1990s setting, this show had brilliant performances from top to bottom. Even though everyone knew how this story ended, it didn't make it any less gripping or fascinating with its very balanced yet very pointed look at the biggest news story in a generation. RUNNER-UP: Chicago Med (NBC) - I am not even going to apologize for liking the Chicago shows. I ...

To close out the 2015-16 season, here is the first of three days of recaps... first, a look at the new comedies of the year! Past Years:  2014-15     2013-14     2012-13     2011-12     2010-11 BEST NEW COMEDY Superstore (NBC) - NBC's comedy department got a pulse again with the arrival of Superstore , a fresh workplace sitcom that has all the ingredients to be a classic in the making. It has great performances, hilarious characters, ample opportunities for funny moments with extras, and even some heartfelt moments. While it is reminiscent of The Office , it has a sweeter edge to it. It didn't hit its mark in every episode of its freshman season but all the tools are there and I have a feeling this could be a show that gets even better in season two. RUNNER-UP: Grandfathered (FOX) - I enjoyed Grandfathered but I'm also not mourning its demise. I watched the full season and enjoyed it but I could take or leave it. It had a very strong...

ABC 8:00 Beyond the Tank Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 Shark Tank Viewers: 5.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 10:00 20/20 Viewers: 5.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.2 CBS 8:00 I Love Lucy Superstar Special Viewers: 5.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 Undercover Boss Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 10:00 Blue Bloods (Repeat) Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 NBC 8:00 Grimm Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 10:00 Dateline NBC Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 FOX 8:00 Movie: Easy A Viewers: 1.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 On Friday night, NBC had a two hour season finale of Grimm . It was up six tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. That led into Dateline NBC , which was up two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. On ABC, Beyond the Tank was up four tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo. The season finale of Shark Tank was up two tenths in viewers and a tenth in the demo while 20/20 surged six tenths in viewers and three tenths in t...

ABC 8:00 Grey's Anatomy Viewers: 8.2 million, 18-49 demo: 2.3 9:00 The Catch Viewers: 4.0 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 CBS 8:00 The Big Bang Theory (Repeat) Viewers: 8.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 8:30 The Odd Couple Viewers: 7.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 9:00 Mom Viewers: 8.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 9:30 The Odd Couple Viewers: 6.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 10:00 Rush Hour Viewers: 4.1 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 NBC 8:00 Strong Viewers: 2.5 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 9:00 The Blacklist Viewers: 6.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 10:00 Game of Silence Viewers: 3.2 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 FOX 8:00 Bones Viewers: 4.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 9:00 American Grit Viewers: 1.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.6 On Thursday night, Grey's Anatomy on ABC   wrapped up a fantastically successful season by rising four tenths in viewers and two tenths in the demo for its season finale. I think this show may have had the most impressive season of anything on TV. At 9pm, the two hour ...

Here is my snap judgment of the new shows based on their trailers. Of course not all trailers are available (NBC's entire midseason) but of the ones that are available, here's my favorite to least favorite! 1.  Designated Survivor (ABC, Wednesdays 10pm) - Looks gripping and fascinating. Love the premise. 2.  Making History (FOX, Midseason) - I didn't expect to like this but I thought it was the funniest comedy trailer. 3.  Pitch (FOX, Midseason) - Love the concept, looks like it has the potential to be a beautiful character drama. 4.  This is Us  (NBC, Tuesdays 9pm) - Same creator as Pitch and you can tell. This has been a huge hit on the internet in the past couple days and I can see why. 5.  Speechless (ABC, Wednesdays 8:30pm) - I didn't think this seemed very funny but I am fascinated by the premise. 6.  Bull (CBS, Tuesdays 9pm) - Another interesting premise, Michael Weatherly looks great in this. 7.  Shots Fired (FOX, Midseason) ...

ABC 8:00 The Middle Viewers: 6.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 8:30 The Goldbergs Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.9 9:00 Modern Family Viewers: 6.8 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 9:30 Black-ish Viewers: 5.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 10:00 Nashville Viewers: 3.7 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 CBS 8:00 Survivor Viewers: 9.5 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 10:00 Survivor Live Reunion Show Viewers: 6.4 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 NBC 8:00 Heartbeat Viewers: 3.9 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 9:00 Law & Order: SVU Viewers: 5.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 10:00 Chicago PD Viewers: 6.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 FOX 8:00 Rosewood Viewers: 4.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 9:00 Empire Viewers: 10.9 million, 18-49 demo: 4.1 On Wednesday night, many shows said farewell for the season but Empire trounced them all. The hit FOX drama was up 1.1 million viewers and a strong four tenths in the demo for its season finale. This was its best performance since April 6. Of course, it's nowhere near the 6....

Here is the CBS schedule! Check back next week for my end of season wrap-up posts! Past CBS schedules:  2015     2014     2013     2012     2011 MONDAYS 8:00 (Sep) The Big Bang Theory (10th Season)/(late Oct) Kevin Can Wait 8:30 (Sep) KEVIN CAN WAIT /(late Oct) MAN WITH A PLAN 9:00 2 Broke Girls (6th Season) 9:30 The Odd Couple (3rd Season) 10:00 Scorpion (3rd Season) CBS is completely reversing course on Mondays in their biggest move. A year after abandoning comedies on the night completely for the first time since the 1940s, CBS is going back to two hours of comedy as it did for years. As usual, they have decided to use The Big Bang Theory to launch a new sitcom before it heads back to Thursday. It will air for a couple weeks on Monday to lead into Kevin Can Wait starring Kevin James. When Big Bang moves back to Thursdays, Kevin will slide up to 8pm and lead into the new Matt LeBlanc sitcom Man with a Plan, making a nostalgic 8p...

ABC 8:00 Fresh Off the Boat Viewers: 4.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 8:30 The Real O'Neals Viewers: 3.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 9:00 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Viewers: 3.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.0 CBS 8:00 NCIS Viewers: 18.0 million, 18-49 demo: 2.6 9:00 NCIS: New Orleans Viewers: 13.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8 10:00 Person of Interest Viewers: 7.0 million, 18-49 demo: 1.1 NBC 8:00 The Voice Viewers: 9.1 million, 18-49 demo: 1.8 9:00 Chicago Med Viewers: 7.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.6 10:00 Chicago Fire Viewers: 7.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 FOX 8:00 Megyn Kelly Presents Viewers: 4.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.8 9:00 Coupled Viewers: 1.8 million, 18-49 demo: 0.5 On Tuesday night, NCIS had a huge spike for its season finale and Michael Weatherly's farewell. It was up two million viewers and half a demo point for its best performance since January 5. This certainly is a good omen for next year when Weatherly's new show Bull will follow NCIS  on t...

ABC 8:00 Dancing with the Stars Viewers: 11.6 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 10:00 Castle Viewers: 7.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 CBS 8:00 Mike & Molly Viewers: 7.9 million, 18-49 demo: 1.4 8:30 Mike & Molly Viewers: 8.5 million, 18-49 demo: 1.7 9:00 The Big Bang Theory (Repeat) Viewers: 7.2 million, 18-49 demo: 1.5 9:30 The Odd Couple Viewers: 5.7 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 10:00 Person of Interest Viewers: 5.3 million, 18-49 demo: 0.9 NBC 8:00 The Voice Viewers: 9.5 million, 18-49 demo: 2.1 10:00 Blindspot Viewers: 5.3 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 FOX 8:00 Gotham Viewers: 3.8 million, 18-49 demo: 1.3 9:00 Houdini & Doyle Viewers: 2.4 million, 18-49 demo: 0.7 There were two series finales on Monday night. On CBS, Mike & Molly bid farewell after six seasons with two final episodes. The 8pm episode was down two tenths in the demo from last week's 8pm edition but the series finale at 8:30pm was up four tenths in viewers and even in the demo. This was...

Here is the ABC schedule! Past ABC schedules:  2015     2014     2013     2012     2011 MONDAYS 8:00 Dancing with the Stars (23rd Edition) 10:00 CONVICTION Well we all knew it would finally not be Castle on Monday nights at 10pm for the first time since the 2008-09 season. ABC is replacing it with another procedural - Conviction , which looks like it could be right on brand for ABC. It is expected to air for the full year if it works so it will get the benefit of following a total viewer powerhouse in Dancing with the Stars and one of the demo leaders in The Bachelor . It has been so long since a new show got this prime slot on the ABC schedule. It's about time for this change and Conviction seems like a show that could work here. TUESDAYS 8:00 The Middle (8th Season) 8:30 AMERICAN HOUSEWIFE 9:00 Fresh Off the Boat (3rd Season) 9:30 The Real O'Neals (2nd Season) 10:00 Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (4th Season) ABC is final...

Here is my weekly recap for Week #34. Please note this only covers regularly scheduled shows (no sports, specials, repeats, or Saturday shows) Check out  Week #34 from last year . TOP 10 SHOWS (18-49 DEMO) 1. Empire (FOX, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 3.7     17th week 2. The Big Bang Theory (CBS, Thursday 8:00pm) - 3.4     23rd week 3. The Voice (NBC, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.1     23rd week     NCIS (CBS, Monday 8:00pm) - 2.1     19th week     Modern Family (ABC, Wednesday 9:00pm) - 2.1     21st week     Survivor (CBS, Wednesday 8:00pm) - 2.1     20th week     Grey's Anatomy (ABC, Thursday 8:00pm) - 2.1     20th week 8. The Goldbergs (ABC, Wednesday 8:30pm) - 1.9     16th week 9. The Voice (NBC, Tuesday 8:00pm) - 1.8     21st week     Scandal (ABC, Thursday 9:00pm) - 1.8     11th week     Mom (CBS, Thursday 9:00pm) - 1.8 ...