| Scoreboard for Thurs. April 10, 2008 |  |
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| Total Viewers (million) | 15.81 | 15.41 | 7.28 | 5.46 | 1.94 |
| Rating/Share: Adults 18-49 | 5.4/14 | 4.5/12 | 3.4/9 | 1.6/4 | 0.7/2 |
Update: a post with the FINAL Nielsen numbers for Thursday and a discussion on The Office vs CSI is here.
Even though the Idol Gives Back telethon on Wednesday night wasn't the typical ratings juggernaut, I now know that's because nobody was going to be eliminated Wednesday and everybody who watches American Idol knew that. But the telethon gave FOX an excuse to run a 3rd installment of Idol for the week leading it to a Thursday night win in both total viewers and the 18-49 age demo.New shows were back for everyone - everyone at least besides ABC and the CW and FOX, CBS and NBC all had good nights on the most-watched night of television.
The Idol results show apparently was a shocker, and it was the first time I'd ever actually received an e-mail from anyone complaining about who got booted off (Michael Johns). Idol led-in to Don't Forget the Lyrics, which despite losing over 8.5 million American Idol viewers, still had a solid 4.0/10 rating/share in the 18-49 demographic,
Comedies were back on NBC and My Name is Earl, The Office and the soon to be departing (to ABC?) Scrubs all had typically good (or better than usual, for NBC anyway) performances in the 18-49 demo. 30 Rock had its typically low viewership and sub 3.0 demo rating, but it's renewed for next year nonetheless. In its defense, excluding last night's results 60% of it's total viewership was in the 18-49 demographic.
Second-place CBS had a good night with Survivor: Micronesia, CSI and Without a Trace. While Survivor is slipping viewers, it performed just about as well in the 18-49 demographic as Without a Trace even though Trace had almost 3 million more viewers. CSI may not be the ratings beast it used to be, but c'mon, what is? CSI drew almost 20 million and had a 5.7/14 in the age demo.
NBC will continue to love, love, love on The Office, despite the naysayers. It drew 9.22 million and a 4.8/12 in the age demo. Contrast that with Without a Trace's 14.61 million, with a mere (cough) 3.9/11 in the demo. Don't get me wrong, WOT's got some sweet numbers, but The Office performs far more impressively in the 18-49 demographic, especially considering WOT had more than 58% more viewers. Puff your feathers out, Peacocks!
See the night's full results:
Overnight Shows 04/10/08
| Time | Network | Show | Viewers (Millons) | 18-49 Rating/Share | HH Rating |
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| 8:00 | CBS | Survivor: Micronesia | 11.68 | 3.8/11 | 6.60 |
| FOX | American Idol | 19.57 | 6.8/19 | 12.20 | |
| ABC | Desperate Housewives (Repeat) | 4.39 | 1.1/3 | 3.30 | |
| NBC | My Name is Earl | 6.98 | 3.0/9 | 4.50 | |
| CW | Smallville (Repeat) | 2.32 | 0.8/2 | 1.80 | |
| 8:30 | NBC | 30 Rock | 5.72 | 2.7/7 | 4.10 |
| 9:00 | CBS | CSI | 19.93 | 5.7/14 | 13.00 |
| FOX | Don't Forget the Lyrics | 10.91 | 4.0/10 | 7.00 | |
| ABC | Desperate Housewives (Repeat) | 6.09 | 1.8/5 | 4.10 | |
| NBC | The Office | 9.22 | 4.8/12 | 5.60 | |
| CW | Supernatural (Repeat) | 1.7 | 0.6/2 | 1.30 | |
| 9:30 | NBC | Scrubs | 6.57 | 3.4/8 | 4.70 |
| 10:00 | CBS | Without a Trace | 14.61 | 3.9/11 | 10.20 |
| ABC | Eli Stone | 5.89 | 1.9/5 | 4.00 | |
| NBC | ER | 7.59 | 3.1/8 | 5.90 |
Nielsen Ratings Source: Nielsen Media Research. Full night's results available via Marc Berman/Mediaweek.
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Marc Berman says “New Amsterdam” fits “House” repeats like a glove. Berman’s bar mitzvah suit fit like a glove…not like a suit. Bloated, pasty faced Marc Berman, who has a face for radio, is the only human who can make Jeff Zucker look like Antonio Banderas. Berman’s a “TV Insider” like I’m George Clooney.
Marc Berman says “New Amsterdam” fits “House” repeats like a glove. Berman’s bar mitzvah suit fit like a glove…not like a suit. Bloated, pasty faced Marc Berman, who has a face for radio, is the only human who can make Jeff Zucker look like Antonio Banderas. Berman’s a “TV Insider” like I’m George Clooney.
TheTruthHurts, I love Marc for the data, not necesarily his analysis. But he publishes fairly tirelessly and we thank him for it. I have no idea what he looks like — I have a face made for radio myself, and I have Jeff Zucker’s hairdo!
TheTruthHurts, I love Marc for the data, not necesarily his analysis. But he publishes fairly tirelessly and we thank him for it. I have no idea what he looks like — I have a face made for radio myself, and I have Jeff Zucker's hairdo!
This really shows how hungry “The Office” fans were for a new episode. Those 18-49 numbers are huge. No wonder NBC wants a spin-off. “Scrubs” did really well too….makes me think ABC is smart to keep it going next year on their network.
This really shows how hungry “The Office” fans were for a new episode. Those 18-49 numbers are huge. No wonder NBC wants a spin-off. “Scrubs” did really well too….makes me think ABC is smart to keep it going next year on their network.
This really shows how hungry “The Office” fans were for a new episode. Those 18-49 numbers are huge. No wonder NBC wants a spin-off. “Scrubs” did really well too….makes me think ABC is smart to keep it going next year on their network.
Wow I cannot wait until Lost comes back. The 4 comedies plus that is one great night of TV.
Wow I cannot wait until Lost comes back. The 4 comedies plus that is one great night of TV.
Wow I cannot wait until Lost comes back. The 4 comedies plus that is one great night of TV.
The Office owns the 18-49 demo! Great show.
The Office owns the 18-49 demo! Great show.
The Office owns the 18-49 demo! Great show.
Two things I noticed about last night…
For some unknown reason, people switched off 30 Rock (the best of the 4 NBC sitcoms, in my opinion, now that Scrubs is winding down) in droves (to do what, he asked?), and…
Eli Stone held an amazing 96% of the DesHW rerun lead-in (with a so-so episode – against two established dramas) which bodes well when it switches to following the NEW DHWs starting this Sunday.
NBC must be scratching their heads (happen to know they like 30 Rock best of the four).
And ABC is really trying to give Eli it’s best chance to renew because it looks like multiple Emmy nominations if it continues on.
Another night of not knowing which way is up for me.
Two things I noticed about last night…
For some unknown reason, people switched off 30 Rock (the best of the 4 NBC sitcoms, in my opinion, now that Scrubs is winding down) in droves (to do what, he asked?), and…
Eli Stone held an amazing 96% of the DesHW rerun lead-in (with a so-so episode – against two established dramas) which bodes well when it switches to following the NEW DHWs starting this Sunday.
NBC must be scratching their heads (happen to know they like 30 Rock best of the four).
And ABC is really trying to give Eli it's best chance to renew because it looks like multiple Emmy nominations if it continues on.
Another night of not knowing which way is up for me.
Two things I noticed about last night…
For some unknown reason, people switched off 30 Rock (the best of the 4 NBC sitcoms, in my opinion, now that Scrubs is winding down) in droves (to do what, he asked?), and…
Eli Stone held an amazing 96% of the DesHW rerun lead-in (with a so-so episode – against two established dramas) which bodes well when it switches to following the NEW DHWs starting this Sunday.
NBC must be scratching their heads (happen to know they like 30 Rock best of the four).
And ABC is really trying to give Eli it's best chance to renew because it looks like multiple Emmy nominations if it continues on.
Another night of not knowing which way is up for me.
OMG CSI ended up beating American Idol!! Wow…AI is really starting to lose its viewers. I’m afraid for season 8.
OMG CSI ended up beating American Idol!! Wow…AI is really starting to lose its viewers. I'm afraid for season 8.
OMG CSI ended up beating American Idol!! Wow…AI is really starting to lose its viewers. I'm afraid for season 8.
So-so! Eli Stone is a great show