via CBS press release (updated with final national Nielsen numbers):
"The Big Bang Theory" BUILDS ON ITS LEAD-IN
FOR THE THIRD STRAIGHT WEEK
"The Big Bang Theory" and "Two and a Half Men" Lead Time Periods in
Key Demos
"CSI: Miami" Places First in All Key Measures
CBS Won Monday in Adults 25-54
The Big Bang Theory built on its lead-in for the third consecutive week, placing first in its time period in adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Monday, Oct. 5.
Two and a Half Men also won its time period in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 while CSI: MIAMI placed first in all key measures.
Two and a Half Men was first in adults 25-54 (5.5/12), adults 18-49 (4.4/10), second behind ABC in both households (8.4/12) and viewers (13.30m) at 9:00 PM.
The Big Bang Theory was first in adults 25-54 (5.6/12), adults 18-49 (4.7/11), adults 18-34 (3.3/08), second in both households (7.8/12) and viewers (12.52m). The Big Bang Theory built on its Two and a Half Men lead-in by +2% in adults 25-54, +7% in adults 18-49 and +22% in adults 18-34.
CSI: MIAMI was first in households (8.7/14), viewers (13.43m), adults 25-54 (4.9/12), adults 18-49 (3.9/10) and adults 18-34 (2.9/08).
At 8:00 PM, How I Met Your Mother (5.3/08, 8.08m) was second in adults 18-49 (3.4/09) and adults 18-34 (2.9/08).
At 8:30 PM, ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE (4.7/07, 7.17m) averaged a 3.4/07 in adults 25-54 and 2.8/07 in adults 18-49.
For the night, CBS was first in adults 25-54 (4.7/11), second in households (7.3/11), viewers (11.32m), adults 18-49 (3.9/09) and adults 18-34 (2.8/07).
Yikes, Accidentally on Purpose sticks out like a sore thumb….wouldn’t be surprised to see a series finale where Jenna Elfman gives birth, and the camera zooms out before the picture fades to black.
The End.
Wasn’t Rules of Engagement building on How I Met Your Mother during the summer?
Still haven’t figured out why CBS doesn’t stick with that show as a real replacement. It is consistently funny.
There’s got to be some weird contract deal with David Spade and Patrick Warburton that keep it from being a full time series. Otherwise, it’s just foolish that after three seasons, it’s still a part-time gig.
Great to see Big Bang improve the Two and Half Men ratings. Sheldon is the new Fonz.
Placing Rules in the 8:30 slot will make this lineup even stronger. I’m glad TBBT rised in the demo but kind of sad it dropped from its previous demo (and viewers as well) I guess Monday Night Football hurt the show a bit, hopefully it goes higher again next week. Same for HIMYM
i really hope CBS renews Rules for a full 22 epi 5th season…
that would be my dream comedy line up (CBS wise)
ugh