Comments on: Tuesday broadcast finals: NCIS (DC) a ratings beast in reruns, LA, not so much

By: Alex Delgado

Alex Delgado — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:31:07 +0000

The Forgotten last night was fantastic! And the Veterinarian was Kimberly Estrada from “LOST”. That was so cool to see her on the show playing the Veterinarian. I loved the story about the dog. That is unique. Christian is great! Keep it up. I love THE FORGOTTEN!

By: TTD

TTD — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:30:28 +0000

The Forgotten got more ratings then previous weeks. That’s great! I enjoy the show. Hopefully ABC gives it a chance.

By: Liban A

Liban A — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:45:02 +0000

Didn’t The Big Bang Theory repeat better?

By: Robert Seidman

Robert Seidman — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:30:10 +0000

Terrence, I’m not sure I understand the question. How is 11.1 million viewers not faring as well as 16.7 million (not that total viewers really matters) or a 2.1 adults 18-49 rating not fairing as well as a 3.3 adults 18-49 rating?

I don’t think NCIS: LA did BADLY by any means for a freshman series rerun, but it didn’t fare as well as NCIS and it was not the ratings beast in reruns NCIS was.

By: forg

forg — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:26:11 +0000

^ for total viewer it is solid but demo a sharp from from NCIS’ 3.3 to 2.1. But then again it is just a repeat.

By: Terrence

Terrence — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:20:59 +0000

How is 11 million viewers for a new series on a repeat considered not faring as well?

By: Bill Gorman

Bill Gorman — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:34:32 +0000

Paul PT, it’s conceivable for new episodes, but I’d still give the edge to Idol. I don’t have a good Live+SD viewership average for NCIS, but last weeks show was 21.25 million which I think is close to the average so far.

Idol’s two shows averaged 25.5 million and 24.7 million last season. They will likely drop a bit, 10% is a reasonable guess. That still puts them slightly above where NCIS is now. Since NCIS is likely to drop a bit as the season goes on, I don’t think it’s possible, but with that many guesses, a surprise isn’t out of the question.

The averages we will see will have repeats factored in, and Idol has no repeats, so it’s average will be 100% new shows, and NCIS’ will not. That won’t stop CBS from calculating its new episode average if they think they can make PR hay with it, but it will stop me!

By: Paul PT

Paul PT — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:26:27 +0000

Could NCIS become number one show this season above American idol in total viewers?

By: vsaint

vsaint — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:59:03 +0000

NCIS is been solid for 6 years, but only this year has it been a hit in the demo’s.
Way early to tell if NCIS:LA is going to be a hit long term, look at Mentalist, Fringe. I expect it do well and maybe with aging CSI, it can. Let’s see next year, if or when it gets moved off that plum spot and asked to anchor say Sunday.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:48:01 +0000

So its not anything to worry about. Regular NCIS only did subpar compared to Cold Case and Joan of Arcadia when they all premiered, now NCIS is a powerhouse and LA will be too.

By: forg

forg — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:24:23 +0000

Charlie Brown specials do really well after all these years. I hope the 30-minute repeat on Wednesday will help The Middle.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:15:22 +0000

Keep in mind, NCIS: LA is a new series with less episodes to repeat. Liekly, a number of fans tuned in and realized they had season the same ep a few weeks ago and new the outcome. With the original, they can air a repeat from a season or two ago and even if the viewer saw it, it is more than possible they don’t remember how it ends and will continue to watch. Thats why procedurals like L&O and CSI repeat so damn well.

By: ken

ken — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:16:05 +0000

Rob, Leno did poorly with it’s best lead in of the week and against some of the weakest competion, 1,8 and 2.0, The Good Wife was a repeat and Forgotten gets repeat-like numbers. This is where Leno was supposed to show his strength, or at least pull up his average, this is below his Tuesday, non-premiere week average.

By: rob

rob — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:41:26 +0000

ABC’s lineup is up a little which is good. Leno cant even break a 2.0. Thats just sad considering its lead-in.