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Community bombed as expected.
ReplyDeleteNo, Community :/ I am sad now!
ReplyDeleteWhy do you say it's expected? This shows has always premiered way higher than its previous finale levels (unlike most shows) and way higher than the level it would settle for the remainder of the season. Now it premiered to the same level it ended last year. That's not expected, it's quite a surprise considering the trend it has.
ReplyDeleteI'm not hating on Community or anything but I feel like they should just end it already. It's getting harder to watch because it's never on schedule and always left as a replacement now and the future is always indefinite. It's dying and we should let it go. A show should never have to go through that because it just becomes harder to watch.
ReplyDeleteThe Assets, LOL. ABC has to be all "FML." Once Scandal starts to slide, they have to do some major retooling.
ReplyDeleteI pretty much expected it to be in the low 1s.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean it's never on schedule? The show is airing Winter/Spring with little breaks. It's actually easier to watch than shows that air from fall to spring with a lot of repeats in the middle. By that logic, no cable show should air.
ReplyDeleteI believe you but I am just saying that wasn't the general expectation on most websites, and with good reason, because it had always done way better in premieres than where it ended in previous seasons.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I know, The Assets will only have one season anyway.
ReplyDeleteThe Assets is a major flop, even worst than I thought. I am still a fan of them having a winter lineup instead of mixing up repeats and originals though. I wish it would have done a bit better so they would have incentive to keep doing this.
ReplyDeleteThat's the lowest rated drama premiere for ABC, right?
ReplyDeleteIt's the lowest one I can remember seeing.
ReplyDeleteAnd I think that's the lowest drama premiere on the big 4, I think.
ReplyDeleteI think for Community it all depends on the male 18-34 numbers. This week they were: 1.3 at 8 PM, and 1.5 at 8:30 PM, tied with the Millers for number one spot in that demo.
ReplyDeleteWe are the highest rated NBC comedy...
ReplyDelete... with an awful 1.3
I'm sure that skewing young always played a role on saving the show, I wonder how long this will be important.
ReplyDeleteCrossing Lines had a 0.7 as well even though it was summer. Other than that I think you're right.
ReplyDeleteYeah, but still. That has to be a colossal disappointment for all involved. I would have thought it would have done better just by Scandal fans tuning in out of habit.
ReplyDeleteIt's been off cycle I mean. To the point of filling the gaps. I mean Harmon himself said the show was never on schedule which is why last season we had random holiday eps. The network never told the producers when the show would air only that it was going to sometime in mid season
ReplyDeleteThis proves I was way too optimistic about Community (I hoped for a 1.8-2.0 rating because of the return of Harmon and repeats of Fox and Cw), which premiered more or less like Parks and Recreation. Anyway, it's still good, compared to Sean Saves The World and the unlucky The Michael J. Fox Show(in this case Nbc was way too optimistic, ordering a full season before it even premiered). Poor Parenthood, its lead-in is so low.
ReplyDeleteBig Bang Theory, as always, rocks (I'm talking about the rating, I don't know if the quality is still the same it was on first seasons).
I agree 100%. I haven't been following NBC's 18-34 numbers this year closely, I will have to start in order to accurately predict what's going to happen but I am totally convinced they've always played a role in Community's renewals. Other factor will be the type of deal that Sony offers. And finally it will also depend on what NBC does with their comedies next year. Even if they put a reality franchise here, they will still need something here at midseason and Community/Parks could be that something. We shall see.
ReplyDeleteConsidering regular season only, it is.
ReplyDeleteBroke the record previously held by Do No Harm (0.9)
I think it will continue to be important although I suspect the syndication economies will matter more now.
ReplyDeleteLast year that happened because the show had a planned Friday launch for fall that never happened. Other than that it's been on the same slot for the last 3(4?) seasons. The fact that it only airs in Winter and Spring shouldn't be an issue. That's like saying The Following is off cycle and only fills gaps. Regardless, I have to say I would rather have it returning in a filling gap capacity (such as covering cycle breaks of a reality franchise) than to see it end.
ReplyDeleteThey need to keep tying. This is a new scheduling for ABC so it was bound to have hurdles. Once they find the right combination of show types to show then I think it would become an upswing
ReplyDeleteOne word: syndication.
ReplyDeleteYeah but shows like the Following have a solid premiere date. What I'm saying is that from what I got from what Dan Harmon said is that the show never had a solid sort of scheduling plan. Always left on the side. The only thing I can compare it with is how Fox treats it's midseason comedies
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/TVMoJoe/status/419140120847982592
ReplyDeleteWondering how The Crazy Ones did
Another 1.8 for Elementary? Is the meter stuck?
ReplyDeleteIf that's the case after this season it already has enough to retire for Syndicstion. I really felt like the show should have ended since Jeff graduated. Even if the show evolved and dwelled away from it I still feel like it would have been a nice way to end. Go full circle.
ReplyDeleteIt did a 2.0, weakest CBS comedy of the night. So sad :/ I love the show so much already but I really think it will be cancelled unless it changes drastically.
ReplyDeleteHalf Hours:
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8:00 p.m.
ABC – The Taste (season premiere)
Viewers: 5.10 million (#2), A18-49: 1.2/ 3 (#3)
CBS – The Big Bang Theory
Viewers: 18.93 million (#1), A18-49: 5.3/15 (#1)
NBC – Community (season premiere)
Viewers: 3.74 million (#3), A18-49: 1.3/ 4 (#2)
Fox – Sleepy Hollow (R)
Viewers: 2.00 million (#4), A18-49: 0.6/ 2 (#4)
CW – The Vampire Diaries (R)
Viewers: 932,000 (#5), A18-49: 0.3/ 1 (#5)
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8:30 p.m.
ABC – The Taste (season premiere)
Viewers: 4.72 million (#2), A18-49: 1.2/ 3 (#2t)
CBS – The Millers
Viewers: 11.55 million (#1), A18-49: 2.9/ 8 (#1)
NBC – Community (season premiere)
Viewers: 3.03 million (#3), A18-49: 1.1/ 3 (#3)
Fox – Sleepy Hollow (R)
Viewers: 2.11 million (#4), A18-49: 0.6/ 2 (#4)
CW – The Vampire Diaries (R)
Viewers: 741,000 (#5), A18-49: 0.2/ 1 (#5)
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9:00 p.m.
ABC – The Taste (season premiere)
Viewers: 4.65 million (#2), A18-49: 1.3/ 3 (#2)
CBS – The Crazy Ones
Viewers: 8.24 million (#1), A18-49: 2.0/ 5 (#1)
NBC – Sean Saves the World
Viewers: 2.77 million (#4), A18-49: 0.8/ 2 (#3)
Fox – Bones (R)
Viewers: 2.91 million (#3), A18-49: 0.7/ 2 (#4)
CW – Reign (R)
Viewers: 895,000 (#5), A18-49: 0.3/ 1 (#5)
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9:30 p.m.
ABC – The Taste (season premiere)
Viewers: 4.48 million (#2), A18-49: 1.5/ 5 (#2)
CBS – Two and a Half Men
Viewers: 8.55 million (#1), A18-49: 2.1/ 5 (#1)
NBC – The Michael J. Fox Show
Viewers: 2.51 million (#4), A18-49: 0.7/ 2 (#4)
Fox – Bones (R)
Viewers: 3.18 million (#3), A18-49: 0.7/ 2 (#4)
CW – Reign (R)
Viewers: 693,000 (#5), A18-49: 0.2/ 0 (#5)
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10:00 p.m.
ABC – The Assets (series premiere)
Viewers: 3.99 million (#3), A18-49: 0.7/ 2 (#3)
CBS – Elementary
Viewers: 9.15 million (#1), A18-49: 1.9/ 5 (#1)
NBC – Parenthood
Viewers: 4.06 million (#2), A18-49: 1.3/ 3 (#2)
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10:30 p.m.
ABC – The Assets (series premiere)
Viewers: 3.57 million (#3), A18-49: 0.6/ 2 (#3)
CBS – Elementary
Viewers: 8.68 million (#1), A18-49: 1.8/ 5 (#1)
NBC – Parenthood
Viewers: 3.91 million (#2), A18-49: 1.2/ 3 (#2)
I think this kind of shows that Scandal and Elementary don't share an audience! Weren't the two of us having that discussion a few months ago?
ReplyDeleteThose are some very solid half-hours for The Taste, maybe it bodes well for next week.
ReplyDeleteI am worried too, but I am glad that it returned with a 2.0
ReplyDeleteYeah, lol, but where are the DVR viewers coming from? Lazie-pazies? It's vexing. I'm a bit frustrated. At least it didn't have the huge drop in the second half hour.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I also think this should not be measured only in terms of what these shows do but it should also be taken into account the (at least intended) benefit that the ratings from Scandal and GA will have from not having breaks. I wish more networks would start programming this way, i.e, acknowledging that there are 4 seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) and programming accordingly for each instead of spreading originals throughout three seasons. I think what ABC is doing here and what FOX is doing on Mondays (Bones/Almost Human+Sleepy Hollow for Fall and early winter, Almost Human+The Following for winter/early spring and Gang Related/24 for summer) is the closest.
ReplyDeleteUgh, the best two episodes of Community in years. Super-bummed.
ReplyDeleteOn a slightly more optimistic note it's still the highest-rated NBC sitcom this week (and will probably be neck-to-neck with Parks whenever that premieres)...
Community usually premieres high
ReplyDeleteMid season 3 premiere 2.2, finale 1.3
Season 4 premiere 1.9, finale 1.3
So no, it wasn't expected to bomb
The only year in which that happened was last year in which they had the Friday premiere planned, it didn't happen and then it was up in the air until pretty late. This year, everyone knew it would return in the Winter, just like we knew The Following would return in the Winter and Suburgatory would return in the Winter. Obviously, because it's a midseason replacement, it never has a date set at the upfronts, but I don't see how it matters so much.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I was saying, yeah.
ReplyDeleteI think NBC should follow suit. CBS is fine because most it's shows are very procedural so stretching out the season isn't as bad
ReplyDeleteThe last time I saw it, Elementary was the only broadcast show with meaningful gains from Live+SD Ratings (the ones we see here) to C3 ratings (the ones that actually count). Most shows go up or down 0.1 or 0.2, a handful change as much as 0.3. Elementary was the only one which I saw increasing 0.4. That means the DVR gains are actually real to some extent and are being counted to help the show. Just saying so that you don't feel as frustrated ;)
ReplyDeleteAlso, in regards to the "Where the DVR viewers come from", I would say it's mainly from the incompatible lead-in.
ReplyDeleteI think Parks will rate higher since it won't have to face Big Bang anymore and because the pairing with Community should help it a bit. But it's irrelevant IMO, I don't see one show being picked over the other due to 0.2/0.3 differences in ratings.
ReplyDeleteI tuned in during the last ninety seconds of 2.5 Men last night. Talk about a dynamic jolt between two shows, LOL. Tick-on-penis jokes into a scored soliloquy.
ReplyDeleteIts not just the young demo, but the fact that is the male 18-34, that is the demographic that is hardest to reach for scripted TV. And the one the advertisers pay the most money for. That is why Family Guy, Simpsons always have a good ad rate. One of the big surprises for next year will be Arrow. And that is because this year they succeeded to attract more male 18-34 audience (last year it was around 0.9, this year Arrow has been scoring 1.3-1.5), and they even win that slot time in the M 18-34 demo. So they trump the Middle, Survivor, Revolution, x Factor in that demo.
ReplyDeleteThanks for that. I'll glower less today. :)
ReplyDeleteYay Parenthood for at least being steady this year!
ReplyDeleteYes, CBS is the sole exception, although I wish they would invest more in the summer (as I wish for all the other networks). Kind of think it will happen though, due to the smashing success of Under the Dome.
ReplyDeleteBut I think NBC actually does this already to some extent. Last year, on Mondays for instance they did The Voice+Revolution in the fall+spring and TBL+Deception in the winter (which is similar to what ABC is doing here), with Ninja Warriour+Get Out Alive+Siberia in the summer. On Tuesdays their plan was The Voice+Go On + New Normal + Parenthood for fall, Off their Rocker + Go On + New Normal + Smash for winter and The Voice + Ready for Love + Smash for Spring and then Got Talent for summer... Wednesdays and Thursdays are usually comedies and procedurals so its a bit more understandable why they repeat them more throughout the regular season.
Totally agree. That's also another reason why Shield is so safe despite all the predictions of doom (if it drops way moreee, sure, it won't save it forever, but it gives it a huge buffer).
ReplyDeleteI know, I just thought it would help if I added the actual numbers :)
ReplyDeleteKinda disappointed that The Crazy Ones only has a 2.0 :(
ReplyDeleteSame here. That show cannot go away. The cast is just too good.
ReplyDeleteDespite those numbers Community is doing fine, as several TV Critics on Twitter are saying every year NBC wants rid of both Community and Parks and Rec for 'broader' comedies and every year those comedies fail and Community and Parks come back. So a 6th and 7th season for those two shows? I can actually see it.
ReplyDeleteOh yeah I realized that you were trying to do so ;) Thank you! I was too lazy to look the actual numbers up :P
ReplyDeleteI think if Community remains constant, as it always does, then we'll have a shot for another season. Come on Sony/NBC, all you need is 3 more episodes until 100 and then you can do syndication for anyone!
ReplyDeleteThis press release from ABC is so sad, lol:
ReplyDeleteThe Assets (10-11pm – 3.8 million and 0.7/2 in AD18-49): Part 1 of the 8-part mini-series, ABC’s The Asset drew 3.8 million viewers to nearly catch NBC’s time-period established Parenthood (4.0 million) in the 10pm hour, pacing within just 200k viewers of the NBC veteran drama.
http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/01/03/the-taste-beats-nbcs-comedy-premiere-block-and-the-assets-nearly-ties-parenthood-at-10pm/
And here I was thinking ABC'S press releases couldn't get any more ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know when the finals will come out?
ReplyDeleteProbably tomorrow
ReplyDeleteOh, okay. Thanks. :)
ReplyDelete- Two and a Half Men seems to end this season ! S9 started badly but it has grown on me, and now I think S11 is the best of the three Ashton seasons and propably the 6th best season overall (better than S6-8) If they end it this year im glad (or if they order final season of 13episodes im fine with it also) Still funny though :)
ReplyDelete-Community is very good and funny (S4 with the other showrunner was bit worse than others so Its good Dan Harmon is back on board and if this is the final season, it certainly will be memorable)