BROADCAST FINALS ABC:  SHARK TANK aired for the first time since December 9, up 0.08 to 0.53. CBS:  The line-up returned from a month-long break, with SWAT up 0.11 to 0.52, the just-renewed FIRE COUNTRY up 0.15 to 0.56, and BLUE BLOODS up 0.02 to 0.42. NBC:  Airing for the first time since December […]

        NETWORK FINALS:  The rerun of FBI gained 0.1 in final numbers, while the rerun of 20/20 lost the same.          Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  It was TNT’s turn to lead with the NBA PLAYOFFS at 1.31/1.10.  A&E’s LIVE PD dropped 0.08 to […]

  Well, as TONIGHT SHOW transitions go, this one was relatively painless (so far).  NBC announced today what’s been an open secret for weeks:  in Spring 2014 (specific date TBD), after what’s sure to be an extensive promotional launch during the 2014 Winter Olympics, possession of the Tonight Show desk will pass from Jay Leno […]

  The fireworks were a bit dimmer this Independence Day. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 ratings), audience skews (women 18-49, men 18-49 and adults 50+ shares) and total viewership (thousands of people over the age of 2). Ratings analysis […]

        NETWORK FINALS:  The GREY’S ANATOMY season finale and the 10PM AMAZING RACE gained 0.1 in final numbers.         Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  With no NBA game on Thursday night, NBC Sports Net was able to get a win with its NHL PLAYOFFS […]

  Another dull summer Tuesday… NBC:  The Peacock took the night thanks to AMERICA’S GOT TALENT and its 2.7, although the show was down a tick from last week.  Both weeks came off a 1.0 rerun of HOLLYWOOD GAME NIGHT. FOX:  SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE was even at 1.4. ABC:  EXTREME WEIGHT LOSS […]

  ABC’s specials didn’t do much to liven up the night. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary live+same day key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 ratings), audience skews (women 18-49, men 18-49 and adults 50+ shares) and total viewership (thousands of people over the age of […]

        NETWORK FINALS:  There were no significant adjustments to the preliminary Saturday ratings.         Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  ESPN’s UFC PRELIMS led Saturday cable at 0.54, with the network’s COLLEGE BASKETBALL at 0.30/0.27/0.23/0.21.  Lifetime’s SALT-N-PEPA movie was at 0.45, with lead-out specials at […]