Simpsons Ratings 2009/10

[biffwestwood]

Now that FOX will be airing Super Bowl XLV next year, I am hoping that they show a new Simpsons episode after that in order to regain viewer interest.

I am predicting that they will plus they will also air an episode of The (ugh!) Cleveland Show.

[Fox Executive]

Now that FOX will be airing Super Bowl XLV next year, I am hoping that they show a new Simpsons episode after that in order to regain viewer interest.

I am predicting that they will plus they will also air an episode of The (ugh!) Cleveland Show.

I hope for that as well, but CBS' choice of Undercover Boss for the post-SB slot may cause Fox to schedule a reality show after the Super Bowl, like American Idol. But we'll see.

[biffwestwood]

There have been post Super Bowl TV debuts that have been failures.

The second episode of Undercover Boss will help determine its later success.

[Fox Executive]

There have been post Super Bowl TV debuts that have been failures.

Undercover Boss could be one.

I can - no, will - tell you that Undercover Boss was a success. Just wait and see.

[biffwestwood]

I hope for that as well, but CBS' choice of Undercover Boss for the post-SB slot may cause Fox to schedule a reality show after the Super Bowl, like American Idol. But we'll see.

I'm sure FOX won't air American Idol after the Super Bowl since it has been the highest rated prime time show in America for the last five years. They probably want to debut something, improve ratings on another show, or regain audience interest on another show.

When FOX releases the 2010-11 schedule, we can do better speculations.

[Fox Executive]

I'm sure Fox won't air American Idol after the Super Bowl since it is the highest rated prime time show in America for 5 straight years. They probably want to debut something and/or get audiences to rediscover something else.

You forget that Simon Cowell will leave AI, which will result in a huge ratings-drop.

Anyway, Super Bowl XLIV averaged 106.5 million viewers and is the highest-rated telecast in broadcasting history.
Undercover Boss averaged more than 30 million viewers and it was the highest-rated series premiere since 1987.

[biffwestwood]

You forget that Simon Cowell will leave AI, which will result in a huge ratings-drop.

Anyway, Super Bowl XLIV averaged 106.5 million viewers and is the highest-rated telecast in broadcasting history.
Undercover Boss averaged more than 30 million viewers and it was the highest-rated series premiere since 1987.

I forgot about that being a factor on a possible ratings decline. Simon Cowell leaving American Idol and being replaced could be the equivalent of Gordon Ramsey leavng Hell's Kitchen and/or Kitchen Nightmares and hiring someone to replace him.

I usually don't declare if a TV show "jumps the shark" until I see what has happened when the episode airs.

[Fox Executive]

I forgot about that being a factor on a possible ratings decline. Simon Cowell leaving American Idol and being replaced could be the equivalent of Gordon Ramsey leavng Hell's Kitchen and/or Kitchen Nightmares and hiring someone to replace him.

I usually don't declare if a TV show "jumps the shark" until I see what has happened when the episode airs.

Unless they replace him with Palin, I just can't see how the show could maintain its popularity. Cowell's "British politeness" is basically all there is to the show.

[Jesse Pinkman]

I don't get why people only watch cos of Simon. I mean yea, he's the "nasty, cruel" one, but that doesn't magically affect talent for upcoming years.

[Otm Shank]

Til Death (new episode) 0.5/1 1.58 mil.
Til Death (new episode) 0.6/1 1.84 mil.

Fox aired new episodes of Til Death against the Super Bowl?

[biffwestwood]

Fox aired new episodes of Til Death against the Super Bowl?

FOX is showing two episodes of Til Death every Sunday

It shows that FOX is finally giving up on that show by burning off two episodes during the Super Bowl.

According to episodes listings on msn.com they are burning off two more new episodes on March 7, the day of the Oscars.

In the Family Guy episode "Family Gay" Peter Griffin talks about FOX shoving Til Death down peoples throats. The gag involves horses being named after FOX shows.

Here's the Family Guy/Til Death gag:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEivNVr41_w

But for now on, I am no longer talking about Til Death.

[Dark Homer]

ok seriously now


are you a robot?

[Fox Executive]

you should check out the posting robot thread. You're even worse than I am...

[Fox Executive]

More Hulu numbers: http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/09...to-feb-7/41509

Million Dollar Maybe is the 3rd most watched video on hulu.com.

[biffwestwood]

Maybe we can get hulu.com exclusive episodes.

[Fox Executive]

Maybe we can get hulu.com exclusive episodes.

Time to take your medication, biffwestwood.

[Fox Executive]

All right, new episode last Sunday, and this thime, there wore no Grammys, but there was the Olympics. And that might have hurt the show's numbers just like the Grammys did, though the Olympics and Fox's Animation Domination don't really aim for the same audience, so... You be the judge:

Fox – The Simpsons
Viewers: 5.87 million (#4), A18-49: 2.6/ 7 (#2t)

Fox – The Cleveland Show
Viewers: 4.85 million (#4), A18-49: 2.3/ 6 (#3t)

Fox – Family Guy
Viewers: 6.42 million (#3), A18-49: 3.2/ 8 (#3)

Fox – American Dad
Viewers: 5.23 million (#4), A18-49: 2.5/ 6 (#3)


Another episode with less that 6 million viewers certainly isn't good news, but let's keep in mind that the Olympics attracted about 29 million people from 8 - 10pm. And Family Guy did relatively well compared to the other shows. At least this time The Simpsons managed to beat out American Dad in both viewers and the demo.

[biffwestwood]

I knew FOX should not have shown new episodes opposite of the winter olympics due to their avoidance of that in 2006.
We end up getting really low ratings. Expect The Color Yellow to suffer the same fate.

FOX bid on the broadcasting rights to the 2010/2012 olympic package and lost to NBC who ended up paying too much. FOX must be trying to bankrupt the big three networks. I now wished FOX did not get outbid by NBC. I even wish now that FOX will win broadcasting rights to the 2014/2016 olympic package to prevent the scheduling of new episodes during the 2014 winter olympics.

[Fox Executive]

From what I hear, Fox bid 1.3 billion dollars for the 2010 and 2014 winter olympics, but ultimately, NBC outbid Fox with their 1.7 billion dollar offer. NBC was probably sure that Fox was willing to pay a lot for the olympics, but they werent. Like you said, Fox probably tried to force NBC into wasting money. Never thought I'd say this, but that was really smart by Fox.

[biffwestwood]

From what I hear, Fox bid 1.3 billion dollars for the 2010 and 2014 winter olympics, but ultimately, NBC outbid Fox with their 1.7 billion dollar offer. NBC was probably sure that Fox was willing to pay a lot for the olympics, but they werent. Like you said, Fox probably tried to force NBC into wasting money. Never thought I'd say this, but that was really smart by Fox.

FOX only bid on the 2010 winter olympics and the 2012 summer olympics. American brodcasting rights to the 2014 winter olympics and 2016 summer have not been sold yet. However, there is a good chance FOX will bid on the 2014/2016 olympic package.

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/14...for-them/41969

[Jesse Pinkman]

I'm glad so many people didn't see the episode. Any other I would care a lot more. Whilst it is sad it had low viewers, maybe they will start to pick up. plus competition

[Fox Executive]

FOX only bid on the 2010 winter olympics and the 2012 summer olympics. American brodcasting rights to the 2014 winter olympics and 2016 summer have not been sold yet. However, there is a good chance FOX will bid on the 2014/2016 olympic package.

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2010/02/14...for-them/41969

Imaging Fox having the Olympics on their lineup. Fox would KILL in the ratings that year.
World Series + NFL + American Idol + the Olympics + The X-Factor = World domination.

[Fox Executive]

Aight homies, ratings for last sunday's The Color Yellow:

8:00 - The Simpsons - 6.082 (#4) - 3.0/8 (#2)
8:30 - Cleveland - 5.597 (#4) - 2.8/7 (#3)
9:00 - FG (repeat) - 6.299 (#4) - 3.1/7 (#4)
9:30 - American Dad - 5.643 (#4) - 2.8/6 (#4)

Simpsons bounce back to a healthy 3.0, that's ok, but a repeat of Family Guy still won the night. American Dad beat Cleveland again. Great news considering how much tougher the competition is at 9pm (Undercover Boss, Desperate Housewives).

[biffwestwood]

Aight homies, ratings for last sunday's The Color Yellow:

8:00 - The Simpsons - 6.082 (#4) - 3.0/8 (#2)
8:30 - Cleveland - 5.597 (#4) - 2.8/7 (#3)
9:00 - FG (repeat) - 6.299 (#4) - 3.1/7 (#4)
9:30 - American Dad - 5.643 (#4) - 2.8/6 (#4)

Simpsons bounce back to a healthy 3.0, that's ok, but a repeat of Family Guy still won the night. American Dad beat Cleveland again. Great news considering how much tougher the competition is at 9pm (Undercover Boss, Desperate Housewives).

A little better than last week but that's not saying much.

FOX still should've avoided airing new episodes opposite of the olympics.

Expect ratings to also be low for the rest of the season.

Next new episode (Postcards From The Wedge) airs in three weeks (March 14th)

[Bella Drape 'er]

Aight homies, ratings for last sunday's The Color Yellow:

8:00 - The Simpsons - 6.082 (#4) - 3.0/8 (#2)
8:30 - Cleveland - 5.597 (#4) - 2.8/7 (#3)
9:00 - FG (repeat) - 6.299 (#4) - 3.1/7 (#4)
9:30 - American Dad - 5.643 (#4) - 2.8/6 (#4)

Simpsons bounce back to a healthy 3.0, that's ok, but a repeat of Family Guy still won the night. American Dad beat Cleveland again. Great news considering how much tougher the competition is at 9pm (Undercover Boss, Desperate Housewives).

at least we're back to 6 million...just

even though it's the 3.0 that really matters, I like seeing healthy audience numbers

[Jesse Pinkman]

typical "ratings don't matter guys, it's still not going anywhere" type things.

at least it did somewhat good though

[bartyboy]

a family guy repeat....

[Fox Executive]

Fox actually brags with the (poor) performance of Animation Domination:

A gold medal performance from Tuesday’s AMERICAN IDOL and double-digit growth from Sunday’s animated originals of THE SIMPSONS, THE CLEVELAND SHOW, and AMERICAN DAD contributed to FOX’s weekly rating of 3.2/9 among Adults 18-49. In addition, Tuesday’s AMERICAN IDOL ranked as the No. 1 program of the week besting all Olympics telecasts among Adults 18-49. Despite tough competition this season from such major events as the Olympics and the Super Bowl, FOX remains the No. 1 network of the season and leads its closest competitor (CBS) by +12%.

FOX had 4 of the Top 20 programs among Adults 18-49: AMERICAN IDOL TUESDAY (No. 1), AMERICAN IDOL WEDNESDAY (No. 5), FAMILY GUY (No. 18) and THE SIMPSONS (No. 19).

FOX had 6 of the Top 20 programs among Adults 18-34: AMERICAN IDOL TUESDAY (No. 1), AMERICAN IDOL WEDNESDAY (No. 3), FAMILY GUY (No. 11), AMERICAN DAD (No. 15 tie), THE CLEVELAND SHOW (No. 15 tie) and THE SIMPSONS (No. 17).

FOX had 8 of the Top 20 programs among Teens: AMERICAN IDOL TUESDAY (No. 1), AMERICAN IDOL WEDNESDAY (No. 2), FAMILY GUY (No. 8), AMERICAN DAD (No. 9), THE CLEVELAND SHOW (No. 12), THE SIMPSONS (No. 14), HOUSE (No. 19 tie) and 24 (No. 19 tie).

FOX had 2 of the Top 20 programs in Total Viewers: AMERICAN IDOL TUESDAY (No. 5) and AMERICAN IDOL WEDNESDAY (No. 9).

At 8p THE SIMPSONS posted a 2.9/8 among Adults 18-49, up +12% from last week (2.6/7). THE SIMPSONS ranked No. 2 in its half hour among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens and No. 1 in Men 18-34. CLEVELAND at 8:30p did a 2.8/7 among Adults 18-49, up +17% from last week (2.4/6) while it ranked No. 3 in the time period among Adults 18-49 and No. 2 in Adults 18-34 and Teens.

An encore FAMILY GUY at 9p did a 3.2/7 among Adults 18-49 and ranked No. 4 in the half hour among Adults 18-49, No. 2 in Adults 18-34 and Teens and No. 1 in Men 18-34. At 9:30p AMERICAN DAD posted a 2.8/6 and was up +12% versus last week in Adults 18-49 (2.5/6). AMERICAN DAD ranked No. 4 in the time period among Adults 18-49, No. 3 in Adults 18-34, No. 2 in Teens and No. 1 in Men 18-34.

[Fox Executive]

Sunday's finals:

The Simpsons (7:59pm, 31 minutes)
- 5.982 million viewers
- 3.4/5 HH
- 2.9/8 A18-49

The Cleveland Show
- 5.585 million viewers
- 3.2/5 HH
- 2.8/7 A18-49

Family Guy (R, 31 minutes)
- 6.317 million viewers
- 3.7/5 HH
- 3.2/7 A18-49
*I guess people didn't realize it was a repeat?*

American Dad (29 minutes)
- 5.661 million viewers
- 3.2/5 HH
- 2.8/6 A18-49

[that_jeff]

Family Guy (R, 31 minutes)
- 6.317 million viewers
- 3.7/5 HH
- 3.2/7 A18-49
*I guess people didn't realize it was a repeat?*

Like it or not the show is pretty consistent in what it offers. I guess that some people would rather watch a familiar episode than whatever Olympic garbage NBC was running at that time or what other networks run at 9.00pm on a sunday (I have no idea--I pretty much stick to Discovery now).