This week we inagurate a new feature, Week to Week Ratings Momentum, where we will chart which broadcast primetime shows increased and decreased their ratings by the largest amounts. Of course, these increases and decreases can be caused by many factors, but they are interesting to examine. This feature will be of particular interest to TVBigshot players looking for viewing and growth points.
Top 20 Shows For Ratings Increase from January 7-13 to January 14-20, 2008
| Rank | Programs | Network | Current Week, HH Rating | Previous Week, HH Rating | HH Rating Increase | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CSI: MIAMI | CBS | 9.7 | 6.1 | 3.6 | 59.0% |
| 2 | DEAL OR NO DEAL-MON | NBC | 9.0 | 6.6 | 2.4 | 36.4% |
| 3 | NCIS | CBS | 9.9 | 8.1 | 1.8 | 22.2% |
| 4 | BIG BANG THEORY, THE | CBS | 5.1 | 4.0 | 1.1 | 27.5% |
| 5 | DONT FORGET THE LYRICS | FOX | 5.2 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 23.8% |
| 6 | SMARTER THAN 5TH GRADER | FOX | 7.0 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 12.9% |
| 7 | APPRENTICE 7 | NBC | 6.0 | 5.2 | 0.8 | 15.4% |
| 8 | HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER | CBS | 4.6 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 21.1% |
| 9 | HOUSE-FRI 9P | FOX | 4.7 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 17.5% |
| 10 | LAW & ORDER:SVU-SAT | NBC | 3.9 | 3.2 | 0.7 | 21.9% |
| 11 | SUPERNATURAL | CW | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 45.5% |
| 12 | RULES OF ENGAGEMENT | CBS | 5.5 | 5.1 | 0.4 | 7.8% |
| 13 | DATELINE SUN-7PM | NBC | 3.4 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 13.3% |
| 14 | NUMB3RS | CBS | 6.4 | 6.1 | 0.3 | 4.9% |
| 15 | SUNDAY NIGHT MOVIE | ION | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 150.0% |
| 16 | LAW AND ORDER | NBC | 7.7 | 7.4 | 0.3 | 4.1% |
| 17 | BONES-FRI 8P | FOX | 3.3 | 3.0 | 0.3 | 10.0% |
| 18 | SMALLVILLE | CW | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 12.5% |
| 19 | ABC SAT MOVIE OF THE WEEK | ABC | 3.3 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 6.5% |
| 20 | GHOST WHISPERER | CBS | 6.2 | 6.1 | 0.1 | 1.6% |
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“Bottom” 20 Shows For Ratings Decrease from January 7-13 to January 14-20, 2008
| Rank | Programs | Network | Current Week, HH Rating | Previous Week, HH Rating | HH Rating Decrease | % Increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GREY'S ANATOMY-THU 9PM | ABC | 5.2 | 11.6 | -6.4 | -55.2% |
| 2 | TERMINATOR: SRH CNR CHRON | FOX | 6.2 | 11.1 | -4.9 | -44.1% |
| 3 | BROTHERS & SISTERS | ABC | 3.2 | 7.4 | -4.2 | -56.8% |
| 4 | CSI | CBS | 9.1 | 11.2 | -2.1 | -18.8% |
| 5 | LAW AND ORDER:SVU | NBC | 8.1 | 9.9 | -1.8 | -18.2% |
| 6 | BIGGEST LOSER 5 | NBC | 4.6 | 6.4 | -1.8 | -28.1% |
| 7 | SUPERNANNY | ABC | 4.1 | 5.8 | -1.7 | -29.3% |
| 8 | WIFE SWAP | ABC | 3.4 | 4.9 | -1.5 | -30.6% |
| 9 | MY NAME IS EARL | NBC | 3.5 | 4.8 | -1.3 | -27.1% |
| 10 | COPS | FOX | 3.6 | 4.8 | -1.2 | -25.0% |
| 11 | BIG SHOTS | ABC | 3.4 | 4.4 | -1.0 | -22.7% |
| 12 | AMAZING RACE 12 | CBS | 5.9 | 6.8 | -0.9 | -13.2% |
| 13 | AMER FUNN HOME VIDEOS | ABC | 3.4 | 4.3 | -0.9 | -20.9% |
| 14 | GOSSIP GIRL | CW | 0.8 | 1.7 | -0.9 | -52.9% |
| 15 | JUST FOR LAUGHS-TU 8PM | ABC | 3.1 | 3.9 | -0.8 | -20.5% |
| 16 | DEAL OR NO DEAL-WED | NBC | 7.6 | 8.4 | -0.8 | -9.5% |
| 17 | ONE TREE HILL | CW | 1.8 | 2.4 | -0.6 | -25.0% |
| 18 | WITHOUT A TRACE | CBS | 8.8 | 9.3 | -0.5 | -5.4% |
| 19 | CASHMERE MAFIA | ABC | 3.8 | 4.3 | -0.5 | -11.6% |
| 20 | POWER OF TEN | CBS | 3.3 | 3.8 | -0.5 | -13.2% |
Nielsen TV Ratings Data: ©2008 Nielsen Media Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
This is somewhat helpful, but then again, not really helpful in regards to the game.
Increases or decreases due to a repeat airing do not count for value changes. For example, NCIS went up in relation to the last aired episode (a repeat), but actually went down in comparison to the last NEW episode which aired on Dec 2nd.
Some shows, such as Bones and Desperate Housewives, don't get any points for their repeats outside of their original time slot. Both are now essentially on Fridays in repeats for their regular time slot, but since it isn't where new episodes last aired, they don't count for any points.
SFTV, I agree. You need to look beyond these numbers for game purposes, but they are useful starting points in many cases. Also, it's meant for our general audience as well, not exclusively TVBigshot players.
This gives a good general idea of what the show standings are. Glad it is posted for all to review. :}
This is somewhat helpful, but then again, not really helpful in regards to the game.
Increases or decreases due to a repeat airing do not count for value changes. For example, NCIS went up in relation to the last aired episode (a repeat), but actually went down in comparison to the last NEW episode which aired on Dec 2nd.
Some shows, such as Bones and Desperate Housewives, don’t get any points for their repeats outside of their original time slot. Both are now essentially on Fridays in repeats for their regular time slot, but since it isn’t where new episodes last aired, they don’t count for any points.
SFTV, I agree. You need to look beyond these numbers for game purposes, but they are useful starting points in many cases. Also, it’s meant for our general audience as well, not exclusively TVBigshot players.
This gives a good general idea of what the show standings are. Glad it is posted for all to review. :}
The drop for Sarah Connor Chronicles was spectacular.
I give points to Peter Liguori for bucking the trend and not reflexively claiming a “hit” when he knew he probably didn't have one.
The drop for Sarah Connor Chronicles was spectacular.
I give points to Peter Liguori for bucking the trend and not reflexively claiming a “hit” when he knew he probably didn’t have one.
Didn't know exactly what I was looking at, at first. But after a little time, you can see where things are going, to some degree.
Problem is, by the time you get this, it's too late for the contest. However, it does help predict if one of 'your shows' is in trouble or not and if it might be cancelled.
If the list would mention whether it was a rerun or not or scheduled at a different time, that would help. Any chance?
Didn’t know exactly what I was looking at, at first. But after a little time, you can see where things are going, to some degree.
Problem is, by the time you get this, it’s too late for the contest. However, it does help predict if one of ‘your shows’ is in trouble or not and if it might be cancelled.
If the list would mention whether it was a rerun or not or scheduled at a different time, that would help. Any chance?
Jon, each weeks post comes out on Thursday, plenty of time for your Sunday picks.
Jon, each weeks post comes out on Thursday, plenty of time for your Sunday picks.