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It may have been the NFL draft after all. After a miserable ratings performance with across-the-board series lows last Thursday against ESPN’s telecast of the NFL draft, the broadcast networks rebounded last night, the opening night of the May sweep.
On CBS, Survivor (4.0 rating/13 share in adults 18-49), once again the top program on Thursday night, was up 11% from last week. CSI (3.0/8) bounced back by 7%, same as The Mentalist (3.2/9). On NBC, Community (2.0/7) made the most dramatic rebound, up 25% from last week’s season low. The Office (3.6/11) was up 13% and 30 Rock (2.9/8) up 16%. The Marriage Ref (2.0/6) was up one tenth week over week, while Parks & Recreation (2.0/6) was flat. On ABC, Grey’s Anatomy (3.8/11), which aired a repeat last week, was up 9% from its last original, while Private Practice (3.0/9) gained 15%. But the ABC show that needed a ratings bounce the most, bubble freshman Flash Forward at 8pm (1.5/5) was down -6% from last week. And a sobering note to put the other ratings gains in perspective. Many series were still way down from their season averages last night. Fox’s Bones (2.5/8) was flat, while Fringe (2.0/6) was down 5% but on par with its season average. CBS won the night in adults 18-49 (3.4/10) and total viewers (13.6 million).
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It’s because of “RUSSELL HANTZ” – Survivor should keep this guy on board permanently!
“CSI:” may have rebounded this week, but it’s still near its all-time lows for both viewer numbers and ratings/share. According to Variety and other places, next season will see “CSI:” moving to Sunday nights at either 8 or 9 (eastern), with “The Mentalist” taking over the prime 9 pm spot on Thursdays, followed by the “Criminal Minds” spin-off at 10. “CSI:” is already dead, and the corpse is beginning to stink.
It’s sad, because I used to be such a fan of CSI, but the show has really run its course, and become by-the-book and boring. The Mentalist is a great show, and Fringe is a great sci-fi show that’s still looking for a solid audience beyond its fanbase.
Last night’s Community was great. Glad it’s doing okay.
No one has ever played the game like Russell Hantz. He has made Survivor watchable again. With idols played every week, you never know what is going to happen. His jealousy of Parvati is hilarious because she took his game – finding and playing idols – to a whole new level with the game changing double idle maneuver. But this season isn’t just Russell, it is the entire cast of A-type characters that have redefined themselves, and in the process brought the series new depth and feeling. One note characters like Jerri and Rupert are now fascinating. Kudos to Survivor producers for finding that elusive mix of synergistic characters, great personalities, and two perfectly balanced teams. Now that’s Entertainment!