Joey and the ratings week 3 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-24-2004, 11:08 PM

On the first Thursday night of the 2004-2005 television season, Joey continued to struggle in its third week. The episode pulled just 14.6 million viewers, a full one million below the least-watched new Friends episode of all time. It came away with a 9.4 rating and a 16 share, losing seven percent from last week's rating and marking the first time in over a decade that a new episode kicking off NBC's Thursday night lineup has been viewed by less than ten percent of American households with television sets.

In a pattern that is likely to continue throughout the beginning of the season, Survivor: Vanuatu, Islands of Fire had no problem winning the 8:00 hour, beating Joey by two full rating points. Will & Grace did manage to build slightly from Joey's lead-in audience for the second week in a row, which could prompt NBC executives to consider swapping the two shows' timeslots. Meanwhile, the season premiere of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation blew a still-strong episode of The Apprentice 2 out of the water, pulling over 30 million viewers. Thanks in part to the lead-in, Without a Trace topped ER, marking the first time any CBS program has ever bested a first-run episode of the NBC drama. Joey finished the night in seventh place, as shown by the preliminary ratings

Mr. Television · 09-24-2004, 11:17 PM

I like Joey but I don't think this is very surprising. Hopefully the ratings won't drop any more. I think CBS ihas the new must see tv lineup with CSI and Without A Trace. Thats a great one two lineup.

Brian Damage · 09-25-2004, 12:10 AM

The funny thing is, that story said the show was struggling for ratings. 14.6 is still a very high ranking. Any show on UPN, WB and FOX combined couldn't get that rating.

Nanny Fine · 09-25-2004, 12:14 AM

I don't understand numbers of ratings so I just want to know are the ratings good enough to keep Joey running?

Brian Damage · 09-25-2004, 12:17 AM

14.6 is 14.6 million viewers of the show. It is not Friends like numbers which were usually in the 20's, but it is still very good.

Nanny Fine · 09-25-2004, 12:19 AM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
14.6 is 14.6 million viewers of the show. It is not Friends like numbers which were usually in the 20's, but it is still very good.

So as of now it should keep running?

I love this show ~ I think it has huge potential. Not like FRIENDS but it's still JOEY and I loved him in FRIENDS. I want this show to succeed like I DIDNT want FRIENDS to ever end.

A LOT.

Brian Damage · 09-25-2004, 12:22 AM

It has alot of potential and hopefully NBC will be patient with it and let it grow.

Mr. Television · 09-25-2004, 12:30 AM

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Originally posted by barwars
I just can't handle the idea of a Must See TV lineup with a reality show.
I mean.... both networks have it.

As Conan said last night, NBC is in the hole.
Forget "Must See TV"
we're "Check us out if you have nothing else to do TV"
Although, Joey is great.
And the fact that Bebe Neuwirth is joining the new L&O.... I won't stop watching any time soon.

Me neither. Thats why I didn't mention Survivor. Reality TV sucks.

Joker85 · 09-25-2004, 11:42 PM

I wish these articles would stop comparing the ratings to Friends. It's a different show. It's still probably the highest rating of any other sitcom out there, and definitely the highest rated one on NBC. They need to give him a chance because I think this show really has the potential to shine. If NBC of old hadn't given sitcoms a year to get on their feet, we wouldn't have had shows that are now considered modern day classics like Cheers and Seinfield. Seinfield, considered by a lot to be the greatest sitcom of all time struggled with ratings it's first season. The execs nowadays just can't seem to remember that.

Brian Damage · 09-25-2004, 11:54 PM

I agree with you wholeheartedly. The thing is, these ratings are actually very good. Are they winning in its time slot? No. But overall, most new shows would kill for Joey's ratings.

snl75 · 09-29-2004, 01:46 AM

i also agree with both of you as i said 2 weeks ago im very imperessed with joey i think that nbc problay promised big friends sized numbers to advertisers and are having to worry about make goods because of shortfall thats why theres panic at nbc i myself look forward to joey every thursday almost as much as i looked forward to friends .

spunkygirl · 09-29-2004, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by barwars
I just can't handle the idea of a Must See TV lineup with a reality show.
I mean.... both networks have it.

As Conan said last night, NBC is in the hole.
Forget "Must See TV"
we're "Check us out if you have nothing else to do TV"
Although, Joey is great.
And the fact that Bebe Neuwirth is joining the new L&O.... I won't stop watching any time soon.

I agree, I hope the Apprentice dies a painful death

I think I'm gonna check out L&O I've always like Bebe

09-24-2004, 11:08 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Joey and the ratings week 3 On the first Thursday night of the 2004-2005 television season, Joey continued to struggle in its third week. The episode pulled just 14.6 million viewers, a full one million below the least-watched new Friends episode of all time. It came away with a 9.4 rating and a 16 share, losing seven percent from last week's rating and marking the first time in over a decade that a new episode kicking off NBC's Thursday night lineup has been viewed by less than ten percent of American households with television sets. In a pattern that is likely to continue throughout the beginning of the season, Survivor: Vanuatu, Islands of Fire had no problem winning the 8:00 hour, beating Joey by two full rating points. Will & Grace did manage to build slightly from Joey's lead-in audience for the second week in a row, which could prompt NBC executives to consider swapping the two shows' timeslots. Meanwhile, the season premiere of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation blew a still-strong episode of The Apprentice 2 out of the water, pulling over 30 million viewers. Thanks in part to the lead-in, Without a Trace topped ER, marking the first time any CBS program has ever bested a first-run episode of the NBC drama. Joey finished the night in seventh place, as shown by the preliminary ratings

09-24-2004, 11:17 PM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I like Joey but I don't think this is very surprising. Hopefully the ratings won't drop any more. I think CBS ihas the new must see tv lineup with CSI and Without A Trace. Thats a great one two lineup.
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09-25-2004, 12:14 AM	#4
Nanny Fine Justine and Holden.. Senior Member Join Date: Jan 01, 2003 Location: Watching The Ellen Degeneres Show and luvin' it Posts: 2,852	I don't understand numbers of ratings so I just want to know are the ratings good enough to keep Joey running?
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09-25-2004, 12:10 AM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The funny thing is, that story said the show was struggling for ratings. 14.6 is still a very high ranking. Any show on UPN, WB and FOX combined couldn't get that rating.

09-25-2004, 12:17 AM	#5
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	14.6 is 14.6 million viewers of the show. It is not Friends like numbers which were usually in the 20's, but it is still very good.

09-25-2004, 12:22 AM	#7
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	It has alot of potential and hopefully NBC will be patient with it and let it grow.

09-25-2004, 11:42 PM	#9
Joker85 Back in St. Olaf... Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 18, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 481	I wish these articles would stop comparing the ratings to Friends. It's a different show. It's still probably the highest rating of any other sitcom out there, and definitely the highest rated one on NBC. They need to give him a chance because I think this show really has the potential to shine. If NBC of old hadn't given sitcoms a year to get on their feet, we wouldn't have had shows that are now considered modern day classics like Cheers and Seinfield. Seinfield, considered by a lot to be the greatest sitcom of all time struggled with ratings it's first season. The execs nowadays just can't seem to remember that.

09-25-2004, 11:54 PM	#10
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I agree with you wholeheartedly. The thing is, these ratings are actually very good. Are they winning in its time slot? No. But overall, most new shows would kill for Joey's ratings.

09-29-2004, 01:46 AM	#11
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	i also agree with both of you as i said 2 weeks ago im very imperessed with joey i think that nbc problay promised big friends sized numbers to advertisers and are having to worry about make goods because of shortfall thats why theres panic at nbc i myself look forward to joey every thursday almost as much as i looked forward to friends .