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Pavan · 02-12-2003, 05:15 PM

Overnights:
ABC's 8 Simple Rules (#3: 7.5/11) still has an audience and the WB's Gilmore Girls (5.1/7) remains rock-solid despite the addition of American Idol. Proof positive that ABC is back on the map on Tuesday (in the 8 p.m. hour, that is), was the net's combination of 8 Simple Rules and According to Jim (#4: 6.4/9) up, on average, 49 percent from game show The Chair on the year-ago night (4.6/7 on Feb. 12, 2002).
8 Simple Rules was #3 overall for the 8-8:30pm slot behind American Idol and JAG.

Fast Nationals:
8 Simple Rules was #3 for 8-8:30 at 7.0/11. NBC's game-show special from 8-9 was at a 6.8/10, but peaked at 8:30 when According to Jim on ABC averaged a 6.1/9.

Viewers 18-49:
8 Simple Rules was #2 for 8-8:30 at a 3.7/10 behind American Idol.

It's still getting decent ratings despite American Idol, once American Idol ends it will be back to #2 overall (sometimes even #1) for the timeslot and by far #1 for viewers 18-49.

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 02-12-2003, 10:03 PM

Hey Pav,
do you know when American Idol is gonna end? because once thats out of the way, then 8 simple rules will be back on top again!!!

Pavan · 02-12-2003, 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by *GoodMorningCalgary*
Hey Pav,
do you know when American Idol is gonna end? because once thats out of the way, then 8 simple rules will be back on top again!!!

This is all I know, how long is this show???:

Beginning Tuesday, March 11, when the final 10 contestants are chosen, both Tuesday and Wednesday episodes will be broadcast live – truly testing the finalists’ abilities in their competition to be the next AMERICAN IDOL. The AMERICAN IDOL winner will be chosen by the American public during the two final episodes Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7.

I was thinking it would be over by end of March, guess not, unless they go to hiatus for a month?

*GoodMorningCalgary* · 02-12-2003, 10:16 PM

well 8 simple rules has like around 30 episodes this season right? so will it still be on after american idol finishes?

Pavan · 02-12-2003, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by *GoodMorningCalgary*
well 8 simple rules has like around 30 episodes this season right? so will it still be on after american idol finishes?

8 Simple Rules will have a stunning 28 or 29 episodes this season, which is a ton for a sitcom these days. I think the new episodes will finish around May 27, with the season finale.

vucrusader · 02-13-2003, 01:31 AM

Pinch,

Starting with the March 11th show, they kick off 1 of the 10 each week. So the finale dates make sense.

David · 02-16-2003, 10:53 AM

yeah it does make sense

02-12-2003, 05:15 PM	#1
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Last night's episode 18 ratings Overnights: ABC's 8 Simple Rules (#3: 7.5/11) still has an audience and the WB's Gilmore Girls (5.1/7) remains rock-solid despite the addition of American Idol. Proof positive that ABC is back on the map on Tuesday (in the 8 p.m. hour, that is), was the net's combination of 8 Simple Rules and According to Jim (#4: 6.4/9) up, on average, 49 percent from game show The Chair on the year-ago night (4.6/7 on Feb. 12, 2002). 8 Simple Rules was #3 overall for the 8-8:30pm slot behind American Idol and JAG. Fast Nationals: 8 Simple Rules was #3 for 8-8:30 at 7.0/11. NBC's game-show special from 8-9 was at a 6.8/10, but peaked at 8:30 when According to Jim on ABC averaged a 6.1/9. Viewers 18-49: 8 Simple Rules was #2 for 8-8:30 at a 3.7/10 behind American Idol. It's still getting decent ratings despite American Idol, once American Idol ends it will be back to #2 overall (sometimes even #1) for the timeslot and by far #1 for viewers 18-49.
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02-13-2003, 01:31 AM	#6
vucrusader Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Jan 08, 2003 Location: Valpo, IN Posts: 3	Pinch, Starting with the March 11th show, they kick off 1 of the 10 each week. So the finale dates make sense.
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02-12-2003, 10:03 PM	#2
GoodMorningCalgary Banana Hammock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2002 Location: Sacred Heart Hospital Posts: 1,225	Hey Pav, do you know when American Idol is gonna end? because once thats out of the way, then 8 simple rules will be back on top again!!!
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02-12-2003, 10:16 PM	#4
GoodMorningCalgary Banana Hammock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 02, 2002 Location: Sacred Heart Hospital Posts: 1,225	well 8 simple rules has like around 30 episodes this season right? so will it still be on after american idol finishes?