11/4 "Goodbye" Ratings: A MONSTER Hit! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 11-05-2003, 02:08 PM

Overnights (Metered Markets):
As expected, the return of ABC's 8 Simple Rules took top rated honors of the evening with the hour-long episode dealing with the death of John Ritter's Paul Hennessy at a 14.9/22 from 8-9 p.m. Comparably, 8 Simple Rules outdelivered CBS's second place Navy NCIS (8.8/13) by a considerable 69 percent.
Top 8 Overnights:
1. "Eight Simple Rules..." (ABC, one hour) - 14.9/22
2. "Judging Amy" (CBS) - 11.1/17
3. "According to Jim" (ABC) - 10.5/15
4. "Law & Order: S.V.U." (NBC) - 9.6/15
5. "The Guardian" (CBS) - 9.1/13
6. "Navy N.C.I.S." (CBS) - 8.8/13
7. "N.Y.P.D. Blue" (ABC) - 8.4/14
7. "Less Than Perfect" (ABC) - 8.4/12

Fast Nationals (Nielsen's):
Top 8:
1. "Eight Simple Rules..." (ABC, one hour) - 12.8/20
2. "Judging Amy" (CBS) - 9.8/16
3. "According to Jim" (ABC) - 9.5/14
4. "Law & Order: S.V.U." (NBC) - 8.9/15
5. "The Guardian" (CBS) - 8.4/13
6. "Navy N.C.I.S." (CBS) - 8.0/12
7. "N.Y.P.D. Blue" (ABC) - 7.4/12
7. "Less Than Perfect" (ABC) - 7.4/11
8 Simple Rules grew from a 12.6/20 to 12.9/19 from it's first half hour to second half hour.
The final numbers are not in, but it drew well over 20 million viewers. John Ritter's last episode drew just under 18 million viewers. This episode, should easily be in the top 5. ABC easily won the night overall.

Fast Nationals, Viewers 18-49:
Top 8:
1. "Eight Simple Rules..." (ABC, one hour) - 8.2
2. "According to Jim" (ABC) - 6.1
3. "Law & Order: S.V.U." (NBC) - 5.6
4. "Fear Factor" (S, NBC, 90 minutes) - 4.9
5. "Less Than Perfect" (ABC) - 4.8
6. "Frasier" (S, NBC) - 4.5
7. "N.Y.P.D. Blue" (ABC) - 3.9
8. "24" (FOX, 9:00) - 3.7
Again, 8 Simple Rules grew from it's first half to second half hour, from a 7.8 to an 8.5. ABC easily won the night overall.

Mr. Television · 11-05-2003, 02:11 PM

Thats great news.

PZelda · 11-05-2003, 02:49 PM

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Originally posted by mr roper
Thats great news.

I agree! That's wonderful news!

HDfanLiz · 11-05-2003, 03:10 PM

This is wonderful news! I'm glad people decided to stick with the show.

Freakzilla · 11-05-2003, 03:40 PM

This is great news. Let's hope the ratings stay high. Last night's episode was great. It was both sad and funny. It was good how they started the show with the stuff about "The Hot List". That, of course, was supposed to be the 4th episode and the one they were working on when John passed away.

Mr. Roper · 11-05-2003, 04:26 PM

Glad to here that!

barwars · 11-05-2003, 04:39 PM

Thats good news!!

IMO, "8 Simple Rules" had the saddest TV episode ever on last night.

While "Frasier" had the funniest episode of ANYTHING Ive ever seen.

Overall, it was a great night for TV fans.
(not to mention ABC)

(I just hope they dont USE John's death as a way to pull in viewers)

Mr. Roper · 11-05-2003, 04:59 PM

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Originally posted by barwars88

(I just hope they dont USE John's death as a way to pull in viewers)

They won't. Don't worry.

theanswerman · 11-05-2003, 05:01 PM

the only thing i thought was wrong was that they showed ads from threes company dvd its like they were taking advantage of johns death;

barwars · 11-05-2003, 05:05 PM

I missed the ads.
Thats what I get for going to the bathroom....

PZelda · 11-05-2003, 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by fear the mullet
the only thing i thought was wrong was that they showed ads from threes company dvd its like they were taking advantage of johns death;

They didn't air the TC ads where I live.

David · 11-05-2003, 06:29 PM

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Originally posted by PZelda: VICKI!!
They didn't air the TC ads where I live.

me neither

David · 11-05-2003, 06:30 PM

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Originally posted by pavanbadal
Overnights (Metered Markets):
As expected, the return of ABC's 8 Simple Rules took top rated honors of the evening with the hour-long episode dealing with the death of John Ritter's Paul Hennessy at a 14.9/22 from 8-9 p.m. Comparably, 8 Simple Rules outdelivered CBS's second place Navy NCIS (8.8/13) by a considerable 69 percent.
Top 8 Overnights:
1. "Eight Simple Rules..." (ABC, one hour) - 14.9/22
2. "Judging Amy" (CBS) - 11.1/17
3. "According to Jim" (ABC) - 10.5/15
4. "Law & Order: S.V.U." (NBC) - 9.6/15
5. "The Guardian" (CBS) - 9.1/13
6. "Navy N.C.I.S." (CBS) - 8.8/13
7. "N.Y.P.D. Blue" (ABC) - 8.4/14
7. "Less Than Perfect" (ABC) - 8.4/12

Fast Nationals (Nielsen's):
Top 8:
1. "Eight Simple Rules..." (ABC, one hour) - 12.8/20
2. "Judging Amy" (CBS) - 9.8/16
3. "According to Jim" (ABC) - 9.5/14
4. "Law & Order: S.V.U." (NBC) - 8.9/15
5. "The Guardian" (CBS) - 8.4/13
6. "Navy N.C.I.S." (CBS) - 8.0/12
7. "N.Y.P.D. Blue" (ABC) - 7.4/12
7. "Less Than Perfect" (ABC) - 7.4/11
8 Simple Rules grew from a 12.6/20 to 12.9/19 from it's first half hour to second half hour.
The final numbers are not in, but it drew well over 20 million viewers. John Ritter's last episode drew just under 18 million viewers. This episode, should easily be in the top 5. ABC easily won the night overall.

Fast Nationals, Viewers 18-49:
Top 8:
1. "Eight Simple Rules..." (ABC, one hour) - 8.2
2. "According to Jim" (ABC) - 6.1
3. "Law & Order: S.V.U." (NBC) - 5.6
4. "Fear Factor" (S, NBC, 90 minutes) - 4.9
5. "Less Than Perfect" (ABC) - 4.8
6. "Frasier" (S, NBC) - 4.5
7. "N.Y.P.D. Blue" (ABC) - 3.9
8. "24" (FOX, 9:00) - 3.7
Again, 8 Simple Rules grew from it's first half to second half hour, from a 7.8 to an 8.5. ABC easily won the night overall.

Yay 8SR! I expected it to do really well, but thats REALLY WELL!

It was a very sad episode, and im glad many watched. John and his character will be missed

eza · 11-05-2003, 06:35 PM

they showed those ads here a bunch of times.....i also felt they were just trying to milk his death .....sad

benjamoon · 11-05-2003, 06:36 PM

That's great news..... and it really helped "According to Jim" and "Less than Perfect".. I hope audiences keep tuning in after the early post-John episodes have ended

11-05-2003, 02:08 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	11/4 "Goodbye" Ratings: A MONSTER Hit! Overnights (Metered Markets): As expected, the return of ABC's 8 Simple Rules took top rated honors of the evening with the hour-long episode dealing with the death of John Ritter's Paul Hennessy at a 14.9/22 from 8-9 p.m. Comparably, 8 Simple Rules outdelivered CBS's second place Navy NCIS (8.8/13) by a considerable 69 percent. Top 8 Overnights: 1. "Eight Simple Rules..." (ABC, one hour) - 14.9/22 2. "Judging Amy" (CBS) - 11.1/17 3. "According to Jim" (ABC) - 10.5/15 4. "Law & Order: S.V.U." (NBC) - 9.6/15 5. "The Guardian" (CBS) - 9.1/13 6. "Navy N.C.I.S." (CBS) - 8.8/13 7. "N.Y.P.D. Blue" (ABC) - 8.4/14 7. "Less Than Perfect" (ABC) - 8.4/12 Fast Nationals (Nielsen's): Top 8: 1. "Eight Simple Rules..." (ABC, one hour) - 12.8/20 2. "Judging Amy" (CBS) - 9.8/16 3. "According to Jim" (ABC) - 9.5/14 4. "Law & Order: S.V.U." (NBC) - 8.9/15 5. "The Guardian" (CBS) - 8.4/13 6. "Navy N.C.I.S." (CBS) - 8.0/12 7. "N.Y.P.D. Blue" (ABC) - 7.4/12 7. "Less Than Perfect" (ABC) - 7.4/11 8 Simple Rules grew from a 12.6/20 to 12.9/19 from it's first half hour to second half hour. The final numbers are not in, but it drew well over 20 million viewers. John Ritter's last episode drew just under 18 million viewers. This episode, should easily be in the top 5. ABC easily won the night overall. Fast Nationals, Viewers 18-49: Top 8: 1. "Eight Simple Rules..." (ABC, one hour) - 8.2 2. "According to Jim" (ABC) - 6.1 3. "Law & Order: S.V.U." (NBC) - 5.6 4. "Fear Factor" (S, NBC, 90 minutes) - 4.9 5. "Less Than Perfect" (ABC) - 4.8 6. "Frasier" (S, NBC) - 4.5 7. "N.Y.P.D. Blue" (ABC) - 3.9 8. "24" (FOX, 9:00) - 3.7 Again, 8 Simple Rules grew from it's first half to second half hour, from a 7.8 to an 8.5. ABC easily won the night overall.
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11-05-2003, 02:11 PM	#2
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11-05-2003, 05:01 PM	#9
theanswerman OMGWTFLOLZ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 04, 2003 Location: i lurve you! (israel) Posts: 2,636	the only thing i thought was wrong was that they showed ads from threes company dvd its like they were taking advantage of johns death;
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11-05-2003, 06:36 PM	#15
benjamoon Bewitched Senior Member Join Date: Jun 15, 2000 Location: New York Posts: 1,450	That's great news..... and it really helped "According to Jim" and "Less than Perfect".. I hope audiences keep tuning in after the early post-John episodes have ended
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11-05-2003, 03:10 PM	#4
HDfanLiz Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 18, 2003 Location: Arnold's Posts: 447	This is wonderful news! I'm glad people decided to stick with the show.

11-05-2003, 03:40 PM	#5
Freakzilla Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2000 Location: Portage, Michigan, United States Posts: 556	This is great news. Let's hope the ratings stay high. Last night's episode was great. It was both sad and funny. It was good how they started the show with the stuff about "The Hot List". That, of course, was supposed to be the 4th episode and the one they were working on when John passed away.

11-05-2003, 04:39 PM	#7
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	Thats good news!! IMO, "8 Simple Rules" had the saddest TV episode ever on last night. While "Frasier" had the funniest episode of ANYTHING Ive ever seen. Overall, it was a great night for TV fans. (not to mention ABC) (I just hope they dont USE John's death as a way to pull in viewers)

11-05-2003, 05:05 PM	#10
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I missed the ads. Thats what I get for going to the bathroom....

11-05-2003, 06:35 PM	#14
eza WHYYY I NEVER!!! Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 29, 2003 Posts: 36	they showed those ads here a bunch of times.....i also felt they were just trying to milk his death .....sad