CBS got cleaned in the Friday night ratings without GW

buttcutt · 05-13-2006, 12:40 PM

CBS took a big ratings hit last night and lost to NBC. That magic special did really bad which closed down Close To Home. Las Vegas had more viewers for the first time it has moved to Fridays. Numbers still did well but thats to be expected. It goes to show the Power Of Love. Ha Ha. I think CBS will think twice about having GW end 2 weeks before other shows. It also doesn't fair well for Close To Home to be picked up next year. Fridays definately need GW to lead off that 8:00pm spot.

i love love · 05-13-2006, 04:21 PM

Indeed, they better not move it out of it's Friday slot, that could be dangerous.

Looking4Love · 05-13-2006, 07:08 PM

Thanks for the news

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All You Need Is... · 05-13-2006, 08:03 PM

Close to Home was on the verge of cancellation until it got moved to the post Ghost Whisperer slot where it blossomed. It seems to be withering again without Love.

thebears · 05-13-2006, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by buttcutt

CBS took a big ratings hit last night and lost to NBC. ... It goes to show the Power Of Love. Ha Ha. I think CBS will think twice about having GW end 2 weeks before other shows. It also doesn't fair well for Close To Home to be picked up next year. Fridays definately need GW to lead off that 8:00pm spot.

We agree! Ghost Whisperer ended 2 weeks early because (maybe as a new show) it received only a 22 episode order. Other shows like Num3ers and CSI had a full 24 episode season.

We hope GW gets a full order next year. Given the power of Love, maybe CBS will even move it to a better night next season. Given the show pulled the largest audience of the night on Friday on a regular basis, it would probably pull 3 to 4 million more viewers if shown on a Monday - Thursday night.

i love love · 05-13-2006, 08:49 PM

Shows do seem to average around 24 episodes per season. There's no set count for a television season, they vary. Look at a very popular show like Lost. First season was 25 episodes (including the pilot), second season looks to be 23 episodes with 3 additional specials. The first season of NUM3ERS was only 13 episodes. The first 4 seasons of CSI were 23 episodes each. The final season of Friends was only 18 episodes, which includes a special. Any series can easily be cancelled at any time if it doesn't get the viewership, GW would be up against this if it competed with shows like Lost or American Idol. Friday has been a perfect place for her series.

thebears · 05-14-2006, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by i love love

Shows do seem to average around 24 episodes per season. ...Friday has been a perfect place for her series.

We can agree to disagree, i love love. IMHO we believe the Love/Ghost Whisperer combo is strong enough to compete on those other nights.

But that's a decision Leslie Moonves and the other CBS brass will have to make.

**Trotter** · 05-14-2006, 03:10 PM

Thanks for the information guys.....

SarahLove · 05-14-2006, 05:14 PM

Thanks for sharing the news with us......

05-16-2006, 12:18 AM

I think that Ghost Whisperer could compete well on Sundays at 8 with its concept and primary target audience. I know they are ditching their Sunday movie so Cold Case could always move back an hour. Though it is certainly a very tough night, especially with the NFL moving in, there's enough viewers to go around to support all of the networks. Aside from that it really depends on what it would go up against. From everything I've read so far, it looks like they plan on keeping it on Fridays. Anyway, this past Friday's numbers certainly display how important Ghost Whisperer has been to the success of CBS on Fridays.

05-16-2006, 09:55 AM

I'd leave GW where it is...If it's changed people won't be able to see it even if they wanted to..

thebears · 05-16-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TC Visitor

I think that Ghost Whisperer could compete well on Sundays at 8 with its concept and primary target audience. I know they are ditching their Sunday movie so Cold Case could always move back an hour. Though it is certainly a very tough night, especially with the NFL moving in, there's enough viewers to go around to support all of the networks. Aside from that it really depends on what it would go up against. From everything I've read so far, it looks like they plan on keeping it on Fridays. Anyway, this past Friday's numbers certainly display how important Ghost Whisperer has been to the success of CBS on Fridays.

Sunday does sound to us like a good fit with the audience. And according to the chart Dave posted, Cold Case averaged 14.61 million viewers. The best Friday night show was Numb3rs with 12.1 million (about a million more than Ghost Whisperer). This suggests that Love's show could pick up 1.5 to 2.0 million viewers and become a top 20 show by moving to Sunday

Other posters have made an equally valid point that there is risk in moving a show and we can see that. Our point is simply that staying on Friday, a low viewership night, limits the potential audience for Ghost Whisperer. That maybe OK. But to us putting on the show was a risk in the first place so why not go for broke?

**Trotter** · 05-16-2006, 01:45 PM

It will be intresting to see if the new season stays at the same day and time, thank-you for sharing your views with us.....

buttcutt · 05-16-2006, 02:55 PM

I think the schedule has been set with GW still on Fridays.CBS doesn't want to pull it cause evan with Deal or Dancing With The Stars, GW will still hold its 10 or 11 million audience. This will lead to a Friday win cause CBS will take the 9 and 10 oclock hour lead cause I think those shows are staying put as well. Las Vegas and probably Conviction, ABC is premiering a new hour comedy this fall at 8pm, but I am sure it want phase GW. CBS doesnt care if GW doesn't win the hour as long as the ratings are consistant and I am sure Deal Or No Deal will fade. As for Close To Home following who knows? If not, they better find something good to keep people watching after GW.

herbertlens · 05-16-2006, 04:51 PM

I hope your info is right buttcutt. I think GW would get killed on Sunday nights. Lots of seasons of the show as a big-on-Friday but modest hit overall is all we need.. shows often die when moved around, so let's not get greedy.

**Trotter** · 05-17-2006, 02:32 PM

Thanks for the information buttcutt.....

i love love · 05-17-2006, 04:08 PM

buttcutt is right. Here's a new CBS schedule I pulled up online:

The CBS schedule, with new shows in capitals:

Sunday
7 p.m.: "60 Minutes''
8 p.m.: "The Amazing Race''
9 p.m.: "Cold Case''
10 p.m.: "Without A Trace''

Monday
8 p.m.: "How I Met Your Mother''
8:30 p.m.: "THE CLASS''
9 p.m.: "Two And A Half Men''
9:30 p.m.: "The New Adventures of Old Christine''
10 p.m.: "CSI: Miami''

Tuesday
8 p.m.: "NCIS''
9 p.m.: "The Unit''
10 p.m.: "SMITH''

Wednesday
8 p.m.: "JERICHO''
9 p.m.: "Criminal Minds''
10 p.m.: "CSI: NY''

Thursday
8 p.m.: "Survivor''
9 p.m.: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation''
10 p.m.: "SHARK''

Friday
8 p.m.: "Ghost Whisperer''
9 p.m.: "Close to Home''
10 p.m.: "Numbers''

Saturday
8 p.m.: crime drama repeat
9 p.m.: crime drama repeat
10 p.m.: "48 Hours Mystery''

nouille · 05-17-2006, 04:17 PM

Good news

**Trotter** · 05-18-2006, 01:38 PM

Thank-you for taking the time to share that with us i love love....

05-19-2006, 05:06 AM

05-13-2006, 12:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
buttcutt Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: oxford maine usa Posts: 482 My Profile	CBS got cleaned in the Friday night ratings without GW CBS took a big ratings hit last night and lost to NBC. That magic special did really bad which closed down Close To Home. Las Vegas had more viewers for the first time it has moved to Fridays. Numbers still did well but thats to be expected. It goes to show the Power Of Love. Ha Ha. I think CBS will think twice about having GW end 2 weeks before other shows. It also doesn't fair well for Close To Home to be picked up next year. Fridays definately need GW to lead off that 8:00pm spot.

05-19-2006, 05:06 AM	#20 (permalink)
Sam Guest Posts: n/a	top news no change that awesome news

05-13-2006, 04:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
i love love . Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: a black hole in a back pocket universe Posts: 5,259 My Profile	Indeed, they better not move it out of it's Friday slot, that could be dangerous.

05-13-2006, 07:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Looking4Love Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Indianapolis, IN, U.S.A. Posts: 7,823 My Profile	Thanks for the news !

05-13-2006, 08:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
All You Need Is... Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Roseville,Minnesota Posts: 2,673 My Profile	Close to Home was on the verge of cancellation until it got moved to the post Ghost Whisperer slot where it blossomed. It seems to be withering again without Love.

05-13-2006, 08:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
i love love . Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: a black hole in a back pocket universe Posts: 5,259 My Profile	Shows do seem to average around 24 episodes per season. There's no set count for a television season, they vary. Look at a very popular show like Lost. First season was 25 episodes (including the pilot), second season looks to be 23 episodes with 3 additional specials. The first season of NUM3ERS was only 13 episodes. The first 4 seasons of CSI were 23 episodes each. The final season of Friends was only 18 episodes, which includes a special. Any series can easily be cancelled at any time if it doesn't get the viewership, GW would be up against this if it competed with shows like Lost or American Idol. Friday has been a perfect place for her series.

05-14-2006, 03:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trotter JLH Nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydenham,London Posts: 42,025 My Profile	Thanks for the information guys.....

05-14-2006, 05:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
SarahLove Sister Of JLH Nut Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydenham,London Posts: 17,140 My Profile	Thanks for sharing the news with us......

05-16-2006, 12:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
TC Visitor Guest Posts: n/a	I think that Ghost Whisperer could compete well on Sundays at 8 with its concept and primary target audience. I know they are ditching their Sunday movie so Cold Case could always move back an hour. Though it is certainly a very tough night, especially with the NFL moving in, there's enough viewers to go around to support all of the networks. Aside from that it really depends on what it would go up against. From everything I've read so far, it looks like they plan on keeping it on Fridays. Anyway, this past Friday's numbers certainly display how important Ghost Whisperer has been to the success of CBS on Fridays.

05-16-2006, 09:55 AM	#11 (permalink)
AJCookRocks Guest Posts: n/a	I'd leave GW where it is...If it's changed people won't be able to see it even if they wanted to..

05-16-2006, 01:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Trotter JLH Nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydenham,London Posts: 42,025 My Profile	It will be intresting to see if the new season stays at the same day and time, thank-you for sharing your views with us.....

05-16-2006, 02:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
buttcutt Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: oxford maine usa Posts: 482 My Profile	I think the schedule has been set with GW still on Fridays.CBS doesn't want to pull it cause evan with Deal or Dancing With The Stars, GW will still hold its 10 or 11 million audience. This will lead to a Friday win cause CBS will take the 9 and 10 oclock hour lead cause I think those shows are staying put as well. Las Vegas and probably Conviction, ABC is premiering a new hour comedy this fall at 8pm, but I am sure it want phase GW. CBS doesnt care if GW doesn't win the hour as long as the ratings are consistant and I am sure Deal Or No Deal will fade. As for Close To Home following who knows? If not, they better find something good to keep people watching after GW.

05-17-2006, 04:17 PM	#18 (permalink)
nouille JLH's French Fan :) Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: France - Paris Posts: 1,056 My Profile	Good news

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05-16-2006, 04:51 PM	#15 (permalink)
herbertlens Goat Whisperer Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 1,265 My Profile	I hope your info is right buttcutt. I think GW would get killed on Sunday nights. Lots of seasons of the show as a big-on-Friday but modest hit overall is all we need.. shows often die when moved around, so let's not get greedy.

05-17-2006, 02:32 PM	#16 (permalink)
Trotter JLH Nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydenham,London Posts: 42,025 My Profile	Thanks for the information buttcutt.....

05-17-2006, 04:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
i love love . Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: a black hole in a back pocket universe Posts: 5,259 My Profile	buttcutt is right. Here's a new CBS schedule I pulled up online: The CBS schedule, with new shows in capitals: Sunday 7 p.m.: "60 Minutes'' 8 p.m.: "The Amazing Race'' 9 p.m.: "Cold Case'' 10 p.m.: "Without A Trace'' Monday 8 p.m.: "How I Met Your Mother'' 8:30 p.m.: "THE CLASS'' 9 p.m.: "Two And A Half Men'' 9:30 p.m.: "The New Adventures of Old Christine'' 10 p.m.: "CSI: Miami'' Tuesday 8 p.m.: "NCIS'' 9 p.m.: "The Unit'' 10 p.m.: "SMITH'' Wednesday 8 p.m.: "JERICHO'' 9 p.m.: "Criminal Minds'' 10 p.m.: "CSI: NY'' Thursday 8 p.m.: "Survivor'' 9 p.m.: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'' 10 p.m.: "SHARK'' Friday 8 p.m.: "Ghost Whisperer'' 9 p.m.: "Close to Home'' 10 p.m.: "Numbers'' Saturday 8 p.m.: crime drama repeat 9 p.m.: crime drama repeat 10 p.m.: "48 Hours Mystery''

05-18-2006, 01:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
Trotter JLH Nut Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Sydenham,London Posts: 42,025 My Profile	Thank-you for taking the time to share that with us i love love....