Bake Your Heart Out Season 6 Episode 9 - French Pressed

Bake Your Heart Out Season 6 Episode 9
French Pressed

Thursday TV Ratings 8/29/24: Harris/Walz Interview Strong on CNN, College Football on ESPN Leads the Night, Big Brother Rises [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: CNN's Harris & Walz interview (0.62) impressed in the Adults 18-49 demographic and was within striking distance of CBS's Big Brother (0.64, +0.05). Fox's college football game (0.42) was well below ESPN's (1.55) but placed second on broadcast nonetheless. Over on ABC, Press Your Luck (0.24, -0.01) ticked down, but Lucky 13 (0.16, +0.02) slightly outpaced Tuesday's disastrous showing. Masters of Illusion (0.04, -0.02) dropped on the CW, while World's Funniest Animals (0.05, +0.01) picked up a hundredth. NBC aired repeats of Law & Order (0.16), SVU (0.17), and Organized Crime (0.18). Key: (R) = repeat.

Wednesday TV Ratings 8/28/24: Claim to Fame and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire End Down, Toby Keith Special Solid on NBC [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: ABC's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (0.29, -0.03) and Claim to Fame (0.22, -0.02) both declined for their respective finales on Wednesday night. On NBC, America's Got Talent (0.30, +0.05) recovered after last week's lackluster showing and led into a strong Toby Keith: American Icon (0.33) special. CBS's Big Brother (0.54, -0.02) and The Real CSI: Miami (0.17, -0.04) slipped. Fox's MasterChef (0.21, 0.00) held steady. Sullivan's Crossing (0.03) and Police 24/7 (0.06) were in repeat-mode on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.

Tuesday TV Ratings 8/27/24: Lucky 13 Bombs in Special Airing, The Bachelorette Sinks, America’s Got Talent Rises [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: ABC's The Bachelorette (0.29, -0.10) lost a tenth for a special Tuesday airing, and Lucky 13 (0.14, -0.13) completely collapsed in its first non-Thursday episode. On NBC, America's Got Talent (0.43, +0.02) improved slightly when compared to last week's episode. Fox game shows Beat Shazam (0.22, +0.05) and The Quiz with Balls (0.24, +0.03) rebounded. CBS went with repeats of FBI (0.23), FBI: International (0.19), and FBI: Most Wanted (0.17). The CW aired encores of The Conners (0.05/0.05/0.06/0.07). Key: (R) = repeat.

Monday TV Ratings 8/26/24: The Bachelorette and WWE Raw Jump, American Ninja Warrior and Name That Tune Decline, WNBA Down from Last Fever Game [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: The Bachelorette (0.39, +0.07) bounced back on ABC and led into a repeat of Celebrity Family Feud (0.19). NBC's American Ninja Warrior (0.29, -0.03) and The Wall (0.18, -0.04) both declined. Name That Tune (0.18, -0.01) shed a hundredth on Fox, but The 1% Club (0.24, 0.00) held even. All American: Homecoming (0.06, +0.01) picked up a hundredth on the CW, while 61st Street (0.02, -0.01) lost one. CBS went with reruns of NCIS (0.19), NCIS: Sydney (0.13), and NCIS: Hawai'i (0.12). Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 8/25/24: NFL Preseason Easily Leads, Big Brother Slips, Tulsa King Ticks Up [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: CBS's NFL Preseason game (0.82) impressed in the key demo but still trailed NBC's game (1.05). Later in the night, Tulsa King (0.26, +0.01) ticked up, but Big Brother (0.52, -0.04) was down from last Sunday. ABC aired AFV reruns (0.32/0.30) and The Princess Diaries (0.22). Fox went with repeats of MasterChef (0.09), The Simpsons (0.11), Bob's Burgers (0.13), Family Guy (0.13), and Krapopolis (0.10). The CW aired American Underdog (0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.

Raymond Island Season 6 Premiere - Desperately Seeking Susana

Raymond Island Season 6, Episode 1
Desperately Seeking Susana

Saturday TV Ratings 8/24/24: WNBA Solid, NASCAR Easily Leads, The Magic of Lemon Drops Respectable on Hallmark [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: NBC's broadcast of the NASCAR Coke Zero Sugar 400 (0.50) led the way on a quiet Saturday night. ABC's college football game (0.21) placed second on broadcast. CBS aired repeats of Big Brother (0.08) and 48 Hours (0.11/0.14). MLS Soccer (0.05) completely underwhelmed on Fox, losing to a CW encore of I Am Patrick Swayze (0.06). Key: (R) = repeat.

Friday TV Ratings 8/23/24: Real Time with Bill Maher Steady After Break, WWE SmackDown Slides, On Patrol: Live Also Stable [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: WWE Smackdown (0.56, -0.05) slipped on Fox, but the series remained Friday night's top program in the Adults 18-49 demographic. Over on CBS, game show Let's Make a Deal Primetime (0.20, 0.00) matched last week's rating. ABC's repeats of Jeopardy Masters! (0.19) and 20/20 (0.16) fell behind NBC's encores of America's Got Talent (0.20) and Dateline (0.23). Totally Funny Animals (0.03, -0.02) dropped on the CW, while Totally Funny Kids (0.04, 0.00) held steady. Key: (R) = repeat. 

Summer Renew/Cancel Week 8: Lingo, Sashay Away

The Summer Renew/Cancel returns this week after a few weeks off, with a focus on some shows that have fallen under the radar a bit this season, plus a look at an ABC bubble series whose renewal odds have cooled a bit since our last update!

Bake Your Heart Out Season 6 Episode 8 - Finns to the Left, Finns to the Right

Bake Your Heart Out Season 6 Episode 8
Finns to the Left, Finns to the Right

Questions of the Week: The Acolyte, Democratic National Convention, The Librarians

The Ratings Junkie Friday, August 23, 2024

 

Thursday TV Ratings 8/22/24: Democratic National Convention Soars for Harris Acceptance Speech and Continues to Outpace RNC [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: On the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention, ratings soared across the board. ABC's DNC broadcast (0.60, +0.19) was nearly two-tenths higher than it was on night three, and NBC (0.48, +0.14) had a similar-sized bump. CBS (0.34, +0.05) remained in third. In the 8 p.m. hour, CBS's Big Brother (0.59, -0.03) declined from last Thursday's episode. ABC's Press Your Luck (0.25, -0.06) was also down and lost to Fox's MLB: Regional Coverage (0.35). Masters of Illusion (0.06, +0.02) and World's Funniest Animals (0.04, +0.01) grew on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

Wednesday TV Ratings 8/21/24: Democratic National Convention Dips Slightly but Continues to Out-Rate RNC, MasterChef and America’s Got Talent Drop to Lows [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: Though cable coverage of the Democratic National Convention was down slightly on night three, the opposite was true for two of the broadcast networks. The ABC (0.41, +0.04) and NBC (0.34, +0.02) broadcasts were up a bit in the key demo, but CBS's coverage (0.29, -0.03) slipped. Earlier in the evening, Fox's MasterChef (0.21, -0.02) was down from last week, as was Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (0.32, -0.01). America's Got Talent (0.25, -0.09) plummeted on NBC, and Big Brother (0.56, -0.05) also dealt with a noticeable week-to-week drop. The CW aired repeats of Sullivan's Crossing (0.06) and Police 24/7 (0.07). Key: (R) = repeat.

Tuesday TV Ratings 8/20/24: Democratic National Convention Jumps on Night Two and Continues to Outpace RNC, America’s Got Talent and Beat Shazam Drop [+ Analysis]


Ratings Analysis: Amongst the Big 3 broadcast networks, the Democratic National Convention was up across the board on night two. ABC's broadcast (0.37, +0.07) took the lead once more, while NBC (0.32, +0.06) and CBS (0.32, +0.06) tied for second yet again. In the 8 p.m. time slot, America's Got Talent (0.41, -0.03) was a few ticks lower than it was last week. Celebrity Family Feud (0.33, -0.03) also declined. Over on Fox, Beat Shazam (0.17, -0.02) slipped, while The Quiz with Balls (0.21, -0.07) plummeted. Repeats of The Conners (0.04/0.04/0.04/0.05) remained a CW fixture. Key: (R) = repeat.

Monday TV Ratings 8/19/24: Democratic National Convention Tops Night One of RNC but Lags Behind 2020 in Demo, The Bachelorette Drops [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: On night one of the Democratic National Convention, it was ABC's showing (0.30) that led the way amongst the big 3 broadcast networks. NBC and CBS both posted a 0.26 rating, but CBS was slightly above the Peacock network in total viewership. Earlier in the night, ABC's The Bachelorette (0.32, -0.04) and NBC's American Ninja Warrior (0.32, -0.01) declined. Name That Tune (0.19, -0.01) also dipped on Fox, but The 1% Club (0.24, +0.03) climbed above last week's rating. All American: Homecoming (0.05, +0.01) and 61st Street (0.03, +0.01) each picked up a hundredth on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 8/18/24: NFL Preseason Hits 2024 High, Big Brother Up From Last Sunday, Snowpiercer Slips [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: Fox took a rare Sunday-night lead as their Saints v. 49ers NFL game (0.91) dominated in the key Adults 18-49 demographic. On CBS, Big Brother (0.56, +0.23) was up markedly after last week's lackluster showing. ABC went with repeats of AFV (0.35/0.33) and the film Jungle Cruise (0.20). NBC aired reruns of American Ninja Warrior (0.21) and America's Got Talent (0.18). The CW aired The American President (0.05). Key: (R) = repeat.

Saturday TV Ratings 8/17/24: A Costa Rican Wedding OK on Hallmark, NFL Preseason Tops MLB to Lead the Night [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: MLB on Fox (0.29, +0.11) improved noticeably when compared to last week, making it Saturday's top offering amongst the Big 4 networks. NBC was a tenth behind with repeats of Weakest Link (0.19) and Dateline (0.19). CBS took third with encores of The Equalizer (0.12) and 48 Hours (0.13/0.15). ABC's Will Trent reruns (0.06/0.08/0.11) remained abysmal. The CW's Crime Nation encore (0.01) made no noise, even by Saturday rerun standards. Key: (R) = repeat.

The Princess Royal Season 4 Finale - You’re Still a Traitor

The Princess Royal Season 4, Episode 10
You're Still a Traitor

Friday TV Ratings 8/16/24: Let’s Make a Deal Primetime Struggles, Lingo Rises, WWE SmackDown Leads Amidst Decline [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: Let's Make a Deal Primetime (0.20) struggled in its CBS return and could only tie a repeat of ABC's Jeopardy! Masters (0.20). Later in the night, Lingo (0.15, +0.02) actually ticked up. On Fox, WWE Smackdown (0.61, -0.03) declined but remained on top. NBC went with reruns of American Ninja Warrior (0.19) and Dateline (0.24). Totally Funny Animals (0.05, +0.01) was up slightly on the CW, but Totally Funny Kids (0.04, 0.00) held flat. Key: (R) = repeat.

Bake Your Heart Out Season 6 Episode 7 - Norway or the Highway

Bake Your Heart Out Season 6 Episode 7
Norway or the Highway

Thursday TV Ratings 8/15/24: Lucky 13 and Press Your Luck Rebound, Big Brother Continues to Dominate, Impractical Jokers Slips [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: After completely collapsing last week, game shows Press Your Luck (0.31, +0.11) and Lucky 13 (0.27, +0.11) both made stunning recoveries on ABC. CBS's Big Brother (0.62, -0.04) was down from last Thursday but continued to dominate. NBC aired drama repeats (0.18/0.18/0.18), while Fox went with game show encores (0.18/0.17). Masters of Illusion (0.04, +0.01) and World's Funniest Animals (0.03, +0.01) inched up on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

Questions of the Week: Channing Dungey, Mr. Throwback, Comedy Central

The Ratings Junkie Friday, August 16, 2024

 

Wednesday TV Ratings 8/14/24: America’s Got Talent Drops to All-Time Low, MasterChef Also Slides, Big Brother Jumps [+ Analysis]


Ratings Analysis: America's Got Talent (0.34, -0.10) lost a tenth on NBC and led into a solid rerun of a Tonight Show special (0.31). Fox's MasterChef (0.23, -0.07) also plummeted after being off the air for nearly a month. Big Brother (0.61, +0.04) and The Real CSI: Miami (0.21, +0.02) were both up from last week on CBS. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (0.33, +0.04) and Claim to Fame (0.24, +0.04) also rose on ABC. The CW went with repeats of Sullivan's Crossing (0.04) and Wild Cards (0.03). Key: (R) = repeat.

Tuesday TV Ratings 8/13/24: Judge Steve Harvey Rises for Finale, Big Brother Stable for Special, America’s Got Talent Down After Olympics Break [+ Analysis]


Ratings Analysis: ABC's Judge Steve Harvey (0.23/0.17) was up from last week for its season finale, but there was a noticeable drop between the 9 p.m. episode and the 10 p.m. one. Earlier in the night, Celebrity Family Feud (0.36, +0.08) was up markedly. On CBS, a Big Brother clip show (0.33) placed third in the 8 p.m. time slot. America's Got Talent (0.44, -0.04) dipped on NBC after being off the air since July. Fox went with more reruns of Beat Shazam (0.15) and The Quiz with Balls (0.13). The CW aired repeats of The Conners (0.05/0.04/0.04/0.04). Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.

Monday TV Ratings 8/12/24: American Ninja Warrior Rises After Break, The 1% Club Declines, The Bachelorette Leads [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: American Ninja Warrior (0.33, +0.03) was up slightly on NBC after being off the air for multiple weeks. In the 10 p.m. hour, The Wall (0.22, -0.01) inched down. ABC's The Bachelorette (0.36, 0.00) held steady and topped broadcast for the night. Name That Tune (0.20, +0.01) was up on Fox, but The 1% Club (0.21, -0.04) declined. CBS aired drama repeats (0.21/0.18/0.15). All American: Homecoming (0.04, -0.03) and 61st Street (0.02, -0.02) slipped on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 8/11/24: Summer Olympics Slide for Closing Ceremony, Big Brother Sinks to Series Low, Snowpiercer Jumps [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: The closing ceremony of the Summer Olympics (1.16, -0.30) descended further on NBC, but the Peacock network held their lead nonetheless. Over on CBS, Big Brother (0.33, -0.16) plummeted for an episode that aired later than usual. On ABC, the Disney+ documentary Jim Henson: Idea Man (0.15) did not attract much attention and dropped from the AFV repeat (0.24) that led into it. Fox's Krapopolis reruns (0.05/0.04/0.04/0.07) were trounced by The CW's airing of The Notebook (0.08). Key: (R) = repeat.

Saturday TV Ratings 8/10/24: Summer Olympics Hit All-Time Low, 48 Hours Repeat Takes Second on Broadcast, My Dreams of You Mediocre for Hallmark [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: The 2024 Summer Olympics (1.46, -0.36) crashed to a new low on NBC, but it still couldn't be dethroned by anything else. MLB: Regional Coverage (0.18, -0.10) lost a tenth on Fox. CBS went with repeats of SWAT (0.10) and 48 Hours (0.13/0.20). Encores of Will Trent (0.07/0.06/0.08) aired on ABC. The CW was right behind with their rerun of Crime Nation (0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.

Friday TV Ratings 8/9/24: Summer Olympics Drop to 2024 Low, WWE SmackDown Rises, Maui Rising Special Low [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: The Summer Olympics (1.82, -0.31) fell below the 2.0 mark on NBC, setting a new 2024 low in the process. On Fox, WWE Smackdown (0.64, +0.04) was up slightly. Lingo (0.13, 0.00) held steady on CBS and outpaced ABC's Maui Rising special (0.12). A repeat of 20/20 (0.20) in the 9 p.m. time slot built significantly on Maui. Later in the night, CBS's 13 Days in Ferguson special (0.08) completely bombed in the 10 p.m. hour and fell behind an encore of SWAT (0.09). On the CW, Totally Funny Animals (0.04, +0.01) and Totally Funny Kids (0.04, +0.01) inched up. Key: (R) = repeat.

Streaming Status: Several Apple TV+ Originals In Limbo as Streamer Looks To Tighten Budgets

The Ratings Junkie Monday, August 12, 2024

 

Biggest Show In The World Voting Day 15: The Final Poll — Updated With Results

The Ratings Junkie Saturday, August 10, 2024

 

Voting is now open for Day 15, the final day of The TV Ratings Guide’s Biggest Show In The World competition. This poll consists of the winners of all previous polls competing for the ultimate victory. Thank you to everyone who voted and followed along over the past two weeks!

RESULTS: With 29% of the vote, This Is Us has won the championship of Biggest Show In The World. The TV Ratings Guide will commemorate This Is Us’s win with an upcoming article discussing the show’s success, and comparing it to the short-lived series Rise and The Village that once took over its time slot in late spring. 

Biggest Show In The World Voting Day 14: Sci-Fi or Fantasy Drama + Write-In Campaign

The Ratings Junkie Friday, August 09, 2024

 

Thursday TV Ratings 8/8/24: Big Brother Jumps to Another Season High, Summer Olympics Slide, Press Your Luck and Lucky 13 Collapse to New Lows [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: CBS's Big Brother (0.66, +0.13) soared to a new season high on Thursday night, handily topping the one it set just a day before. Repeats of Young Sheldon (0.19), Ghosts (0.12), and The Real CSI: Miami (0.11) aired after Brother. On NBC, the Summer Olympics (2.13, -0.17) gave back most of Wednesday night's uptick. After taking a week off, game shows Press Your Luck (0.20, -0.14) and Lucky 13 (0.16, -0.11) completely collapsed on ABC. Don't Forget the Lyrics (0.17, -0.05) also declined for its Fox finale. On the CW, Masters of Illusion (0.03, -0.02) and World's Funniest Animals (0.02, -0.04) slipped. Key: (R) = repeat. (F) = finale.

Wednesday TV Ratings 8/7/24: Summer Olympics Jump, Big Brother Hits Season High, Claim to Fame Sets New Low [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: After dealing with a noticeable decline on Tuesday night, the Summer Olympics (2.30, +0.18) made a bit of a recovery on NBC. On CBS, Big Brother (0.57, +0.07) soared to a new season high, and The Real CSI: Miami (0.19, +0.04) also improved. Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (0.29, -0.02) and Claim to Fame (0.20, -0.01) declined on ABC. Fox aired repeats of MasterChef (0.13) and Beat Shazam (0.11). The CW went with reruns of Sullivan's Crossing (0.03) and Wild Cards (0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.

The Princess Royal Season 4 Episode 8 - Prodigal Son

The Princess Royal Season 4, Episode 8
Prodigal Son

Biggest Show In The World Voting Day 13: Variety or Talk Show

The Ratings Junkie Thursday, August 08, 2024

 

Tuesday TV Ratings 8/6/24: Summer Olympics Slip to 2024 Low, Celebrity Family Feud Rises Slightly [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: The Summer Olympics (2.12, -0.37) plummeted on NBC but remained on top. On ABC, Celebrity Family Feud (0.28, +0.03) and Judge Steve Harvey (0.16, +0.02) recovered slightly. CBS's repeats of FBI (0.24), FBI: International (0.21), and FBI: Most Wanted (0.21) outrated Fox's encores of Beat Shazam (0.12) and The Quiz with Balls (0.13). The CW aired four more reruns of The Conners (0.03/0.02/0.02/0.04). Key: (R) = repeat.

Monday TV Ratings 8/5/24: Summer Olympics and The Bachelorette Rise, Hannity Tops Cable News [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: The 2024 Summer Olympics (2.49, +0.11) improved slightly on NBC and led the way once more. ABC's The Bachelorette (0.36, +0.11) bounced back after falling to a dreadful low last week and led into a Celebrity Family Feud repeat (0.18). CBS went with reruns of The Neighborhood (0.18/0.18), NCIS (0.15), and NCIS: Hawai'i (0.12). Fox aired encores of Name That Tune (0.11) and The 1% Club (0.12). All American: Homecoming (0.07, +0.02) and 61st Street (0.04, +0.01) ticked up on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

Sunday TV Ratings 8/4/24: Summer Olympics Hold Steady, House of the Dragon Jumps for Season Finale, Miss USA Drops from 2023 [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: The 2024 Summer Olympics (2.38, 0.00) held steady on NBC and remained on top. On the CW, Miss USA 2024 (0.07) was a few ticks behind last year's ceremony (0.10) in the Adults 18-49 demographic. On ABC, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (0.21) was a marked improvement over last week's Mighty Ducks (0.12), but it also had stronger AFV reruns (0.23/0.23) leading into it. On CBS, Tulsa King (0.18, +0.01) and Big Brother (0.49, +0.04) were up from last week. Fox's repeats of MasterChef (0.06) and Krapopolis (0.04/0.04/0.05/0.06) continued to underwhelm. Key: (R) = repeat.

Biggest Show In The World Voting Day 12: Period Dramas or Miniseries

The Ratings Junkie Wednesday, August 07, 2024

                                             

Saturday TV Ratings 8/3/24: Summer Olympics and On Patrol: Live Rise, MLB Declines, Junebug Low on Hallmark [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: NBC's broadcast of the 2024 Summer Olympics (2.38, +0.09) was up slightly from Friday's showing in the Adults 18-49 demographic. On Fox, MLB: Regional Coverage (0.28, -0.07) declined from last Saturday's broadcast. CBS aired repeats of SWAT (0.13) and 48 Hours (0.13/0.13) that were a notch above ABC's Will Trent encores (0.07/0.07/0.06). The CW went with another rerun of Crime Nation (0.02). Key: (R) = repeat.

Friday TV Ratings 8/2/24: Summer Olympics Drop, WWE SmackDown Rebounds, On Patrol: Live and Lingo Near Series Lows [+ Analysis]

Ratings Analysis: The 2024 Summer Olympics (2.29, -0.34) slipped on NBC, but it still fended off a rising edition of Fox's WWE Smackdown (0.60, +0.08). Lingo (0.13, -0.04) declined on CBS, falling behind ABC reruns of Jeopardy! Masters (0.18) and 20/20 (0.17). Repeats of SWAT (0.11) and Blue Bloods (0.13) aired after Lingo. Totally Funny Animals (0.03, 0.00) and Totally Funny Kids (0.03, 0.00) were both steady on the CW. Key: (R) = repeat.

Biggest Show In The World Voting Day 10: Soaps

The Ratings Junkie Monday, August 05, 2024

 

Thursday TV Ratings 8/1/24: Summer Olympics Rise, NFL Preseason Down from 2023 Start, Just the Facts with Steve Ballmer Pitiful for Fox [+ Analysis]


Ratings Analysis: The Summer Olympics (2.63, +0.30) picked up three-tenths on NBC, recovering noticeably after Wednesday's harsh decline. ABC's Texans v. Bears NFL game (0.63) was two ratings points below the Olympics, but that was enough to make it the second highest-rated program of the night. On CBS, Big Brother (0.53, -0.02) declined slightly from last Thursday's episode. Repeats of Young Sheldon (0.15), Ghosts (0.10), and The Real CSI: Miami (0.09) followed. Fox aired a repeat of Don't Forget the Lyrics! (0.13) and Just the Facts with Steve Ballmer (0.05). The latter posted a rating so poor that it could only tie the CW's broadcast of Miss Teen USA 2024 (0.05). Key: (R) = repeat.