TV Ratings: "Grey's Anatomy" Saves the Night for ABC
ABC won Thursday night in the crucial 18-49 demo on the strength of its signature drama "Grey's Anatomy" (CBS was #1 in total viewers), while "Ugly Betty" hit series low again and "Traveler" premiered to disappointing numbers.
"Ugly Betty" which averaged 14-15 million viewers earlier this season opened the night for ABC pulling in only 9,39 million and finishing 4th in the 18-49 demo, behind Survivor, 5th Grader and NBC comedies.
"Grey's Anatomy" scored below-average 19,07 million viewers at 9.p.m. The numbers were strong enough to beat CSI on CBS (18,6 million) as well as win the entire night.
"Traveler" then premiered at 10 p.m. with almost 10 million viewers tuned in, however 2 million of them changed the channel by 10:30 p.m. bringing its average to 8,88 million viewers.
It is safe to assume that without "Grey's" as a lead-in and airing during the summer on Wednesday nights at 10 p.m., "Traveler" will not be coming back for a second season.
Elsewhere, "The Office" scored stronger 18-49 ratings then its lead-in, the season finale of "My Name Is Earl."
Over on The CW, "Smallville" which averaged over 5 million viewers earlier this season, attracted only 3,36 million viewers for an original episode.
That also affected the lead-out "Supernatural" (2,84 million.) Rumor has it "Supernatural" will survive, but move to Sundays.
All in all, a lackluster sweeps Thursday night as one of the worst springs in recent history of primetime continues.
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posted by Justin Van De Kamp at
1:00 PM
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May sweeps has been a dud! All shows seem to be declining by double digit percentages. I actually enjoy Ugly Betty, do you like the show? Its campy, perhaps people are getting tired of it. And I think they should simplify the show and keep it light, looks like they are getting into serious mafia type stuff with the dad and I don't think this is a good idea.
Perhaps people didn't watch Traveler last night as they were waiting till its 'official' premiere on May 30th. After all for a brand new show, having to wait 27 days for the next episode is quite a while.
I absolutely adore "Ugly Betty." There are a few funny shows out there, but not many of them are as witty as "Betty." Plus I love the cinematography and the editing. The way the play with colors, transitions between the scenes and music is superior to a lot of average work that we are normally exposed to on TV.
As for 'Traveler,' I also believe "Grey's Anatomy" may not have been the most compatible lead-in for the drama. I can't imagine your typical "Grey's" fan sticking around for it. Having said that, I really enjoyed the pilot.
Are you anything like Mark on Ugly Betty, Justin? ;)
:) Wouldn't that be fun. Well, if I had to pick a TV character to describe myself, I guess I'm more of a Clark Kent type. Albeit sans superpowers.
I agree with Justin Van de Kamp, that Grey's may have not been the perfect lead in for the Traveler.
Maybe Lost fans will be more sutable for the new show...
[b]Traveler[/b] is more suited with [b]Lost[/b]. If it came out earlier, I think the show would have gone well with [b]Daybreak[/b], but that was one big mistake on ABC's part.
Oh, Justin....Clark Kent?? You mean...former male model turned so-so actor? :P
[b]Ugly Betty[/b] is great but I don't know what is keeping the ratings from happening for that show.
Plus the fact that it's almost May, meaning finals for kids, prom for the seniors and juniors of high school, adults planning for their summer getaway with family, and summer blockbuster movies keeping people from staying at home.
KC
Maintainer of Luke MacFarlane Fansite
Traveler isn't really the Grey's Antomy type of show. I tend to think that Lost fans would be more intrested in it. Plus, being the sneak preview, people might not have tuned in seeing as they planned to catch it on Wednesdays. Not giving up hope just yet.
:) No, I mean Clark Kent. Not Tom "His Royal Hotness" Welling. :)
Maybe they could have aired "LOST" against "Idol" 8-10 p.m. (the first hour will go against the announcement of the winner anyway) and then "Traveler" at 10 p.m. after that. That would have been the best lead-in for 'Traveler' and then the 2nd episode would air one week later.
But ABC would never do that. They won't have "LOST" on air for a long time, so they wouldn't want "Idol" to destroy the send-off. Plus, the viewers will be so exhausted after "LOST" and so excited about the final twist they wouldn't have the energy to watch the new show.
"Traveler" had a chance earlier this season, now it may be simply too late.
Is Lost finale going directly against AI? Meaning 9-11pm? I think they should have moved the Lost finale to a week earlier, instead we get the sucky clip show, what is ABC thinking????
Yes, it is. Idol is airing 8-10 and Lost 9-11. And that's how it was in 2005 and 2006, too. Although, back in those days Lost used to generate higher ratings.
Clark Kent?...Which version? the Brandon Routh/Christover Reeve version?...If so... Cute!... or more the metaphorical Clark Kent?
Anyhow... I totally agree with you on ugly Betty... You named exactly the things i love about the show...The design of the decors is just wonderful...
I hope it won't get canceled after just two seasons.. like 'Dead Like Me'.. God, i miss that show
Well, hopefully we will at least get to see all 8 Traveler episodes.
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