7.23 'The Gorilla Dissolution' Ratings Posted May 9, 2014

7.23 'The Gorilla Dissolution' Ratings

Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory finished first in its time slot and ranked as the night's most-watched and highest-rated show, despite falling to seasons lows during a harsh week for TV viewership. The NFL Draft on ESPN. which delivered record ratings, also attracted a lot of viewers away, especially in the coveted 18-49 demographic.

The penultimate episode of The Big Bang Theory's seventh season, "The Gorilla Dissolution", which saw a big progression in Leonard & Penny's relationship, had an audience of 14.42 million people. The show dropped 1.65m viewers from last week to deliver its smallest audience since October 2012.

The Big Bang Theory recorded a 3.8/13 rating in the 18-49 demo, down a sizable seven tenths from last week's 4.5/16, to a three year low. The last episode to deliver an 18-49 rating below 4 points was the fourth season finale in May 2011. The Big Bang Theory finished first in its time slot and was the night's top performer in all key ratings.

More about the episode

The Gorilla Dissolution
Season 7, Episode 23 - Aired May 8, 2014

A bad day at work causes Penny to reconsider the decisions she's made in her career - and her romantic life. Meanwhile, Howard and Bernadette take care of an injured Mrs. Wolowitz, and Raj gets relationship advice from Sheldon.

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