'The Locomotive Manipulation' Ratings February 7, 2014
Last night's The Big Bang Theory episode finished a strong second place in the ratings for its time period, finishing behind NBC's coverage of The Olympics.
"The Locomotive Manipulation", which featured a big moment for Sheldon and Amy, had an audience of 17.53 million people. This was down by 1.52 million from last week's episode. NBC's Olympic coverage had 20.02 million viewers across its three hour broadcast.
In the key adults 18-49 demographic, The Big Bang Theory equaled its 5.2/15 rating even with tough competition from NBC, which itself scored a 6.0/17 rating.
The Big Bang Theory is in repeats for the next two weeks, owing partly to the extra competition from the Olympics, so the next episode will air Thursday, February 27.
Weekly Ratings Roundup (Week 20) February 7, 2014
For a round-up of how The Big Bang Theory has performed in various ratings over the last week, head over to our forums to read the weekly update from Rick K. The ratings guide now also includes the schedule for upcoming broadcasts and also tapings of The Big Bang Theory, so you can see the time table for the rest of the season.
This week's update includes a look at the Live +7-Day DVR ratings for the seventeenth week of the season, an update on the weekly rankings for the nineteenth week of the season, a look at the show's ratings in syndication for week nineteen, and also a note for the weekly rankings table on the Superbowl and its effects on the rankings and how two FOX sitcoms fared following their post-Superbowl performances.
Bob Newhart to make third appearance February 3, 2014
Bob Newhart is to return to The Big Bang Theory later this season in his third guest appearance as Professor Proton, TVLine.com revealed today.
The legendary comic actor first appeared on the show last season. Newhart won the first Emmy award of his career for his guest role in the episode "The Proton Resurgence".
Weekly Ratings Roundup (Week 19) February 1, 2014
For a round-up of how The Big Bang Theory has performed in various ratings over the last week, head over to our forums to read the weekly update from Rick K.
This week's update includes a look at the Live +7-Day DVR ratings for the sixteenth week of the season, an update on the weekly rankings for the eighteenth week of the season, and look at the show's ratings in syndication for week eighteen.
7.14 'The Convention Conundrum' Ratings January 31, 2014
Yesterday's new episode of The Big Bang Theory finished first in the ratings for its time slot and ranked as the night's most-watched and highest-rated show, by far.
"The Convention Conundrum", with guest star James Earl Jones, had an audience of 19.05 million people. This episode was down from the previous episode's 20.35m audience, which broke show's record for the show's most-watched episode in its 8pm time back on January 9. In the important adults 18-49 demographic, The Big Bang Theory scored a dominant 5.2/15 rating, down five tenths from the previous episode's 5.7/17 rating.
The Big Bang Theory was the most-watched show on Thursday, bringing in over seven and a half million more viewers the closest competitor. TBBT was also the highest-rated show in the 18-49 demo with a lead of two whole points on American Idol's 3.2/9 rating.
Weekly Ratings Roundup (Week 18) January 25, 2014
For a round-up of how The Big Bang Theory has performed in various ratings over the last week, head over to our forums to read the weekly update from Rick K.
This week's update includes a look at the Live +7-Day DVR ratings for the fifteenth week of the season, an update on the weekly rankings for the seventeenth week of the season, a look at the show's ratings in syndication for week seventeen, and the overnight and final ratings for Thursday's two rebroadcasts of The Big Bang Theory,
7.15 'The Locomotive Manipulation' Press Release January 24, 2014
CBS has put out the press release for the February 6 episode of The Big Bang Theory. Lost star Tania Raymonde guest stars in this episode.
"The Locomotive Manipulation" – Love is in the air when Sheldon and Amy join Howard and Bernadette for a trip to wine country. Meanwhile, Leonard and Penny must rush Raj’s dog to the vet, on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Feb. 6 (8:00 – 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
There is more information about this episode in our Episode Guide.
Episode 7.14 'The Convention Conundrum': James Earl Jones guest stars January 24, 2014
CBS has issued the press release for the next Thursday's episode of The Big Bang Theory. Star Wars' James Earl Jones guest stars and Carrie Fisher makes a cameo appearance in this episode.
The Convention Conundrum – After the guys can't get Comic-Con tickets, Sheldon tries to hold his own convention and winds up spending a wild night with James Earl Jones. Meanwhile, the girls see if they can act like "grown-ups," on THE BIG BANG THEORY, Thursday, Jan. 30 (8:00 – 8:31 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. James Earl Jones and Carrie Fisher appear as themselves.
More information about this episode is available in our Episode Guide.
Weekly Ratings Roundup (Week 17) January 17, 2014
For a round-up of how The Big Bang Theory has performed in various ratings over the last week, head over to our forums to read the weekly update from Rick K.
This week's update includes a look at the Live +7-Day DVR ratings for the fourteenth week of the season, an update on the weekly rankings for the sixteenth week of the season and a look at the show's ratings in syndication for week sixteen.
7.13 'The Occupation Recalibration' Ratings January 10, 2014
Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory posted strong week-to-week gains to dominate its time slot and deliver the show's biggest audience ever in its 8pm time slot.
"The Occupation Recalibration" was watched by 20.35 million people, adding 1.15 million people over the previous episode. This is the show's largest audience in its regular 8/7c time slot and its best performance since 7.02 "The Deception Verification", which remains the show's most-watched episode, aired at the special time of 8:30 on September 26.
The Big Bang Theory delivered a 5.7/17 rating in the key adults 18-49 demographic, up from 5.4/16 last week. This was The Big Bang Theory's was also the show's best performance since episode 7.02. Yesterday's episode had more viewers and a stronger 18-49 rating in its time slot than the other four networks combined. The Big Bang Theory was by far the night's most-watched and highest-rated broadcast.