“A.P. Bio” didn’t exactly go to the head of its class with Thursday’s preview premiere, when the NBC sitcom finished fourth in ratings behind “Scandal,” “Life in Pieces” and “The Four.” The new Glenn Howerton-Patton Oswalt sitcom’s host network ended up in the same place for primetime averages among adults 18-49.
CBS was first last night, plugging in hits “The Big Bang Theory” and “Young Sheldon.” ABC and its “TGIT” lineup came in second place.
Last week, CBS had dropped from first to fourth with the low-rated NFL player talent show special, “MVP: Most Valuable Performer.” It’s good to be back to normal, we’re sure.
CBS was first in ratings with a 1.7 rating/7 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 9.3 million, according to preliminary numbers. “The Big Bang Theory” at 8 p.m. scored a 2.8/12 and 14.5 million viewers. At 8:30, “Young Sheldon” earned a 2.3/9 and 12.9 million viewers. “Mom” at 9 had a 1.6/6 and 9.2 million viewers. “Life in Pieces” at 9:30 got a 1.2/5 and 7.1 million viewers. At 10, “S.W.A.T.” received a 1.0/4 and 6.2 million viewers.
ABC was second in ratings with a 1.6/6 and in viewers with 6 million. “Grey’s Anatomy” at 8 posted a 2.3/9 and 8.8 million viewers. “Scandal” at 9 had a 1.4/5 and 5.6 million viewers. “How to Get Away With Murder” at 10 got a 1.0/4 and 3.7 million viewers.
Fox was third in ratings with a 1.3/5 and fourth in viewers with 3.7 million. “The Four” was the only show on Fox’s schedule, putting up those numbers.
NBC was fourth in ratings with a 1.0/4 and third in viewers with 4.2 million. “Superstore” at 8 had a 1.1/4 and 3.5 million viewers. At 8:30, the season finale of “The Good Place” got a 1.1/4 and 3.2 million viewers. “Will & Grace” at 9 received a 1.2/4 and 4.1 million viewers. “A.P. Bio” at 9:30 debuted to a 0.9/3 and 3.2 million viewers. “Chicago Fire” at 10 received a 1.0/4 and 5.6 million viewers.
Univision and The CW tied for fifth in ratings, both with a 0.5/2. Univision was fifth in total viewers with 1.497 million, The CW was sixth with 1.461 million.
For The CW, “Supernatural” at 8 had a 0.6/2 and 1.7 million viewers. At 9, “Arrow” got a 0.4/2 and 1.2 million viewers.
Telemundo was seventh in ratings with a 0.4/2 and in viewers with 1.1 million.