Delayed Viewing Ratings: CBS Rules Thanksgiving Week

CBS claimed the lion’s share of the top spots in the Nielsen Live+7 ratings for week 9 of the 2017-2018 broadcast season, which began on Nov. 20.

The network enjoyed 12 of the top 25 spots in adults 18-49 and 13 of the top 25 spots in total viewers. Among the top gainers in both measures for the network were the Thanksgiving specials they aired. “Young Sheldon” went from a 2.6 to a 3.9 rating, in addition to gaining 4.1 million viewers for 15.5 million total and a 36 percent gain.

ABC’s “The Good Doctor” and NBC’s “This Is Us” were once again the top shows in both measures. NBC’s “Trolls Holiday” special also did well, gaining 80 percent in the demo and 69 percent in total viewers.

Top 25 Broadcast Series Live+7 Adults 18-49

Series	Network	Air Date	Live+SD Adults 18-49	Live+7 Adults 18-49	+7 Actual Gain	+7 Percent Gain

THIS IS US	NBC	11/21/2017	2.5	4.5	+2.0	+80%
THE GOOD DOCTOR	ABC	11/20/2017	1.8	3.6	+1.8	+100%
YOUNG SHELDON – SPECIAL	CBS	11/23/2017	2.6	3.9	+1.3	+50%
TROLLS HOLIDAY	NBC	11/24/2017	1.5	2.7	+1.2	+80%
CRIMINAL MINDS – SPECIAL	CBS	11/22/2017	1.0	2.0	+1.0	+100%
SURVIVOR – SPECIAL	CBS	11/22/2017	1.4	2.4	+1.0	+71%
CHICAGO MED	NBC	11/21/2017	1.3	2.3	+1.0	+77%
S.W.A.T. – SPECIAL	CBS	11/23/2017	1.1	2.0	+0.9	+82%
THE GIFTED	FOX	11/20/2017	0.9	1.8	+0.9	+100%
FLASH	CW	11/21/2017	0.8	1.6	+0.8	+100%
NCIS: NEW ORLEANS	CBS	11/21/2017	0.9	1.6	+0.7	+78%
SCORPION	CBS	11/20/2017	0.9	1.6	+0.7	+78%
BULL	CBS	11/21/2017	1.1	1.8	+0.7	+64%
SEAL TEAM – SPECIAL	CBS	11/22/2017	1.1	1.8	+0.7	+64%
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE	FOX	11/21/2017	0.6	1.3	+0.7	+117%
BRAVE	NBC	11/20/2017	0.9	1.6	+0.7	+78%
THE MIDDLE	ABC	11/21/2017	1.3	1.9	+0.6	+46%
LIFE IN PIECES – SPECIAL	CBS	11/23/2017	1.3	1.9	+0.6	+46%
NCIS	CBS	11/21/2017	1.4	2.0	+0.6	+43%
MOM – SPECIAL	CBS	11/23/2017	1.8	2.4	+0.6	+33%
LETHAL WEAPON	FOX	11/21/2017	1.0	1.6	+0.6	+60%
SHARK TANK	ABC	11/26/2017	1.0	1.5	+0.5	+50%
NCIS: LOS ANGELES	CBS	11/26/2017	0.9	1.4	+0.5	+56%
ARROW	CW	11/23/2017	0.3	0.8	+0.5	+167%
SUPERNATURAL	CW	11/23/2017	0.3	0.8	+0.5	+167%

Top 25 Broadcast Series Live+7 Total Viewers

Series	Network	Air Date	Live+SD Total Viewers (in millions)	Live+7 Total Viewers (in millions)	+7 Actual Gain	+7 Percent Gain

THE GOOD DOCTOR	ABC	11/20/2017	10.002	16.991	+6.989	+70%
THIS IS US	NBC	11/21/2017	9.344	15.063	+5.719	+61%
CHICAGO MED	NBC	11/21/2017	6.191	10.667	+4.476	+72%
YOUNG SHELDON – SP	CBS	11/23/2017	11.431	15.535	+4.104	+36%
BULL	CBS	11/21/2017	8.986	12.869	+3.883	+43%
TROLLS HOLIDAY	NBC	11/24/2017	5.365	9.072	+3.707	+69%
CRIMINAL MINDS – SPECIAL	CBS	11/22/2017	6.311	10.002	+3.691	+58%
NCIS	CBS	11/21/2017	12.540	16.081	+3.541	+28%
NCIS: NEW ORLEANS	CBS	11/21/2017	7.997	11.496	+3.499	+44%
S.W.A.T. – SPECIAL	CBS	11/23/2017	5.842	9.166	+3.324	+57%
SEAL TEAM – SPECIAL	CBS	11/22/2017	6.944	10.196	+3.252	+47%
MADAM SECRETARY	CBS	11/26/2017	5.819	8.895	+3.076	+53%
SCORPION	CBS	11/20/2017	5.129	8.107	+2.978	+58%
BRAVE	NBC	11/20/2017	4.660	7.564	+2.904	+62%
NCIS: LOS ANGELES	CBS	11/26/2017	7.644	10.398	+2.754	+36%
SURVIVOR – SPECIAL	CBS	11/22/2017	7.419	10.076	+2.657	+36%
LETHAL WEAPON	FOX	11/21/2017	3.858	6.390	+2.532	+66%
MOM – SPECIAL	CBS	11/23/2017	7.889	10.253	+2.364	+30%
THE GIFTED	FOX	11/20/2017	2.900	5.162	+2.262	+78%
LIFE IN PIECES – SPECIAL	CBS	11/23/2017	5.932	8.030	+2.098	+35%
FLASH	CW	11/21/2017	2.195	4.278	+2.083	+95%
THE VOICE-MONDAY	NBC	11/20/2017	9.149	10.959	+1.810	+20%
THE MIDDLE	ABC	11/21/2017	6.053	7.838	+1.785	+29%
LUCIFER	FOX	11/20/2017	3.263	4.987	+1.724	+53%
THE VOICE-TUESDAY	NBC	11/21/2017	9.361	11.045	+1.684	+18%