You'll see some new adjustments compared to our first version of the game. I'm also including variations to choosing your 5 shows and a new feature called Wildcards. I know it's a lot to digest and I hope I won't confuse anyone reading this so if you have any questions, let me know. Thanks to Marc for giving me information about the broadcast TV schedule of each day in this 4-week game period.
Here are the rules: 1. You pick FIVE (5) shows. Use only ONE of the following 14 methods of picking your roster of 5 shows (each method requires at least ONE show from the CW and at least ONE show from UNI): If above graphic doesn't show,
1 show from #1 to #20, 1 show from #21 to #40, 3 shows from #41 to last place
2 shows from #21 to #40, 3 shows from #41 to last place
1 show from #1 to #40, 4 shows from #41 to last place
5 shows from #41 to last place
GOLD WILDCARD, 1 show from #21 to #40, 3 shows from #41 to last place
GOLD WILDCARD, 4 shows from #41 to last place
GOLD WILDCARD, SILVER WILDCARD, 3 shows from #41 to last place
GOLD WILDCARD, SILVER WILDCARD, CW WILDCARD, 2 shows from #41 to last place
1 show from #1 to #40, SILVER WILDCARD, 3 shows from #41 to last place
SILVER WILDCARD, 4 shows from #41 to last place
1 show from #1 to #20, 1 show from #21 to #40, CW WILDCARD, 2 shows from #41 to last place
2 shows from #21 to #40, CW WILDCARD, 2 shows from #41 to last place
1 show from #1 to #40, CW WILDCARD, 3 shows from #41 to last place
CW WILDCARD, 4 shows from #41 to last place
Note: If you're picking a telenovela from Univision or any network show that airs on more than one day and/or timeslot within the week, indicate the specific day and timeslot you're picking - for example, "La Fea Mas Bella" Tuesday and "La Fea Mas Bella" Wednesday are 2 different shows in this game; another example, "Bones" at 8 p.m. is a different show than "Bones" at 9 p.m. Of course, timeslots can change on a whim, even during a 4-week game period, so you can also indicate "Bones" (main day & timeslot), in case FOX decides to change the day and timeslot for the show's original programs.
Now, what is a WILDCARD?
A wildcard is a show that did not air during the week of November 20-26, 2006 but you think and/or know will air during December 4-31, 2006. Wildcards can pertain to new shows, returning shows, and even one-time airings (excluding breaking news) like sporting events, awards shows, special TV movies, and season/series finales. I may not have the entire list of airings in these lists of wildcards, so if you have any suggestions for shows to add, please post them on this thread.
2. You'll obtain points as follows:
The list (shown below in this post) the game will refer to will be the weekly most-watched primetime shows of the week of November 20-26, 2006
The points for your chosen show each week will use this formula:
(Number of primetime programs + 1) - (Rank position of your show)
For example, if the site publishes the top 100 primetime programs of the week, you choose "Desperate Housewives" this week and it ranks #2 in a week during the 4-week period of the game, you'll get 99 points for that week [ (100+1) - 2 = 99 ]
I won't count any shows from Telemundo (TEL), MyNetworkTV (MNT), and most cable shows.
For the week of November 20-26, 2006, there are only 113 primetime TV programs to choose from.
You can research on your own on how many times each of these shows will air during the 4-week period, which is crucial in winning this game. I even put some information, in parenthesis, among the ranked shows. I probably won't have all the information about the current programs and each of their future airings in this game period, so if you have any information about the shows on this list, please post them on this thread. You can also ask me on this thread about other shows' airing sked before you pick, but not even I have a confirmed schedule for the entire period of December 4-31, so pick at your own risk:
Using methods A or K, you MUST choose ONE show among #1 to #20 Using methods C, I, or M, you MUST choose ONE show among #1 to #40 Using methods E, F, G, or H, you MUST choose NONE
1. Desperate Housewives (ABC) 21.43
(less than 4 airings in December; a 10pm repeat airing on December 10 will
count for points as if it aired at 9pm)
2. CSI: Miami (CBS) 18.54
3. Grey's Anatomy (ABC) 18.51
4. CSI (CBS) 17.17
5. NCIS (CBS) 17.00
6. Deal or No Deal (Mon.) (NBC) 16.96
(less than 4 airings in December; 2-hour Deal or No Deal on Christmas night)
7. Criminal Minds (CBS) 16.56
8. Heroes (NBC) 16.03
(only ONE original airing in December; you'll get 3.6 times the points by
picking this show because it'll air its FALL FINALE; if NBC happens to air
one Monday repeat of Heroes in a separate week during the game, the finale
will get a factor of 2.6; if NBC happens to air two Monday repeats of Heroes,
each in a separate week during the game, the finale will get a factor of 1.8)
9. CSI: NY (CBS) 15.30
10. Sunday Night Football (NBC) 15.22
11. House (FOX) 15.20
12. Two and a Half Men (CBS) 15.04
13. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition (ABC) 14.65
(there's a 2-hour episode airing December 10 8-10pm; unsure if the ratings list
will count as one or 2 episodes; I'll only count the highest ranking of EM:HE
for that night)
14. College Football (ABC) 14.65
(College Football season will have ended before game period)
15. Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 14.20
16. Boston Legal (Sun.) (ABC) 13.47
(You'll get credit for future Tuesday airings if picking Boston Legal)
17. 60 Minutes (CBS) 13.18
18. ER (NBC) 13.04
19. "Candles on Bay Street" (CBS) 12.81
20. Survivor: Cook Islands (CBS) 12.67
(only 2 Thursday airings in December; Sunday December 17 finale won't count but
you can play the GOLD WILDCARD for the finale)
Only if you chose methods E, F, G, or H, you may pick only ONE show from the following list of shows that are considered GOLD WILDCARDS:
DAY DATE TIMESLOT PROGRAM MULT FACTOR
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starting from Fri Dec 8 8:00- 9:00 1 vs 100 (NBC) ......................(1.2x)
starting from Sun Dec 10 9:00-10:00 Cold Case (CBS) .....................(1.8x)
starting from Sun Dec 10 10:00-11:00 Without A Trace (CBS) ...............(1.8x)
Sun Dec 17 8:00-10:00 Survivor Cook Islands Finale (CBS) ..(3.6x)
Sun Dec 17 10:00-11:00 Survivor Cook Islands Reunion (CBS) (3.6x)
Mon Dec 25 5:00- 8:30 NFL: Eagles at Cowboys (NBC) ........(3.6x)
NOTE: If this event does NOT get ranked in the
primetime list of shows, points of this event
will be based on what it would rank if it were
among the list of broadcast shows then multiplied
by a factor of 3.6 - shows ranked below this NFL
special in its respective week won't shift down one
spot but each retain its published rank
Using methods A, E, or K, you MUST choose ONE show among #21 to #40 Using methods B or L, you MUST choose TWO shows among #21 to #40 Using methods C, I, or M, you MUST choose ONE show among #1 to #40 Using methods G, H, or J, you MUST choose NONE
21. Shark (CBS) 12.41
22. The Unit (CBS) 12.39
23. NFL Pre-Kick (NBC) 12.03
24. The OT (FOX) 11.79
(only occurs when NFL overruns after Sundays 7pm)
25. Numb3rs (CBS) 11.73
26. Deal or No Deal (Thu.) (NBC) 11.58
(this was only a special)
27. New Adventures Old Christine (CBS) 11.48
28. America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC) 11.09
29. ESPN MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (ESPN) 11.0
(points based on what it would rank if it were among the list of broadcast shows;
shows ranked below ESPN Monday Night Football in its respective week won't shift
down one spot but each retain its published rank; the only cable show without a
multiplication factor because of its popularity)
29. The Simpsons (FOX) 10.93
30. American Music Awards (ABC) 10.84
31. Ghost Whisperer (CBS) 10.57
32. Amazing Race 10 (CBS) 10.37
(only ONE airing in December; you can play the SILVER WILDCARD for the finale)
33. Close to Home (CBS) 10.06
34. NFL Pregame 8pm (NBC) 9.90
35. Jericho (CBS) 9.73
(won't air in game period)
36. Prison Break (FOX) 9.62
(won't air in game period)
37. "He's a Bully, Charlie Brown" (ABC) 9.54
(this was only a special)
38. Family Guy (FOX) 9.49
39. NBC NIGHTLY NEWS (NBC) 9.47
(One listing of this show based on its weekly average; points based on what it
would rank if it were among the list of broadcast shows; shows ranked below
NBC Nightly News in its respective week won't shift down one spot but retain each
its published rank)
39. Crimetime Saturday 9:00 (CBS) 9.42
40. College Football Pregame (ABC) 9.38
(College Football season will have ended before game period)
Only if you chose methods G, H, I, or J, you may pick only ONE show from the following list of shows that are considered SILVER WILDCARDS:
DAY DATE TIMESLOT PROGRAM MULT FACTOR
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starting from Mon Dec 4 8:00- 9:00 Wife Swap (ABC) .....................(1.2x)
Mon Dec 4 8:00-10:00 Billboard Music Awards (FOX) ........(3.6x)
Mon Dec 4 8:00-10:00 THE CLOSER (TNT) ....................(5.4x)
NOTE: points based on what it would rank if it were
among the list of broadcast shows then multiplied by
a factor of 5.4; shows ranked below The Closer in its
respective week won't shift down one spot but each
retain its published rank
starting from Mon Dec 4 9:00-10:00 Supernanny (ABC) ....................(1.2x)
starting from Tue Dec 5 8:00- 9:00 Friday Night Lights (NBC) ...........(1.2x)
Tue Dec 5 8:00- 9:00 Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (ABC) (3.6x)
Tue Dec 5 10:00-11:00 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show (CBS) (3.6x)
starting from Tue Dec 5 9:00- 9:30 Big Day (ABC) .......................(1.2x)
starting from Tue Dec 5 9:30-10:00 Help Me Help You (ABC) ..............(1.2x)
premiering Wed Dec 6 8:00- 8:30 King of Queens (CBS) ................(0.9x)
starting from Wed Dec 6 8:00- 9:00 Bones (Fox) .........................(1.2x)
premiering Wed Dec 6 8:30- 9:00 King of Queens (CBS) ................(0.9x)
starting from Wed Dec 6 9:00-10:00 Bones repeats (Fox) .................(1.2x)
starting from Thu Dec 7 8:00- 8:30 Til Death (FOX) .....................(1.8x)
Thu Dec 7 8:30- 9:00 My Name Is Earl special (NBC) .......(3.6x)
starting from Thu Dec 7 8:30- 9:00 Til Death repeats (FOX) .............(1.8x)
starting from Thu Dec 7 9:00- 9:30 Scrubs (NBC) ........................(0.9x)
starting from Thu Dec 7 9:00-10:00 The O.C. (FOX) ......................(1.8x)
starting from Thu Dec 7 9:30-10:00 30 Rock (NBC) .......................(0.9x)
starting from Thu Dec 7 10:00-11:00 Men In Trees (ABC) ..................(0.9x)
starting from Fri Dec 8 8:00- 9:00 America's F.H. Videos repeats (ABC) (0.9x)
starting from Fri Dec 8 8:00- 9:00 Justice (Fox) .......................(1.8x)
starting from Fri Dec 8 9:00-10:00 Las Vegas (NBC) .....................(1.2x)
starting from Fri Dec 8 9:00-10:00 Trading Spouses (FOX) ...............(1.8x)
starting from Fri Dec 8 10:00-11:00 Law and Order (NBC) .................(1.2x)
Fri Dec 8 8:00- 9:00 Rudolph Red Nosed Reindeer (CBS) ....(3.6x)
Fri Dec 8 9:00- 9:30 Frosty The Snowman (CBS) ............(3.6x)
Fri Dec 8 9:00-10:00 Primetime Special: N.Korea (ABC) ....(3.6x)
Fri Dec 8 9:30-10:30 Frosty Returns (CBS) ................(3.6x)
Sat Dec 9 8:00- 9:00 Holidaze (ABC) ......................(4.5x)
Sat Dec 9 9:00-11:00 Jim Carrey FILM: Grinch (ABC) .......(4.5x)
Sat Dec 9 10:00-11:00 Law & Order repeat (NBC) ............(4.5x)
Sun Dec 10 7:00- 7:30 American Dad repeat (Fox) ...........(4.5x)
Sun Dec 10 7:30- 8:00 American Dad repeat (Fox) ...........(4.5x)
Sun Dec 10 8:00- 9:00 Amazing Race 10 season finale (CBS) (3.6x)
NOTE: For any viewer in Eastern and Central Time
Zones: Late-afternoon NFL game on CBS could run
past 7pm ET on this night pushing back this airing
well into the 8pm ET hour
starting from Sun Dec 10 10:00-11:00 Brothers & Sisters (ABC) ............(1.8x)
premiering Mon Dec 11 8:00- 9:00 House 8pm repeats (FOX) .............(1.2x)
Mon Dec 11 9:00-11:00 FILM: Year w/o a Santa Claus (NBC) ..(3.6x)
Tue Dec 12 8:00- 9:00 "Grinch" 1960s cartoon (ABC) ........(3.6x)
Tue Dec 12 10:00-11:00 B.Walters 10 Most Fascinating (ABC) (3.6x)
Thu Dec 14 8:00- 8:30 The Office special (NBC) ............(3.6x)
Sat Dec 16 8:00-10:00 FILM: Finding Nemo (ABC) ............(4.5x)
Sat Dec 16 8:00-10:00 Will Ferrell FILM: Elf (CBS) ........(4.5x)
Sat Dec 16 8:00-11:00 FILM: It's A Wonderful Life (NBC) ...(4.5x)
starting from Sat Dec 16 8:00-11:00 SATURDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (NFLN) ......(1.8x)
NOTE: points based on what it would rank if it were
among the list of broadcast shows then multiplied by
a factor of 1.8; shows ranked below Saturday Night
Football in its respective week won't shift down one
spot but each retain its published rank
Sat Dec 16 10:00-11:00 Ugly Betty repeat (ABC) .............(4.5x)
Sun Dec 17 7:00- 8:00 Charlie Brown Christmas (ABC) .......(4.5x)
Sun Dec 17 8:00-10:00 Tim Allen FILM: Santa Clause 2 (ABC) (3.6x)
starting from Mon Dec 18 8:00- 9:00 IDENTITY (NBC) ......................(3.6x)
NOTE: A new game show hosted by Penn Jillette; airs
Monday through Friday 8:00-9:00; in terms of our game,
the show's weekly average counts as one listing
Tue Dec 19 8:00- 9:00 I Want a Dog for Xmas, C. Brown (ABC)(3.6x)
Thu Dec 21 8:00- 9:00 Rudolph Red Nosed Reindeer (CBS) ....(3.6x)
Fri Dec 22 8:00- 9:00 Home for the Holidays (CBS) .........(3.6x)
Fri Dec 22 9:00-10:00 MONK in black & white (USA) .........(5.4x)
NOTE: points based on what it would rank if it were
among the list of broadcast shows then multiplied by
a factor of 5.4; shows ranked below Monk 9pm in its
respective week won't shift down one spot but each
retain its published rank
Fri Dec 22 10:00-11:00 MONK in color (USA) .................(5.4x)
NOTE: points based on what it would rank if it were
among the list of broadcast shows then multiplied by
a factor of 5.4; shows ranked below Monk 10pm in its
respective week won't shift down one spot but each
retain its published rank
Sat Dec 23 8:00-10:00 FILM: Year w/o a Santa rerun (NBC) ..(4.5x)
Sat Dec 23 8:00-11:00 FILM: Sound of Music (ABC) ..........(4.5x)
Sun Dec 24 7:30-10:00 FILM: Spider-Man 2 (Fox) ............(4.5x)
Sun Dec 24 8:00-11:00 FILM: It's A Wonderful Life (NBC) ...(4.5x)
Sun Dec 24 9:00-11:00 FILM: A Very Married Christmas (CBS) (4.5x)
Mon Dec 25 2:30- 5:30 NBA: L.A. Lakers at Miami Heat (ABC) (4.5x)
NOTE: points based on what it would rank if it were
among the list of broadcast shows then multiplied by
a factor of 4.5; shows ranked below this NBA game
in its respective week won't shift down one spot but
each retain its published rank
Mon Dec 25 8:00-10:00 2003 FILM: Peter Pan (FOX) ..........(4.5x)
Mon Dec 25 8:00-11:00 2003 FILM: Pirates/Carribbean (ABC) (4.5x)
starting from Tue Dec 26 8:00- 9:00 Dateline NBC (NBC) ..................(3.6x)
Tue Dec 26 9:00-11:00 Kennedy Center Honors (CBS) .........(3.6x)
Thu Dec 28 8:00-10:00 2002 FILM: Sweet Home Alabama (FOX) (3.6x)
Fri Dec 29 2:00- 6:00 College Football: Sun Bowl (CBS) ....(4.5x)
NOTE: points based on what it would rank if it were
among the list of broadcast shows then multiplied by
a factor of 4.5; shows ranked below Sun Bowl in its
respective week won't shift down one spot but each
retain its published rank
Fri Dec 29 8:00-10:00 Cuba Gooding Jr. FILM: Radio (FOX) ..(3.6x)
Fri Dec 29 9:00-10:00 Primetime Spcl: Family Secrets (ABC) (3.6x)
Sun Dec 31 10:00-11:00 D.Clark New Year's Rockin' Eve (ABC) (3.6x)
Using methods A, B, E, G, I, or M, you MUST choose THREE shows among #41 to last place Using methods H, K, or L, you MUST choose TWO shows among #41 to last place Using methods C, F, J, or N, you MUST choose FOUR shows among #41 to last place Using method D, you MUST choose FIVE shows among #41 to last place
41. "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" (ABC) 9.37
(this was only a special)
42. Law & Order: Criminal Intent (NBC) 9.26
43. 3 Lbs. (CBS) 9.21
44. How I Met Your Mother (CBS) 8.85
45. American Dad (FOX) 8.76
46. Ugly Betty (ABC) 8.74
46. ABC WORLD NEWS TONIGHT (ABC) 8.48
(One listing of this show based on its weekly average; points based on what it
would rank if it were among the list of broadcast shows; shows ranked below
ABC World News Tonight in its respective week won't shift down one spot but retain
each its published rank)
47. House (Mon 9:00) (FOX) 8.45
48. The Class (CBS) 8.21
49. CBS EVENING NEWS (CBS) 7.96
(One listing of this show based on its weekly average; points based on what it
would rank if it were among the list of broadcast shows; shows ranked below
CBS Evening News in its respective week won't shift down one spot but retain
each its published rank)
49. Crimetime Saturday 8:00 (CBS) 7.80
49. Show Me the Money (ABC) 7.80
51. Medium (NBC) 7.45
52. The Bachelor: Rome (ABC) 7.40
53. 48 Hours Mystery (CBS) 7.28
54. "Shrek 2" (ABC) 7.26
55. Law & Order: SVU (Sat.) (NBC) 7.25
56. Primetime (ABC) 7.23
56. Cops (8:30) (FOX) 7.23
58. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (NBC) 7.17
59. "Spider-Man 2" (FOX) 7.09
60. "The Family Man" (NBC) 7.03
61. The War at Home (FOX) 6.92
62. 20/20 (ABC) 6.80
63. "Tony Bennett: American Classic"(NBC) 6.42
64. "Cheaper by the Dozen" (FOX) 6.41
65. Cops (FOX) 6.22
66. America's Most Wanted (FOX) 6.04
67. Dateline (Sat.) (NBC) 5.59
68. NFL Pregame 7:30 (NBC) 5.49
69. La Fea Más Bella (Tue.) (UNI) 5.40
70. What About Brian (ABC) 5.38
71. "Bruce Almighty" (FOX) 5.30
72. Day Break (ABC) 5.10
72. WWE RAW 10pm (USA) 5.10
(points based on what it would rank if it were among the list of broadcast shows
then multiplied by a factor of 1.5; shows ranked below WWE RAW 10pm in its
respective week won't shift down one spot but each retain its published rank)
73. La Fea Más Bella (Wed.) (UNI) 5.01
74. La Fea Más Bella (Mon.) (UNI) 4.84
74. Standoff (FOX) 4.84
76. "Madonna:Confessions - London" (NBC) 4.61
77. WWE RAW 9pm (USA) 4.60
(points based on what it would rank if it were among the list of broadcast shows
then multiplied by a factor of 1.5; shows ranked below WWE RAW 9pm in its
respective week won't shift down one spot but each retain its published rank)
77. La Fea Más Bella (Fri.) (UNI) 4.58
78. 7th Heaven (CW) 4.22
79. Gilmore Girls (CW) 4.20
79. NFL THURSDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL (NFLN) 4.20
(points based on what it would rank if it were among the list of broadcast shows
then multiplied by a factor of 1.5; shows ranked below Thursday Night Football
in its respective week won't shift down one spot but each retain its published rank)
80. Friday Night Smackdown! (CW) 4.13
81. The Nine (ABC) 4.10
82. America's Next Top Model Wed 8pm (CW) 4.07
83. Reba 7:30 (CW) 3.89
84. Mundo de Fieras (Tue.) (UNI) 3.81
85. Mundo de Fieras (Mon.) (UNI) 3.47
86. Everybody Hates Chris (CW) 3.38
87. Heridas de Amor (Tue.) (UNI) 3.34
88. NIP/TUCK (FX) 3.30
(points based on what it would rank if it were among the list of broadcast shows
then multiplied by a factor of 4.5; shows ranked below Nip/Tuck in its respective
week won't shift down one spot but each retain its published rank; Nip/Tuck only
airs twice in this game period; I won't count Nip/Tuck Dec. 19 special)
88. "Premios TV y Novelas" (UNI) 3.29
89. Mundo de Fieras (Wed.) (UNI) 3.25
90. La Fea Más Bella (Thu.) (UNI) 3.18
91. Heridas de Amor (Mon.) (UNI) 3.14
92. Cristina (Mon.) (UNI) 3.09
93. Mundo de Fieras (Fri.) (UNI) 3.06
94. All of Us (CW) 3.00
95. Heridas de Amor (Fri.) (UNI) 2.98
96. Heridas de Amor (Wed.) (UNI) 2.82
97. Girlfriends (CW) 2.81
98. Sabado Gigante (UNI) 2.69
99. Don Francisco Presenta (UNI) 2.66
99. Reba (CW) 2.66
101. Veronica Mars (CW) 2.57
102. Ver Para Creer (Tue.) (UNI) 2.54
103. One Tree Hill (CW) 2.53
104. "Noche de Estrellas" (UNI) 2.48
105. The Game (CW) 2.42
106. America's Next Top Model Sunday (CW) 2.32
107. Casos de la Vida Real (UNI) 2.28
108. Mundo de Fieras (Thu.) (UNI) 2.18
109. "RBD en Concierto" (UNI) 2.12
110. Smallville Thursday (CW) 2.01
111. Heridas de Amor (Thu.) (UNI) 1.83
112. Casos Familia (UNI) 1.72
113. Supernatural Thursday (CW) 1.39
Only if you chose methods H, K, L, M, or N, you may pick only ONE show from the following list of shows that are considered CW WILDCARDS:
DAY DATE TIMESLOT PROGRAM MULT FACTOR
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Wed Dec 6 8:00- 9:00 America's Next Top Model finale (CW) (3.6x)
Tue Dec 12 9:00-10:00 Family Friendly Awards (CW) .........(3.6x)
EXPLANATION OF FACTORING WILDCARD POINTS using mathematics There are numbers like "3.6x" and "0.9x" next to each wildcard show. For our game, each respective number is their multiplication factor for each week that show airs to give incentive to anyone who wishes to use these wildcards. Obviously, without these factors, for example, a one-time event (which will always have a factor of at least 3.6) would not even come close in being competitive in points compared to a show that airs for each week in the 4-week game period.
Factors are determined by the number of potential showings within the 4-week game period: 3.6x for 1 showing, 1.8x for 2 showings, 1.2 for 3 showings, 0.9 for 4 showings. The multiplication factors are more for some select shows, especially select cable shows, except Monday Night Football, whose ratings are competitive with shows on the main broadcast networks. For those who still follow me, if you notice that despite the multiplication factors, shows that DID air from November 20-26 do carry a bit more weight.
Here's an example: say the SURVIVOR COOK ISLANDS FINALE will finish #1 out of 100 programs during its week. The show would get 100 points only for that week which is great for the week. But because it only aired ONCE, the show earns you ONLY 100 points for the entire 4-week period. With its multiplication factor of 3.6 in place, the event now earns 360 points for the entire game, making the choice for this wildcard more appealing. Yet, a show that averages a #7 position (out of 100) each week for the 4 weeks in the game period, will earn you greater points (376, in fact) than the WILDCARD that finished #1 for its one week. (If you're still confused by this mathematical explanation, don't worry - just think of wildcards being on some even playing field in points in the game with shows currenty on the air).
NOTE ON BASIC CABLE SHOWS from Disney Channel AND Nickelodeon I know there are other popular cable shows on Disney Channel and Nickelodeon, but I'm unfamiliar with them and from what I see of the weekly cable ratings, shows from various times reach the high rankings - difficult to determine a specific day and time to pick from for our game.
3. You can have similar shows on your roster than other players but you can't copy the exact 5 shows from another player.
4. Even after you initally post your roster, you CAN change it as much as you can before the submission deadline, keeping in mind RULE #3 about copying an exact 5-show roster from another player. However, you CANNOT change your roster of shows after deadline has passed, which means you are stuck with the 5 shows you picked in the 4-week period. So choose well!
5. You can also post as many comment and discussion posts as you want in this thread. Especially since I added MUCH more information in the instructions, you defintely can ask me any questions in this thread.
6. It is preferable that when EDITING your roster, you do so as a REPLY and not clicking the "Edit" icon at the bottom right of your post. As a reply, the entries can be TIMESTAMPED, which is important. If a player does "Edit" their roster after their deadline has passed, I'll be forced to go with the roster last posted (not "LAST EDITED") by that player before the deadline.
7. This particular game will last 4 weeks from December 4 to December 31 - winner of this game will know if they win on January 4, 2007.
Deadline: Monday, December 4, 2006 6:59p.m. ET
NOTE #1: To the following who have already participated before Thursday, November 30 11:59p.m. ET:
SW
Marc Berman
tvfan300
Vanessa
Cobo
Zedman2
healingbuddy
dysss
Toph
xwiseguyx
Dean's_List
There are several new WILDCARDS in place, including AMAZING RACE 10 SEASON FINALE (CBS), AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL SEASON FINALE (CW), and BROTHERS & SISTERS (ABC) airings. I apologize for not including them sooner but I have just recently thought to add them to our game. I also added some info on the ratings list about DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (ABC), HEROES (NBC) and EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION (ABC) if you'd like to pick either one. You may adjust your rosters if you'd like to include any of the new wildcards (also NOTE that I have adjusted the multiplication factors for several WILDCARDS also) or switch to the shows I've added new info on. To be fair to you 11 participants, I'll extend the deadline only for each of you until Tuesday, December 5, 2006 8:59am ET (before any overnight numbers are received for December 4 shows). As for any new player including myself, the deadline is the same (Monday, December 4 6:59pm ET) For more information, please refer to this link:
NOTE #2: Although I created this game, I thought it fair to have a 48-hour waiting period for myself to post my roster in order for anyone else to get first chances at the list of shows. You can make your roster right now; the earliest I can post my roster will be this Friday, December 1 at 4:30pm ET
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Marc, you have to replace either Ugly Betty or America's Most Wanted with a Univision show. I was contemplating NOT including Univision but their ratings nearly mimic the CWs and I've been getting a full listing of their shows since September so I can't eliminate the requirement.
The funny thing is that MyNetworkTV is trying to copy Univision's format with the telenovelas but the shows look so hastily produced. And in the ads for their finales that are coming up soon, the announcer tells the viewer that both these shows will be gone "forever." What a shame! I have no plans to watch their new soaps - not even the one with Tatum O'Neal.
2. CSI Miami Silver Wildcard: Friday 12/8 CBS 3.6x Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer. 73. UNI La Fea Mas Bella (Wed.) 80. CW Friday Night Smackdown 42. Law and Order Criminal Intent
Thanks for doing this -- what a lot of work! Thanks to the kiddies, I do know the shows on Nick and Disney, so if you ever want them sorted out for inclusion, just ask. Nick airs its new shows on Sundays and the rest are just reruns. Disney is less predictable but they do promo the heck out of anything new.
Only if you chose methods E, F, G, or H, you may pick only ONE show from the following list of shows that are considered 
Only if you chose methods G, H, I, or J, you may pick only ONE show from the following list of shows that are considered 
Only if you chose methods H, K, L, M, or N, you may pick only ONE show from the following list of shows that are considered 
Thanks for letting us know!
I have no plans to watch their new soaps - not even the one with Tatum O'Neal.
