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Originally posted by xwiseguyx:
Correct me if I'm wrong here, but the last time CBS tried a sitcom on a Friday, it was with Everybody Loves Raymond - Year 1 and the show's ratings were in the basement. Before that, it was the failed TGIF lineup that they tried to import parts from ABC.

As for Sat.. times have changed and so have TV watching habits so you can't expect to incorporate 1970's TV viewing habits with today's audience.

I think Christine on Sunday would be a good fit.

Weds would be a long shot and HIMYM is just starting to pop in the ratings thanks to that stunt so it shouldn't be moved anywhere. Rules should come back mid-season or after football season where it can be paired on Sundays with Christine.

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Originally posted by gdfriends:
ummmmm hello....cbs had huge sitcoms on fridays, wednesdays, saturdays and sundays in the past...

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Originally posted by TV-aholic:
Well, HIMYM is benefiting from a stronger lead-in in than when BBT was in the 8:30 slot.

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Plus, lets not forget that BBT is a freshman series with only 12 episodes under its belt.

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The good news is that both shows will be back next season. Its a Win-Win situation!

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Originally posted by xwiseguyx:
Nice numbers for Christine's final episode. If CBS doesn't want it, I'm sure NBC / ABC would be happy to pick it up.

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Originally posted by tvchtw:
I disagree. considering it is spring and viewership tends to dip and its pulling almost 10 million AND going head to head with DWTS I think HIMYM has clearly earned itself another season. In fact last year at this time ratings dropped into the 7.25-7.5 million range so we're talking about a 25% jump. Next year at this time BBT might be the bigger show but its not yet.

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Originally posted by robert:

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Originally posted by TravisYanan:

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Originally posted by crateriko:
If they flipped back again, BBT would be rated higher, IMO. It has to do with the time period more than anything.

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Originally posted by Obveeus:

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Originally posted by Marc Berman:
CBS had what you could call a typical Monday with its line-up of riotous The Big Bang Theory (Viewers: #2, 8.68 million; A18-49: #2, 3.1/ 9), How I Met Your Mother (Viewers: #2, 9.67 million; A18-49: #2, 4.0/11),

We are 3 weeks in on the timeslot flip experiment. Is anyone still delusional enough to think that BBT is thre stronger show?

BBT never grew from HIMYM by 29% in the demo. This week had HIMYM's expected heavy decline due to no stunt casting... and it still outrated EVERY episode of BBT.

I like both shows, but it really is clear.

If it's so clear let's move Mother back to 8pm. With all the stunts HIMYM has pulled it still gets only a million above a new show that was way less promoted. Clearly BBT is the stronger between the two

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Originally posted by Obveeus:

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Originally posted by TV-aholic:
Well, HIMYM is benefiting from a stronger lead-in in than when BBT was in the 8:30 slot.

No, it is not. BBT tied HIMYM's season low in the demo this week. how is a season low a 'better' lead-in?

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Plus, lets not forget that BBT is a freshman series with only 12 episodes under its belt.

Not relevant to the question of which show is stronger, just your way of providing an excuse for why HIMYM is stronger.

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The good news is that both shows will be back next season. Its a Win-Win situation!

Agreed.

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on another note...aint it nice that comedies are finally doing better???

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Originally posted by gdfriends:
on another note...aint it nice that comedies are finally doing better???

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Originally posted by robert:

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Originally posted by tvchtw:
I disagree. considering it is spring and viewership tends to dip and its pulling almost 10 million AND going head to head with DWTS I think HIMYM has clearly earned itself another season. In fact last year at this time ratings dropped into the 7.25-7.5 million range so we're talking about a 25% jump. Next year at this time BBT might be the bigger show but its not yet.

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Originally posted by robert:

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Originally posted by TravisYanan:

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Originally posted by crateriko:
If they flipped back again, BBT would be rated higher, IMO. It has to do with the time period more than anything.

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Originally posted by Obveeus:

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Originally posted by Marc Berman:
CBS had what you could call a typical Monday with its line-up of riotous The Big Bang Theory (Viewers: #2, 8.68 million; A18-49: #2, 3.1/ 9), How I Met Your Mother (Viewers: #2, 9.67 million; A18-49: #2, 4.0/11),

We are 3 weeks in on the timeslot flip experiment. Is anyone still delusional enough to think that BBT is thre stronger show?

BBT never grew from HIMYM by 29% in the demo. This week had HIMYM's expected heavy decline due to no stunt casting... and it still outrated EVERY episode of BBT.

I like both shows, but it really is clear.

If it's so clear let's move Mother back to 8pm. With all the stunts HIMYM has pulled it still gets only a million above a new show that was way less promoted. Clearly BBT is the stronger between the two

How can you say that? At 8:30 BBT was clearly beating Mother. And the only way Mother is now clearly beating BBT is beacause of the stupid Spears stunt that unfortunately many have followed. As i said before the stunt this is a pathetic way to bring more viewers but clearly has workes for HIMYM

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Originally posted by robert:
And the only way Mother is now clearly beating BBT is beacause of the stupid Spears stunt that unfortunately many have followed. As i said before the stunt this is a pathetic way to bring more viewers but clearly has workes for HIMYM

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Originally posted by whatsonpop:
What make it stupid? Every review that I read was positive. The writers did a great job of utilizing her star power without taking away from the tone of the show. Obviously it wasnt stupid if more people came back to watch it after the guest appearance of Spears. How is this any different than stunt the stunt programming that practically every show does?

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Originally posted by robert:

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Originally posted by tvchtw:
I disagree. considering it is spring and viewership tends to dip and its pulling almost 10 million AND going head to head with DWTS I think HIMYM has clearly earned itself another season. In fact last year at this time ratings dropped into the 7.25-7.5 million range so we're talking about a 25% jump. Next year at this time BBT might be the bigger show but its not yet.

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Originally posted by robert:

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Originally posted by TravisYanan:

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Originally posted by crateriko:
If they flipped back again, BBT would be rated higher, IMO. It has to do with the time period more than anything.

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Originally posted by Obveeus:

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Originally posted by Marc Berman:
CBS had what you could call a typical Monday with its line-up of riotous The Big Bang Theory (Viewers: #2, 8.68 million; A18-49: #2, 3.1/ 9), How I Met Your Mother (Viewers: #2, 9.67 million; A18-49: #2, 4.0/11),

We are 3 weeks in on the timeslot flip experiment. Is anyone still delusional enough to think that BBT is thre stronger show?

BBT never grew from HIMYM by 29% in the demo. This week had HIMYM's expected heavy decline due to no stunt casting... and it still outrated EVERY episode of BBT.

I like both shows, but it really is clear.

If it's so clear let's move Mother back to 8pm. With all the stunts HIMYM has pulled it still gets only a million above a new show that was way less promoted. Clearly BBT is the stronger between the two

How can you say that? At 8:30 BBT was clearly beating Mother. And the only way Mother is now clearly beating BBT is beacause of the stupid Spears stunt that unfortunately many have followed. As i said before the stunt this is a pathetic way to bring more viewers but clearly has workes for HIMYM

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Originally posted by the128boy:

Oh my. I truely, honestly hate to disagree with you here. My four favorite shows of all-time are comedies, and currently I watch two shows on televistion. Yes, two shows and that's IT, and they are both sitcoms.

But my, oh my, sitcoms are in a truely awful state. First off, between the five networks, only 18 sitcoms got renewals from last season. Secondly, between the five networks, only 28 sitcoms aired this entire season (18 renewals plus 10 new ones). Of those 28, you can bet that 7 are not going to see the light of day again (Cavemen, Carpoolers, Notes fr Underbelly, Welcome t Captain, Return of J James, Unhitched, and Girlfriends). That leaves 21. 3 of those are doing terrible on the CW (Everybody H Chris, Aliens in America, Game). And 2 more are sucking wind on ABC (Miss/Guided, Jim). That leaves 16. Then there are 3 that are doing not-so-hot and that's Scrubs, Til Death, and Back to You.

That leaves 13 sitcoms that you could *argue* are fairly healthy (you could also argue the other way on a few).

I remember the days when NBC alone had more than 13 sitcoms on it's schedule all at once.

No my friend, as a true sitcom fan, I have to say that sitcoms may make a slight comeback in a few years, but it's not here yet.

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Originally posted by robert:
How can it not be relevant the fact that BBT is a new series. That speaks for itself. HIMYM in its 3rd season needs BBT lead-in in order to survive. Beacause those 7-8 million it was getting at 8pm were not enough

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Originally posted by Obveeus:

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Originally posted by robert:
And the only way Mother is now clearly beating BBT is beacause of the stupid Spears stunt that unfortunately many have followed. As i said before the stunt this is a pathetic way to bring more viewers but clearly has workes for HIMYM

Britney Spears must have amazing powers if she can lift ratings for HIMYM the week before she ever appeared on the show as well as the week after she appeared on the show. Maybe BBT should cast Britney and have her move in as a roommate for the 'girl next door'?

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Originally posted by Obveeus:

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Originally posted by robert:
How can it not be relevant the fact that BBT is a new series. That speaks for itself. HIMYM in its 3rd season needs BBT lead-in in order to survive. Beacause those 7-8 million it was getting at 8pm were not enough

You are mistaken about why CBS flipflopped the shows.

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Originally posted by Marc Berman:
I would say New Amsterdam has a 50/50 chance of coming back. Not entirely dead yet.

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