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NBC’s “Chelsea,” “Whitney” Ratings Not So Strong, “Modern Family” Down

Though the overnights painted a favorable picture, it turns out NBC’s new 8PM comedy hour did not bow too impressively.

The relocated “Whitney” averaged a 2.1 adults 18-49 rating and 6.1 million viewers, while the debut of “Are You There, Chelsea?” was good for a 2.3 and 6.4 million. While “Whitney” improved slightly from some of its most recent post-“The Office” numbers and “Chelsea” performed far better than “Free Agents” did in the slot, it is worth noting that both will begin facing “American Idol” in the slot next week.

FOX’s monster reality will very likely hurt NBC’s comedy ratings, at least slightly, and if Wednesday’s premiere ratings were inflated at all due to curiosity in the new Chelsea Handler-Laura Prepon series, the drop could be notable in the coming weeks.

That said, if “Chelsea” can hold within a 15-20% radius, it will probably squeak out a renewal.

ABC’s 8PM hour dominated that of NBC, with “The Middle” averaging a 3.0 and 9.6 million viewers and “Suburgatory” scoring a 2.9 and 9.0 million.

9PM flagship “Modern Family,” meanwhile, turned away last week’s growth, falling to a 5.1 rating with 12.3 million. “Happy Endings” followed at a 3.1 and 7.1 million, while “Revenge” closed out the night with a 2.4 and 7.5 million.

Brian Cantor

Brian Cantor is the editor-in-chief for Headline Planet. He has been a leading reporter in the music, movie, television and sporting spaces since 2002. Brian's reporting has been cited by major websites like BuzzFeed, Billboard, the New Yorker and The Fader -- and shared by celebrities like Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and Nicki Minaj. Contact Brian at brian.cantor[at]headlineplanet.com.

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