Scandal [ABC]
While it was not the least-watched episode on record, Thursday’s “Scandal” did set a new series low in adults 18-49.
According to fast national data posted by Showbuzz, the episode drew a 1.3 adults 18-49 rating and averaged 5.51 million overall viewers.
The 1.3 trails the 1.4 drawn by last week’s episode (which, at the time, tied a series low). The 5.51 million viewership figure is down from last week’s 5.63 million sum but above the series low 5.26 million mark garnered on March 9.
ABC’s 8PM veteran “Grey’s Anatomy” also suffered a week-to-week decline Thursday. This week’s edition drew a 1.9 adults 18-49 rating and 7.75 million viewers, while last week’s episode posted a 2.0 and 7.90 million. The 1.9 demo rating ties a series low.
10PM drama “The Catch” closed ABC’s primetime slate with a 0.7 rating and 3.471 million. The demo rating ties the series low set by last week’s episode. The viewership figure trails the 3.81 million average garnered last week — and represents a new low.
ABC’s lineup did face competition from NCAA Men’s Basketball coverage, although it is doubtful the competition made a huge impact.
Last year, “Scandal” held flat in the demo and endured a slight viewership loss against the Sweet Sixteen games. “Grey’s Anatomy” held flat in the demo and actually ticked up in viewers.