Comments on: Nielsen Ratings for Criminal Minds

By: Sandra Fegan

Sandra Fegan — Wed, 27 May 2009 20:36:01 +0000

The Big Wheel was on TV in Australia last night Wednesday. Of course, I had already watched it internet. But had to catch it again. Also record it for when I feel the need LOL.
I was still emotional at the end. I don’t suppose Aussie ratinga add the the total for people that watched it.

By: Tammy S

Tammy S — Tue, 12 May 2009 13:12:49 +0000

My bet is that the 13 million that did watch were true Alex fans. The Criminal Minds fans probably skipped it that night due to the Obama speech. I, being a faithful follower of Alex, suffered through it and prayed it wouldn’t run over. Here’s to Alex, you rock, even as a serial killer!!!!

By: CharleneJ8a

CharleneJ8a — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:51:03 +0000

What I have always wanted to know, is how they arrive at these numbers. I had always thought that Nielsen had to have a box attached to your TV receiver in order to see who was or was not watching any given show. If this isn’t correct, will someone let me know how they do it? I know that I was watching , but how do the number crunchers know whether or not my TV was even on that night, let alone on any given channel? Maybe I am obtuse, but I don’t understand this.

That being said, I thought that Alex was absolutely great, as he always is.

By: wubbywubby, Melinda

wubbywubby, Melinda — Mon, 11 May 2009 05:14:27 +0000

I’m a big CM fan, so I watch it all the time anyway, BUT I am a die hard MOONLIGHT fan and would watch anything that had Alex in it.

TR should do just fine as NT really wanted to be right about Alex and I’m sure she’ll get her wish.

NOW if we could just continue to see Moonlight for a while longer on Sci-FI!!

By: cherik

cherik — Mon, 11 May 2009 00:06:39 +0000

I really like CM and I, too, hoped Alex would boost ratings. I like watcing him do anything. I was not disappointed. Too bad more people weren’t watching.

By: Linda A.

Linda A. — Sun, 10 May 2009 13:38:25 +0000

Let’s stay positive – the ratings for “Criminal Minds, The Big Wheel” were right up there with the other “CM” episodes. I truly believe that if Mr. Obama had not given a speech, or as Susan B. had mentioned that CBS would have said “next on CBS’ and ran the promo about Alex’s return, more people may have stuck around to watch. Regardless, what’s done is done and now is time to focus on “Three Rivers” – This is where the numbers will definitely count once it becomes an actual series. We’ll know something soon!

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Sun, 10 May 2009 12:45:35 +0000

Lena, thanks for posting that. I am kind of bummed about the numbers. They are good no doubt about that but CBS expected Alex’s fan base to really boost the numbers. Either the Obama speech messed with the regular viewers or Alex’s fans did a big no show.

By: Lena

Lena — Sun, 10 May 2009 02:17:24 +0000

Don’t want to be an ass. But I am a CM fan. This past Wed the ep where Hotch slams into a car to save people got MORE viewers than the Alex episode.

Here: 14.128 million viewers- those were the final numbers.

By: Susan B

Susan B — Sat, 09 May 2009 04:00:35 +0000

If Obama had not been on, there would have been more “next on CBS” and I am sure that would have gotten a few more viewers.

By: amina

amina — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:41:37 +0000

criminal minds ohhhhhh alex i love u xxxxxxx