TV Ratings for "Identity"

[Chlollie]

Ratings for the episode.

[SparkleforSmallville]

I'm guessing 4.20mil., and always hoping for more :)

[Zeburial]

I'm just happy that all our previous episodes are above 4mil, and with last weeks trailer for Identity I dont have any doubts at all that the ratings will be above 4mil!

[6-Super-Man -5]

It'll probably rise, 4.20 million anyone?

[ClarkyBoy14]

I'm hoping for at least 4.2 million. :)

Let's see...

- It's coming off of a great episode.
- The trailer was good.
- The World Series is over, so FOX is airing, I believe, low-rated Hole in the Wall.
- It didn't seem to make much of a difference, but TWC is now airing LIN-TV owned CW affiliates again, after three weeks of taking them off.

[minerva73]

^I agree with all of the reasons. Especially because of the trailer hinting so much at Superman. :D

[6-Super-Man -5]

Yeah, this episode felt so "Superman Styled" if you know what I mean. :p

[bizzaroboy9]

5.2 million!!

[ClarkyBoy14]

Here's how "Prey" ranked for the week of 10/20-26 in total viewership on CW:

1. America's Next Top Model: 4.44 million
2. Smallville: 4.16
3. One Tree Hill: 3.69
4. Supernatural: 3.25
5. Gossip Girl: 3.03
6. Stylista (Series Premiere): 2.35
7. Everybody Hates Chris: 1.82
8. The Game: 1.75
9. Priviliged: 1.45
10. 90210 (R): 1.33
11. ANTM (R): 1.20
12. Valentine: 0.85
13. In Harm's Way: 0.66
t. Easy Money: 0.66

SV should definately take #1 this week.

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Here's how Smallville is ranking in total viewer season averages on the CW:

1. Smallville (6 episodes): 4.17 million
2. America's Next Top Model (8): 4.02
3. 90210 (7): 3.41
4. One Tree Hill (7): 3.37
5. Gossip Girl (7): 3.35
t. Supernatural (6): 3.35
7. Stylista (1): 2.35
8. Priviliged (6): 2.08
9. Everybody Hates Chris (4): 1.86
10. The Game (4): 1.83

[Blue Orange NY]

I say 4.44

[smallvillerocks45]

I always hope for the best. Since last week the estimations were wrong, here's hoping that won't happen this week. I'm going to predict 4.2 million - and I won't be sad, if it "falls" to 4.16 again. As long as SV maintains its viewership and remains above 4 mil (and it has so far), then I'm happy.

[davidbrenton]

4.35

I'm voting high, and hoping for the best.

[buffywill07]

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/10/31/early-ratings-for-thursday-30-rock-is-back-with-a-sarah-palin-induced-ratings-bang/7282#more-7282

Supernatural was the only thing I watched on TV last night. And I was expecting it to be fluff, Halloween filler, but it surprised me. Not fluff, not filler. It got a 2.5/4 (household rating/share) in the early metered market numbers. That’s in the typical range of less than Smallville (3.1/5) but more than Gossip Girl got on Monday in the same early metered markets.

Fox, which would have preferred a game seven of The World Series, filled the night with two repeat episodes of Kitchen Nightmares (#4: avg. 2.7/ 4 from 8-10 p.m.). And the CW capped off Thursday with veteran Smallville (3.1/ 5), which is still vying for a spot next season, and Supernatural (#5: 2.5/ 4), which still works relatively well at 9 p.m. despite the hefty competition. Looking ahead, there is no reason to believe the CW will abandon its strategy of airing sci-fi dramas on Thursday next seaso

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[tyson08]

3.1/5 isn't the really good? I hope someone can tell us what those numbers mean!

[skylar]

I hoping for a 4.3 or higher.

[pink_ninja]

Anything over the previous one!!

[buffywill07]

hmm..its 3.1

and i was looking at prey and commited 2.8 and 2.9
i think its better

[tyson08]

I just did some digging at previous episodes from Season 7 and 'Siren' got a 3.2/5 which is similar but only means that it got a 4.01 million!

[SparkleforSmallville]

I don't understand the Household Rating/Share numbers either:confused:

A 3.1/5 sounds higher than usual. they usually just lump CW's early share together.

[Kel-El09]

I don't understand that at all...does anyone know how to translate lol!!

[joesmallville]

And the CW capped off Thursday with veteran Smallville (Viewers: #4, 4.24 million; A18-49: #4, 1.7/ 5), which was on par from one year earlier.

Source: Pifeedback

[THE"Lurker"]

^ nice

[Luiz Fernando]

Supernatural was the only thing I watched on TV last night. And I was expecting it to be fluff, Halloween filler, but it surprised me. Not fluff, not filler. It got a 2.5/4 (household rating/share) in the early metered market numbers. That’s in the typical range of less than Smallville (3.1/5) but more than Gossip Girl got on Monday in the same early metered markets.

[geminis]

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/10/31/early-ratings-for-thursday-30-rock-is-back-with-a-sarah-palin-induced-ratings-bang/7282#more-7282

Supernatural was the only thing I watched on TV last night. And I was expecting it to be fluff, Halloween filler, but it surprised me. Not fluff, not filler. It got a 2.5/4 (household rating/share) in the early metered market numbers. That’s in the typical range of less than Smallville (3.1/5) but more than Gossip Girl got on Monday in the same early metered markets.

Fox, which would have preferred a game seven of The World Series, filled the night with two repeat episodes of Kitchen Nightmares (#4: avg. 2.7/ 4 from 8-10 p.m.). And the CW capped off Thursday with veteran Smallville (3.1/ 5), which is still vying for a spot next season, and Supernatural (#5: 2.5/ 4), which still works relatively well at 9 p.m. despite the hefty competition. Looking ahead, there is no reason to believe the CW will abandon its strategy of airing sci-fi dramas on Thursday next seaso

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WHAT? Omg, omg, omg!

I'm hearing the Hallelujah chorus strains!

[tyson08]

That's terrific! 4.24!

[geminis]

Here's how "Prey" ranked for the week of 10/20-26 in total viewership on CW:

1. America's Next Top Model: 4.44 million
2. Smallville: 4.16
3. One Tree Hill: 3.69
4. Supernatural: 3.25
5. Gossip Girl: 3.03
6. Stylista (Series Premiere): 2.35
7. Everybody Hates Chris: 1.82
8. The Game: 1.75
9. Priviliged: 1.45
10. 90210 (R): 1.33
11. ANTM (R): 1.20
12. Valentine: 0.85
13. In Harm's Way: 0.66
t. Easy Money: 0.66

SV should definately take #1 this week.

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Here's how Smallville is ranking in total viewer season averages on the CW:

1. Smallville (6 episodes): 4.17 million
2. America's Next Top Model (8): 4.02
3. 90210 (7): 3.41
4. One Tree Hill (7): 3.37
5. Gossip Girl (7): 3.35
t. Supernatural (6): 3.35
7. Stylista (1): 2.35
8. Priviliged (6): 2.08
9. Everybody Hates Chris (4): 1.86
10. The Game (4): 1.83

Not surprising that ANTM got a boost, since this is about the time they go overseas.

Total viewer season averages is good although people don't know what they're missing with Supernatural. At least it's on par with *blech* GG *blech*

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And the CW capped off Thursday with veteran Smallville (Viewers: #4, 4.24 million; A18-49: #4, 1.7/ 5), which was on par from one year earlier.

Source: Pifeedback

Again, the Hallelujah chorus!

[tariksam]

so can we expact 4.28-4.3 for the finals

[SparkleforSmallville]

AWESOME! 4.24mil. Hope the Finals go UP!:)

[Fallen One]

Amazing news! And those that tuned in got to see one of the best episodes ever. Even better.

[LexFactor]

Good ratings again. But didn't the final ratings go down last week?

[tariksam]

because of the baseball, yestarday there was no baseball

[oldblackmagick]

this was an awesome ep...hope everyone realizes this is a show worth catching up on and watching...its all amazing...numbers will start to show that i think!!

[stenochick]

The fact that the ratings are slowly creeping up every week is a good sign. I believe with some real publicity and promotion, not just internet stuff, a lot more people would tune in this season.

For example, if Tom Welling did interviews or something like that.

[Kevin24]

I hope the final rating doesn't go down like it did last week.

I like that the ratings keep going up every week and it might even match the season premiere's numbers eventually. If people stuck around for the previews for next week I'm sure they will tune in to see Lois and Clark in the Phantom Zone as well as Kara's reappearance!

Has an episode during the season ever done better ratings wise then a season premiere? The way things are going I think it might happen.

[jimmyolsenblues]

http://pifeedback.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/63310451/m/642106071
the CW capped off Thursday with veteran Smallville (Viewers: #4, 4.24 million; A18-49: #4, 1.7/ 5), which was on par from one year earlier, and Supernatural (Viewers: #5, 3.53 million; A18-49: #5, 1.5/ 4), which still works relatively well at 9 p.m. despite the hefty competition. Looking ahead, there is no reason to believe the CW will abandon its strategy of airing sci-fi dramas on Thursday next season.

4.24 million is not bad...not bad at all for one of the best episodes of smallville ever.

[Jack-El49]

I think there are two things that have to do with the ratings upward creep. First and foremost is the fact that the writing, plots, characters, action, photography, sfx, and all that go into a good series have been consistently excellent this season.

The second part of the sustained and growing viewership has to do with the way the episodes have been presented back-to-back. SVille has taken hits in past seasons when they piecemealed episodes. Even following a strong episode, when a break occurred and repeats were aired, the next new episode always seemed to lose viewers.

This season has been phenominal and extremely enjoyable to me. It's quality is as high or higher than its ever been and the continuity is really very strong this season. All those aspects have translated into a season that is building in its momentum toward the season (and hopefully not series) finale.

Bravo to PS3 for raising the bar and steadily raising the viewership numbers.

[geminis]

I think there are two things that have to do with the ratings upward creep. First and foremost is the fact that the writing, plots, characters, action, photography, sfx, and all that go into a good series have been consistently excellent this season.

The second part of the sustained and growing viewership has to do with the way the episodes have been presented back-to-back. SVille has taken hits in past seasons when they piecemealed episodes. Even following a strong episode, when a break occurred and repeats were aired, the next new episode always seemed to lose viewers.

This season has been phenominal and extremely enjoyable to me. It's quality is as high or higher than its ever been and the continuity is really very strong this season. All those aspects have translated into a season that is building in its momentum toward the season (and hopefully not series) finale.

Bravo to PS3 for raising the bar and steadily raising the viewership numbers.

I definitely agree. As a fan from the beginning the continuity this season is simply super. Clark is moving in the right direction, Lois and Clark are doing their well known dance, and the FOTW's, when on, are utilized in a much improved way. Smallville is finally hitting it's stride. Too bad it took eight seasons; people might not have left if we consistently had this quality in years prior.

Looking forward to seeing the final numbers. I suppose these are not it. And it would be impossible to imagine that Identity's numbers could decrease. I expect an increase.

[costas22]

It's not a coincidence that the ratings go up with each episode.We finally got a chance to view 10 episodes in a row and we are really benifiting from that.If it reaches 4.3 in the finals,it will be great.Bloodline has a great challenge ahead of it.Last year the Kara and Krypton heavy episodes had a tendency to drop a bit in the ratings.

[psyko69]

It's not a coincidence that the ratings go up with each episode.We finally got a chance to view 10 episodes in a row and we are really benifiting from that.If it reaches 4.3 in the finals,it will be great.Bloodline has a great challenge ahead of it.Last year the Kara and Krypton heavy episodes had a tendency to drop a bit in the ratings.

That's because they came right after:

A premiere-numbers always drop.
A filler episode, albeit a good one- ratings after these never fair too well.
A Clana fest- ratings have a tendency to drop after these.
A Stride commercial- despite Pete's awesomeness, no one likes to watch a 45 minute commercial, unless its about Obama.
A Sleeper episode- Didn't do so bad being 150 and all.

The Kara episodes were generally pretty good, its just that they were sandwiched in with episodes that were not exactly ratings drivers.

[mistaguitarmasta]

4.24? Eeeexcellent.

[Kevin24]

When do the final ratings come in?

[individuall]

Do we know finals yet?

[davidbrenton]

wow. It's 4pm and no finals?


This is from Zap 2 it. I don't know how to translate the ratio into millions though.

"Smallville" earned a 2.6/4 for The CW, edging a " Kitchen Nightmares" rerun on FOX.

That's the same exact ratio they earned last week.

[Timester]

This is the first time in YEARS that Smallville's ratings rises 4 episodes in a row.

[eas]

^ Technically, "Prey" was a dip, wasn't it?


*Smallville S8 Finals:
#1 Odyssey ~ *4.34 mil & Live+7= 4.80 mil.

#2 Plastique ~ *4.18 mil. & Live+7= 4.78 mil.

#3 Toxic ~ *4.05 mil. & Live+7= 4.61 mil.

#4 Instinct ~ *4.12 mil. & Live+7= 4.71 mil.

#5 Committed ~ *4.18 mil.

#6 Prey ~ *4.15 mil.


If "Identity" does not go down, then we'll have increased quite a bit from the last episode. But we all thought that "Prey" was 4.22... so it may very well be that we'll go down from 4.24 in this one. Although, I hope not.

[Lis]

Finals for Identity:

Smallville
- 4.323 million viewers
- 2.7/4 HH
- 1.7/5 A18-49
- 1.8/6 A18-34

Source: Pifeedback.com (http://pifeedback.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/63310451/m/642106071/p/10)

[tariksam]

cool it went up a lot

[myankskent]

That was almost as high as "Odyssey". Very good news, indeed.

[eas]

That is awesome... it's the 2nd highest rated for the year!!

[BadToad]

I know these are modest ratings by television standards. And I know its not as high as previous seasons. But I have to say that I'm so loving that SV is maintaining itself so strongly. We were going to take an initial hit. I think that much was assured. But to see the show so sure and steady after reading so many comments from naysayers, so sure that the show was going to sink like a stone (and yeah, my fault for letting that get to me)....it just makes me :D

I do think the long hiatus is going to be a real buzzkill though, because you now the CW isn't going to lift a finger to publicize the shows return :(

[tariksam]

Apparently the CW made a press release about Smallville and its ratings. I saw it on DI

ETA: Found it http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/10/31/smallville-and-supernatural-on-the-rise/7337

[myankskent]

I do hope that TW decides to return for another season because if the show is going to be like this every week or most weeks, I would like to see another season. I think that Smallville has the potential to really create an amazing finale this season with some good cliffhangers with everything that they seem to be building towards.

[tyson08]

Whoa! 4.32! That's impressive, considering all the things that have happened!

Imagine if next week's episode could pass the season premiere?!

[Kevin24]

I hope it does pass the season premiere. I really hope it does!

In my dreams it reaches 5 million before the hiatus.

[SparkleforSmallville]

Apparently the CW made a press release about Smallville and its ratings. I saw it on DI

ETA: Found it http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/10/31/smallville-and-supernatural-on-the-rise/7337

Thanks for the link, tariksam:)

FINALLY! Smallville gets some recognition! Congrats Smallville!

4.32mil. Outstanding for an outstanding Episode:)

[eas]

I do think the long hiatus is going to be a real buzzkill though, because you now the CW isn't going to lift a finger to publicize the shows return :(

They may... they have increased their promotion for "SV" a bit, this year. Also, they can't be blind to the fact that it's the highest rated show.

What I'm loving is that the highest rated episodes are the ones that feature Iconic Clark Kent very heavily in the promos. Both "Toxic" and "Prey" were episodes that were focused on characters other than Clark -- and they're the lowest rated.

[jwm]

4.34 million is awesome! I know it's probably too much to hope for but it'd be so great if SV could hit 4.5 million going into the hiatus. But I'm loving the direction the PS3 have taken things so far that I almost believe it's possible.

[petitemimi]

What I'm loving is that the highest rated episodes are the ones that feature Iconic Clark Kent very heavily in the promos. Both "Toxic" and "Prey" were episodes that were focused on characters other than Clark -- and they're the lowest rated.

I totally agree. I hope that the showrunners are taking note.

[smallvillerocks45]

4.3 million surpassed my expectations! Smallville is a wonderful show, I am so happy that the CW is finally acknowledging that Thursday nights are important too. Thanks tariksam for posting the link, and to everyone else in the thread who has been keeping track of the numbers. :D

[SparkleforSmallville]

FYI:)
Season 7, after Wrath the ratings started a fast decline. Hope that doesn't happen to S8.
#7 Wrath..............4.64 million*
#8 Blue.................4.51 million*
#9 Gemini.............3.71 million*
#10 Persona............3.81 million*
#11 Siren.................4.01 million*
#12 Fracture..............3.67 million*
#13 Hero...................3.81 million*
#14 Traveler...............3.44 million*
#15 Veritas.................3.86 million*
#16 Descent................3.61 million*
#17 Sleeper.................3.62 million*
#18 Apocalypse............3.81 million*
#19 Quest...................3.99 million*
#20 Arctic....................3.85 million
* - Final Rating

The live+7 ratings were about the same as this Season, close to 1 mil. more per episode.

[costas22]

I don't think we have to worry about a potential ratings drop SparkleforSmallville.Last season the ratings started to drop after Blue because there were a lot of breaks.They stuck Gemini by itself in December and many forgot to tune in.I think that up to Bride we are guaranteed ratings like 4.2 or even higher.I just hope that they will promote the show properly when in returns in 2009 so that it picks up from these ratings.

[Kevin24]

How long is the hiatus going to be? I heard 13 weeks but that is way to long!

[eas]

How long is the hiatus going to be? I heard 13 weeks but that is way to long!

Here's all we have at K-Site:

"Bloodline" - 11/06/08
"Abyss" - 11/13/08
"Bride" - 11/20/08

Break

"Legion" - Air Date Unknown
"Power" - Air Date Unknown

Traditionally, "SV" comes back on air in January. January 31st in Season 7, January 11th in Season 6, January 12th in Season 5.

One thing to note, though, is that they aren't airing a December episode this year... usually they do.

So, chances are pretty high that they'll air "Legion" on January 8th, because I can't imagine that they'll wait longer than they have to.

If that's the case, then we won't have any new episodes from 11/20/08 through 1/8/09... which makes sense because it's basically Thanksgiving through New Year's.

[buffywill07]

nice! 4.34 mil..

[mskingston]

I'm so proud of SV too. That's awesome! This season has deserved to be watched, totally. I have confidence the entire season will be.

Go "Smallville"! Keep going! You're so on the right track. :)

[ClarkyBoy14]

4.32 million viewers is awesome!! :D SV will reclaim its spot as the CW's most watched of the week. "Identity" completely deserves the high ratings, and, if this keeps up, PS3 deserve another season. :)

[minerva73]

I'm soooo glad the viewers went up this eppy!


One thing to note, though, is that they aren't airing a December episode this year... usually they do.

So, chances are pretty high that they'll air "Legion" on January 8th, because I can't imagine that they'll wait longer than they have to.

If that's the case, then we won't have any new episodes from 11/20/08 through 1/8/09... which makes sense because it's basically Thanksgiving through New Year's.

I think they're not airing a December episode this year because they started the season 1-2 weeks earlier than usual. I guess it's okay as long as they start at the 1/8/09 date that you suggested.

BTW, I think you forgot Bulletproof in the episode titles. :)

[ClarkyBoy14]

How long is the hiatus going to be? I heard 13 weeks but that is way to long!

If I were in charge of the CW, I would put together an awesome trailer for the 2009 episodes and air it after "Bride," and then continue to show it through December. I would return SV on January 8, like eas said.

That's what they did for Seasons 5 and 6, and the January-February run did great.

[BadToad]

If I were in charge of the CW, I would put together an awesome trailer for the 2009 episodes and air it after "Bride," and then continue to show it through December.

ITA. To add to that, I would have the showrunners, and the actors, do another round of the interview circuit. Just to get that excitement level back up.

[SparkleforSmallville]

10 new Episodes in a row is such a good idea. I can't believe we have only 3 more till the break! It's gone by so fast!
I hope the SV Cast also get a long break, they deserve it:)

[geminis]

FYI:)
Season 7, after Wrath the ratings started a fast decline. Hope that doesn't happen to S8.
#7 Wrath..............4.64 million*
#8 Blue.................4.51 million*
#9 Gemini.............3.71 million*
#10 Persona............3.81 million*
#11 Siren.................4.01 million*
#12 Fracture..............3.67 million*
#13 Hero...................3.81 million*
#14 Traveler...............3.44 million*
#15 Veritas.................3.86 million*
#16 Descent................3.61 million*
#17 Sleeper.................3.62 million*
#18 Apocalypse............3.81 million*
#19 Quest...................3.99 million*
#20 Arctic....................3.85 million
* - Final Rating

The live+7 ratings were about the same as this Season, close to 1 mil. more per episode.

Season 7 was very uneven. I don't think we'll have such lows this season. So far, all of the episodes have stayed above 4 million and there has been a consistent run withOUT repeats. And then there is an obvious difference/improvement in quality and consistency. I think people are actually hearing some buzz about SV despite the CW's inexplicable inability to advertise and they might just start looking for it when it comes back after the New Year. The numbers for all of November should tell us more. Also, I'm hoping to finally see some ads for Smallville before it starts airing new episodes on a regular basis to drum up interest for the rest of the season. They've certainly saved advertising dollars so far. At least for Smallville. I also like the idea of a January 8th start date. Anything longer would be intolerable.

And 4.34? Identity deserved every bit of that number. And more. Go season 8!

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10 new Episodes in a row is such a good idea. I can't believe we have only 3 more till the break! It's gone by so fast!
I hope the SV Cast also get a long break, they deserve it:)

It has been a marvelous idea and ITA, these last few weeks have flown by. Too bad Clark still isn't because it would be very apropos.

I hope they have a good break as well, but not too long! :lol:I want more of the super stuff that they're doing this season! I'm addicted. :p

[skully]

nice! 4.34 mil..
GO you good thing. :)

Well done to PS3. The accelerated journey to Clark's destiny is keeping an excellent core of SV viewers together.

And Asstroff has the gall to cut SV's budget and order extra epis of GG, OTH and 90210. Chloe-iac should pay her a visit. :D

[6-Super-Man -5]

Season Nine... will happen!

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If I were in charge of the CW, I would put together an awesome trailer for the 2009 episodes and air it after "Bride," and then continue to show it through December. I would return SV on January 8, like eas said.

That's what they did for Seasons 5 and 6, and the January-February run did great.

I hope they do that!

[skully]

Let's hope so, 6-S-M-5. :)

[Blue Orange NY]

**** how long is the break going to be?

[skully]

**** how long is the break going to be?Tooooooo long ;)

[Blue Orange NY]

so does anyone know what they have planned for the time that everyone's on a break?



If I were in charge of the CW, I would put together an awesome trailer for the 2009 episodes and air it after "Bride," and then continue to show it through December. I would return SV on January 8, like eas said.

That's what they did for Seasons 5 and 6, and the January-February run did great.

[SparkleforSmallville]

^^ We really don't know yet. There was a rumor they were going to air new Episodes of Reaper, but Craig/Kryptonsite doesn't think they will. I think they should air SV repeats of S8 so far.

[Kal-ed]

GO you good thing. :)

Well done to PS3. The accelerated journey to Clark's destiny is keeping an excellent core of SV viewers together.

And Asstroff has the gall to cut SV's budget and order extra epis of GG, OTH and 90210. Chloe-iac should pay her a visit. :D

I knew about the extra episodes but SV´s budget was cut?? Jeez I hate that woman as much as she obviously hates Smallville and Supernatural, fortunately she doesnt have the final say on things and has a board and WB to controll her. I do how ever think she should be fired, not cause she´s underminding my favorite shows but for the lack of profesionalism she´s showing, I mean really, whether she personally likes the show or not shouldnt affect her decisions as CEO for the greater beneffit of the network. If I was in her place and GG was getting Smallville like raitings, even though I hate GG Id promote the hell out of it, cause its bussines you ignorant b***h! Seriously I think right now, not even Clana is as dangerous as this girl is.

[galatians221]

How long is the hiatus going to be? I heard 13 weeks but that is way to long!

They stay off the air as long as American Idol is on on Thursday nights. I hate it but I understand it. If we can determine when AI stops the Thursday night broadcast which is after they pick the top ten then we can gauge when SV will return.

[6-Super-Man -5]

Let's hope so, 6-S-M-5. :)

Indeed!
Lets keep hoping for Season Nine!

[Carolina87]

Im so glad that last nights episode did so well 4.34 million XD lets keep our fingers cross for a steady increase in viewership for the remainder of this season and god willing a SEASON 9!!!!

[Karafan1]

Over 4 million again..Keep it up!!

[Jaderoyale]

4.32? ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
That is AWESOME.

[Smallville6]

Wow, 4.32 is awsome! GO SV!!! :D

[SparkleforSmallville]

"Identity" is also the #4 top downloaded episode on iTunes:)

[BadToad]

I'm wondering if making SV available on iTunes isn't also helping to keep its numbers steady. Its possible that its being talked about in a way it hasn't for a few years because it wasn't as available as other shows.

[ClarkyBoy14]

ITA. To add to that, I would have the showrunners, and the actors, do another round of the interview circuit. Just to get that excitement level back up.

That's a great idea. Have tons on-air and online interviews like they did before the season started. They also need to drum up a ton of interest for the LOSH, Doomsday, Brainiac, return of Lana, AM's directorial debut, etc.

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10 new Episodes in a row is such a good idea. I can't believe we have only 3 more till the break! It's gone by so fast!
I hope the SV Cast also get a long break, they deserve it:)

I agree. It's hard to believe that we've already had seven episodes. I'm glad we're getting a ten episode, too.

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^^ We really don't know yet. There was a rumor they were going to air new Episodes of Reaper, but Craig/Kryptonsite doesn't think they will. I think they should air SV repeats of S8 so far.

IA. S8 repeats would be the best.

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They stay off the air as long as American Idol is on on Thursday nights. I hate it but I understand it. If we can determine when AI stops the Thursday night broadcast which is after they pick the top ten then we can gauge when SV will return.

Last year they aired three episodes before AI started, and they aired six in S6. ;)

[Rafael122]

"Identity" is also the #4 top downloaded episode on iTunes:)

This just proves with a stronger marketing effort, they could probably reach the 5 million viewer mark by seasons end.

If CW doesn't pick up Season 9, that network deserves to close. Smallville with a marketing push from one of the major networks could probably do what Heroes does in the ratings. I can't believe we had to sit through 3 seasons of mediocrity to get what we are watching now.

[bizzaroboy9]

shall we guess the live + 7 days #?
i predict... 4.85

[smallvillerocks45]

Oh my goodness. I would have a (mental) heart attack - if that's possible - if the live + 7 numbers were 4.85, but I'd be happy with 4.6. I am so happy the show is doing so well. I hope we can eventually get the numbers up to 5 million before the hiatus.

[harryandginnyfanatic]

Must've been that promo with the cape that got people watching.

[SparkleforSmallville]

shall we guess the live + 7 days #?
i predict... 4.85

I'm going guess 4.90mil. for the live+7, but it could very well top 5 mil.:)

We usually gain 6 to 8 hundred thousand viewers from the Live numbers.

[Smallville6]

^Wow, really? Do you guys know when we find out the live + 7 numbers?

[bychance]

Great news. I think the trailers for Identity really sparked interest.

[tariksam]

^Wow, really? Do you guys know when we find out the live + 7 numbers?

I think in 3 weeks

[Smallville6]

^Cool, thanks!

[SparkleforSmallville]

^Wow, really? Do you guys know when we find out the live + 7 numbers?

Live+7 for "Committed" comes out Tomorrow.

(Off Topic) Wow, did y'all hear, Jeph Loeb and another Executive Producer of "Heroes" got fired today! Loeb was a Writer for SV's early days. He also moderated SV's 2008 Comic Con Panel. He is such a nice guy. How awful for him:( He's been with "Heroes" from the beginning.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117995152.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

[bizzaroboy9]

that suck! i wonder if jeph loeb will come back to work on smallville?

[SparkleforSmallville]

I think they will give him the opportunity. He was part of the reason they got Geoff Johns to write "Legion". Loeb is close with the SV cast and crew.

We are discussing this on the "Heroes" Forum. Craig is also shocked.

http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108835

[geminis]

I think they will give him the opportunity. He was part of the reason they got Geoff Johns to write "Legion". Loeb is close with the SV cast and crew.

We are discussing this on the "Heroes" Forum. Craig is also shocked.

http://www.kryptonsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=108835

I don't blame him. That is VERY shocking news. But if Smallville were to go to season 9 (please), I would LOVE for him to come back. From what I remember, he also thinks Erica is a terrific Lois Lane; more positive news for me as a Lois fan.

Crossing fingers for a good Live + 7 rating for Committed, and if Identity gets a 5 million rating, I won't need an airplane to fly, I'll be so ecstatic. And I would want to rub it in a certain female CW executive's face.

[eas]

I'm soooo glad the viewers went up this eppy!



I think they're not airing a December episode this year because they started the season 1-2 weeks earlier than usual. I guess it's okay as long as they start at the 1/8/09 date that you suggested.

BTW, I think you forgot Bulletproof in the episode titles. :)

LOL... Must have been a Freudian slip (I'm trying to blank out any episode that involves a Lana kiss, with no Lois around. LOL)

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ITA. To add to that, I would have the showrunners, and the actors, do another round of the interview circuit. Just to get that excitement level back up.

I agree.... you know what would REALLY get people talking? If Welling did an interview. But, since that won't happen, we should count on Durance doing a bajillion interviews again. LOL

[SparkleforSmallville]

"Committed" Live+7 ratings kept Smallville at the top of CW's shows! YES!!!

*Smallville S8 Finals:
#1 Odyssey ~ *4.34 mil & Live+7= 4.80 mil.

#2 Plastique ~ *4.18 mil. & Live+7= 4.78 mil.

#3 Toxic ~ *4.05 mil. & Live+7= 4.61 mil.

#4 Instinct ~ *4.12 mil. & Live+7= 4.71 mil.

#5 Committed ~ *4.18 mil. & Live+7= 4.73 mil.

#6 Prey ~ *4.16 mil.

#7 Identity ~ *4.32 mil.

Still Looking so good:)

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/11/03/greys-anatomy-has-most-dvr-viewers-office-has-greatest-dvr-increase/7477#more-7477

[geminis]

"Committed" Live+7 ratings kept Smallville at the top of CW's shows! YES!!!

*Smallville S8 Finals:
#1 Odyssey ~ *4.34 mil & Live+7= 4.80 mil.

#2 Plastique ~ *4.18 mil. & Live+7= 4.78 mil.

#3 Toxic ~ *4.05 mil. & Live+7= 4.61 mil.

#4 Instinct ~ *4.12 mil. & Live+7= 4.71 mil.

#5 Committed ~ *4.18 mil. & Live+7= 4.73 mil.

#6 Prey ~ *4.15 mil.

#7 Identity ~ *4.32 mil.

Still Looking so good:)

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/11/03/greys-anatomy-has-most-dvr-viewers-office-has-greatest-dvr-increase/7477#more-7477


Hooray! I'm still committed to Committed too and glad to see that so many others chose to do so as well.

[myankskent]

"Committed" Live+7 ratings kept Smallville at the top of CW's shows! YES!!!

*Smallville S8 Finals:
#1 Odyssey ~ *4.34 mil & Live+7= 4.80 mil.

#2 Plastique ~ *4.18 mil. & Live+7= 4.78 mil.

#3 Toxic ~ *4.05 mil. & Live+7= 4.61 mil.

#4 Instinct ~ *4.12 mil. & Live+7= 4.71 mil.

#5 Committed ~ *4.18 mil. & Live+7= 4.73 mil.

#6 Prey ~ *4.15 mil.

#7 Identity ~ *4.32 mil.

Still Looking so good:)

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/11/03/greys-anatomy-has-most-dvr-viewers-office-has-greatest-dvr-increase/7477#more-7477

Those numbers are good. I'd like to see the ratings climb to over 4.5 million at the end of this current run of episodes. The ratings for Abyss will be very interesting. Everyone who lives in New York, including myself, and New England will not see it because the Jets/Patriots will be on that night. Those are two huge markets. Now I have to try and figure out when my local CW affiliate will be airing it. I'm a Jets fan so I was going to watch the game anyway, but I was hoping to have Smallville ready for me on the dvr after the game. Not going to happen.

[ClarkyBoy14]

Wow, did y'all hear, Jeph Loeb and another Executive Producer of "Heroes" got fired today! Loeb was a Writer for SV's early days. He also moderated SV's 2008 Comic Con Panel. He is such a nice guy. How awful for him:( He's been with "Heroes" from the beginning.

That's too bad for him. :( I know he was good for SV back in the day, and the first season of Heroes was good too.

It would be great if he came back for SV's final season, though. :)

[Tompouce]

I agree.... you know what would REALLY get people talking? If Welling did an interview. But, since that won't happen, we should count on Durance doing a bajillion interviews again. LOL[/quote]
Thanks to talk about that, I wonder for a moment, why TW is never interviewed ? We don't see him anywhere . Is it a kind of marketing ? You know, let the main actor outside everything to let people think of him as CK or something like that (it is too complicated to me to explain exactly what I mean in english, I hope you understand):)

[JAMHEXXX]

Identity's Live=+7=4.991 Mil.

Timeshifted Audience= 1,034 million.

[Luiz Fernando]

Greatest % Increase from Time-Shifting for Broadcast TV Shows:
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=550 border=0><!--StartFragment--><COLGROUP><COL width=33></COL><COL width=159></COL><COL width=32></COL><COL width=70></COL><COL width=72></COL><COL width=67></COL><COL width=61></COL>
<TBODY></TBODY><TBODY></TBODY><TBODY></TBODY><TBODY></TBODY><TBODY></TBODY><TBODY><TR height=52><TD class=xl26 width=33 height=52>Rank</TD><TD class=xl26 width=159>Programs</TD><TD class=xl26 width=32>Network</TD><TD class=xl28 style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" width=70>Persons Live+7 (000s)</TD><TD class=xl28 style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" width=72>Persons Live (000s)</TD><TD class=xl28 style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" width=67>Time-shifted Audience (000s)</TD><TD class=xl26 style="TEXT-ALIGN: right" width=61>% increase from Live to Live+7</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>1</TD><TD class=xl30>90210</TD><TD class=xl30>CW</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 3,803</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 2,528</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 1,275</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>50.4%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>2</TD><TD class=xl30>OFFICE</TD><TD class=xl30>NBC</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 11,012</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 7,809</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 3,203</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>41.0%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>3</TD><TD class=xl30>HEROES</TD><TD class=xl30>NBC</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 9,681</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 6,949</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 2,732</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>39.3%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>4</TD><TD class=xl30>LIPSTICK JUNGLE</TD><TD class=xl30>NBC</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 4,061</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 2,929</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 1,132</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>38.6%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>5</TD><TD class=xl30>HOUSE</TD><TD class=xl30>FOX</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 15,461</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 11,685</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 3,776</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>32.3%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>6</TD><TD class=xl30>GOSSIP GIRL</TD><TD class=xl30>CW</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 3,427</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 2,620</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 807</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>30.8%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>7</TD><TD class=xl30>GREY’S ANATOMY</TD><TD class=xl30>ABC</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 17,609</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 13,520</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 4,089</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>30.2%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>8</TD><TD class=xl30>LIPSTICK JUNGLE 10/29(S)</TD><TD class=xl30>NBC</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 5,960</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 4,637</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 1,323</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>28.5%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>9</TD><TD class=xl30>AMERICA’S TOP MODE</TD><TD class=xl30>CW</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 4,320</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 3,373</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 947</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>28.1%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>10</TD><TD class=xl30>PRIVATE PRACTICE</TD><TD class=xl30>ABC</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 9,239</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 7,226</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 2,013</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>27.9%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>11</TD><TD class=xl30>CHUCK</TD><TD class=xl30>NBC</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 7,473</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 5,892</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 1,581</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>26.8%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>12</TD><TD class=xl30>PRIVILEGED</TD><TD class=xl30>CW</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 2,243</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 1,772</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 471</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>26.6%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>13</TD><TD class=xl30>SMALLVILLE</TD><TD class=xl30>CW</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 4,991</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 3,957</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 1,034</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>26.1%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>14</TD><TD class=xl30>30 ROCK</TD><TD class=xl30>NBC</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 9,655</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 7,665</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 1,990</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>26.0%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>15</TD><TD class=xl30>ONE TREE HILL</TD><TD class=xl30>CW</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 3,560</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 2,842</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 718</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>25.3%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>16</TD><TD class=xl30>MY NAME IS EARL</TD><TD class=xl30>NBC</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 7,076</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 5,750</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 1,326</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>23.1%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>17</TD><TD class=xl30>SUPERNATURAL</TD><TD class=xl30>CW</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 4,070</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 3,314</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 756</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>22.8%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>18</TD><TD class=xl30>PUSHING DAISIES</TD><TD class=xl30>ABC</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 7,526</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 6,130</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 1,396</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>22.8%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>19</TD><TD class=xl30>SURVIVOR: GABON</TD><TD class=xl30>CBS</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 13,974</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 11,469</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 2,505</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>21.8%</TD></TR><TR height=16><TD class=xl24 height=16>20</TD><TD class=xl30>THE GAME</TD><TD class=xl30>CW</TD><TD class=xl29 align=right> 1,403</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 1,157</TD><TD class=xl27 align=right> 246</TD><TD class=xl25 align=right>21.3%</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

The % Time-shifting table ranks which of the Top 150 broadcast shows [by Live+7 viewers] had the largest % increase in viewing between Live audience and Live+7 audience numbers from viewers watching shows later on their digital video recorders (DVRs).

[SparkleforSmallville]

A repeat of the CW’s Smallville (Viewers: #5, 2.28 million) "Identity"

No final for the Repeat, yet.

[ClarkyBoy14]

A repeat of the CW’s Smallville (Viewers: #5, 2.28 million) "Identity"

No final for the Repeat, yet.

Down from last week, but that will still be enought to make Smallville the most watched of the week. :)

[smallvillerocks45]

Excellent news, ClarkyBoy14 (Andrew)! :D

- and thank you SparkleforSmallville for the update! :)

[SparkleforSmallville]

Finals for the repeat of Identity:
Smallville (R)
- 2.270 million viewers
- 1.4/2 HH
- 0.9/2 A18-49
- 1.0/3 A18-34

[davidbrenton]

Okay. That's good. I didn't even tune in. I watched for a few minutes though.