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ClarkyBoy14

01-28-2009, 07:04 AM

I wanna be optimistic about the ratings, but there are a lot of things that could make it fall even further from last week's dip. :( Yes, ABC, CBS and NBC may be in repeats; however, FOX is airing American Idol, America's number one show. The CW didn't do so hot of a job with the promotion, the reception to last week's episode was mixed, the rest of the CW is in repeats this week so fewer people to see the sparse ads and we know that, unless an episode focuses on Clark or a big name guest star/character, it usually takes a dip.

I hope I'm wrong, and the ratings actually do go up, though.

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Here is how "Bulletproof" ranked in total viewership on the CW for the week of Monday, January 19 - Sunday, January 25, 2009.

1. Smallville - 3.85 million viewers
2. Supernatural - 3.06
3. One Tree Hill - 2.60
4. 90210 - 2.30
5. Gossip Girl - 2.22
6. Everybody Hates Chris - 1.66
7. The Game - 1.65
8. Privileged - 1.61
9. 13: Fear Is Real - 1.36
10. 13: Fear Is Real (Friday) - 1.12
11. Anti-Trust (movie) - 0.77
12. 90210 (R) - 0.76
13. Jericho (R) - 0.60

JFalcon

01-28-2009, 07:14 AM

Smallville has the highest CW ratings. So, whatever happens to Smallville happens to CW. IOW, CW can't afford to lose Smallville.

ClarkyBoy14

01-28-2009, 07:32 AM

Here are the season averages so far in total viewers for the CW:

1. Smallville (12 episodes) - 4.14 million viewers
2. America's Next Top Model (12) - 4.04
3. Supernatural (12) - 3.27
4. Gossip Girl (16) - 3.10
5. One Tree Hill (15) - 3.07
6. 90210 (14) - 3.04
7. Privileged (15) - 1.88
8. Stylista (8) - 1.72
9. Everybody Hates Chris (13) - 1.70
10. The Game (12) - 1.67
11. 13: Fear Is Real (4) - 1.58

Clana Kent

01-28-2009, 12:00 PM

My guess for tomorrow: :D

1. Smallville - 7.48 million viewers
2. Supernatural - 2.80
3. One Tree Hill - 2.00
4. 90210 - 1.30
5. Gossip Girl - 1.29

Just kidding :p I think(/hope) Smallville will do something about 4.10 million ;)

tyson08

01-28-2009, 12:04 PM

^^ :lol: I could only imagine if that really happened.

marcella

01-28-2009, 01:34 PM

3.98 is my guess

Diego*Chloe

01-28-2009, 01:36 PM

3.00 sadly D:

skylar

01-28-2009, 01:48 PM

3.88 is what it will because this episode is all about Miss "freakin" Lana Lang !!

davidbrenton

01-28-2009, 02:15 PM

3.6 because of Lana Lang.

doodie8808

01-28-2009, 05:16 PM

3.6 after last week dip and im being giving!:(

latingirl

01-28-2009, 05:31 PM

5.1 big opening.... bye Lanadrama ..... coming soon LOIS

alejandrita439

01-28-2009, 06:42 PM

i guess maybe 3.7... :l
i hope is higher :/

origin

01-28-2009, 08:17 PM

Dresden

01-29-2009, 06:05 AM

Will Smallville be going up American Idol for the rest of the season? Because things only get more intense as the AI season continues. They usually get a lot of traction once the numbers of contestants dwindles to a handful and then people get very into the show. So if AI will continually go up against SV, I fear for the ratings. Anyway, I think the ratings will go slightly up. I say 4.0 because last week was a pretty good episode and I think people that watched liked it and will return. It could also go down if enough people got turned off by the Lana and Clark kiss. So I don't see a huge increase in ratings, but a small one may happen.

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5.1 big opening.... bye Lanadrama ..... coming soon LOIS

Now I wouldn't expect these ratings at all. 5.1? Really? Maybe Requiem since I believe everyone will want to watch the final chapter in the Lana and Clark relationship (either because you love them or hate them). But even that episode I say the most it could get would be 4.8 or 4.9. Anything over that for Smallville seems unlikely, unless we're talking about episodes such as Infamous, that one could score BIG!

ClarkyBoy14

01-29-2009, 06:34 AM

I am going to guess 3.8

I think it is a bit unfair to assume that rating will drop just because of Lana, Smallville is up against American Idol tomorrow night so that will probably hurt us a bit. I go into every episode with an open mind and hope for the best which is probably why I actually enjoyed "Bulletproof" last week:D

Right. I hope this thread doesn't devolve into a Lana vs. Lois thread, like it did last week. :\

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Will Smallville be going up American Idol for the rest of the season?

This is the only time as far as I know. Bones will be back on next week.

F..l

01-29-2009, 07:44 AM

I guess full 4 milions :)

SparkleforSmallville

01-29-2009, 08:46 AM

I'm going to say, 4.02mil. I really want it to reach 4 mil. again,
but AI is a Ratings powerhouse :confused:
So we will see.

Lis

01-29-2009, 09:11 AM

I guess full 4 milions :) Hmmm, I would wish you were right. :)
But I really doubt about it. :\
I would guess 3.5 - 3.8 million.

Aries83

01-29-2009, 06:07 PM

As long as it's better than 3.85, I'll be happy. I'm gonna say 4.01 million.

davidbrenton

01-29-2009, 06:12 PM

Surprisingly, it was very good (Save for the last 5 minutes). Unfortunately, I stick with my initial projection of 3.6

Though, I hope it does better.

6-Super-Man -5

01-29-2009, 06:15 PM

2 million, I'll be surprised if it makes it to 3 million.

tyson08

01-29-2009, 06:16 PM

I'd be suprised who'd want to tune in to watch this crap. Lana Lang getting super-human powers from a suit and keeping them? Saying she's equal to Clark and them kissing at the end. Horrible, horrible.

lovinredkclark

01-29-2009, 06:27 PM

after this atrocious ep i wouldnt be surprise if the cw cancelled

Timester

01-29-2009, 06:39 PM

after this atrocious ep i wouldnt be surprise if the cw cancelled

If anything, Dawn is happy with this episode, since it's fits right to her idea of the CW. Even with sucky ratings.

ClarkyBoy14

01-29-2009, 06:49 PM

IMO, the episode didn't start getting too bad until the end, so maybe enough people watched before that to keep the ratings decent.

6-Super-Man -5

01-29-2009, 06:52 PM

The first half was interesting, the last, sucked... really bad.

MetropolisGirl4SV

01-29-2009, 07:02 PM

I guess 3.1- 3.7 if were lucky.

MAN-of-STEEL

01-29-2009, 07:13 PM

Barely 3 mil, and next week it'll be worse.

zorasuperman

01-29-2009, 07:16 PM

prolli 2.8 realistically
next week 2.1 million barely scraping for 2 milion

Alicia Chipy

01-29-2009, 07:19 PM

I hope it tanks! Serve them right.

6-Super-Man -5

01-29-2009, 07:33 PM

Next week's episode has to be good, if not, we'll be saved by "Infamous".

bychance

01-29-2009, 08:14 PM

I know Smallville isn't Shakespeare, but how is American Idol the #1 television show in America is beyond me. Its no M*A*S*H.

Legendary Lois & Clark

01-29-2009, 08:24 PM

So far I have stuck to my original plan and have yet to watch any Lana episode this season other than bride. I was thinking of maybe tuning in for requiem but after reading about this utterly horrendous horse manure they called an episode, I've decided that I'd rather watch 24 hours of the weather channel while chewing broken glass. I'll definitely tune back in on March 5th. You can count on it! That's when the season really continues. There are far too many good shows on for me to go back to watching Lana crap. I'll be amazed if the ratings for this week are even half a point higher than last week.

silverdragon

01-29-2009, 08:25 PM

3.1

jpfort1957

01-29-2009, 08:46 PM

How many viewers watched the 8th seasons premier?

bizzaroboy9

01-29-2009, 09:10 PM

3.5

monel49

01-29-2009, 11:52 PM

3.5 if we are lucky. It really deserves a 1--terrible episode which bodes badly for next week. Good thing we are having a break soon, maybe folks will forget how far off the path this ep strayed.

DGirlLois4Clark

01-30-2009, 04:02 AM

0
:lol:

marcella

01-30-2009, 04:17 AM

^^:rotfl:

I want it to tank

JAMHEXXX

01-30-2009, 05:49 AM

3.22 million if they are lucky.

marcella

01-30-2009, 05:54 AM

When the ratings come up?

JAMHEXXX

01-30-2009, 05:55 AM

When the ratings come up?

Fast Nationals come out in about an hour.

marcella

01-30-2009, 05:55 AM

Fast Nationals come out in about an hour.

Thanks

costas22

01-30-2009, 06:02 AM

I expect a drop.I really hope it stays above 3,5.The promotion wasn't very good.Requiem might be the episode where the ratings start to rise,but i think Season 8 saw it's best days rating-wise at Bloodline.

Reeve_290

01-30-2009, 06:05 AM

after this atrocious ep i wouldnt be surprise if the cw cancelled

Ok I know "everyone is entitled to their opinion" but that's just a stupid thing to say, I'm sorry.

To everyone who is freaking out about Lana/Lana related plot/Clana kisses/anything Lana related:

One or two episodes does not make or break a season!! Now regardless of the Lana impact, Bride was great and so was Legion. So no matter how bad her last three episodes are (Bulletproof, Power and Requiem) they are not going to make or break what has otherwise been a very above average season.

Stop being so over dramatic and just look forward to the following episodes after Lana's departure.

JAMHEXXX

01-30-2009, 06:09 AM

Ok I know "everyone is entitled to their opinion" but that's just a stupid thing to say, I'm sorry.

To everyone who is freaking out about Lana/Lana related plot/Clana kisses/anything Lana related:

One or two episodes does not make or break a season!! Now regardless of the Lana impact, Bride was great and so was Legion. So no matter how bad her last three episodes are (Bulletproof, Power and Requiem) they are not going to make or break what has otherwise been a very above average season.

Stop being so over dramatic and just look forward to the following episodes after Lana's departure.

This Lana/Clana storyline can take down this whole season.

Bad characters/storylines tend to harm shows and the three episodes where Lana/Clana is forced upon an audience that doesn't want her/it can and will hurt the ratings.

Have you noticed the ratings?:confused:

Sarevokcz

01-30-2009, 06:16 AM

One or two episodes does not make or break a season!!

Actually, IMO, last 2 episodes kinda ruined all good feelings i had from first half of the season and Clois interaction, Clark obviously is unable to move on from Lana and no matter how will Lana-arc end, Lois will be simply only "second choice" for Clark, there is no way, he could go in 3 episodes from Lana slave to "Clark has fallen hard for Lois"

I recorded all episodes, had a great time when replaying them, but last two, i dont have really ANY interest in replaying them again.

Also, you believe, that when 2 or 3 episodes in the middle suck, casual viewer wont stop watching it?

my bet is 3.3-3.4M, tops.

DGirlLois4Clark

01-30-2009, 06:20 AM

The ratings might be surprising, it did guest star wonder woman..did it not.lol

costas22

01-30-2009, 06:21 AM

myankskent

01-30-2009, 06:24 AM

JAMHEXXX don't you feel that there could have been a storyline so that Lana could have left in a respectful manner?I do.I know a lot of people don't like her but the problem isn't Lana or Kristin Kreuk.It's the way the writers have used her.For example,why on earth does she have to have super powers?Anyway,the ratings will drop mostly because as i have said in the past,they brought her back at the worst time.

I don't think that the problem is Lana either, the problem is Clana. TPTB have clearly made this relationship # 1 in Clark's life and now, there's really no point in doing any other relationship for Clark because it's not going to be played out as anything that is special. As far as the ratings for this episode go, the fact that there were a lot of repeats on during the 8 pm hour makes me think that we might see an increase from last week. But this episode is a tough one to call.

JAMHEXXX

01-30-2009, 06:29 AM

JAMHEXXX don't you feel that there could have been a storyline so that Lana could have left in a respectful manner?I do.I know a lot of people don't like her but the problem isn't Lana or Kristin Kreuk.It's the way the writers have used her.For example,why on earth does she have to have super powers?Anyway,the ratings will drop mostly because as i have said in the past,they brought her back at the worst time.

Of course I think they could have handled this Lana/Clana return better. They didn't and the ratings will show the affects of basically abandoning a storyline that I think was bringing in the ratings for the first Ten episodes.

The casual viewer that was drawn into Season 8 will not stay for this garbage. Unfortunately I will have to stay with the show.

On a personal note I feel like I was lied to and disrespected from PS3, that Clana kiss on the roof of the Daily Planet was like a slap in to face to this Superman fan.

costas22

01-30-2009, 06:40 AM

I get what you mean my friend.I stand corrected on one thing.Kristin did say recently that she had some sort of input on her story.If that's really the case then i am disappointed.You are right about the DP scene.What's your prediction on the ratings once Lana is gone?Will they ever reach 4,4 again?

Reeve_290

01-30-2009, 06:43 AM

The casual viewer won't have been subjected to the endless 7-year long Clana so they would have the same negative reaction that a fan who's been with the show since the beginning will have.

Thus casual fans won't care that much and long term fans will hopefully stick it out cos they know she's goes after one more episode.

Agreed, the DP Rooftop was an insulting location for a Clark/Lana kiss. Keep it on the farm.

Fallen One

01-30-2009, 06:55 AM

I hope it BOMBS. 2.0 range.

melissan02

01-30-2009, 07:08 AM

The ratings might be surprising, it did guest star wonder woman..did it not.lol

Yes, apparently it did star Wonder Woman....but what I want to know is:

where was the man who will be Superman??? :confused: He wasn't on there last night? Some pathetic dude in a red jacket showed up!!:rolleyes::mad:

Fallen One

01-30-2009, 07:15 AM

The episode should get the rating it deserves. And it deserves one that is by far the lowest of the season. Anything less would be giving these writers the impression this GARBAGE is OK.

Reeve_290

01-30-2009, 07:21 AM

The writers have access to these boards. They're certainly not going to need ratings to know how poorly this episode was received. They'll get the message. Let's just hope it survives the ratings otherwise even after Lana's gone SV is gonna struggle. Again.

BadToad

01-30-2009, 07:25 AM

One or two episodes does not make or break a season!!

I beg to differ.

I have never, ever in my life wished for bad ratings for SV. But today, I do. And I hope for a fall through the floor next week. I can't even believe that the writers have made me feel this way.

Dobson

01-30-2009, 07:26 AM

That's was not an appropriate comment, I apologize.

However I stand by my question. In response to your reply, the writers have access to these boards. They're certainly not going to need ratings to know how poorly this episode was received. They'll get the message. Let's just hope it survives the ratings otherwise even after Lana's gone SV is gonna struggle. Again.

If you go into a restaurant, order what you think is a nice meal, start eating it and find out it is rotten and spoiled inside, you ever going to want to eat at that place again?

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I beg to differ.

I have never, ever in my life wished for bad ratings for SV. But today, I do. And I hope for a fall through the floor next week. I can't even believe that the writers have made me feel this way.

That's where I'm at right now as well.

Wicked Lois

01-30-2009, 07:30 AM

Well... Everyone here watched that thing, so I am not guessing 2.0 or less... but it doesnt mean that the episode was good. I feel violated in so many ways.

DGirlLois4Clark

01-30-2009, 07:31 AM

Yes, apparently it did star Wonder Woman....but what I want to know is:

where was the man who will be Superman??? :confused: He wasn't on there last night? Some pathetic dude in a red jacket showed up!!:rolleyes::mad:

:rotfl:

Fallen One

01-30-2009, 07:32 AM

That's was not an appropriate comment, I apologize.

However I stand by my question. In response to your reply, the writers have access to these boards. They're certainly not going to need ratings to know how poorly this episode was received. They'll get the message. Let's just hope it survives the ratings otherwise even after Lana's gone SV is gonna struggle. Again.
Appology accepted, and I'll edit out part of my response.

Just to clear things up, I'm not saying that the entire season is fail or that it deserves a low rating. I'm strictly saying that I think this one episode deserves a poor rating. And since this is really the topic- this one episode, I think its fair.

I don't think a poor rating for this episode would affect a potential season 9, but if it does then these producers have no one to blame but themselves. Only themselves.

blackcelebration

01-30-2009, 07:32 AM

Reeve_290

01-30-2009, 07:33 AM

If you go into a restaurant, order what you think is a nice meal, start eating it and find out it is rotten and spoiled inside, you ever going to want to eat at that place again?

Well I must, otherwise I would have stopped eating there after I was brought two serves of "rotten and spoiled" with Ageless and Forever back to back several years go. But hey, if I had done that I would have missed out on Commencement the next week.

So same situation here, I'm sure tasty things are still on the menu so don't give up on the food just yet.

SmallvilleFlash

01-30-2009, 07:55 AM

Well I must, otherwise I would have stopped eating there after I was brought two serves of "rotten and spoiled" with Ageless and Forever back to back several years go. But hey, if I had done that I would have missed out on Commencement the next week.

So same situation here, I'm sure tasty things are still on the menu so don't give up on the food just yet.

Well said! I couldn't agree with you more..

marcella

01-30-2009, 08:01 AM

I beg to differ.

I have never, ever in my life wished for bad ratings for SV. But today, I do. And I hope for a fall through the floor next week. I can't even believe that the writers have made me feel this way.

Same happens with me

Timester

01-30-2009, 08:06 AM

Superman&Clana

01-30-2009, 08:20 AM

I loved the episode. 3,8 to 4,25 viewers i guess.

Kal-alien

01-30-2009, 08:22 AM

I loved the episode. 3,8 to 4,25 viewers i guess.

well in that case, i propose that it was somewhere between 10 viewers and a billion.

marcella

01-30-2009, 08:24 AM

No ratings yet?

Clana Kent

01-30-2009, 08:31 AM

The episode should get the rating it deserves. And it deserves one that is by far the lowest of the season. Anything less would be giving these writers the impression this GARBAGE is OK.
I think you're a bit overreacting... This episode wasn't so bad! It finally explained where Lana has been all along! I really liked this episode :) It had very nice and beautiful scenes! The last shot of Clark and Lana on the planet was very pretty! Finally a different view of the DP!

Wanna see real garbage? Watch the Clois scene at the Kent House in Crimson! Ridiculous episode! Clana made it worth watching!

Timester

01-30-2009, 08:33 AM

I think you're a bit overreacting... This episode wasn't so bad! It finally explained where Lana has been all along! I really liked this episode :) It had very nice and beautiful scenes! The last shot of Clark and Lana on the planet was very pretty! Finally a different view of the DP!

You are kinda giving the reasons of why Cedric HATED the episode.

Wicked Lois

01-30-2009, 08:37 AM

It was disrespectful. Just it.

I dont care about he ratings of this show. I dont care about Clana, Lana or who else.

LoveHurts38

01-30-2009, 08:50 AM

I won't be surprised if it tanks like the last episode.

Routh

01-30-2009, 09:04 AM

And the CW closed the night with the regularly scheduled Smallville (Viewers: #3, 4.18 million; A18-49: #2, 1.7/ 5) and Supernatural (Viewers: #5, 3.57 million; A18-49: #5, 1.6/ 4). Will Smallville be back next season? Stay tuned.

Keep in mind that Smallville was up against all repeats last night, aside from the first hour of American Idol.

myankskent

01-30-2009, 09:08 AM

MetropolisGirl4SV

01-30-2009, 09:10 AM

I didn't expect it to do so well even with repeats...is there some glitch?

marcella

01-30-2009, 09:12 AM

I wish it got less

individuall

01-30-2009, 09:14 AM

maybe the finals will be down?

Wow never thought I'd type that...

Fallen One

01-30-2009, 09:17 AM

4.18? That sucks.

Timester

01-30-2009, 09:17 AM

That's a pretty big increase from last week. I know that other networks had repeats, but American Idol did post a big number last night. Repeats or no repeats, I never thought I'd see Smallville put up over 4 million viewers again this season.

This actually proves that Bulletproof was an exception.

Anyway, in before shipper spin theorists. I'll stick to what I said last week, shipping doesn't affect the ratings.

Wicked Lois

01-30-2009, 09:21 AM

I dont wish the show goes bad... it doesnt matter, that epi sucked really hard. If I were in the US I'd still watch it cuz of AM.

marcella

01-30-2009, 09:21 AM

Well,at least the season is having a good average. If it keeps that way, the average can be higher than season 7

smallvillerocks45

01-30-2009, 09:22 AM

I am so happy that the show did so well in the overnight ratings this week. I think that Smallville is just as good as ever - yes they're using different players, but the quality of the show hasn't by any means gone down.

Superman&Clana

01-30-2009, 09:22 AM

I loved the episode. 3,8 to 4,25 viewers i guess.
Well not so far from what i predicted. 4.18 mil

And the CW closed the night with the regularly scheduled Smallville (Viewers: #3, 4.18 million; A18-49: #2, 1.7/ 5)
Clana all the way :cool:

Fallen One

01-30-2009, 09:23 AM

This actually proves that Bulletproof was an exception.

Anyway, in before shipper spin theorists. I'll stick to what I said last week, shipping doesn't affect the ratings.
How this garbage got a better rating than a good episode like Bulletproof, I'll never know.

tyson08

01-30-2009, 09:25 AM

I'm sure it will go down next week after what the viewers saw this week.

Timester

01-30-2009, 09:25 AM

How this garbage got a better rating than a good episode like Bulletproof, I'll never know.

Because of that, Bulletproof was good.

marcella

01-30-2009, 09:25 AM

How this garbage got a better rating than a good episode like Bulletproof, I'll never know.

Me neither

But ratings doesn't mean episode quality.

LoveHurts38

01-30-2009, 09:26 AM

Well not so far from what i predicted. 4.18 mil

And the CW closed the night with the regularly scheduled Smallville (Viewers: #3, 4.18 million; A18-49: #2, 1.7/ 5)
Clana all the way :cool:

Well, it was for AM for me:cool:

Timester

01-30-2009, 09:27 AM

mr lane

01-30-2009, 09:27 AM

How this garbage got a better rating than a good episode like Bulletproof, I'll never know.

Because this episode didnt have to compete with Bones and all of the other shows who were on repeat

DGirlLois4Clark

01-30-2009, 09:30 AM

I guess Clana does rock, after all.:lol:..who knew.

myankskent

01-30-2009, 09:34 AM

Because this episode didnt have to compete with Bones and all of the other shows who were on repeat

Yeah, but do you know how many people watched American Idol? 24.27 million viewers. That is a tremendous audience that most other shows don't even come close to.

AgentChaos

01-30-2009, 09:36 AM

Because this episode didnt have to compete with Bones and all of the other shows who were on repeat

It did have to compete against American Idol, which draws more than double Bones' ratings. But I do think quite a few tuned in because Allison was directing.

SparkleforSmallville

01-30-2009, 09:37 AM

4.18mil. I'm glad it reached 4mil again.
Consistent ratings are good news for a possible S9.

I'm also happy for Allison, she did a great job. The last pan-out shot of the Daily Planet had a real comic book feel. I liked the episode, it was very entertaining.

josue_can

01-30-2009, 09:38 AM

Congrats to Smallville. I guess it had some good action and the origin story to the bionic woman, uh, eh, I mean Super Lana.

On another note, I believe this happened in the comic books. She gets powers and then..., Oh wait this is not the spoiler forum.

Clana Kent

01-30-2009, 09:41 AM

4.18? That means that Clana does just as good as Clois :) Committed had 4.18 million viewers as well :)

Vala

01-30-2009, 09:41 AM

I guess Clana does rock, after all.:lol:..who knew.
It is :cool:

LoveHurts38

01-30-2009, 09:44 AM

It did have to compete against American Idol, which draws more than double Bones' ratings. But I do think quite a few tuned in because Allison was directing.

I actually agree with you:eek: It had to do with AM debut.

marcella

01-30-2009, 09:45 AM

I actually agree with you:eek: It had to do with AM debut.

I think the same

melissan02

01-30-2009, 09:48 AM

I think it also had to do with fans tuning in to see if there would be a sign of Clana coming to a close for next week. Sadly, that didn't happen....so wonder what ratings will be next week? If they're up, then so be it....but if they're down (I KNOW I won't be watching), serves SHAMville right!!!!:mad:

PS3 can go choke on it!!!

suzieQ

01-30-2009, 09:51 AM

Ratings on the uptake..........Good for KK and AM! Both girls rocked!

It got quiet in here all of a sudden.........

Timester

01-30-2009, 09:52 AM

Ratings on the uptake..........Good for KK and AM! Both girls rocked!

It got quiet in here all of a sudden.........

Not from me. :)

marcella

01-30-2009, 09:53 AM

I'm not quiet :p

SparkleforSmallville

01-30-2009, 09:53 AM

"And the CW closed the night with the regularly scheduled Smallville (Viewers: #3, 4.18 million; A18-49: #2, 1.7/ 5) and Supernatural (Viewers: #5, 3.57 million; A18-49: #5, 1.6/ 4). Will Smallville be back next season? Stay tuned."

Wow! Smallville is #3 in it's timeslot, and #2 in the Demo's. This doesn't happen very often, even against repeats. I think AI tilted the scales. But it's still good for SV, my favorite show!

marcella

01-30-2009, 09:56 AM

Congratz AM!!

davidbrenton

01-30-2009, 09:56 AM

Well, I predicted 3.6m. I'm glad it got 4.18 and surprised as well.

I did enjoy the episode much more than I expected, so I'm biting my tongue until next week. I do agree 100% with the IGN Review of the episode. But, I'm looking forward to seeing how they wrap it up next week.

hero`s passion

01-30-2009, 09:56 AM

4.18? That means that Clana does just as good as Clois :) Committed had 4.18 million viewers as well :)
Please, don`t even compare this episodes, Committed was one of the best of the season...and this epi is garbage...

costas22

01-30-2009, 10:03 AM

Good rating i guess.American Idol does draw big ratings but Bones is more of a direct competiotion to Smallville than American Idol.You could say that in the field of Sci Fi Smallville was playing against only itself last night.Guys look at the big picture.If Smallville with episodes like Power can draw such a rating,it means that for a better episode(and with better promotion i might add) Smallville can still break it's Season 8 record.And don't think for a second that PS3 will see this rating and feel satisfied with Clana.Not if they spent a second in the Kryptonsite forums.

AgentChaos

01-30-2009, 10:11 AM

Please, don`t even compare this episodes, Committed was one of the best of the season...and this epi is garbage...

I'd gladly watch this episode before I'd watch Committed. This ep had redeeming qualities, Committed didn't.

marcella

01-30-2009, 10:11 AM

skylar

01-30-2009, 10:12 AM

Damn!!! I'm in total shock that it went back up to 4.18. A lot of people had to watch because of Allison debut of directing I know that's I watched.

SparkleforSmallville

01-30-2009, 10:14 AM

For comparison S7 Epi #13 "Hero" Final 3.80mil. but it aired on March 13th.

Last year on Jan.31st Epi. #10 "Persona" aired, Final 3.81mil.

The ratings are up from this time last year! And they are up from last week, let's hope the trend continues.

costas22

01-30-2009, 10:16 AM

I highly doubt it April.I really really really liked Allison's directing job but i don't think that was the case.I am not saying that you or some other people didn't tune in because of the director.It's just that most viewers don't know who the director is.For me the most logical explanation is the absence of Bones.Look at it like this.Unless there is a game or a show with the same content in the same time slot,Smallville this season has always kept it's ratings above 4.By the way,is Bones on next week?

batfinx

01-30-2009, 10:17 AM

4.18? That means that Clana does just as good as Clois

There's been Clois this year? :lol: But let's at least strive for a little honesty in comparison. Crimson was up against the debut of Survivor, so new programming, not a rerun. It was also up against new episodes of Ugly Betty, My Name is Earl and Kath and Kim. The only thing Smallville beat that night was the crappy game show Hole in the Wall, but even that was a new episode, not a rerun.

Now let's look at the competition for Power. The only new programming was American Idol, everything else was a rerun, Criminal Minds rerun, My Name is Earl rerun, Kath & Kim rerun and an Ugly Betty rerun. And even the reruns, except Kath & Kim got more viewers than Power.

You can pretend, if you like, that Power did as well, or better than Committed, but it simply isn't true. On the bright side, if it helps to secure season 9, even against reruns, all the better. I'm not one of the fans who is quitting the show over the silly super Lana plot line. :D

darkone

01-30-2009, 10:22 AM

It got quiet in here all of a sudden.........

teehee. Ostroff probably only wants to renew if the producers get Kristin. :lol:

Power was advertised with Lana and only Lana, so honestly if the audience is sooo sick of her and if Bulletproof was really that bad would have people tuned in? On the other side I want the show to end badly, so those ratings are bad news aswell to me. I'm interested to see the demographics for this one.

skylar

01-30-2009, 10:27 AM

tyson08

01-30-2009, 10:27 AM

Everything else in repeats and it only gets a 4.18? :lol:

'Requiem' should go down in viewers after seeing this horrible mess called an episode but I think showing "Lex" might bring in some other viewers. Also, I'm sure millions of viewers would like to see Lana get blown up.

diinIN

01-30-2009, 10:29 AM

I actually agree with you:eek: It had to do with AM debut.

Without a doubt. I think we can all tell from the poll from here on this episode what people think of Clana.

marcella

01-30-2009, 10:34 AM

Requiem is up to a new Bones episode,so I think ratings will suffer

Loisdragon

01-30-2009, 10:37 AM

The only reason i tune in was for AM

blackcelebration

01-30-2009, 10:37 AM

Jack-El49

01-30-2009, 10:38 AM

Because of that, Bulletproof was good.

Bulletproof gave Power a bounce, IMHO. We'll just have to see what happens next week. Given the trailer following Power, my guess is that Clana fans will tune in. 3.2 million at best.

Timester

01-30-2009, 10:39 AM

Bulletproof gave Power a bounce, IMHO. We'll just have to see what happens next week.

Pretty much, yeah.

darkone

01-30-2009, 10:43 AM

Oh all of a sudden Bulletproof wasn't that bad? LOL

Timester

01-30-2009, 10:44 AM

Oh all of a sudden Bulletproof wasn't that bad? LOL

Since when I said Bulletproof was bad? :confused:

marcella

01-30-2009, 10:44 AM

Trust me if Lana blows up that'll bring in 8 million :lol:

:rotfl:

Kreukie

01-30-2009, 10:45 AM

teehee. Ostroff probably only wants to renew if the producers get Kristin. :lol:

Power was advertised with Lana and only Lana, so honestly if the audience is sooo sick of her and if Bulletproof was really that bad would have people tuned in? On the other side I want the show to end badly, so those ratings are bad news aswell to me. I'm interested to see the demographics for this one.

No, people tuned in because Allison, because you know, the episode was heavy promoted as a Allison director debut episode, not an episode with mainly just Lana/Kristin:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsMzCCMgBcs

I'm kidding of course, I thought Allison did a wonderful job and honestly, Allison and Kristin should run off together and make TV series together, since they can't make babies together. :lol:

I'm just glad the ratings continue to do better than season 7 around this time, so far this season, the past four episodes with Kristin have been the highest rated episodes as compared to season 7.

13. Hero - 3.8million viewers.

suzieQ

01-30-2009, 10:47 AM

Oh all of a sudden Bulletproof wasn't that bad? LOL

Of the 440 posts in the Bulletproof thread, the majority was negative about the episode itself.....I think the ratings for Power won't generate that kind of debate/response.

Timester

01-30-2009, 10:49 AM

Of the 440 posts in the Bulletproof thread, the majority was negative about the episode itself.....I think the ratings for Power won't generate that kind of debate/response.

Which is something I debated against, last week.

When will people learn to trust me? :\ :p

suzieQ

01-30-2009, 10:51 AM

Which is something I debated against, last week.

When will people learn to trust me? :\ :p

I listen to you!:)

Timester

01-30-2009, 10:52 AM

I listen to you!:)

Thanks.

But I still hate Lana, though. No hard feelings. :D

PJBoy

01-30-2009, 10:53 AM

4.17 million!

http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/01/30/thursday-ratings-hells-kitchen-is-back-private-practice-plunges/11772

Poweranimals

01-30-2009, 10:59 AM

What was it last week?

Loisdragon

01-30-2009, 11:02 AM

Compare to Power Bulletproof gets a golden globe trophy

SparkleforSmallville

01-30-2009, 11:05 AM

PJBoy,It's 4.18mil.(round off 4.178) no Final yet!
A statement today From The CW:
Against an AMERICAN IDOL special, The CW had one of its best Thursdays of the season. The 1.5/4 in women 18-34 tied for the best Thursday of the season and the 1.7/4 in adults 18-49 tied for our second best. The 3.9 million total viewers was the best since 10/30/08.
Strong performance from SUPERNATURAL, delivering its best women 18-34 (1.7/4) of the season, and second best total viewers (3.6 million), adults 18-34 (1.5/4) and adults 18-49 (1.6/4), behind only its September premiere.

OMG! Would it have killed them to mention Smallville!:/

LoveHurts38

01-30-2009, 11:06 AM

Requiem is up to a new Bones episode,so I think ratings will suffer

Cool can't wait for new Bones episode I need Angela back with Hodgens but, starting to like Sweets:eek:

Timester

01-30-2009, 11:07 AM

PJBoy,It's 4.18mil.(round off 4.18?) no Final yet!
A statement today From The CW:
Against an AMERICAN IDOL special, The CW had one of its best Thursdays of the season. The 1.5/4 in women 18-34 tied for the best Thursday of the season and the 1.7/4 in adults 18-49 tied for our second best. The 3.9 million total viewers was the best since 10/30/08.
Strong performance from SUPERNATURAL, delivering its best women 18-34 (1.7/4) of the season, and second best total viewers (3.6 million), adults 18-34 (1.5/4) and adults 18-49 (1.6/4), behind only its September premiere.

OMG! Would it have killed them to mention Smallville!:/

:rolleyes:

Yes, Dawn, Smallville is worthless. I just want whatever you are smoking, at least will dream with hot girls... Wait, I already do that.

:rolleyes:

SparkleforSmallville

01-30-2009, 11:13 AM

What was it last week?
Ratings So Far:
*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. & Live+7= 4.75 mil.

#7 Identity ~ *4.32 mil. & Live+7= 4.99 mil.

#8 Bloodline ~ *4.46 mil. & Live+7= 5.02 mil.

#9 Abyss ~ *3.56 mil. & Live+7= 4.38 mil.

#10 Bride ~ *4.19 mil.

#11 Legion ~ *4.30 mil.

#12 Bulletproof ~ *3.85 mil.

#13 Power ~ 4.18 mil, (Waiting for Final rating.)

RowdyEl

01-30-2009, 11:15 AM

see just because some of you are Lana haters definitely doesn't mean the rest of the viewers hate Smallville because of the Lana storyline! it is a good thing that most viewers watch the show for what it is supposed to be instead of those who are relationship viewers.I am glad the ratings went up just to show that there are still those of us left who watch for the interesting storyline for a staple of the show since Smallville began!

SparkleforSmallville

01-30-2009, 11:29 AM

Shipper fans are very vocal, but there are alot of fans who love Smallville because it is a very well done show and entertaining all around. There is nothing like it on TV, we need some more Superhero Shows!

Hearing that CW wants to remake Melrose Place,:/ makes me wish I would have been more enthusiastic about "The Graysons" :lol:

Kreukie

01-30-2009, 11:32 AM

This was posted over at Sweet:

The CW Delivers Best Thursday of Season in Young Women and
Second Best Thursday in Adults 18-49

SUPERNATURAL Scores Season Highs with Women and
Best Since Its Season Premiere in Adults and Viewers

SMALLVILLE Builds Week to Week in Key Demos

January 30, 2009 (Burbank, CA) – Against a special Thursday “American Idol” and an original episode of “CSI,” The CW scored one of its best Thursdays of the season, matching the season’s best Thursday with women 18-34 (1.5/4) and matching the second best among adults 18-49 (1.7/4), according to Live Plus Same Day Nielsen ratings for Thursday, January 29, 2009. The CW registered its largest Thursday audience (3.9mil) since 10/30/08.

Facing an original “CSI,” SUPERNATURAL climbed to season highs in women 18-34 (1.7/4) and women 18-49 (1.7/4), and posted its largest audience (3.6 million), and best adults 18-34 (1.5/4) and adults 18-49 (1.6/4) ratings since its season premiere.

SMALLVILLE built over last week’s original telecast by 7% in adults 18-34 (1.5/4), 40% in women 18-34 (1.4/4), 6% in adults 18-49 (1.7/5) and 8% in total viewers (4.2mil).

Compared to the same night a year ago (1/31/08), The CW’s Thursday improved 7% in adults 18-34 (1.5/4), 21% in adults 18-49 (1.7/5) and 12% in total viewers (3.9mil).

Good, yes?

SparkleforSmallville

01-30-2009, 11:36 AM

YAY, for improving!:)

JFalcon

01-30-2009, 11:39 AM

The rating went up because whether the Lana haters here like it or not, Kristin Kreuk/ Lana Lang have a lot of fans. The previews of this week clearly showed the episode was about Lana Lang, and people wanted to watch it.:lol:

marcella

01-30-2009, 11:40 AM

JFalcon

01-30-2009, 11:42 AM

Oh, let me guess. You hate Lana Lang.

Loisdragon

01-30-2009, 11:43 AM

davidbrenton

01-30-2009, 11:52 AM

Good, yes?

Yes. We're back on our feet.

In excel, I did a trendline for season 7 ratings. The slope of the line was -7.5% overall, which essential means every passing episode dropped in ratings by -7.5% (ON AVERAGE).

The season 8 trendline is -1%, which means we're losing an average of -1% of viewers each passing week.

I hope big news and maybe next weeks "Lana says goodbye" episode will bring the slope of the trendline up to a positive number.

DGirlLois4Clark

01-30-2009, 12:18 PM

Facing an original “CSI,” SUPERNATURAL climbed to season highs in women 18-34 (1.7/4) and women 18-49 (1.7/4), and posted its largest audience (3.6 million), and best adults 18-34 (1.5/4) and adults 18-49 (1.6/4) ratings since its season premiere.

Good, yes?

Good? yes. I'll take it Lana was in Supernatural too? There was not much on last night for most.

JFalcon

01-30-2009, 12:23 PM

Lana Lang is responsible for global warming too.

DGirlLois4Clark

01-30-2009, 12:27 PM

The thing is, even people that complain still tune in. Otherwise, how do they know what happened so fast. Lana does not bring in more viewers..smallville has done just fine without her. People watch for Clark firstly. This episode isnt exactly the bested rated episode of the season and got more negative views than others.

I will open some champagne incelebration of Lana finally leaving smallville. Enjoy the Lana arc whilst it lasts cuz..judging by spoilers..Clark isnt exactly running around after her and will move on just fine. Some great love that is. ding!dong!the witch will be gone..mwahahahahaha.

Four down, one to go!!! And my guess is smallville will still do just fine without her. I cant wait till next week to celebrate. I dnt care what reason she has for leaving anymore..I just cant wait till she's gone.:D

ChaosMaster16

01-30-2009, 12:29 PM

Thank god it was up from last week. Last week's episode was OKAY but this weeks was Great. I hope next week, with "Lex" back, it will be better than 4.18!!

JFalcon

01-30-2009, 12:30 PM

Clark is a wuss. Everything that has happened between him and Lana is his fault. All this whining about Lana should be directed towards Cark.

ChaosMaster16

01-30-2009, 12:31 PM

ZODisGOD

01-30-2009, 12:35 PM

Yeah!!!! back in the 4.0s!!!!!! I bet you shippers were desperately hoping for less than 3.5

davidbrenton

01-30-2009, 12:46 PM

Yeah!!!! back in the 4.0s!!!!!! I bet you shippers were desperately hoping for less than 3.5

As a Cloiser, I was hoping for it out of spite, but in reality I am very pleased/relieved that the ratings were strong.

KSiteTV

01-30-2009, 12:53 PM

Next person who talks about other fan groups by saying the word "haters" is banned.

Seriously, I'm sick of it. Read the board rules.

Clana Kent

01-30-2009, 01:05 PM

As a Cloiser, I was hoping for it out of spite, but in reality I am very pleased/relieved that the ratings were strong.

*Agrees on the second part*

I'm sure that strong ratings will help us to get our Season Nine ;)

The fun part is, that even if Clark wouldn't be in one of the episodes (because he goes to train in the FoS or so), I'd still watch. Because it's a fact that people don't tune in to just see Clark Kent/Superman. They tune in for all the characters.

I really think Requiem will do good. There are several highlights in the episode.
- Lana's departure (highlight for some fans)
- Toyman (DC Comic's characters dropping by are always good for the episode imo)
- We don't know much about the episode, so that might make people anxious to know what it'll be about and they'll watch ;)
- Oliver will buy LuthorCorp (I think). In the mythos, there's no LuthorCorp, so this is an important detail.
- Lex will appear in this episode (looking crappy, but still.. Lex-lover might tune in for that...)

loistickyfingerz

01-30-2009, 02:01 PM

Despite my dislike of the episode itself, I am very glad to see the ratings jump. A press release is always a good sign for another season.

luvinChlark

01-30-2009, 02:10 PM

Not the best episode, so I'm glad that the ratings went up. Does Allison get any credit for this? ;) I mostly tuned in for her directional debut. Anyway, I just hope they stay steady next week...

Requiem is up to a new Bones episode,so I think ratings will suffer

Wasn't Bones new when Bulletproof aired? Now I'm thinking that's what made the ratings dive. This week Smallville wasn't up against anything new so people tuned back in. So yeah I agree, I think the ratings will fall a bit next week with Bones airing :\

PJBoy

01-30-2009, 02:16 PM

PJBoy,It's 4.18mil.(round off 4.178).
Almost got that. :p ;)

SparkleforSmallville

01-30-2009, 02:20 PM

Almost got that. :p ;)

Yes, you did!:lol:

ClarkyBoy14

01-30-2009, 02:27 PM

6-Super-Man -5

01-30-2009, 02:44 PM

Awesome!
It improved, it probably will decrease next week and than INCREASE MARCH 5TH! :D

eas

01-30-2009, 02:47 PM

I didn't care for a lot of the stuff in this episode, but I'm still very happy that the ratings went up from last week.

Just to compare, FOX, ABC, NBC and CBS had a combined total viewership of 31.76 million last week. This week, the four had a combined total viewership of 41.32 million viewers. Smallville's competion managed to bring in almost ten million more viewers than it did last week, yet Smallville still went up. That's pretty cool. :)

It probably went up by 10 mil because of American Idol, right? "Bones" doesn't make the ratings that "American Idol" does.

However, I do think that a lot of "Bones" and "UB" viewers watched "SV" instead of a repeat of UB or Idol.

That will not be the case next week.

joesmallville

01-30-2009, 03:06 PM

Final rating is in

Smallville
- 4.211 million viewers
- 2.6/4 HH
- 1.7/5 A18-49
- 1.5/5 A18-34

ClarkyBoy14

01-30-2009, 03:08 PM

It probably went up by 10 mil because of American Idol, right? "Bones" doesn't make the ratings that "American Idol" does.

However, I do think that a lot of "Bones" and "UB" viewers watched "SV" instead of a repeat of UB or Idol.

That will not be the case next week.

Probably. I was just pointing out that the competition was not actually lighter this week than it was last week, as was previously stated. :)

Tompouce

01-30-2009, 03:08 PM

Awesome!
It improved, it probably will decrease next week and than INCREASE MARCH 5TH! :D
LOL, that is the thing I am afraid of. Some people who have seen "power" will give up for the next epi:(:rolleyes:But even if it was euh...well, you know, I am happy to see the ratings, ouf !:)

ClarkyBoy14

01-30-2009, 03:08 PM

Final rating is in

Smallville
- 4.211 million viewers
- 2.6/4 HH
- 1.7/5 A18-49
- 1.5/5 A18-34

Wow! That's great. :D

tyson08

01-30-2009, 03:12 PM

LOL, that is the thing I am afraid of. Some people who have seen "power" will give up for the next epi:(:rolleyes:But even if it was euh...well, you know, I am happy to see the ratings, ouf !:)

I'm willing to bet that people will definitely be giving up on Smallville next week after seeing 'Power'. It's upset many people and it could really hurt Smallville.

eas

01-30-2009, 03:15 PM

Probably. I was just pointing out that the competition was not actually lighter this week than it was last week, as was previously stated. :)

Well, it depends on how you look at it. "AI" draws in more numbers, but how much of that audience overlaps with SV's audience? I think the audience of "UB" and "Bones" and "Grey's" overlaps the CW's audience more.

Those people who usually watch Fox and ABC now tuned into the CW. That's why Supernatural's numbers went up, too. They're all adult shows.

"AI" is a family show and a lot of those viewers would never watch "SV".

RedKRules

01-30-2009, 03:18 PM

Final rating is in

Smallville
- 4.211 million viewers
- 2.6/4 HH
- 1.7/5 A18-49
- 1.5/5 A18-34

That is pretty good, considering the circunstances :)

Tompouce

01-30-2009, 03:19 PM

That is pretty good, considering the circunstances :)
What can we add ?:rotfl:

Jaderoyale

01-30-2009, 03:26 PM

I can't believe i'm going to say this;

IMO the episode did not deserve he rating it got. Bulletproof deserved better.

ClarkyBoy14

01-30-2009, 03:27 PM

Well, it depends on how you look at it. "AI" draws in more numbers, but how much of that audience overlaps with SV's audience? I think the audience of "UB" and "Bones" and "Grey's" overlaps the CW's audience more.

Those people who usually watch Fox and ABC now tuned into the CW. That's why Supernatural's numbers went up, too. They're all adult shows.

"AI" is a family show and a lot of those viewers would never watch "SV".

My point still stands. There were still more people watching TV at 8PM this week than last week. :)

But you could be right about the cross-over audience, and lack thereof.

I just find it funny that we (myself included here) were predicting the ratings to take a nosedive for this episode, and it ended up getting some of the better ratings of the season. :lol:

----- Added 31 Seconds later -----

I can't believe i'm going to say this;

IMO the episode did not deserve he rating it got. Bulletproof deserved better.

I agree.

marcella

01-30-2009, 03:27 PM

That is pretty good, considering the circunstances :)

True:lol:

Reeve_290

01-30-2009, 03:31 PM

I can't believe i'm going to say this;

IMO the episode did not deserve he rating it got. Bulletproof deserved better.

Very true. Bulletproof was a much better quality episode - and other than the last scene I think pretty much everyone appeared to enjoy it, where as Power on was disliked on nearly all fronts.

Still, I'm not going to complain. I'll take good ratings for any Smallville episode.

Tompouce

01-30-2009, 03:32 PM

[quote=ClarkyBoy14;4403422]My point still stands. There were still more people watching TV at 8PM this week than last week. :)

I just find it funny that we (myself included here) were predicting the ratings to take a nosedive for this episode, and it ended up getting some of the better ratings of the season. :lol:
You are right but let's see the next ratings...:eek::(

Reeve_290

01-30-2009, 03:33 PM

Yeah, I'm not sure of the figures but did it beat Bride?

ClarkyBoy14

01-30-2009, 03:35 PM

Yeah, I'm not sure of the figures but did it beat Bride?

By 20,000 viewers.

costas22

01-30-2009, 03:38 PM

It beat Bride,Plastique and Committed.But i will stress once more that this has nothing to do with Lana and Lois.Unfortunately when you are Smallville(and not Lost or Desperate Housewives) you don't dictate the pace of the ratings.You just hope that each Thursday you will have the best circumstances so you can raise your rating.

SparkleforSmallville

01-30-2009, 03:38 PM

I just find it funny that we (myself included here) were predicting the ratings to take a nosedive for this episode, and it ended up getting some of the better ratings of the season. :lol:
I know, I'm ashamed of my 4.01 prediction! Oh, we of little faith!:lol:

Ratings So Far:
*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 ~ *4.16mil. & Live+7= 4.75 mil.

#7 Identity ~ *4.32 mil. & Live+7= 4.99 mil.

#8 Bloodline ~ *4.46 mil. & Live+7= 5.02 mil.

#9 Abyss ~ *3.56 mil. & Live+7= 4.38 mil.

#10 Bride ~ *4.19 mil.

#11 Legion ~ *4.30 mil.

#12 Bulletproof ~ *3.85 mil.

#13 Power ~ *4.21 mil.

Smallville's holding steady!:)

6-Super-Man -5

01-30-2009, 03:41 PM

Good enough, for Season Nine! :D

Tompouce

01-30-2009, 03:43 PM

good enough, for season nine! :d
exactly:d

Zeburial

01-30-2009, 03:54 PM

I know, I'm ashamed of my 4.01 prediction! Oh, we of little faith!:lol:

Ratings So Far:
*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. & Live+7= 4.75 mil.

#7 Identity ~ *4.32 mil. & Live+7= 4.99 mil.

#8 Bloodline ~ *4.46 mil. & Live+7= 5.02 mil.

#9 Abyss ~ *3.56 mil. & Live+7= 4.38 mil.

#10 Bride ~ *4.19 mil.

#11 Legion ~ *4.30 mil.

#12 Bulletproof ~ *3.85 mil.

#13 Power ~ *4.21 mil.

Smallville's holding steady!:)

So wait... Power got more more than Bride. :eek: :lol: I'm shocked, suprised, happy and sad at the same time. But I love that we got over 4mil \o/

Kreukie

01-30-2009, 04:04 PM

I'm willing to bet that people will definitely be giving up on Smallville next week after seeing 'Power'. It's upset many people and it could really hurt Smallville.

You have to remember that this forum doesn't represent the Smallville fandom as a whole, not even a decent percentage of it. This forum has over 48,000 members to it. Yet not all of them are here for Smallville, since this forum about other things outside from Smallville as well.

If the thoughts of members here did affect Smallville, this episode would had tanked. Since I remember reading a lot people say last week they were NOT going to watch last tonight's episode due to how Bulletproof ended, yet this episode still did decent.

As a Kristin fan, I hope next week doesn't do bad, because what a shame would that be for Kristin's last episode on the series to tank in the numbers. :(

6-Super-Man -5

01-30-2009, 04:52 PM

So wait... Power got more more than Bride. :eek: :lol: I'm shocked, suprised, happy and sad at the same time. But I love that we got over 4mil \o/

Same here. :lol:

geminis

01-30-2009, 06:53 PM

Because I'm a Smallville fan, not just a Clois fan, I'm glad to hear these numbers. When I saw that it would be up against not only Bones, but also a new American Idol I got really worried because I really want a season 9. I want to see the ratings numbers continue to go up. And when will we get the Live + 7 numbers for Bride and the year so far? I can't believe they haven't been posted yet. Or have they?

I'm also glad for Allison's sake that Power had such positive numbers.

SparkleforSmallville

01-30-2009, 06:59 PM

SnowBird

01-30-2009, 07:41 PM

I'm glad the ratings were up from last week. I hope the ratings are as good or better next week for Kristin's last episode. She deserves a good send off for all of her hard work through the years.

geminis

01-30-2009, 07:44 PM

We may never get the Live+7 for Bride due to a Nielsen glitch:/

They usually come out 2-3 weeks after the episode airs, so "Legion" should be out Mon. or Tues.

Nielsen glitch, really? Oh well.

I live week to week and don't pay any attention to the passage of time. Thanks for the info and looking forward to the numbers for the season so far this year.

smallvillerocks45

01-30-2009, 11:17 PM

I'm glad the ratings were up from last week. I hope the ratings are as good or better next week for Kristin's last episode. She deserves a good send off for all of her hard work through the years.

I agree... say what you must about Lana (that's just a general statement not directed to anyone in particular), but to play a character that has such a major group of people who dislike her must be tough. Yet, Kristin has played the character with integrity - fantastic to good, bad and ridiculous - and at the end of the day, I can't imagine Smallville, my favorite show ever, with out her.

I think I've said it before, but I'll say it again... I have faith in this show, I love it with all of my heart, and I'm going to continue watching. I hope next week's and all subsequent episodes bring in stellar ratings. I try and try, but I can't make myself stop hoping for a season 9.

Supsfan

01-31-2009, 12:14 AM

I agree... say what you must about Lana (that's just a general statement not directed to anyone in particular), but to play a character that has such a major group of people who dislike her must be tough. Yet, Kristin has played the character with integrity - fantastic to good, bad and ridiculous - and at the end of the day, I can't imagine Smallville, my favorite show ever, with out her.

To be honest, I usually block the Lana storylines out of my head from Season 4 on. To often it feels like she is shoved into an episodes because the producers feel she needs to do something. If I want to watch a show full of melodrama I would watch the other crap that's on CW, I want to see a sci-fi action adventure series and most Lana plots are the farthest thing away from that. From Season 4-now, I would say only late season 4 and early season 5 her character was tolerable.

As for imaginging Smallville without her Season 8 has been great so far and one of my favorite seasons.

badraven

01-31-2009, 03:43 AM

Great numbers! I'm glad SV is back above 4 million. I guess AI just doesn't appeal to the same audience of SV. The "big" show that we went up against last week "Bones" was not on. It will be interesting to see how we fare going up against them next week. Looks like that is stiffer comp. to SV than the "great" AI. As for renewal- I do think The CW could be CRAZY not to renew SV for a 9th season. Now if they can only sign TW for one more year.

marcella

01-31-2009, 04:28 AM

So wait... Power got more more than Bride. :eek: :lol: I'm shocked, suprised, happy and sad at the same time. But I love that we got over 4mil \o/

Me too:lol:

Jaderoyale

01-31-2009, 04:52 AM

Hold up a second...
This episode beat Plastique, Instinct, Committed, Prey and Bride?
Are you kidding me?! *swears*
I'm sorry. Those episodes deserved to be beaten by a MUCH better episode than this.

suzieQ

01-31-2009, 05:18 AM

I am glad this episode will rate up to top of this season!!

A lana-centric episode, so nice for Kristin.....KUDOS!

costas22

01-31-2009, 05:20 AM

The TV ratings should never be used to compare 2 episodes.Like i said yesterday,Smallville is not a frontrunner like Lost when it comes to ratings.It depends heavily on it's competition.Look how much the absence of Bones helped the show this week.Next week with Bones back on,it will be difficult for Requiem to do 4,21 even though it should be much better than Power.Usually when i want to compare ratings i go to tv.com and see how the members have voted.There you will find that Power is dead last in season 8.

ClarkyBoy14

01-31-2009, 06:03 AM

Half-hour results for the CW (fast nationals)

Half hour breakdowns
Smallville:
4,060 1.6/5 1.4/4
4,296 1.8/5 1.6/5

Supernatural
3,597 1.6/4 1.5/4
3,552 1.6/4 1.5/4

From: http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/01/30/thursday-ratings-hells-kitchen-is-back-private-practice-plunges/11772

Good for Smallville. It increased while Supernatural decreased.

suzieQ

01-31-2009, 06:38 AM

Usually when i want to compare ratings i go to tv.com and see how the members have voted.There you will find that Power is dead last in season 8.

And do these "members" have preferences and biases? Of course they do. Do they represent the complete Smallville fanbase? Difficult to determine, unless you did a questionaire. So your point is not very valid.

To me, there are so many factors that impact a show week to week...there is NO ONE reason.

Now, the half-hour ratings are interesting because for this episode Power, the ratings went up.....which means that people stayed interested and some even tuned in. I think you can make a comparison in that regard. I don't think KK/Lana's storyline turned people away.

costas22

01-31-2009, 07:02 AM

Everyone has preferences and biases.No one is completely objective.I am not saying that tv.com is objective in any way.And it's not only tv.com.You can compare episodes from the ratings of many different websites.All i am saying is that i would rather compare 2 episodes using the valuations of a website rather than see what rating each one got.The ratings a lot of times vary depending on the competition.The rating did rise in the second half of the episode you are right.I think that happens most of the times doesn't it?

JAMHEXXX

01-31-2009, 07:10 AM

The episode sucked big time. Everything else was reruns. I hate Lana Lang.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3370/3241531084_042d0cc6d5_o.jpg

scifigirl

01-31-2009, 07:13 AM

^^^ I agree with you. Based on the ratings for Power it seems that a Lana/Clana centered plot does not turn viewers off. I can't wait to see the ratings for Requiem. That will really tell the story.

JAMHEXXX

01-31-2009, 07:17 AM

^^^ I agree with you. Based on the ratings for Power it seems that a Lana/Clana centered plot does not turn viewers off. I can't wait to see the ratings for Requiem. That will really tell the story.

It had no competition this week lets wait until next week.

costas22

01-31-2009, 07:22 AM

The most possible scenario is that rating wise Requiem will be along the lines of Bulletproof.Infamous might do the same against real competition.Let's face it,Smallville doesn't attract viewers like it used to.I look at the chart and i wonder where has this 1mil viewers from Cure gone.

ClarkyBoy14

01-31-2009, 07:33 AM

It had no competition this week lets wait until next week.

Even though Bones could possibly have more shared viewers with Smallville than AI has, I wouldn't say there was no competion (not to mention, Smallville had a pretty sizeable increase in the half-hour, despite the episode being Lana-centric from the start). American Idol is definately competition, and CBS was also up over last week. Even though three networks had repeats on, they all had a combined total viewership of ten million more viewers than last week. But next week will be more indicative since all of the normal competition is back on.

JAMHEXXX

01-31-2009, 07:36 AM

Even though Bones could possibly have more shared viewers with Smallville than AI has, I wouldn't say there was no competion. American Idol is definately competition, and CBS was also up over last week. Even though three networks had repeats on, they all had a combined total viewership of ten million more viewers than last week. But next week will be more indicative since all of the normal competition is back on.

American Idol is the main reason that total viewership is up compared to last week. By the way, I hate Lana Lang.

Smallville always increases by the half hour, except for last week, so I wouldn't read too much into that.

ClarkyBoy14

01-31-2009, 07:40 AM

American Idol is the main reason that total viewership is up compared to last week.

Well that's pretty obvious. :p

I'm just pointing out that it's wrong to say there was no competition the other night when it was actually heavier.

costas22

01-31-2009, 07:41 AM

I don't think the ratings will ever give us an answer as to whether Lana's presence and Lois' absence affect them.If we take Bride out of the equation we have Legion,Bulletproof,Power and Requiem.We could end up with 2 Lana episodes with good ratings and with 2 Lana episodes with bad ratings.That's why i have been saying that Lana or Lois don't play a major role for the ratings.Since Bones is mentioned a lot,i have to ask something.Did the first 10 episodes of the season go up against Bones?Or did Bones change it's timeslot in the new year.I don't know much about it.

suzieQ

01-31-2009, 07:42 AM

Even though people want higher ratings for Smallville it is just too difficult for some to feel good about a Lana-centric episode doing pretty well. I for one am delighted! What a difference a week makes in the ratings thread discussions!

Bones changed its timeslot.

JAMHEXXX

01-31-2009, 07:43 AM

Well that's pretty obvious. :p

I'm just pointing out that it's wrong to say there was no competition the other night when it was actually heavier.

How in the world can you say competition was heavier when everything besides AI was reruns?

By the way I hate Lana Lang.

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I don't think the ratings will ever give us an answer as to whether Lana's presence and Lois' absence affect them.If we take Bride out of the equation we have Legion,Bulletproof,Power and Requiem.We could end up with 2 Lana episodes with good ratings and with 2 Lana episodes with bad ratings.That's why i have been saying that Lana or Lois don't play a major role for the ratings.Since Bones is mentioned a lot,i have to ask something.Did the first 10 episodes of the season go up against Bones?Or did Bones change it's timeslot in the new year.I don't know much about it.

Bones was just moved to its current timeslot.

If next weeks episode has over Four million viewers I will never post on Ksite again.

ClarkyBoy14

01-31-2009, 07:50 AM

How in the world can you say competition was heavier when everything besides AI was reruns?

By the way I hate Lana Lang.

Are you not paying attention? :lol:

Last week:

CBS had 8.52 million viewers
ABC - 7.50
NBC - 5.76
FOX - 9.98

Total: 31.76

This week:
CBS - 8.84
ABC - 3.95
NBC - 4.10
FOX - 24.61

Total: 41.50

Last time I checked, 41.50 million is higher than 31.76. ;)

I'm not discrediting that Bones and new episodes of the other shows can pose more of a threat, I'm merely pointing out that competition truly was higher this week. :)

Tatiana

01-31-2009, 07:59 AM

I'm glad the ratings were not bad, Smallville is definitely holding. I think it means no matter what you think of Lana or Lois, people still watch for the main reason which is the story of Clark Kent :)

JAMHEXXX

01-31-2009, 08:02 AM

Are you not paying attention? :lol:

Last week:

CBS had 8.52 million viewers
ABC - 7.50
NBC - 5.76
FOX - 9.98

Total: 31.76

This week:
CBS - 8.84
ABC - 3.95
NBC - 4.10
FOX - 24.61

Total: 41.50

Last time I checked, 41.50 million is higher than 31.76. ;)

I'm not discrediting that Bones and new episodes of the other shows can pose more of a threat, I'm merely pointing out that competition truly was higher this week. :)

Where in the world did you get those figures?

ABC averaged 5.76 million viewers this week. ABC averaged 10.47 million last week.
CBS averaged 13.9 million viewers this week. CBS averaged 12.8 million last week.
NBC averaged 4.72 million viewers this week. NBC averaged 6.86 million last week.
Fox averaged 17.74 million viewers this week. FOX averaged 8.76 million last week.

Tatiana

01-31-2009, 08:14 AM

a lot of people don't know Smallville is still on, when i talk about it at work people are like, that show is still on? i thought it was over.

costas22

01-31-2009, 08:21 AM

But what made them turn away?That's what i want to know.Smalville is doing great ratings but it seems like every years more viewers are leaving the show.

scifigirl

01-31-2009, 08:23 AM

It had no competition this week lets wait until next week.
Yes, that is why I said I thought the ratings for Requiem would tell the story.

However, competition or no competition,imo if people were that disgusted with Lana/Clana, the ratings would have absolutely tanked this week. They would have found something else to do or watch.

Tatiana

01-31-2009, 08:23 AM

But what made them turn away?That's what i want to know.Smalville is doing great ratings but it seems like every years more viewers are leaving the show.

well most people I know turned away after season 5, they thought it was over when Lex became Zod lol and I guess they weren't that interested to watch season 6 if they knew it was on

marcella

01-31-2009, 08:26 AM

But what made them turn away?That's what i want to know.Smalville is doing great ratings but it seems like every years more viewers are leaving the show.

crappy storylines

llk6165

01-31-2009, 08:34 AM

But what made them turn away?That's what i want to know.Smalville is doing great ratings but it seems like every years more viewers are leaving the show.

For me, I tune out Smallville when an arc or development of a character becomes long and drawn out or rehashed. The problem for me is I can't figure out where the show is headed or what the long term vision is. A lot of what they do with characters and arcs seem pointless and irrelevant It doesn't seem like they are planning to follow the mythos, which is there perogative. In response, I exercise my pergoative and tune out. If and when it catches my interest again, I will tune back but mostly because I am a fan of the mythos and enjoy the Superman story. In the mean time, I hit the fan fics, and check out the animations, which I have found to be superior in writing an plot..

kaam

01-31-2009, 09:59 AM

I know, I'm ashamed of my 4.01 prediction! Oh, we of little faith!:lol:

Ratings So Far:
*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. & Live+7= 4.75 mil.

#7 Identity ~ *4.32 mil. & Live+7= 4.99 mil.

#8 Bloodline ~ *4.46 mil. & Live+7= 5.02 mil.

#9 Abyss ~ *3.56 mil. & Live+7= 4.38 mil.

#10 Bride ~ *4.19 mil.

#11 Legion ~ *4.30 mil.

#12 Bulletproof ~ *3.85 mil.

#13 Power ~ *4.21 mil.

Smallville's holding steady!:)

Thanks for posting the stats. So, people really don't hate Lana! People hate MM/Clark/Oliver!!!

Tompouce

01-31-2009, 10:03 AM

LOOOL Kaam, wait to see next week...

marcella

01-31-2009, 10:27 AM

Thanks for posting the stats. So, people really don't hate Lana! People hate MM/Clark/Oliver!!!

Of course:rolleyes:

ClarkyBoy14

01-31-2009, 10:33 AM

Where in the world did you get those figures?

ABC averaged 5.76 million viewers this week. ABC averaged 10.47 million last week.
CBS averaged 13.9 million viewers this week. CBS averaged 12.8 million last week.
NBC averaged 4.72 million viewers this week. NBC averaged 6.86 million last week.
Fox averaged 17.74 million viewers this week. FOX averaged 8.76 million last week.

I didn't use the whole night's average, just the 8PM hour's. :)

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But what made them turn away?That's what i want to know.Smalville is doing great ratings but it seems like every years more viewers are leaving the show.

Really, broadcast television as a whole keeps dipping YOY. And as a show gets older, more people stop watching...

curiosity

01-31-2009, 11:01 AM

How this garbage got a better rating than a good episode like Bulletproof, I'll never know.

I think a lot of it has to do with the Lex arc. Or Lois fans decided to tuff it out, only 2 more episodes so we'd get a season 9. This episode and next are the Lex arc. Seriously, I don't want ratings to go down, we might get a season 9, with no Lana. :)

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I'm glad the ratings were not bad, Smallville is definitely holding. I think it means no matter what you think of Lana or Lois, people still watch for the main reason which is the story of Clark Kent :)

I have to agree. It's mainly Clark.

darkone

01-31-2009, 11:38 AM

This episode and next are the Lex arc.

Actually this and the next Episode are part of the Lana arc. She's the character that is focussed on in the promotions and in the show.

So Power beated Committed. Haha even the numbers are with the Clana. :D

Kid Collins

01-31-2009, 01:08 PM

Despite my dislike of the episode itself, I am very glad to see the ratings jump. A press release is always a good sign for another season.

Yep. Whenever CW has a press release for an episode, it's because they are very pleased with the demos for the episode. Better demos means more money for the network.

I think a lot of it has to do with the Lex arc. Or Lois fans decided to tuff it out, only 2 more episodes so we'd get a season 9. This episode and next are the Lex arc. Seriously, I don't want ratings to go down, we might get a season 9, with no Lana. :)

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I find it funny that when ratings went up for this ep, Lana had nothing to do with it, even though it was KK only front and center in the trailer that CW aired during commercials.

BUT if ratings go down, it's always Lana and Clana's fault.

How does that work? :rolleyes::lol:

kaam

01-31-2009, 01:11 PM

I find it funny that when ratings went up for this ep, Lana had nothing to do with it, even though it was KK only front and center in the trailer that CW aired during commercials.

BUT if ratings go down, it's always Lana and Clana's fault.

How does that work? :rolleyes::lol:

Good point! ;) :D

F..l

01-31-2009, 01:51 PM

#13 Power ~ *4.21 mil.
Smallville's holding steady!:)

thanks for this ... it's good number :) I don't expect so high rating:p

Hmmm, I would wish you were right. :)
But I really doubt about it. :\
I would guess 3.5 - 3.8 million.

I was closer :p:p ...

Lis

01-31-2009, 02:02 PM

I was closer :p:p ... Right! :D :D :D
And you know what? I'm glad for that. Though the episode was ... (I better won't continue :)) still I'm glad Smallville got a good rating. I just love the show no matter what! I can't help it. :)

alejandrita439

01-31-2009, 02:05 PM

i expected lower ratings...
4.2 is good for a season 9.... :)

RowdyEl

01-31-2009, 02:11 PM

I'm willing to bet that people will definitely be giving up on Smallville next week after seeing 'Power'. It's upset many people and it could really hurt Smallville.

no it has just upset some of the people on this board that hate Lana! the show will continue just fine with the Smallville lovers

tyson08

01-31-2009, 02:38 PM

no it has just upset some of the people on this board that hate Lana! the show will continue just fine with the Smallville lovers

Whatever helps you sleep at night. :lol:

Jack-El49

01-31-2009, 02:42 PM

i expected lower ratings...
4.2 is good for a season 9.... :)

I agree. I was expecting well below Bulletproof ratings but give credit where credit is due, the plotline that I found most objectionable is still pulling in viewers and as long as that continues, Season 9 is a go as long as TW signs on. And it will take a Season 9 to undo the problems that this arc has created for the mythos that SV is supposed to align closely to by the end of the series.

I expect a drop after Requiem unless the CW really hypes Infamous a lot. Whenever there is a break, the new episode always suffers. Infamous looks to be a pretty monumental episode and is well worth the hype it should receive. Since the demographics of Power were so strong with women aged 18-34, that should excited Ostroff and maybe make her see that SV is their golden goose and they better feed it or else it will die and the MP remake and GG and 90210 will be dead in the water since the network will go under.

So notwithstanding my vehement rejection of the portrayal of Clark Kent in the last two eps, bravo to PS3 for continuing to pull in viewers against stiff competition.

curiosity

01-31-2009, 03:35 PM

Actually this and the next Episode are part of the Lana arc. She's the character that is focussed on in the promotions and in the show.

So Power beated Committed. Haha even the numbers are with the Clana. :D

Have you ever thought about how many people are tuning in to celebrate the end of Clana? I wouldn't miss it for the world.:)

darkone

01-31-2009, 03:45 PM

Have you ever thought about how many people are tuning in to celebrate the end of Clana? I wouldn't miss it for the world.:)

I guess not many considering the fact that the trailer doesn't imply an ending at all. The question will be how many fans tune in when Lois comes back.

zHeN_zHeN

01-31-2009, 03:57 PM

I guess not many considering the fact that the trailer doesn't imply an ending at all. The question will be how many fans tune in when Lois comes back.
My friends and I watched Power just to see Clana/Lana die. What a disappointment that was. Ah, but there's always next week. Here's to a good death... *raises glass* Cheers! :D

Oh, and count me in for Lois's return! I can't wait! :)

Ps. I'm glad to see that SV is still doing well in the ratings. Hopefully, the CW sees that.

LovelyLoisLane

01-31-2009, 06:16 PM

You usually only realize the episode had no redeeming value after you watch it. Not before, and by then it is too late, you already upped the count. There is no 'hey that episode sucked! I want my rating point back!" But besides that, I don't think that is or isn't the reason in most cases anyway.

If people are really disgusted by a string of episodes and/or aren't pulled in by the trailer they would be less likely to watch and you have to decide not to tune in before the fact if you were trying to get the ratings down, you can't decide you don't want your rating to count after the fact . . . unfortunately.

But I'd say a lot of the Clana fans that took off for S8 showed up when Lana came back, which is around the time SV lost some Cloisers. So in saying when Lana is gone and the Clana fans leave, they will be replaced in number by the Cloisers that left, or close enough that it won't affect the ratings much anyway.

Usually though bad ratings don't start happening until there has been a long slew of ratings, or sometimes if it is an episode after a hiatus people forget to watch. I forgot to watch 'Legion' because of that reason. Hey, that rhymes! :P

But as much as one side or the other likes to claim it is their ship that brings in viewers while other ships chase them away, that rarely makes a big difference. It is the storytelling in the long term and the advertising in the short term. Usually us SV viewers are a tough crowd and it'll take more than a ship we don't like to chase us off, especially us veterans that have been here since the beginning.

I am pretty sure that the fluctuations aren't in the large online fan base, we are a obsessive bunch (myself included) if we weren't we wouldn't be spending so much of our time on a message board talking about the show after it airs. :P I know there is a lot of "I'm done with this show!" but that usually happens when people are upset and I've noticed most of us don't follow through, we intend to leave but get sucked back in by hope and just stubbornness from having been invested in SV for so long. I know that is the case for me. It is usually the non-online crew that get interested in other things and tune in when they are reminded if SV is on, or if the trailer looks interesting.

Then of course there is the 'All Good Things Come To An End' curse. What is liked the most will disappear sooner than what you don't like. I know that is how it has worked a lot with me. I find a flavor of vitamin water I really love and it gets discontinued, but the flat bitter vitamin water that I hate stays in stock FOREVER! So it is that when you think the show should be doing good, it doesn't, but when you hate the show it is doing well. But you never know in the end.

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crappy storylines

Long term bad storylines, yup.

That is the only real genuine thing that affects ratings as far as online fans go, I think, at least en masse.

Short term bad storylines most people can forgive, but years of them are just too much for some people to bear.

curiosity

01-31-2009, 10:10 PM

I guess not many considering the fact that the trailer doesn't imply an ending at all. The question will be how many fans tune in when Lois comes back.

See the stats below :)
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I know, I'm ashamed of my 4.01 prediction! Oh, we of little faith!:lol:

Ratings So Far:
*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 ~ *4.16mil. & Live+7= 4.75 mil.

#7 Identity ~ *4.32 mil. & Live+7= 4.99 mil.

#8 Bloodline ~ *4.46 mil. & Live+7= 5.02 mil.

#9 Abyss ~ *3.56 mil. & Live+7= 4.38 mil.

#10 Bride ~ *4.19 mil.

#11 Legion ~ *4.30 mil.

#12 Bulletproof ~ *3.85 mil.

#13 Power ~ *4.21 mil.

Smallville's holding steady!:)

Committed, a Lois and Clark episode, would be a comparison to Bulletproof, the Clana "kiss" episode, with Committed ratings higher. Power, where Lana got powers, would be an equal comparison to Bloodline, where Lois got powers, with Power getting the higher ratings. In both instances the Lois episode was higher than the Lana equivalent. ( I just edited this to help explain it better)

Lois

Committed 4.18
Bloodline 4.46

Lana

Bulletproof 3.85
Power 4.18

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ow.

So Power beated Committed. Haha even the numbers are with the Clana. :D

See stats above. Bloodline is the episode where Lois had powers.

Reeve_290

01-31-2009, 10:47 PM

See the stats below :)
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Committed would be a comparison to Bulletproof, with Committed [WRONG] ratings higher. Power would be an equal comparison to Bloodline, which again was a Lois episode which was again much higher. In both instances the Lois episode was higher than the Lana equivalent. [WRONG]

Lois
Committed 4.18
Bloodline 4.46

Lana
Bulletproof 3.85
Power 4.18

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See stats above. Bloodline is the episode where Lois had powers.

Haha, totally twisting the facts to support your argument.

Bloodline was NOT a "Lois episode". Lois played a part but Bloodline's ratings were brought due to KARA'S return.

Committed however WAS advertised as being Lois and Clois heavy and the fact is Power somehow managed to perform better. Weird. Perhaps even unfair, seeing as Power was a poor quality episode. But the fact is that the Lana-centric episode somehow managed to beat the Lois-Clois one.

davidbrenton

02-01-2009, 11:51 AM

Haha, totally twisting the facts to support your argument.

Bloodline was NOT a "Lois episode". Lois played a part but Bloodline's ratings were brought due to KARA'S return.

Committed however WAS advertised as being Lois and Clois heavy and the fact is Power somehow managed to perform better. Weird. Perhaps even unfair, seeing as Power was a poor quality episode. But the fact is that the Lana-centric episode somehow managed to beat the Lois-Clois one.

However, you can see the ratings were unstable prior to Committed. From Committed through Bloodline they increased steadily. (We all know what happened to Abyss, and Bride brought ratings back up to normal range).

It could be argued this increase was due to Clois.

The Lana arc has not proven it can DRIVE ratings YET. If Requiem closes with ratings close to Bloodline, I'd submit that your argument is correct.

BTW, I cannot wait for Clana vs Clois debates to be over. I guess this won't happen until shortly after Infamous airs. (Starts holding breath NOW).

9-SOSIHTWB

02-01-2009, 11:55 AM

The ratings for POWER may also have went up because ALLISON MACK was Directing the episode!!!!!!!!!!!!

skugers

02-01-2009, 12:51 PM

I think the ratings were good because lot's of people, many cloisers among them, watched to see Lana Lang leaving for good Smallville. And all these people wanted to see some rejection reaction from CK. That didn't happen, unfortunatelly (IMO). So, I don't think only Clana (or Lana lang) fans made the ratings.

thehenry89

02-01-2009, 12:56 PM

Reruns that's why the ratings were so good, and that's why these are airing while most major networks are gearing up for the second half of their seasons.

Jor-Fer

02-01-2009, 01:23 PM

I think that since the start of the season ratings have been similar:What does it mean?We can´t speculate why people is watching the show by only having this forum to know how they feel .If 4 million people (in EEUU) are watching SV and usually fluctuation is 2,3,4x100000 it means that the majority are enjoying what they are watching despite what we can read in this forum.

curiosity

02-01-2009, 01:47 PM

:)

Bloodline was NOT a "Lois episode". Lois played a part but Bloodline's ratings were brought due to KARA'S return.

Committed however WAS advertised as being Lois and Clois heavy and the fact is Power somehow managed to perform better. Weird. Perhaps even unfair, seeing as Power was a poor quality episode. But the fact is that the Lana-centric episode somehow managed to beat the Lois-Clois one.

Well, I loved Bloodline because of Lois and Clark, and felt it was a Clois episode since Lois had powers and Clark had to rescue her. This is my opinion, anyone can feel differently if they want to.:) I also loved Bride because of Lois and Clark. I don't even remember Kara in Bloodline.

Once again:

Lois

Committed (Lois and Clark, without the help of an advertised kiss) 4.18
Bloodline (Lois gets powers, Clark has to rescue her ) 4.46

Lana

Bulletproof (Clana kiss advertised ) 3.85
Power (Lana gets powers, Clark tries to rescue her) 4.21

I hope this helps to clear up the misunderstanding. Lois and Clark rule, it's right there in black and white. :)

Cogito17

02-01-2009, 02:30 PM

There isn't enough evidence to make any logical conclusions about whether Clois/Clana affects the ratings. There are hundreds of factors which could influence ratings on a week to week basis, it's impossible to accredit or blame certain aspects of the story for the rise/fall of ratings. Nor will there be enough evidence for such allegations regardless of how poorly/well Requiem does in the ratings.

Can't we just appreciate that Smallville got decent ratings without making this a Clois vs. Clana war?

JAMHEXXX

02-01-2009, 08:40 PM

Can't we just appreciate that Smallville got decent ratings without making this a Clois vs. Clana war?

The ratings went up because of all of the repeats, pretty simple.

I hate Lana Lang!

You can't compare this episode to any of the other episodes because all of the other episodes faced first run shows, the NFL, and the MLB playoff games. This piece of crap episode faced none of those.

You do know that Smallville trends very heavily in the male demo right. AI doesn't.

No pre-emptions, no sporting events against it, just a bunch of reruns and an AI episode.

Take this episode out of context if you want, but there were many things that helped this episode get inflated numbers. Next week Smallville will fall to unprecedented numbers.