CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

[riffjim4069]

Almost as good as with Grissom, Langston just wasn't a good fit...

I disagree...I thought it was painful watching Sam "Mayday" Malone coming in from the bullpen. The acting, characters and story all seems off. Additionally, everytime I looked at him I thought to myself, "why hasn't grandpa retired?" Anyway, the early comments appear to be equally mixed:

Ted Danson's 'CSI' Debut: What the Viewers Are Saying - Hollywood Reporter

 

[dfergie]

I just couldn't get into it with Fishburne... and the way all the "rags" put it, Langston was in charge...

 

[tigerprowler]

I didn't make it to the first commercial break. It might have been that I had a child throwing up on me at the time, but from what I did get to see after that, I'm still not really into it. Might give it another couple of episodes.

 

[fayrich]

Have watched CSI for many years. But the season opener last night I found boring and was nearly put to sleep by it. I was totally put-off by Ted Danson. I'm afraid that his presence may spell the demise of this popular long running show. (Only my opinion of course). Not sure if I will continue to watch it. May switch to the new ABC show Revenge in the same time slot. Recorded it last night but have not yet watched it.

 

[riffjim4069]

I didn't make it to the first commercial break. It might have been that I had a child throwing up on me at the time, but from what I did get to see after that, I'm still not really into it. Might give it another couple of episodes.

So Ted Danson made your baby throw-up? I'll give the show a couple months to see if the cast and characters start clicking. Oh, I just noticed that 12.6 million viewers tuned-in for the season premiere. Those numbers seem low to me.

 

[dfergie]

So Ted Danson made your baby throw-up? I'll give the show a couple months to see if the cast and characters start clicking. Oh, I just noticed that 12.6 million viewers tuned-in for the season premiere. Those numbers seem low to me.

At 10:00 PM, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (P) was first in households (7.8/13), viewers (12.59m), second in adults 25-54 (4.1/10, -0.1 behind ABC) and adults 18-49 (3.1/08). This was the time period's best delivery in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 with regularly scheduled programming since February 10, 2010 (CSI: NY).

CBS Wins Premiere Wednesday in Viewers – ‘Criminal Minds’ tops ‘The X Factor’ - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers

 

[riffjim4069]

At 10:00 PM, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (P) was first in households (7.8/13), viewers (12.59m), second in adults 25-54 (4.1/10, -0.1 behind ABC) and adults 18-49 (3.1/08). This was the time period's best delivery in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 with regularly scheduled programming since February 10, 2010 (CSI: NY).

CBS Wins Premiere Wednesday in Viewers – ‘Criminal Minds’ tops ‘The X Factor’ - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers

I know they won the timeslot but they used to murder (e.g, make a crime scene out of...) their competition. Regardless, CBS placed them in an excellent timeslot following Criminal Minds.

 

[Sean Mota]

I like Dason. He brings a way different perspective. CSI is the only CSI that still brings me to watch and record. I think Ted will do a good job.

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[DodgerKing]

Just the fact that they moved it from Thursday to Wednesday and from 9 to 10 alone may bring the ratings way down. More people are sleeping by 10 midweek than they are by 9 late week

 

[Larobpra]

Just the fact that they moved it from Thursday to Wednesday and from 9 to 10 alone may bring the ratings way down. More people are sleeping by 10 midweek than they are by 9 late week

Agreed. I used to watch at 9 Thursdays, but have to record it now if I want to watch.
Liked Danson as Becker, never did get into Cheers. It will be interesting to see where it goes with his character.

 

[riffjim4069]

Just the fact that they moved it from Thursday to Wednesday and from 9 to 10 alone may bring the ratings way down. More people are sleeping by 10 midweek than they are by 9 late week

True, but nowadays they count viewers who record it to DVR and watch the next day.

 

[dfergie]

Yeah but 90% of those out there are creatures of habit, CSI was on Thursdays unless their dvr caught it they missed out... or they watched past the 24 hour limit that the bean counters count for dvr watching...

 

[riffjim4069]

I have been watching most of my programming recorded on the DVR for the past 7-years. In fact, I don't know many people these days who don't make use of a DVR or two or three. Regarding the bean-counters, I will often record show during the week and not have time to watch them until the weekend. It would be more accurate if they counted a percentage of recordings instead.

 

[dfergie]

Sometimes I wait for days so they need to adjust their counters for dvr use for a longer period....

 

[DodgerKing]

True, but nowadays they count viewers who record it to DVR and watch the next day.

Most viewers do not have DVRs

 

[teachsac]

Next Episode

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

"Tell Tale Hearts:" Three suspects come forward with three different reasons why they killed an entire family and the CSI team has to determine who is telling the truth.

S~

 

[riffjim4069]

Most viewers do not have DVRs

4 in 10 U.S. Households have a DVR...nearing 50% in many major markets. I think by next year most people will have at least one DVR in their home. Still, I feel the timeshifters/placeshifters are not be adequately counted in the ratings.

4 in 10 US Households Have DVR

 

[tigerprowler]

I was really hoping that little girl was just sleeping. This episode has my full attention.

 

[Derwin0]

4 in 10 U.S. Households have a DVR...nearing 50% in many major markets. I think by next year most people will have at least one DVR in their home. Still, I feel the timeshifters/placeshifters are not be adequately counted in the ratings.

4 in 10 US Households Have DVR

Because advertisers don't like DVR's. When people watch a show on DVR, they typically skip the commercials.

 

[DodgerKing]

4 in 10 U.S. Households have a DVR...nearing 50% in many major markets. I think by next year most people will have at least one DVR in their home. Still, I feel the timeshifters/placeshifters are not be adequately counted in the ratings.

4 in 10 US Households Have DVR

Exactly, most do not have DVRs