The last time a season of Family Guy finished with a better average rating than the one before it was in 2008-09. Since then, the numbers have shrunk, from 7.73 million for season eight to 5.86 million in season 13. This isn’t out of the ordinary — ratings for aging shows are always going to dwindle, and it’s still one of the most-watched broadcast series in the key 18-49 demo. Plus, it faces stiff competition from The Walking Dead and Sunday Night Football, which people are far more likely to watch live than Family Guy.
All that being said, this still must be a little alarming for Fox.
Family Guy fell to a series low Sunday, managing only a 1.1 rating in adults 18-49. (Via)
That’s lower than The Simpsons, Bob’s Burgers, Madam Secretary, and Once Upon a Time, and even The Good Wife. Numbers will almost certainly increase once Live+7 Ratings are in, and Family Guy remains a monster in syndication, but the dream of a MacFarlane-free Sunday might finally…
Oh wait, Bordertown (finally) premieres in January. Never mind.
(Via TV by the Numbers)
