TV Ratings For CW Network Premiere Of Moonlight Episode 1

The CW network premiere of Moonlight grabbed 1.41 million viewers and a 0.5/2 in the 18-49 ratings demographic for the episode 1 rebroadcast. This puts it in 5th place for its time slot. The numbers are similar to recent repeats of Supernatural and The Vampire Diaries so this appears to be typical performance for the channel.

I will likely not cover ratings for every single episode unless they vary widely from the norm.

The CW Network To Rebroadcast Moonlight Season 1 Summer 2010

The CW Network will begin broadcasting Moonlight Season 1, this summer, beginning June 03, 2010. It will air each Thursday night at 9:00PM ET, following repeats of The Vampire Diaries.

On the surface, it is a bit of a surprise that the CW would choose to air reruns of Moonlight at this late date. However, Warner Brothers was the production company behind Moonlight and they just happen to own 50% of the CW. Presumably, Moonlight was available to air for a very low cost.

With Supernatural moving to Fridays, it’s possible the CW wanted something “new” to fill this particular slot until their fall season begins. I think Moonlight is a great companion to The Vampire Diaries, as well.

Moonlight Episode Schedule On Sci Fi Channel For April-May 2009

The Sci Fi Channel has listed a schedule for the next 8 episodes of Moonlight, to be broadcast beginning Friday, April 10th, 2009 at 9:00PM ET.

Ep 109 Fleur de Lis - 04/10/2009
Ep 110 Sleeping Beauty - 04/17/2009
Ep 111 Love Lasts Forever - 04/24/2009
Ep 112 The Mortal Cure - 05/01/2009
Ep 113 Fated To Pretend - 05/08/2009
Ep 114 Click - 05/15/2009
Ep 115 What's Left Behind - TBA
Ep 116 Sonata -TBA

Note that SFC has, also, scheduled two mini-marathons for the series. Episodes 1 through 4 will air on Thursday April 9th, 2009 and episodes 5 though 8 will air on April 16th, 2009.

Check the Sci Fi Channel Schedule in your area.

Ratings For Moonlight Episodes 5 Through 8 On SFC


Ep 105 "Arrested Development" - 02/20/2009: 0.948 million
Ep 106 "B.C." - 02/27/2009: 0.991 million
Ep 107 "The RInger" - 03/06/2009: 0.928 million
Ep 108 "12:04AM" - 03/13/2009: 1.003 million

This block of episodes has averaged around 250-350,000 viewers lower than the first four episodes.

Note: The Sci Fi Channel has temporarily paused broadcasts of the series. It will return to Fridays on April 10th, 2009.

(Source for the ratings: tvbythenumbers.com)

Moonlight Ep 4 "Fever" Ratings On SFC

For the February 13th, 2009 broadcast of Moonlight episode 4 "Fever" on the Sci Fi Channel:

Episode 4 attracted an audience of 1.242 million viewers. The is a slight drop from last week, and continues to be just slightly under Sci Fi Channel's 2008 viewer average of 1.278 million.


(source: tvbythenumbers.com)

Moonlight Ep 3 "Dr. Feelgood" Ratings On SFC

For the February 6th, 2009 broadcast of Moonlight episode 3 "Dr. Feelgood" on the Sci Fi Channel:

Episode 3 attracted an audience of 1.262 million viewers. The show has risen slightly over the last two weeks, and is just slightly under Sci Fi Channel's 2008 viewer average of 1.278 million.



(source: tvbythenumbers.com)

Moonlight Ep 2 "Out Of The Past" Ratings On SFC

For the January 30th, 2009 broadcast of Moonlight episode 2 "Out Of The Past" on the Sci Fi Channel:

Episode 2 attracted an audience of 1.199 million viewers. The show held steady from last weeks opening results, with a tiny uptick of 33k viewers.



(source: tvbythenumbers.com)

Moonlight Ep 1 "No Such Thing As Vampires" Ratings On SFC

For the January 23rd, 2009 series premiere of Moonlight on the Sci Fi Channel:

Episode 1 attracted an audience of 1.166 million viewers. The SFC viewer average for 2008 was 1.278 million viewers, so ML has fallen slightly below that watermark.



(source: tvbythenumbers.com)

Moonlight S01E01 "No Such Thing As Vampires" 01/23/09

The SERIES PREMIERE will re-air on The Sci Fi Channel January 23rd, 2009.

S01E01 - No Such Thing As Vampires
SERIES PREMIERE

"When a series of vampire-style murders plague L.A., immortal investigator Mick St. John (O'Loughlin) sets out to find the culprits and re-connects with a woman, Internet reporter Beth Turner (Myles), from his past at a crime scene, on the series premiere of MOONLIGHT, Friday, January 23 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the SFC Television Network. "

Full episode description and cast listing:
S01E01 - No Such Thing As Vampires

Full Music/ Sound Score listing :
http://moonlight-archive.com/Music/Music.php

S01E01 Photo Gallery (Click HERE for access to complete gallery with hi-res images).

Series Description
"Moonlight" is a romantic thriller with a new twist on the vampire legend. Starring Alex O'Loughlin ("The Shield," "Mary Bryant"), Sophia Myles ("Underworld" movies, "Tristan + Isolde"), Jason Dohring ("Veronica Mars," "Deep Impact") and Shannyn Sossamon ("Dirt," "The Rules of Attraction"), "Moonlight" is from Silver Pictures Television in association with Warner Bros. Television, airing Fridays (9:00 - 10:00 p.m. ET/PT) on Sci Fi Channel.

Mick St. John (O'Loughlin) is a captivating, charming -- and immortal -- private investigator from Los Angeles who defies the traditional bloodsucking norms of his vampire tendencies by using his wit and powerful supernatural abilities to help the living. In a life-altering twist of fate, Mick was bitten 60 years ago by his then-new bride, the seductive Coraline (Sossamon).

Forever 30 years of age, Mick is as handsome and charismatic as the day he was "turned," and he eschews others of his kind who view humans only as a source of nourishment. With only a handful of like-minded confidantes for company, including the eternally young, wealthy and mischievous Josef Kostan (Dohring), a hedge-fund trader who relishes his uniqueness, Mick fills his infinite days protecting the living.

But one night years ago, a single act of kindness changed him when he saved the life of a young girl, Beth Turner (Myles), making him want to be a better vampire. Now their paths cross again, and Mick develops a distinctive bond with Beth, who has grown into a beautiful, ambitious Internet investigative reporter. Reconnecting with her unleashes feelings Mick knows he can't pursue without exposing the part of him that would make him a monster in Beth's eyes. As Mick lives between two realities, fighting his adversaries among the undead and falling in love, he discovers the mysteries and pleasures that a valuable life has to offer.

"Moonlight" is executive produced by Joel Silver ("Veronica Mars," "The Reaping," "V for Vendetta," "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," "House of Wax" [2005], "The Matrix" movies, "Gothika," "Lethal Weapon" movies, "Die Hard" movies, "The Invasion," "The Brave One" [2007], "Speed Racer" [2008]), Chip Johannessen ("Dark Angel," "Millennium," "Beverly Hills, 90210"), Ron Koslow ("Beauty and the Beast," "Birds of Prey," "Roar," "Last Dance" [1996]), Rod Holcomb ("ER," "China Beach," "Shark," "The Pentagon Papers," "Thanks of a Grateful Nation") and Gerard Bocaccio ("Playing Mona Lisa," "A Fate Totally Worse Than Death").

Sci Fi Channel Begins Promotion of Moonlight Rebroadcasts

Over the last week, Sci Fi Channel has begn airing promotiopnal spots for the the series, which begins it's network premiere on Friday, January 23rd, 2009.

If anyone with the capabilities to capture and upload a copy of this video to YouTube, or similar, would like to do that, I'd love to feature it here.

Someone grabbed it with a hand-held but direct HD copy would be great.

Moonlight Episode Schedule On Sci Fi Channel

The Sci Fi Channel has listed a schedule for the first 8 episodes of Moonlight, to be broadcast beginning Friday, January 23rd, 2009 at 9:00PM ET.

Here is the current schedule:

Fridays, 9:00PM ET
Ep 101 No Such Thing As Vampires - 01/23/2009
Ep 102 Out Of The Past - 01/30/2009
Ep 103 Dr. Feelgood - 02/06/2009
Ep 104 Fever - 02/13/2009
Ep 105 Arrested Development - 02/20/2009
Ep 106 B.C. - 02/27/2009
Ep 107 The RInger - 03/06/2009
Ep 108 12:04AM - 03/13/2009

I've, also, posted this listing on the sidebar of the intro page for MIA for convenient access.

Moonlight Season 1 To Be Broadcast On US Sci Fi Channel In 2009

Starting January 23rd, 2009 the Sci Fi Channel will begin airing Moonlight Season 1 each Friday at 9:00PM ET / 8:00PM CT in the US.

We currently hold a Moonlight Live Chat in our forum each Friday and will continue to do so during the broadcasts on the Sci Fi Channel

Broadcast Reminder: Moonlight Episode 13 "Fated To Pretend"

When Beth is kidnapped by a suspect in the murder case of her boss at Buzzwire, Mick is forced to decide whether saving her is worth sacrificing being human again, on MOONLIGHT, Friday, April 25 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Visit our Gallery for promo pictures, and be sure to check back later in the Sound Score section for a listing of songs used in the episode.

Broadcast: CBS To Re-Air Moonlight Episode 12 "The Mortal Cure On April 18th

MICK DISCOVERS CORALINE'S SECRET TO BEING HUMAN AGAIN, ON A REBROADCAST OF "MOONLIGHT," FRIDAY, APRIL 18

"The Mortal Cure" - Mick's dream of becoming human again is within reach when he uncovers Coraline's secret, but the answers come with a steep price. Meanwhile, still angry with Mick, Beth must deal with some heartbreaking news alone, on a rebroadcast of MOONLIGHT, Friday, April 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 1/18/08)

Be sure to check out further details in our Episode Guide, promo photos in the Gallery, and a listing of music used in this episode in our Sound Score library.

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New Moonlight Episodes Begin April 25th

According to a brand new CBS video posted to YouTube, new episodes of Moonlight are now scheduled to begin airing on April 25th, 2008 at 9:00PM ET.






Thanks to forum member Evilyn for the heads up!

CBS Announces Return Of Original Moonlight Episodes

CBS just issued a press release this morning providing a listing of which shows will return, post-strike, with new episodes this season. Moonlight is on that list with a tentative return date of April 11th, 2008 for a run of 4 new episodes.


Click "Read More" for the complete press release.

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Moonlight Overnight Ratings Results - Feb 1

Based on the fast affiliate ratings (Live Plus Same Day data), the episode 4 "Fever" repeat of CBS’ Moonlight came in #2 in viewers with 5.91 million and #3 in the coveted A18-49 demographic with a score of 1.5/ 4 for it's time slot.

Source: pifeedback.com

Broadcast: "Moonlight" To Go On Living In The UK

According to Digital Spy, the UK TV station "Living" has acquired the broadcast rights for "Moonlight" and will begin airing episodes of season 1 at 10:00PM local time on February 19th, 2008.

Broadcast: CBS To Put "Moonlight" Repeats On Hiatus

The February 8th, 2008 repeat broadcast of "Moonlight" may be the last we see of the series for, at least, 7 to 8 weeks. On February 15th, CBS has scheduled a Celine Dion concert special during the 9:00PM ET slot. Beginning February 22nd CBS will juggle it's Friday night line-up to make room for a 6 week hourlong run of "The Price Is Right" at 8:00PM ET. This will temporarily push "Ghost Whisperer" to the 9:00PM ET slot and "Moonlight" off the schedule.

CBS has officially stated that "Moonlight" will return to the schedule later this season.

Click "Read more" for the raw text of the CBS Press Release: Read More...

Broadcast: "Moonlight" Goes Missing in Australia

According to TV Tonight, Australia's Channel Nine is taking "Moonlight" off it's Wednesday schedule beginning February 6th, 2008. The show will not have completed it's 12 episode run by that date and, as of yet, the show has not been scheduled for any other time slot.

Moonlight Overnight Ratings Results - Jan 18

Once again, Moonlight has won it's time slot - both in overall numbers and in the coveted 18-49 demographic - according to PI Feedback.

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9:00 p.m.

Moonlight (CBS)
Viewers: 8.39 million (#1), A18-49: 2.3/ 7 (#1)


Friday Night Lights (NBC)
Viewers: 5.38 million (#3), A18-49: 1.7/ 5 (#3)

House R (Fox)
Viewers: 6.59 million (#2), A18-49: 2.1/ 6 (#2)

Friday Night Smackdown! (CW)
Viewers: 4.93 million (#4), A18-49: 1.6/ 5 (#4)

Desperate Housewives R (ABC)
Viewers: 3.55 million (#5), A18-49: 1.1/ 3 (#5)

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9:30 p.m.

Moonlight (CBS)
Viewers: 8.28 million (#1), A18-49: 2.4/ 7 (#1t)


Friday Night Lights (NBC)
Viewers: 5.33 million (#3), A18-49: 1.8/ 5 (#3)

House R (Fox)
Viewers: 7.39 million (#2), A18-49: 2.4/ 7 (#1t)

Friday Night Smackdown! (CW)
Viewers: 4.84 million (#4), A18-49: 1.6/ 4 (#4)

Desperate Housewives R (ABC)
Viewers: 3.52 million (#5), A18-49: 1.1/ 3 (#5)

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Broadcast Reminder: Moonlight S01E12 "The Mortal Cure" Tonight!

Mick's dream of becoming human again is within reach when he uncovers Coraline's secret, but the answers come with a steep price. Meanwhile, still angry with Mick, Beth must deal with some heartbreaking news alone, on MOONLIGHT, Friday, Jan. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Visit our Gallery for promo pictures, check out the preview video, and be sure to check back later in the Sound Score section for a listing of songs used in the episode.

Moonlight Overnight Ratings Results - Jan 11

Moonlight once again won it's time slot thanks to the benefit of a new episode.

"An all night of original programming led CBS to Friday victory, with a first-place finish in every half hour courtesy of Ghost Whisperer (Viewers: 9.89 million; A18-49: 2.8 rating/9 share), Moonlight (Viewers: 8.38 million; A18-49: 2.3/ 7) and Numb3rs (Viewers: 9.75 million; A18-49: 2.5/ 8). While these results are far from extraordinary, they are still dominant. And that lands all three dramas in the listing of Friday winners. "

http://pifeedback.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/63310451/m/73410269

(Thanks to ms-geekette for the link)

Broadcast Reminder: Moonlight S01E11 "Love Last Forever" Tonight!

In tonight's brand new episode, Josh's fate is in Mick and Beth's hands when he is kidnapped by a vindictive drug lord. But when the rescue takes a turn for the worse, Beth asks Mick to do the impossible, on MOONLIGHT, Friday, Jan. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Visit our Gallery for promo pictures, the video section for a preview, and be sure to check back later in the Sound Score section for a listing of songs used in the episode.

Broadcast Reminder: Moonlight S01E03 "Dr. Feelgood" (Repeat)

This is a reminder that CBS will re-broadcast episode 3, S01E03 "Dr. Feelgood", Friday January 4th, 2008 at 9:00PM ET.

Visit our Gallery for promo pictures, and the Sound Score section for a listing of songs used in the episode.

Broadcast Reminder: Moonlight S01E02 "Out Of The Past" (Repeat)

This is a reminder that CBS will re-broadcast episode 2, S01E02 "Out Of The Past", tonight at 9:00PM ET.

Visit our Gallery for promo pictures, and the Sound Score section for a listing of songs used in the episode.

Broadcast: Moonlight S01E11 "Love Lasts Forever" Air Date Confirmed

CBS has confirmed that Episode 11 "Love Lasts Forever" will now air on January 11th, 2008. Their press release reads in part:

""Love Lasts Forever" - Josh's fate is in Mick and Beth's hands when he is kidnapped by a vindictive drug lord. But when the rescue takes a turn for the worse, Beth asks Mick to do the impossible, on MOONLIGHT, Friday, Jan. 11 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Previously scheduled for an earlier date)"

Click "Read more" for the entire release. Read More...

Moonlight #4 in Genre Ratings

According to Michael Hinmen of ScifyPortal, "Moonlight" landed at #4 for the fall season based on a ratings comparison of genre shows;

""Moonlight" was probably the biggest surprise of the season, finishing in fourth place with a 5.1/9, incredibly just a little more than half a ratings point off its series premiere of 5.8/11. Only "Smallville" and "Supernatual" on The CW have been able to retain that much of its premiere audience. "Moonlight's" lowest rating in the first 10 weeks was just a little more than one ratings point off its premiere. While the show is still not pulling in the numbers that its companion shows are for CBS Friday night, it does seem like "Moonlight" will be around for a while."

Broadcast: Moonlight Schedule Change

According to a press release issued by CBS on December 20th, 2007, a rebroadcast of S01E03 "Dr. Feelgood" will air on Friday January 4th, 2008 at 9:00PM ET - the normal Moonlight spot.

"MICK MUST STOP A NEWLY-TURNED VAMPIRE WHO IS ON A KILLING SPREE, ON A REBROADCAST OF "MOONLIGHT," FRIDAY, JAN. 4

"Doctor Feelgood" - Still reeling from Mick's revelation about his identity, a cautious Beth struggles as she helps him track down a blood-thirsty, renegade vampire who doesn't know how to deal with his killer urges, on a rebroadcast of MOONLIGHT, Friday, Jan. 4 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 10/12/07) "

UPDATE: The two remaining new episodes will now, apparently, air as follows according to The Futon Critic (this is not yet confirmed by CBS):
1/11/08 (Fr.) 9:00 PM CBS (#111) Love Lasts Forever
1/18/08 (Fr.) 9:00 PM CBS (#112) The Mortal Cure

Click Read More for the complete release. Read More...

Moonlight Overnight Ratings Results - Dec 14

According to Robert Seidman at TV By The Numbers, Moonlight was #1 in both overall viewers and the 18-49 demographic according to overnight results for Friday, December 14th, 2007.

Broadcast Reminder: Moonlight S01E10 "Sleeping Beauty" Airs Today (USA)

Episode 10, S01E10 "Sleeping Beauty" airs today, Friday, Dec. 14 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

Episode Details
Gallery
Video Preview

Broadcast Reminder: Moonlight Premiere (Australia)

Channel Nine in Australia will begin airing "Moonlight" on December 12th, 2007 at 9:30PM local time.

http://channelnine.syd.ninemsn.com.au/section.aspx?sectionid=6338&sectionname=moonlight

Have you seen "Moonlight" on the broadcast schedule anywhere else in the world? Let us know.

CBS Revised Moonlight programming Schedule for January/February

CBS has issued a press release on it's revised mid-season schedule beginning in January. The relevant news for all us Mooncrack addicts is that "Moonlight" will keep it's current time slot with repeat broadcasts.

"CBS will continue to air rebroadcasts of its popular comedies and dramas in their regular time periods including ... GHOST WHISPERER, MOONLIGHT and NUMB3RS on Friday." Read More...

Moonlight Broadcast Schedule for Dec/Jan (USA)

The tentative CBS broadcast schedule for "Moonlight" over the next 6 weeks is as follows:

November 30th - No Episode

December 7th - No Episode

December 14th - "Sleeping Beauty" (NEW)

December 21st - "No Such Thing As Vampires" (Repeat)

December 28th - "Out of the Past" (Repeat)

January 4th - "Love Lasts Forever" (NEW)

January 11th - "The Mortal Cure" (NEW)

This schedule is not, as yet, official and is subject to change. Please note, that the January 11th episode "The Mortal Cure" may serve as the season finale pending the outcome of the writer's strike over the next few weeks.

(Source: Brian White)

"Moonlight" To Be Visible In Australia

Channel Nine in Australia will begin airing "Moonlight" on December 12th, 2007 at 9:30PM local time.

http://channelnine.syd.ninemsn.com.au/section.aspx?sectionid=6338&sectionname=moonlight

Have you seen "Moonlight" on the broadcast schedule anywhere else in the world? Let us know.

CBS Wins November Sweep With Help of Moonlight

According to a press release dated November 29th, 2007 CBS has won it's 7th consecutive November Sweep placing first in Viewers, Adults 25-54 and a Solid Second in Adults 18-49. The success of Moonlight is mentioned several times:

"CBS programs matching or delivering season high ratings in November were HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, THE BIG BANG THEORY, TWO AND A HALF MEN, CSI: MIAMI, NCIS, CRIMINAL MINDS, CSI: NY, WITHOUT A TRACE, GHOST WHISPERER, MOONLIGHT, NUMB3RS, 48 HOURS MYSTERY, 60 MINUTES, THE AMAZING RACE, COLD CASE and SHARK."

"Of the 26 new series that premiered in September, only MOONLIGHT (+9%), THE BIG BANG THEORY (+6%) and "Gossip Girl" (+8%) have posted November gains in adults 18-49 versus their Sept.-Oct. averages."

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