CTV’s new Monday night comedy block delivered strong performances from 8-10 p.m. last night, with TWO AND A HALF MEN (2.3 million) winning the night overall including a timeslot win over the series premiere of THE CHICAGO CODE (Global/FOX, 1.5 million). Meanwhile, out of simulcast at 8 p.m., the series premiere of MR. SUNSHINE (1.4 million) provided strong competition for HOUSE (Global/FOX, 2 million).
Also to note:
* HOT IN CLEVELAND was hot again with 1.5 million viewers, also out of simulcast, at 8:30 p.m.
* At 9 p.m., TWO AND A HALF MEN was #1 with the key demos A18-49 and A25-54 nationally and in the key Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary markets (among non sports programming).
* From 9-10 p.m., TWO AND HALF MEN and MIKE AND MOLLY (2 million) delivered 38% more viewers than THE CHICAGO CODE (1.5 million).
* At 10 p.m. CTV’s CASTLE (1.8 million) wiped out HAWAII FIVE-0 (Global/CBS, 1.5 million viewers) in total viewers and all key adult demos.
CTV’s Monday night comedy block continues on Valentine’s Day with the debut of new comedy MAD LOVE at 8:30 p.m. ET on CTV (visit CTV.ca to confirm local broadcast times). HOT IN CLEVELAND moves to Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. ET beginning Feb. 24.
Monday, Feb. 14
8 p.m. ET – MR. SUNSHINE – “Employee of the Year” – NEW EPISODE
Crystal (Allison Janney) decides to hold a contest to determine the Employee of the Year, but unbeknownst to the staff, a winner has already been pre-determined. Meanwhile, as Ben (Matthew Perry) contends with catering to Eli’s (guest star teen heart throb Nick Jonas) needs, he must also keep the rest of the employees from being distracted by the fake contest and get the arena ready in time for Eli’s performance.
8:30 p.m. ET – MAD LOVE – “Fireworks” – SERIES PREMIERE
When Ben (Jason Biggs) accidentally meets Kate (Sarah Chalke) atop the Empire State Building, it’s what you can call love-at-first-sight. All is going swimmingly until Ben’s girlfriend shows up…
9 p.m. ET – TWO AND A HALF MEN – “That Darn Priest” – NEW EPISODE
Rose (Melanie Lynskey) uncovers Alan’s (Jon Cryer) Ponzi scheme and Alan, in turn, meets Rose’s mannequin “husband.” Meanwhile, Charlie (Charlie Sheen) is eager to get some alone time with Rose.
9:30 p.m. ET – MIKE & MOLLY – “First Valentine’s Day” – NEW EPISODE
Mike’s (Billy Gardell) big plans for his first Valentine’s Day with Molly (Melissa McCarthy) are thrown into jeopardy after he accidentally runs into Molly’s ex-boyfriend.
10 p.m. ET – CASTLE – “The Final Nail” – NEW EPISODE
Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) investigate a murder in which the prime suspect is one of Castle’s old friend.
