How Will She Finish?

Looking to finish the season strong, The Mindy Project is showing improvements. Bringing ratings up by 15% from last week's 1.3, to 1.5 as 2.8 million people tuned in to watch The Mindy Project this past Tuesday(11/27). Although, The Mindy Project saw an increase in ratings, her biggest competition, NBC's The New Normal, saw a boost in ratings too. Ultimately outshining The Mindy Project in the Tuesday night 9:30pm spot by a 1.7 rating and 4.07 million viewers.

Overall, looking at all the Tuesday 11/27 broadcast primetime ratings on tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com, The Mindy Project's numbers were not too impressive and were on the lower end of them all. Good thing she already received her full season! If you would like to take a look at all the ratings for Tuesday night 11/27 they can be seen here. We must also keep in mind that, these numbers are only from the overnight calculations so hopefully by the time the SD+7 ratings come out, Mindy's ratings will have a different outcome.

I have not seen this week's episode yet, but other than that, I am pretty up-to-date with the show. If it wasn't for this class and blog, I probably wouldn't still have any interest in The Mindy Project. As a matter of fact, even though it isn't mandatory that we watch, I don't like that feeling of missing out on something so, I tend to find watching each week more of a hassle than entertainment. I think it will be interesting to see if she can pull off a season two, but judging by these numbers. It's not looking to be in her favor. But, there is still some season (15 episodes to be exact) to go so maybe she can catch more people's attention in these coming weeks! Because, according to article "The Mindy Project: Season One Rating" on tvseriesfinale.com Mindy has been on a steady decline with ratings.

If you would like to check out or catch up on an episode you can click here were the five latest episodes are able to be viewed on fox.com.

Also, there is The Mindy Project facebook and twitter to keep up-to-date with all the latest Mindy Project happenings. 

And, here is a pretty cool interview done by Dan Fienberg with Mindy Kaling and other main character Chris Messina (Danny Castellano), it's nice to see them out of character for a change.

As always,
~Alexis

Wild n' Out Amish

** SEMI-SPOILER ALERT**

If you have any intentions on watching this show, some information in this blog may affect your attitude.

Breaking Amish tlc.com page
Sabrina, Abe, Rebecca, Jeremiah, Kate

Breaking Amish:

The Learning Channel (TLC) has produced a reality documentary TV show following the lives of four Amish and one Mennonite, as they leave their comfort zone communities to set sail for New York City. The show portrays how difficult the decision to leave their communities can be. After watching the first episode "Jumping The Fence"(which can be seen here) I learned that, once an individual has decided he/she wants to leave the Amish, they face being shunned. Shunning is the ultimate punishment in the Amish community, the family/whole community of that person will not speak to him or her, eat with him or her, or even look in the direction of that person. Each one of the five characters has a different reason for wanting to leave the only lifestyle they have ever known and venture into the "English" way of living.

Breaking Amish Trailer 

The first episode caught my attention immediately. I instantly became a fan of the show and invested in these five people and their lives. I was very eager to see how they view the "English", how they would fare in The Big Apple, and how it would affect their lives back home. Once, I finished the first episode, I decided to go ahead get my blog out of the way. After doing a Google search of "breaking amish" multiple results came in about the faults of the show, how it isn't real and how it isn't portraying the Amish in the proper way. One article that stood out to me was on cw15.com done by CBS 21 News: Ex-wife of 'Breaking Amish' cast member speaks out about 'reality' show where the ex-wife of one of the cast members speaks about: how long her ex-husband has actually been out of the Amish, their children, and what actually happens when you do decide to leave the Amish community. The article also takes a stab at TLC, claiming they must have known about his situation, because they helped payoff some of his back child support. Reality being not so real?! Shocking, I know right...

Despite the show's negative reports of it is really like when "jumping the fence" (leaving the Amish community), Breaking Amish has done well with ratings, even against some of the toughest competition. While sharing the Sunday night 9-10pm time slot against the beloved Walking Dead, Breaking Amish is holding it's own. I checked tvbythenumber.zap2it.com and was surprised to see Breaking Amish was in second place among this past week's cable, adults 18-49, Live+SD results. Their actual rating was much more believable, only pulling a 1.7 which was a major drop-off from Walking Dead's 5.6. But, Breaking Amish has sprouted out as one of TLC's first original hit shows. I read in the article BREAKING AMISH is TLC's No. 1 Freshman Series Ever that Breaking Amish was "the highest rated series among P/W25-54 and W18-49 since WHAT NOT TO WEAR in 2003". 

Breaking Amish: The Shunning Truth Part Two airs this Sunday, November 19th at 10pm on TLC. This is the second part of the cast reunion. If you would like to catch up on the show before season one comes to a complete end, you can view a few episodes on the TLC website, episodes are are also available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon, etc. I couldn't find any information on if there will be a season two. But, considering what a success it was for the network, I would think TLC would try to do some type of followup on the cast, or start over with a new group.


~Alexis

Mindy Goes M.I.A.

10/09/2012 was the last time a new episode of The Mindy Project premiered on television. Due to various reasons like, Presidential Debates and a special episode of X-Factor, The Mindy Project has been M.I.A. But do not fret because on Tuesday, October 30^th at 9:30pm, the all new Halloween episode will be unveiled at its normal time and night!

The Mindy Project will also be staying on air for a full season! By adding nine more episodes to the original contract, FOX has decided to give The Mindy Project a full season, keeping it on air through spring. FOX also picked up the new comedy Ben and Kate for a full season as well . The Mindy Project hasn’t shown the greatest ratings, and clearly has a long way to go before it is a “hit” for the network, but FOX feels it is the type of show that they want to support and have already invested into. In the article Despite Low Ratings, Ben and Kate and The Mindy Project Earn Full Season Orders, FOX Chairman of Entertainment Kevin Reilly stated “Ben and Kate and The Mindy Project have everything we want to stand for in comedy: smart writing, hugely appealing casts and comedy that feels contemporary and real.” The full article can be seen here: http://www.cinemablend.com/television/Despite-Low-Ratings-Ben-Kate-Mindy-Project-Earn-Full-Season-Orders-47888.html

As neither The Mindy Project or Ben and Kate have reached a 2.0 rating in their targeted audience (18-49) demographic, FOX is taking a leap of faith and really backing its two new comedies to keep their Tuesday night comedy lineup in full swing.

I love to see when a network shows faith and promise in its work. That short-string mentality has led to many good shows being pulled off the air waves before given a chance to prove what they had. Hopefully, this move of ordering more episodes will pan out well for FOX and help with future early on struggling shows, also maybe set an example for some of these other networks. In today’s society people take some time to catch on to things, having a little faith could end up being really beneficial.

To keep up-to-date with all the latest The Mindy Project happenings you can, "like" them on Facebook and "follow" them on Twitter here:

The Mindy Project Official Facebook

The Mindy Project Official Twitter

~Alexis

Lets Get Ready to Rumble!

"The Mindy Project" is now two weeks into the season. Week one (9/25) "The Mindy Project" weighed in with a whopping 2.4 rating, hosting 4.7 million viewers. Not too shabby, but not too fancy either. Especially, seeing how it was down 23% from "Raising Hope" which premiered in this slot on FOX last year.

DING, DING, DING!
In the Battle of 9:30pm Tuesday Night Comedy, the winner is..."The Mindy Project"! As she successfully out rated "The New Normal" her rivaling comedy show over on NBC which had 5.2 million viewers but only a 2.0 rating. 

"The Mindy Project" was looking pretty bright for FOX, as she did better than their other new sitcom "Ben and Kate" which also premiered Tuesday 9/25. Now lets take a look how well "Mindy" fared in her second week (10/2).

Ouch, down 21% from the premier only bringing in 3.75 million viewers with a 1.9 rating "The Mindy Project" lost some of its hype. "Mindy" wasn't alone in the drops as both "Ben and Kate" and "Raising Hope" showed declines from their premiers. "New Girl" was the only FOX show that night that held up well. It should be interesting to see what week three rolls out, will "The Mindy Project" come out from the corner swinging and bring those ratings back up, be shaky and wobbly against the ratings ropes, or completely be KOed? Only time will tell.

On a personal note, I thought episode two of "The Mindy Project" Hiring and Firing  was much more entertaining than the first Pilot. It felt more like I was watching a show rather than getting to know a show. Way more laughter and a funny plot. It defiantly made me want to tune in next week (round3) and see if episode three In The Club gets even better and stronger. I'm pulling for you "Mindy"!

Mindy! Mindy! Mindy!
~Alexis

It's Coming!

We are just a little over a week away from the premier of "The Mindy Project". I haven't heard much hype about around town but hopefully it will have a good debut. If you didn't get a chance to watch the full first episode online sorry, but you'll have to tune in Tue. Sept. 25th at 9:30 on FOX, just like the rest of the world.

If you still would like to do some research about "The Mindy Project" check out the IMDB page for it here as we wait anxiously to see how this young lively OB/GYN balances her personal and professional life.

"The Mindy Project" website

Until next time,

~Alexis

The Mindy Project Website 


The Mindy Project is set to debut Tuesday, September 25th at 9:30pm. BUT! If you act quick, you can actually watch the full first (Pilot) episode online now, the "The Mindy Project Website" link above will take you to the show's website! 

Two out of three of FOX's new Fall shows are comedies and will air on Tuesdays. The Mindy Project and Ben and Kate. Ben and Kate will run at 8:30pm right before New Girl (comedy in its second season) at 9pm, leaving The Mindy Project to round out the night of laughs at 9:30pm. Clearing FOX is going for a comedy Tuesday night.

It will be interesting to see how The Mindy Project, and FOX's attempt at this Tuesday night comedy lineup, play out. I will be right here blogging throughout the season, so stay tuned with me!

~Alexis