Nielsen Ratings
They aren't pretty. I like to think that SH! had a small but loyal following.
The 1986-1987 Season
In the first season (1986-1987), SH! was tied with Starman (also ABC) for 69th out of 79 prime time series with six or more episodes. SH! received a 10.1 rating and a 17 share. In contrast, the highest-ranked The Cosby Show had a 34.9 rating and 53 share.
| Rank |
Series |
Network |
Rating / Share |
| 1. |
The Cosby Show |
NBC |
34.9 / 53 |
| 2. |
Family Ties |
NBC |
33.4 / 50 |
| 3. |
Cheers |
NBC |
27.5 / 41 |
| ... |
... |
... |
... |
| 69. |
Starman |
ABC |
10.1 / 18 |
| 69. (tie) |
Sledge Hammer! |
ABC |
10.1 / 17 |
| ... |
... |
... |
... |
| 79. |
Our World |
ABC |
6.5 / 10 |
(The rating represents the percentage of the 87.4 million TV households tuned to a station. The share represents the percentage of TV sets in use tuned to a station.)
[TV Guide, June 27, 1987]
The 1987-1988 Season
In the second season (1987-1988), it didn't get any better. SH! was tied with West 57th (CBS) for 76th out of 82 prime time series with six or more episodes. SH! received a 7.8 rating and a 12 share. The Cosby Show, again #1, had a 27.8 rating and 44 share.
(The rating represents the percentage of the 88.6 million TV households tuned to a station. The share represents the percentage of TV sets in use tuned to a station.)
[TV Guide, June 25, 1988]
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