Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage, the much-anticipated Young Sheldon spinoff, made an impressive entrance into the world of primetime television on Thursday, October 17, pulling in over 6.6 million viewers. Airing in the 8 p.m. time slot previously occupied by hits like The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon, the new show has already proven to be a favorite among viewers.
According to Nielsen’s Live+Same Day ratings, the sitcom, which focuses on Georgie (Montana Jordan) and Mandy (Emily Osment) as they manage the trials of marriage and parenting in Texas, was the most-watched program on broadcast TV that night. This is quite the achievement, especially given the competition, which included popular events like Thursday Night Football and baseball playoff games airing on cable.
The show, which also stars Rachel Bay Jones, Will Sasso, Dougie Baldwin, and Jessie Prez, ranked as the second most-watched debut of the broadcast season so far, just behind CBS’s new legal drama Matlock starring Kathy Bates. In terms of total viewers, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage also outperformed some long-standing series like NCIS and FBI that premiered earlier in the week.
CBS secured four of the top spots on Thursday night, with Matlock bringing in over 6.3 million viewers and Ghosts following right after Georgie & Mandy at 8:30 p.m., drawing in 5.57 million viewers. Among adults 18-49, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage and Ghosts tied with a 0.47 rating, showing their appeal across key demographics.
Although the spinoff’s premiere numbers were slightly below Young Sheldon’s final season debut of 7.99 million viewers last year, it was on par with the Season 6 premiere, proving that Georgie & Mandy is off to a solid start.
With its mix of humor, heart, and family-focused storytelling, Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage is shaping up to be another hit for CBS. Fans of The Big Bang Theory universe can look forward to more of the charm and relatability that made the original shows so popular.
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