MMA Junkie reports that episode 8 of The Ultimate Fighter 14 received an average of 1.4 million viewers. According to Junkie, it scored an overall 1.1 household rating, as well as a 1.37 rating among men ages 18-49 and a 1.81 among men 18-34.
According to Television By Numbers, it received a 0.8 household rating for ages 18-49. Wednesday night’s episode included a good fight and an inexplicable prank which included a mariachi band.
Episode 1: 1.5 million
Episode 2: 1.6 million
Episode 3: 1.3 million
Episode 4: 1.5 million
Episode 5: 1.5 million
Episode 6: 1.6 million
Episode 7: 1.6 million
Episode 8: 1.4 million
Payout Perspective:
A little late with this news due to Saturday nights’ events. This past week’s show was below the average but still TUF remains steady. We will see if the numbers increase as the semifinals start.
Do you think Zuffa and Spike will be able to get along to promote the Finale? The bitterness was apparent for UFC 138, but TUF is Spike and the UFC’s baby. Think of the children!
Another good fight in this episode. The little guys are the talent. Good rating IMO. Very steady season.
I will be interested to see the changes Fox (FX) puts into place for next years 2 seasons, other than live fights. BTW I really like the idea of the fights being live. I realize Fox likes to “tell a story”, but I hope they do away with some of the “pranks” in the house. I actually would appluad that those who lose leave the house, but can still train. I think that is where the overt silliness starts.