ABC's Bachelor in Paradise Premiere Surges on Monday

Bachelor in Paradise (8-9pm - 4.7 million and 1.3/5 in AD18-49): On the second night of its 2-night season premiere, ABC's Bachelor in Paradise surged by double digits on Monday in Total Viewers (+31% - 4.7 million vs. 3.6 million) and Adults 18-49 (+18% - 1.3/5 vs. 1.1/4). The ABC unscripted show took second in the 8 o'clock hour with Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, while ranking #1 in Adults 18-34 and across all key Women (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54). In fact it was Monday's #1 TV show with Women 18-34 and Women 18-49.

Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise (8-9pm - 3.1 million and 0.8/3 in AD18-49): From 9-10pm, ABC's debut of Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise outdrew the second hour of Fox's So You Think You Can Dance in Total Viewers (3.13 million vs. 3.06 million), while also leading the Fox show with Adults 18-34 and key Women (W18-34/W18-49).

The Whispers (8-9pm - 2.7 million and 0.7/2 in AD18-49): At 10pm, ABC's The Whispers returned on par with its most recent telecast 2 weeks ago (7/20/15) in Adults 18-49 (0.7/2 vs. 0.8/3).

Quick Take for Monday, August 3, 2015 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)

ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" Monday Debut Surges by Double Digits From its Sunday Premiere in Total Viewers (+31%) and Adults 18-49 (+18%)

"Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise" Leads Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" In the Hour in Total Viewers, Adults 18-34 and Key Women

"The Whispers" Returns on Par in Adults 18-49 from Most-Recent Telecast

Monday Night (08/3/15) - ABC Total Viewer and Adult 18-49 Projections

"Bachelorette in Paradise": L3 = 6.0 mil/1.6 rtg and L7 = 6.3 mil/1.7 rtg.

"Bachelorette in Paradise: After Paradise": L3 = 4.0 mil/1.0 rtg and L7 = 4.2 mil/1.0 rtg.

"The Whispers": L3 = 4.4 mil/1.0 rtg and L7 = 4.9 mil/1.1 rtg.

Live + Same Day Results:

"Bachelor in Paradise" (8:00-9:00 p.m. - 4.7 million and 1.3/5 in AD18-49):

On the second night of its 2-night season premiere, ABC's "Bachelor in Paradise" surged by double digits on Monday in Total Viewers (+31% - 4.7 million vs. 3.6 million) and Adults 18-49 (+18% - 1.3/5 vs. 1.1/4). The ABC unscripted show took second in the 8 o'clock hour with Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, while ranking No. 1 in Adults 18-34 and across all key Women (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54). In fact it was Monday's No. 1 TV show with Women 18-34 and Women 18-49.

"Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise" (9:00-10:00 p.m. - 3.1 million and 0.8/3 in AD18-49):

From 9:00-10:00p.m., ABC's debut of "Bachelor in Paradise: After Paradise" outdrew the second hour of Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" in Total Viewers (3.13 million vs. 3.06 million), while also leading the Fox show with Adults 18-34 and key Women (W18-34/W18-49).

"The Whispers" (10:00-11:00 p.m. - 2.7 million and 0.7/2 in AD18-49):

At 10:00 p.m., ABC's "The Whispers" returned on par with its most recent telecast 2 weeks ago (7/20/15) in Adults 18-49 (0.7/2 vs. 0.8/3).

A note about DVR penetration: DVR penetration in the Nielsen sample is currently at 49% in U.S. TV Homes. More viewers are watching shows on their own timetables, which are increasingly not reflected in the overnight Live + Same Day numbers. As a result, the Live + 7 Day ratings are the most accurate measure to gauge the size of the TV audience.

Projections Rationale:

Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2014-15 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere). Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals). New Series: Based on similar series.

Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/3/15.