This spilled in excess of to Season nine the place it skilled dismaying rankings of only an typical of 9.1 million viewers per episode, a fall from 13 million just two seasons in the past in Season 7. The timeslot switching for Season 9 was also attributed to the fall in scores. Munster and Doganieri credit history this new timeslot to assistance increase scores, as it is more amenable for loved ones viewing than previous timeslots.