This spilled over to Season 9 where by it knowledgeable dismaying rankings of only an average of 9.1 million viewers per episode, a fall from thirteen million just two seasons ago in Season seven. The timeslot transforming for Season nine was also attributed to the fall in ratings. Munster and Doganieri credit history this new timeslot to enable raise ratings, as it is much more amenable for loved ones viewing than former timeslots.