This spilled more than to Season 9 where by it knowledgeable dismaying ratings of only an normal of 9.1 million viewers for each episode, a drop from 13 million just two seasons back in Season seven. The timeslot modifying for Season nine was also attributed to the fall in scores. Munster and Doganieri credit rating this new timeslot to help strengthen ratings, as it is additional amenable for family members viewing than past timeslots.