More than any year in recent memory , the survival of shows this season did not hinge on ratings . Rob Schneider 's ` ` Rob '' was shedding too much of its massive ` ` Big Bang Theory '' lead - in on CBS . ` ` ' '' and ` ` Desperate Housewives '' were taking time to craft network - wide storylines . ` ` Unforgettable '' ( ratings : 12 million , 2.5 ) was one of the most forgettable on TV .
Rob Schneider 's ` ` Rob '' was shedding too much of its massive ` ` Big Bang Theory '' lead - in on CBS . ` ` ' '' and ` ` Desperate Housewives '' were taking time to craft network - wide storylines . ` ` Unforgettable '' ( ratings : 12 million , 2.5 ) was one of the most forgettable on TV .