We also need to keep in mind that this is somewhat of a weird year because of the Olympics. The games has kind of thrown everything back to begin with, mixed with the Oscars and other stuff like that. The later it gets into the "regular" TV season, and with the timing of half-season shows returning, it makes sense that this season has been a little whacked-out.

Personally, I think the entire system of the "modern TV program" is slowly changing, but that's just me.