From what I've heard, they weren't too good. J. Max Robins
of Broadcasting and Cable (an industry publication) did his weekly appearance on the Howie Carr show and said that NBC
put the show on Friday nights, traditionally a low-viewership night, and from what he heard the ratings weren't all that hot.
A commentary on the show from BCBeat.com--a blog that's
part of BroadcastingAndCable:
http://www.bcbeat.com/?q=node/937
"This Book's No Page Turner"--BY JOHN EGGERTON
>>Then there is the Catholic priest who is made out to be a "Goodfella" type with mob connections.
>>Last week I told those blasting the show not to judge it sight-unseen. Now, judging by the book not the cover, I am in no hurry for a sequel either.
>>A problem for fundamentalist Christians, of which there are millions, is a very California Jesus who refuses to pass judgment. Jesus is certainly supposed to be a stand-up guy, but this Jesus is more like a stand-up comedian whose tolerance borders on tacit approval of virtually any human activity as simply youthful or adultful or elderlyful indescretion. His message--lighten up. California, yes. Jesus. I'm not so sure.
well..no doubt it'll be a big hit on BRAVO soon...between reruns of the West Wing..
Also, for those wondering what ratings it got, I don't know if there's a place online that posts the "overnights". I know
USA Today used to, and maybe still does, post the prime
time ratings, day by day and show by show, once a week
(Wed. I think) but I don't know if they do that anymore.
(Yahoo does list the Top 20:
http://tv.yahoo.com/nielsen/
but I don't know if they list all the ratings.)