Jason Mesnick’s shocking reveal might not have done much for his reputation, but it did plenty for ABC. Yesterday’s Bachelor episode saw its largest audience since 2003 (when Bob Guiney picked Estella Gardinier). The finale - coupled with the post-show special - also led ABC to an easy win last night.

8pm

• The Bachelor (5.4/13 in 18-49) was up 4.5 million from last week.
• A two-hour 24 event (3.3/8) averaged 11.1 million.
• The Big Bang Theory (3.9/10) returned to 10.9 million; How I Met Your Mother (4.2/10) rounded up 11.1 million.
• Chuck (6.6 million, 2.4/6) did about the same.
• Gossip Girl* (1.1 million, 0.5/1) remained steady.

9pm

• Two and a Half Men (15.4 million, 4.9/11 in 18-49) was Monday’s best scripted program.
• The premiere of Rules of Engagement (3.9/9) attracted 11.9 million.
• Heroes (7 million, 3.2/7) was on par with its last performance.
• One Tree Hill* (980,000, 0.5/1) fell by 500,000.

10pm

• The Bachelor: After the Final Rose hour (17.5 million, 6.7/16 in 18-49) had its largest numbers to date.
• CSI: Miami (13.3 million, 3.8/9) added on 3.3 million.
• Medium (7.3 million, 2.4/6) took a 1.2 million hit.

*denotes repeat

(You can review last Monday’s ratings here.)