The Biggest Loser and SVU combined forces to whip up strong numbers for NBC.  The network dominated with both the viewers and the demos.

8pm

• An NCIS* repeat (12.27 million, 2.4/6 in 18-49) had the largest audience of the hour.
• The Biggest Loser (10.2 million, 4.3/11) was a close winner.
• Both Bones* (2.0/5) and Just for Laughs (1.8/5) drew 6.4 million.
• Coverage of the New Hampshire primaries (1.6/4) informed 5 million.
• The two-hour premiere of One Tree Hill (1.5/4) attracted 3.5 million.

9pm

• House* (10.8 million, 3.6/9 in 18-49) built upon its lead-in.
• The People’s Choice Awards (6 million, 1.6/4) was not the choice for viewers last night.
• According to Jim (1.2/3) entertained 4.5 million.  About 3.5 million welcomed back the return of Carpoolers (1.1/3).

10pm

• Law and Order: SVU (5.1/14 in 18-49) killed the competition with its 15.2 million viewers.
• Cashmere Mafia* (1.0/3) topped off the evening with 3.3 million.

*denotes repeat