Despite the continuation of newbies Duel and Choirs, repeats on CBS were the most appealing thing of the evening.

8pm

• Clash of the Choirs (8.3 million, 2.4/7 in 18-49) found 600,000 more followers.
• Duel (7.4 million, 2.2/7) was practically even with yesterday.
• Frosty the Snowman* (7.6 million, 2.4/8) and Frosty Returns* (7 million, 2.1/6) found more kids to entertain.
• Back to You* (1.6/5) was up almost 600,000; ‘Til Death (5.2 million, 1.8/5) gained almost 1 million.
• Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants (1.8 million, 0.8/2) lost 700,000.

9pm

• Criminal Minds* (11.6 million, 2.9/8 in 18-49) was easily the hour’s top performer.
• Private Practice* (1.7/5) came in second with 5.5 million.
• Kitchen Nightmares* (2.1/6) grossed out 4.5 million.
• About 1.8 million saw Blair’s father return on Gossip Girl (0.8/2).

10pm

• CSI: NY* (2.9/8 in 18-49) was down about 3 million from last week.
• A Holiday Celebration at Ford’s Theatre (1.2/3) dazzled 4.9 million.
• Journeyman (1.7/5) closed shop with 4.6 million.

*denotes repeat

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