Thursday Ratings: ‘Lost’ Passengers Are Found
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Apprentice, The - Donald, Lost, My Name Is Earl, The Office, Ratings,
The Season Four premiere of Lost received a very warm welcome. As a result, the debut of Eli Stone also got off to a fine start.
8pm
- About 13.1 million got caught up with the Lost recaps (4.9/13 in 18-49).
- Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader? (10.6 million, 3.1/8) did about the same as last week.
- CSI: NY* (8.8 million, 1.9/5) was up just a bit.
- My Name Is Earl* (5.3 million, 2.2/6) started NBC‘s night off on a slow note; The Office* (4.5 million, 1.9/5) went downhill from there.
- Smallville (3.8 million, 1.6/4) looked a lot bigger this week.
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Wednesday Ratings: FOX Wins An Easy Fight
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Lost, Ratings,
A field full of repeats didn’t stand much of a chance against FOX‘s latest powerful lineup.
8pm
- American Idol (25.3 million, 9.9/26 in 18-49) sent 1.5 million viewers home.
- Wife Swap (5.8 million, 2.2/6) made a slight improvement.
- The New Adventures of Old Christine* (1.4/4) averaged 4.9 million over the hour.
- Crowned (1.2 million, 0.5/1) lost a little of last week’s sparkle.
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Thursday Ratings: ‘Chuck’ Outsmarted By ‘5th Grader’
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, Sci-Fi/Horror, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Apprentice, The - Donald, Grey’s Anatomy, Ratings,
Two new episodes of Chuck couldn’t help NBC in the ratings race. When the smoke cleared, CBS was left standing with the viewers while FOX was holding tight to the demos.
8pm
- Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (3.2/9 in 18-49) averaged 10.3 million over its two hours.
- The last new episode of Ugly Betty (2.9/8) closed up shop with 8.9 million viewers.
- CSI: NY* (8.6 million, 1.8/5) was down 500,000 from last week’s Trace.
- The first hour of Chuck (2.7/7) debuted with 6.9 million.
- Smallville* (2.1 million, 0.8/2) lost 600,000 from one week ago.
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Wednesday Ratings: FOX Delivers With ‘Truth’
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Games, Music, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, American Idol, Ratings,
Finally, American Idol is no longer responsible for carrying a whole network. With assistance from Truth, FOX notched another victory in its ratings belt.
8pm
- American Idol (26.8 million, 10.8/28 in 18-49) was down 3.5 mill from last Wednesday.
- Deal or No Deal (13.8 million, 3.7/10) scored another 2 million from the banker.
- Wife Swap (5.6 million, 1.9/5) traded up for another 400,000.
- Power of 10 (3.9 million, 0.9/2) weakened by a million.
- Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants (1.5 million, 0.7/2) did about the same.
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Wednesday Ratings: ‘Cashmere Mafia’ Tanks In Regular Slot
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,
Up against the Law and Order and CSI franchises, Cashmere shrunk from its Sunday debut. By night’s end, NBC was the winner with both the viewers and the demos.
8pm
- Deal or No Deal (13.6 million, 3.6/10 in 18-49) made mincemeat out of the hour’s competition.
- Wife Swap (7.8 million, 3.0/8) was a distant second in viewers.
- Power of 10’s 6.1 million (1.7/5) lacked impact.
- A Back to You* block (1.4/4) turned in 4.2 million.
- Crowned: The Mother of All Pageant‘s 1.8 million (0.7/2) lacked lustre.
9pm
- Criminal Minds (14.6 million, 3.9/10 in 18-49) was the evening’s strongest performer.
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (9.6 million, 2.5/6) had decent debut numbers.
- Supernanny (8.9 million, 3.6/9) built upon its lead-in.
- Two episodes of ‘Til Death* (1.4/4) averaged 3.6 million.
- Gossip Girl (1.1/3) gave 2.3 million something to talk about.
10pm
- CSI: NY (11.6 million, 3.5/9 in 18-49) scored a narrow victory at 10pm.
- Law & Order: SVU (3.1/9) fell behind with just 11 million.
- Cashmere Mafia (6.2 million, 2.3/6) dropped nearly 40% from its Sunday premiere.
*denotes repeat
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Wednesday Ratings: Viewers Prefer CBS Leftovers
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Games, Kids, Music, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, Ratings,
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.)
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Wednesday Ratings: All Eyes on ‘CSI: New York’
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Games, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Ratings,
It was a tight race between the Peacock and Eye networks. CBS had the slight edge with the viewers; NBC tied in the demos.
8pm
- Another 2-hour Deal or No Deal (3.6/9 in 18-49) roped in 13.17 million.
- The Kid Nation finale (2.1/6) closed off with 7.45 million.
- Pushing Daisies (2.3/7) delighted 6.85 million.
- Approximately 5.49 million saw Saleisha win on America’s Next Top Model (2.6/8).
- Back to You* (4.25 million, 1.5/5) and ‘Til Death* (4.18 million, 1.7/5) were both down about 1 million from last week.
9pm
- A new episode of Criminal Minds (3.7/10 in 18-49) drew 14.17 million.
- Kitchen Nightmares (2.9/8) ended its season with 6.12 million viewers.
- A Private Practice* (1.6/5) repeat treated 4.86 million.
- The debut of Crowned: The Mother of All Pageants (2.46 million, 1.1/3) lost half of its lead-in.
10pm
- CSI: NY (14.25 million, 4.0/12 in 18-49) was the evening’s best performer.
- Dateline (2.7/8) marked its return with 8.73 million viewers.
- Dirty Sexy Money* (1.2/4) ended the night with 3.77 million.
*denotes repeat
(You can review last Wednesday’s ratings here.)
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Wednesday Ratings: Two Networks Split Another Evening
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Drama, Food & Home, Games, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Ratings,
Thanks to repeats on CBS, Private Practice rebounded with the 18-49 crowd. ABC ended off the night with the best demos while NBC had the largest audience.
8pm
- A 2-hour Deal or No Deal (11.5 million, 2.9/8 in 18-49) was the night’s top draw.
- Santa Claus is Coming to Town (3.4/9) entertained 9.4 million.
- Kid Nation (7.2 million, 2.1/6) remained even with last week.
- A repeat of Back to You* (1.8/5) gained 5.5 million; ‘Til Death* (5.12 million, 1.8/5) had slightly less.
- America’s Next Top Model (4.6 million, 2.3/6) was down about 400,000.
9pm
- A new episode of Private Practice (10.3 million, 3.8/10 in 18-49) had the night’s best demos.
- Criminal Minds* (9.4 million, 2.5/6) lost 7 million from last week.
- Kitchen Nightmares* (5.3 million, 2.6/7) was down 1.7 million.
- Gossip Girl (2.49 million, 1.2/3) saw a 500,000 decrease.
10pm
- CSI: NY* (10.3 million, 2.7/8 in 18-49 demo) was the hour’s top draw.
- Life (7.6 million, 2.57) saw a 1.3 million increase from last week.
- Dirty Sexy Money (6.9 million, 2.4/7) was down just slightly.
*denotes repeat
(You can review last week’s ratings here.)
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Wednesday Ratings: ‘Shrek’ Draws Ogre Fans
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Action, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Prime Time, Reality, Specials, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Ratings,
ABC’s ratings last night had others green with envy. Although the network was narrowly bested in the viewers, it dominated in the demos.
8pm
- Approx. 21.1 million gathered for the Shrek the Halls (7.2/20 in 18-49 demo) holiday special.
- The animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (18.7 million, 6.8/17) kept most of its lead-in.
- A Christmas in Rockefeller Center (2.0/5) dazzled 9 million.
- Kid Nation (2.1/6) pulled in 7.3 million for CBS.
- A full hour of ‘Til Death (2.3/6) averaged 6 million.
- About 5.03 million saw Heather kicked off on America’s Next Top Model (2.4/7).
9pm
- Criminal Minds (16.3 million, 4.5/11) rose 440,000 thou to win the hour.
- Pushing Daisies (10.2 million, 3.8/9) had animated lead-ins to thank for its 2.6 million boost.
- Kitchen Nightmares (3.3/8) reached an impressive 7 million.
- Bionic Woman (6 million, 2.2/5) plummeted 300,000.
- Gossip Girl (1.4/3) rounded off the hour with 3 million.
10pm
- Although down 330,000, CSI: NY (4.1/11 in 18-49 demo) was still the hour’s top draw.
- Dirty Sexy Money (7.1 million, 2.6/7) saw a 630,000 increase.
- Life (2.2/6) felt lifeless at 6.3 million.
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Wednesday Ratings: ‘Bionic Woman’ Hits New Low
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Drama, Kids, Prime Time, Reality, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, The CW, America’s Next Top Model, Ratings,
CBS pulled off a major coup last night and stole a demo victory from Private Practice. The Eye network also had the largest audience overall.
8pm
- Pushing Daisies (3.1/9 in 18-49 demo) delighted 8.9 million fans.
- Kid Nation (2.4/7) came in second with 7.5 million.
- Back to You (7.3 million, 2.5/7) and ‘Til Death (7.4 million, 2.7/7) were both up about 900,000.
- Phenomenon (6.2 million, 2.0/6) was even with last week.
- America’s Next Top Model (5.3 million, 2.6/7) was up nearly 300,000.
9pm
- Criminal Minds (15.7 million, 4.3/11 in 18-49) had the night’s largest demos and audience.
- Private Practice (11.4 million, 4.2/10) was up about 220,000.
- Kitchen Nightmares (3.2/8) soared to 7 million viewers.
- Bionic Woman (6.3 million, 2.5/6) had its worst demo performance to date.
- Gossip Girl (2.9 million, 1.4/4) bumped up over 400,000 from last week.
10pm
- CSI: NY (13 million, 3.8/10 in 18-49 demo) easily took the hour in both categories.
- Dirty Sexy Money (8.1 million, 2.9/8) dropped about 180,000 viewers.
- Life (6.9 million, 2.5/7) raked in another 530,000.
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