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Primetime Broadcast Ratings, April 1, 2009

christine — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:49:03 +0000

FOX’s “American Idol-Wednesday” claimed the top slot in Nielsen’s ranking of the top primetime telecasts on broadcast TV for April 1, 2009. The show drew just over 24.3 million average viewers Wednesday evening.

CBS’s “I Get That A Lot(S)-04/01/2009″ and “CSI: NY” rounded out the top three with 10.4 and 10.1 million average viewers respectively.

Rank	Program	Network	Viewers (P2+)
1	AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY	FOX	24,342,000
2	I GET THAT A LOT(S)-04/01/2009	CBS	10,350,000
3	CSI: NY	CBS	10,060,000
4	CRIMINAL MINDS	CBS	10,030,000
5	LOST	ABC	9,574,000
6	LIE TO ME	FOX	9,180,000
7	LAW AND ORDER	NBC	6,340,000
8	LIFE	NBC	5,697,000
9	LIFE ON MARS	ABC	5,639,000
10	MANANA PARA SIEMPRE WED	UNI	5,522,000
Source: The Nielsen Company (April 1, 2009).

Overall, FOX won the night with an average audience of almost 16.8 million viewers, while CBS took second place with almost 10.1 million average viewers. ABC and NBC claimed third and fourth places with roughly 6.7 and 5.7 million average viewers, respectively. UNI and the TEL followed in fifth and sixth places with average audiences of roughly 4.8 million and 2.7 million average viewers, respectively.

Primetime Broadcast Ratings, March 25, 2009

christine — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:12:50 +0000

FOX’s “American Idol-Wednesday” was the number one ranked primetime telecast on broadcast TV for Wednesday, March 25, 2008. The program had approximately 26.0 million average viewers.

CBS’s “Criminal Minds” and “CSI: NY” were the number two and three ranked primetime telecasts with approximately 14.4 and 12.6 million average viewers.

Rank	Program	Network	Viewers (P2+)
1	AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY	FOX	26,025,000
2	CRIMINAL MINDS	CBS	14,358,000
3	CSI: NY	CBS	12,636,000
4	LOST	ABC	9,036,000
5	SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS WE-SP(S)-03/25/2009	CBS	8,067,000
6	LAW AND ORDER	NBC	7,328,000
7	MANANA PARA SIEMPRE WED	UNI	5,684,000
8	LIFE ON MARS	ABC	5,516,000
9	SCRUBS-WED 8PM	ABC	5,267,000
10	CUIDADO CON EL ANGEL WED	UNI	5,237,000
Source: The Nielsen Company (March 25, 2009).

Overall, FOX won the night with an average audience of almost 26.0 million viewers,
while CBS took second place with almost 11.7 million average viewers. ABC and NBC
claimed third and fourth places with roughly 6.5 million and 4.8 million average viewers,
respectively. UNI and the CW followed in fifth and sixth places with average
audiences of roughly 4.6 million and 1.8 million average viewers, respectively.

Primetime Broadcast Ratings, March 4, 2009

christine — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:58:12 +0000

FOX’s “American Idol-Wednesday” claimed the top slot in Nielsen’s ranking of the top primetime telecasts on broadcast TV for March 4, 2009. The show drew just over 22.8 million average viewers Wednesday night.

CBS’s “CSI: NY” was the second-ranked program with 10.8 million average viewers while ABC’s
“LOST” rounded out the top three with 10.7 millon average viewers respectively.

Rank	Program	Network	Viewers (P2+)
1	AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY	FOX	22,776,000
2	CSI: NY	CBS	10,831,000
3	LOST	ABC	10,650,000
4	LIE TO ME	FOX	10,200,000
5	CRIMINAL MINDS	CBS	10,145,000
6	KNIGHT RIDER	NBC	5,679,000
7	LAW AND ORDER	NBC	5,646,000
8	LIFE ON MARS	ABC	5,336,000
9	OLD CHRISTINE	CBS	5,206,000
10	GARY UNMARRIED	CBS	5,107,000
Source: The Nielsen Company (March 4, 2009).

Overall, FOX won the night with an average audience of almost 16.5 million viewers, while CBS took second place with almost 8.7 million average viewers. ABC and NBC claimed third and fourth places with roughly 6.9 and 5.2 million average viewers. UNI and the CW followed in fifth and sixth places with average audiences of roughly 4.3 million and 3.9 million average viewers, respectively.

Primetime Broadcast Ratings, February 18, 2009

christine — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:03:21 +0000

FOX’s “American Idol-Wednesday” was the number one-ranked primetime telecast on broadcast
TV for Wednesday, February 18, 2009 with approximately 24.8 million average viewers.

CBS’s “Criminal Minds” and “CSI: NY” rounded out the top three with approximately 14.5 and 12.3
million average viewers respectively.

Rank	Program	Network	Viewers (P2+)
1	AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY	FOX	24,790,000
2	CRIMINAL MINDS	CBS	14,536,000
3	CSI: NY	CBS	12,331,000
4	LOST	ABC	11,406,000
5	LIE TO ME	FOX	11,090,000
6	LAW AND ORDER	NBC	7,227,000
7	OLD CHRISTINE	CBS	6,723,000
8	GARY UNMARRIED	CBS	6,496,000
9	FUEGO EN LA SANGRE WED	UNI	6,279,000
10	LIFE ON MARS	ABC	5,477,000
Source: The Nielsen Company (February 18, 2009).

Overall, FOX won the night with an average audience of almost 18.1 million viewers,
while CBS took second place with almost 11.2 million average viewers. ABC and NBC
claimed third and fourth places with roughly 7.5 million and 5.9 million average viewers,
respectively. UNI and the TEL followed in fifth and sixth places with average
audiences of roughly 4.9 million and 1.2 million average viewers, respectively.

Primetime Broadcast Ratings, February 4, 2009

christine — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:58:26 +0000

FOX’s “American Idol-Wednesday” and “Lie To Me” were the number one and two-ranked primetime telecasts on broadcast TV for Wednesday, February 4, 2009 with 26.4 and 13.0 million average viewers.

ABC’s “Lost” rounded out the top three with 11.0 million average viewers respectively.

Rank	Program	Network	Viewers (P2+)
1	AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY	FOX	26,384,000
2	LIE TO ME	FOX	12,993,000
3	LOST	ABC	11,012,000
4	LAW AND ORDER	NBC	8,636,000
5	CRIMINAL MINDS – 8PM SPCL(S)-02/04/2009	CBS	8,384,000
6	CSI: NY	CBS	7,533,000
7	LIFE	NBC	6,733,000
8	KATIE COURIC: GRAMMY SPCL(S)-02/04/2009	CBS	6,551,000
9	FUEGO EN LA SANGRE WED	UNI	6,021,000
10	LIFE ON MARS	ABC	5,763,000
Source: The Nielsen Company (February 4, 2009).

Overall, FOX won the night with an average audience of almost 19.7 million viewers,
while CBS took second place with almost 7.5 million average viewers. ABC and NBC
claimed third and fourth places with roughly 7.2 million and 6.8 million average viewers.
UNI and the TEL followed in fifth and sixth places with average audiences of roughly 5.0 million
and 1.3 million average viewers, respectively.

Primetime Broadcast Ratings, January 28, 2009

christine — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 11:31:55 +0000

FOX’s “American Idol-Wednesday” and “Lie To Me” were the number one and two-ranked primetime telecasts on broadcast TV for Wednesday, January 28, 2009 with 27.4 and 12.2 million average viewers.

ABC’s “Lost” rounded out the top three with 11.2 million average viewers respectively.

Rank	Program	Network	Viewers (P2+)
1	AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY	FOX	27,364,000
2	LIE TO ME	FOX	12,205,000
3	LOST	ABC	11,226,000
4	CRIMINAL MINDS	CBS	10,229,000
5	CSI: NY	CBS	9,355,000
6	LAW AND ORDER	NBC	8,964,000
7	LAW AND ORDER:SVU 9P	NBC	6,380,000
8	KNIGHT RIDER	NBC	6,229,000
9	LIFE ON MARS	ABC	6,220,000
10	CBS EVE NWS PRIME SPECIAL(S)-01/28/2009	CBS	6,027,000
Source: The Nielsen Company (January 28, 2009).

Overall, FOX won the night with an average audience of almost 19.8 million viewers,
while CBS took second place with almost 8.3 million average viewers. ABC and NBC
claimed third and fourth places with roughly 7.6 million and 7.2 million average viewers.
UNI and the TEL followed in fifth and sixth places with average audiences of roughly 5.0 million and 1.9 million average viewers, respectively.

Primetime Broadcast Ratings, November 20, 2008

christine — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:26:49 +0000

CBS’s “CSI” and “Survivor: Gabon” were the number one and number three-ranked primetime
telecasts on broadcast TV for Thursday, November 20, 2008.

ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” was sandwiched in between the two, in second place.

Rank	Program	Network	Viewers (P2+)
1	CSI	CBS	18,446,000
2	GREY’S ANATOMY-THU 9PM	ABC	15,913,000
3	SURVIVOR: GABON	CBS	12,502,000
4	ELEVENTH HOUR	CBS	10,584,000
5	E.R.	NBC	8,884,000
6	OFFICE	NBC	8,309,000
7	UGLY BETTY	ABC	8,308,000
8	LIFE ON MARS	ABC	7,765,000
9	30 ROCK	NBC	7,079,000
10	MY NAME IS EARL	NBC	6,608,000
Source: The Nielsen Company (November 20, 2008).

Overall, CBS won the night with an average audience of almost 13.9 million viewers,
while ABC took second place with almost 11.0 million average viewers. NBC and FOX
claimed third and fourth places with roughly 7.5 million and 4.5 million average viewers,
respectively. UNI and the CW followed in fifth and sixth places with average
audiences of roughly 4.3 million and 3.8 million average viewers, respectively.

Primetime Broadcast Ratings, November 13, 2008

christine — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:55:44 +0000

CBS’s “CSI” and “Survivor: Gabon” were the number one-ranked and number three-ranked primetime telecasts on broadcast TV for Thursday, November 13, 2008.

ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” was sandwiched in between the two, in secone place.

Rank	Program	Network	Viewers (P2+)
1	CSI	CBS	19,050,000
2	GREY’S ANATOMY-THU 9PM	ABC	14,902,000
3	SURVIVOR: GABON	CBS	12,885,000
4	ELEVENTH HOUR	CBS	11,627,000
5	E.R.	NBC	9,900,000
6	OFFICE	NBC	8,296,000
7	UGLY BETTY	ABC	8,247,000
8	LIFE ON MARS	ABC	7,968,000
9	30 ROCK	NBC	7,602,000
10	MY NAME IS EARL	NBC	7,045,000
Source: The Nielsen Company (November 13, 2008).

Overall, CBS won the night with an average audience of almost 14.6 million viewers,
while ABC took second place with almost 10.4 million average viewers. NBC and FOX
claimed third and fourth places with roughly 8.0 million and 4.7 million average viewers,
respectively. CW and the MNT followed in fifth and sixth places with average
audiences of roughly 3.3 million and 1.5 million average viewers, respectively.

Primetime Broadcast Ratings, October 30, 2008

admin — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:00:02 +0000

CBS’s “CSI” and “Survivor: Gabon” were the number one- and number three-ranked primetime telecasts on broadcast TV for Thursday, October 30, 2008.

ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” was sandwiched in between the two, in second place.

The season premiere of NBC’s “30 Rock” also made the top 10.

Rank	Program	Network	Viewers (P2+)
1	CSI	CBS	19,098,000
2	GREY’S ANATOMY-THU 9PM	ABC	15,319,000
3	SURVIVOR: GABON	CBS	13,015,000
4	ELEVENTH HOUR	CBS	11,248,000
5	OFFICE	NBC	9,514,000
6	E.R.	NBC	9,192,000
7	30 ROCK	NBC	8,663,000
8	UGLY BETTY	ABC	8,550,000
9	LIFE ON MARS	ABC	8,139,000
10	MY NAME IS EARL	NBC	6,269,000
Source: The Nielsen Company (October 30, 2008).

Overall, CBS won the night with an average audience of almost 14.5 million viewers, while ABC took second place with just over 10.7 million average viewers. NBC and Univision claimed third and fourth places with roughly 8 million and 4.5 million average viewers, respectively. The CW and FOX followed in fifth and sixth places with average audiences of roughly 3.9 million and 3.7 million average viewers, respectively.

Primetime Broadcast Ratings, October 23, 2008

admin — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:00:24 +0000

CBS’s “CSI” and “Survivor: Gabon” were the number one- and number three-ranked primetime telecasts on broadcast TV for Thursday, October 23, 2008.

ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” was sandwiched in between the two, in second place.

Game two of the MLB World Series, which aired on FOX, claimed fourth place, with almost 12.8 million viewers, on average.

Rank	Program	Network	Viewers (P2+)
1	CSI	CBS	19,492,000
2	GREY’S ANATOMY-THU 9PM	ABC	14,451,000
3	SURVIVOR: GABON	CBS	13,309,000
4	FOX WORLD SERIES GAME 2(S)-10/23/2008	FOX	12,777,000
5	ELEVENTH HOUR	CBS	11,849,000
6	E.R.	NBC	8,818,000
7	SNL:WKND UPDT 10/23(S)-10/23/2008	NBC	8,796,000
8	UGLY BETTY	ABC	8,704,000
9	OFFICE	NBC	7,976,000
10	LIFE ON MARS	ABC	7,861,000
Source: The Nielsen Company (October 23, 2008).

Overall, CBS won the night with an average audience of almost 15 million viewers, while FOX took second place with just over 12 million average viewers. ABC and NBC claimed third and fourth places with roughly 10.4 million and 7.6 million average viewers, respectively. Univision and the CW followed in fifth and sixth places with average audiences of roughly 4.8 million and 3.7 million viewers, respectively.