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TV Ratings: ABC Dances Away With Tuesday Win
CBS still gets strong numbers from 'NCIS' and 'The Mentalist'
November 26, 2008
Fast National ratings for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008.
The two-hour finale of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" made all the difference on Tuesday night.
Overall, ABC averaged a 10.7 rating/17 share for the evening,comfortably beating the 9.2/14 for CBS and FOX's 6.3/10. NBC's 4.6/7 was good for fourth, while The CW's 0.7/1 barely registered.
ABC also won among adults 18-49, though the network's 4.5 rating in the key demo barely beat the 4.4 rating for FOX. CBS' 3.2 rating and the 2.8 rating for NBC followed. The CW had a 0.4 rating for the night.
CBS began the night in first with the 11.2/18 for "NCIS." FOX was second with a 7.4/12 for an extra-long "House." ABC's broadcast of the annual Charlie Brown special did a 6.1/10, better than NBC's "Biggest Loser: Families Edition." The CW's broadcast of "How to Deal" had a 0.8/1.
The first hour of ABC's "Dancing" finale had a 12.0/18 in the 9 p.m. hour, as CBS fell to second with a 9.7/15 for "The Mentalist." Despite the boost from the "House" overrun, "Fringe" did only a 5.2/8 for FOX, topping the 4.2/6 for NBC's "Biggest Loser." The CW's "How to Deal" was fifth.
The conclusion of the "Dancing" finale improved to a 14.0/23 in the 10 p.m. hour for ABC. CBS' "Without a Trace" was a distant second with a 6.6/11. NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" trailed.
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CBS still gets strong numbers from 'NCIS' and 'The Mentalist'
November 26, 2008
Fast National ratings for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2008.
The two-hour finale of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars" made all the difference on Tuesday night.
Overall, ABC averaged a 10.7 rating/17 share for the evening,comfortably beating the 9.2/14 for CBS and FOX's 6.3/10. NBC's 4.6/7 was good for fourth, while The CW's 0.7/1 barely registered.
ABC also won among adults 18-49, though the network's 4.5 rating in the key demo barely beat the 4.4 rating for FOX. CBS' 3.2 rating and the 2.8 rating for NBC followed. The CW had a 0.4 rating for the night.
CBS began the night in first with the 11.2/18 for "NCIS." FOX was second with a 7.4/12 for an extra-long "House." ABC's broadcast of the annual Charlie Brown special did a 6.1/10, better than NBC's "Biggest Loser: Families Edition." The CW's broadcast of "How to Deal" had a 0.8/1.
The first hour of ABC's "Dancing" finale had a 12.0/18 in the 9 p.m. hour, as CBS fell to second with a 9.7/15 for "The Mentalist." Despite the boost from the "House" overrun, "Fringe" did only a 5.2/8 for FOX, topping the 4.2/6 for NBC's "Biggest Loser." The CW's "How to Deal" was fifth.
The conclusion of the "Dancing" finale improved to a 14.0/23 in the 10 p.m. hour for ABC. CBS' "Without a Trace" was a distant second with a 6.6/11. NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" trailed.
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Did anyone watch Rosie Live tonight?(I only flipped by, not much for variety shows) I've been reading reviews all over the internet and have yet to find one positive one, with many saying it's the worst show they've ever seen. 
...Which probably means it'll be a hit in the ratings and NBC will make it a regular thing.
...Which probably means it'll be a hit in the ratings and NBC will make it a regular thing.
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I made sure I did not watch it. I have never liked Rosie.
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Brent wrote:Did anyone watch Rosie Live tonight?(I only flipped by, not much for variety shows) I've been reading reviews all over the internet and have yet to find one positive one, with many saying it's the worst show they've ever seen.
...Which probably means it'll be a hit in the ratings and NBC will make it a regular thing.
No surprise, Rosie O'Donnell the most repulsive, intolerable person alive.
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TV Ratings: 'Criminal Minds' Steals Wednesday for CBS
CBS also led in the adult 18-49 demo
November 27, 2008
Fast National ratings for Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
Despite softer pre-holiday viewing, CBS still easily won the ratings war on Wednesday night.
Overall, CBS averaged an 6.9 rating/12 share, ahead of the almost tied ABC, 4.7/8, and FOX, 4.6/8. NBC took fourth with a 3.9/7, while The CW stayed firmly in fifth with a 0.6/1.
It was a similar story in the adult 18-49 demographic, with CBS winning with a 2.9 rating. FOX caught second place with a 2.2, giving third place with a 2.0 rating. NBC's 1.5 rating took fourth, ahead of 0.4 rating for The CW.
FOX started the night in first place with a 6.1/11 for "Bones." CBS' comedies "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and "Gary Unmarried" did a 4.8/9 for the hour. Over on NBC, "Rosie's Variety Show" was third, 3.5/6, with ABC's "Pushing Daisies" only pulling in a 2.7/5 for fourth. A "Stylista" repeat finished last.
In the 9 o'clock hour, CBS pushed to first with a 8.5/15 for "Criminal Minds." ABC took second with a 4.1/7 for "Private Practice," just nipping NBC's third place, 4.0/7, with "Deal or Not Deal." A "House" repeat on FOX scored a 3.1/5 for fourth. The new "Stylista" episode did worse than the repeat an hour earlier, only scoring a 0.5/1.
In the 10 p.m. hour, ABC's "Barbara Walters Special" in which she interviewed president-elect Barack Obama and his family tied with CBS' "CSI: NY" with a 7.4/13. NBC's "Law & Order" trailed with a 4.2/7.
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CBS also led in the adult 18-49 demo
November 27, 2008
Fast National ratings for Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2008.
Despite softer pre-holiday viewing, CBS still easily won the ratings war on Wednesday night.
Overall, CBS averaged an 6.9 rating/12 share, ahead of the almost tied ABC, 4.7/8, and FOX, 4.6/8. NBC took fourth with a 3.9/7, while The CW stayed firmly in fifth with a 0.6/1.
It was a similar story in the adult 18-49 demographic, with CBS winning with a 2.9 rating. FOX caught second place with a 2.2, giving third place with a 2.0 rating. NBC's 1.5 rating took fourth, ahead of 0.4 rating for The CW.
FOX started the night in first place with a 6.1/11 for "Bones." CBS' comedies "The New Adventures of Old Christine" and "Gary Unmarried" did a 4.8/9 for the hour. Over on NBC, "Rosie's Variety Show" was third, 3.5/6, with ABC's "Pushing Daisies" only pulling in a 2.7/5 for fourth. A "Stylista" repeat finished last.
In the 9 o'clock hour, CBS pushed to first with a 8.5/15 for "Criminal Minds." ABC took second with a 4.1/7 for "Private Practice," just nipping NBC's third place, 4.0/7, with "Deal or Not Deal." A "House" repeat on FOX scored a 3.1/5 for fourth. The new "Stylista" episode did worse than the repeat an hour earlier, only scoring a 0.5/1.
In the 10 p.m. hour, ABC's "Barbara Walters Special" in which she interviewed president-elect Barack Obama and his family tied with CBS' "CSI: NY" with a 7.4/13. NBC's "Law & Order" trailed with a 4.2/7.
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TV Ratings: NFL Runs Past Sunday Competition
CBS wins the night thanks to the late-afternoon overrun
Fast National ratings for Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008
The National Football League brought ratings bounty to two networks Sunday, but CBS got the biggest share of the Nielsen pie.
CBS led the ratings pack for the night with a 9.1 rating/14 share, topping NBC's 7.2/11 (both networks carried live NFL games, so their numbers will change some in the final nationals). ABC was right behind in third at 7.1/11. FOX, 3.3/6, finished a distant fourth, while The CW's "new" Sunday lineup, consisting entirely of reruns, managed only a 0.8/1.
NBC led the adults 18-49 demographic with a 4.3 rating, narrowly beating CBS' 4.1. ABC took third at 3.7. FOX averaged 2.4 and The CW 0.4.
The end of a highly watched Pittsburgh Steelers- New England Patriots game and "60 Minutes" averaged a 13.1/21 for CBS at 7 p.m. "America's Funniest Home Videos" drew a 5.1/8 for ABC. NBC's " Football Night in America," 4.0/6, came in third, ahead of a pair of "King of the Hill" repeats on FOX. The CW got a meager 0.8/1 from a first-season episode of " Jericho."
The football bounce kept CBS on top at 8 p.m. as "60 Minutes" and "The Amazing Race" combined for a 9.4/14. NBC moved up to second (and led among adults 18-49) with "Sunday Night Football," 7.5/11. " Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," 6.7/11, snagged third for ABC. " The Simpsons," 4.4/7, and "King of the Hill," 3.6/5, were fourth for FOX. The CW aired the movie "Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course."
" Desperate Housewives," 9.8/14, moved ABC past NBC's NFL game, 9.4/14, at 9 p.m. CBS dropped to third as "The Amazing Race" and " Cold Case" averaged 7.1/10. A "Family Guy" rerun and "American Dad" scored a 3.7/5 for FOX. The CW's movie trailed.
At 10 p.m., "Sunday Night Football," featuring the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, earned an 8.1/13 for NBC. "Cold Case" and " The Unit" scored a 6.9/11 for CBS, edging the 6.7/11 for " Brothers & Sisters" on ABC.
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CBS wins the night thanks to the late-afternoon overrun
Fast National ratings for Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008
The National Football League brought ratings bounty to two networks Sunday, but CBS got the biggest share of the Nielsen pie.
CBS led the ratings pack for the night with a 9.1 rating/14 share, topping NBC's 7.2/11 (both networks carried live NFL games, so their numbers will change some in the final nationals). ABC was right behind in third at 7.1/11. FOX, 3.3/6, finished a distant fourth, while The CW's "new" Sunday lineup, consisting entirely of reruns, managed only a 0.8/1.
NBC led the adults 18-49 demographic with a 4.3 rating, narrowly beating CBS' 4.1. ABC took third at 3.7. FOX averaged 2.4 and The CW 0.4.
The end of a highly watched Pittsburgh Steelers- New England Patriots game and "60 Minutes" averaged a 13.1/21 for CBS at 7 p.m. "America's Funniest Home Videos" drew a 5.1/8 for ABC. NBC's " Football Night in America," 4.0/6, came in third, ahead of a pair of "King of the Hill" repeats on FOX. The CW got a meager 0.8/1 from a first-season episode of " Jericho."
The football bounce kept CBS on top at 8 p.m. as "60 Minutes" and "The Amazing Race" combined for a 9.4/14. NBC moved up to second (and led among adults 18-49) with "Sunday Night Football," 7.5/11. " Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," 6.7/11, snagged third for ABC. " The Simpsons," 4.4/7, and "King of the Hill," 3.6/5, were fourth for FOX. The CW aired the movie "Crocodile Hunter: Collision Course."
" Desperate Housewives," 9.8/14, moved ABC past NBC's NFL game, 9.4/14, at 9 p.m. CBS dropped to third as "The Amazing Race" and " Cold Case" averaged 7.1/10. A "Family Guy" rerun and "American Dad" scored a 3.7/5 for FOX. The CW's movie trailed.
At 10 p.m., "Sunday Night Football," featuring the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, earned an 8.1/13 for NBC. "Cold Case" and " The Unit" scored a 6.9/11 for CBS, edging the 6.7/11 for " Brothers & Sisters" on ABC.
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TV Ratings: CBS Reruns Rise Monday
Overall numbers take a post-sweeps dive
With November sweeps over and "Dancing With the Stars" on its winter break, the Nielsen ratings took a plunge on Monday.
CBS ended the night on top, averaging a 6.5 rating/10 share and just under 10 million viewers. ABC finished second at 5.3/8. NBC, 4.0/6, beat out FOX, 3.6/5, for third, and The CW trailed with a 1.8/3.
CBS also led among adults 18-49 with a 2.9 rating, narrowly beating ABC's 2.7 and NBC's 2.6. FOX averaged 2.2 in the demographic, while The CW drew a 1.2.
A pair of Christmas specials, "Shrek the Halls" (6.2/10) and "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (6.1/9), put ABC on top at 8 p.m. Reruns of "The Big Bang Theory," 5.1/8, and "How I Met Your Mother," 5.2/8, came in second for CBS. "Chuck" earned a 4.5/7 for NBC. "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" was fourth for FOX, and "Gossip Girl" drew a 2.1/3 for The CW.
"Two and a Half Men," 8.6/13, and "Worst Week," 5.3/8, moved CBS to the lead at 9 p.m. "Heroes," 4.9/7, came in second for NBC (and led the hour among adults 18-49). An hour of "Samantha Who?," 4.3/6, suffered a letdown without a "Dancing" lead-in on ABC. "Prison Break" scored a 3.5/6 for FOX, while "Privileged" had a not-so-successful Monday tryout on The CW.
At 10 p.m., a "CSI: Miami" repeat delivered a 7.5/12 for CBS. "Boston Legal," 5.4/9, took second for ABC, doubling up on the 2.7/4 for "My Own Worst Enemy" on NBC.
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CBS ANNOUNCES MID-SEASON PROGRAMMING PLANS
"Flashpoint," Last Summer's Top Original Scripted Series, Returns Friday, Jan. 9, 9:00-10:00 PM
"Harper's Island," a 13-Episode Mystery Event, Premieres Thursday, April 9, 10:00-11:00 PM and Concludes Thursday, July 2
"Game Show in My Head," a New Game Show from Ashton Kutcher, Premieres Saturday, Jan. 3, 8:00-9:00 PM
"Survivor" Returns Thursday, Feb. 12, 8:00-9:00 PM
The 14th Edition of "The Amazing Race" Premieres Sunday, Feb. 15, 8:00-9:00 PM
CBS today announced mid-season schedule changes that include the return of the drama FLASHPOINT, the premiere of the mystery event HARPER'S ISLAND, the debut of the new game show GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD and the returns of the Network's reality hits SURVIVOR and THE AMAZING RACE.
FLASHPOINT, last summer's top original scripted series, premieres Friday, Jan. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
FLASHPOINT, starring Enrico Colantoni, Hu gh Dillon, Amy Jo Johnson, David Paetkau, Michael Cram, Sergio Di Zio, Ruth Marshall and Mark Taylor, depicts the emotional journey into the tough, risk-filled lives of a group of cops in the Strategic Response Unit (inspired by Toronto's Emergency Task Force).
FLASHPOINT is produced by Pink Sky Entertainment in association with CBS Paramount Network Television. Bill Mustos and Anne Marie La Traverse are executive producers.
HARPER'S ISLAND, a 13-episode mystery event, premieres Thursday, April 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and concludes Thursday, July 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). HARPER'S ISLAND is about a group of family and friends who travel to a secluded island for a destination wedding. They've come to laugh... to love... and, though they don't know it... to die. As the wedding festivities begin, friendships are tested and secrets exposed as a murderer claims victims, one by one, transforming the wedding week of fun and celebration into a terrifying struggle for survival. In every episode, someone is killed and every person is a suspect, from the wedding party to the island locals. By the end of the 13 episodes, all questions will be answered, the killer will be revealed and only a few will survive.
Jon Turteltaub ("Jericho") and Jeffrey Bell ("Alias," "Angel," "The X-Files") are executive producers for CBS Paramount Network Television in association with Junction Entertainment. Karim Zreik ("Jericho"), Dan Shotz ("Jericho") and Tyler Bensinger ("Cold Case") are co-executive producers and Ari Schlossberg ("Hide and Seek") is co-executive producer and creator.
GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD, a hidden camera game show from Ashton Kutcher, premieres Saturday, Jan. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). Ordinary people must perform extraordinary tasks on an unsuspecting public to win up to $50,000. Under the watchful eye of host Joe Rogan, each contestant performs five outrageous, embarrassing and hilarious tasks worth $5,000 each. In a no-holds-barred bonus round, each contestant has the chance to double their money up to $50,000.
GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD is from fox21, produced by Hat Trick Productions and Katalyst Films. Executive producers are Jimmy Mulville & Leon Wilde and Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg, Karey Burke and Michael Binkow.
The 18th edition of SURVIVOR premieres Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) while THE AMAZING RACE returns with its 14th edition on Sunday, Feb. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
Saturday, Effective Jan. 3
8:00-8:30 PM GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD (Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD (Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY
Friday, Effective Jan. 9
8:00-9:00 PM GHOST WHISPERER
9:00-10:00 PM FLASHPOINT (Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM NUMB3RS
Thursday, Effective Feb. 12
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR 18 (Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM CSI
10:00-11:00 PM ELEVENTH HOUR
Sunday, Effective Feb. 15
7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE 14 (Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM COLD CASE
10:00-11:00 PM THE UNIT
Thursday, Effective April 9
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM CSI
10:00-11:00 PM HARPER'S ISLAND (Series Debut)
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ABC ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATES FOR NEW DRAMAS
“CASTLE,” “CUPID” AND “THE UNUSUALS”
ABC News’ “Primetime: What Would You Do?” Returns Tuesday, January 6 at 10:00 p.m.
Three new dramas will be joining the ABC lineup: “Castle” on Monday, March 9 at 10:00 p.m.; “Cupid” on Tuesday, March 24 at 10:00 p.m.; and “The Unusuals” on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:00 p.m. In addition, ABC News’ “Primetime: What Would You Do?” will return on Tuesday, January 6 at 10:00 p.m. (all times ET).
“Castle” (MONDAYS AT 10:00PM ET/PT STARTING MARCH 9)
Wildly famous mystery novelist Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion, “Desperate Housewives”), who is bored with his own success, learns that a real-world copycat killer has started staging murder scenes depicted in his novels. Rick is soon questioned by NYPD Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic, “The Spirit”), a very bright, aggressive detective who keeps her investigations under tight rein. Rick and Kate’s styles instantly clash, yet sparks begin to fly, leading both to danger and a hint of romance as Castle steps in to help find the killer. And once that case is solved, he and Beckett build upon their new relationship as they look to solve strange homicides in New York – as much fun as one can have with death & murder. Castle is kept grounded by his Broadway diva mother, Martha Rodgers (Susan Sullivan, “Dharma and Greg”) and quick-witted teenage daughter Alexis (Molly Quinn, “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story”).
Also starring in the series are Ruben Santiago-Hudson (“Law & Order”) as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones (“Daddy Day Camp”) as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas (“Generation Kill”) as NYPD Detective Tony Esposito and Seamus Dever (“Army Wives”) as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.
“Castle” is produced by ABC Studios. Andrew Marlowe serves as executive producer/creator along with executive producers Armyan Bernstein, Barry Schindel, Rob Bowman and Laurie Zaks.
“Cupid” (TUESDAYS AT 10:00PM ET/PT STARTING MARCH 24)
“Cupid” is a romantic dramedy about Trevor Pierce (Bobby Cannavale, “Will & Grace”), a larger than life character who may or may not be the Roman god of love, Cupid, sent to earth to bring 100 couples together before he is allowed to return to Mt. Olympus. As fate would have it, Trevor is under the care of psychiatrist and self-help author Dr. Claire McCrae (Sarah Paulson, “The Spirit,” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip”), who is also dedicated to helping lonely hearts find their soul mates. When it comes to true love, Claire believes it’s all about friendship and compatibility, but for Trevor, heat and passion conquer all. Only time will tell who will win the battle for love.
“Cupid” stars Bobby Cannavale as Trevor, Sarah Paulson as Claire, Rick Gomez as Felix and Camille Guaty as Lita.
“Cupid” is produced by ABC Studios. Rob Thomas serves as executive producer/creator along with executive producers Jennifer Gwartz, Danielle Stokdyk, Dan Etheridge and Diane Ruggerio.
“The Unusuals” (WEDNESDAYS AT 10:00PM ET/PT STARTING APRIL 8)
In “The Unusuals,” it helps if a cop has a twisted sense of humor, because every moment could be your last. Just ask Casey Shraeger (Amber Tamblyn, “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”), who started her day as an NYPD vice detective before unexpectedly being transferred to the homicide division. She quickly realizes that, not only does everyone in her new department have a distinct sense of humor, but also their own dirty little secrets.
The series stars Amber Tamblyn as Detective Casey Shraeger, Jeremy Renner as Detective Jason Walsh, Harold Perrineau as Detective Leo Banks, Josh Close as Detective Henry Cole, Monique Gabriela Curnen as Detective Allison Beaumont, Kai Lennox as Detective Eddie Alvarez, with Terry Kinney as Sergeant Harvey Brown and Adam Goldberg as Detective Eric Delahoy.
Created by Noah Hawley, “The Unusuals” is executive-produced by Hawley, Robert DeLaurentis and Peter O'Fallon, with Peter Tolan as an executive consultant on the series, which is produced by 26 Keys, Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television for ABC.
“Primetime: What Would You Do?” (TUESDAYS AT 10:00PM ET/PT STARTING JANUARY 6)
Suppose you witnessed a stranger slip a suspicious powder into his date's drink – would you tell his date? What if you saw a deli cashier exhibit racial discrimination to a customer trying to place an order – how would you respond? Using hidden cameras, “Primetime: What Would You Do?” sets up everyday scenarios and then captures people’s reactions. Whether they’re compelled to act or mind their own business, John Quiñones reports on their split-second – and often surprising – decision-making process.
Often people speculate on how they might act in a difficult situation, but this series looks at how they actually do in the face of everyday dilemmas that test their character and values. According to a 2008 Columbia Journalism Review essay, “Primetime: What Would You Do?” is “the flip side of reality TV… rather than show how people act in manufactured situations when they know they’re being watched, they show us how people act when they don’t.”
Overall numbers take a post-sweeps dive
With November sweeps over and "Dancing With the Stars" on its winter break, the Nielsen ratings took a plunge on Monday.
CBS ended the night on top, averaging a 6.5 rating/10 share and just under 10 million viewers. ABC finished second at 5.3/8. NBC, 4.0/6, beat out FOX, 3.6/5, for third, and The CW trailed with a 1.8/3.
CBS also led among adults 18-49 with a 2.9 rating, narrowly beating ABC's 2.7 and NBC's 2.6. FOX averaged 2.2 in the demographic, while The CW drew a 1.2.
A pair of Christmas specials, "Shrek the Halls" (6.2/10) and "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (6.1/9), put ABC on top at 8 p.m. Reruns of "The Big Bang Theory," 5.1/8, and "How I Met Your Mother," 5.2/8, came in second for CBS. "Chuck" earned a 4.5/7 for NBC. "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" was fourth for FOX, and "Gossip Girl" drew a 2.1/3 for The CW.
"Two and a Half Men," 8.6/13, and "Worst Week," 5.3/8, moved CBS to the lead at 9 p.m. "Heroes," 4.9/7, came in second for NBC (and led the hour among adults 18-49). An hour of "Samantha Who?," 4.3/6, suffered a letdown without a "Dancing" lead-in on ABC. "Prison Break" scored a 3.5/6 for FOX, while "Privileged" had a not-so-successful Monday tryout on The CW.
At 10 p.m., a "CSI: Miami" repeat delivered a 7.5/12 for CBS. "Boston Legal," 5.4/9, took second for ABC, doubling up on the 2.7/4 for "My Own Worst Enemy" on NBC.
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CBS ANNOUNCES MID-SEASON PROGRAMMING PLANS
"Flashpoint," Last Summer's Top Original Scripted Series, Returns Friday, Jan. 9, 9:00-10:00 PM
"Harper's Island," a 13-Episode Mystery Event, Premieres Thursday, April 9, 10:00-11:00 PM and Concludes Thursday, July 2
"Game Show in My Head," a New Game Show from Ashton Kutcher, Premieres Saturday, Jan. 3, 8:00-9:00 PM
"Survivor" Returns Thursday, Feb. 12, 8:00-9:00 PM
The 14th Edition of "The Amazing Race" Premieres Sunday, Feb. 15, 8:00-9:00 PM
CBS today announced mid-season schedule changes that include the return of the drama FLASHPOINT, the premiere of the mystery event HARPER'S ISLAND, the debut of the new game show GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD and the returns of the Network's reality hits SURVIVOR and THE AMAZING RACE.
FLASHPOINT, last summer's top original scripted series, premieres Friday, Jan. 9 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT).
FLASHPOINT, starring Enrico Colantoni, Hu gh Dillon, Amy Jo Johnson, David Paetkau, Michael Cram, Sergio Di Zio, Ruth Marshall and Mark Taylor, depicts the emotional journey into the tough, risk-filled lives of a group of cops in the Strategic Response Unit (inspired by Toronto's Emergency Task Force).
FLASHPOINT is produced by Pink Sky Entertainment in association with CBS Paramount Network Television. Bill Mustos and Anne Marie La Traverse are executive producers.
HARPER'S ISLAND, a 13-episode mystery event, premieres Thursday, April 9 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and concludes Thursday, July 2 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT). HARPER'S ISLAND is about a group of family and friends who travel to a secluded island for a destination wedding. They've come to laugh... to love... and, though they don't know it... to die. As the wedding festivities begin, friendships are tested and secrets exposed as a murderer claims victims, one by one, transforming the wedding week of fun and celebration into a terrifying struggle for survival. In every episode, someone is killed and every person is a suspect, from the wedding party to the island locals. By the end of the 13 episodes, all questions will be answered, the killer will be revealed and only a few will survive.
Jon Turteltaub ("Jericho") and Jeffrey Bell ("Alias," "Angel," "The X-Files") are executive producers for CBS Paramount Network Television in association with Junction Entertainment. Karim Zreik ("Jericho"), Dan Shotz ("Jericho") and Tyler Bensinger ("Cold Case") are co-executive producers and Ari Schlossberg ("Hide and Seek") is co-executive producer and creator.
GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD, a hidden camera game show from Ashton Kutcher, premieres Saturday, Jan. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT). Ordinary people must perform extraordinary tasks on an unsuspecting public to win up to $50,000. Under the watchful eye of host Joe Rogan, each contestant performs five outrageous, embarrassing and hilarious tasks worth $5,000 each. In a no-holds-barred bonus round, each contestant has the chance to double their money up to $50,000.
GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD is from fox21, produced by Hat Trick Productions and Katalyst Films. Executive producers are Jimmy Mulville & Leon Wilde and Ashton Kutcher, Jason Goldberg, Karey Burke and Michael Binkow.
The 18th edition of SURVIVOR premieres Thursday, Feb. 12 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) while THE AMAZING RACE returns with its 14th edition on Sunday, Feb. 15 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT).
Saturday, Effective Jan. 3
8:00-8:30 PM GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD (Premiere)
8:30-9:00 PM GAME SHOW IN MY HEAD (Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM CRIMETIME SATURDAY
10:00-11:00 PM 48 HOURS MYSTERY
Friday, Effective Jan. 9
8:00-9:00 PM GHOST WHISPERER
9:00-10:00 PM FLASHPOINT (Premiere)
10:00-11:00 PM NUMB3RS
Thursday, Effective Feb. 12
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR 18 (Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM CSI
10:00-11:00 PM ELEVENTH HOUR
Sunday, Effective Feb. 15
7:00-8:00 PM 60 MINUTES
8:00-9:00 PM THE AMAZING RACE 14 (Premiere)
9:00-10:00 PM COLD CASE
10:00-11:00 PM THE UNIT
Thursday, Effective April 9
8:00-9:00 PM SURVIVOR
9:00-10:00 PM CSI
10:00-11:00 PM HARPER'S ISLAND (Series Debut)
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ABC ANNOUNCES PREMIERE DATES FOR NEW DRAMAS
“CASTLE,” “CUPID” AND “THE UNUSUALS”
ABC News’ “Primetime: What Would You Do?” Returns Tuesday, January 6 at 10:00 p.m.
Three new dramas will be joining the ABC lineup: “Castle” on Monday, March 9 at 10:00 p.m.; “Cupid” on Tuesday, March 24 at 10:00 p.m.; and “The Unusuals” on Wednesday, April 8 at 10:00 p.m. In addition, ABC News’ “Primetime: What Would You Do?” will return on Tuesday, January 6 at 10:00 p.m. (all times ET).
“Castle” (MONDAYS AT 10:00PM ET/PT STARTING MARCH 9)
Wildly famous mystery novelist Richard Castle (Nathan Fillion, “Desperate Housewives”), who is bored with his own success, learns that a real-world copycat killer has started staging murder scenes depicted in his novels. Rick is soon questioned by NYPD Detective Kate Beckett (Stana Katic, “The Spirit”), a very bright, aggressive detective who keeps her investigations under tight rein. Rick and Kate’s styles instantly clash, yet sparks begin to fly, leading both to danger and a hint of romance as Castle steps in to help find the killer. And once that case is solved, he and Beckett build upon their new relationship as they look to solve strange homicides in New York – as much fun as one can have with death & murder. Castle is kept grounded by his Broadway diva mother, Martha Rodgers (Susan Sullivan, “Dharma and Greg”) and quick-witted teenage daughter Alexis (Molly Quinn, “Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story”).
Also starring in the series are Ruben Santiago-Hudson (“Law & Order”) as NYPD Captain Roy Montgomery, Tamala Jones (“Daddy Day Camp”) as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas (“Generation Kill”) as NYPD Detective Tony Esposito and Seamus Dever (“Army Wives”) as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan.
“Castle” is produced by ABC Studios. Andrew Marlowe serves as executive producer/creator along with executive producers Armyan Bernstein, Barry Schindel, Rob Bowman and Laurie Zaks.
“Cupid” (TUESDAYS AT 10:00PM ET/PT STARTING MARCH 24)
“Cupid” is a romantic dramedy about Trevor Pierce (Bobby Cannavale, “Will & Grace”), a larger than life character who may or may not be the Roman god of love, Cupid, sent to earth to bring 100 couples together before he is allowed to return to Mt. Olympus. As fate would have it, Trevor is under the care of psychiatrist and self-help author Dr. Claire McCrae (Sarah Paulson, “The Spirit,” “Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip”), who is also dedicated to helping lonely hearts find their soul mates. When it comes to true love, Claire believes it’s all about friendship and compatibility, but for Trevor, heat and passion conquer all. Only time will tell who will win the battle for love.
“Cupid” stars Bobby Cannavale as Trevor, Sarah Paulson as Claire, Rick Gomez as Felix and Camille Guaty as Lita.
“Cupid” is produced by ABC Studios. Rob Thomas serves as executive producer/creator along with executive producers Jennifer Gwartz, Danielle Stokdyk, Dan Etheridge and Diane Ruggerio.
“The Unusuals” (WEDNESDAYS AT 10:00PM ET/PT STARTING APRIL 8)
In “The Unusuals,” it helps if a cop has a twisted sense of humor, because every moment could be your last. Just ask Casey Shraeger (Amber Tamblyn, “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants”), who started her day as an NYPD vice detective before unexpectedly being transferred to the homicide division. She quickly realizes that, not only does everyone in her new department have a distinct sense of humor, but also their own dirty little secrets.
The series stars Amber Tamblyn as Detective Casey Shraeger, Jeremy Renner as Detective Jason Walsh, Harold Perrineau as Detective Leo Banks, Josh Close as Detective Henry Cole, Monique Gabriela Curnen as Detective Allison Beaumont, Kai Lennox as Detective Eddie Alvarez, with Terry Kinney as Sergeant Harvey Brown and Adam Goldberg as Detective Eric Delahoy.
Created by Noah Hawley, “The Unusuals” is executive-produced by Hawley, Robert DeLaurentis and Peter O'Fallon, with Peter Tolan as an executive consultant on the series, which is produced by 26 Keys, Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television for ABC.
“Primetime: What Would You Do?” (TUESDAYS AT 10:00PM ET/PT STARTING JANUARY 6)
Suppose you witnessed a stranger slip a suspicious powder into his date's drink – would you tell his date? What if you saw a deli cashier exhibit racial discrimination to a customer trying to place an order – how would you respond? Using hidden cameras, “Primetime: What Would You Do?” sets up everyday scenarios and then captures people’s reactions. Whether they’re compelled to act or mind their own business, John Quiñones reports on their split-second – and often surprising – decision-making process.
Often people speculate on how they might act in a difficult situation, but this series looks at how they actually do in the face of everyday dilemmas that test their character and values. According to a 2008 Columbia Journalism Review essay, “Primetime: What Would You Do?” is “the flip side of reality TV… rather than show how people act in manufactured situations when they know they’re being watched, they show us how people act when they don’t.”
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TV Ratings: CBS Is on the Case Tuesday
'NCIS,' 'Mentalist' grab big audiences, FOX leads demos
December 3, 2008
Fast National ratings for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
CBS and FOX divided the ratings spoils as usual Tuesday, with the Eye drawing the biggest overall audience and FOX scoring highest in the adults 18-49 demographic.
CBS averaged a 10.4 rating/17 share for the night, easily outdrawing FOX, 6.4/10, for the top spot. NBC finished third at 5.9/9. ABC's 3.9/6 was good for fourth, while a night of reruns on The CW managed only a 0.8/1.
FOX led among adults 18-49 with a 4.3 rating. NBC, 3.4, edged out CBS, 3.3, for second place in the key ad demo. ABC averaged 2.2 and The CW a paltry 0.4.
"NCIS," 11.16/18, dominated the 8 p.m. hour for CBS. "House" drew a 7.5/12 for FOX (and also grabbed the night's top 18-49 rating). " The Biggest Loser: Families," 5.1/8, was third in households for NBC, but ABC brought in more total viewers with "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," 4.8/7. The CW went with a "90210" rerun.
" The Mentalist" built a little on its lead-in, scoring an 11.7/18 for CBS at 9 p.m. NBC moved into second with "The Biggest Loser," 5.8/9, beating out FOX's " Fringe," 5.3/8. "According to Jim" began its eighth season on ABC with two episodes, averaging 3.6/6. A " Privileged" rerun finished the night for The CW.
At 10 p.m., CBS' " Without a Trace" drew an 8.0/13 for CBS. " Law & Order: SVU" drew a 7.0/12 for NBC (and led the hour among adults 18-49), while "Eli Stone" managed only a 3.2/5 for ABC.
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'NCIS,' 'Mentalist' grab big audiences, FOX leads demos
December 3, 2008
Fast National ratings for Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008
CBS and FOX divided the ratings spoils as usual Tuesday, with the Eye drawing the biggest overall audience and FOX scoring highest in the adults 18-49 demographic.
CBS averaged a 10.4 rating/17 share for the night, easily outdrawing FOX, 6.4/10, for the top spot. NBC finished third at 5.9/9. ABC's 3.9/6 was good for fourth, while a night of reruns on The CW managed only a 0.8/1.
FOX led among adults 18-49 with a 4.3 rating. NBC, 3.4, edged out CBS, 3.3, for second place in the key ad demo. ABC averaged 2.2 and The CW a paltry 0.4.
"NCIS," 11.16/18, dominated the 8 p.m. hour for CBS. "House" drew a 7.5/12 for FOX (and also grabbed the night's top 18-49 rating). " The Biggest Loser: Families," 5.1/8, was third in households for NBC, but ABC brought in more total viewers with "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town," 4.8/7. The CW went with a "90210" rerun.
" The Mentalist" built a little on its lead-in, scoring an 11.7/18 for CBS at 9 p.m. NBC moved into second with "The Biggest Loser," 5.8/9, beating out FOX's " Fringe," 5.3/8. "According to Jim" began its eighth season on ABC with two episodes, averaging 3.6/6. A " Privileged" rerun finished the night for The CW.
At 10 p.m., CBS' " Without a Trace" drew an 8.0/13 for CBS. " Law & Order: SVU" drew a 7.0/12 for NBC (and led the hour among adults 18-49), while "Eli Stone" managed only a 3.2/5 for ABC.
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I think the new show "Secret Millionaire" will be neat. I have to dvr it since I have choir practice. If had millions to mess around with I would do something similar to the theme of the show to help out those less fortunate.
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NBC's "The Office" will get the coveted post Super Bowl spot next year, while new drama "Kings" will take over for "ER" on Thursday nights.
"February and March are going to be exciting months on NBC and the Super Bowl is just the beginning," said NBC co-chair Ben Silverman. "The biggest event on television will provide the perfect promotional platform as we launch some of the most eagerly anticipated new and returning shows on any schedule."
The announcement was part of a flurry of NBC scheduling decisions Wednesday, including:
-- A one-hour episode of "The Office" will air after the Super Bowl on Feb. 1.
-- "Celebrity Apprentice" will be expanded to two hours next season, with episodes airing on Sunday nights beginning March 1.
-- "Kings" will launch with a two-hour premiere March 19. The show will take over NBC's valuable Thursdays-at-10 p.m. time period after "ER" has its series finale March 12.
-- "Medium" will return Feb. 2 in its former Monday time period. "Chuck" will return from hiatus on the same night with a 3-D episode, and "Heroes" will launch its new volume "Fugitives."
-- The schedule also includes the Val Kilmer miniseries "XIII," which premieres Feb. 8 (description below).
Premieres for additional midseason shows -- “The Untitled Amy Poehler Project” and “The Philanthropist” – will be announced at a future date.
Schedule below. More to come, refresh for latest.
MONDAYS (beginning February 2)
8-9 p.m. -- “Chuck” (returns with “3-D” episode)
9-10 p.m. -- “Heroes” (new volume "Fugitives" begins)
10-11 p.m. –“Medium”
WEDNESDAYS
8-9 p.m. -- “Knight Rider” (season finale February 25)
8-9 p.m. – (TBA -- new show begins March 4)
9-10 p.m. – “Life” (beginning February 4)
THURSDAY (March 12)
9-11 p.m. – “ER” Series Finale
THURSDAY
9-11 p.m. – “KINGS” (two-hour series premiere March 19)
10-11 p.m. – “KINGS” (regular day and time beginning March 26)
SUNDAYS (February 8 and 15)
9-11 p.m. -- “XIII” (original movie event)
SUNDAYS (beginning March 1)
9-11 p.m. -- “Celebrity Apprentice” (special two-hour episodes)
SUNDAY EVENT SPECIALS
6:15-10:30 p.m. – “SUPER BOWL XLIII” (February 1)
10:30-11:30 p.m. (ET) – “The Office” (February 1; broadcast simultaneous to all time zones)
9-11 p.m. – “XIII” (February 8 and 15)
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"February and March are going to be exciting months on NBC and the Super Bowl is just the beginning," said NBC co-chair Ben Silverman. "The biggest event on television will provide the perfect promotional platform as we launch some of the most eagerly anticipated new and returning shows on any schedule."
The announcement was part of a flurry of NBC scheduling decisions Wednesday, including:
-- A one-hour episode of "The Office" will air after the Super Bowl on Feb. 1.
-- "Celebrity Apprentice" will be expanded to two hours next season, with episodes airing on Sunday nights beginning March 1.
-- "Kings" will launch with a two-hour premiere March 19. The show will take over NBC's valuable Thursdays-at-10 p.m. time period after "ER" has its series finale March 12.
-- "Medium" will return Feb. 2 in its former Monday time period. "Chuck" will return from hiatus on the same night with a 3-D episode, and "Heroes" will launch its new volume "Fugitives."
-- The schedule also includes the Val Kilmer miniseries "XIII," which premieres Feb. 8 (description below).
Premieres for additional midseason shows -- “The Untitled Amy Poehler Project” and “The Philanthropist” – will be announced at a future date.
Schedule below. More to come, refresh for latest.
MONDAYS (beginning February 2)
8-9 p.m. -- “Chuck” (returns with “3-D” episode)
9-10 p.m. -- “Heroes” (new volume "Fugitives" begins)
10-11 p.m. –“Medium”
WEDNESDAYS
8-9 p.m. -- “Knight Rider” (season finale February 25)
8-9 p.m. – (TBA -- new show begins March 4)
9-10 p.m. – “Life” (beginning February 4)
THURSDAY (March 12)
9-11 p.m. – “ER” Series Finale
THURSDAY
9-11 p.m. – “KINGS” (two-hour series premiere March 19)
10-11 p.m. – “KINGS” (regular day and time beginning March 26)
SUNDAYS (February 8 and 15)
9-11 p.m. -- “XIII” (original movie event)
SUNDAYS (beginning March 1)
9-11 p.m. -- “Celebrity Apprentice” (special two-hour episodes)
SUNDAY EVENT SPECIALS
6:15-10:30 p.m. – “SUPER BOWL XLIII” (February 1)
10:30-11:30 p.m. (ET) – “The Office” (February 1; broadcast simultaneous to all time zones)
9-11 p.m. – “XIII” (February 8 and 15)
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I'm going to miss Eli Stone.......haven't watched the ep from this week yet but it is on the DVR.
Hey, does anyone experience something called DVR Remorse? My husband was telling me about an article he read about people recording more shows than they have time to watch. And eventually they have to delete a show they wanted to see but ran out of time to watch. LOL!!!
Right now I have a pre-Thanksgiving Hallmark movie on the DVR that is taking up space (hubby hates it when we take up space.....LOL). I know I have to watch it but now I'm tempted to delete it. No time. But the early promos from 2 weeks ago looked good, back when I wanted a quiet day to just watch a fluff piece that interested ME! Now when will that happen? With 2 daughters home from college......naw, I don't think so. Unless I stay up very, very late......that isn't going to happen either. I was the first one in bed last night of all of us - even the dog!
Okay enough TV ramblings.....
Hey, does anyone experience something called DVR Remorse? My husband was telling me about an article he read about people recording more shows than they have time to watch. And eventually they have to delete a show they wanted to see but ran out of time to watch. LOL!!!
Right now I have a pre-Thanksgiving Hallmark movie on the DVR that is taking up space (hubby hates it when we take up space.....LOL). I know I have to watch it but now I'm tempted to delete it. No time. But the early promos from 2 weeks ago looked good, back when I wanted a quiet day to just watch a fluff piece that interested ME! Now when will that happen? With 2 daughters home from college......naw, I don't think so. Unless I stay up very, very late......that isn't going to happen either. I was the first one in bed last night of all of us - even the dog!
Okay enough TV ramblings.....
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TV Ratings: Christmas Specials, 'Law & Order' Rule Wednesday
'Rudolph' points the way to a demo win for CBS
Fast National ratings for Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
A decent performance from "Law & Order" helped NBC grab Wednesday's overall ratings crown, while an odd mix of specials on CBS captured a demographic victory.
NBC led the night with a 6.4 rating/10 share, beating out CBS' 5.3/9. FOX took third with a 4.6/7. ABC, 4.2/7, came in fourth, and The CW was well back at 1.0/2.
In the adults 18-49 demo, CBS snagged the top spot with a 3.4 rating. FOX, 2.6, narrowly beat NBC, 2.5, for second. ABC drew a 1.9 and The CW a 0.5.
CBS' annual showing of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (6.2/10) led the 8 p.m. hours in viewers and adults 18-49, even though NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" special had a better household rating (6.5/10). The premiere of "Secret Millionaire" drew a 4.2/7 for FOX. "Pushing Daisies" mustered only a 3.2/5 for ABC, but that was still good enough to beat a "Stylista" repeat on The CW.
At 9 p.m., ABC's "Private Practice" had the best household rating at 5.4/8. Both NBC's "Life," 5.3/8, and a second hour of "Secret Millionaire," 5.0/8, however, had more total viewers. CBS dropped to fourth with the "Grammy Nominations Concert." A new "Stylista" earned a 1.0/2 for The CW.
"Law & Order" posted a 7.5/13 for NBC at 10 p.m. "The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show," 5.4/9, gave CBS second place (and topped the 18-49 demo for the hour), ahead of "Dirty Sexy Money," 4.0/7, on ABC.
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'Rudolph' points the way to a demo win for CBS
Fast National ratings for Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008
A decent performance from "Law & Order" helped NBC grab Wednesday's overall ratings crown, while an odd mix of specials on CBS captured a demographic victory.
NBC led the night with a 6.4 rating/10 share, beating out CBS' 5.3/9. FOX took third with a 4.6/7. ABC, 4.2/7, came in fourth, and The CW was well back at 1.0/2.
In the adults 18-49 demo, CBS snagged the top spot with a 3.4 rating. FOX, 2.6, narrowly beat NBC, 2.5, for second. ABC drew a 1.9 and The CW a 0.5.
CBS' annual showing of "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" (6.2/10) led the 8 p.m. hours in viewers and adults 18-49, even though NBC's "Christmas in Rockefeller Center" special had a better household rating (6.5/10). The premiere of "Secret Millionaire" drew a 4.2/7 for FOX. "Pushing Daisies" mustered only a 3.2/5 for ABC, but that was still good enough to beat a "Stylista" repeat on The CW.
At 9 p.m., ABC's "Private Practice" had the best household rating at 5.4/8. Both NBC's "Life," 5.3/8, and a second hour of "Secret Millionaire," 5.0/8, however, had more total viewers. CBS dropped to fourth with the "Grammy Nominations Concert." A new "Stylista" earned a 1.0/2 for The CW.
"Law & Order" posted a 7.5/13 for NBC at 10 p.m. "The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show," 5.4/9, gave CBS second place (and topped the 18-49 demo for the hour), ahead of "Dirty Sexy Money," 4.0/7, on ABC.
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TV Ratings: Split Verdict for ABC, CBS Thursday
'Grey's,' Walters do demo business; 'CSI' stays on top overall
Fast National ratings for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
CBS held onto its place atop the Nielsen total-viewer mountain Thursday, but Barbara Walters teamed with "Grey's Anatomy" to grab the demographic crown.
CBS averaged an 8.4 rating/13 share for the night, beating out ABC's 8.1/13 (the two networks were separated by about 1.4 million viewers). NBC finished a distant third at 4.5/7. Reruns on FOX, 2.5/4, and The CW, 1.3/2, rounded out the field.
ABC led among adults 18-49 with a 4.1 rating. CBS took second with a 3.8, followed by NBC at 3.1. FOX drew a 1.7 and The CW a 0.8.
"Survivor: Gabon," 7.6/12, scored an easy win for CBS at 8 p.m. ABC's "Ugly Betty" came in second with a 5.8/9. "My Name Is Earl," 3.9/6, and "Kath & Kim," 3.2/5, put NBC in third, ahead of a "Kitchen Nightmares" repeat on FOX. The CW's "Smallville" encore earned a 1.4/2.
CBS held the lead at 9 p.m. with "CSI," 10.7/16. "Grey's Anatomy" snagged a 9.9/15 (and also drew the night's best 18-49 rating). NBC stayed in third with "The Office," 4.9/7, and "30 Rock," 4.3/7. A second "Kitchen Nightmares" posted a 2.6/4 for FOX. A "Supernatural" repeat on The CW dipped slightly from its lead-in.
At 10 p.m., ABC's annual "Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People" special scored an 8.7/15. "Eleventh Hour" delivered a 7.1/12 for CBS, topping the 5.4/9 for "ER" on NBC.
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'Grey's,' Walters do demo business; 'CSI' stays on top overall
Fast National ratings for Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008
CBS held onto its place atop the Nielsen total-viewer mountain Thursday, but Barbara Walters teamed with "Grey's Anatomy" to grab the demographic crown.
CBS averaged an 8.4 rating/13 share for the night, beating out ABC's 8.1/13 (the two networks were separated by about 1.4 million viewers). NBC finished a distant third at 4.5/7. Reruns on FOX, 2.5/4, and The CW, 1.3/2, rounded out the field.
ABC led among adults 18-49 with a 4.1 rating. CBS took second with a 3.8, followed by NBC at 3.1. FOX drew a 1.7 and The CW a 0.8.
"Survivor: Gabon," 7.6/12, scored an easy win for CBS at 8 p.m. ABC's "Ugly Betty" came in second with a 5.8/9. "My Name Is Earl," 3.9/6, and "Kath & Kim," 3.2/5, put NBC in third, ahead of a "Kitchen Nightmares" repeat on FOX. The CW's "Smallville" encore earned a 1.4/2.
CBS held the lead at 9 p.m. with "CSI," 10.7/16. "Grey's Anatomy" snagged a 9.9/15 (and also drew the night's best 18-49 rating). NBC stayed in third with "The Office," 4.9/7, and "30 Rock," 4.3/7. A second "Kitchen Nightmares" posted a 2.6/4 for FOX. A "Supernatural" repeat on The CW dipped slightly from its lead-in.
At 10 p.m., ABC's annual "Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People" special scored an 8.7/15. "Eleventh Hour" delivered a 7.1/12 for CBS, topping the 5.4/9 for "ER" on NBC.
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I agree - the Office was great last night. Almost all of the cast members were represented too, except for Ryan. You knew Pam was not going to get her new chairs and you knew they wouldn't get a new copier! LOL
One show I am continuously surprised at each week but I shouldn't be - ER. In case anyone doesn't know, this is ER's last season. Yes I know it's been on forever you say or you ask - ER's still on the air? LOL Anyway, it ends next March. Every episode this 15th Season has been top notch, what ER was known for, back in the day.
Sooooo, that said, if you are a former ER fan and would like to get reacquainted with the show, tune in. Of course there are many, many new faces but it's still cutting edge medical drama content (IMHO).
I didn't think I'd sad to see it go until ER keeps delivering excellent episodes each week. And you start to wonder - why again is this show ending? I know, I know, it's time........but it's not on its last legs, again, IMHO.
One show I am continuously surprised at each week but I shouldn't be - ER. In case anyone doesn't know, this is ER's last season. Yes I know it's been on forever you say or you ask - ER's still on the air? LOL Anyway, it ends next March. Every episode this 15th Season has been top notch, what ER was known for, back in the day.
Sooooo, that said, if you are a former ER fan and would like to get reacquainted with the show, tune in. Of course there are many, many new faces but it's still cutting edge medical drama content (IMHO).
I didn't think I'd sad to see it go until ER keeps delivering excellent episodes each week. And you start to wonder - why again is this show ending? I know, I know, it's time........but it's not on its last legs, again, IMHO.
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