>The broadcast week just concluded (July 25-31) had absolute parity between the three original broadcast networks, while FOX was able to put together a weekly lead of three-tenths of a rating point. The twice-weekly Gordon Ramsey duo of Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef, So You Think You Can Dance, and repeat animated comedy on Sunday nights give FOX an edge this late summer period.
Weekly Network Averages — Adults 18-49 rating
Week of ABC CBS NBC FOX CW
June 13 1.2 1.1 2.0 1.6 0.3
June 20 1.3 1.1 1.8 1.4 0.3
June 27 1.3 1.0 1.6 1.2 0.3
July 4 1.4 1.2 1.6 1.3 0.3
July 11 1.3 1.3 1.4 1.7 0.3
July 18 1.3 1.4 1.3 1.5 0.3
July 25 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.6 0.3
The chart below lists the hit network shows by night (those programs at a 2.0 Adult 18-49 rating or higher). Joining the list this week was a very strong repeat of Family Guy on FOX Sunday (2.1 rating), the only scripted show on the chart.
Top Network Shows (Adult 18-49 rating 2.0+)
Week of July 25-31
Mon: FOX Hell’s Kitchen 2.6
ABC Bachelorette 2.4
Tue: NBC America’s Got Talent 3.1
FOX Hell’s Kitchen 2.6, MasterChef 2.5
Wed: NBC America’s Got Talent 2.8
CBS Big Brother 2.4
FOX So You Think You Can Dance 2.1
Thu: CBS Big Brother 2.6
Sun: CBS Big Brother 2.8
FOX Family Guy (R) 2.1
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