Updated weekly chart:

        NETWORK FINALS:  BIG BROTHER and THE $100,000 PYRAMID gained 0.1 in final numbers, while INSTINCT lost the same.  In addition, NBC’s NFL PRESEASON SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL adjusted up 0.2 to 1.5.          Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart     CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  It was a busy night on […]

  BROADCAST FINALS:  On a sports-heavy Saturday, ABC’s STANLEY CUP FINALS was at 1.11, NBC’s US OPEN coverage was at 0.53/0.53, and FOX’s MLB game was at 0.19.  NBC’s TRANSPLANT continued to burn off at 0.20.  CW’s originals were at 0.05/0.03. Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart   CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  On ESPN, TOP RANK BOXING […]

  The EMMY AWARDS didn’t bode well for the season to come. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary live+same day key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 ratings), audience skews (women 18-49, men 18-49 and adults 50+ shares) and total viewership (thousands of people over the age […]

With its comedies in repeats, CBS moved into fourth pace last night, creating a tight race between the other three networks.  NBC premiered American Ninja Warrior, which started decently in the first half hour but declined steadily until 11 pm.  FOX aired the series finale of House, which managed to win the 9 pm hour on a […]

  Not a great night for CBS. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary live+same day key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 ratings), audience skews (women 18-49, men 18-49 and adults 50+ shares) and total viewership (thousands of people over the age of 2). Ratings analysis follows […]

  BROADCAST FINALS:  FOX’s MLB game was at 0.24.  CW’s new MASTERS OF ILLUSIONS was up 0.02 to 0.06.   Broadcast Official Nationals Program Ratings Chart   CABLE HIGHLIGHTS:  ESPN’s COLLEGE GAMEDAY took Saturday cable at 0.33, with COLLEGE FOOTBALL games at 0.17/0.15, and TOP RANK BOXING at 0.15.  NFL Network’s PRESEASON NFL games were […]

  Some crossovers work better than others. DEMOGRAPHIC DETAIL: For each broadcast program (or hour segment), the chart below displays preliminary key advertiser demographics (adult 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 ratings), audience skews (women 18-49, men 18-49 and adults 50+ shares) and total viewership (thousands of people over the age of 2). Ratings analysis and comparisons follow […]