Cable/Satellite networks put seven shows in the top 100 for the key 18-49 demo, although none made the top 50.
The best performer was “WWE Entertainment” on USA at #64. The weekly number crunch to combine broadcast and cable data from The Nielsen Company is by the Television Bureau of Advertising (TVB).
Top 100 Programs on Broadcast and Subscription TV
Based on Primetime Adult 18-49 Ratings
Week ending May 3rd, 2009
Week 32 of the 2008-2009 Broadcast Season
RANK | PROGRAMS | NETWORK | (START) DATE |
# TLCST |
P18-49 Live+SD US AA% |
1 | AMERICAN IDOL-TUESDAY | FOX | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 8.1 |
2 | AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY | FOX | 04/29/2009 | 1 | 7.7 |
3 | GREY’S ANATOMY-THU 9PM | ABC | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 5.1 |
4 | TWO AND A HALF MEN | CBS | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 4.9 |
5 | HOUSE | FOX | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 4.6 |
6 | DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES | ABC | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 4.4 |
7 | DANCING WITH THE STARS | ABC | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 4.3 |
8 | LOST | ABC | 04/29/2009 | 1 | 4.1 |
9 | FRINGE | FOX | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 4.0 |
10 | RULES OF ENGAGEMENT | CBS | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 3.9 |
11 | LAW AND ORDER:SVU | NBC | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 3.9 |
12 | OFFICE | NBC | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 3.7 |
13 | MENTALIST, THE | CBS | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 3.7 |
14 | HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER | CBS | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 3.7 |
15 | CSI | CBS | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 3.7 |
16 | SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS | CBS | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 3.6 |
17 | BIGGEST LOSER 7 | NBC | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 3.6 |
18 | NCIS | CBS | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 3.5 |
19 | PRIVATE PRACTICE | ABC | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 3.5 |
20 | FAMILY GUY | FOX | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 3.5 |
21 | BIG BANG THEORY, THE | CBS | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 3.4 |
22 | 24 | FOX | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 3.4 |
23 | CRIMINAL MINDS | CBS | 04/29/2009 | 1 | 3.3 |
24 | CSI: MIAMI | CBS | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 3.3 |
25 | DANCING W/STARS RESULTS | ABC | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 3.3 |
26 | AMAZING RACE 14 | CBS | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 3.2 |
27 | SIMPSONS | FOX | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 3.2 |
28 | CSI: NY | CBS | 04/29/2009 | 1 | 3.2 |
29 | APPRENTICE 8 | NBC | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 3.1 |
30 | BROTHERS & SISTERS | ABC | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 3.0 |
31 | HEROES | NBC | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 3.0 |
32 | 30 ROCK | NBC | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 2.9 |
33 | COLD CASE | CBS | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 2.9 |
34 | HELL’S KITCHEN | FOX | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 2.8 |
35 | AMERICAN DAD | FOX | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 2.8 |
36 | EXTREME MAKEOVER:HM ED-8P | ABC | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 2.7 |
37 | WITHOUT A TRACE | CBS | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 2.5 |
38 | KING OF THE HILL | FOX | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 2.5 |
39 | CHUCK | NBC | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 2.4 |
40 | GHOST WHISPERER | CBS | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 2.4 |
41 | UNIT, THE | CBS | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 2.4 |
42 | LIE TO ME | FOX | 04/29/2009 | 1 | 2.3 |
43 | CRIMINAL MINDS THU SP(S)-04/30/2009 | CBS | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 2.3 |
44 | AMER FUNN HOME VIDEOS | ABC | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 2.3 |
45 | MANANA PARA SIEMPRE TUE | UNI | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 2.3 |
46 | BONES | FOX | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 2.3 |
47 | PARKS AND RECREATION | NBC | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
48 | LAW AND ORDER | NBC | 04/29/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
49 | MANANA PARA SIEMPRE THU | UNI | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
50 | MANANA PARA SIEMPRE WED | UNI | 04/29/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
51 | SURVIVING SUBURBIA | ABC | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
52 | NUMB3RS | CBS | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
53 | MANANA PARA SIEMPRE MON | UNI | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
54 | MEDIUM | NBC | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
55 | MY NAME IS EARL | NBC | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 2.1 |
56 | FLASHPOINT | CBS | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 2.1 |
57 | 60 MINUTES | CBS | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 2.0 |
58 | SOUTHLAND | NBC | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 2.0 |
59 | CASTLE | ABC | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 2.0 |
60 | MANANA PARA SIEMPRE FRI | UNI | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 2.0 |
61 | UGLY BETTY | ABC | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 2.0 |
62 | 20/20-FRI | ABC | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 1.8 |
63 | AMERICA’S TOP MODEL – 6 | CW | 04/29/2009 | 1 | 1.8 |
64 | WWE ENTERTAINMENT | USA | 04/27/2009 | 2 | 1.8 |
65 | AQUI Y AHORA TUE | UNI | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 1.7 |
66 | CUIDADO CON EL ANGEL TUE | UNI | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 1.7 |
67 | NBA PLAYOFFS | TNT | 04/27/2009 | 6 | 1.6 |
68 | CUIDADO CON EL ANGEL MON | UNI | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 1.6 |
69 | CUPID | ABC | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 1.6 |
70 | MUJERES ASESINAS THU | UNI | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 1.6 |
71 | SUPERNANNY | ABC | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 1.5 |
72 | UNUSUALS, THE | ABC | 04/29/2009 | 1 | 1.5 |
73 | DATELINE FRI | NBC | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 1.5 |
74 | CUIDADO CON EL ANGEL THU | UNI | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 1.5 |
75 | SMALLVILLE | CW | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 1.4 |
76 | CUIDADO CON EL ANGEL FRI | UNI | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 1.4 |
77 | WIFE SWAP | ABC | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 1.4 |
78 | CRISTINA MON | UNI | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 1.4 |
79 | 48 HOURS MYSTERY | CBS | 05/02/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
80 | ROSA DE GUADALUPE FRI | UNI | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
81 | NUESTRA BELLEZA SUN | UNI | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
82 | SUPERNATURAL | CW | 04/30/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
83 | LAW & ORDER:SVU-WED 9PM | NBC | 04/29/2009 | 1 | 1.2 |
84 | DATELINE SUN-7PM | NBC | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 1.2 |
85 | IN PLAIN SIGHT | USA | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 1.2 |
86 | WWE FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDWN | MNT | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 1.1 |
87 | DOLLHOUSE | FOX | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 1.1 |
88 | DON FRANCISCO PRESENTA WE | UNI | 04/29/2009 | 1 | 1.1 |
89 | ABC SAT MOVIE OF THE WEEK | ABC | 05/02/2009 | 1 | 1.1 |
90 | LAW AND ORDER-SAT | NBC | 05/02/2009 | 1 | 1.1 |
91 | ONE TREE HILL-MON | CW | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 1.1 |
92 | STEVE-O DEMISE AND RISE | MTV | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 1.1 |
93 | AMER DAD SP-5/3 7:30P(S)-05/03/2009 | FOX | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 1.1 |
94 | NBA PLAYOFFS-1ST RD L | ESPN | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 1.1 |
95 | ACCORDING TO JIM-TU 8:30P | ABC | 04/28/2009 | 1 | 1.0 |
96 | LAW & ORDER: CI (ORIG) | USA | 05/03/2009 | 1 | 1.0 |
97 | CRIMETIME SATURDAY | CBS | 05/02/2009 | 1 | 1.0 |
98 | DEADLIEST CATCH | DISC | 04/28/2009 | 3 | 1.0 |
99 | GOSSIP GIRL-MON | CW | 04/27/2009 | 1 | 1.0 |
100 | PRISON BREAK | FOX | 05/01/2009 | 1 | 1.0 |
Source: 4/27/09 – 5/3/09 Nielsen Galaxy Explorer estimates. Ranked by average audience % (ratings); in the event of a tie, impressions (000’s) are used as a tiebreaker. Ad-Supported Subscription television only. Programming under 25 minutes excluded. |