The season premiere of “American Idol” was down from last season’s debut, but the ratings juggernaut still carried Fox to an easy victory on Wednesday.
| Wednesday Overnight Nielsen ratings | ||||||
| Ratings/Share |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
| Adults 18-49 |
7.2/18
|
3.0/5
|
2.5/6
|
1.5/4
|
1.3/3
|
0.5/1
|
| Adults 18-34 |
5.9/17
|
2.5/7
|
1.4/4
|
1.2/6
|
1.4/4
|
0.6/2
|
| Total Viewers (millions) |
21.607
|
8.061
|
11.240
|
5.702
|
3.133
|
1.064
|
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