CBS claims another Thursday
Even Barbara Walters and Oprah Winfrey together on ABC couldn't quite beat the Thursday night lineup on CBS.
Thursday Overnight Nielsen ratings
Ratings/Share
Adults 18-49
2.9/8
2.7/8
2.6/7
2.1/6
1.7/5
1.0/3
Adults 18-34
1.8/6
1.9/6
2.9/9
1.7/5
1.8/6
1.2/4
Total Viewers...
'The Big Bang Theory' 'CSI' and 'The Mentalist' powered CBS
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Fox undercuts affiliates in retransmission talks
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Fox w/ 'Bones' takes second-place Thursday
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NBC Thursday line-up, 'The Office' 'The Apprentice' third-place
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Thursday night Late-Night 'David Letterman' edges past 'Jay Leno'
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The CW Thursday w/ 'Nikita' sees big gains
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NIKITA was...
Hasselhoff finds reality is cancellation
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KCET sets programming for its new independent life
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CBS victorious on Wednesday
Led by "Survivor: Nicaragua," CBS won the ratings race on Wednesday for both the coveted 18-49 demo and in total viewers.
Wednesday Overnight Nielsen ratings
Ratings/Share
Adults...
DGA board approves tentative contract with studios
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America's Most Wanted got tip that solved murder case
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Mogul may try to Trump GOP White House hopefuls in 2012
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CBS sweeps Wednesday with leader 'Survivor: Nicaragua'
CBS swept Wednesday in viewers and key demographics led by three time-period winners, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Wednesday,...
Fox combo of 'Human Target' and 'Hell's Kitchen' fourth place
Broadcast television ratings were depressed across the board last night, likely due to the usual decrease in viewing levels as the holidays approach. On...