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CBS claimed Wednesday crown
Led by "Survivor: Nicaragua," CBS led Wednesday primetime in both 18-49 and Households.
Wednesday Overnight Nielsen ratings
Ratings/Share
Adults 18-49
2.9/8
2.6/7
2.1/6
1.8/5
1.6/5
0.5/1
Adults 18-34
1.9/6
2.3/7
1.4/5
2.0/6
1.2/4
0.5/1
Total Viewers (millions)
12.125
7.871
5.842
4.453
4.761
1.313
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