Monday, June 29, 2026

CBS wins Thursday w/ 'The Big Bang Theory' and adults 18-49

"The Big Bang Theory" is the Night's Top Program in Viewers and Adults 18-49. "Rules of Engagement" Also Sweeps Time Period, Besting "X-Factor" in Adults...

ABC's 'Special Edition of 20/20' pulls strong viewers

During the 8 o'clock hour, A Special Edition of 20/20 - Regis Philbin: The Morning Maestro with Katie Couric pulled in a strong 8.0...

Thursday late-night 'David Letterman' ties 'Nightline'

In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 2.6/7; CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," 3.2/8; and ABC's...

NBC Thursday average audience strength was 'Whitney'

At 8 p.m. ET, "Community" (1.6/5 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall) is up week to week by 7 percent in 18-49 rating (to...

Southwest Airlines welcomes close look from TLC

Southwest Airlines says production will begin this week on a new series giving viewers a behind-the-scenes look at modern air travel, sharing the large-scale...

Survivor is a survivor for at least two more cycles

Given its ratings success, no one really thought that CBS had any intention of pulling the plug on “Survivor” anytime soon. Two more editions...

X Factor claims the prize

Ratings were steady for "X Factor," so Fox claimed another Wednesday in the coveted 18-49 demo, while it was barely edged by CBS for...

Senator calls on FCC chair to broaden the spectrum debate

The battle over television spectrum is complex but may be dealt with as a strictly a fiscal matter by the Supercommittee, points out Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME) in a letter to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski.

CBS grabs second-place Wednesday w/ line-up 'Criminal Minds'

SURVIVOR: SOUTH PACIFIC, CRIMINAL MINDS and CSI all notched week-to-week growth in viewers and adults 18-49 leading CBS to a nightly win in viewers,...

ABC very strong w/ 'Modern Family' Wednesday

Opposite Fox with its 2-hour primetime comprised of The X Factor live performance show, ABC returned to its regular Wednesday schedule after being preempted...

Fox wins Wednesday w/ 'The X Factor'

THE X FACTOR Top 10 performance show gave FOX a victory last night among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens: THE X FACTOR: 3.8/10, even...

Wednesday late-night 'Jay Leno beats David Letterman'

In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," 3.3/9; CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," 2.8/7; and ABC's...

'Harry's Law' is the stand-out for NBC Wednesday

At 8 p.m. ET, "Up All Night" (1.9/5 in adults 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall) delivered its highest 18-49 and total-viewer results in four...

Analyst upbeat after Belo meetings

Wells Fargo Securities analyst Marci Ryvicker has been on the road, hosting two days of investor meetings with executives of Belo Corporation. She liked what she heard and reiterated her