The NBA All-Star Game and related programming gave TNT three entries in the top 50 for the 18-49 demo this past week, but cable/satellite networks still claimed only nine slots in the top 100 for all of television. The weekly chart is calculated by the TVB, based on data for both broadcast and cable/satellite networks from The Nielsen Company.
Top 100 Broadcast and Subscription TV* Primetime Programs
Cable’s top program, the 2011 NBA All Star Game, ranked #6. Its second highest-rated program ranked #10.
Blue = Broadcast Red = Subscription TV
RANK | PROGRAMS | NETWORK | (START) DATE |
# TLCST |
P18-49 Live+SD US AA% |
1 | AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY | FOX | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 8.2 |
2 | AMERICAN IDOL-THURSDAY | FOX | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 7.6 |
3 | MODERN FAMILY | ABC | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 4.3 |
4 | TWO AND A HALF MEN | CBS | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 4.2 |
5 | GLEE | FOX | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 4.2 |
6 | 2011 NBA ALL STAR GAME(S)-02/20/2011 | TNT | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 4.0 |
7 | MIKE & MOLLY | CBS | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 3.8 |
8 | GREY’S ANATOMY | ABC | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 3.7 |
9 | BIG BANG THEORY, THE | CBS | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 3.7 |
10 | NBA ALLSTAR SAT NIGHT(S)-02/19/2011 | TNT | 02/19/2011 | 1 | 3.7 |
11 | HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER | CBS | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 3.7 |
12 | NCIS | CBS | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 3.6 |
13 | HOUSE | FOX | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 3.4 |
14 | NCIS: LOS ANGELES | CBS | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 3.3 |
15 | CRIMINAL MINDS: SUSPECT | CBS | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 3.3 |
16 | OFFICE | NBC | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 3.3 |
17 | BONES | FOX | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 3.3 |
18 | FAMILY GUY | FOX | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 3.3 |
19 | CRIMINAL MINDS | CBS | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 3.2 |
20 | SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLD | CBS | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 3.2 |
21 | DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES | ABC | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 3.1 |
22 | MAD LOVE | CBS | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 3.0 |
23 | MENTALIST, THE | CBS | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 3.0 |
24 | BACHELOR, THE | ABC | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 2.9 |
25 | CSI | CBS | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 2.9 |
26 | HAWAII FIVE-0 | CBS | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
27 | SIMPSONS | FOX | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 2.7 |
28 | BIGGEST LOSER 11 | NBC | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 2.7 |
29 | $#*! MY DAD SAYS | CBS | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 2.6 |
30 | UNDERCOVER BOSS | CBS | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 2.6 |
31 | MR. SUNSHINE | ABC | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 2.6 |
32 | CLEVELAND | FOX | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 2.6 |
33 | AMAZING RACE 18 | CBS | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 2.5 |
34 | EXTREME MAKEOVER:HOME ED. | ABC | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 2.4 |
35 | PRIVATE PRACTICE | ABC | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 2.3 |
36 | MIDDLE, THE | ABC | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 2.3 |
37 | PREMIO LO NUESTRO 11 2/17(S)-02/17/2011 | UNI | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 2.3 |
38 | BOB’S BURGERS | FOX | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
39 | PARKS AND RECREATION | NBC | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
40 | CASTLE | ABC | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
41 | LAW AND ORDER:SVU | NBC | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
42 | CSI: MIAMI | CBS | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
43 | RAISING HOPE | FOX | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
44 | SNL:BACKSTAGE(S)-02/20/2011 | NBC | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 2.1 |
45 | EVA LUNA TUE | UNI | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 2.1 |
46 | 30 ROCK | NBC | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
47 | NBA ALLSTAR TIP OFF(S)-02/20/2011 | TNT | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
48 | GOOD WIFE, THE | CBS | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
49 | CHICAGO CODE | FOX | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
50 | EVA LUNA MON | UNI | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
51 | AMERICAN DAD | FOX | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
52 | EVA LUNA WED | UNI | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
53 | PARENTHOOD | NBC | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
54 | AMER FUNN HOME VIDEOS | ABC | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
55 | WIPEOUT-THURS | ABC | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
56 | V | ABC | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
57 | BROTHERS & SISTERS | ABC | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
58 | EVA LUNA FRI | UNI | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
58 | WWE ENTERTAINMENT | USA | 02/14/2011 | 2 | 1.8 |
60 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR TUE | UNI | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
61 | CSI: NY | CBS | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
62 | COPS 2 | FOX | 02/19/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
63 | BETTER WITH YOU | ABC | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
64 | COMMUNITY | NBC | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
65 | CHUCK | NBC | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
66 | HARRY’S LAW | NBC | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
67 | KITCHEN NIGHTMARES | FOX | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
68 | AMW: AMERICA FIGHTS BACK | FOX | 02/19/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
69 | NBA ALLSTAR TIP OFF(S)-02/19/2011 | TNT | 02/19/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
70 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR WED | UNI | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
71 | DATELINE FRI | NBC | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
72 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR MON | UNI | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
73 | PRIMETIME:WHAT WOULD U DO | ABC | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
74 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR FRI | UNI | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
75 | SIMPSONS-SUN 7P | FOX | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
76 | COPS | FOX | 02/19/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
77 | BLUE BLOODS | CBS | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
78 | FRINGE | FOX | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
79 | SNL:JUST COMMERCIALS(S)-02/20/2011 | NBC | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
80 | OFF THE MAP | ABC | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
81 | OUTSOURCED | NBC | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
82 | AMERICAN PICKERS | HIST | 02/14/2011 | 2 | 1.5 |
83 | NO ORDINARY FAMILY | ABC | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
84 | PERFECT COUPLES | NBC | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
85 | REAL HOUSEWIVES ATLANTA(S)-02/20/2011 | BRVO | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
86 | TRAFFIC LIGHT | FOX | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
87 | VAMPIRE DIARIES | CW | 02/17/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
88 | PAWN STARS | HIST | 02/14/2011 | 8 | 1.4 |
89 | 60 MINUTES | CBS | 02/20/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
90 | DEFENDERS, THE | CBS | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
91 | WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE | NBC | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
92 | CAPE | NBC | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
93 | 48 HOURS MYSTERY | CBS | 02/19/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
94 | DETROIT 1-8-7 | ABC | 02/15/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
95 | DON FRANCISCO PRESENTA MO | UNI | 02/14/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
96 | ABC SAT MOVIE OF THE WEEK | ABC | 02/19/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
97 | ROSA DE GUADALUPE WED | UNI | 02/16/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
98 | 20/20-FRI | ABC | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
99 | ROSA DE GUADALUPE FRI | UNI | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
100 | NBA ALL-STAR ROOKIE CHLNG(S)-02/18/2011 | TNT | 02/18/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
*Subscription TV is programming delivered to the household by wired cable, telco or alternate delivery systems (ADS) such as satellite.
Source: 2/14-2/20/11 The Nielsen Company NTI Live + Same Day 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.
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