“America’s Got Talent” may be considered the top broadcast show of the summer, but the NBC competition actually just beat CBS’ “Big Brother” head-to-head in the key ratings demo for the first time this season.
The “AGT” Wednesday results show, which is generally lower-rated than the Tuesday performance episode, earned a 1.5 rating/7 share among adults 18-49 and 9.9 million total viewers. “Big Brother,” last night’s No. 2 show, posted a 1.4/7 and 5.6 million viewers.
With the season finale of Jennifer Lopez’s “World of Dance” filling out the next two hours, NBC walked away with an outright primetime win on Wednesday. Fox finished second in the main demographic, while CBS was runner-up in total viewers.
NBC was first in ratings with a 1.3 rating/6 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 7.1 million, according to preliminary numbers. After “AGT” aired from 8-9 p.m., “World of Dance” averaged a 1.1/5 and 5.6 million viewers.
Fox was second in ratings with a 1.1/5 and third in viewers with 3.7 million. “MasterChef” was the only show on the network’s two-hour primetime schedule.
CBS was third in ratings with a 0.8/4 and second in viewers with 3.8 million. Reruns followed “Big Brother.”
ABC was fourth in ratings with a 0.6/3 and in viewers with 2.5 million. Following repeats, “Castaways” at 10 had a 0.4/2 and 1.9 million viewers.
Telemundo was fifth in ratings with a 0.5/2 and in viewers with 1.5 million.
Univision was sixth in ratings with a 0.4/2 and in viewers with 1.3 million.
The CW was seventh in ratings with a 0.2/1 and in viewers with 682,000. “Burden of Truth” at 8 got a 0.2/1 and 779,000 viewers. A rerun followed.
'America's Got Talent': 10 Best Golden Buzzer Performances (Videos)
Mandy Harvey
The deaf singer inspired fans and the judges, and earned Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer when she performed an original song on the show in the summer of 2017.
Darci Lynne
The 12-year-old ventriloquist got Mel B.'s Golden Buzzer when she sang a song with her puppet. At the beginning of her performance, she said her goal was to "keep ventriloquism alive."
Courtney Hadwin
The nervous 13-year-old went on stage but quickly wowed audiences when she started singing "Hard to Handle," with many likening her to Janis Joplin.
Simon Cowell's reaction was priceless, and she ended up scoring Howie Mandel's Golden Buzzer.
Dorothy Williams
The 90-year-old lady treated the judges and "AGT" fans to a little dance that took many by surprise. In the end, Nick Cannon ran over the judges table to give her the Golden Buzzer.
Angelica Hale
The 9-year-old Angelica Hale stunned the audiences with her own rendition of Alicia Keys' "Girl On Fire." The judges couldn't stop smiling and in the end, guest judge Chris Hardwick pressed the Golden Buzzer.
Craig Lewis Band
The singing duo sang a cover of Mary J. Blige's "I'm Goin' Down," scoring the Golden Buzzer from guest judge Michael Bublé.
Light Balance
One of the most epic performances to ever hit the "AGT" stage, Light Balance performed a stunning dance and light show to amazing songs -- to the point where Tyra Banks couldn't stop herself from hitting the Golden Buzzer.
Grace VanderWaal
Then 12-year-old Grace VanderWaal scored the Golden Buzzer in 2016 when she wowed everyone with her ukulele and singing skills. She even performed an original song. She has since released her own EP and has performed at Madison Square Garden and various other benefit concerts.
Angel City Chorale
We dare you to watch this performance and try not to get goosebumps. Olivia Munn hit the Golden Buzzer after barely getting through the act without tearing up.
Christian Guardino
The 16-year-old got a standing ovation after his singing performance, and was awarded the Golden Buzzer by Howie Mandel.
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From epic light shows to singing sensations, the NBC talent show has seen some stellar performances over the years
Mandy Harvey
The deaf singer inspired fans and the judges, and earned Simon Cowell's Golden Buzzer when she performed an original song on the show in the summer of 2017.
