Ratings: ‘Uncle Buck’ Slips in Finale, NBC’s ‘Talent’ Torches Competition

ABC is runner-up in key 18-49 demo, CBS finishes second among total viewers

Uncle Buck

NBC triumphed on another Tuesday, when “America’s Got Talent” tied a two-year high in the key 18-49 demographic.

ABC finished runner-up in the main demo, despite “Uncle Buck” slipping a bit in its season finale. CBS was second among total viewers.

NBC was first in ratings with a 2.1 rating/8 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 9.9 million, according to preliminary numbers. “AGT” at 8 p.m. scored a 2.6/10 and 12.6 million viewers. At 9, “Maya & Marty” posted a 1.0/4 and 4.5 million viewers.

ABC was second in ratings with a 0.9/3 and third in viewers with 3.6 million. Following reruns, “Uncle Buck” had a 1.0/4 and 3.2 million viewers. “To Tell the Truth” at 10 got a 1.0/4 and 4.4 million viewers.

CBS was third in ratings with a 0.8/3 and second in viewers with 5.7 million. Between repeats, “Zoo” received a 0.8/3 and 5 million viewers.

Univision and Telemundo tied for fourth in ratings, both with a 0.6/2. Univision was fourth in total viewers with 1.7 million, Telemundo was sixth with 1.55 million.

Fox was sixth in ratings with a 0.5/2 and fifth in viewers with 1.56 million, airing reruns.

The CW was seventh in ratings with a 0.2/1 and in viewers with 874,000. Following a repeat, “Containment” had a 0.2/1 and 820,000 viewers.

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