ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” season finale grew 20 percent to season-high ratings on Tuesday, but it still wasn’t nearly enough to come within spitting distance of NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.”
NBC won another primetime outright last night when its fall schedule as presented by “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” topped 10 p.m. in terms of the key demographic. A CBS rerun claimed the day part’s final hour in total viewers.
CBS, which was runner-up in primetime’s overall audience averages, settled for a fourth-place tie with Fox among adults 18-49.
NBC was first in ratings with a 1.5 rating/7 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 8.2 million, according to preliminary numbers. The two-hour “AGT” semifinals from 8-10 averaged a 1.9/8 and 10.6 million viewers. The broadcaster’s fall schedule presentation followed with a 0.8/3 and 3.5 million viewers.
ABC was second in ratings with a 1.0/4 and third in viewers with 3.7 million. The “Bachelor in Paradise” season finale from 8-10 posted a 1.2/5 and 4.5 million viewers. “Castaways” at 10 got a 0.5/2 and 2.2 million viewers.
Univision was third in ratings with a 0.7/3 but fifth in viewers with 1.8 million.
CBS and Fox tied for fourth in ratings, both with a 0.6. CBS had a 3 share, airing just repeats; Fox had a 2. CBS was second in total viewers with 5.3 million, Fox was fourth with 1.9 million.
For Fox, “Beat Shazam” at 8 received a 0.7/3 and 2.2 million viewers. At 9, “Love Connection” had a 0.4/2 and 1.5 million viewers.
Telemundo was sixth in ratings with a 0.5/2 and in viewers with 1.4 million.
The CW was seventh in ratings with a 0.2/1 and in viewers with 671,000. Following a rerun, “The Outpost” at 9 got a 0.2/1 and 679,000 viewers.
'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.
