Fox topped Tuesday’s main 18-49 demographic with the Women’s World Cup semifinal, though due to the nature of live sports, fast national numbers for the net are approximate.
NBC was just one-tenth of a ratings point behind the preliminary winner, and took the total viewer crown thanks mostly to “America’s Got Talent.”
Meanwhile, CBS’s “Zoo” debuted to a touch more than 8 million total viewers, making it the most-watched premiere for a new summer scripted series this year. Including unscripted, ABC’s previous 2015 debut of “Celebrity Family Feud” bested it by about 650,000 total viewers.
“Zoo” was less impressive in the demo, with its 1.2 rating/4 share ranking behind “Family Feud,” “Battlebots,” “I Can Do That” and “The Briefcase” thus far this season.
Fox was first in ratings with a 3.3/13 in the advertiser-coveted demographic, but third in total viewers with an average of 5.9 million, according to early numbers. Final numbers for the soccer match will be released later Wednesday by Fox Sports. The conclusion of the semifinal game at 8 p.m. earned a 3.3/13 and 9 million viewers. Special “Beat the Champs” at 9 received a 1.1/4 and 2/7 million viewers.
NBC was second in ratings with a 2.1/8 and first in viewers with 8.9 million. “America’s Got Talent” at 8 posted a 2.4/9 and 10.6 million viewers. The season finale of “I Can Do That!” at 10 had a 1.5/5 and 5.3 million viewers.
CBS was third in ratings with a 0.9/3 and second in viewers with 7.2 million. “Zoo” was sandwiched between reruns at 9.
Univision was fourth in ratings with a 0.8/3 and fifth in viewers with 2.2 million.
ABC was fifth in ratings with a 0.6/2 and fourth in viewers with 2.4 million. Following repeats, “Extreme Weight Loss” had a 0.7/2 and 2.4 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 0.3/1 and in viewers with 852,000, airing reruns.
Shakira, Wyclef Jean, Rihanna Add Star Power to Final Day of World Cup (Photos)
Shakira performs “La la la (Brazil 2014)" at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony on July 13, 2014.
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Shakira, holding her son Milan, is joined by Carlos Santana, Wyclef Jean and others during the closing ceremony of the 2014 FIFA World Cup at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on July 13, 2014.
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Chart-topping singer Rihanna enjoys the game during the 2014 FIFA World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014.
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Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger waves to fans ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup final match at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014.
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Ashton Kutcher and NFL player Tom Brady enjoy the 2014 FIFA World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014.
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Soccer legend David Beckham and his sons watch the 2014 FIFA World Cup final match between Germany and Argentina at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014.
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The German team celebrates its big win at the 2014 FIFA World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, 2014.
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Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and Brazilian pop star Claudia Leitte perform the official 2014 FIFA World Cup song “We are One (Ole Ola),” at the opening ceremony on Thursday, June 12, 2014.
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Leonardo DiCaprio was spotted in the crowd at The Arena de São Paulo on Thursday, June 12, 2014.
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Christiano Ronaldo and Jacob Arabo, Founder of Jacob & Co, attend the Cocktail Gala with Jacob & Co at Hotel de Paris on July 4, 2013 in Monaco, Monaco.
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Jaime King attends the 2014 FIFA World Cup McDonald's Launch Party at Pillars 38 on June 5, 2014 in New York City.
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"30 Rock's" Katrina Bowden attends the 2014 FIFA World Cup McDonald's Launch Party at Pillars 38 on June 5, 2014 in New York City.
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Scott Disick attends the 2014 FIFA World Cup McDonald's Launch Party at Pillars 38 on June 5, 2014 in New York City.
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Soccer star Landon Donovan from the Los Angeles Galaxy participates in the Macy's Back To School charity event held at Macy's on August 10, 2012 in Culver City, California.
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Soccer legend Pele attends Meet The Athlete at the Apple Store Soho on April 3, 2014 in New York City.
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While President Obama puts basketball first, he likes to refer to himself as a "soccer dad."
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Some of the biggest names in entertainment are spotted in Brazil for soccer’s most-watched event
Shakira performs “La la la (Brazil 2014)" at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil during the 2014 FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony on July 13, 2014.