Ratings: ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Premiere Waltzes to 14 Million Viewers

Dropped “Voice” still powers NBC to key demo win, ABC tops all in total audience

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ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” twirled to 14 million total viewers on Monday, handing the network an all-in audience win. NBC topped the night in the advertiser-sought 18-49 demo with “The Voice.”

“DWTS” was up three percent from its fall premiere from a total eyeballs perspective, but down 17 percent in the main demo. Versus its more comparable Spring 2014 start, the dance competition fell by 23 percent among those 18-49.

“The Voice” dipped 13 percent in the ad sales demographic last night.

NBC was first in ratings with a 3.3 rating/10 share in the key demo and second in total viewers with an average of 10.1 million, according to preliminary numbers. “The Voice” at 9 p.m. earned a night-high 3.3/10 and had 12.2 million viewers. “The Night Shift” at 10 got a 1.5/5 and 5.7 million viewers.

ABC was second in ratings with a 1.9/6 and first in viewers with 12.4 million. The “Dancing With the Stars” premiere at 8 received a 2.0/7 and primetime-best 14 million viewers. “Castle” at 10 had a 1.5/5 and 9.1 million viewers.

CBS was third in ratings with a 1.4/4 and in viewers with 7 million. Sandwiched in between reruns, “Mike & Molly” at 8:30 had a 1.9/6 and 8.5 million viewers.

Univision was fourth in ratings with a 1.0/3 and fifth in viewers with 2.7 million.

Fox was fifth in ratings with a 0.9/3 and fourth in viewers with 3 million. Following a repeat, “The Following” at 9 received a 1.1/3 and 3.5 million viewers.

Telemundo was sixth in ratings with a 0.6/2 and in viewers with 1.4 million.

The CW was seventh in ratings with a 0.5/2 and in viewers with 1.2 million. “The Originals” at 8 had a 0.6/2 and 1.3 million viewers. “Jane The Virgin” at 9 got a 0.4/1 and 1.1 million viewers.

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