NBC topped Monday in the advertiser-sought 18-49 demographic, despite “The Voice” sliding just a touch to another season low against ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars.” NBC even saw a nice boost from “The Night Shift,” with the modestly rated show rising 23 percent from last week, according to preliminary numbers.

That said, NBC’s singing competition bled by one minute into “The Night Shift,” so the show could dip one-tenth or even two-tenths of a ratings point when final numbers are released later today.

ABC’s dance competition experienced strong ratings retention from its season premiere last week. The network topped the night in total viewers.

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NBC was first in ratings with a 2.7 rating/8 share in the key demo and second in total viewers with an average of 9.8 million. “The Voice” at 8 p.m. earned a 3.3/10 — a high on the night — and 11.9 million viewers. At 10, “The Night Shift” rose to a 1.6/5 and 5.8 million viewers.

ABC and CBS tied for second in ratings, both with a 1.8/6. ABC was first in viewers with 11.9 million; CBS was third with 8.8 million.

For ABC, “Dancing With the Stars” at 8 received a 2.0/6 — knotted with last week’s fast national number and 95 percent of the final tally — and primetime-best 13.7 million viewers. “Castle” at 10 posted a 1.4/4 and 8.2 million viewers.

For CBS, “2 Broke Girls” at 8 had a 1.9/7 and 7.3 million viewers. “Mike & Molly” at 8:30 got a 1.8/6 and 7.8 million viewers. “Scorpion” at 9 posted a 2.0/6 and 9.6 million viewers. “NCIS: Los Angeles” at 10 received a 1.6/5 and 9.3 million viewers.

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Fox was fourth in ratings with a 1.2/4 and in viewers with 3.8 million. A special episode of “The Following” at 8 had a 1.2/4 and 3.9 million viewers. A second episode of the Kevin Bacon drama at 9 got a 1.2/3 and 3.7 million viewers.

Univision was fifth in ratings with a 1.1/4 and in viewers with 3 million.

Telemundo was sixth in ratings with a 0.6/2 and in viewers with 1.5 million.

The CW was seventh in ratings with a 0.3/1 and in viewers with 885,000, airing entirely reruns.

The Evolution of Nick Jonas: From Purity Ring to Boxing Ring (Photos)

Heavily influenced by soul and R&B, the Nick Jonas of now has come a long way from his teen pop rock.
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Formed in 2005, The Jonas Brothers consists of New Jersey siblings Kevin, Joe and Nick.
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At the height of their success, The Jonas Brothers' self-titled 2007 album sold 1.7 million copies.
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Appearances on Disney programs like Miley Cyrus' "Hannah Montana" significantly raised their profile.
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"Jo Bros, "as fans called them, coincided with other teen phenomenons like Zac Efron of "High School Musical."
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Though a follow up album titled 'Little Bit Longer" didn't move as many copies as the first, it cemented the Jonas Brothers as an act "that could sell out arenas," said Billboard writer Shirley Halperin.
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Pursuing solo efforts in 2010, Nick experimented with a new band that played under the moniker "Nick Jonas & The Administration."
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Nick has also returned to his first love: the stage. Starring in productions of "Les Miserables" as a kid, Jonas has returned to Broadway in "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying."
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"Nick Jonas & The Administration" flew pretty high, moving about 150,000 copies of their standalone album, per Nielsen SoundScan.
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Cementing their pop culture dominance, the boys merited an invite to the Anna Wintour-curated Met Gala, celebrating the designs of Miuccia Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli.
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Jonas is shown performing at the 2013 "Miss USA" pageant. It's not secret he likes beauty queens, as his current girlfriend Olivia Culpo holds a few titles.
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Nick Jonas hits up the Vanity Fair and FIAT celebration of 'Young Hollywood' during Vanity Fair Campaign Hollywood 2014.
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In 2013, Jonas and his brothers paid tribute to radio legend Kidd Kraddick by attending a public memorial for the DJ, who died from complications due to an enlarged heart.
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The happy -- and hot -- couple in the flesh: Jonas and Olivia Culpo sizzle on-screen in his video for "Jealous" and at various red carpet events.
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Always musically inclined, Jonas even moonlights for his pals -- like his 2013 side gigs playing drums for Demi Lovato.
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For a new "Kingdom," a new prince: Jonas carved out a whole new body with LA-based trainer Gregg Miele of Heart & Hustle Gym.
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Jonas' "Kingdom" character Nate Kulina isn't just the youngest in a boxing dynasty, he's discovering his true sexual identity.
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Jonas has said numerous times how proud he is to take on a homosexual character, and treats the storyline with care and responsibility.
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Transformation complete: Details magazine documents the powerhouse Jonas has become, a far cry from the mop-topped drummer for the Jonas Brothers.
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Island Records "Chains" already has two breakout singles: the eponymous track and "Jealous," a certified Billboard Top 10 hit.
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At 22, Jonas has a career trajectory that CAA head of music Rob Light says could land Jonas the coveted EGOT: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.
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