CBS’ Wednesday lineup ticked up while all other networks’ shows either dipped down or remained flat, leading the network to an outright win.
CBS was first in ratings with a 2.2 rating/7 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and first in viewers with an average of 10 million, according to preliminary numbers. “Survivor” at 8 p.m. got a 2.4/8 and 9.8 million viewers. “Criminal Minds” at 9 received a 2.3/7 and a night-high 10.4 million viewers. The “CSI” finale at 10 had a 1.9/6 and 9.9 million viewers.
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Fox was second in ratings with a 1.7/6 and in viewers with 7.8 million. “American Idol” at 8 was the only show on the schedule.
ABC was third in ratings with a 1.5/5 and in viewers with 5.3 million. “The Middle” at 8 had 1.5/6 — a series low — and 6.3 million viewers. “Suburgatory” at 8:30 got a 1.2/4 — down 20 percent to a new low — and 4.7 million viewers. “Modern Family” topped the night at 9 with a 2.8/8 and 8.1 million viewers. “Mixology” at 9:30 had a 1.3/4 and 3.7 million viewers. “Nashville” at 10 got a 1.2/4 and 4.5 million viewers.
NBC was fourth in ratings with a 1.3/4 and in viewers with 4.8 million. “Revolution” at 8 had a 1.1/4 and 3.8 million viewers. “Law & Order: SVU” at 9 got a 1.4/4 and 5.3 million viewers. “Chicago PD” at 10 received a 1.4/4 and 5.4 million viewers. The network’s entire lineup tied series lows.
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Univision was fifth in ratings with a 1.2/4 and in total viewers with 2.9 million.
The CW was sixth in ratings with a 0.7/2 and in total viewers with 2 million. “Arrow” at 8 tied a series low with a 0.7/3 and 2.2 million viewers. “The 100” at 9 had a 0.6/2 and 1.7 million viewers.
Telemundo was seventh in ratings with a 0.4/1 and in total viewers with 1 million.