Back to back Frosty specials gave CBS a nice night with the demos.  Meanwhile, ABC was a hit with the viewers.

8pm

• Although down about 600,000 from last week, Deal or No Deal (9.73 million, 2.2/8 in 18-49) was still evening’s largest draw.
• Frosty the Snowman (2.7/9) entertained 8.06 million; Frosty Returns (2.4/8) attracted 7.42 million.
• About 5.97 million watched a new episode of Men in Trees (1.3/5).
• Friday Night Smackdown (4.58 million.1.5/5) was about even with last week.
• Don’t Forget the Lyrics* (3.88 million, 1.3/5) lost about 1 million.

9pm

• Women’s Murder Club (1.8/5 in 18-49) topped the hour with 8.58 million.
• CBS’ Movies Rock special (1.8/6) dazzled 5.87 million.
• Friday Night Lights (5.44 million, 1.8/5) was slightly down from last week.
• The Next Great American Band (2.99 million, 1.2/4) was actually up about 800,000.

10pm

• 20/20 (7.88 million, 2.3/7 in 18-49) saw a 600,000 bump.
• Las Vegas (6.82 million, 1.9/6) kissed 400,000 goodbye.

*denotes repeat.

(You can review last Friday’s ratings here.)