FOX isn’t the only network that should be feeling gleeful. ABC’s freshman series, Modern Family, was only ranked behind CBS’ two dramas for the most viewers last night. The comedy also tied Criminal Minds for the evening’s best demos.

8pm

• The New Adventures of Old Christine (2.2/7 in 18-49) roped up 7.5 million; Gary Unmarried (2.4/7) pulled in 7.4 million.
• Mercy (2.0/6) turned in 7.3 million.
• So You Think You Can Dance (2.8/8) lured in 7.1 million.
• Hank (1.8/5) attracted 6.2 million; The Middle (2.0/6) delivered 6.7 million.
• America’s Next Top Model (1.4/4) scored 3.1 million.

9pm

• Criminal Minds (13.9 million, 3.6/9 in 18-49) was the most-watched show of the evening.
• Modern Family (3.6/9) had 9.3 million laughing.
• Law & Order: SVU (2.7/7) rounded up 8.8 million.
• Cougar Town (3.2/8) gathered 7.9 million.
• Glee (3.3/9) got 7.5 million singing.
• Melrose Place* (0.4/1) coughed up 900,000.

10pm

• CSI: NY (3.2/9 in 18-49) arrested 12.9 million.
• The Jay Leno Show (1.7/5) entertained 6.2 million.
• Eastwick (1.7/5) conjured up 5.1 million.

*denotes repeat