Last night, the networks basically handed over their ratings to FOX.  Although American Idol is normally a sure thing, the show lucked out with a plate of reruns.

8pm

• The Moment of Truth (10 million, 3.9/11 in 18-49) buzzed 700,000 away.
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (6.7 million, 1.5/4) rose 1.1 million from last week.
• Wife Swap (6.3 million, 2.3/7) got a nice 600,000 boost.
• Big Brother (6 million, 2.1/6) evicted 700,000.
• About 3.5 million saw Aimee sent home on America’s Next Top Model (1.7/5).

9pm

• American Idol (25.4 million, 9.7/25 in 18-49) was in tune with last Wednesday.
• Criminal Minds* (6.9 million, 1.5/4) fared better than its lead-in.
• Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (6.1 million, 1.6/4) dropped off from its first hour.
• Supernanny* (2.2/6) kept 5.8 million in line.
• Girlicious* (0.8/2) had 1.7 million lining up for a repeat performance.

10pm

• Law & Order* (2.4/6 in 18-49) brought 8.1 million to justice.
• CSI: NY* (7.5 million, 1.8/5) saw an improvement from last week.
• Men in Trees (5.6 million, 1.5/4)  slipped by 200,000.

*denotes repeat

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