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Tuesday Ratings: Tuesdays a Charm for FOX

Although was still tops this Tuesday, the numbers for the San Diego auditions weren’t as sunny as last week.

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  • (29 million, 11.7/29 in 18-49) was down 4 million from seven days ago.
  • * (12.2 million, 2.1/5) sunk about 3.7 million.
  • (8.9 million, 3.7/9) gained 1.7 million pounds.
  • (4.8 million, 1.4/4) saw a slight bump.
  • About 1.5 million danced with * (0.6/1) and the devil.

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2008 Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations (TV)

Take note.  If you want to see your favorite actors and actresses lined up in their finest, this may be the gala to watch.  Thanks to the relationship between the and the , the 14th Annual SAG Awards presentation will be allowed to go on as planned.  (The same cannot currently be said of the or the .)  So set your Tivo to on January 27.  This may be last time you get to see a group of actors celebrating together for quite some time.

This year’s television nominees are:

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  • James Gandolfini, The Sopranos (HBO)
  • Michael C. Hall, Dexter (Showtime)
  • Jon Hamm, Mad Men (AMC)
  • Hugh Laurie, House (FOX)
  • James Spader, Boston Legal (ABC)

OUTSTANDING FEMALE PERFORMANCE - DRAMA SERIES

  • Glenn Close, Damages (FX)
  • Edie Falco, The Sopranos (HBO)
  • Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters (ABC)
  • Holly Hunter, Saving Grace (TNT)
  • Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer (TNT)

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Tuesday Ratings: ‘The Biggest Loser’ Inches Past CBS

Although narrowly lost in the viewers to , it outweighed its competitors in the demos.

8pm
The Biggest Loser

9pm

  • Approx. 11.4 million watched Bill crowned (4.6/13 in 18-49).
  • (2.8/7) weighed in second with 10.8 million viewers.
  • * (9.9 million, 3.3/9) did slightly better than one week ago.
  • * (4.4 million, 1.5/4) dropped about 1.3 million.
  • (1.4 million, 0.6/2) did just as well as its lead-in.

10pm

  • (7.7 million, 2.1/6) saw a decrease of 1.3 million.
  • (7.2 million, 1.8/5) was off by 600,000.

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

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Tuesday Ratings:  ABC Wins the Disco Ball

two-hour finale was last night’s big ticket.  The show helped nudge past in both viewers and demos.

8pm
House

9pm

  • A whopping 24.9 million watched Helio win on (6.4/15 in 18-49 demo).
  • (16.9 million, 7.0/16) still had control of the hour’s demos.
  • (10.48 million, 2.9/7) was steady with last week.
  • (2.26 million, 1.1/2) was up about 400,000.

10pm

  • (4.6/12) closed the night with 12.3 million.
  • (6.5 million, 1.6/4) was only 1/2 as successful as its NBC competitor.

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Tuesday Ratings: FOX Lineup Remains Strong

Although slightly down from last week, FOX’s schedule still garnered the best viewers and demos.

8pm
Reaper

9pm

10pm

  • Approximately 12.5 million worried about Stabler’s health on (4.4/12 in 18-49).
  • (11.8 million, 2.9/8) was up about 800,000.
  • (7.3 million, 1.8/5) lost about 1/2 million.

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Tuesday Ratings: ‘NCIS’ Achieves a Personal High

After five years on air, NCIS is still showing a lot of life.  Although the show had its largest audience ever, FOX still came away with the evening’s best numbers:

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  • (18.3 million, 4.1/11 in 18-49 age group) also had the hour’s best demos.
  • (9.6 million, 3.6/9) was up almost 750,000 from last week.
  • A 2-hour episode of (3.3/8) drew in 7.9 million.
  • (4.9 million, 1.7/5) and (5.5 million, 1.9/5) locked up 4th place.
  • (1.3/3) took a backseat with 2.6 million.

9pm

  • Although bested by NCIS, (18.1 million, 7.7/18 in 18-49) still had the evening’s best demos.
  • (16.9 million, 3.8/9) was down about 1.5 million from last week.
  • (11 million, 3.0/7) was up about 1/2 million.
  • (1.0/2) racked up last place with 2.4 million.

10pm

  • About 11.7 million watched the hunt for a serial killer on (4.2/12 in 18-49 demo).
  • (11 million, 2.7/7) was down almost 800,000 from last week.
  • (7.8 million, 1.9/5) continues to see its audience slip away.

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Tuesday Ratings:  Fans Nostalgic For ABC’s ‘Great Pumpkin’

I have a feeling after last night’s great numbers, we’ll still be seeing Linus sitting in that pumpkin patch next year.  Although Tuesday lineup had the best demos, the classic Halloween special helped attract the largest audience.

8pm

  • Although it was slightly down from last week, (16.3 million, 3.3/9 in 18-49 demo) had the hour’s largest audience. Great Pumpkin
  • It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown (11.4 million, 3.8/11) easily outperformed the usual / numbers.
  • (8.9 million, 3.2/9) took a backseat to Snoopy.
  • (6.3 million, 2.8/7) and (5.8 million, 1.7/5) both declined from last week.
  • (2.3 million, 1.1/3) was down almost a million.

9pm

  • At 18.8 million, (4.3/10 in 18-49 demo) had the hour’s largest audience.
  • (17.2 million, 7.0/17) still outperformed in the demos.
  • (2.8/7) came in third with 8.1 million viewers.
  • CW’s (2.5 million, 1.1/3) was about even with last week.

10pm

  • Thanks to a repeat on , (11.2 million, 3.0/8 in 18-49 demo) had the hour’s best audience.
  • A repeat of (8.7 million, 3.0/8) still came in second.
  • Surprisingly, (8.1 million, 2.0/5) held on steady from last Tuesday.

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This Week on TV (10/29-11/4)

Nip/Tuck

 

MONDAY (10/29)
  • Two and a Half Men (CBS, 9pm):  “Charlie’s girlfriend does not like to be seen with him in public.”  She’s afraid she’ll be attacked by .
  • Samantha Who? (ABC, 9:30):  “Sam assumes her role as a bridesmaid at a friend’s wedding, but upon arriving, she learns that the friend does not want her there.”  If only she knew that before she paid for the dress.
  • The Bachelor (ABC, 10pm):  “The final four contestants bring Brad home to meet their parents.”  The dads all envy his cool beard.
  • Californication (Showtime, 10:30pm):  Season finale.  Hopefully I’ll stop singing the Chili Peppers song now.

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Tuesday Ratings: Viewers Return to Hugh Laurie’s ‘House’

With baseball out of the picture, Hugh Laurie was free to reclaim his reign over Wednesday night’s ratings.

8pm

  • At 17.1 million, (3.7/10 in 18-49 demo) had the hour’s best audience and demo performance. Cane
  • (3.1/9) came in 2nd with 8.8 million viewers.
  • (6.9 million, 3.2/9) was up from last week; (6.8 million, 2.3/7) did better than last week’s Dateline special.
  • Both (6.9 million, 2.2/6) and (7.1 million, 2.4/6) were about even from one week ago.
  • (3.2 million, 1.6/4) was slightly down.

9pm

  • (17.9 million, 7.6/18 in 18-49 demo) had the night’s largest numbers in both categories.
  • (17.8 million, 4.4/11) came in a close 2nd with viewers.
  • (10.9 million, 3.0/7) was down from last week as was (2.6 million, 1.2/3).

10pm

  • (12.2 million, 4.7/13 in 18-49 demo) easily dominated the 10pm hour.
  • A special episode of (2.8/8) drew in 10.9 million.
  • CBS’s (8 million, 2.0/5) dropped another 500,000.

Tuesday Ratings:  CBS and ‘NCIS’ Step In For The Win

Although House fans may have been bummed, several networks were thrilled to see a baseball-filled night on FOX.  With its stiff competition removed, CBS had a rare Tuesday night audience victory.

8pm
NCIS

  • A -less 8pm helped (17.4 million, 4.1/12 in 18-49 demo) score the night’s best audience.
  • FOX’s Red Sox/Indians game (3.6/10) averaged 12.7 million.
  • (6.9 million, 2.7/8) was on par with last week’s numbers; (6.9 million, 2.7/7) was slightly down.
  • Not many viewers cared about Matt Lauer’s exclusive interview with Sen. Larry Craig (5.7 million, 1.7/5).
  • (1.7/5) gained 400,000 viewers and rounded off the hour with 3.5 million.

9pm

  • Without knocking on its door, (17 million, 4.3/11 in 18-49 demo) soaked up another 1 million viewers for the 9pm win.
  • CBS’ (12.3 million, 3.5/9) and NBC’s (6.9 million, 3.0/8) both saw increases.
  • (3.2 million, 1.5/4) was up 600,000 fans from last week.

10pm

  • (12.5 million, 4.8/13 in 18-49 demo) continued its rule over the 10pm hour.
  • (10.2 million, 2.8/8) was about even with last week.
  • (8.5 million, 2.2/6) was down another 600,000 this week.

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