Monday night was alright for Jack Bauer. Day 2 of the 24‘s two-part premiere did just as well as Day 1. The good news? The return of House will provide the series a nice lead-in next week. The bad news? The show will then go up directly against Two and a Half Men. (CBS’ strong lineup was the winner last night in both categories.)

8pm

• The 24 two-hour block (12.3 million, 4.1/10 in 18-49) was only off 200,000 from Sunday.
• The Big Bang Theory (4.4/11) and How I Met Your Mother (4.8/12) both attracted 11.8 million.
• The Bachelor (9.1 million, 3.2/8) lured in 400,000 more.
• Superstars of Dance (7.1 million, 4.1/10) fell by 2.4 million.
• Gossip Girl (2.9 million, 1.3/3) remained even.

9pm

• Two and a Half Men (17.1 million, 5.6/13 in 18-49) had the night’s best numbers.
• Worst Week (10.1 million, 3.3/8) lost a good portion of its lead-in.
• One Tree Hill (3.1 million, 1.5/3) added on 500,000.

10pm

• CSI: Miami (4.0/10 in 18-49) nailed down 15.7 million.
• True Beauty (6.5 million, 2.8/7) took a 1.1 million hit.
• Momma’s Boys (4.6 million, 1.7/4) lost 700,000.

*denotes repeat

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