The return of House made a dent in CBS’ numbers.  While ABC was busy retaining its lead with the viewers, FOX was able to step up for a win in the demos.

8pm

• Dancing with the Stars (18 million, 4.4/11 in 18-49) was the night’s most-watched show.
• About 9.9 million watched Star Wars night on Deal or No Deal (9.9 million, 2.9/7).
• Bones (9.7 million, 3.2/9) grew by 1.1 million from last week.
• The Big Bang Theory (8.2 million, 3.0/9) improved by 700,000; How I Met Your Mother (8.9 million, 3.8/10) improved upon its lead-in.
• Gossip Girl (2.5 million, 1.3/3) was up by 100,000.

9pm

• House (5.7/13 in 18-49) returned to 14.5 million.
• Two and a Half Men (12.9 million, 4.7/11) took a 300,000 hit; Rules of Engagement (10.4 million, 3.9/9) lost 200,000.
• Samantha Who? (12.7 million, 3.6/8) picked up another 2.6 million.
• One Tree Hill (2.5 million, 1.2/3) was up slightly.

10pm

• CSI: Miami (13.6 million, 3.9/10 in 18-49) easily nabbed the hour.
• Medium (9.6 million, 3.1/8) dialed up another 100,000.
• The Bachelor: London (7.8 million, 2.6/7) was on par with last week.

*denotes repeat

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