FOX’s new dramas failed to muster up much attention.  The network fell in third last night behind CBS and NBC.

8pm

• The Bachelor special (7.7 million, 2.6/8 in 18-49) had a narrow victory in its hour.
• The premiere of Canterbury’s Law (7.6 million, 1.7/5) had to settle for second place.
• The New Adventures of Old Christine (7.5 million, 2.7/7) did 2 million better than last week’s Captain episode.
• My Dad is Better Than Your Dad (6.9 million, 2.1/6) didn’t do much better than most.
• How I Met Your Mother* (6.7 million, 2.2/7) was off a tick from last week.
• Gossip Girl* (0.5/1) trailed far behind with 1.2 million.

9pm

• Two and a Half Men* (11.7 million, 3.8/10 in 18-49) was the hit of the evening.
• Deal or No Deal (11.6 million, 3.0/8) put up a strong fight.
• The New Adventures of Old Christine (9.4 million, 3.3/8) grew in its second outing.
• New Amsterdam (8.8 million, 2.5/6) had to settle for a less powerful lead-in.
• October Road (1.8/5) ended its journey with 4.7 million.
• Girlicious (1.7 million, 0.8/2) was in step with last week.

10pm

• CSI: Miami* (10.2 million, 2.7/7 in 18-49) was up by 800,000 from last Monday.
• Medium (9.2 million, 2.9/8) was on par with its last performance.

*denotes repeat

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