A mysterious new program (FlashForward), a tragic storyline (Grey’s Anatomy) and a slumping series (CSI) combined to give ABC wins in both the viewers and demos this Thursday.

8pm

• FlashForward (12.4 million, 4.1/12 in 18-49) was the first series since April 2004 to beat Survivor at its game.
• Survivor: Samoa (11.9 million, 3.7/11) picked up 400,000.
• Bones (8.8 million, 2.8/7) was down 2.2 million from last week.
• SNL Weekend Update Thursday (4.7 million, 1.8/5) tied Parks and Recreation (4.2 million, 1.8/5) in the demos.
• The Vampire Diaries (3.8 million, 1.7/5) remained steady.

9pm

• Grey’s Anatomy (6.6/17 in 18-49) had 16.8 million in tears.
• CSI (15.7 million, 4.1/10) plunged 7.3 million from last year.
• The Office (7.3 million, 3.8/10) was off by 800,000.
• Fringe (5.8 million, 2.3/6) took a 2.2 million hit.
• Community (5.4 million, 2.8/7) gave up 2.3 million.
• Supernatural (2.6 million, 1.2/3) only lost 200,000.

10pm

• The Mentalist (14.3 million, 3.4/9 in 18-49) shaved off 1.3 million from its first debut.
• The Jay Leno Show (5 million, 1.7/5) pulled in 3.5 million less than last Thursday.

*denotes repeat

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