Several shows saw success on Day 2 of the fall television schedule. Glee earned big numbers despite the lack of a lead-in; NCIS remained strong despite being in its eighth season; and DWTS drew a lot of interest for a simple results show. In the end, CBS was a winner with the viewers while FOX was on top with the demos.

8pm

• NCIS (19.4 million, 4.0/11 in 18-49) had the most viewers of the evening.
• Glee (12.3 million, 5.5/16) had its second-best demos to date.
• Dancing with the Stars* (2.6/7) recapped 12 million.
• The Biggest Loser (2.9/8) averaged 7.2 million over two hours.
• One Tree Hill (0.9/3) pulled in 1.8 million.

9pm

• Dancing with the Stars (18.5 million, 4.4/11 in 18-49) had the best numbers ever for a Week 1 results show.
• A two-hour NCIS: Los Angeles (14.7 million, 3.2/9) was down over 3 million from last year’s opener.
• Raising Hope (7.3 million, 3.1/8) had FOX feeling hopeful; Running Wilde (2.4/7) settled for 5.9 million.
• Life Unexpected (0.7/2) totaled 1.5 million.

10pm

• Detroit 1-8-7’s premiere arrested 9.3 million (2.3/7 in 18-49).
• Parenthood (2.4/7) closed the night with 5.9 million.

*denotes repeat