CBS put forth very little effort last night, but still came away with two wins. Although it faced specials, originals, premieres and finales, the Eye network was on top with only repeats.

8pm

• NCIS* (12.2 million, 2.2/7 in 18-49) easily won the hour.
• NBC’s TV’s 50 Funniest Phrases (2.1/6) amused 6.6 million.
• House* (1.7/5) pulled in 4.2 million.
• According to Jim (1.1/3) returned to 3.7 million.
• Reaper‘s finale (2.2 million, 0.9/3) improved 400,000 over last week.

9pm

• The Mentalist* (12.3 million, 2.4/6 in 18-49) had the best numbers of the night.
• Mental (2.1/5) premiered to 5.8 million.
• ABC’s Diamonds (0.6/2) wrapped up with 3.1 million.
• Hitched or Ditched (0.7/2) premiered to 1.5 million.

10pm

• Without a Trace* (2.1/6 in 18-49) rounded up 9.6 million.
• Law & Order: SVU* (2.1/6) arrested 6.4 million.

*denotes repeat

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