Wednesday Ratings: CMAs Top Draw for ABC

For the 2nd Wednesday in a row, ABC benefited from non-regular programming. Last week, the Alphabet network had a special episode of DWTS. This week, the CMAs were the one to thank. Yesterday’s broadcast of the 42nd annual event gave ABC wins in both the viewers and the demos.

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• The 2008 CMAs (5.0/13 in 18-49) averaged 15.9 million over three hours.
• Bones (10.9 million, 3.5/9) was up 800,000.
• The New Adventures of Old Christine (6.8 million, 2.0/6) picked up 200,000 more; Gary Unmarried (6.7 million, 2.1/5) was up 300,000.
• Knight Rider (5.3 million, 1.5/4) grew by 200,000.
• America’s Next Top Model (3.7 million, 1.9/5) lost 200,000.

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This Week on TV (11/10-11/16)

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MONDAY (11/10)

• Chuck (NBC, 8pm):  “Chuck chances upon his ex-flame (Jordana Brewster) and embellishes his status in life to impress her.” We’re talking about a girl who starred in D.E.B.S.. He shouldn’t try too hard.
• Prison Break (FOX, 9pm):  “Gretchen gives Michael the rest of the bird book, but he suffers another seizure after deciphering it.” That pretty much sums up my feelings about bird books as well.
• Samantha Who? (ABC, 9:30):  “Sam is sentenced to community service, where she meets a troubled young woman (Mary-Kate Olsen) and decides to help turn her life around.” Sam has now become the better-looking version of Earl Hickey.
• 17 Kids and Counting (TLC, 10pm):  “Jinger takes her driving test; the family celebrates Michelle’s birthday and responds to viewer questions.” Uhh, I have a question. Jinger? Seriously?

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