‘American Idol’ down, soft start for ‘Rake’

FOX was number one Thursday with adults 18-49 and with total viewers.  American Idol earned a 3.3 rtg., down 13% from last Thursday’s 3.9 adults 18-49 rating. The premiere of Rake garnered a 1.7 adults 18-49 rating. On ABC, The Taste earned a 1.1 up 22% from last week’s 0.9 adults 18-49 rating.

Thursday Overnight Nielsen ratings Ratings/Share Adults 18-49 2.5/7 1.9/5 1.3/4 1.1/3 1.0/3 0.9/2 Adults 18-34 1.7/6 1.1/4 1.1/4 0.8/3 1.0/3 0.8/3 Total Viewers (millions) 9.577 8.787 3.065 3.934 3.225 2.222

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