‘Cougar Town’ a debate over Valentine’s Day (audio)

JULES AND GRAYSON DEBATE THE MERITS OF VALENTINE'S DAY, ON ABC'S "COUGAR TOWN"

"When a Kid Goes Bad" - Jules looks to avoid spending Valentine's Day alone, on ABC's "Cougar Town," WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (9:30-10:01 p.m., ET).

When everyone else makes plans for Valentine's Day, Jules looks to Grayson for company, only to learn he hates the holiday. Meanwhile, Bobby and Jules are at an impasse over letting Travis go to a party where he'll undoubtedly be drinking, Ellie is determined to triumph as alpha dog over Grayson, and Laurie meets Smith's dad (Barry Bostwick guest stars).

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"Cougar Town" stars Courteney Cox as Jules, Christa Miller as Ellie, Busy Philipps as Laurie, Dan Byrd as Travis, Josh Hopkins as Grayson, Ian Gomez as Andy and Brian Van Holt as Bobby.

Ratings Review:
“Cougar Town” (9:30-10:00 p.m.)
Airing for the first time against “American Idol,” ABC freshman “Cougar Town” finished as the No. 2 scripted show in its half-hour among Viewers (6.2 million) and Adults 18-49 (2.9/7) to CBS’ veteran “Criminal Minds,” while placing as the No. 1 scripted show in its slot with Women 18-34 (3.3/9). 

Despite facing the second-half of “American Idol,” “Cougar Town” improved on its overnight season averages among young Adults:  AD18-49 (+4% - 2.9/7 vs. 2.8/7) and AD18-34 (+4% - 2.5/7 vs. 2.4/7).

(source: ABC)