Only one cable/satellite program, USA’s weekly “WWE Raw,” made the top 50 and five more the top 100 (none above #80) in 18-49 for the most recent week. The weekly merging of Nielsen data for both broadcast and cable/satellite networks is calculated by the TVB.
Top 100 Broadcast and Subscription TV* Primetime Programs
Cable’s top program, WWE Entertainment, ranked #38. Its second highest-rated program ranked #84.
Blue = Broadcast Red = Subscription TV
Blue = Broadcast Red = Subscription TV
RANK | PROGRAMS | NETWORK | (START) DATE |
# TLCST |
P18-49 Live+SD US AA% |
1 | ACADEMY AWARDS(S)-02/27/2011 | ABC | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 11.8 |
2 | AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY | FOX | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 7.9 |
3 | OSCAR’S RED CARPET LIVE-3(S)-02/27/2011 | ABC | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 7.3 |
4 | AMERICAN IDOL-THURSDAY | FOX | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 7.2 |
5 | NCIS | CBS | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 4.4 |
6 | GLEE | FOX | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 4.4 |
7 | MODERN FAMILY | ABC | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 4.1 |
8 | NCIS: LOS ANGELES | CBS | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 3.9 |
9 | OSCAR’S RED CARPET LIVE-2(S)-02/27/2011 | ABC | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 3.9 |
10 | BIG BANG THEORY, THE | CBS | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 3.8 |
11 | HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER | CBS | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 3.5 |
12 | HOUSE | FOX | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 3.5 |
13 | GREY’S ANATOMY | ABC | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 3.4 |
14 | BACHELOR, THE | ABC | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 3.4 |
15 | CRIMINAL MINDS | CBS | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 3.2 |
16 | OFFICE | NBC | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 3.2 |
17 | MIKE & MOLLY | CBS | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 3.2 |
18 | SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLD | CBS | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 3.1 |
19 | TWO AND A HALF MEN SP(S)-02/21/2011 | CBS | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 3.0 |
20 | RULES OF ENGAGEMENT | CBS | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
21 | MENTALIST, THE | CBS | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
22 | HAWAII FIVE-0 | CBS | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
23 | MAD LOVE | CBS | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
24 | BIGGEST LOSER 11 | NBC | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 2.7 |
25 | CSI | CBS | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 2.7 |
26 | OSCAR’S RED CARPET LIVE-1(S)-02/27/2011 | ABC | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 2.7 |
27 | CASTLE | ABC | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 2.6 |
28 | LAW AND ORDER:SVU | NBC | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 2.5 |
29 | RAISING HOPE | FOX | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 2.4 |
30 | CRIMINAL MINDS: SUSPECT | CBS | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 2.4 |
31 | PARKS AND RECREATION | NBC | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 2.4 |
32 | MIDDLE, THE | ABC | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 2.4 |
33 | PRIVATE PRACTICE | ABC | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 2.3 |
34 | 30 ROCK | NBC | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 2.3 |
35 | MR. SUNSHINE | ABC | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
36 | SIMPSONS ENCORE | FOX | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
37 | WIPEOUT-THURS | ABC | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
38 | WWE ENTERTAINMENT | USA | 02/21/2011 | 2 | 2.2 |
39 | AMAZING RACE 18 | CBS | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 2.1 |
40 | CHICAGO CODE | FOX | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 2.1 |
41 | PARENTHOOD | NBC | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 2.1 |
42 | FAMILY GUY ENCORE | FOX | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
43 | EVA LUNA THU | UNI | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
44 | EVA LUNA WED | UNI | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
45 | CSI: MIAMI | CBS | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
45 | EVA LUNA TUE | UNI | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
47 | GOOD WIFE, THE | CBS | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
48 | AMW: AMERICA FIGHTS BACK | FOX | 02/26/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
49 | EVA LUNA MON | UNI | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
50 | COPS 2 | FOX | 02/26/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
51 | V | ABC | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
52 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR MON | UNI | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
53 | BOB’S BURGERS | FOX | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
54 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR TUE | UNI | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
55 | COMMUNITY | NBC | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
56 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR THU | UNI | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
57 | BETTER WITH YOU | ABC | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
58 | CSI: NY | CBS | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
59 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR WED | UNI | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
60 | HARRY’S LAW | NBC | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
61 | BLUE BLOODS | CBS | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
62 | EVA LUNA FRI | UNI | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
63 | SIMPSONS-SUN 7P | FOX | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
64 | CHUCK | NBC | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
65 | OFF THE MAP | ABC | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
66 | COPS | FOX | 02/26/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
67 | TRAFFIC LIGHT | FOX | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
68 | AMERICAN DAD | FOX | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
69 | KITCHEN NIGHTMARES | FOX | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
70 | MUJERES ASESINAS 3 THU | UNI | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
71 | 20/20-FRI | ABC | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
72 | AQUI Y AHORA TUE | UNI | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
73 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR FRI | UNI | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
74 | UNDERCOVER BOSS | CBS | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
75 | FRINGE | FOX | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
76 | OUTSOURCED | NBC | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
77 | PERFECT COUPLES | NBC | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
78 | PRMTME:WHAT WOULD U DO SP(S)-02/22/2011 | ABC | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
79 | ROSA DE GUADALUPE WED | UNI | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
80 | DATELINE FRI | NBC | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
81 | NO ORDINARY FAMILY | ABC | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
82 | VAMPIRE DIARIES | CW | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
83 | PRIMETIME:WHAT WOULD U DO | ABC | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
84 | NBA BASKETBALL | TNT | 02/24/2011 | 2 | 1.3 |
85 | ROSA DE GUADALUPE FRI | UNI | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
86 | WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE | NBC | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
87 | CAPE | NBC | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
88 | 48 HOURS MYSTERY | CBS | 02/26/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
89 | DEFENDERS, THE | CBS | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
90 | MINUTE TO WIN IT 2/27 9P(S)-02/27/2011 | NBC | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
91 | 60 MINUTES PRESENTS | CBS | 02/27/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
92 | WHITE COLLAR | USA | 02/22/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
93 | ROYAL PAINS | USA | 02/24/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
94 | AMERICA’S TOP MODEL-10 | CW | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
95 | NBA REGULAR SEASON L | ESPN | 02/23/2011 | 5 | 1.0 |
96 | WWE FRI NIGHT SMACKDOWN | SYFY | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
97 | DON FRANCISCO PRESENTA MO | UNI | 02/21/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
97 | SMALLVILLE | CW | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
99 | MINUTE TO WIN IT-WED | NBC | 02/23/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
100 | SUPERNANNY | ABC | 02/25/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
*Subscription TV is programming delivered to the household by wired cable, telco or alternate delivery systems (ADS) such as satellite.
Source: 2/21-2/27/11 The Nielsen Company NTI Live + Same Day estimates.
Ranked by average audience % (ratings); in the event of a tie, impressions (000’s) are used as a tiebreaker.
Ad-Supported Subscription television only. Programming under 25 minutes excluded.
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