Raslin’ from WWE on USA was the only cable show to make the top 50 (#36) in the most recent week for all of TV in the 18-49 demo. Five other cable shows made the top 100, according to the number crunch by TVB of data from The Nielsen Company.
Top 100 Broadcast and Subscription TV* Primetime Programs
Cable’s top program, WWE Entertainment, ranked #36. Its second highest-rated program ranked #70.
Blue = Broadcast Red = Subscription TV
Blue = Broadcast Red = Subscription TV
RANK | PROGRAMS | NETWORK | (START) DATE |
# TLCST |
P18-49 Live+SD US AA% |
1 | AMERICAN IDOL-THURSDAY | FOX | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 8.2 |
2 | AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY | FOX | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 7.8 |
3 | AMERICAN IDOL TUE SP-3/1(S)-03/01/2011 | FOX | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 7.6 |
4 | MODERN FAMILY | ABC | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 4.1 |
5 | HOUSE | FOX | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 3.8 |
6 | NCIS | CBS | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 3.8 |
7 | CRIMINAL MINDS | CBS | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 3.6 |
8 | BACHELOR, THE | ABC | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 3.5 |
9 | DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES | ABC | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 3.4 |
10 | HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER | CBS | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 3.4 |
11 | SECRET MILLIONAIRE | ABC | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 3.4 |
12 | MIKE & MOLLY | CBS | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 3.4 |
13 | RAISING HOPE | FOX | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 3.3 |
14 | SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLD | CBS | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 3.3 |
15 | TWO AND A HALF MEN | CBS | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 3.3 |
16 | NCIS: LOS ANGELES | CBS | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 3.2 |
17 | 20/20 SPECIAL EDITION-3/1(S)-03/01/2011 | ABC | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 3.2 |
18 | FAMILY GUY | FOX | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 3.1 |
19 | CASTLE | ABC | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
20 | SIMPSONS | FOX | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
21 | TRAFFIC LIGHT SP-3/2(S)-03/02/2011 | FOX | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
21 | APPRENTICE 11 | NBC | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
23 | AMAZING RACE 18 | CBS | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 2.7 |
24 | MAD LOVE | CBS | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 2.7 |
25 | UNDERCOVER BOSS | CBS | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 2.7 |
26 | CRIMINAL MINDS: SUSPECT | CBS | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 2.6 |
27 | BIG BANG THEORY, THE | CBS | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 2.5 |
28 | BIGGEST LOSER 11 | NBC | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 2.4 |
29 | MR. SUNSHINE | ABC | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 2.4 |
30 | RULES OF ENGAGEMENT | CBS | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 2.4 |
31 | CSI: MIAMI | CBS | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 2.3 |
32 | MIDDLE, THE | ABC | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 2.3 |
33 | BOB’S BURGERS | FOX | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
34 | CLEVELAND | FOX | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
35 | GOOD WIFE, THE | CBS | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
36 | WWE ENTERTAINMENT | USA | 02/28/2011 | 2 | 2.2 |
37 | CHICAGO CODE | FOX | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 2.1 |
38 | BROTHERS & SISTERS | ABC | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 2.1 |
39 | EVA LUNA THU | UNI | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
40 | EVA LUNA MON | UNI | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
41 | PARENTHOOD | NBC | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
42 | HAWAII FIVE-0 | CBS | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
43 | EVA LUNA TUE | UNI | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
44 | MENTALIST, THE | CBS | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
45 | CSI | CBS | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
46 | AMW: AMERICA FIGHTS BACK | FOX | 03/05/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
47 | V | ABC | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
48 | HARRY’S LAW | NBC | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
49 | COPS 2 | FOX | 03/05/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
50 | DATELINE FRI | NBC | 03/04/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
51 | EVA LUNA WED | UNI | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
52 | AMER FUNN HOME VIDEOS | ABC | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
53 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR TUE | UNI | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
54 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR THU | UNI | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
55 | EVA LUNA FRI | UNI | 03/04/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
56 | AMERICAN DAD | FOX | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
57 | SIMPSONS-SUN 7P | FOX | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
57 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR MON | UNI | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
59 | CHUCK | NBC | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
60 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR WED | UNI | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
61 | COPS | FOX | 03/05/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
62 | BETTER WITH YOU | ABC | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
63 | 60 MINUTES | CBS | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
64 | OFF THE MAP | ABC | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
65 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR FRI | UNI | 03/04/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
66 | AMERICA NXT GR RESTAURANT | NBC | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
67 | LAW AND ORDER:SVU | NBC | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
68 | OFFICE 3/3 9:30(S)-03/03/2011 | NBC | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
69 | OFFICE | NBC | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
70 | DANIEL TOSH: HAPPY THOUGH | CMDY | 03/06/2011 | 2 | 1.5 |
71 | DEFENDERS, THE | CBS | 03/04/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
72 | REINA DEL SUR W | TEL | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
73 | OFFICE 3/3 10P(S)-03/03/2011 | NBC | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
74 | REINA DEL SUR T | TEL | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
75 | WIPEOUT-THURS | ABC | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
75 | ARMY WIVES | LIF | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
77 | BLUE BLOODS | CBS | 03/04/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
77 | DATELINE SUN-7PM | NBC | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
79 | NCAA BASKETBALL SAT-PRIME(S)-03/05/2011 | CBS | 03/05/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
80 | CSI: NY | CBS | 03/04/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
81 | OFFICE 3/3 8:30(S)-03/03/2011 | NBC | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
82 | REINA DEL SUR R | TEL | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
83 | LAW AND ORDER:SVU-SAT | NBC | 03/05/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
84 | NUESTRA BELLEZA SUN | UNI | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
85 | 20/20-FRI | ABC | 03/04/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
86 | MUJERES ASESINAS 3 THU | UNI | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
87 | WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE | NBC | 03/04/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
88 | REINA DEL SUR F | TEL | 03/04/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
89 | GREY’S ANATOMY | ABC | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
90 | OFFICE 3/3 10:30(S)-03/03/2011 | NBC | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
91 | NO ORDINARY FAMILY | ABC | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
92 | ROSA DE GUADALUPE WED | UNI | 03/02/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
93 | REINA DEL SUR M | TEL | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
94 | CAPE | NBC | 02/28/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
95 | PRIMETIME:WHAT WOULD U DO | ABC | 03/04/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
96 | WHITE COLLAR | USA | 03/01/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
97 | OFFICE 3/3 8P(S)-03/03/2011 | NBC | 03/03/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
98 | SAL Y PIMIENTA SUN | UNI | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
99 | LOVE AND HIP HOP | VH1 | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
100 | COMING HOME | LIF | 03/06/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
*Subscription TV is programming delivered to the household by wired cable, telco or alternate delivery systems (ADS) such as satellite.
Source: 2/28-3/6/11 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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