Cable/satellite networks just missed landing a show in the top 50 for the key 18-49 demo last week, according to the number crunch of broadcast and cable/satellite Nielsen data by the Television Bureau of Advertising.
"Burn Notice" grabbed the #51 position and "WWE Entertainment" #52. Both air on the USA Network.
Three other cable/satellite offerings made the top 100.
Top 100 Programs on Broadcast and Subscription TV
Based on Primetime Adult 18-49 Ratings
Week ending March 8th, 2009
Week 24 of the 2008-2009 Broadcast Season
RANK | PROGRAMS | NETWORK | (START) DATE |
# TLCST |
P18-49 Live+SD US AA% |
1 | AMERICAN IDOL-TUESDAY | FOX | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 9.0 |
2 | AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY | FOX | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 7.8 |
3 | AMERICAN IDOL THU SP-3/5(S)-03/05/2009 | FOX | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 7.6 |
4 | BACHELOR:AFTER FINAL ROSE(S)-03/02/2009 | ABC | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 6.7 |
5 | BACHELOR, THE | ABC | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 5.4 |
6 | CSI | CBS | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 5.3 |
7 | TWO AND A HALF MEN | CBS | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 4.9 |
8 | LOST | ABC | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 4.9 |
9 | DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES | ABC | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 4.7 |
10 | OFFICE | NBC | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 4.5 |
11 | HELL’S KITCHEN | FOX | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 4.4 |
12 | HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER | CBS | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 4.2 |
13 | BACHELOR:AFTR FINAL ROSE2(S)-03/03/2009 | ABC | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 4.1 |
14 | RULES OF ENGAGEMENT | CBS | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 3.9 |
15 | BIG BANG THEORY, THE | CBS | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 3.9 |
16 | CSI: MIAMI | CBS | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 3.8 |
17 | SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS | CBS | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 3.8 |
18 | 30 ROCK | NBC | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 3.7 |
19 | FAMILY GUY | FOX | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 3.7 |
20 | LIE TO ME | FOX | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 3.7 |
21 | BIGGEST LOSER 7 | NBC | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 3.5 |
22 | BROTHERS & SISTERS | ABC | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 3.4 |
23 | E.R. | NBC | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 3.4 |
24 | HEROES | NBC | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 3.3 |
25 | 24 | FOX | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 3.3 |
26 | APPRENTICE 8 | NBC | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 3.2 |
27 | AMAZING RACE 14 | CBS | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 3.1 |
28 | COLD CASE | CBS | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 3.0 |
29 | EXTREME MAKEOVER:HM ED-8P | ABC | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 2.9 |
30 | ELEVENTH HOUR | CBS | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 2.9 |
31 | SIMPSONS | FOX | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 2.8 |
32 | CSI: NY | CBS | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 2.7 |
33 | AMERICAN DAD | FOX | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 2.7 |
34 | MENTALIST, THE | CBS | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 2.7 |
35 | GHOST WHISPERER | CBS | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 2.6 |
36 | NCIS | CBS | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 2.6 |
37 | KING OF THE HILL | FOX | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 2.4 |
38 | CHUCK | NBC | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 2.4 |
39 | LAW AND ORDER:SVU | NBC | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 2.4 |
40 | MEDIUM | NBC | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 2.4 |
41 | CRIMINAL MINDS | CBS | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 2.3 |
42 | NUMB3RS | CBS | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 2.3 |
43 | UNIT, THE | CBS | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 2.3 |
44 | WITHOUT A TRACE | CBS | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
45 | MY NAME IS EARL | NBC | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
46 | 60 MINUTES | CBS | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
47 | 48 HOURS MYSTERY | CBS | 03/07/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
48 | MANANA PARA SIEMPRE MON | UNI | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
49 | SNL 8P 3/8(S)-03/08/2009 | NBC | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 2.2 |
50 | MANANA PARA SIEMPRE WED | UNI | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 2.1 |
51 | BURN NOTICE | USA | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 2.1 |
52 | WWE ENTERTAINMENT | USA | 03/02/2009 | 2 | 2.0 |
53 | FLASHPOINT | CBS | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 2.0 |
54 | CUIDADO CON EL ANGEL MON | UNI | 03/02/2009 | 1 | 2.0 |
55 | 20/20 SP EDITION-3/6(S)-03/06/2009 | ABC | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 2.0 |
56 | AMER FUNN HOME VIDEOS | ABC | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 2.0 |
57 | 20/20-FRI | ABC | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 2.0 |
58 | MANANA PARA SIEMPRE TUE | UNI | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 2.0 |
59 | COPS 2 | FOX | 03/07/2009 | 1 | 1.9 |
60 | MANANA PARA SIEMPRE THU | UNI | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 1.9 |
61 | AMW: AMERICA FIGHTS BACK | FOX | 03/07/2009 | 1 | 1.9 |
62 | MANANA PARA SIEMPRE FRI | UNI | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 1.9 |
63 | LIFE ON MARS | ABC | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 1.9 |
64 | COPS | FOX | 03/07/2009 | 1 | 1.8 |
65 | KATH & KIM | NBC | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 1.8 |
66 | CUIDADO CON EL ANGEL WED | UNI | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 1.8 |
67 | CUIDADO CON EL ANGEL FRI | UNI | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 1.8 |
68 | AMERICA’S TOP MODEL – 6 | CW | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 1.8 |
69 | CUIDADO CON EL ANGEL TUE | UNI | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 1.8 |
70 | KNIGHT RIDER | NBC | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 1.7 |
71 | UGLY BETTY | ABC | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 1.7 |
72 | CRIMETIME SATURDAY | CBS | 03/07/2009 | 1 | 1.7 |
73 | NUESTRA BELLEZA SUN | UNI | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 1.7 |
74 | GREY’S ANATOMY-THU 9PM | ABC | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 1.6 |
75 | CUIDADO CON EL ANGEL THU | UNI | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 1.6 |
76 | LOST-WED 8PM | ABC | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 1.6 |
77 | HOMELAND SECURITY USA | ABC | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 1.6 |
78 | LAW AND ORDER | NBC | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 1.6 |
79 | DOLLHOUSE | FOX | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 1.5 |
80 | GARY UNMARRIED | CBS | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 1.5 |
81 | OLD CHRISTINE | CBS | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 1.4 |
82 | DON FRANCISCO PRESENTA WE | UNI | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 1.4 |
83 | NIP TUCK | FX | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 1.4 |
84 | WIFE SWAP | ABC | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
85 | ROSA DE GUADALUPE THU | UNI | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
86 | PRIVATE PRACTICE | ABC | 03/05/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
87 | SNL 7P 3/8(S)-03/08/2009 | NBC | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
88 | LAW AND ORDER-SAT | NBC | 03/07/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
89 | SCRUBS-TU 9:30PM | ABC | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
90 | ROSA DE GUADALUPE FRI | UNI | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
91 | DATELINE FRI | NBC | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 1.3 |
92 | HOWIE DO IT 8:30 | NBC | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 1.2 |
93 | LIFE | NBC | 03/04/2009 | 1 | 1.2 |
94 | FAMILY GUY | ADSM | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 1.2 |
95 | AQUI Y AHORA TUE | UNI | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 1.2 |
96 | CRIMETIME SATURDAY 8PM | CBS | 03/07/2009 | 1 | 1.2 |
97 | FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS | NBC | 03/06/2009 | 1 | 1.2 |
98 | HOLE IN WALL-SUN 7:30P | FOX | 03/08/2009 | 1 | 1.2 |
99 | SCRUBS-TU 9PM | ABC | 03/03/2009 | 1 | 1.2 |
100 | OFFICE, THE | TBSC | 03/03/2009 | 2 | 1.2 |
Source: 3/2/09 – 3/8/09 Nielsen Galaxy Explorer 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. |