With only one program in the top 70 for all of television, “WWE Raw” on USA at #29, cable/satellite networks had only nine shows in the top 100 for the 18-49 demo. The weekly crunch of Nielsen data for both broadcast and cable networks is compiled by the TVB.
Top 100 Broadcast and Subscription TV* Primetime Programs
Cable’s top program, WWE Entertainment, ranked #29. Its second highest-rated program ranked #71.
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RANK | PROGRAMS | NETWORK | (START) DATE |
# TLCST |
P18-49 Live+SD US AA% |
1 | AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY | FOX | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 8.1 |
2 | AMERICAN IDOL-THURSDAY | FOX | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 6.7 |
3 | GLEE | FOX | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 4.6 |
4 | HOUSE | FOX | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 3.8 |
5 | BIG BANG THEORY, THE | CBS | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 3.8 |
6 | BONES | FOX | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 3.2 |
7 | SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLD | CBS | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 3.2 |
8 | BACHELOR, THE | ABC | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 3.1 |
9 | CSI | CBS | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 3.0 |
10 | UNDERCOVER BOSS | CBS | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 3.0 |
11 | BIGGEST LOSER 11 | NBC | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 2.9 |
12 | TWO AND A HALF MEN | CBS | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 2.9 |
13 | MENTALIST, THE | CBS | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 2.9 |
14 | APPRENTICE 11 | NBC | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
15 | SECRET MILLIONAIRE | ABC | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
16 | RULES OF ENGAGEMENT | CBS | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 2.8 |
17 | AMAZING RACE 18 | CBS | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 2.7 |
18 | CSI: MIAMI | CBS | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 2.7 |
19 | RAISING HOPE | FOX | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 2.7 |
20 | MIKE & MOLLY | CBS | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 2.6 |
21 | NCIS: LOS ANGELES | CBS | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 2.6 |
22 | SIMPSONS | FOX | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 2.5 |
23 | FAMILY GUY | FOX | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 2.5 |
24 | MAD LOVE | CBS | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 2.4 |
25 | CLEVELAND | FOX | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 2.4 |
26 | MODERN FAMILY | ABC | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 2.3 |
27 | NCIS | CBS | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 2.3 |
28 | CRIMINAL MINDS: SUSPECT | CBS | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 2.2 |
29 | WWE ENTERTAINMENT | USA | 03/07/2011 | 2 | 2.2 |
30 | CHICAGO CODE | FOX | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
31 | BOB’S BURGERS | FOX | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
32 | EVA LUNA MON | UNI | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
33 | HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER | CBS | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
34 | HAWAII FIVE-0 | CBS | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 2.0 |
35 | EVA LUNA THU | UNI | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
36 | EVA LUNA FRI | UNI | 03/11/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
37 | CSI: NY | CBS | 03/11/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
38 | EVA LUNA WED | UNI | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.9 |
39 | BLUE BLOODS | CBS | 03/11/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
40 | EVA LUNA TUE | UNI | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
41 | CRIMINAL MINDS | CBS | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
42 | HARRY’S LAW | NBC | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
43 | WIPEOUT-THURS | ABC | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
44 | MR. SUNSHINE | ABC | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
45 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR WED | UNI | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.8 |
46 | COPS 2 | FOX | 03/12/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
47 | V | ABC | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
48 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR THU | UNI | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
49 | KITCHEN NIGHTMARES | FOX | 03/11/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
50 | 60 MINUTES | CBS | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
51 | AMER FUNN HOME VIDEOS | ABC | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
52 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR FRI | UNI | 03/11/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
53 | DATELINE FRI | NBC | 03/11/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
54 | AMW: AMERICA FIGHTS BACK | FOX | 03/12/2011 | 1 | 1.7 |
55 | 20/20-FRI | ABC | 03/11/2011 | 1 | 1.6 |
56 | COPS | FOX | 03/12/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
57 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR TUE | UNI | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
58 | TRIUNFO DEL AMOR MON | UNI | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
59 | REINA DEL SUR R | TEL | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
60 | REINA DEL SUR W | TEL | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
61 | TRAFFIC LIGHT | FOX | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
62 | REINA DEL SUR T | TEL | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
63 | FRINGE | FOX | 03/11/2011 | 1 | 1.5 |
64 | OFFICE | NBC | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
65 | LAW AND ORDER:SVU | NBC | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
66 | MIDDLE, THE | ABC | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
67 | MIDDLE-8:30PM, THE | ABC | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
68 | AMERICA NXT GR RESTAURANT | NBC | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
69 | REINA DEL SUR M | TEL | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
70 | EVENT | NBC | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
71 | ESPN ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY | ESPN | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
72 | PRIMETIME:WHAT WOULD U DO | ABC | 03/11/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
73 | OFF THE MAP | ABC | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
74 | CASTLE | ABC | 03/07/2011 | 1 | 1.4 |
75 | DEFENDERS, THE | CBS | 03/11/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
76 | WHITE COLLAR | USA | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
77 | GOOD WIFE, THE | CBS | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 1.3 |
78 | REINA DEL SUR F | TEL | 03/11/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
79 | PARENTHOOD | NBC | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
80 | DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES | ABC | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
81 | AMERICAN DAD | FOX | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
82 | PARKS AND RECREATION | NBC | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
82 | GREY’S ANATOMY SP-3/10(S)-03/10/2011 | ABC | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 1.2 |
84 | NBA BASKETBALL | TNT | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
85 | DETROIT 1-8-7 | ABC | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
86 | DATELINE SUN-7PM | NBC | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
87 | AMERICA’S TOP MODEL-10 | CW | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
88 | NUESTRA BELLEZA SUN | UNI | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
89 | 48 HOURS MYSTERY | CBS | 03/12/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
90 | 30 ROCK | NBC | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
91 | LAW AND ORDER:SVU-SAT | NBC | 03/12/2011 | 1 | 1.1 |
92 | NO ORDINARY FAMILY | ABC | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
93 | TOP SHOT | HIST | 03/08/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
94 | REAL WORLD XXV | MTV | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
95 | SAL Y PIMIENTA SUN | UNI | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
96 | ARMY WIVES | LIF | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
96 | MINUTE TO WIN IT-WED | NBC | 03/09/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
98 | COMMUNITY | NBC | 03/10/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
99 | COLLEGE GAMENIGHT L | ESPN | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
100 | SISTER WIVES | TLC | 03/13/2011 | 1 | 1.0 |
*Subscription TV is programming delivered to the household by wired cable, telco or alternate delivery systems (ADS) such as satellite.
Source: 3/7-3/13/11 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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