Normally this would be a no brainer: the show consistently wins the Monday 10/9c timeslot. However, with Castle strengthening week-to-week and the Miami version of this franchise dwindling, I can’t see it last past next season.

Luckily for some, the show has strong enough figures and high enough syndication rates that it will definitely be back next season. (Here’s where the CBS press release enters my inbox telling me it’s canceled)

The show is averaging a 3.5 18-49 rating in originals and just over 13 million viewers. CBS will be concerned about retention from The Big Bang Theory though which may cause a timeslot shift.

CBS was the winner last night, with Survivor narrowly beating Grey’s Anatomy to be the nights top show.

Survivor won the 8pm hour, averaging a solid 3.9 rating, up slightly vs. last week. Second was a brand new Bones on FOX, averaging a 2.6 rating and a solid 9.1 million viewers. Community and Parks & Recreation were third for NBC, averaging a 2.0 (18-49) rating and just over 4.4 million viewers. Fourth was The Vampire Diaries season finale, posting a 1.7 rating and 3.5 million viewers. FlashForward was last for ABC, which fell to a series low 1.4 rating and 4.5 million viewers.

At 9, CSI took over – averaging a 3.0 rating and 13.2 million viewers for CBS - steady with last week. NBC kept third place with a The Office (3.5 rating) and 30 Rock (2.5 rating) - both down vs. last week. Fringe was fourth place for FOX, posting a 2.3 rating - down 13% vs. last week. Supernatural was last on the CW (1.2, 2.4 million).
 
At 10, Private Practice posted their highest rated episode for a while for their season finale (3.2, 9.3 million) beating out a new episode of The Mentalist (3.1, 14.5 million). The Marriage Ref hit series lows with just a 1.7 rating and just over 4 million viewers.

Last night saw another the elimination of an American Idol contestant, which again led FOX to victory.
 
FOX won the night with American Idol taking top honors, averaging a 6.6 (18-49) rating and just over 19.5 million viewers.
 
ABC took second place with their Wednesday comedy lineup. At 8, There were two episodes of The Middle, a rerun at 8 - which averaged a 1.6 rating and just over 5.7 million viewers – and a brand new episode at 8.30, which averaged a solid 2.5 rating and just over 7.5 million viewers. At 9, a new Modern Family hit series highs with a 4.2 (18-49) rating and just over 10.2 million viewers. Cougar Town was also up vs. last week, with just over 6.2 million viewers and a 2.7 (18-49) rating. At 10, Happy Town continued to stay low with just a 1.2 rating and just over 3.2 million viewers.
 
CBS again went with their Wednesday comedy lienup. The New Adventures of Old Christine was above its season average with a 1.9 rating and 7.2 million viewers at 8pm. At 8.30, A rerun of The Big Bang Theory outdrew a new Accidentally on Purpose (the show it has temporarily replaced) with a 2.0 (18-49) rating. At 9, a new Criminal Minds was solid, posting a 3.4 (18-49) rating and just over 12.9 million viewers. A new CSI: NY posted a 2.5 (18-49) rating and 11.4 million viewers at 10 – up vs. last weeks lows.
 
NBC went with a brand new Minute To Win It at 8, posting a 2.2 (18-49) rating and 6.7 million viewers. A new Mercy aired at 9, staying steady with last weeks 1.1 rating and just over 4 million viewers. Law & Order: SVU again beat out CSI: NY with a 2.8 rating and just over 8.5 million viewers.
 
The CW went with new episodes of America’s Next Top Model, which averaged cycle highs 1.6 and 1.7 (18-49) ratings and 4.0 million viewers.

It was a hotly anticipated night last night, with American Idol again winning for FOX.
 
The American Idol results show was the #1 show for the night (as usual), averaging just over 19 million viewers and a 6.8 (18-49) rating, up slightly vs. last week. At 9.30, another solid ep of Glee kept FOX at the top of the pile, averaging a 4.8 (18-49) rating and 11.5 million viewers.

NBC went with 2 hours of The Biggest Loser to begin their night, averaging a solid 3.4 rating and 8.5 million viewers – not too bad against solid competition. At 10, Parenthood posted a 2.6 rating and 6 million viewers – up slightly vs. last week.
 
ABC again saw a poor Dancing with the Stars results show at 8pm, averaging just a 2.5 rating and 12.5 million viewers at 8pm. Lost fared a bit better but still hit season lows at 9, pulling a 4.1 rating and 10.3 million viewers leading into a new V, which was up vs. last week to a 2.3 rating.

Over on CBS, the usual lineup of NCIS (3.9, 17.8 million viewers), NCIS: LA (3.3, 16 million viewers) and The Good Wife (2.4, 12.9 million viewers) had a quiet night and took 3rd place.
 
The CW went with 90210 (0.7, 1.5 million viewers) and a Life UneXpected rerun (0.3 , 0.8 million viewers) to hold onto last place.

On a sweeps night that included a visit from Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) himself, it was The Big Bang Theory which took the win for CBS.

Dancing with the Stars continued its impressive numbers this week, posting an average 4.0 rating and just over 19 million viewers to win the night for ABC. At 10, Castle was second behind CSI: Miami with a 2.5 rating and just over 11.4 million viewers.

Over on CBS, How I Met Your Mother was up slightly vs last week to a 3.3 (18-49) rating. At 8.30, Rules of Engagement held steady, pulling a 3.2 rating. Two and a Half  Men was back with a 4.6 rating at 9, paired with a new The Big Bang Theory which posted a 5.2 rating. Both shows saw gains  of around 10%. At 10, CSI: Miami continued its freefall, posting just a 3.3(18-49 rating), up vs last week.

House pulled just a 3.6 (18-49 rating), the lowest demo rating since 2004. 24 saw an increase to a 2.7 (18-49 rating) .

NBC went with Chuck at 8pm posting a 1.9 rating and just over 5.3 million viewers. A Law & Order rerun posted a 1.2 rating at 9, followed by a brand new Law and Order, which averaged a solid 1.7 rating and just over 6 million viewers.

The CW went with One Tree Hill at 8, which continued to dominate with a 1.1 rating and just over 2.1 million viewers. At 9, a new Gossip Girl  drew 1.8 million viewers and just a 0.9 (18-49 rating). Remember that Gossip Girl is the show that has been picked up for a fourth season.

Wow, a drama on CBS that I actually enjoy. I don’t know whether it’s the casting (which is great), the stories or just that everything else on at 10pm sucks, but I’m really digging where this show is headed.

Although the ratings haven’t been particularly strong for the Julianna Marguiles starrer, the show is producing a solid 2.8 (18-49) rating and just over 12 million – solid for a new 10pm show.

The good news for me (and possible millions of others): the show has been renewed for a second season. Worry no more (till next spring, anyway)

CBS won the night last night, while ABC moved Private Practice to 9pm…….oops.

CBS led off the night with Survivor at 8, which equalled its season high among A18-49 (3.8 rating). At 9, CSI fell to a 2.9 – still poor by former standards. At 10, The Mentalist was roughly level with a 2.9 rating and just under 14.8 million viewers.

NBC was second for the night with their usual comedy lineup. Community posted a 1.7 A18-49 rating and 3.9 million viewers, up slightly from last week. The first of two new episodes of 30 Rock equally season lows at 8.30, posting a 1.9 rating and just over 4.2 million viewers. At 9, The Office fell to a 3.3 rating and 6.2 million viewers – the leading demo numbers for the night. 30 Rock was up vs. the earlier episode (due to The Office) to a 2.5 (18-49 rating and just over 5 million viewers. At 10, The Marriage Ref posted a 1.9 rating, down from last weeks 2.3.

FOX was just beaten out into third with Bones, which posted season highs in both the key 18-49 demo (2.5 rating) and viewers (8.8 million) Fringe fell slightly from last weeks 2.5 to a 2.1 A18-49 rating – still above their season average though.

ABC led with FlashForward at 8 which posted a 1.6 (18-49)rating and 5.5 million) leading into a new Private Practice which posted a season (possibly series?) low 2.3 rating and just over 7.4 million viewers. A Grey’s Anatomy rerun posted a 1.4 rating and 4.3 million viewers at 10.

 The CW lad with a new episode of The Vampire Diaries at 8, posting a solid (1.5 rating and just over 3.2 million viewers. At 9, a new Supernatural posted a 1.3 rating and just over 2.6 million viewers – roughly level with last week.

Last night saw another the elimination of an American Idol contestant, which again led FOX to victory.
 
FOX won the night with American Idol’s “Idol Gives Back” taking top honors, averaging a 5.9 (18-49) rating and just over 18.5 million viewers between 8-10:24.
 
ABC took second place with reruns of their comedy lineup. At 8, There were two episodes of The Middle, which averaged a 1.5 rating and just over 4.6 million viewers. At 9, a two Modern Family reruns, averaging just under 5.3 million viewers and a 2.1 rating. Cougar Town took over at 10 with just over 3 million viewers and a 1.3 (18-49) rating. 
 
CBS again went with their new Wednesday comedy lienup. The New Adventures of Old Christine was below its season average with a 1.5 rating and 5.2 million viewers at 8pm. At 8.30, Accidentally on Purpose posted a series low 1.5 (18-49) rating almost guaranteeing cancellation. At 9, a Criminal Minds rerun was solid, posting a 1.8 (18-49) rating and just over 8 million viewers. A CSI: NY rerun posted a 1.4 (18-49) rating and 6.8 million viewers at 10.
 
NBC went with a brand new Mercy at 8, posting a 1.2 (18-49) rating and 5.1 million viewers. A Law & Order: SVU rerun posted a 1.4 (18-49) rating and just over 5.2 million viewers and a brand new SVU posted a 2.8 rating and just over 8.5 million viewers at 10.
 
The CW went with new episodes of America’s Next Top Model (1.4 rating, 3.0 million) and new Fly Girls and High Society, which averaged a 0.4 rating and just under 0.9 million viewers.

It was a hotly anticipated night last night, with American Idol again winning for FOX.
 
The American Idol results show was the #1 show for the night (as usual), averaging just over 19 million viewers and a 6.7 (18-49) rating, up slightly vs. last week. At 9.30, another solid ep of Glee kept FOX at the top of the pile, averaging a 5.3 (18-49) rating and 13.5 million viewers.

NBC went with 2 hours of The Biggest Loser to begin their night, averaging a solid 3.3 rating and 8.5 million viewers – not too bad against solid competition. At 10, Parenthood was up vs. last week with a 2.9 rating and 7.2 million viewers
 
ABC again saw a poor Dancing with the Stars results show at 8pm, averaging just a 2.4 rating and 13.4 million viewers at 8pm. Lost fared a bit better but still hit season lows at 9, pulling a 3.7 rating and 9.3 million viewers leading into a new V, which was up vs. last week to a 2.5 rating.

Over on CBS, the usual lineup of NCIS (1.7, 9.8 million viewers), NCIS: LA (2.0, 10 million viewers) and The Good Wife (1.4, 7.7 million viewers) were in reruns and took fourth place.
 
The CW went with 90210 (0.4, 0.9 million viewers and Life UneXpected (0.4 , 0.9 million viewers) to hold onto last place.

CBS was the winner last night, with Survivor taking top honors.

Survivor won the 8pm hour, averaging a solid 3.7 rating, up slightly vs. last week. Second was a brand new Bones on FOX, averaging a 2.8 rating and a solid 9.8 million viewers. Third was The Vampire Diaries with a 1.5 rating and 3 million viewers. FlashForward was fourth for ABC, which fell to a series low 1.4 rating and 5 million viewers. A double rerun of The Office took last place, averaging a 1.4 rating and just over 4 million viewers. 

At 9, CSI took over – averaging a 3.1 rating and 12 million viewers for CBS – down 10% from last week. NBC took second place with a SNL special - Saturday Night Live in the 2000s - posting a 2.7 and 6.5 million viewers. Fringe was in third place for FOX, posting a 2.5 rating - up 13% vs. last week. Fourth was a Grey’s Anatomy rerun (1.4, 4.7 million) which just beat out Supernatural on the CW (1.2, 2.4 million).
 
At 10, NBC won with the second hour of their SNL special, posting a 3.0 rating and just under 7 million viewers. A The Mentalist rerun was second posting a 2.5 rating and 9 million viewers, beating out a Private Practice rerun on ABC (1.2, 3.7 million)