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.
