
Finally! We've got the 2009-10 season's ratings for broadcast primetime shows.
In a series of posts, I will have Live + Same Day adults 18-49 ratings, Live + Same Day viewership, plus Live + 7 day ratings. All of these posts will include ratings for original episodes only, not repeats, for all shows with at least 2 original telecasts.
The three lists below have the same information sorted three different ways:
- By Adults 18-49 Live+7 day rating
- By Absolute Increase In Adults 18-49 Live+7 day rating between airdate (Same Day) and 7 days afterwards.
- By Percentage Increase In Adults 18-49 Live+7 day rating between airdate (Same Day) and 7 days afterwards.
Interesting to note that 9 of the top 20 shows for Percentage increase in adults 18-49 ratings were canceled.
2009-10 Broadcast Primetime Shows Ranked By Live + 7 Day Adults 18-49 Ratings
| Rank | Show | Net | Day | 18-49 Live+SD (rating) | 18-49 Live+7 (rating) | Post Airdate Absolute Ratings Increase | Post Airdate Percentage Rating Increase |
| 1 | American Idol-TUESDAY | FOX | Tue | 8.3 | 9.2 | 0.9 | 11% |
| 2 | American Idol-WEDNESDAY | FOX | Wed | 7.7 | 8.4 | 0.7 | 9% |
| 3 | NBC Sunday Night Football | NBC | Sun | 7.2 | 7.2 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 4 | Undercover Boss | CBS | Sun | 6.1 | 6.7 | 0.6 | 10% |
| 5 | FOX NFL SUNDAY-POST GUN 1 | FOX | Sun | 6.5 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 6 | Grey'S ANATOMY | ABC | Thu | 4.8 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 31% |
| 7 | Big Bang Theory, THE | CBS | Mon | 5.3 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 19% |
| 8 | CBS NFL NATL POST GUN | CBS | Sun | 6.3 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 9 | HOUSE | FOX | Mon | 4.9 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 24% |
| 10 | Two and a Half Men | CBS | Mon | 4.9 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 14% |
| 11 | LOST | ABC | Tue | 4.3 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 26% |
| 12 | OFFICE | NBC | Thu | 4.0 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 28% |
| 13 | GLEE | FOX | VAR | 4.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 25% |
| 14 | Desperate Housewives | ABC | Sun | 4.2 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 19% |
| 15 | SUNDAY NIGHT NFL PRE-KICK | NBC | Sun | 4.9 | 5.0 | 0.1 | 2% |
| 16 | OT, THE | FOX | Sun | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 17 | NCIS | CBS | Tue | 4.1 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 17% |
| 18 | Modern Family | ABC | Wed | 3.8 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 24% |
| 19 | SURVIVOR: HEROES-VILLAINS | CBS | Thu | 3.9 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 15% |
| 20 | Family Guy | FOX | Sun | 3.9 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 15% |
| 21 | Dancing with the Stars | ABC | Mon | 4.2 | 4.5 | 0.3 | 7% |
| 22 | Criminal Minds | CBS | Wed | 3.6 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 22% |
| 23 | BACHELOR, THE | ABC | Mon | 4.0 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 10% |
| 24 | Private Practice | ABC | Thu | 3.3 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 30% |
| 25 | Mentalist, THE | CBS | Thu | 3.4 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 26% |
| 26 | SURVIVOR: SAMOA | CBS | Thu | 3.8 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 13% |
| 27 | CSI | CBS | Thu | 3.4 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 24% |
| 28 | V | ABC | Tue | 3.4 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 24% |
| 29 | How I Met Your Mother | CBS | Mon | 3.5 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 20% |
| 30 | CSI: MIAMI | CBS | Mon | 3.6 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 17% |
| 31 | Biggest Loser 8 | NBC | Tue | 3.7 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 14% |
| 32 | NCIS: LOS ANGELES | CBS | Tue | 3.5 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 17% |
| 33 | HELL'S KITCHEN | FOX | Tue | 3.5 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 14% |
| 34 | Biggest Loser 9 | NBC | Tue | 3.4 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 12% |
| 35 | Amazing Race 15 | CBS | Sun | 3.4 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 9% |
| 36 | Simpsons | FOX | Sun | 3.4 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 9% |
| 37 | 30 Rock | NBC | Thu | 2.8 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 29% |
| 38 | BONES | FOX | Thu | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 24% |
| 39 | 24 | FOX | VAR | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 24% |
| 40 | Cougar Town | ABC | Wed | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 24% |
| 41 | CSI: NY | CBS | Wed | 3.0 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 20% |
| 42 | Amazing Race 16 | CBS | Sun | 3.2 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 9% |
| 43 | FOOTBALL NT AMERICA PT 3 | NBC | Sun | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 44 | PARENTHOOD | NBC | Tue | 2.6 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 31% |
| 45 | BROTHERS & SISTERS | ABC | Sun | 2.9 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 17% |
| 46 | Rules of Engagement | CBS | Mon | 3.0 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 13% |
| 47 | CLEVELAND | FOX | Sun | 3.1 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 10% |
| 48 | Law And Order:SVU | NBC | Wed | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 22% |
| 49 | Lie To Me | FOX | Mon | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 22% |
| 50 | DANCING W/STARS RESULTS | ABC | Tue | 3.1 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 6% |
| 51 | FRINGE | FOX | Thu | 2.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 39% |
| 52 | CASTLE | ABC | Mon | 2.6 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 23% |
| 53 | Good Wife, THE | CBS | Tue | 2.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 19% |
| 54 | Apprentice 9 | NBC | Sun | 2.8 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 14% |
| 55 | American Dad | FOX | Sun | 2.9 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 10% |
| 56 | V-TUE | ABC | Tue | 2.3 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 35% |
| 57 | ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE | CBS | VAR | 2.9 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 7% |
| 58 | FLASHFORWARD | ABC | Thu | 2.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 36% |
| 59 | HEROES | NBC | Mon | 2.3 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 30% |
| 60 | Human Target | FOX | VAR | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 21% |
| 61 | MARRIAGE REF | NBC | VAR | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 21% |
| 62 | Extreme Makeover:HM ED-8P | ABC | Sun | 2.7 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 7% |
| 63 | SO YOU THINK CN DANCE-WED | FOX | Wed | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 17% |
| 64 | SO YOU THINK CN DANCE-TUE | FOX | Tue | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 17% |
| 65 | COMMUNITY | NBC | Thu | 2.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 29% |
| 66 | CHUCK | NBC | Mon | 2.1 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 24% |
| 67 | MIDDLE, THE | ABC | Wed | 2.3 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 13% |
| 68 | ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED | ABC | Mon | 2.4 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 8% |
| 69 | Parks and Recreation | NBC | Thu | 2.1 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 19% |
| 70 | 60 Minutes | CBS | Sun | 2.4 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 4% |
| 71 | COLD CASE | CBS | Sun | 2.2 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 9% |
| 72 | GARY UNMARRIED | CBS | Wed | 2.2 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 9% |
| 73 | MEDIUM | CBS | Fri | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 28% |
| 74 | GHOST WHISPERER | CBS | Fri | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 21% |
| 75 | NUMB3RS | CBS | Fri | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 22% |
| 76 | OLD CHRISTINE | CBS | Wed | 2.0 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 10% |
| 77 | Vampire Diaries | CW | Thu | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 24% |
| 78 | FORGOTTEN, THE | ABC | Tue | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 17% |
| 79 | AMER FUNN HOME VIDEOS | ABC | Sun | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 5% |
| 80 | COPS 2 | FOX | Sat | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 5% |
| 81 | SONS OF TUCSON | FOX | Sun | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 5% |
| 82 | Law And Order | NBC | VAR | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 25% |
| 83 | EASTWICK | ABC | Wed | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 18% |
| 84 | J. OLIVER'S FOOD REVOLUTN | ABC | Fri | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 18% |
| 85 | SNL WKND UPDATE-PRIME | NBC | Thu | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 11% |
| 86 | JAY LENO SHOW-TUE | NBC | Tue | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 87 | MERCY | NBC | Wed | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 19% |
| 88 | Kitchen Nightmares | FOX | Fri | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 19% |
| 89 | SCRUBS | ABC | Tue | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 19% |
| 90 | TRAUMA | NBC | Mon | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 12% |
| 91 | THREE RIVERS | CBS | Sun | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 92 | PRIMETIME:WHAT WOULD U DO | ABC | Fri | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 93 | SAT NIGHT FOOTBALL | ABC | Sat | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 94 | Minute To Win It | NBC | Sun | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 95 | UGLY BETTY | ABC | VAR | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 29% |
| 96 | AMERICA'S Top Model-8 | CW | Wed | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 20% |
| 97 | AMERICA'S Top Model 7 | CW | Wed | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 20% |
| 98 | FIND MY FAMILY | ABC | Mon | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 99 | 20/20-FRI | ABC | Fri | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 100 | FOOTBALL NT AMERICA PT 2 | NBC | Sun | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 101 | HAPPY TOWN | ABC | Wed | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 31% |
| 102 | DEEP END, THE | ABC | Thu | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 21% |
| 103 | Who Do You Think You Are | NBC | Fri | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 13% |
| 104 | Shark Tank | ABC | VAR | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 13% |
| 105 | HANK | ABC | Wed | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 106 | COPS | FOX | Sat | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 107 | AMW: AMERICA FIGHTS BACK | FOX | Sat | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 108 | SCRUBS-TUE 8PM | ABC | Tue | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 23% |
| 109 | Dateline FRI | NBC | Fri | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 110 | JAY LENO SHOW-WED | NBC | Wed | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 111 | JAY LENO SHOW-THU | NBC | Thu | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 112 | FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS | NBC | Fri | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 25% |
| 113 | SUPERNATURAL | CW | Thu | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 25% |
| 114 | MIAMI MEDICAL | CBS | Fri | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 15% |
| 115 | 48 Hours Mystery | CBS | Sat | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 116 | Smallville | CW | Fri | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 40% |
| 117 | BETTER OFF TED | ABC | Tue | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 27% |
| 118 | Gossip Girl-MON | CW | Mon | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 27% |
| 119 | JAY LENO SHOW-FRI | NBC | Fri | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 120 | Supernanny | ABC | Fri | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 121 | PAST LIFE | FOX | Thu | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 122 | JAY LENO SHOW-MON | NBC | Mon | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 123 | 90210 | CW | Tue | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 44% |
| 124 | One Tree Hill-MON | CW | Mon | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 18% |
| 125 | WIFE SWAP | ABC | Fri | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 126 | DOLLHOUSE | FOX | Fri | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 50% |
| 127 | BETTER OFF TED-TUE 8:30PM | ABC | Tue | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 20% |
| 128 | ABC SATURDAY MOVIE | ABC | Sat | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 129 | Life Unexpected | CW | Mon | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 22% |
| 130 | TIL DEATH-SUN 7:30P | FOX | Sun | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 10% |
| 131 | SAT NIGHT FTBL PRE-GAME | ABC | Sat | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 132 | Dateline SUN-7PM | NBC | Sun | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 133 | TIL DEATH | FOX | Fri | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 29% |
| 134 | MELROSE PLACE | CW | Tue | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 29% |
| 135 | TIL DEATH-SUN 7P | FOX | Sun | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 13% |
| 136 | FOOTBALL NT AMERICA P1SUS | NBC | Sun | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 137 | BROTHERS | FOX | Fri | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 138 | BROTHERS-SUN 7P | FOX | Sun | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 139 | FLY GIRLS | CW | Wed | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 25% |
| 140 | HIGH SOCIETY | CW | Wed | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0% |
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2009-10 Broadcast Primetime Shows Ranked By Absolute Adults 18-49 Ratings Gain After Airdate
| Rank | Show | Net | Day | 18-49 Live+SD (rating) | 18-49 Live+7 (rating) | Post Airdate Absolute Ratings Increase | Post Airdate Percentage Ratings Increase |
| 1 | Grey'S ANATOMY | ABC | Thu | 4.8 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 31% |
| 2 | HOUSE | FOX | Mon | 4.9 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 24% |
| 3 | LOST | ABC | Tue | 4.3 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 26% |
| 4 | OFFICE | NBC | Thu | 4.0 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 28% |
| 5 | Private Practice | ABC | Thu | 3.3 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 30% |
| 6 | GLEE | FOX | VAR | 4.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 25% |
| 7 | Big Bang Theory, THE | CBS | Mon | 5.3 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 19% |
| 8 | FRINGE | FOX | Thu | 2.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 39% |
| 9 | Modern Family | ABC | Wed | 3.8 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 24% |
| 10 | Mentalist, THE | CBS | Thu | 3.4 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 26% |
| 11 | American Idol-TUESDAY | FOX | Tue | 8.3 | 9.2 | 0.9 | 11% |
| 12 | V-TUE | ABC | Tue | 2.3 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 35% |
| 13 | 30 Rock | NBC | Thu | 2.8 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 29% |
| 14 | CSI | CBS | Thu | 3.4 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 24% |
| 15 | V | ABC | Tue | 3.4 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 24% |
| 16 | Criminal Minds | CBS | Wed | 3.6 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 22% |
| 17 | FLASHFORWARD | ABC | Thu | 2.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 36% |
| 18 | PARENTHOOD | NBC | Tue | 2.6 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 31% |
| 19 | Desperate Housewives | ABC | Sun | 4.2 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 19% |
| 20 | HEROES | NBC | Mon | 2.3 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 30% |
| 21 | BONES | FOX | Thu | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 24% |
| 22 | 24 | FOX | VAR | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 24% |
| 23 | Cougar Town | ABC | Wed | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 24% |
| 24 | How I Met Your Mother | CBS | Mon | 3.5 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 20% |
| 25 | NCIS | CBS | Tue | 4.1 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 17% |
| 26 | American Idol-WEDNESDAY | FOX | Wed | 7.7 | 8.4 | 0.7 | 9% |
| 27 | Two and a Half Men | CBS | Mon | 4.9 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 14% |
| 28 | Undercover Boss | CBS | Sun | 6.1 | 6.7 | 0.6 | 10% |
| 29 | COMMUNITY | NBC | Thu | 2.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 29% |
| 30 | CASTLE | ABC | Mon | 2.6 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 23% |
| 31 | CSI: NY | CBS | Wed | 3.0 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 20% |
| 32 | CSI: MIAMI | CBS | Mon | 3.6 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 17% |
| 33 | SURVIVOR: HEROES-VILLAINS | CBS | Thu | 3.9 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 15% |
| 34 | Family Guy | FOX | Sun | 3.9 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 15% |
| 35 | Law And Order:SVU | NBC | Wed | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 22% |
| 36 | Lie To Me | FOX | Mon | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 22% |
| 37 | NCIS: LOS ANGELES | CBS | Tue | 3.5 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 17% |
| 38 | CHUCK | NBC | Mon | 2.1 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 24% |
| 39 | Human Target | FOX | VAR | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 21% |
| 40 | MARRIAGE REF | NBC | VAR | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 21% |
| 41 | Good Wife, THE | CBS | Tue | 2.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 19% |
| 42 | BROTHERS & SISTERS | ABC | Sun | 2.9 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 17% |
| 43 | HELL'S KITCHEN | FOX | Tue | 3.5 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 14% |
| 44 | Biggest Loser 8 | NBC | Tue | 3.7 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 14% |
| 45 | SURVIVOR: SAMOA | CBS | Thu | 3.8 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 13% |
| 46 | MEDIUM | CBS | Fri | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 28% |
| 47 | Apprentice 9 | NBC | Sun | 2.8 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 14% |
| 48 | BACHELOR, THE | ABC | Mon | 4.0 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 10% |
| 49 | UGLY BETTY | ABC | VAR | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 29% |
| 50 | Vampire Diaries | CW | Thu | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 24% |
| 51 | NUMB3RS | CBS | Fri | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 22% |
| 52 | 90210 | CW | Tue | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 44% |
| 53 | DOLLHOUSE | FOX | Fri | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 50% |
| 54 | Smallville | CW | Fri | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 40% |
| 55 | HAPPY TOWN | ABC | Wed | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 31% |
| 56 | Law And Order | NBC | VAR | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 25% |
| 57 | GHOST WHISPERER | CBS | Fri | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 21% |
| 58 | Parks and Recreation | NBC | Thu | 2.1 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 19% |
| 59 | SO YOU THINK CN DANCE-WED | FOX | Wed | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 17% |
| 60 | SO YOU THINK CN DANCE-TUE | FOX | Tue | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 17% |
| 61 | Rules of Engagement | CBS | Mon | 3.0 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 13% |
| 62 | Biggest Loser 9 | NBC | Tue | 3.4 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 12% |
| 63 | MIDDLE, THE | ABC | Wed | 2.3 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 13% |
| 64 | American Dad | FOX | Sun | 2.9 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 10% |
| 65 | Amazing Race 15 | CBS | Sun | 3.4 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 9% |
| 66 | Simpsons | FOX | Sun | 3.4 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 9% |
| 67 | FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS | NBC | Fri | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 25% |
| 68 | SUPERNATURAL | CW | Thu | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 25% |
| 69 | SCRUBS-TUE 8PM | ABC | Tue | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 23% |
| 70 | DEEP END, THE | ABC | Thu | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 21% |
| 71 | AMERICA'S Top Model-8 | CW | Wed | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 20% |
| 72 | AMERICA'S Top Model 7 | CW | Wed | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 20% |
| 73 | EASTWICK | ABC | Wed | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 18% |
| 74 | J. OLIVER'S FOOD REVOLUTN | ABC | Fri | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 18% |
| 75 | FORGOTTEN, THE | ABC | Tue | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 17% |
| 76 | BETTER OFF TED | ABC | Tue | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 27% |
| 77 | Gossip Girl-MON | CW | Mon | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 27% |
| 78 | MERCY | NBC | Wed | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 19% |
| 79 | Kitchen Nightmares | FOX | Fri | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 19% |
| 80 | SCRUBS | ABC | Tue | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 19% |
| 81 | CLEVELAND | FOX | Sun | 3.1 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 10% |
| 82 | Amazing Race 16 | CBS | Sun | 3.2 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 9% |
| 83 | Dancing with the Stars | ABC | Mon | 4.2 | 4.5 | 0.3 | 7% |
| 84 | OLD CHRISTINE | CBS | Wed | 2.0 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 10% |
| 85 | ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED | ABC | Mon | 2.4 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 8% |
| 86 | ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE | CBS | VAR | 2.9 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 7% |
| 87 | TIL DEATH | FOX | Fri | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 29% |
| 88 | MELROSE PLACE | CW | Tue | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 29% |
| 89 | Life Unexpected | CW | Mon | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 22% |
| 90 | BETTER OFF TED-TUE 8:30PM | ABC | Tue | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 20% |
| 91 | One Tree Hill-MON | CW | Mon | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 18% |
| 92 | MIAMI MEDICAL | CBS | Fri | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 15% |
| 93 | Who Do You Think You Are | NBC | Fri | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 13% |
| 94 | Shark Tank | ABC | VAR | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 13% |
| 95 | TRAUMA | NBC | Mon | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 12% |
| 96 | SNL WKND UPDATE-PRIME | NBC | Thu | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 11% |
| 97 | COLD CASE | CBS | Sun | 2.2 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 9% |
| 98 | GARY UNMARRIED | CBS | Wed | 2.2 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 9% |
| 99 | Extreme Makeover:HM ED-8P | ABC | Sun | 2.7 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 7% |
| 100 | DANCING W/STARS RESULTS | ABC | Tue | 3.1 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 6% |
| 101 | TIL DEATH-SUN 7:30P | FOX | Sun | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 10% |
| 102 | WIFE SWAP | ABC | Fri | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 103 | 48 Hours Mystery | CBS | Sat | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 104 | Dateline FRI | NBC | Fri | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 105 | JAY LENO SHOW-WED | NBC | Wed | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 106 | JAY LENO SHOW-THU | NBC | Thu | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 107 | FIND MY FAMILY | ABC | Mon | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 108 | 20/20-FRI | ABC | Fri | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 109 | AMER FUNN HOME VIDEOS | ABC | Sun | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 5% |
| 110 | COPS 2 | FOX | Sat | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 5% |
| 111 | SONS OF TUCSON | FOX | Sun | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 5% |
| 112 | 60 Minutes | CBS | Sun | 2.4 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 4% |
| 113 | FLY GIRLS | CW | Wed | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 25% |
| 114 | TIL DEATH-SUN 7P | FOX | Sun | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 13% |
| 115 | JAY LENO SHOW-FRI | NBC | Fri | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 116 | Supernanny | ABC | Fri | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 117 | PAST LIFE | FOX | Thu | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 118 | HANK | ABC | Wed | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 119 | COPS | FOX | Sat | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 120 | THREE RIVERS | CBS | Sun | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 121 | PRIMETIME:WHAT WOULD U DO | ABC | Fri | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 122 | SUNDAY NIGHT NFL PRE-KICK | NBC | Sun | 4.9 | 5.0 | 0.1 | 2% |
| 123 | NBC Sunday Night Football | NBC | Sun | 7.2 | 7.2 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 124 | FOX NFL SUNDAY-POST GUN 1 | FOX | Sun | 6.5 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 125 | CBS NFL NATL POST GUN | CBS | Sun | 6.3 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 126 | OT, THE | FOX | Sun | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 127 | FOOTBALL NT AMERICA PT 3 | NBC | Sun | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 128 | JAY LENO SHOW-TUE | NBC | Tue | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 129 | SAT NIGHT FOOTBALL | ABC | Sat | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 130 | Minute To Win It | NBC | Sun | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 131 | FOOTBALL NT AMERICA PT 2 | NBC | Sun | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 132 | AMW: AMERICA FIGHTS BACK | FOX | Sat | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 133 | JAY LENO SHOW-MON | NBC | Mon | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 134 | ABC SATURDAY MOVIE | ABC | Sat | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 135 | SAT NIGHT FTBL PRE-GAME | ABC | Sat | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 136 | Dateline SUN-7PM | NBC | Sun | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 137 | FOOTBALL NT AMERICA P1SUS | NBC | Sun | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 138 | BROTHERS | FOX | Fri | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 139 | BROTHERS-SUN 7P | FOX | Sun | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 140 | HIGH SOCIETY | CW | Wed | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0% |
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2009-10 Broadcast Primetime Shows Ranked By % Adults 18-49 Ratings Gain After Airdate
| Rank | Show | Net | Day | 18-49 Live+SD (rating) | 18-49 Live+7 (rating) | Post Airdate Absolute Ratings Increase | Post Airdate Percentage Ratings Increase |
| 1 | DOLLHOUSE | FOX | Fri | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 50% |
| 2 | 90210 | CW | Tue | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 44% |
| 3 | Smallville | CW | Fri | 1.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 40% |
| 4 | FRINGE | FOX | Thu | 2.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 39% |
| 5 | FLASHFORWARD | ABC | Thu | 2.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 36% |
| 6 | V-TUE | ABC | Tue | 2.3 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 35% |
| 7 | Grey'S ANATOMY | ABC | Thu | 4.8 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 31% |
| 8 | PARENTHOOD | NBC | Tue | 2.6 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 31% |
| 9 | HAPPY TOWN | ABC | Wed | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 31% |
| 10 | HEROES | NBC | Mon | 2.3 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 30% |
| 11 | Private Practice | ABC | Thu | 3.3 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 30% |
| 12 | 30 Rock | NBC | Thu | 2.8 | 3.6 | 0.8 | 29% |
| 13 | UGLY BETTY | ABC | VAR | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 29% |
| 14 | TIL DEATH | FOX | Fri | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 29% |
| 15 | MELROSE PLACE | CW | Tue | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 29% |
| 16 | COMMUNITY | NBC | Thu | 2.1 | 2.7 | 0.6 | 29% |
| 17 | MEDIUM | CBS | Fri | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 28% |
| 18 | OFFICE | NBC | Thu | 4.0 | 5.1 | 1.1 | 28% |
| 19 | BETTER OFF TED | ABC | Tue | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 27% |
| 20 | Gossip Girl | CW | Mon | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 27% |
| 21 | Mentalist, THE | CBS | Thu | 3.4 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 26% |
| 22 | LOST | ABC | Tue | 4.3 | 5.4 | 1.1 | 26% |
| 23 | FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS | NBC | Fri | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 25% |
| 24 | SUPERNATURAL | CW | Thu | 1.2 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 25% |
| 25 | GLEE | FOX | VAR | 4.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 25% |
| 26 | LAW AND ORDER | NBC | VAR | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 25% |
| 27 | FLY GIRLS | CW | Wed | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 25% |
| 28 | HOUSE | FOX | Mon | 4.9 | 6.1 | 1.2 | 24% |
| 29 | BONES | FOX | Thu | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 24% |
| 30 | 24 | FOX | VAR | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 24% |
| 31 | Cougar Town | ABC | Wed | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 24% |
| 32 | CHUCK | NBC | Mon | 2.1 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 24% |
| 33 | Modern Family | ABC | Wed | 3.8 | 4.7 | 0.9 | 24% |
| 34 | CSI | CBS | Thu | 3.4 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 24% |
| 35 | V | ABC | Tue | 3.4 | 4.2 | 0.8 | 24% |
| 36 | Vampire Diaries | CW | Thu | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.4 | 24% |
| 37 | CASTLE | ABC | Mon | 2.6 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 23% |
| 38 | SCRUBS-TUE 8PM | ABC | Tue | 1.3 | 1.6 | 0.3 | 23% |
| 39 | Criminal Minds | CBS | Wed | 3.6 | 4.4 | 0.8 | 22% |
| 40 | NUMB3RS | CBS | Fri | 1.8 | 2.2 | 0.4 | 22% |
| 41 | Life Unexpected | CW | Mon | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 22% |
| 42 | LAW AND ORDER:SVU | NBC | Wed | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 22% |
| 43 | Lie To Me | FOX | Mon | 2.7 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 22% |
| 44 | DEEP END, THE | ABC | Thu | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 21% |
| 45 | GHOST WHISPERER | CBS | Fri | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 21% |
| 46 | Human Target | FOX | VAR | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 21% |
| 47 | MARRIAGE REF | NBC | VAR | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 21% |
| 48 | How I Met Your Mother | CBS | Mon | 3.5 | 4.2 | 0.7 | 20% |
| 49 | CSI: NY | CBS | Wed | 3.0 | 3.6 | 0.6 | 20% |
| 50 | AMERICA'S TOP MODEL-8 | CW | Wed | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 20% |
| 51 | AMERICA'S TOP MODEL 7 | CW | Wed | 1.5 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 20% |
| 52 | BETTER OFF TED-TUE 8:30PM | ABC | Tue | 1.0 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 20% |
| 53 | Desperate Housewives | ABC | Sun | 4.2 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 19% |
| 54 | Parks and Recreation | NBC | Thu | 2.1 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 19% |
| 55 | Big Bang Theory, THE | CBS | Mon | 5.3 | 6.3 | 1.0 | 19% |
| 56 | MERCY | NBC | Wed | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 19% |
| 57 | Kitchen Nightmares | FOX | Fri | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 19% |
| 58 | SCRUBS | ABC | Tue | 1.6 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 19% |
| 59 | Good Wife, THE | CBS | Tue | 2.7 | 3.2 | 0.5 | 19% |
| 60 | One Tree Hill-MON | CW | Mon | 1.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 18% |
| 61 | EASTWICK | ABC | Wed | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 18% |
| 62 | J. OLIVER'S FOOD REVOLUTN | ABC | Fri | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 18% |
| 63 | BROTHERS & SISTERS | ABC | Sun | 2.9 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 17% |
| 64 | NCIS: LOS ANGELES | CBS | Tue | 3.5 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 17% |
| 65 | NCIS | CBS | Tue | 4.1 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 17% |
| 66 | CSI: MIAMI | CBS | Mon | 3.6 | 4.2 | 0.6 | 17% |
| 67 | FORGOTTEN, THE | ABC | Tue | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 17% |
| 68 | SO YOU THINK CN DANCE-WED | FOX | Wed | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 17% |
| 69 | SO YOU THINK CN DANCE-TUE | FOX | Tue | 2.4 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 17% |
| 70 | SURVIVOR: HEROES-VILLAINS | CBS | Thu | 3.9 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 15% |
| 71 | Family Guy | FOX | Sun | 3.9 | 4.5 | 0.6 | 15% |
| 72 | MIAMI MEDICAL | CBS | Fri | 1.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 15% |
| 73 | Apprentice 9 | NBC | Sun | 2.8 | 3.2 | 0.4 | 14% |
| 74 | HELL'S KITCHEN | FOX | Tue | 3.5 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 14% |
| 75 | Two and a Half Men | CBS | Mon | 4.9 | 5.6 | 0.7 | 14% |
| 76 | Biggest Loser 8 | NBC | Tue | 3.7 | 4.2 | 0.5 | 14% |
| 77 | Rules of Engagement | CBS | Mon | 3.0 | 3.4 | 0.4 | 13% |
| 78 | Who Do You Think You Are | NBC | Fri | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 13% |
| 79 | Shark Tank | ABC | VAR | 1.5 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 13% |
| 80 | SURVIVOR: SAMOA | CBS | Thu | 3.8 | 4.3 | 0.5 | 13% |
| 81 | MIDDLE, THE | ABC | Wed | 2.3 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 13% |
| 82 | TIL DEATH-SUN 7P | FOX | Sun | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 13% |
| 83 | BIGGEST LOSER 9 | NBC | Tue | 3.4 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 12% |
| 84 | TRAUMA | NBC | Mon | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 12% |
| 85 | SNL WKND UPDATE-PRIME | NBC | Thu | 1.8 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 11% |
| 86 | American Idol-TUESDAY | FOX | Tue | 8.3 | 9.2 | 0.9 | 11% |
| 87 | American Dad | FOX | Sun | 2.9 | 3.2 | 0.3 | 10% |
| 88 | BACHELOR, THE | ABC | Mon | 4.0 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 10% |
| 89 | OLD CHRISTINE | CBS | Wed | 2.0 | 2.2 | 0.2 | 10% |
| 90 | TIL DEATH-SUN 7:30P | FOX | Sun | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 10% |
| 91 | Undercover Boss | CBS | Sun | 6.1 | 6.7 | 0.6 | 10% |
| 92 | CLEVELAND | FOX | Sun | 3.1 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 10% |
| 93 | AMAZING RACE 16 | CBS | Sun | 3.2 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 9% |
| 94 | AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY | FOX | Wed | 7.7 | 8.4 | 0.7 | 9% |
| 95 | COLD CASE | CBS | Sun | 2.2 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 9% |
| 96 | GARY UNMARRIED | CBS | Wed | 2.2 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 9% |
| 97 | AMAZING RACE 15 | CBS | Sun | 3.4 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 9% |
| 98 | Simpsons | FOX | Sun | 3.4 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 9% |
| 99 | ROMANTICALLY CHALLENGED | ABC | Mon | 2.4 | 2.6 | 0.2 | 8% |
| 100 | WIFE SWAP | ABC | Fri | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 101 | JAY LENO SHOW-FRI | NBC | Fri | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 102 | Supernanny | ABC | Fri | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 103 | PAST LIFE | FOX | Thu | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 8% |
| 104 | Extreme Makeover:HM ED-8P | ABC | Sun | 2.7 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 7% |
| 105 | 48 Hours Mystery | CBS | Sat | 1.4 | 1.5 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 106 | Dancing with the Stars | ABC | Mon | 4.2 | 4.5 | 0.3 | 7% |
| 107 | ACCIDENTALLY ON PURPOSE | CBS | VAR | 2.9 | 3.1 | 0.2 | 7% |
| 108 | DATELINE FRI | NBC | Fri | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 109 | JAY LENO SHOW-WED | NBC | Wed | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 110 | JAY LENO SHOW-THU | NBC | Thu | 1.5 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 7% |
| 111 | DANCING W/STARS RESULTS | ABC | Tue | 3.1 | 3.3 | 0.2 | 6% |
| 112 | HANK | ABC | Wed | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 113 | COPS | FOX | Sat | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 114 | FIND MY FAMILY | ABC | Mon | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 115 | 20/20-FRI | ABC | Fri | 1.7 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 116 | THREE RIVERS | CBS | Sun | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 117 | PRIMETIME:WHAT WOULD U DO | ABC | Fri | 1.8 | 1.9 | 0.1 | 6% |
| 118 | AMER FUNN HOME VIDEOS | ABC | Sun | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 5% |
| 119 | COPS 2 | FOX | Sat | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 5% |
| 120 | SONS OF TUCSON | FOX | Sun | 2.0 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 5% |
| 121 | 60 Minutes | CBS | Sun | 2.4 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 4% |
| 122 | SUNDAY NIGHT NFL PRE-KICK | NBC | Sun | 4.9 | 5.0 | 0.1 | 2% |
| 123 | NBC Sunday Night Football | NBC | Sun | 7.2 | 7.2 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 124 | FOX NFL SUNDAY-POST GUN 1 | FOX | Sun | 6.5 | 6.5 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 125 | CBS NFL NATL POST GUN | CBS | Sun | 6.3 | 6.3 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 126 | OT, THE | FOX | Sun | 5.0 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 127 | FOOTBALL NT AMERICA PT 3 | NBC | Sun | 3.5 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 128 | JAY LENO SHOW-TUE | NBC | Tue | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 129 | SAT NIGHT FOOTBALL | ABC | Sat | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 130 | Minute To Win It | NBC | Sun | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 131 | FOOTBALL NT AMERICA PT 2 | NBC | Sun | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 132 | AMW: AMERICA FIGHTS BACK | FOX | Sat | 1.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 133 | JAY LENO SHOW-MON | NBC | Mon | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 134 | ABC SATURDAY MOVIE | ABC | Sat | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 135 | SAT NIGHT FTBL PRE-GAME | ABC | Sat | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 136 | DATELINE SUN-7PM | NBC | Sun | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 137 | FOOTBALL NT AMERICA P1SUS | NBC | Sun | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 138 | BROTHERS | FOX | Fri | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 139 | BROTHERS-SUN 7P | FOX | Sun | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0% |
| 140 | HIGH SOCIETY | CW | Wed | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0% |
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Time Shifted Viewing – Program ratings for national sources are produced in three streams of data – Live, Live+Same Day (Live+SD) and Live+7 Day. Time shifted figures account for incremental viewing that takes place with DVRs. Live+Same Day(Live+SD) include viewing during the same broadcast day as the original telecast, with a cut-off of 3:00AM local time when meters transmit daily viewing to Nielsen for processing. Live+7 Day ratings include incremental viewing that takes place during the 7 days following a telecast.
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