American Idol grabbed the top two spots with the advertising coveted adults 18-49, but Dancing with the Stars nabbed the top spot with total viewers. NBC newcomer The Voice was third with adults 18-49 and eighth with total viewers.
Steve Carell's last episode on The Office was the week's top scripted show in adults 18-49. The Mentalist was the week's top scripted show with total viewers.
Primetime Broadcast Adults 18-49 viewing for the week ending May 1, 2011:
| Rank | Shows | R=Repeat S=Special P=Premiere | Net | 18-49 rating | 18-49 Viewers (000) |
| 1 | AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY | FOX | 7.1 | 9,345 | |
| 2 | American Idol-THURSDAY | FOX | 5.7 | 7,439 | |
| 3 | VOICE | P | NBC | 5.1 | 6,760 |
| 4 | Dancing with the Stars | ABC | 4.7 | 6,136 | |
| 5 | OFFICE | NBC | 4.2 | 5,583 | |
| 6 | Grey'S ANATOMY | ABC | 3.7 | 4,842 | |
| 7 | DANCING W/STARS RESULTS | ABC | 3.6 | 4,714 | |
| 8 | GLEE | FOX | 3.4 | 4,486 | |
| 9 | BIG BANG THEORY, THE | CBS | 3.3 | 4,391 | |
| 10 | SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLD | CBS | 3.2 | 4,175 | |
| 11 | Apprentice 11 | NBC | 3.1 | 4,069 | |
| 12 | Desperate Housewives | ABC | 2.8 | 3,731 | |
| 13 | BONES | FOX | 2.8 | 3,681 | |
| 14 | Simpsons | FOX | 2.7 | 3,610 | |
| 15 | BIGGEST LOSER 11 | NBC | 2.6 | 3,455 | |
| 16 | Better With You SP-4/25(S) | S | ABC | 2.6 | 3,400 |
| 17 | Mentalist, THE | CBS | 2.6 | 3,388 | |
| 18 | Amazing Race 18 | CBS | 2.6 | 3,386 | |
| 19 | DANCING W/STARS SP-4/26(S) | S | ABC | 2.5 | 3,325 |
| 20 | Family Guy ENCORE | R | FOX | 2.4 | 3,144 |
| 21 | CSI | CBS | 2.4 | 3,142 | |
| 22 | Breaking In | FOX | 2.4 | 3,132 | |
| 23 | BIG BANG THEORY, THE - SP(S) | SR | CBS | 2.4 | 3,098 |
| 24 | Rules of Engagement | CBS | 2.3 | 3,062 | |
| 25 | PARKS AND RECREATION | NBC | 2.3 | 3,035 |
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Primetime Broadcast Network Total viewing (all ages) for the week ending May 1, 2011:
| Rank | Shows | R=Repeat S=Special P=Premiere | Net | # Viewers (LIVE+SD) (000) | HH RATING (LIVE+SD) | HH SHARE (LIVE+SD) |
| 1 | DANCING WITH THE STARS | ABC | 22380 | 13.7 | 21 | |
| 2 | American Idol-WEDNESDAY | FOX | 22318 | 12.6 | 20 | |
| 3 | AMERICAN IDOL-THURSDAY | FOX | 19597 | 11.5 | 19 | |
| 4 | DANCING W/STARS RESULTS | ABC | 18281 | 11.8 | 17 | |
| 5 | Mentalist, THE | CBS | 13530 | 8.5 | 14 | |
| 6 | DANCING W/STARS SP-4/26(S) | S | ABC | 13079 | 8.4 | 13 |
| 7 | BODY OF PROOF | ABC | 11860 | 7.9 | 13 | |
| 8 | VOICE | P | NBC | 11775 | 6.8 | 10 |
| 9 | SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLD | CBS | 11324 | 6.4 | 10 | |
| 10 | Better With You SP-4/25(S) | S | ABC | 11225 | 7.1 | 11 |
| 11 | NCIS | R | CBS | 11209 | 7.2 | 11 |
| 12 | CSI | CBS | 10842 | 6.8 | 10 | |
| 13 | 60 MINUTES | CBS | 10737 | 6.9 | 12 | |
| 14 | Big Bang Theory, THE | CBS | 10713 | 6.4 | 11 | |
| 15 | Grey'S ANATOMY | ABC | 10665 | 7.0 | 11 | |
| 16 | NCIS: LOS ANGELES | R | CBS | 10294 | 6.5 | 10 |
| 17 | BLUE BLOODS | CBS | 10060 | 6.4 | 11 | |
| 18 | BONES | FOX | 9700 | 5.8 | 9 | |
| 19 | 60 MINUTES 5/1(B) | B | CBS | 9506 | 5.9 | 10 |
| 20 | Desperate Housewives | ABC | 9438 | 6.0 | 9 | |
| 21 | AMAZING RACE 18 | CBS | 9195 | 5.3 | 8 | |
| 22 | CSI: NY | CBS | 9189 | 5.9 | 10 | |
| 23 | CRIMINAL MINDS | R | CBS | 9110 | 5.7 | 9 |
| 24 | ROYAL WEDDING:MODRN MJSTY(S) | S | CBS | 8794 | 5.8 | 11 |
| 25 | Apprentice 11 | NBC | 8649 | 5.1 | 8 |
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Nielsen TV Ratings: ©2011 The Nielsen Company. All Rights Reserved. All numbers are live viewing plus same day DVR viewing.
