American Idol grabbed the top two spots with the advertising coveted adults 18-49, but Dancing with the Stars again nabbed the top spot with total viewers. NBC newcomer The Voice was once again third with adults 18-49 ahead of Dancing with the Stars, but fell to tenth with total viewers.
Modern Family was the week's top scripted show in adults 18-49, edging out NCIS and Glee. NCIS was the week's top scripted show with total viewers.
Primetime Broadcast Adults 18-49 viewing for the week ending May 8, 2011:
| Rank | Shows | R=Repeat S=Special P=Premiere | Net | 18-49 rating | 18-49 Viewers (000) |
| 1 | AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY | FOX | 6.6 | 8,616 | |
| 2 | American Idol-THURSDAY | FOX | 6.3 | 8,247 | |
| 3 | VOICE | NBC | 5.7 | 7,473 | |
| 4 | Dancing with the Stars | ABC | 4.5 | 5,928 | |
| 5 | MODERN FAMILY | ABC | 3.9 | 5,181 | |
| 6 | NCIS | CBS | 3.7 | 4,821 | |
| 7 | GLEE | FOX | 3.7 | 4,820 | |
| 8 | Grey'S ANATOMY | ABC | 3.5 | 4,653 | |
| 9 | OFFICE | NBC | 3.5 | 4,647 | |
| 10 | NBA PLAYOFFS ON ABC-SA2(S) | S | ABC | 3.4 | 4,432 |
| 11 | FAMILY GUY | FOX | 3.3 | 4,277 | |
| 12 | Big Bang Theory, THE | CBS | 3.2 | 4,267 | |
| 13 | BONES | FOX | 3.2 | 4,213 | |
| 14 | Criminal Minds | CBS | 3.2 | 4,164 | |
| 15 | SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLD | CBS | 3.1 | 4,014 | |
| 16 | DANCING W/STARS RESULTS | ABC | 3.0 | 3,979 | |
| 17 | DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES | ABC | 2.9 | 3,849 | |
| 18 | CASTLE | ABC | 2.9 | 3,840 | |
| 19 | HOUSE | FOX | 2.9 | 3,838 | |
| 20 | NCIS: LOS ANGELES | CBS | 2.9 | 3,767 | |
| 21 | HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER | CBS | 2.8 | 3,636 | |
| 22 | Biggest Loser 11 | NBC | 2.7 | 3,559 | |
| 23 | Mentalist, THE | CBS | 2.7 | 3,539 | |
| 24 | Amazing Race 18 | CBS | 2.6 | 3,362 | |
| 25 | LAW AND ORDER:SVU | NBC | 2.6 | 3,354 |
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Primetime Broadcast Network Total viewing (all ages) for the week ending May 8, 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 | 21402 | 13.3 | 20 | |
| 2 | American Idol-THURSDAY | FOX | 21288 | 12.2 | 21 | |
| 3 | AMERICAN IDOL-WEDNESDAY | FOX | 21137 | 12.2 | 19 | |
| 4 | NCIS | CBS | 17869 | 11.0 | 17 | |
| 5 | DANCING W/STARS RESULTS | ABC | 16061 | 10.4 | 15 | |
| 6 | NCIS: LOS ANGELES | CBS | 14155 | 8.7 | 13 | |
| 7 | 60 MINUTES | CBS | 14099 | 8.6 | 17 | |
| 8 | Mentalist, THE | CBS | 13999 | 8.6 | 14 | |
| 9 | CRIMINAL MINDS | CBS | 12901 | 8.0 | 12 | |
| 10 | VOICE | NBC | 12581 | 7.3 | 11 | |
| 11 | GOOD WIFE, THE | CBS | 12383 | 8.0 | 13 | |
| 12 | CASTLE | ABC | 12108 | 7.8 | 12 | |
| 13 | SURVIVOR: REDEMPTION ISLD | CBS | 10990 | 6.4 | 10 | |
| 14 | BONES | FOX | 10937 | 6.5 | 10 | |
| 15 | CSI | CBS | 10673 | 6.7 | 11 | |
| 16 | Big Bang Theory, THE | CBS | 10503 | 6.5 | 11 | |
| 17 | BLUE BLOODS | CBS | 10375 | 6.5 | 11 | |
| 18 | Body Of Proof | ABC | 10230 | 6.9 | 11 | |
| 19 | Grey'S ANATOMY | ABC | 10107 | 6.8 | 11 | |
| 20 | Desperate Housewives | ABC | 10001 | 6.2 | 10 | |
| 21 | MODERN FAMILY | ABC | 9898 | 6.2 | 9 | |
| 22 | CSI: MIAMI | CBS | 9847 | 6.0 | 10 | |
| 23 | HAWAII FIVE-0 | CBS | 9834 | 6.2 | 10 | |
| 24 | CSI: NY | CBS | 9530 | 6.0 | 10 | |
| 25 | DANCING W/STARS-TUE 8PM | P | ABC | 9384 | 6.1 | 10 |
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Nielsen TV Ratings: ©2011 The Nielsen Company. All Rights Reserved. All numbers are live viewing plus same day DVR viewing.
