American Idol was adjusted up two tenths of a ratings point from its preliminary ratings to a 6.4 adults 18-49 rating.
The Dancing with the Stars finale was adjusted up one tenth of a ratings point to a 4.6 adults 18-49 rating.
Those with a future in TV network PR will note that Dancing with the Stars' average viewership was greater than American Idol's on the night.
There were no other adults 18-49 ratings adjustments for new episodes on Tuesday night.
Final broadcast TV ratings for Tuesday:
| Time | Net | Show | 18-49 Rating | 18-49 Share | Viewers Live+SD (million) |
| 8:00 | FOX | American Idol | 6.4 | 19 | 20.57 |
| NBC | THE Biggest Loser: COUPLES (8-10p) | 3.1 | 8 | 8.20 | |
| ABC | DANCING WITH STARS - R | 2.1 | 6 | 10.36 | |
| CBS | NCIS - R | 1.6 | 5 | 9.83 | |
| CW | One Tree Hill - R | 0.2 | 1 | 0.52 | |
| 9:00 | ABC | Dancing with the Stars RESULTS (9-11p) | 4.6 | 11 | 21.42 |
| FOX | GLEE | 4.6 | 11 | 11.80 | |
| CBS | NCIS: LOS ANGELES - R | 1.6 | 4 | 8.67 | |
| CW | Hellcats - R | 0.2 | 1 | 0.58 | |
| 10:00 | NBC | The Voice | 3.8 | 9 | 8.49 |
| CBS | NCIS - R | 1.5 | 4 | 7.91 |
