| Scoreboard | FOX | CBS | NBC | ABC | x |
| Adults 18-49: rating/Share | 1.1/4 | 0.9/3 | 0.8/3 | 0.4/2 | x |
| Adults 18-34: Rating/Share | x | x | x | x | x |
| Total Viewers (million) | 2.41 | 4.88 | 3.10 | 2.34 | x |
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Update: We now have program data.
FOX was number one among adults 18-49 while CBS was on top in total viewers.
The Labor Day weekend combined with a line-up of mostly repeats led to a night of low viewership.
On CBS, Big Brother scored a 1.7 adults 18-49 rating, down 35% rom last week's 2.6.
On NBC , Dateline garnered a 0.8 adults 18-49 rating down 33% from a 1.2 for the last Sunday Dateline on August 19.
On ABC, the special The Chew Presents ABC's Primetime Fall Preview Special earned a 0.4 adults 18-49 rating. Another special, TV's Most Dynamic Duos, scored a 0.5 among adults 18-49.
Broadcast primetime ratings for Sunday, September 2, 2012:
| Time | Net | Show | 18-49 Rating/Share | Viewers (Millions) |
| 7:00 | CBS | 60 Minutes - R | 0.8/3 | 6.78 |
| NBC | Dateline | 0.8/3 | 3.24 | |
| FOX | American Dad - R | 0.6/3 | 1.38 | |
| ABC | The Chew Presents ABC's Primetime Fall Preview Special | 0.4/2 | 2.37 | |
| 7:30 | FOX | The Cleveland Show - R | 0.7/3 | 1.56 |
| 8:00 | CBS | Big Brother | 1.7/6 | 5.52 |
| FOX | The Simpsons - R | 1.0/4 | 2.42 | |
| NBC | America's Got Talent - R | 0.7/3 | 3.02 | |
| ABC | Once Upon A Time - R | 0.4/1 | 1.90 | |
| 8:30 | FOX | The Simpsons - R | 1.1/4 | 2.63 |
| 9:00 | FOX | Family Guy - R | 1.5/5 | 3.21 |
| NBC | America's Got Talent - R | 0.8/3 | 3.25 | |
| ABC | TV's Most Dynamic Duos (9-11PM) - Special | 0.5/2 | 2.54 | |
| CBS | The Good Wife - R | 0.4/1 | 3.07 | |
| 9:30 | FOX | Family Guy - R | 1.5/5 | 3.27 |
| 10:00 | CBS | The Mentalist - R | 0.8/2 | 4.18 |
| NBC | America's Got Talent - R | 0.8/2 | 2.90 |
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Sunday's Ratings Via TV Media Insights
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If anyone is interested, same night last season: http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/09/05/tv-ratings-sunday-big-brother-slides-still-leads-cbs-win-few-start-a-new-beginning-with-the-good-wife/102482/
Can’t find the finals to see the impact of the telethon, though
@Chris
It aired on ABC in the Boston area. I was a tad annoyed when I went to watch the Once rerun and found that on instead, heh.
ABC’s Primetime Fall Preview = worst Fall Preview show EVER.
CBS is insane from keep TGW in 9/8 slot. BB 1.7 -> TGW 0.4 (!) -> TM 0.8 I know CBS owns TGW, but it is fourth (and certainly final season), but really?
The fourth Season of The Good Wife will be the last.
Can someone please explain to me what CBS is hoping to get out of The Good Wife? It just sits in the middle of the Sunday line-up, doing nothing of consequence. Bleeds away 75% of its lead-in. Yes, it’s a rerun, but still…
“Can someone please explain to me what CBS is hoping to get out of The Good Wife?’
A sale into syndication, and the money that goes with it. At least that’s what they *hope* to get.
Don’t nobody really like The Chew like that so why would you put them in your fall preview show?
I swear NBC repeats AGT like every single day. NBC has become the AGT Network.
Ive watched Big Brother since the beginning and both the UK and Australia versions and this is easily one of the worst seasons I have ever watched. The only entertainment was Britney and she is now gone. The only person left to root for is Ian and that is just because he is an underdog.
This show needs to have a jury house feed and episodes because usually you end up wanting to watch the people there than what is left once it is down to the final 5 and less.
CBS wants syndication for TGW and the Sunday slot is less appealing than it might initially seem due to NFL overruns.
Why would ABC put their Fall preview special the night before Labor Day? This was a holiday weekend. The network should put it on a weekday. Hopefully they’ll replay it.
@a p garcia. You are right, there were too many dynamic couples missing. I would of love to see Fred and Barney from The Flintstones. Anyways, I hate how Seinfeld always has to be on the top for every list. Lucy and Ethel should of been #1. I don’t even think Cagney & Lacey were on the list.
@gleebo…i agree about big brother..once britney left, so did i…
I agree with you @Networkman, ‘Cagney & Lacey’ definitely should have made the list and goodness knows Lucy and Ethel should have been number ONE!!
Why is everyone panicking because of the rerun of OUAT not doing so well? It’s a rerun – plus Season 1 just came out on DVD and Blu-ray. It’s not as if ABC is gonna suddenly cancel the show just because people didn’t bother watching a replay. On a holiday weekend.
This is off topic but ive been following tv by the numbers for about 3 to 4 years now everyday, and does anyone remember when one summer i think about 3 years ago their wasn’t a table format, it was all in paragraph form
Big Brother CBS is Lucky~ Americans are arrogant of show! CBS has no right of franchising show! Australia’s and UK Big Brother more like George Orwell 1984! CBS! Yours looks like Survivor! Well Original Soon better come soon! September 19! X Factor doesn’t sue Big Brother creator for copying it! They compete! The Voice! The Voice and X Factor will stread Big Brother Season Finale! September 19~ Say goodbye CBS dominance in USA television!
Loved the special TV’s Favorite Duos Wish I could see the list of winners
I really hope The Good Wife receives good ratings this season (doubtful) or at least CBS gives the writers enough time to wrap it up. Because let’s be honest the chance of it making a fifth season are slim to none.