The Big Bang Theory was again the top syndicated program in total viewers and Household ratings for the week ending August 26, 2012.
Dr. Phil was the top talker for the 40th time this season.
Top 25 Syndicated Shows for the week ending August 26, 2012:
| Rank | Program | Dist | Days | HH rating | Viewers (000) |
| 1 | BIG BANG-SYN (AT) | WB | MTWTF.. | 6.4 | 10016 |
| 2 | JUDGE JUDY (AT) | CTD | MTWTF.. | 6.0 | 8274 |
| 3 | WHEEL OF FORTUNE | CTD | MTWTF.. | 5.6 | 8754 |
| 4 | BIG BANG WKND B (AT) | WB | ......S | 4.9 | 8082 |
| 4 | TWO-HALF MEN-SYN (AT) | WB | MTWTF.. | 4.9 | 7331 |
| 6 | JEOPARDY | CTD | MTWTF.. | 4.7 | 7075 |
| 7 | Family Guy-WK-SYN (AT) | 2/T | ......S | 4.0 | 5623 |
| 8 | Family Guy-MF-SYN (AT) | 2/T | MTWTF.. | 3.9 | 5992 |
| 8 | BIG BANG WKND A (AT) | WB | ......S | 3.9 | 6309 |
| 10 | ESPN NFL PRESEASON | ESP | M...... | 3.8 | 5939 |
| 11 | ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT(AT) | CTD | MTWTF.. | 3.3 | 4760 |
| 12 | FAMILY FEUD (AT) | 2/T | MTWTF.. | 3.2 | 4682 |
| 13 | INSIDE EDITION (AT) | CTD | MTWTF.. | 2.9 | 4057 |
| 13 | LAW & ORDER-SYN (AT) | NBU | ......S | 2.9 | 3800 |
| 15 | Criminal Minds-SYN (AT) | CTD | ......S | 2.8 | 3842 |
| 16 | TWO-HALF MEN WKND B (AT) | WB | ......S | 2.7 | 3970 |
| 17 | HOW I MET-MTHR-MF-SYN(AT) | 2/T | MTWTF.. | 2.6 | 3658 |
| 17 | ESPN NFL PRESEASON THU | ESP | ...T... | 2.6 | 3708 |
| 17 | LAW & ORDER:CI-MF-SYN(AT) | NBU | MTWTF.. | 2.6 | 3514 |
| 20 | HOW I MET-MTHR-WK-SYN(AT) | 2/T | ......S | 2.5 | 3487 |
| 20 | LAW & ORDER: SVU-SYN (AT) | NBU | ......S | 2.5 | 3642 |
| 20 | WITHOUT A TRACE (AT) | WB | ......S | 2.5 | 3759 |
| 23 | KING OF THE HILL-SYN(AT) | 2/T | MTWTF.. | 2.4 | 3310 |
| 23 | JUDGE JOE BROWN (AT) | CTD | MTWTF.. | 2.4 | 3352 |
| 25 | DR. PHIL SHOW (AT) | CTD | MTWTF.. | 2.3 | 3019 |
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Why Aren't The Simpsons on This List?!
While The Simpsons repeats are available nationally its ratings are not counted in the weekly syndicated ratings because The Simpsons does not sell any national advertising in syndication.
Please note that the syndicated weekly results are delayed versus normal reporting. While we get the broadcast and cable ratings for the prior Monday-Sunday period every Tuesday, there is an extra week of lag time with the syndicated ratings and these numbers are not for last week, but for the week before last.
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For syndicated shows which air on multiple days, the viewership shown is the average of all telecasts.
BUENA VISTA items are syndicated packages of old Disney movies.
DAD = Disney ABC Domestic Television, SPT= Sony Pictures Television, 2/T=Twentieth Television, ESP = ESPN, CTD = CBS Television Distribution.
AT = Additional Time/Telecasts, more than the typical number of episodes or time periods/week
Nielsen TV Ratings Data: ©2011 The Nielsen Company. All Rights Reserved.
I think Michael Strahan was a good pick for co host of Live. It was so nice of him to mention hoe great Regis was, because noone else has said anything since Regis left except in a negative way. Now, all we have to do is get rid of NO TALENT Kelly Ripa. She cant act or sing and has no communication skills.She cant even read from the newspaper without screwing it up. Maybe she will retire and we can get a new co host for Michael, That would really boost their ratings
How about just ending this show altogether? Nothing can save this show with Kelly Ripa in there, and Strahan won’t save it.
This show was about Regis & nobody can replace him. Disney should be ashamed of themselves. I watched it for 10 min. & then switched channels & I even like Kelly.
Enough is enough! the problem with the show is Kelly’s inability to bring out the best in her guests, perhaps because she’s so focused on her life. That was Regis’ secret. He made fun of himself, led an interesting life, had interesting contacts and experiences, etc. She’s just not fun to watch. I hope Michael Strahan will still be on for Sunday football.
It seems they are having a hard time getting celebrities to go on the show. Regis was very well liked and could get just about anybody on the show, but people are pretty pissed off the way they got rid of Regis
I watched the other day for 5 minutes and I noticed that Michael is starting to realize what a narcissist she is, how she always lures the conversation back to her. I really hope she is replaced-or just cancel Regis’ show all together.