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TV ratings: 'LOLA,' ABC comedies rise Wednesday, but CBS still wins
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Fast National ratings for Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010TV viewing was up Wednesday on three of the big four networks, with "Law & Order: Los Angeles," "The Defenders" and ABC's comedies all improving on their totals from last week (in viewers anyway; demographic results were a mixed bag). There was no change at the top, however, as CBS kept its hold on first place.
The Eye delivered 12.1 million viewers and a 7.3 rating/12 share for the night. FOX's baseball playoff coverage averaged 8.8 million viewers and a 5.2/9 (subject to change because of the live telecast). NBC (7.5 million, 4.9/8) narrowly beat ABC (7.3 million, 4.6/8) for third place. The CW (2.3 million, 1.5/2) trailed.
CBS also led the adults 18-49 demo with a 3.1 rating, topping FOX's 2.7. ABC came in third with a 2.5, followed by ABC, 2.1, and The CW, 1.0.
Wednesday hour by hour:
8 p.m.
CBS: "Survivor: Nicaragua" (12 million viewers, 6.9/12 households)
FOX: National League Championship Series Game 4 - Phillies-Giants (8.7 million, 5.3/9)
ABC: "The Middle" (8.5 million, 5.3/9)/"Better With You" (7 million, 4.4/7)
NBC: "Undercovers" (5.9 million, 3.9/6)
The CW: "America's Next Top Model" (3 million, 2.0/3)
18-49 leader: "Survivor: Nicaragua" (3.5)
9 p.m.
CBS: "Criminal Minds" (14.3 million, 8.6/14)
ABC: "Modern Family" (11.9 million, 7.1/11)/"Cougar Town" (7.5 million, 4.6/7)
NBC: "Law & Order: SVU" (8.5 million, 5.4/9)
FOX: NLCS Game 4 (8 million, 5.0/8)
The CW: "Hellcats" rerun (1.6 million, 1.1/2)
18-49 leader: "Modern Family" (4.7)
10 p.m.
CBS: "The Defenders" (10 million, 6.2/11)
FOX: NLCS Game 4 (8.4 million, 5.3/9)
NBC: "Law & Order: Los Angeles" (8.05 million, 5.3/9)
ABC: "The Whole Truth" (4.6 million, 3.0/5)
18-49 leader: NLCS Game 4 (2.8)
Ratings information includes live and same-day DVR viewing. All numbers are preliminary and subject to change, especially in the case of live telecasts. Source: The Nielsen Company.
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Modern Family was so funny last night , Gloria killed it with her comedic acting. Nice to see a block of great shows on ABC!!!
Sad, Fox gave up on the night wt special programming and did NBC even have programming on.
bm..was that a joke? not funny, time for you to be leave!
Undercovers got crushed by Game 4 of the NLCS baseball match. I'm rooting for the San Fransisco Giants but their one win away to advance at the World Series and I believe they can go all the way but I'm still not an avid Yankees fan 'cause they won too many championships what's up with that hope the Texas Rangers sure can beat 'em.
The Defenders is still on the air???
bm..was that a joke? not funny, time for you to be gone!
ABC was once again a tour de james franco leading pizza. They're LOL commodities were on fire last nite. They killed against that sad realititty shows on Foxy. CBS is really strangling on Weds, pour things. Was NBC even on last knight? Know off to Gelato!
What a great night for ABC. Fun, fresh modern codemies not tired recyled stuff for old people. Was CBS even on last night? Haha lol porr, sad thins. Now go for it Sillyvester.
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The Whole Truth was awesome last night. Ratings are steady but obviously too low for ABC standards. The light but entertaining Undercovers loses too many viewers every week,even taking into account NBC's poor showings. FOX's Baseball ratings are weaker than expected, hardly a threat to the other networks.
Why hasn't "The Whole Truth" been cancelled yet?!?