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5.22/5.23: Oh My Goddess

5.20: Sense and Sense Ability

5.18: Cat House

5.17: Lucky Charmed

5.16: Baby's First Demon

5.14: Sand Francisco Dreamin'

5.13: Obsessions

5.11: The Importance of Being Phoebe

5.10: The Mummy's Tomb

5.09: Daddy Dearest

5.08: A Witch in Time

5.07: Sympathy for the Demon

5.06: The Eyes Have It

5.05: Magic Wears a Mask

5.04: Siren Song

5.03: Happily Ever After

5.01/5.02: A Witch's Tail

5.22/5.23: OH MY GODDESS
ADDED: 12.05.03

Fast National ratings for Sunday, 11 May, 2003

The two-hour finale of SURVIVOR: THE AMAZON gave CBS a runaway victory on Sunday night, both overall and among the advertiser-coveted younger set.

CBS averaged a 10.5 rating/18 share in primetime, nearly four points ahead of second-place NBC, 6.7/11. Fox, 4.7/8, edged ABC, 4.5/8, for third place. The WB earned a 3.7/6 in the metered markets.

Among adults 18-49, CBS led with a 7.0 rating. Fox averaged 3.9, NBC 3.4 and ABC 2.5.

CBS began the night with 60 MINUTES, 8.1/16. NBC was second with DATELINE, 4.0/8. ABC aired the movie E.T. (4.5/8 average from 7 to 10pm), while Fox averaged 3.7/7 with a rerun of THE SIMPSONS and KING OF THE HILL. The WB trailed with a GILMORE GIRLS rerun.

At 8pm, the first hour of SURVIVOR, scored a 10.8/18. Fox moved up to second with THE SIMPSONS, 5.7/10, and MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE, 5.4/9. AMERICAN DREAMS averaged 5.2/8 for NBC, wihle ABC's movie was fourth. The first half of a two-hour CHARMED season finale conjured up a 3.9/6.

SURVIVOR built to a 12.4/19 at 9pm as model Jenna Morasca claimed the $1 million prize. LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT gave NBC second with an 8.5/13. ABC took third with the conclusion of E.T. Fox's BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 REUNION special came in fourth. It finished just ahead of CHARMED, 4.9/7.

The SURVIVOR reunion special clsoed CBS' sweep of the night with a 10.6/17. A second CRIMINAL INTENT averaged 9.2/15, while the season finale of DRAGNET on ABC could barely get arrested at 4.6/7.

Ratings information provided is from fast national data. Numbers for The WB are taken from the overnight metered markets. All numbers are preliminary and subject to change. BACK TO THE TOP

5.20: SENSE AND SENSE ABILITY
ADDED: 28.04.03

Fast National ratings for Sunday, April 27, 2003

After a series of underperforming Sunday original movbies, CBS found a big hit with an adaptation of John Grisham's A PAINTED HOUSE.

CBS romped to an easy Sunday night win with a 10.5 rating/17 share, well ahead of second place NBC's 6.6/11. Fox and ABC were almost in a dead heat for third, with Fox narrowly triumphing at 5.6/9 to 5.5/9. In metered markets, The WB averaged a 3.0/5.

Fox retained control over the coveted demographic of adults 18-49, with a 4.2 rating. NBC was second with a 3.8, followed by CBS' 3.2. ABC averaged a 2.8 for fourth.

CBS began the evening sweep at 7pm with 60 MINUTES, which earned an 8.5/16. ABC was second for the hour with the first part of ELOISE AT THE PLAZA, which earned a 5.5/10 on THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY. Two episodes of KING OF THE HILL put Fox in third, averaging 4.4/8. NBC trailed with MOST TALENTED KID IN AMERICA. On The WB, a GILMORE GIRLS repeat brought in a 2.3/4.

At 8pm, the second part of the TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL finale won with an 8.8/15. Fox was second with a new episode of THE SIMPSONS (6.7/11) and a repeat of the yellow family (7.1/11), coming in just ahead of the final part of ABC's ELOISE AT THE PLAZA. On NBC, AMERICAN DREAMS was fourth with a 5.0/8. On The WB, CHARMED earned a 4.0/6.

The night's highest rated programme by a large margin, A PAINTED HOUSE scored a 12.3/19 at 9pm to give the hour to CBS. NBC was second with LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT at 8.8/13. MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE and OLIVER BEENE gave Fox third. After several weeks of repeats, ALIAS returned in fourth with a 5.0/8.

A PAINTED HOUSE equalled its first hour to give CBS 10pm as well. A repeat of LAW & ORDER: CRIMINAL INTENT gave NBC second with an 8.6/14, ahead of the 5.1/8 for CBS' DRAGNET.

Ratings information provided is from fast national data. Numbers for UPN and The WB are taken from the overnight metered markets. All numbers are preliminary and subject to change. BACK TO THE TOP

5.18: CAT HOUSE
ADDED: 14.04.03

Fast National ratings for Sunday, April 13, 2003

The Masters golf tournament ran extra long on Sunday, going to a sudden death playoff between Mike Weir and Len Mattiace, with the Canadian Weir coming out on top. Even with its prime time schedule pushed back by 30 minutes across much of the country, CBS was the true winner.

For the night, CBS averaged a 7.7 rating/13 share for first place. NBC was second with a 6.1/10. Fox, with a 4.5/8, was about to stay ahead of ABC's 4.1/7. In metered markets, The WB averaged a solid 3.0/5.

Fox still won the night in the demographics of adults 18-49, with a 3.5. NBC was a close second at 3.2, followed by CBS, 3.0, and ABC at 2.4.

Because of the nature of live sporting events, Sunday's ratings for CBS are especially subject to change.

At 7pm, the conclusion of the Masters earned a 9.5/18 and combined with the beginning of 60 Minutes (8.4/15) to help CBS easily carry the hour. NBC was second with Dateline, which averaged a 5.6/10. The first half of ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney presentation of Eddie Murphy's Dr. Doolittle averaged a 3.7/7 for third. Fox trailed with two episodes of King of the Hill. On The WB, a Gilmore Girls repeat earned a 2.2/4.

CBS was able to hold on at 8pm as well, with the 60 Minutes carry-over and the season finale of My Big Fat Greek Life, which continued its ratings slide with a 6.7/11. Fox was second with a new episode of The Simpsons (6.1/10) and a new Oliver Breene (5.0/8). American Dreams averaged a 5.3/9 for NBC, staying well ahead of the end of Dr. Doolittle. On The WB, Charmed performed well with a 4.1/7.

The evening sweep continued at 9pm for CBS, with Becker earning a 7.8/12 and the first half of a CSI: Crime Scene Investigation doing a 7.5/12. NBC was second with a repeat of Law & Order: Criminal Intent at 7.4/12. Fox was third with Malcolm in the Middle (5.2/8) and The Pitts (3.9/6), topping a repeat of Alias on ABC. Black Sash earned a 2.7/4 on The WB.

The slightly-off CBS schedule continued by carrying 10pm as well with the end of CSI and the beginning of a Without a Trace repeat. NBC was second with Boomtown earning a 6.1/11. On ABC, Dragnet was third with a 5.1/9.

5.17: LUCKY CHARMED
ADDED: 07.04.03

Fast National ratings for Sunday, April 6

New episodes of established dramas and a strong performance by a Katie Couric special led NBC to a comfortable ratings victory on Sunday night.

Overall for the night, NBC averaged an 8.1 rating/13 share, well ahead of second place CBS' 6.6/10. ABC won a close race for third with a 4.6/7, just in front of Fox's 4.5/7. In metered markets, The WB averaged a 2.8/4 for the evening.

NBC also got a win in the always crucial demographic of adults 18-49, with a 4.4. Normal nightly winner Fox was second with a 3.6. ABC, with a 2.7, nudged CBS' 2.6 for third.

CBS started the evening in the lead with a 7.8/14 for 60 Minutes to win the 7pm hour. With a 6.7/12, NBC's Dateline was second. ABC finished third for the hour with the first half of The Wonderful World of Disney and its airing of Atlantis. Fox was fourth with a new Futurama (2.8/5) and a King of the Hill repeat (3.6/6). On The WB, a classic episode of Gilmore Girls earned a 2.1/4 for the hour.

At 8pm, CBS stayed on top despite the lowest ratigns yet for My Big Fat Greek Life. The new sitcom earned a 6.8/11, only narrowly topping its follow-up, Becker, which scored a 6.6/10. NBC was as close second with American Dreams, which averaged a 6.4/10. Fox was third with a repeat of The Simpsons and a new Oliver Beene. The conclusion of Atlantis averaged a 4.9/8 for fourth. On The WB, Charmed brought in a 4.0/6.

NBC took over at 9pm with the night's highest rated programme, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, which earned a 10.0/15. CBS was second with the network television premiere of the Matthew Perry/Bruce Willis comedy The Whole Nine Yards, which began with a 5.9/9 average. Fox finished third thanks to Malcolm in the Middle, with a 5.7/9 and a new episode of The Pitts, at 4.4/7. The new WB drama Black Sash earned a 2.5/3.

A Katie Couric special on the Central Park Jogger earned a strong 9.4/15 for a 9pm win. On ABC, Dragnet beat the end of The Whole Nine Yards with a 6.0/9.

Ratings information provided is from fast national data. Figures for UPN and The WB are from the overnight metered markets. All numbers are preliminary and subject to change. BACK TO THE TOP

5.16: BABY'S FIRST DEMON
ADDED: 31.03.03

Fast National ratings for Sunday, March 30, 2003

On a day of Elite Eight NCAA basketball coverage and Opening Day for baseball, NBC didn't need to play any games at all for a Sunday night win, edging CBS down the stretch.

For the night overall, NBC averaged a 7.3 rating/12 share, squeaking by CBS' 7.0/11. ABC was third with a 5.8/9 and Fox trailed with a 5.0/8. In metered markets, The WB averaged a 3.5/5.

Fox turned things upside down in the demographic of adults 18-49, winning with a 3.9 rating. NBC was second with a 3.5, closely followed by ABC's 3.4. CBS' 3.1 put the network in fourth.

The night followed established patterns with CBS showing early schedule strength. 60 Minutes won the 7pm hour with an 8.9/15. NBC was second with Dateline earning a 6.6/11. ABC's Wonderful World of Disney was third for the hour with beginning of Disney's The Kid. On Fox, Futurama (3.2/5) and King of the Hill (4.0/7) finished fourth. A repeat of Gilmore Girls on The WB was fifth with a 2.5/4.

CBS stayed strong at 8pm with quality results for My Big Fat Greek Life (8.9/14) and, to a lesser extent, Becker (6.2/9). On NBC, American Dreams was second with a 6.3/10. Fox was narrowly third for the hour with the combined efforts of The Simpsons (6.6/10) and Oliver Beene (5.3/8). ABC was fourth with the conclusion of Disney's The Kid. On The WB, Charmed scored a 4.7/7.

As normally happens on Sundays, NBC took over at 9pm with Law & Order: Criminal Intent, which was the night's highest rated programme with a 9.5/.14. ABC finished second with a new Alias infiltrating a 5.8/9, just ahead of the first hour of the CBS movie, Shanghai Noon. Fox was fourth with Malcolm in the Middle (5.8/9) and the so-so premiere of The Pitts (5.9/9). In another premiere, The WB's Black Sash scored a 3.4/5.

At 9pm, NBC's Boomtown collared a 6.7/11 to narrowly top ABC's Dragnet. The final half of Shanghai Noon was third, averaging a 6.0/10 for the hour.

Ratings information provided is from fast national data. Figures for UPN and The WB are from the overnight metered markets. All numbers are prelimianry and subject to change. BACK TO THE TOP

5.14: SAND FRANCISCO DREAMIN'
ADDED: 10.02.03

Fast National ratings for Sunday, Feb. 9, 2003

A strong night for the venerable 60 Minutes propelled CBS to the top of the ratings Sunday.

CBS averaged a 9.0 rating/14 share in primetime. NBC 7.1/11, took second, followed by Fox, 5.7/9, and ABC, 5.6/9. The WB scored a 3.3/5 in the metered markets.

Among adults 18-49, Fox averaged a 4.6 rating to score a narrow win over NBC, 4.5. ABC averaged 3.4 and CBS 3.2.

At 7pm, CBS scored the night's highest rating with 60 Minutes, 11.7/18. NBC took second with a rerun of Fear Factor, while ABC's showing of the movie Inspector Gadget (4.4/7 average from 7 to 9pm) was third. Two episode of King of the Hill averaged 4.1/7 for Fox, while a Gilmore Girls repeat scored a 2.8/4 on The WB.

Becker, 8.5/13, and Everbody Loves Raymond, 8.5/12, kept CBS in first among households at 8pm, although Fox had more total viewers with two episodes of The Simpsons, 7.1/11 and 7.0/10. American Dreams, 6.5/10, gave NBC the no. 3 spot, ahead of ABC's movie. Charmed averaged 4.1/6 on The WB.

NBC took the lead at 9pm with Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 10.1/15. CBS's movie Profoundly Normal (7.8/12 from 9 to 11pm) was second. Two episodes of Malcolm in the Middle on Fox averaged 6.0/9 to beat ABC's Alias by a tenth of a point. The WB ended its night with High School Reunion.

CBS reclaimed the lead at 10pm with its movie, with ABC's Dragnet, 7.7/13, in second and NBC's Kingpin, 6.7/11, in third.

Ratings information provided is from fast national data. Numbers for The WB are taken from the overnight metered markets. All numbers are preliminary and subject to change. BACK TO THE TOP

5.13: OBSESSIONS
ADDED: 03.02.03

Fast National ratings for Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003

CBS came out on top on Sunday night, as ABC sunk to third without the benefit of the Super Bowl. The eye network ended the evening with an 8.4 rating/13 share in households, followed by NBC in second, 7.7/12. ABC was third with a 6.6/10, just ahead of Fox's 6.5/10. The WB came in fifth with a 3.6/5.

Among 18 to 49-year-olds the picture was a bit different. Fox led with a 5.2, followed by NBC, 4.3. ABC came in third here as well with a 4.0, well ahead of fourth place finisher CBS, 2.7.

At 7pm, CBS got off to a good start for the night with 60 Minutes, while NBC went the Dateline route, 6.1/10, in the dueling news magazines. ABC was third with the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl (5.6/9 average from 7 to 9pm). Fox was fourth with back-to-back episodes of King of the Hill averaging a 4.7/8, enough to beat an early episode of Gilmore Girls on The WB, 3.1/5.

CBS held on to first at 8pm, thanks to Becker, 7.7/12, and a special repeat episode of Everybody Loves Raymond, 8.7/13, while Fox shot up to second with back-to-back episodes of The Simpsons averaging an 8.0/12. NBC slipped to third with American Dreams, 6.6/10, ahead of football on ABC. The WB had the best ratings of its night with Charmed, 4.5/7.

At 9pm, NBC took the top spot with the highest-rated and most-watched show of the night, Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 10.0/15, causing CBS to drop to second with its movie Brush with Fate (8.2/13 average from 9 to 11pm). ABC and Fox tied for third with Alias and back-to-back episodes of Malcolm in the Middle all averaging a 6.7/10 for the hour.

Among households, ABC won the battle of the premieres at 10pm with Dragnet taking an 8.7/14. However, in 18 to 49-year-olds, NBC was the victor with a 5.3 to Joe Friday's 4.8. CBS finished its movie and night in third.

Ratings information provided is from fast national data. Numbers for The WB are taken from the overnight metered markets. All numbers are preliminary and subject to change, especially for live telecasts. BACK TO THE TOP

5.11: THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING PHOEBE
ADDED: 13.01.03

Fast National ratings for Sunday, Jan. 12, 2003

Thanks to football, CBS saw its way to a clear ratings victory on Sunday night, snagging a 13.4 rating/21 share in households for the night. NBC was second with a 7.8/12, followed by ABC, 5.2/8, Fox, 5.1/8, and The WB, 4.0/6.

Among adults 18-49, CBS averaged a 7.5 rating; Fox, 4.1; NBC, 3.9; and ABC, 3.2.

The AFC Divisional Playoffs between the New york Jets and Oakland Raiders got things off to a rollicking start for CBS at 7pm, taking a 20.2/31 for the hour. NBC was second with Dateline NBC, 6.9/11, while ABC aired the Disney classic 101 Dalmatians (4.8/8 average from 7 to 9pm). Fox came in fourth with Futurama, 3.5/5, and King of the Hill, while The WB brought up the rear with a repeat airing of The Surreal Life's premiere episode, 3.2/5.

At 8pm, CBS again won the hour with the rest of the game and 60 Minutes, while NBC went with American Dreams, 6.7/10. Fox moved up to third place with The Simpsons, 7.2/11, and King of the Hill, 6.0/9, while ABC's movie slipped to fourth. The WB came in fifth for the hour with Charmed.

NBC edged out CBS to win the nine o'clock hour with Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 10.4/15, as CBS' 60 Minutes lead into the People's Choice Awards. Fox stayed in third with Malcolm in the Middle and Andy Richter Controls the Universe averaging a 5.8/7 for the hour, just ahead of ABC's Alias, 5.6/8. The WB finished off its night with High School Reunion, 4.1/6.

CBS was back on top at 10pm with its awards, taking a 10.0/17 for the hour. NBC was back in second with Boomtown, 7.3/12, and ABC finished off the night in third with a repeat of The Practice, 6.0/10.

5.10: THE MUMMY'S TOMB
ADDED: 06.01.03

Fast National ratings for Sunday, 5 Jan, 2003

A down-to-the-wire NFL playoff game bled into Fox's prime-time schedule Sunday, and its big ratings helped the network win the night.

Fox averaged a 10.3 rating/16 share from 7 to 11pm. CBS and NBC tied for second, each at 7.4/11. ABC, 5.0/8, was fourth. The WB scored a 4.4/6 in the metered markets.

Among adults 18-49, Fox averaged a 7.6 rating, NBC 3.9, ABC 3.4 and CBS 2.9.

The playoff game between the San Francisco 49ers and New York Giants averaged 17.1/27 at 7pm (West Coast viewers saw Futurama and a King of the Hill rerun). CBS took second with 60 Minutes, 7.8/12. NBC's Dateline was third, followed by the ABC movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (4.1/6 average from 7 to 9pm). The wB aired a repeat of Gilmore Girls.

At 8pm, Fox's NFL postgame pushed back the start time The Simpsons and King of the Hill; the network averaged 10.9/16 for the hour. NBC moved up to second with American Dreams, 7.0/11. CBS took third with Becker, 6.6/10, and a King of Queens repeat, 6.8/10. ABC continued with Willy Wonka, and The WB averaged 4.5/7 with Charmed.

Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 9.7/15, claimed the top spot for NBC at 9pm. The Crooked E (7.6/11 average from 9 to 11pm), CBS' movie about the fall of Enron, was second. Fox dropped to third with the conclusion of king of the Hill, Malcolm in the Middle and Andy Rchter Controls the Universe, averaging 5.7/8 for the hour. Aliasaveraged 5.4/8 for ABC, and the premiere of High School Reunion on The WB posted a 4.3/6.

CBS won the 10pm hour with The Crooked E. NBC's Boomtown, 6.9/11, beat a rerun of The Practice, 6.4/10, on ABC. The final 15 minutes of Andy Richter averaged 4.8/8 on Fox.

5.09: DADDY DEAREST
ADDED: 18.11.02

Fast Affiliate Ratings for Sunday, 17 November, 2002.

NBC took the title on Sunday night with a 7.7 rating/12 share in households. ABC was second with a 7.5/12, followed by last week's winner, CBS, 6.1/11. Fox was in fourth with a 6.5/9, while The WB brought up the rear with a 3.3/5.

The 18 to 49 demographic easily went to Fox with a 5.0, followed by ABC, 4.2. NBC was third with a 3.8, while CBS languished with a 2.8.

At 7pm, some NFL runover from the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks game seeped into 60 Minutes time, while NBC kicked things off with Dateline NBC, 7.2/12. ABC aired the original movie Mr. St. Nick, averaging a 7.7/12 from 7 to 9pm, while Fox showed Futurama, 5.5/9, and a classic episode of The Simpsons, 6.3/10. The WB went with Gilmore Girls: Beginnings.

ABC's movie moved up to first place at 8pm, while CBS slipped to second with the 100th episode of Becker, 8.6/13, and a filler episode of Everybody Loves Raymond. Fox moved up to third with new episodes of The Simpsons, 7.4/11, and King of the Hill, 6.4/10. Meanwhile, NBC saw the lowest ratings of its night with American Dreams, 6.6/10, and a new episode of Charmed took a 3.9/6 for The WB.

NBC took the lead at 9pm with Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 10.2/15. ABC was second with Alias, 6.3/9. CBS slipped some more and stayed in third for the rest of the night with the conclusion of Master Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story (5.4/9 average from 9 to 11pm), while Fox was back in fourth with two episodes of Malcolm in the Middle taking a 5.7/9. A new episode of Angel finished off the night for The WB, 3.5/5.

ABC ended things in the No. 1 slot at 10pm with The Practice, 8.4/14, followed by NBC's Boomtown, 7.0/12. CBS came in third with the conclusion of its movie.

Ratings information provided is from fast national data, except for UPN and The WB, which are the results of the overnight metered markets (the top 53 markets across the country). All numbers are preliminary and subject to change, particularly in the case of sports broadcasts and live events. BACK TO THE TOP

5.08: A WITCH IN TIME
ADDED: 11.10.02

Fast Affiliate Ratings for Sunday, 10 November, 2002.

CBS took the title on Sunday night with a 9.1 rating/14 share in households. NBC was second with an 8.6/13, followed by ABC, 6.5/10. Last week's winner, Fox, dropped to fourth with a 5.4/8, while The WB brought up the rear with a 3.3/5.

The 18 to 49 demographic was torn between NBC and FOx, both of which snagged a 4.2. ABC was third with a 3.9, followed by CBS, 3.8.

At 7pm, CBS spent an hour dealing with NFL runover between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers, while NBC started things off with Dateline NBC, 9.3/15. ABC aired the animated Beauty and the Beast as part of Wonderful World of Disney (7.2/10 average from 7 to 9pm), and Fox showed the season premiere of Futurama, 3.8/6, and a classic episode of The Simpsons, 5.1/8. The WB went with Gilmore Girls: Beginnings.

60 Minutes took the eight o'clock hour for CBS, 11.9/20, followed by American Dreams on NBC, 7.5/12. ABC continued with its movie, and Fox went with the season premiere of The Simpsons, 7.1/11, and King of the Hill, 6.0/9. A new episode of Charmed brought in a 4.2/6 for The WB.

NBC took the lead at 9pm with Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 10.6/16. CBS moved to second with Part 1 of Mastery Spy: The Robert Hanssen Story (7.3/12 average from 9 to 11pm), and ABC stayed consistent in third with Alias, 5.5/8. Two episodes of Malcolm in the Middle took a 5.3/8 for Fox. A new episode of Angel finished off the night for The WB, 3.2/4.

ABC ended things in the No. 1 slot at 10pm with The Practice, 8.3/14, followed by NBC's Boomtown, 7.0/12. CBS came in third with the conclusion of its movie.

5.07: SYMPATHY FOR THE DEMON
ADDED 05.11.02

Fast Affiliate Ratings for Sunday, 3 November, 2002.

Even without the World Series, Fox was able to handily win Sunday night thanks to a couple of series premieres and a Simpsons Halloween special. Overall, the network raked in a 7.8 rating/12 share, but its competitors weren't far behind. NBC took a 7.6/12, while ABC and CBS tied for third, each with a 7.3/12. The WB brought up the rear with a 3.5/5.

The 18 to 49 demographic was also tuned into Fox, with an average 6.5 rating for the night. ABC was second with a 4.1, followed by NBC, 3.9, and CBS, 2.9.

At 7pm, Football Runover segued into a "classic" episode of The Simpsons, 7.8/12 on Fox, averaging a 9.3/15 for the hour. CBS was second with 60 Minutes, 8.8/14, while ABC aired the original made-for-TV movie Home Alone 4 (7.0/11 average from 7 to 9pm). NBC aired Dateline NBC, and The WB brought up the rear with Gilmore Girls: Beginnings.

The 13th annual Treehouse of Horror Simpsons special, 8.9/13, and season premiere of King of the Hill, 7.0/10, were tops at 8pm, while NBC moved up to second place with Nick Carter on American Dreams, 7.4/11. ABC continued with its movie and CBS aired Becker, 7.0/11, before giving up the rest of its night to the James Bond movie The World is Not Enough (6.6/10 average from 8.30 to 11pm). A new episode of Charmed brought in a 4.2/6 for The WB.

NBC took the lead at 9pm with Law & Order: Criminal Intent, 10.2/15. CBS moved to second with its movie and ABC stayed consistent in third with Alias, 6.2/9. Fox tumbled to fourth with the season premiere of Malcolm in the Middle, 6.5/9, and a repeat, 5.5/8, averaging a 6.0/9 for the hour. A new episode of Angel finished off the night for The WB, 3.2/4.

ABC ended things in the no. 1 slot at 10pm with The Practice, 9.0/15, followed by NBC's Boomtown, 6.8/12. CBS came in third with the conclusion of its movie.

5.06: THE EYES HAVE IT
ADDED: 21.10.02

Fast Affiliate Ratings for Sunday, 20 October, 2002

The second game of the World Series gave Fox a resounding victory in household ratings and shares as well as the 18 to 49 demographic on Sunday night - winning every hour of primetime from 7pm to 11pm.

Fox averaged an 11.5 rating/18 share, followed by CBS, 7.1/11 and NBC, 6.6/11. ABC was fourth with 6.2/10 and The WB trailed, 3.9/6.

The 18 to 49 demographic was drawn by the game, giving Fox a 6.5 average rating for the evening, followed by ABC, 4.3, NBC, 3.8, and CBS, 2.4.

At 7pm, Game Two of the World Series started with a 13.7/23 on Fox as CBS aired 60 Minutes, 9.5/16, in second. ABC's film, Liar Liar, began as a distant third with 4.2/7 as NBC broadcast a repeat of American Dreams (3.3/6) in fourth. The WB came in fifth with a repeat of Gilmore Girls, 3.0/5.

Baseball took a 31.1/21 during the 8pm hour on Fox as CBS came in second with Becker (7.9/12) and Bram and Alice (6.1/9). On NBC, American DReams (6.9/11) topped ABC's movie for third. The WB remained in fifth with Charmed, 4.8/7.

At 9pm, NBC's Law & Order: Criminal Intent (9.5/14) still wasn't enough to break Fox's baseball streak with 9.9/15. CBS started its television movie Dancing at the Harvest Moon in third as ABC was a close fourth with Alias (5.9/9). The WB stayed in fifth with Angel, 4.0/6.

Fox finished the night on top at 19pm with the game earning a 9.3/16 for the hour. The Practice followed on ABC, 9.1/15, as NBC's Boomtown earned a 7.0/12 for third. CBS finished its movie in fourth.

5.05: MAGIC WEARS A MASK
ADDED: 07.10.02

Fast Affiliate Ratings for Sunday, 13 October, 2002.

The television movie Gleason performed well and 60 Minutes continues to give CBS a powerful ratings boost on Sunday, but NBC is a not-too-distant second with its night of original programming.

CBS was the top network in household ratings and shares with an average of 8.4/13, followed by NBC, 7.2/11. ABC was in third with 6.8/11 and Fox was fourth, 6.4/10. The WB trailed with 3.7/6.

ABC and NBC tied for first in the 18 to 49 demographic, 4.1 each, as CBS edged Fox for third, 3.6 to 3.5.

At 7pm, CBS started the hour with an NFL overrun leading into 60 Minutes (9.3/16) to lead the networks, 10.0/18 for the hour. Baseball was second on Fox as NBC finished NASCAR coverage and started Dateline NBC (5.0/8) in third with, 5.7/10. ABC began its movie Dr Dolittle in fourth. The WB came in fifth with a repeat of Gilmore Girls, 2.8/5.

The last half hour of 60 Minutes (9.9/16) and Becker (7.4/11) kept CBS in the lead for the 8pm hour with Fox's baseball coverage in second. On NBC, American Dreams (6.8/11) topped ABC's movie for third. The WB remained in fifth with Charmed, 4.6/7.

At 9pm, NBC pulled ahead with Law & Order: Criminal Intent at 9.2/14. CBS followed with Bram and Alice (7.7/12) and the start of the movie Gleason starring Brad Garrett (7.4/12). ABC was in third with Alias (6.1/9) as Fox continued with baseball. The WB stayed in fifth with Angel, 3.7/5.

ABC took the lead at 10pm with The Practice, 9.2/15, as CBS continued its film in second. On NBC, Boomtown earned a 7.1/12 for third as Fox finished its baseball coverage in fourth. BACK TO THE TOP

5.04: SIREN SONG
ADDED: 07.10.02

Fast Affiliate Ratings for Sunday, 6 October, 2002

CBS came out ahead in the ratings on Sunday night despite trailing in the 18 to 49 demographic and only winning one hour of primetime.

CBS was the top network in household ratings and shares with an average of 7.6/12, closely followed by NBC, 7.3/12. ABC was in third with 6.1/10 and Fox was a close fourth, 5.9/10. The WB trailed with 3.2/5.

ABC won the 18 to 49 demographic, 4.2, as NBC took second, 4.1. Fox was third with 3.1 and CBS was fourth, 2.8.

At 7pm, CBS's 60 Minutes was the highest-rated programme of the evening with 9.6/17. Baseball was second on Fox as ABC's movie, Toy Story, was third. NBC aired a repeat of American Dreams in fourth, 4.0/7, as The WB came in fifth with a repeat of Gilmore Girls, 2.8/5.

A new episode of American Dreams (7.9/13) on NBC beat out the season premiere of Becker (7.8/13) and the debut of Bram and Alice (7.2/11) on CBS at 8pm. Fox's baseball coverage was third as ABC continued its film in fourth. The wB remained in fifth with Charmed, 4.6/7.

At 9pm, NBC was in first with Law & Order: Criminal Intent at 9.5/15. CBS began its film, Hell on Heels, in second as Alias (6.0/9) came in third on ABC. Fox continued with baseball as The WB trailed with the season premiere of Angel, 3.7/5.

ABC took the lead at 10pm with The Practice, 8.9/15, followed by Boomtown (7.7/12) on NBC. CBS finished its film in third as Fox wrapped up baseball in fourth.

5.03: HAPPILY EVER AFTER
ADDED: 30.09.02

Fast Affiliate Ratings for Sunday, 29 September, 2002

The return of Law & Order: Criminal Intent and the debut of American Dreams and Boomtown gave NBC a ratings boost on Sunday night.

NBC led the networks in primetime with an 8.6 rating/14 share for the night. CBS followed with 7.4/12, with ABC in third, 6.5/11. Fox was fourth, 4.5/7, topping The WB, 3.2/5.

The 18 to 49 demographic was drawn by NBC's lineup, giving the network a 4.1 share. CBS was second, 3.8, closely followed by ABC, 3.7. Fox was fourth with 3.2.

CBS was in the lead at 7pm, with an NFL overrun and 60 Minutes averaging 10.1/19 for the hour. Dateline NBC was second, 5.9/17, followed by ABC's movie Prince William. Fox aired a repeat of The Simpsons (4.1/8) and began its film, The Matrix to place fourth. On The WB, Gilmore Girls: Beginnings took 3.2/5 for fifth.

At 8pm, NBC's American Dreams got off to a good start, as the debut episode pulled in 9.0/14. CBS was second with Becker (8.7/14) and the beginning of its film, Mission Impossible 2. The movies on ABC and Fox finished third and fourth, respectively, as The WB's Charmed finished a close fifth, 4.6/7.

Ratings information provided is from fast national data, except for UPN and The WB, which are the results of the overnight metered markets (the top 53 markets across the country). All numbers are preliminary and subject to change, especially in the case of live events. BACK TO THE TOP

5.01/5.02: A WITCH'S TAIL
ADDED: 23.09.02

Fast affiliate ratings for Sunday, 22 September, 2002

It was a night to honour television and a night to boost NBC's ratings as the network dedicated its evening to the 54th Annual Emmy Awards.

NBC averaged an 11.3 rating/18 share for the night, followed by Fox, 6.4/10, CBS, 5.7/9, ABC, 5.0/8 and The WB, 4.5/7.

The Emmys drew the attention of the 18 to 49 demographic as well, giving NBC a 6.6 average rating for the night. Fox was second with a 4.1, followed by ABC, 3.2, and CBS, 2.2.

At 7pm, CBS was on top with 60 Minutes (8.2/15) closely followed by Fox which started the hour with an NFL overrun (9.0/17), the started its film, The Fugitive, 7.0/12. NBC's Countdown to the Emmys only pulled in 5.2/10 for the hour in third. ABC's Favorite Stars, Then and Now, an E! Entertainment Special was fourth with 3.7/7 as a Gilmore Girls repeat took a 3.1/5 on The WB.

Once the 54th Annual Emmy Awards started at 8pm, NBC saw a clear ratings victory. The first hour of the show averaged 12.9/20, blowing away its competition. Fox continued its film in second as CBS was third with a repeat of Becker (5.8/9) leading into the movie, Tomorrow Never Dies. The WB was in fourth with the first hour of the Charmed premiere taking a 4.8/7 as ABC started its film, Armageddon.

At 9pm, the Emmys averaged a 13.3/20 for first as Fox continued the movie in second. The last hour of The WB's Charmed premiere tied ABC's film for third, 5.6/8 as CBS ran its film in fourth.

The Emmys reached a ratings peak at 10pm with a 14.0/23 in the final half hour as ABC and CBS finished their movies.

Ratings information provided is from fast national date, except for UPN and The WB, which are the results of the overnight metered markets (the top 53 markets across the country). All numbers are preliminary and subject to change, especially in the case of live events and sports coverage. BACK TO THE TOP