Ratings: ‘DC’s Legends of Tomorrow’ Premiere Propels CW Past ABC

Fox’s “American Idol” takes no prisoners with final audition episode

DC Legends of Tomorrow

The CW may want to stick with this superhero thing: Its “Legends of Tomorrow” premiere pushed the young-skewing network past ABC in the key 18-49 demographic on Thursday.

No one could touch Fox, which comfortably won the night, however, thanks to “American Idol.” Last night marked the farewell season’s final round of auditions, which means Hollywood starts next week.

Fox was first in ratings with a 2.4 rating/8 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 9.3 million, according to preliminary numbers. “American Idol” was the only show on the network’s schedule.

CBS was second in ratings with a 1.6/5

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