NBC emerged victorious in the ratings race for the 2013-2014 television season, taking first place in the 18-49 demographic most important to advertisers.
From September to May, NBC averaged a 2.7 rating — the best rating among the Big Four networks and the first season-long win for the network in 10 years.
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Through May 18, NBC averaged a 2.7 — a 13 percent bump over the previous season’s 2.4 average. CBS slid 17 percent in the demo compared to the previous season, dropping from a 2.9 to a 2.4