The networks' dramas, ABC's new "666 Park Avenue" and CBS' stalwart "The Mentalist," took hits following last week's premieres, while NBC scored an expected win on the strength of "Sunday Night Football," according to preliminary numbers.
While NBC's numbers are subject to revision due to the nature of live sports, the network holds a commanding first place in the advertiser-cherished 18-49 demographic with a 5.3 rating/14 share and in total viewers with 13.7 million.
Following three consecutive episodes of "Football Night in America" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. — which scored a 2.1/6, 4.0/11 and 5.4/14 respectively — the San Diego Chargers-New Orleans Saints game posted a 6.2/15