NBC finished first in ratings in the key demo again on Tuesday, marking the 20th night in a row.
Of course, much of that streak can be credited to the network’s Sochi Olympics coverage, which ended on Sunday. The run is not expected to continue tonight.
NBC finished second in viewers behind CBS last night.
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According to preliminary numbers, NBC was first in ratings with a 2.6 rating/7 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic, and second in viewers with an average of 9.3 million. “The Voice” Tuesday premiere at 8 p.m. earned a 3.7/11, which was No. 1 in the key demo for the night – scoring NBC’s best non-Olympic rating in the 8 p.m. time period since Oct. 1.
The singing competition earned 13 million viewers. Following encores of new sitcoms, “Chicago Fire” at 10 received a 1.8/5 and 7.1 million viewers.
CBS was second in ratings with a 2.2/6 and first in viewers with 13.6 million. “NCIS” at 8 earned a 2.6/8 and 16.9 million viewers — making it the most-watched show of the night. “NCIS: Los Angeles” at 9 received a 2.2/6 — tying a series low –and 13.1 million viewers. “Person of Interest” at 10 got a 1.7/5 — a new series low — and 10.8 million viewers.
ABC was third in ratings with a 2.0/6 and in viewers with 6.6 million. “The Bachelor” at 8 got a 2.4/7 and 8.1 million viewers. “Mind Games” at 10 premiered softly, with a 1.1/3 and 3.6 million viewers.
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Fox came in fourth, with a 1.2/3 and fifth in viewers with 2.8 million. The return from hiatus of “Glee” got a 1.2/3 and 2.9 million viewers. “New Girl” at 9 had a 1.4/4 and 2.9 million viewers. “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” at 9:30 received a 1.3/3 and 2.6 million viewers.
Univision was fifth in ratings with a 1.1/3 and fourth in total viewers with 2.9 million.
The CW was sixth in ratings with a 0.9/3 and 2.2 million viewers. “The Originals” at 8 got a 0.8/2 and 1.9 million viewers. “Supernatural” at 9 had a 1.1/3 and 2.4 million viewers.
Telemundo was seventh in ratings with a 0.6/2 and in total viewers with 1.3 million.