TV Ratings Report

Networks sell advertising time based principally on their performance among key demographic groups, which vary based on the time of day. Ratings performance in these categories gives a rough indication of network revenue in the given period, though profitability can vary based on programming costs and other factors.

Prime Time

Ratings for adults 18-49

Size of group: 124,480,000

Sources: Nielsen Media Research, networks. Some information not available because of the Columbus Day holiday.

Note: Each rating point equals 1% of group.TV Ratings Report

NBC

Last week: 5.1

Season to date: 5.7

ABC

Last week: 5.0

Season to date: 4.8

CBS

Last week: 4.0

Season to date: 4.0

Fox

Last week: 3.7

Season to date: 3.7

WB

Last week: 2.0

Season to date: 1.8

UPN

Last week: 1.6

Season to date: 1.5