Prime-Time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for April 13-19. Listings include the week’s ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An “X” in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.
1. (2) “American Idol” (Tuesday), Fox, 24.38 million viewers.
2. (1) “American Idol” (Wednesday), Fox, 24.11 million viewers.
3. (3) “Dancing with the Stars,” ABC, 19.46 million viewers.
4. (4) “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” CBS, 15.72 million viewers.
5. (7) “Dancing with the Stars Results,” ABC, 15.24 million viewers.
6. (11) “Two and a Half Men,” CBS, 15.03 million viewers.
7. (9) “Desperate Housewives,” ABC, 13.85 million viewers.
8. (5) “NCIS,” CBS, 13.56 million viewers.
9. (13) “CSI: Miami,” CBS, 13.38 million viewers.
10. (18) “Without a Trace,” CBS, 13.23 million viewers.
11. (18) “House,” Fox, 12.19 million viewers.
12. (7) “The Mentalist,” CBS, 12.18 million viewers.
13. (15) “CSI: NY,” CBS, 12.14 million viewers.
14. (9) “60 Minutes,” CBS, 12.04 million viewers.
15. (17) “Survivor: Tocantins,” CBS, 11.64 million viewers.
16. (27) “Rules of Engagement,” CBS, 11.6 million viewers.
17. (X) “Bones,” Fox, 11.01 million viewers.
18. (20) “24,” Fox, 10.86 million viewers.
19. (12) “Criminal Minds,” CBS, 10.58 million viewers.
20. (28) “Amazing Race 14,” CBS, 10.3 million viewers.
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