CBS - ABC'S LOSSES ARE CBS'S GAIN

ABC'S LOSSES ARE CBS'S GAIN

CBS regained the title of most-watched network last week after ABC had to do without Dancing With the Stars, which has ended its current run, and Desperate Housewives, which has gone into hiatus due to the writers' strike. NBC also savored a week to boast about as it won Sunday and Monday and tied for first place on Tuesday. For the week, CBS averaged a 6.6 rating and an 11 share. ABC slipped to second place with a 5.7/9. NBC was close behind with a 5.2/8, while Fox trailed with a 4.1/6.

The top ten shows of the week according to Nielsen Research:
1. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CBS, 11.6/17; 1. (Tie) Grey's Anatomy, ABC, 11.6/18; 3. 60 Minutes, CBS, 10.6/17; 4. ABC Premiere Event: Mitch Albom's For One More Day, ABC, 8.3/13; 4. Without a Trace, CBS, 8.3/14; 6. Survivor: China, CBS, 8.2/13; 7. NBC Sunday Night Football, NBC, 8.1/13; 8. Law and Order: SVU, NBC, 8.0/13; 9. Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, ABC, 7.7/11; 10. Barbara Walters Presents, ABC, 7.6/13; 10. (Tie) Cold Case, CBS, 7.6/11; 10. (Tie) Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, CBS, 7.6/12.

12/12/2007