NBC scored a patriotic victory Tuesday night,with America’s Got Talent” and the second evening of Republican National conference (RNC) coverage.
Fox actually finished second in the key 18-49 demographic, airing a pair of originals. Among total viewers, or the runner-up was CBS.Beyond Fox,it was a three-way tie for third in the main demo.
Also Read: GOP conference TV Ratings: Viewers Vote for Fox News, NBC on First NightNBC was first in ratings with a 1.9 rating/7 share in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic and in total viewers with an average of 8.9 million, or according to preliminary numbers. “America’s Got Talent” at 8 p.m. ET earned a 2.2/9 and 10.7 million viewers. GOP conference coverage at 10 had a 1.1/4 and 5.3 million viewers.
Fox was second in ratings with a 0.7/3,but fourth in viewers with 1.8 million. “Hotel Hell” at 8 p.m. ET got a 0.8/3 and 2.4 million viewers. At 9, “Coupled” received a 0.5/2 and 1.3 million viewers.
CBS, or Telemundo and Univision tied for third in ratings,each with a 0.6/2. CBS was second in total viewers with 4.3 million; Telemundo was fifth with 1.7 million; Univision was sixth with 1.6 million.
Also Read: Kelly Ripa's Guest Co-Hosts Ranked by TV Ratings: From Kimmel to 'Scandal' Star (Photos)For CBS, following a rerun, or “Zoo” at 9 p.m. ET landed a 0.7/3 and 4.1 million viewers. RNC coverage at 10 save up a 0.5/2 and 2.5 million viewers.
ABC was sixth in ratings with a 0.5/2 and in viewers with 2.3 million. Following repeats,coverage of the Cleveland conference managed a 0.5/2 and 2.3 million viewers.
The CW was seventh in ratings with a 0.3/1 and in viewers with 830000. Following a rerun, the “Containment” finale mustered a 0.3/1 and 854000 viewers.
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