Fox Easily Wins Thursday Despite Minor Drop for 'American Idol'

9:52 AM PST 1/28/2011 by Marisa Guthrie

NBC’s three-hour comedy block sees week-to-week decline; network still takes second.

The American Idol ratings-watch continues. And after a 5% week-to-week drop in the 18-49 demographic for Wednesday’s installment, last night’s episode showed less erosion – down 3% in the demo and total viewers compared to its first Thursday installment on Jan. 20.