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   TV Ratings: 'Hollywood Week' Boosts 'American Idol,' '30 Rock' Improves

   8:56 am PST 2/10/2012

   • Michael O'Connell

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   Both series post gains in adults 18-49, as "Person of Interest" continues its strong freshman showing and "The Office" drops. Read more

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   TV Ratings: Steady 'Idol' Tops Wednesday, ABC Comedies Boosted in Returns

   9:00 am PST 2/9/2012

   • Michael O'Connell

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   Posting a small gain in total viewers, the Fox competition holds tight to its 6.0 showing among adults 18-49 -- while "The Middle," "Modern Family" and "Happy Endings" inch up from their last originals. Read more

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   'Downton Abbey' Enjoys Ratings Upswing, Unlikely Runner-Up Status

   3:39 pm PST 2/8/2012

   • Michael O'Connell

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   The PBS series continues to post gains in its Sunday slot, adding 50 percent with Live+7 viewings, and even places a very distant second place the 2012 Super Bowl. Read more

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   TV Ratings: 'NCIS' Hits 200 With Tuesday Win, 'The River' Has a Muddy Debut

   8:57 am PST 2/8/2012

   • Michael O'Connell

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   The CBS drama celebrates its bicentennial, dominating in the key demo and total viewers, while the ABC horror series hits time slot highs but doesn't get off to the most auspicious of starts. Read more

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   TV Ratings: 'Smash' Sings for NBC, 'The Voice' Stays Strong After Super Bowl

   8:50 am PST 2/7/2012

   • Michael O'Connell

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   The network's new musical line-up enters the Monday fray in first place, giving it the third-highest series debut of the 2011/2012 television season and sophomore boost for the singing competition. Read more

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   Super Bowl XLVI Becomes Most-Watched Program in U.S. TV History

   12:27 pm PST 2/6/2012

   • Marisa Guthrie

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   UPDATED: The big game was watched by 111.3 million viewers, edging out last year's Super Bowl by 300,000 viewers. Read more

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   TV Ratings: 'Fringe' Stumbles, ABC and CBS Tie for Friday Victory

   9:14 am PST 2/4/2012

   • Philiana Ng

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   NBC's "Who Do You Think You Are?" premieres and fairytale procedural "Grimm" sees drop. Read more

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   TV Ratings: 'Big Bang' Ties Stable 'American Idol,' Tops in Head-to-Head Competition

   9:04 am PST 2/3/2012

   • Michael O'Connell

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   The CBS comedy continues to be a Thursday juggernaut, though 'Idol' was down only 2 percent for an easy Fox win Read more

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    'The Talk' Brings in Record Audience, Outpacing 'The Revolution' by 60 Percent

    12:21 pm PST 2/2/2012

    • Michael O'Connell

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    Recent daytime ratings give the sophomore CBS series new highs, while ABC's new offering drops after its premiere. Read more

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    TV Ratings: 'American Idol' Continues to Drop, 'Whitney' and 'Chelsea' Rise

    8:59 am PST 2/2/2012

    • Michael O'Connell

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    The Fox competition still scores an easy win on Wednesday despite a 9 percent drop from the previous week, while NBC's freshman comedy crop sees double digit gains. Read more

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    'Key & Peele' Premiere is Comedy Central's Biggest Since 2009, 'Tosh.0' Improves With Men

    4:00 pm PST 2/1/2012

    • Michael O'Connell

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    The new sketch series premiered to audience of 2.1 million, sharing much of Daniel Tosh's male viewership. Read more

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    Fox News Tops Cable News Competitors in Florida Primary Ratings

    1:27 pm PST 2/1/2012

    • Marisa Guthrie

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    CNN out-rates rival MSNBC in total viewers and the demo, but all three networks are down slightly compared to the South Carolina primary when Newt Gingrich routed Mitt Romney. Read more

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    TV Ratings: 'Glee' Moonwalks Away With Tuesday Win, 'Ringer' Returns Low and Even

    9:06 am PST 2/1/2012

    • Michael O'Connell

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    Fox's comedy block, buoyed by the musical salute to Michael Jackson, gives the strongest showing of the night. Read more

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    SAG Awards See 2 Percent Viewership Bump Over 2011

    1:05 pm PST 1/31/2012

    • Michael O'Connell

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    The combined audience for the TNT and TBS simulcast of the acting kudos rises this year, slipping a bit among adults 18-49. Read more

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    'Real Housewives of Atlanta's' Africa Trip Scores Season's Biggest Audience

    11:12 am PST 1/31/2012

    • Jethro Nededog

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    Also, Andy Cohen's "Watch What Happens Live" attracted its largest viewership across all key demos for the season to Sunday's show. Read more

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    Fox News Marks 10 Years Atop Cable News Ratings Race (Video)

    10:45 am PST 1/31/2012

    • Michael O'Connell

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    Currently beating CNN and MSNBC combined in total viewers, FNC celebrates its milestone with a pat on the back from Roger Ailes and by ringing the NASDAQ opening bell. Read more

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    HBO's 'Luck' Ratings Slow Out of the Gate

    10:31 am PST 1/31/2012

    • Lesley Goldberg

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    The launch of the Dustin Hoffman and Nick Nolte horse racing drama matches its December preview. Read more

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    'House of Lies' Sees 41 Percent Audience Gain, 'Shameless' Outperforms HBO's 'Luck'

    10:21 am PST 1/31/2012

    • THR Staff

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    Showtime's "Shameless" saw a seven percent increase in its audience over the previous week and beat its premium cable competitor for the hour. Read more

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    TV Ratings: 'Gossip Girl' Rings in 100 Episodes With Small Gains, Fox Wins Monday

    8:54 am PST 1/31/2012

    • Michael O'Connell

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    New episodes of "House" and "Alcatraz," both down 10 percent, topped the night, with CBS repeats in a strong second. Read more

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    'Spartacus: Vengeance' Premiere Tops 'Arena' Prequel, Delivers Starz Sampling Record

    2:28 pm PST 1/30/2012

    • Michael O'Connell

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    With actor Liam McIntyre stepping into the titular sandals, the drama sees a 10 percent ratings boost in its most recent iteration. Read more

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