Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Overnight TV Ratings -- "Heroes" Growing

"Heroes" drew more than 15 million viewers last night and I am definitely fully onboard. Obviously, Hiro is a favorite, but it's a good sign that I'm finding all the stories pretty interesting instead of impatiently waiting for more Hiro. But I REALLY hope the creators are looking to "24" and "Buffy" as a template. Both those series tended to tell a complete story each season, with a beginning and a middle and a satisfying end. We should be able to watch season one of "Heroes" and not feel most of our questions are unanswered. Besides, a new villain and having to work together will provide plenty of material for season two. Give us a real finale! As for "Studio 60," more on that later. For a complete ratings breakdown, go to MediaWeek's Marc Berman.

8 p.m.
1. Deal Or No Deal (NBC) -- 17.97 million viewers
2. Prison Break (FOX) -- 9.15 mil
3. How I Met Your Mother (CBS) -- 9.47 mil/The Class (CBS) -- 8.52 mil
4. Wife Swap (ABC) -- 6.76 mil
5. Everybody Hates Chris (CW) -- 3.2 mil/All Of Us (CW) -- 3.13 mil

9 p.m.
1. Heroes (NBC) -- 15.01 mil
2. Two And A Half Men (CBS) -- 15.95 mil/Old Christine (CBS) -- 12.05 mil
3. House rerun(FOX) -- 9.23 mil
4. The Bachelor: Rome (ABC) -- 8.77 mil
5. Girlfriends (CW) -- 3.0 mil/The Game (CW) -- 2.43 mil

10 p.m.
1. CSI: Miami (CBS) -- 18.44 mil
2. Studio 60 On The Sunset Strip (NBC) -- 7.79 mil
3. What About Brian (ABC) -- 5.59 mil

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