The big numbers are still there for FOX’s American Idol. Some 22-million viewers had the show front and center, topping the ratings for Wednesday night.
FOX had two of the top three shows, but none others. CBS landed three for the night, while UNIvision had two. ABC also managed to place two in the top ten, while NBC snuck a single program in with its Law and Order: SVU.
Here are the top five, with network and number of viewers in millions.
1. American Idol, FOX, 22.4
2. Criminal Minds, CBS, 13.9
3. Breaking In, FOX, 9.8
4. Survivor, CBS, 10.5
5. Law and Order: SVU, NBC, 8.0
The Nielsen ratings numbers reflect the 18-49 demographic for primetime viewing on Wednesday, April 6, 2011.
