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List of top 15 cable shows in Nielsen ratings

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Oct. 12-18. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

Top 15 cable programs for Oct. 5-11

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by The Nielsen Co. for the week of Oct. 5-11. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

List of top prime-time programs in Nielsen ratings

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Sept. 28-Oct. 4. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

Cable's top programs for Sept. 21-27

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable television networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Sept. 21-27. Days and start times (EDT) are in parentheses:

Nielsen's top 20 prime-time programs Sept. 14-20

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Sept. 14-20. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. (X) denotes a one-time-only presentation.

Cable's top programs for Sept. 14-20

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable television networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Sept. 14-20. Days and start times (EDT) are in parentheses:

Leno's new show has strong opening week for NBC

If only every week could be so easy for Jay Leno.

Top cable programs for Aug. 31-Sept. 6

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug. 31-Sept. 6. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

List of top 20 prime-time programs in Nielsen

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Sept. 7-Sept. 13. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

NBC scores in the ratings with football, 'Talent'

Football scored a touchdown in the ratings last week and, as usual, "America's Got Talent" showed its talent for attracting an audience, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Top 15 programs on cable networks for Aug. 24-30

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug. 24-30. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

List of top 20 prime-time programs in Nielsens

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Aug. 24-30. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

Nielsen: Total TV households in US up to 114.9M

The Nielsen Media Research company estimates the number of television households in the United States is up to 114.9 million as the new TV season begins.

Cable's top programs for Aug. 17-23

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug. 17-23. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

List of top 20 prime-time shows in Nielsen ratings

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Aug. 17-23. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

Cable's top programs for Aug. 10-16

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug. 10-16. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

Top 20 broadcast programs for Aug. 3-9

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Aug. 3 -Aug. 9. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

Stephanopoulos overtaking Gregory in ratings

ABC's "This Week" beat NBC's "Meet the Press" in a clean ratings fight for the first time in a decade, Nielsen Media Research said on Thursday.

Top programs on cable for July 27-Aug. 2

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 27-Aug. 2. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

List of top 20 shows in prime-time Nielsen ratings

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for July 27-Aug. 2. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

List of top 15 cable programs for July 13-19

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 13-19. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

List of top 20 shows in prime-time Nielsen rating

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for July 13-19. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

Top cable programs for July 6-12

Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 6-12. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses:

List of top 20 shows in prime-time Nielsen ratings

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for June 29-July 5. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

Letterman's 'Late Show' beats the 'Tonight Show'

Nielsen Media Research says the "Late Show With David Letterman" beat the "Tonight Show" last week — the first time in more than three years.

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Record-breaking night for TV, Web viewership?
Source: msnbc.com

Election viewership on television and online could approach records Tuesday night - provided some suspense holds.

Serving Up Television Without the TV Set
Source: The New York Times

When the fourth season of "The Office," an NBC comedy, had its premiere in September, one in five viewings was on a computer screen instead of a television. The episode attracted a broadcast audience of 9.7 million people, according to Nielsen Media Research.

DVD Player Tops VCR as Household Item
Source: The New York Times

For the first time, more U.S. households have a DVD player than have a VCR, according to a survey by Nielsen Media Research.

MSNBC Celebrates Some Good November Numbers
Source: journalism.org

Comparing November 2006 to the same month a year earlier, MSNBC racked up the most dramatic prime time gains of the three cable news channels. It generated a 25% increase in prime time audience, while CNN saw 17% growth and the Fox News Channel actually dipped 16%.

How Nielsen ratings are trying to keep pace with TV viewing on iPods, TIVO and such gadgets
Source: Network World

If everyone started watching "24" or "CSI" on video iPods or streamed over the Internet - instead of on TV in their living rooms - these top-rated shows would probably go the way of "Cop Rock." This is because Nielsen Media Research cannot collect data about what people watch on  …

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