Its ratings might have been unspectacular, but FOX’s “Terra Nova” premiere evidently interested viewers. Just about all of them returned for week two.
“Nova” posted a solid 3.1 adults 18-49 rating with 8.3 million viewers, matching last week’s performance in the demo. For a high-concept new drama, that kind of retention is exemplary.
The season premiere of “House” followed with a solid 3.9 adults 18-49 rating and 9.8 million viewers. Though way down from its peak, “House” is still holding up better than its contemporary “Desperate Housewives.”
— Over on ABC, “Dancing with the Stars” continued its run as the worst-performing cycle to date. Monday’s performance show only mustered a 3.1 adults 18-49 rating with 16.5 million viewers. Lead-out “Castle” delivered a 2.6 rating with 11.6 million viewers.