Even though all of the competing networks offered originals this week, none found ratings success at 8PM. Against such paltry competition, CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory” rose to a new series high.
Coming on the heels of a strong showing last week, there was even more of a “Big Bang” this week. Thursday’s episode delivered a whopping 6.3 adults 18-49 rating with 19.8 million viewers.
That 6.3 represents the highest rating for a scripted primetime broadcast this season.
Despite the improved lead-in, “Two and a Half Men” actually fell to a still-dominant 4.2 rating and 14.3 million viewers this week. CBS also aired “Person of Interest” (3.3, 15.6 million) and “Elementary” (2.4, 11.3 million).