or


[09/26/05 - 12:00 AM]
CBS's New Lineup Is Number One on the First Friday of the New Season

[via press release from CBS]

CBS'S NEW LINEUP IS NUMBER ONE ON THE FIRST FRIDAY OF THE NEW SEASON

"Ghost Whisperer," "Threshold" and "Numb3rs" All Win Their Time Periods in Viewers and Key Demographics

"Ghost Whisperer" Is The Night's Most Watched Program and Highest Rated In Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 Tied With "Numb3rs"

CBS's new lineup was number one on the first Friday of the new season as the premiere of GHOST WHISPERER, the second episode of THRESHOLD and the season premiere of NUMB3RS all won their time periods in viewers and key demographics, according to final national Nielsen ratings for Sept. 23.

CBS was first in households (6.6/11), viewers (10.34m), adults 25-54 (3.9/11) and adults 18-49 (2.8/09). Compared to the same night last year, CBS was up +6% in households, +26% in adults 25-54 and +22% in adults 18-49.

GHOST WHISPERER (P) won its time period in households (7.2/13), viewers (11.25m), adults 25-54 (4.1/12) and adults 18-49 (3.0/10). This is CBS's best delivery in the time period by a regularly scheduled CBS program in households, viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 since 2/20/04 ("Joan of Arcadia").

Compared to the time period last year (the second season premiere of "Joan of Arcadia"), GHOST WHISPERER was up +26% in households, +37% in adults 25-54 and +25% in adults 18-49. GHOST WHISPERER is the night's most watched program and tied for #1 with NUMB3RS in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

The time period premiere THRESHOLD (P) was first in viewers (8.60m), adults 25-54 (3.4/09), tied for first in adults 18-49 (2.5/08, with NBC) and second in households (5.4/09). Compared to the same night last year, THRESHOLD was up +13% in adults 25-54 and +25% in adults 18-49.

The second season premiere of NUMB3RS (P) was first in households (7.2/12), viewers (11.18m), adults 25-54 (4.1/11) and adults 18-49 (3.0/09). Compared to the same night last year (the premiere of "dr. vegas"), NUMB3RS was up +16% in households, +32% in adults 25-54 and +25% in adults 18-49.





  [september 2005]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
    


· DR. VEGAS (CBS)
· GHOST WHISPERER (CBS)
· JOAN OF ARCADIA (CBS)
· NUMB3RS (CBS)
· THRESHOLD (CBS)





[09/28/26 - 09:31 AM]
"Michael Che: Shot in Minnesota" - Premiering Globally on Netflix October 13
This marks the comedian's third Netflix stand-up special.

[09/28/26 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "La Bola Negra" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The film tells the story of three generations of men whose lives are intimately connected through desire, pain, and love.

[09/28/26 - 07:31 AM]
Peacock to Exclusively Stream Illumination's "Minions & Monsters" Beginning October 28
The film features the voices of Pierre Coffin, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch and more.

[09/28/26 - 07:09 AM]
"Foul Play with Anthony Davis" Returns for Hilarious New Episodes Monday, November 2 on TBS
Hosted by NBA Champion and 10-time NBA All-Star Anthony Davis, the hidden camera series features an elite lineup of celebrities and athletes pulling the ultimate pranks on their superstar friends.

[09/28/26 - 07:06 AM]
"Oasis: Don't Look Back in Anger" Streams Exclusively on Disney+ October 9
As the exclusive home of the critically acclaimed documentary, Disney+ will also host never-before-seen footage that includes material from the joint interview with Liam and Noel Gallagher, and full performances of songs "Wonderwall" and "Slide Away".

[09/28/26 - 07:01 AM]
Video: "Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Beloved for blurring performance and personal crisis, Maria Bamford unpacks the mental health journey behind her fearless comedy in this documentary.

[09/28/26 - 06:46 AM]
Netflix Heats Up "Icebreaker" with Daisy Jelley & Connor Simos Cast as Stassie & Nate
The new college romance drama series is based on the #1 New York Times best-selling novel by Hannah Grace.

[09/28/26 - 06:06 AM]
Bleacher Report & WWE Reach Multi-Year Global Content Partnership
Per the agreement, Bleacher Report will hold global highlight rights across WWE's programming slate with content distributed across Bleacher Report and their associated social and digital platforms.

[09/28/26 - 06:01 AM]
Video: "Love Is Blind" Season 11: Boston - Meet the Singles - Netflix
Boston singles enter the pods to find their soulmates and get engaged sight unseen. Will they walk down the aisle or will looks get in the way of love?

[09/28/26 - 12:01 AM]
The Neighbours of Netflix's "Chumbak" Colony Are Back - Part 2 Premieres October 1
Part 2 brings a fresh set of mix-ups to the colony, putting friendships to a hilarious test as the whole neighborhood gets tangled up in it.

[09/27/26 - 05:01 PM]
Video: "Take Charge of My Heart" - Official Trailer - Netflix
A corporate heir with an artificial heart meets a woman who conducts real current. Their contract could spark his battery - and something between them.

[09/27/26 - 03:16 PM]
NBC Sports Names Announce Teams for MLB Wild Card Series Presented by Abbvie - Headlined by Red Sox-Yankees in Primetime - Beginning This Tues., Sept. 29 Across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN
The 2026 MLB Wild Card Series will feature up to 12 games across four best-of-three series.

[09/25/26 - 02:23 PM]
ESPN Tips Off Its Coverage of the 2026 WNBA Playoffs Presented by Google Pixel
The postseason follows ESPN's most-watched WNBA regular season ever, with 29 games across ESPN networks averaging 1.37 million viewers, up 17% year-over-year.

[09/25/26 - 11:01 AM]
"Family Guy" Hulu Exclusive Halloween Special Premieres October 5 on Hulu
Brian and Stewie find themselves in Hell - not an annoying day, the actual underworld - paying for 24 seasons' worth of bad behavior.

[09/25/26 - 10:35 AM]
ESPN Delivered Its Most-Watched WNBA Regular Season Ever!
Across 29 games, the WNBA on ESPN networks averaged 1.37M viewers, up 17% year-over-year and ranking as ESPN networks' most-viewed WNBA regular season on record.