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[09/25/12 - 11:24 AM]
FOX Weekly Ratings - "Bones," "So You Think You Can Dance," "The X Factor" and "Glee" Highlight FOX's Week
FOX spins the numbers for the week of September 17-23.

[via press release from FOX]

NATIONAL NIELSEN RATINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17 - 23, 2012

THE RETURN OF "BONES," "SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE" FINALE, "THE X FACTOR" AUDITIONS AND "GLEE" HIGHLIGHT FOX'S WEEK

Last week, the return of BONES, a strong SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE finale combined with THE X FACTOR auditions and GLEE highlighted the network's week. For the week, FOX ranked No. 2 among Adults 18-34, No. 3 among Adults 18-49.

Monday's season premiere of BONES showed growth of +10% over its spring'12 average in the time period (vs. 2.1/6) and +21% from last year's finale (5/14/12, 1.9/6). The season finale of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE posted its highest ratings in one month among Adults 18-49, Total Viewers, Adults 18-34 and Teens and was up +7% from the previous week in Adults 18-49 and +9% in Total Viewers while it was up +25% in Adults 18-34.

On Wednesday and Thursday, FOX won the nights in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers, Adults 18-34 and Teens. THE X FACTOR was the highest-rated program of the night on both nights among Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34. Also, Thursday's THE X FACTOR posted its highest Total Viewers and Teens so far this season. In fact, THE X FACTOR delivered its highest Teens in one year (since 9/29/11).

GLEE posted its highest Teens in nearly one year (since 10/4/11) and was up from its season premiere by +9% (3.6/14 vs. 3.3/13) and was the highest rated program of the night in Teens.

FOX had the following shows in the Top 20 programs of the week:

· 6 of the Top 20 programs among Adults 18-49: THE X-FACTOR- WED (No. 6), THE X-FACTOR- THU (No. 7), GLEE (No. 10), BONES (No. 14), FAMILY GUY-SUN 9:30PM (No. 19 tie) and FAMILY GUY (No. 19 tie).

· 8 of the Top 20 programs among Adults 18-34: THE X-FACTOR- WED (No. 4), THE X-FACTOR- THU (No. 5), GLEE (No. 8), FAMILY GUY-SUN 9:30PM (No. 10), FAMILY GUY (No. 11), BONES (No. 14), THE SIMPSONS (No. 17 tie) and BOB'S BURGERS (No. 17 tie).

· 10 of the Top 20 programs among Teens: GLEE (No. 1), THE X-FACTOR- THU (No. 3), THE X-FACTOR- WED (No. 5), FAMILY GUY-SUN 9:30PM (No. 6), FAMILY GUY (No. 8), THE SIMPSONS (No. 12), BOB'S BURGERS (No. 14), BONES (No. 17), THE CLEVELAND SHOW (No. 18) and SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (No. 20).

· 4 of the Top 20 programs among Total Viewers: THE X-FACTOR- THU (No. 9), THE X-FACTOR- WED (No. 10), BONES (No. 14) and GLEE (No. 17).

Nightly and Program Highlights

MONDAY

8:00-9:00 BONES (P): (Adults 18-49: 2.3/7, 8.0 Mil Total Viewers)

9:00-10:00 THE MOB DOCTOR (P): (Adults 18-49: 1.5/4, 5.1 Mil Total Viewers)

8:00-10:00 FOX PRIME: (Adults 18-49: 1.9/5, 6.5 Mil Total Viewers)

FOX ranked No. 2 for the night in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers and Adults 18-34.

The season premiere of BONES posted a 2.3/7 in Adults 18-49 and showed growth of +10% over its spring'12 average in the time period (vs. 2.1/6) and +21% from last year's finale (5/14/12, 1.9/6).

At 9p the debut of THE MOB DOCTOR delivered 1.5/4 in Adults 18-49.

TUESDAY

8:00-10:00 SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE: (A18 49: 1.6/5, 4.7 Mil Total Viewers)

On Tuesday, FOX ranked No. 2 for the night in Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens. The season finale of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE posted a 1.6/5, up +7% from the previous week in Adults 18-49 (9/11/12, 1.5/4) and +9% in Total Viewers (4.7 vs. 4.3 Mil) while it was up +25% in Adults 18-34 (1.5 vs. 1.2). SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE posted its highest ratings in one month in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers, Adults 18-34 and Teens (all since 8/15/12).

WEDNESDAY

8:00-10:00 THE X FACTOR: (A18 49: 3.6/11, 9.5 Mil Total Viewers)

FOX won Wednesday night in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers, Adults 18-34 and Teens. In fact, FOX outperformed the No. 2 network for the night (CBS) in Adults 18-49 by +24% (3.6 vs. 2.9) and +113% in Adults 18-34 (3.4 vs. 1.6).

The third telecast of THE X FACTOR posted a 3.6/11 and outperformed its season premiere the previous Wednesday by +6% in Adults 18-49 (3.6 vs. 3.4), +10% in Adults 18-34 (3.4 vs. 3.1), +5% in Women 18-49 (4.3 vs. 4.1), +14% in Women 18-34 (4.2 vs. 3.7) and +9% in Total Viewers (9.5 vs. 8.7 Mil.)

THE X FACTOR was the highest rated program of the night in Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34, outperforming the No. 2 programs, the season premiere of CBS' Survivor by +13% (3.6 vs. 3.2) in Adults 18-49, and Survivor along with the season finale of Big Brother by +113% in Adults 18-34 (3.4 vs. 1.6 each).

THE X FACTOR showed momentum throughout the night, growing every half hour in Adults 18-49 (3.0 > 3.3 > 3.9 > 4.1) with a +37% growth in its last half hour versus its first.

THURSDAY

8:00-9:00 THE X FACTOR: (Adults 18-49: 3.5/11, 10.1 Mil Total Viewers)

9:00-10:00 GLEE: (Adults 18-49: 2.9/8, 7.5 Mil Total Viewers)

8:00-10:00 FOX PRIME: (Adults 18-49: 3.2/9, 8.8 Mil Total Viewers)

On Thursday, FOX won the night in Adults 18-49, Total Viewers, Adults 18-34 and Teens.

THE X FACTOR and GLEE were the top two programs of the night in Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens. THE X FACTOR was the highest rated program of the night in Total Viewers.

The second Thursday telecast of THE X FACTOR did a 3.5/11 and was up from the previous Thursday by +13% in Adults 18-49 (3.5/11 vs. 3.1/10), +32% in Adults 18-34 (3.3/12 vs. 2.5/9), +22% in Total Viewers (10.1 vs. 8.3 Mil) and +27% in P12-34 (3.3/12 vs. 2.6/10).

Compared to Wednesday night's performance THE X FACTOR was up +6% in Total Viewers (10.1 vs. 9.5 Mil) and +14% in Teens (3.2/14 vs. 2.8/11).

THE X FACTOR posted its highest Total Viewers and Teens so far this season. In fact, THE X FACTOR delivered its highest Teens in one year (since 9/29/11).

THE X FACTOR was the highest rated program of the night in Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34, Women 18-34 (tied with GLEE), P12-34 and Total Viewers.

In its second half hour THE X FACTOR showed impressive growth, gaining +23% in Adults 18-49 (3.8 vs. 3.1) and +18% in Total Viewers (11.0 vs. 9.3 Mil.)

At 9p week two of GLEE posted a 2.9/8 among Adults 18-49, and was up +1% from the previous week in Total Viewers (7.5 vs. 7.4 Mil.)

GLEE posted its highest Teens in nearly one year (since 10/4/11) and was up from its season premiere by +9% (3.6/14 vs. 3.3/13).

GLEE was the highest rated program of the night in Teens and Women 18-34 (tied with THE X FACTOR) and was the No. 2 program of the night in Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34 (behind only THE X FACTOR).

FRIDAY

8:00-9:00 BONES (R): (Adults 18-49: 0.8/3, 3.2 Mil Total Viewers)

9:00-10:00 THE MOB DOCTOR (RS): (Adults 18-49: 0.8/3, 3.0 Mil Total Viewers)

8:00-10:00 FOX PRIME: (Adults 18-49: 0.8/3, 3.1 Mil Total Viewers)

FOX ranked No. 3 among Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34 on Friday with encores of BONES (0.8/3) and THE MOB DOCTOR (0.8/3).

SATURDAY

7:51-11:09 FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL: (Adults 18-49: 0.8/3, 2.8 Mil Total Viewers)

8:00-11:00 FOX PRIME: (Adults 18-49: 0.7/3, 2.8 Mil Total Viewers)

FOX ranked No. 4 among Adults 18-49 and No. 3 among Adults 18-34 on Saturday night with FOX COLLEGE FOOTBALL.

SUNDAY

7:00-7:18 AMERICAN DAD (BR): (A18 49: 0.6/2, 1.3 Mil Total Viewers)

7:18-7:30 AMERICAN DAD (R): (A18 49: 1.0/3, 2.3 Mil Total Viewers)

7:30-7:59 THE CLEVELAND SHOW (R): (A18 49: 1.1/3, 2.4 Mil Total Viewers)

7:59-8:30 THE SIMPSONS (R): (A18 49: 1.5/4, 3.3 Mil Total Viewers)

8:30-9:00 BOB'S BURGERS (R): (A18 49: 1.5/4, 3.1 Mil Total Viewers)

9:00-9:30 FAMILY GUY (R): (A18 49: 1.9/5, 4.0 Mil Total Viewers)

9:30-10:00 FAMILY GUY (R): (A18 49: 1.9/5, 4.2 Mil Total Viewers)

7:00-10:00 FOX PRIME: (A18 49: 1.5/4, 3.1 Mil Total Viewers)

FOX ranked No. 4 for the night in Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34 with animation encores.

SEPTEMBER 17 - 23, 2012

TOTAL PRIMETIME
ADULTS 18 49 ADULTS 18 34 VIEWERS (Mil)
FOX 1.8/5 FOX 1.7/6 FOX 5.2
ABC 1.7/5 ABC 1.2/4 ABC 6.0
CBS 1.9/6 CBS 1.3/4 CBS 7.9
NBC 3.0/9 NBC 2.5/9 NBC 8.4

About Fox Broadcasting Company

Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) is a unit of News Corporation and the leading broadcast television network among Adults 18-49. FOX finished the 2011-2012 season at No. 1 in the key adult demographic for the eighth consecutive year - a feat that has never been achieved in broadcast history - while continuing to dominate all network competition in the more targeted Adults 18-34 and Teen demographics. FOX airs 15 hours of primetime programming a week as well as late-night entertainment programming, major sports and Sunday morning news.





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· AMERICAN DAD (FOX)
· BOB'S BURGERS (FOX)
· BONES (FOX)
· CFB ON FOX (FOX)
· CLEVELAND SHOW, THE (FOX)
· FAMILY GUY (FOX)
· GLEE (FOX)
· MOB DOCTOR, THE (FOX)
· SIMPSONS, THE (FOX)
· SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE (FOX)
· X FACTOR, THE (FOX)





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