Skip to main content

Nielsen’s top programs for Aug. 11-18

The Associated Press

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Aug. 11-18. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.

1. “America’s Got Talent” (Wednesday, 9 p.m.), NBC, 10.0 million.

2. “America’s Got Talent” (Tuesday), NBC, 9.7 million.

3. “NCIS,” CBS, 8.1 million.

4. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 7.9 million.

5. “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 7.7 million.

6. “20/20: Robin Williams,” ABC, 7.4 million.

7. “Under the Dome,” CBS, 6.90 million.

8. “Big Brother” (Sunday), CBS, 6.8 million.

9. “Big Brother” (Wednesday), CBS, 6.7 million.

10. “Big Brother” (Thursday), CBS, 6.4 million.

11. “Unforgettable,” CBS, 6.3 million.

12. NFL Preseason: Kansas City at Carolina, Fox, 6.22 million.

13. “Blue Bloods,” CBS, 6.15 million.

14. “NCIS: Los Angeles,” CBS, 6.1 million.

15. “Mom,” CBS, 5.9 million.

16. “America’s Got Talent” (Wednesday, 8 p.m.), NBC, 5.8 million.

17. “Extant,” CBS, 5.7 million.

18. “Dateline Friday,” NBC, 5.5 million.

19. “Masterchef,” Fox, 5.4 million.

20. “Bachelor in Paradise,” ABC, 5.3 million.

Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.
Read Next Story