Friday’s pretty dreary for network television, and it seems the hot topic for the night is “Will Fringe Survive?” The latest episode of “Fringe” drew a 1.5 rating. That was even with last week, and up from the season low two-weeks ago of 1.4 in the demo.
That however is still unlikely to save “Fringe.” Given statement made previously by Kevin Reilly, the show likely needs at least a 1.6 in the demo to survive.
“Blue Bloods” and “CSI: NY” topped their respective hours with a 1.7 in the demo, but neither is likely to be renewed at those numbers. Will CBS cancel both, or just one? If so, “CSI: NY” is over the syndication number, so is likely more financially feasible.
“Smallville” and “Supernatural” were even last week; they are the most-viewed shows on the CW.
8 pm
Kitchen Nightmares: 1.6 demo, 3.7 million viewers
The Defenders: 1.2 demo, 8.7 million viewers
Who Do You Think You Are: 1.2 demo, 6.1 million viewers
Supernanny: 1.0 demo, 4 million viewers
Smallville: 1.0 demo, 2.5 million viewers
9 pm
CSI: NY: 1.7 demo, 10.8 million viewers
Fringe: 1.5 demo, 4 million viewers
Dateline: 1.3 demo, 5.6 million viewers
What Would You Do: 1.3 demo, 4.6 million viewers
Supernatural: 1.0 demo, 2.1 million viewers
10 pm
Blue Bloods: 1.7 demo, 11.5 million viewers
Dateline: 1.5 demo, 5.8 million viewers
20/20: 1.5 demo, 5.5 million viewers