Friday was a very good night for cop shows on CBS. CSI: NY (1.6/5) was up 13% over last week’s show for a season high. Rising 23% over its January 4 show, Blue Bloods (1.6/5) also hit a season high last night. The family police drama was also the most watched show of the night with 11.13 million viewers. Starting off CBS’ primetime Friday earlier, Undercover Boss (1.8/6) also had a good night. The reality series was up a solid 20% over January 4’s broadcast. In their second week of originals for 2013, ABC’s comedies Last Man Standing (1.5/5) and Malibu Country (1.4/4) were both up. Last Man rose 7% over last week with Malibu up a strong 17% over its 1.2/4 of January 4. There were practical pitches for cleaning toys and keeping your coffee hot longer on Shark Tank (2.0/6) last night. Its audience up to 6.84 million over last week’s 6.338 million, the entrepreneurial reality show saw ratings also rise. Shark Tank was up 11% over last week among Adults 18-49. A false disappearing act was the subject of Fridays’ 20/20 (1.5/4). The newsmagazine series was up 7% from its last show. With 10.303 million watching, CBS won the night among total viewers but tied with ABC for Adults 18-49
Fox’s Fringe (0.8/2) returned from its winter break last night. Watched by just over 2.4 million viewers, last night’s episode fell 20% from its last original on Christmas Eve. Next week will see the two-hour series finale of Fringe. An encore of Kitchen Nightmare (1.0/3) kicked off things on Fox beforehand. NBC started its Friday primetime with back-to-back repeats of the just launched 1600 Penn at 8 PM (0.8/3) and 8:30 PM (0.9/3) A two-hour Dateline (1.4/4) followed. Focusing on the search for a missing nursing student, the news magazine show was down 7% from last week. The CW ran repeats of Nikita (0.3/1) and Arrow (0.3/1).
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I can’t believe Fringe is almost over.. I’m going to miss it, hope it will end on a high next week.
I’m really going to miss Fringe, such a great show. Walter must be free!
I certainly can understand why Fringe is down. What a huge disappointment this final season has been. It is dreary, depressing and the worst sin of all, it is boring! One show left and there is no way they can pull it out. I wish now they would of not given them an extra season. I just want to forget this debacle of season 5.
Shame on you writers for Fringe, as a die hard fan I am so bummed out.
I’m also going to miss Fringe a lot. This season has seem rushed. I’m grateful they got the 13 episodes,but,it feels like they are trying to fit so much into an abbreviated season. Perhaps if they had received a full season pickup,who knows? This really isn’t the type of show that does well when it is rushed. There will most definitely be a void on tv when Fringe is gone.
I know some people never really liked this show,but,personally I always found it to be a thought-provoking & well-done sci-fi experience. I truly hope that the loyal fans will watch next week & send Fringe off on a high-note in terms of ratings. Walter Bishop & company will all be missed. All I can hope is that I’ll see you guys again in an alternate universe. A girl can dream…
Deservedly down. Last night was a mess.
I am glad that #Blue Bloods came in second highest, it is the most popular cop and family show to watch on Friday nights.
I think that Donny Wahlberg’s social networking & his relationship with his fans contributes to the success of Blue Bloods. Others in the entertainment industry could learn from him. Of course, good writing & performances don’t hurt either!!! But first, you gotta get people to watch & Donny’s social networking really helped in that regard. Pat on the back to Donny!
I definitely agree. With the social networking that he is doing and keeping in touch with fans make the show what it is. The show is fabulous and he keeps everyone informed about everything in general. Kudos to Donnie.
Malibu Country is GREAT! I love Reba and hope her show stays on for years to come!
I could watch Blue Bloods every night. I absolutely love the show and actors.