RATINGS RAT RACE: Gordon Ramsay Rocks, Tony Robbins Tanks

Nellie Andreeva

Fox’s new Gordon Ramsay reality show MasterChef debuted with the highest numbers for any new series this summer. It posted a 2.7 rating/8 share among adults 18-49, winning the 9PM hour against NBC’s America’s Got Talent (2.1/6) and holding onto 96% of its lead-in. It was a strong Ramsay-themed night for Fox, with Hell’s Kitchen opening at 8 PM to 2.8/10 in 18-49.

Meanwhile, NBC’s Breakthrough with Tony Robbins (0.8/3) at 8PM tied another NBC series, comedy 100 Questions, as the lowest-rated new series launch on any network this summer and on NBC ever. Talent (2.5/7 from 9-11 PM) also posted its lowest rating this summer, down 17% from last week. ABC and CBS aired reruns. Fox easily won the night in the 18-49 demo, with Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef as the top two programs of the night.

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RATINGS RAT RACE: Promising Start For ABC Drama ‘Rookie Blue’

Nellie Andreeva

rookie-blueIn the land of the blind the one-eyed man is king. After a slew of new dramas opening in the 1.3-1.5 rating range among adults 18-49 this summer, ABC’s Canadian import Rookie Blue last night emerged as the most promising new off-season scripted prospect with a 2.0 rating/6 share in 18-49 and a solid 7.3 million viewers overall for its premiere. Read More »

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