Highest-Rated Primetime Programs - Total U.S. Homes


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The following were the highest-rated primetime* television programs in all U.S. television households (including African-American homes) for the 2003-2004 Television Season, excluding specials:

Rank

Program

Network Household Rating % (1)
1 CSI CBS 15.7
2 American Idol - Tuesday FOX 14.9
3 American Idol - Wednesday FOX 14.1
4 Friends NBC 13.2
5 Apprentice NBC 13.0
6 E.R. NBC 12.6
7 Survivor:  All-Stars CBS 12.4
8 Survivor:  Pearl Islands CBS 12.1
9 CSI: Miami CBS 11.9
10 NFL Monday Night Football ABC 11.2
10 Everybody Loves Raymond CBS 11.2

Top Primetime* Programs - African-American Homes

* 8-11p.m. Monday-Saturday; 7-11p.m. Sunday

(1) Each full rating point equals one percent of the estimated total number of U.S.
TV households during the 2003-2004 television season (1,084,000 homes).

Source: National People Meter Sample, September 22, 2003 - May 30,  2004.