A list of the top 20 prime-time programs in the Nielsen ratings for Aug. 12-18

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for Aug. 12-18. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.

1. “Duck Dynasty,” A&E, 11.77 million.

2. “Under the Dome,” CBS, 10.36 million.

3. “America’s Got Talent” (Wednesday, 9 p.m.), NBC, 9.51 million.

4. “America’s Got Talent” (Tuesday), NBC, 8.79 million.

5. “CMA Music Festival,” ABC, 8.30 million.

6. “NCIS,” CBS, 8.09 million.

7. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 7.43 million.

8. “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 6.71 million.

9. “Unforgettable,” CBS, 6.57 million.

10. “Big Brother 15” (Sunday), CBS, 6.48 million.

11. NFL on Fox Preseason: Indianapolis at NY Giants, Fox, 6.47 million.

12. “Big Brother 15” (Thursday), CBS, 6.33 million.

13. “Big Brother 15” (Wednesday), CBS, 6.17 million.

14. “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” CBS, 6.07 million.

15. “Two and a Half Men,” CBS, 5.88 million.

16. “America’s Got Talent” (Wednesday, 8 p.m.), NBC, 5.75 million.

17. “Dateline,” NBC, 5.61 million.

18. “Rizzoli & Isles,” TNT, 5.60 million.

19. “MasterChef” (Wednesday, 9 p.m.), Fox, 5.49 million.

20. “NCIS: Los Angeles,” CBS, 5.44 million.

___

ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Co.; CBS is a division of CBS Corp.; Fox is a unit of Twenty-First Century Fox Inc.; NBC is owned by NBC Universal; A&E is owned by A&E Television Networks; TNT is owned by Time Warner Inc.

News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Join the Conversation!

Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.

Leave a Reply

The Associated Press

The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting. Founded in 1846, AP today remains the most trusted source of fast, accurate, unbiased news in all formats and the essential provider of the technology and services vital to the news business. More than half the world’s population sees AP journalism every day.