Fox may have expected a ratings bump for Lie To Me, having made the decision to air original programming instead of Pres. Barack Obama’s press conference, but Lie To Me‘s total viewership was consistent with last week’s episode. Meanwhile, the American Idol results show audience was down about two million from its past two Wednesday airings, but still blew away the rest of the 9 p.m. hour. ABC’s struggling new cop series The Unusuals saw a small increase in viewership this week.
| Time | Show | Viewers (in millions) |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 p.m. | Lie To Me (Fox) Obama Press Conference (NBC) Obama Press Conference (ABC) Obama Press Conference (CBS) America’s Next Top Model (The CW) |
7.9 6.7 6.1 6.0 4.0 |
| 9:00 | American Idol (Fox) Criminal Minds (CBS) Lost (ABC) Law & Order: SVU (NBC) 90210 (The CW) |
21.9 13.3 8.8 4.8 (repeat) 1.3 (repeat) |
| 10:00 | CSI: NY (CBS) Law & Order (NBC) The Unusuals (ABC) |
12.5 7.7 5.1 |
More on Wednesday night’s TV:
Michael Slezak recaps ‘American Idol’
Adam Vary’s on-the-scene ‘Idol’ report
Jeff Jensen recaps ‘Lost’
What were LOST’s numbers last week? They seem low this week.
http://tvdonewright.com/2009/04/30/upfront-preview-how-leno-will-hurt-nbc/
I think its kinda kool that they chose not to air the President’s speach afterall some people just don’t need to read the news and watch it all again after, I prefer Fox all the time!