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Nov 15 2011 07:29 PM ET

Fall 2011-12 rankings: What's a hit, what's a bomb

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UPDATED: Why is Whitney still on but Prime Suspect is about to wrap? How can Last Man Standing survive but How to Be a Gentleman can’t?

You’re about to get your answer.

Here is the season-to-date ranking for all the broadcast network shows through Week 8 of the 2011-12 season. Since advertisers (and the networks, whenever it suits them) salivate over adult viewers between the ages of 18-49, we’re listing which shows fared the best (and the worst) in the key demographic.

Note to anyone who ventures past No. 89: It gets pretty depressing from there so tread lightly, CW fans. (And a show that appears in red means it’s been canceled).

1. NBC Sunday Night Football (NBC, 7.9 rating/19 share)
2. Two and a Half Men (CBS, 7.6/18)
3. Modern Family (ABC, 7.3/19)
4. The Big Bang Theory (CBS, 6.0/18)
5. Sunday Night NFL Pre-kick (NBC, 5.8/15)
6. 2 Broke Girls (CBS, 5.5/14)
7. The OT (Fox, 5.3/15)
8. How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 5.1/14)
9. New Girl (Fox, 5.0/13)
9. Grey’s Anatomy (ABC, 5.0/13)
11. NCIS (CBS, 4.9/14)
12. Mike & Molly (CBS, 4.7/11)
13. Once Upon a Time (ABC, 4.5/11)
13. Criminal Minds (CBS, 4.5/11)
15. X Factor Wednesday (Fox, 4.4/12)
15. X Factor Thursday (Fox, 4.4/12)
17. Football Night in America (NBC, 4.2/11)
17. Glee (Fox, 4.2/12)
17. NCIS: Los Angeles (CBS, 4.2/10)
20. Hawaii 5-0 (4.0/10)
20. Family Guy (Fox, 4.0/9)
22. The Office (NBC, 3.9/10)
22. Rules of Engagement (CBS, 3.9/10)
22. The Simpsons (Fox, 3.9/10)
25. Survivor: South Pacific (CBS, 3.8/11)
26. Suburgatory (ABC, 3.7/10)
26. House (Fox, 3.7/9)
28. Happy Endings (ABC, 3.6/9)
28. Desperate Housewives (ABC, 3.6/8)
28. Terra Nova (Fox, 3.6/9)
28. Revenge (ABC, 3.6/10)
28. Dancing with the Stars (ABC, 3.6/9)
33. Last Man Standing (ABC, 3.5/10)
33. The Middle (ABC, 3.5/10)
35. CSI (CBS, 3.4/9)
35. Hell’s Kitchen Monday (Fox, 3.4/8)
37. The Mentalist (CBS, 3.3/9)
37. Person of Interest (CBS, 3.3/8)
37. Castle (ABC, 3.3/8)
37. Hell’s Kitchen Monday (Fox, 3.3/9)
37. Private Practice (ABC, 3.3/9)
42. Raising Hope (Fox, 3.2/8)
43. The Amazing Race (CBS, 3.1/7)
43. Cleveland (Fox, 3.1/7)
45. Dancing with the Stars Results (ABC, 3.0/8)
47. Bones (Fox, 2.9/7)
47. American Dad (Fox, 2.9/6)
49. Law & Order: SVU (NBC, 2.8/7)
49. How to Be a Gentleman (CBS, 2.8/8)

NEXT PAGE: Pan Am, Community, The Vampire Diaries, and A Gifted Man

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  1. Tuesday, May 1
    1. The Biggest Loser NBC, 8-9PM
  2. Friday, May 4
    1. In Plain Sight USA, 10-11PM
  3. Sunday, May 6
    1. The Amazing Race CBS, 8-10PM
    2. GCB NBC, 10-11PM
  4. Monday, May 7
    1. Two Broke Girls CBS, 8-9PM
    2. Castle ABC, 10-11PM
  5. Tuesday, May 8
    1. Last Man Standing ABC, 8-8:30PM
    2. The Voice NBC, 8-10PM
    3. New Girl FOX, 9-9:31PM
    4. Unforgettable CBS, 10-11PM
  6. Wednesday, May 9
    1. CSI CBS, 10-11PM
  7. Thursday, May 10
    1. The Big Bang Theory CBS, 8-8:31PM
    2. The Vampire Diaries The CW, 8-9PM
    3. The Office NBC, 9-9:30PM
    4. The Secret Circle The CW, 9-10PM
    5. Parks and Recreation NBC, 9:30-10PM
  8. Friday, May 11
    1. The Finder FOX, 8-9PM
    2. Undercover Boss CBS, 8-9PM
    3. Fringe FOX, 9-10PM
    4. CSI: NY CBS, 9-10PM
    5. Blue Bloods CBS, 10-11PM
  9. Sunday, May 13
    1. Once Upon A Time ABC, 8-9PM
    2. Survivor: One World CBS, 8-10PM
    3. Desperate Housewives ABC, 9-11PM, SERIES FINALE
    4. American Dad FOX, 9:30-10PM
  10. Monday, May 14
    1. Bones FOX, 8-9PM
    2. How I Met Your Mother CBS, 8-9PM
    3. Gossip Girl The CW, 8-9PM
    4. Two and a Half Men CBS, 9-9:30PM
    5. Hart of Dixie The CW, 9-10PM
    6. Mike & Molly CBS, 9:30-10PM
    7. Hawaii Five-0 CBS, 10-11PM
    8. Smash NBC, 10-11PM
  11. Tuesday, May 15
    1. 90210 The CW, 8-9PM
    2. Cougar Town ABC, 8-9PM
    3. NCIS CBS, 8-9PM
    4. NCIS: Los Angeles CBS, 9-11PM
    5. Fashion Star NBC, 10-11PM
    6. Private Practice ABC, 10-11PM
  12. Wednesday, May 16
    1. Suburgatory ABC, 8:30-9PM
    2. Criminal Minds CBS, 9-11PM
  13. Thursday, May 17
    1. Missing ABC, 8-9PM
    2. Community NBC, 8-8:30PM, 9-10PM
    3. 30 Rock NBC, 8:30-9PM
    4. Rules of Engagement CBS, 8:30-9PM
    5. Awake NBC, 9-11PM
    6. Grey's Anatomy ABC, 9-10PM
    7. Person of Interest CBS, 9-10PM
    8. The Mentalist CBS, 10-11PM
    9. Scandal ABC, 10-11PM
  14. Friday, May 18
    1. Nikita The CW, 8-9PM
    2. Shark Tank ABC, 8-9PM
    3. Who Do You Think You Are NBC, 8-9PM
    4. Grimm NBC, 9-10PM
    5. Supernatural The CW, 9-10PM
  15. Saturday, May 19
    1. Saturday Night Live NBC, 11:29PM-1AM
  16. Sunday, May 20
    1. America's Funniest Home Videos ABC, 7-8PM
    2. The Cleveland Show FOX, 7:30-8PM
    3. Harry's Law NBC, 8-9PM
    4. The Simpsons FOX, 8-8:30PM
    5. Bob's Burgers FOX, 8:30-9PM
    6. Celebrity Apprentice NBC, 9-11PM
    7. Family Guy FOX, 9-10PM
  17. Monday, May 21
    1. Dancing With the Stars (Performance) ABC, 8-9PM
    2. House FOX, 8-10PM, SERIES FINALE
  18. Tuesday, May 22
    1. American Idol (Performance) FOX, 8-9PM
    2. Dancing With the Stars (Results) ABC, 9-11PM
    3. Glee FOX, 9-10PM
  19. Wednesday, May 23
    1. The Middle ABC, 8-8:30PM
    2. American Idol (Results) FOX, 8-10:07PM
    3. Modern Family ABC, 9-9:30PM
    4. Don't Trust the B— ABC, 9:30-10PM
    5. Revenge ABC, 10-11PM
    6. Law & Order: SVU NBC, 10-11PM
  20. Thursday, May 24
    1. Awake NBC, 10-11PM
  21. Tuesday, May 29
    1. Cougar Town ABC, 8-9PM
    2. The L.A. Complex The CW, 9-10PM
  22. Wednesday, May 30
    1. America's Next Top Model: British Invasion The CW, 9-10PM
*Times are Eastern Daylight and subject to change

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