Network Has 6 of the Top 10 Broadcasts and 13 of the Top 20

“The Big Bang Theory” Is the Week’s #1 Program in Viewers,

Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54

“Survivor” Notches Its Largest Audience for Its Current Edition

CBS was first in viewers for the eighth consecutive week with 6 of the top 10 and 13 of the top 20 broadcasts, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending April 30.

THE BIG BANG THEORY was the week's #1 program in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 while SURVIVOR delivered its largest audience of its current edition. Also, NCIS ENCORE (R) delivered more viewers than any scripted program on the competition.

CBS Broadcasts in the Top 20 (Live + Same Day)

#1 – THE BIG BANG THEORY (12.52m)

#5 – 60 MINUTES (9.12m)

#6 – NCIS: LOS ANGELES (9.08m)

#8 – BLUE BLOODS (8.74m)

#9 – SURVIVOR (8.49m)

#10 – HAWAII FIVE-0 (8.06m)

#11 – MADAM SECRETARY (7.88m)

#12 – NCIS-R (7.30m)

#13 – MOM (7.06m)

#16 – CRIMINAL MINDS (6.91m)

#17 – BULL-R (6.79m)

#18 – THE GREAT INDOORS (6.38m)

#19 – THE BIG BANG THEORY SPECIAL-RS (6.37m)

Prime averages are based on the following hours of rated broadcasts in Week #32

CBS – 22-hours

NBC – 22-hours

ABC – 22-hours

FOX – 15-hours

NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY – PRIMETIME

Week #32 of 2016-2017 Season (ending: 4/30/17)

NATIONAL NIELSEN SUMMARY – PRIMETIME

SEASON-TO-DATE RATINGS REPORT (9/19/16-4/30/17)

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