CBS Press Release:
"THE MENTALIST" WINS AT 10:00 PM IN VIEWERS AND KEY DEMOS
"The Mentalist" Posts Across-the-Board Increases From Last Week and Is the Night's Top-Scripted Program in Viewers

THE MENTALIST won its time period in viewers and key demographics with across-the-board increases from last week, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Thursday, March 11.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (10.0/18), viewers (16.03m), adults 25-54 (4.7/13) and adults 18-49 (3.4/10). Compared to last week, THE MENTALIST was up +6% in both households (from 9.4/16) and adults 18-49 (from 3.2/09), +4% in adults 25-54 (from 4.5/12) and added +1.16m viewers (from 14.87m, +8%).

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS; SECOND IN KEY DEMOS
"Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" Posts Gains in all Ratings Categories Opposite "American Idol"
"Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" Continues to Pace Ahead of Both Last Fall and Last Year's Editions
"CSI" Up in Viewers and Key Demos From Last First- Run Episode
"The Mentalist" Wins at 10:00 PM in Viewers and Adults 25-54

CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers and second in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 as SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS posted week-to-week growth in all ratings categories, CSI was up in viewers and key demos from its last original episode and THE MENTALIST was first in viewers and adults 25-54 at 10:00 PM, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for March 4.

SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS, airing opposite "American Idol's" elimination show, was second in households (7.2/12), viewers (12.72m), adults 25-54 (5.0/13) and adults 18-49 (3.8/11). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR was up +7% in households (from 6.7/10), +9% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/11), +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.7/10) and added +1.12m viewers (from 11.60m, +10%).

Compared to the fourth episode last fall of "Survivor: Samoa," this edition is up +9% in viewers (from 11.66m), +11% in adults 25-54 (from 4.5/12) and +12% in adults 18-49 (3.4/10). Versus last spring's "Survivor: Tocantins" fourth episode, HEROES VS. VILLAINS is up +7% in viewers (from 11.85m), +9% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/11) and even in adults 18-49.

CSI was first in households (9.4/15), viewers (15.59m), adults 25-54 (4.9/12) and averaged a 3.7/10 in adults 18-49. Compared to the last first-run episode on February 4, CSI was up +7% in households (from 8.8/14), +11% in adults 25-54 (from 4.4/11), +16% in adults 18-49 (from 3.2/09) and added +1.04m viewers (from 14.55m, +7%). CSI posted its best delivery in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 since December 10, 2009.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.4/17), viewers (14.87m) and adults 25-54 (4.5/12); the show was second in adults 18-49 (3.2/09).

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.7/14) and viewers (14.39m); it was second in both adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10).

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
"SURVIVOR" POSTS LARGEST AUDIENCE SINCE 2007
Premiere of "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" Sweeps 8-10 PM Time Period in All Key Ratings Categories
"Survivor" Posts Impressive Ratings Growth Over Prior Edition
"Survivor" Tops "Grey's Anatomy" at 9:00 PM in Adults 18-49 and is the Night's Top Program in the Demo
"The Mentalist" Wins its Time Period in Viewers and Key Demos and is the Night's Top Program in Viewers
CBS Wins Thursday in Viewers and Key Demos

The premiere of SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS, the 10th anniversary edition of television's longest-running reality competition series, delivered its largest audience since 2007, winning its 8:00-10:00 PM time period in all ratings categories, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Feb. 11.

From 8:00-10:00 PM, SURVIVOR: HEROES VS. VILLAINS (P) was first in households (8.1/13), viewers (14.15m), adults 25-54 (5.6/14) and adults 18-49 (4.5/12). Compared to the first episode of SURVIVOR: SAMOA in Sept. 2009, CBS was up +19% in households (from 6.8/11), +22% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/13), +25% in adults 18-49 (from 3.6/11) and added +2.47m viewers (from 11.68m, +21%). Compared to the one-hour premiere of SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS on the same night last year, CBS was up +1% in households (from 8.0/13), +2% in adults 18-49 (from 4.4/13), even in adults 25-54 and added +520,000 viewers (from 13.63m, +4%).

SURVIVOR posted its largest audience since Dec. 13, 2007 (SURVIVOR: CHINA), its best adults 25-54 since Feb. 12, 2009 (premiere of SURVIVOR: TOCANTINS) and best adults 18-49 since Feb. 19, 2009 (SURVIVOR TOCANTINS).

From 9:00-10:00 PM, SURVIVOR topped "Grey's Anatomy" in viewers (14.09m vs. 12.74m) and adults 18-49 (4.5/12 vs. 4.4/11) and ranked as the night's top program in adults 18-49.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.8/17), viewers (15.86m), adults 25-54 (5.0/13) and adults 18-49 (3.7/10). Compared to last week, THE MENTALIST was up +5% in households (from 9.3/16), +14% in adults 25-54 (from 4.4/11), +12% in adults 18-49 (from 3.3/09) and added +1.18m viewers (from 14.68m, +8%). THE MENTALIST posted season-high ratings in adults 25-54 and delivered its best viewers totals since Dec. 10, 2009, and best adults 18-49 since Nov. 19, 2009.

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.6/14), viewers (14.72m), adults 25-54 (5.4/13) and adults 18-49 (4.3/12). CBS won every half-hour in viewers and adults 25-54 and five of six half-hours in adults 18-49. CBS posted its best Thursday delivery in viewers since Dec. 10, 2009, and in both adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 since Jan. 15, 2009 (the night of the final "CSI" episode with William Petersen).

CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54
"The Mentalist" is the Night's Top Program in Viewers
CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers and adults 25-54 led by THE MENTALIST, the night's No. 1 program in viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Feb. 4.

At 8:00 PM, SURVIVING SURVIVOR (S), a one-hour special looking back at one of the decade's most influential shows and featuring interviews and updates with some its most beloved castaways, was second in households (5.0/08), viewers (8.11m), adults 25-54 (3.1/08) and adults 18-49 (2.4/07).

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in households (8.8/14), viewers (14.49m), second in adults 25-54 (4.4/10) and averaged a 3.2/09 in 18-49. Compared to the last first-run episode (on Jan. 21), CSI was up +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.1/08), even in adults 25-54 and added +200,000 viewers (from 14.29m, +1%).

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.3/16), viewers (14.68m), adults 25-54 (4.4/11) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (3.3/09, with ABC). Compared to the last first-run episode (on Jan. 21), THE MENTALIST was up +5% in adults 25-54 (from 4.2/11), +6% in adults 18-49 (from 3.1/08) and added +120,000 (from 14.56m, +1%).

For the night, CBS was first in households (7.7/13), viewers (12.43m), adults 25-54 (4.0/10) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (3.0/08, with FOX and -0.1 behind ABC).

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
REBROADCASTS OF "THE BIG BANG THEORY" TOP THE COMPETITION'S FIRST-RUN COMEDIES
"CSI" and "The Mentalist" Win Time Periods in Viewers
CBS Wins Thursday in Viewers
Rebroadcasts of THE BIG BANG THEORY out-rated first-run comedy competition and CSI and THE MENTALIST both placed first in viewers leading CBS to a Thursday win, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings Jan. 21.

At 8:00 PM, THE BIG BANG THEORY SPECIAL (4.3/07, 6.90m) (R) (S) was second in adults 25-54 (2.7/07) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (2.1/06, with NBC). THE BIG BANG THEORY topped NBC's first run "Community" in households (vs. 3.0/05, +43%), viewers (vs. 4.73m, +46%), adults 25-54 (vs. 2.2/06, +23%) and tied in adults 18-49.

At 8:30 PM, THE BIG BANG THEORY SPECIAL (4.7/07, 7.48m) (R) (S) was second in viewers, adults 25-54 (3.1/08) and adults 18-49 (2.4/07). THE BIG BANG THEORY beat NBC's first run "Parks & Recreation" in households (vs. 2.7/04, +74%), viewers (vs. 4.35m, +72%), adults 25-54 (vs. 2.1/05, +48%) and adults 18-49 (vs. 2.0/05, +20%).

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in households (8.8/14), viewers (14.24m), second in both adults 25-54 (4.4/10) and averaged a 3.1/08 in adults 18-49.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.2/15), viewers (14.47m), adults 25-54 (4.2/11) and second in adults 18-49 (3.1/08).

For the night, CBS was first in households (7.5/12), viewers (11.97m) and tied for first in adults 25-54 (3.8/09, with ABC) while averaging a 2.8/08 in adults 18-49.

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54
"CSI" Places First in Viewers While "The Mentalist" Wins in Viewers and Adults 25-54
CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers and adults 25-54 with CSI winning its time period in viewers and THE MENTALIST placing first in viewers and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Jan. 14.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in households (9.4/15), viewers (15.33m) and second in both adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and adults 18-49 (3.3/09).

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.6/16), viewers (15.38m) and adults 25-54 (4.9/13); it was second in adults 18-49 (3.4/09).

CBS began the night with a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST, which delivered 9.40 million viewers.

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.3/14), viewers (13.37m), adults 25-54 (4.1/11) and averaged a 2.8/08 in adults 18-49.

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
THE PENULTIMATE EPISODE OF "SURVIVOR: SAMOA," "CSI" AND "THE MENTALIST" DRIVE CBS TO DECISIVE THURSDAY WIN
CBS Continues it Week-Long Primetime Dominance by Winning Every Half-Hour in Viewers and Adults 25-54 for the Fourth Consecutive Night, and Every Half-Hour in Adults 18-49 on Three of Four Nights
CBS won Thursday in viewers and key demographics behind the penultimate episode of SURVIVOR: SAMOA, CSI and THE MENTALIST, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Dec. 17.
The nightly win continues CBS's week-long dominance in which the Network has won every half-hour in viewers and adults 25-54 all four nights, and every half-hour in adults 18-49 on three of four nights (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday).

SURVIVOR: SAMOA won its time period in households (7.3/12), viewers (12.45m), adults 25-54 (4.9/13) and adults 18-49 (3.9/12). SURVIVOR: SAMOA was the night's #1 program in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

The two-hour season finale of SURVIVOR: SAMOA will be broadcast Sunday, Dec. 20 (8:00-10:00 PM), followed by the SURVIVOR: SAMOA REUNION SHOW.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION won its time period in households (9.5/15), viewers (15.54m), adults 25-54 (4.7/12) and adults 18-49 (3.5/10).

THE MENTALIST won its time period in households (9.9/17), viewers (15.72m), adults 25-54 (4.8/13) and adults 18-49 (3.5/10). THE MENTALIST was the night's #1 program in viewers.

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.9/15), viewers (14.57m), adults 25-54 (4.8/13) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10).

"SURVIVOR: SAMOA" POSTS SEASON HIGH DELIVERIES
"The Mentalist" Delivers Largest Audience of Season
"CSI" Sweeps Time Slot With Across the Board Gains
CBS Dominates Thursday in all Ratings Measures

SURVIVOR: SAMOA delivered season highs in all key measures, CSI swept its time slot with viewer and demo gains and THE MENTALIST had its largest audience of the year according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Dec. 10.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA won its time period in households (7.6/12), viewers (13.25m), adults 25-54 (5.1/13) and adults 18-49 (4.2/12). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR was up +1% in households (from 7.5/12), +6% in adults 25-54 (from 4.8/12), +8% in adults 18-49 (from 3.9/11) and added +430,000 viewers (from 12.82m, +3%). SURVIVOR: SAMOA posted season highs in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION won its time period in households (10.0/16), viewers (16.43m), adults 25-54 (5.2/13) and adults 18-49 (3.9/10). Compared to its last first-run episode (on Nov. 19, 2009), CSI: was up +8% in households (from 9.3/15), +13% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/11), +11% in adults 18-49 (from 3.5/09) and added +1.49m viewers (from 14.94m, +10%).

THE MENTALIST won its time period in households (10.3/18), viewers (16.37m), adults 25-54 (4.9/13) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10). THE MENTALIST delivered its largest audience of the season.

For the night, CBS was first in households (9.3/15), viewers (15.35m), adults 25-54 (5.0/13) and adults 18-49 (3.9/11). CBS was first in these measures for four consecutive Thursdays.

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS AND DEMOS
"The Mentalist" Tops "Private Practice" in Adults 18-49 with its Second-Highest Rating of the Season
"Survivor" Continues its Winning Streak
"CSI" Places First in Viewers

CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 led by THE MENTALIST which topped "Private Practice" in adults 18-49 with its second-highest rating of the season, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Nov. 19.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA won its time period in households (7.3/11), viewers (12.31m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12), adults 18-49 (3.8/07) and adults 18-34 (2.4/11).

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION won its time period in households (9.3/14) and viewers (14.95m), finishing second in adults 25-54 (4.6/11) and adults 18-49 (3.5/09).

THE MENTALIST won its time period in households (10.0/17), viewers (15.79m), adults 25-54 (4.9/11) and adults 18-49 (3.7/11). THE MENTALIST won its time slot in adults 18-49 for two of the last three weeks. THE MENTALIST posted its largest margin of victory this season over "Private Practice" with first run episodes in adults 25-54 (+1.4 rtg pts) and in adults 18-49 (+0.6 rtg pts). This was the highest adult 18-49 rating for THE MENTALIST since Oct. 1, and up +3% from last week.

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.8/14), viewers (14.35m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and adults 18-49 (3.7/10).

"CSI" DELIVERS LARGEST AUDIENCE AND MATCHES BEST DEMO DELIVERIES OF THE SEASON
"The Mentalist" Places First in Viewers and Adults 25-54
"Survivor: Samoa" Sweeps Its 8:00 PM Time Slot
CBS Wins Night in Viewers with its Largest Thursday Audience of the Season

With its largest Thursday audience of the season, CBS won the night in viewers and adults 25-54 as a result of strong performances from SURVIVOR: SAMOA, CSI (conclusion of week-long trilogy) and THE MENTALIST, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Nov. 12.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA won its time period in households (7.5/12), viewers (12.94m), adults 25-54 (4.9/12) and adults 18-49 (4.0/11). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR: SAMOA was up +3% in households (from 7.3/11), +4% in adults 25-54 (from 4.7/12), +8% in adults 18-49 (from 3.7/10) and added +500,000 viewers (from 12.44m, +4%). This matches SURVIVOR: SAMOA's best delivery this season in viewers and was the second best adult 18-49 performance.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION (conclusion of trilogy) won its time period in households (10.9/17) and viewers (17.38m); it finished second in adults 25-54 (5.4/12) and adults 18-49 (4.1/10). Compared to last week, CSI was up +12% in households (from 9.7/15), +13% in adults 25-54 (from 4.8/11), +17% in adults 18-49 (from 3.5/09) and added +1.78m viewers (from 15.60m, +11%). This was CSI's best delivery in viewers since March 5, 2009 and matches season highs in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

THE MENTALIST won its time period in households (10.4/18), viewers (16.17m), adults 25-54 (4.9/13) and was second in adults 18-49 (3.6/10).

For the night, CBS was first in households (9.6/15), viewers (15.50m), adults 25-54 (5.1/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.9/10). This marks CBS's largest Thursday viewer delivery of the season, best adults 25-54 delivery and matches its best adults 18-49 performance.

CBS PRESS RELEASE:
CBS WINS EVERY HALF HOUR IN VIEWERS ON THURSDAY AND PLACES FIRST IN ADULTS 25-54

"The Mentalist" Wins Its Time Period in Adults 18-49 for the First Time This Season and Posts Largest Margin of Victory in Viewers and Adults 25-54

"Survivor: Samoa" Wins Time Period in All Key Measures; Posts Gains in Viewers Over Last Week and the Same Week Last Year

CBS won every half hour in viewers, placed first in adults 25-54 while THE MENTALIST won its time period in adults 18-49 for the first time this season, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Nov. 5.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA won its time period in households (7.3/11), viewers (12.44m), adults 25-54 (4.7/12) and adults 18-49 (3.7/10). Compared to last week, SURVIVOR: SAMOA was up +6% in households (from 6.9/11), +2% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/11), even in adults 18-49 and added +250,000 viewers (from 12.19m, +2%). Compared to the same night last year ("Survivor: Gabon"), SURVIVOR added +420,000 viewers (from 12.02m, +4%).

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION won its time period in households (9.7/15), viewers (15.60m), finished second in adults 25-54 (4.8/11) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (3.5/09). Compared to last week, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was up +5% in households (from 9.2/14), +2% in adults 25-54 (from 4.7/11), +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.4/08) and added +360,000 viewers (from 15.24m, +2%).

THE MENTALIST won its time period in households (10.4/18), viewers (16.21m), adults 25-54 (4.9/13) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10). THE MENTALIST posted its largest margin of victory this season over "Private Practice" with first run episodes in households (+4.4 rtg pts), viewers (+7.10m) and adults 25-54 (+1.1 rtg pts) and beat "Private Practice" in adults 18-49 for the first time ever (+0.2 rtg pts). THE MENTALIST was Thursday's top program in viewers.

For the night, CBS was first in households (9.1/15), viewers (14.75m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.6/10, -0.1 behind ABC).

Extracted from a CBS Press Release:

“  THE MENTALIST was second in households (9.7/16), viewers (15.53m), adults 25-54 (4.9/12) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (3.6/09, with ABC). THE MENTALIST tied "Private Practice" with both airing first run episodes for the first time ever and posted its largest margin of victory this season with first run episodes in households (+3.6 rtg pts), viewers (+6.36m) and adults 25-54 (+1.1 rtg pts).”

CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54
All Three Programs Post Week-to-Week Increases in Viewers and Adults 18-49
"Survivor: Samoa" Delivers Largest Audience of the Season and Wins its Time Period in all Key Measures for the Third Consecutive Week
"CSI" Places First in Viewers with Across-the-Board Increases
"The Mentalist" Wins Time Period in Viewers and Adults 25-54

CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers and adults 25-54 as SURVIVOR: SAMOA, CSI and THE MENTALIST all posted week-to-week increases in viewers and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Oct. 15.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA was first in households (7.0/11), viewers (11.78m), adults 25-54 (4.5/12) and adults 18-49 (3.5/10) for the third consecutive week. This is SURVIVOR SAMOA's largest audience this season. Compared to last week, SURVIVOR was up +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.4/10), even in both households and adults 25-54 and added +90,000 viewers (from 11.69m, +1%).

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in households (9.7/15), viewers (15.38m), second in adults 25-54 (5.0/12) and adults 18-49 (3.6/09). Compared to last week, CSI: was up +4% in both households (from 9.3/14) and adults 25-54 (from 4.8/11), +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.5/09) and added +480,000 viewers (from 14.90m, +3%).

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.7/16), viewers (15.08m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.5/10). Compared to last week, THE MENTALIST was up +3% in households (from 9.4/16), +4% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/12), +6% in adults 18-49 (from 3.3/09) and added +380,000 viewers (from 14.70m, +3%).

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.8/14), viewers (14.08m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.6/10).

CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54
"Survivor: Samoa" Delivers Its Largest Audience
"CSI" First in Viewers
"The Mentalist" Wins in Viewers and Adults 25-54

CBS placed first on Thursday in viewers and adults 25-54 as SURVIVOR: SAMOA delivered its largest audience, CSI placed first in viewers and THE MENTALIST placed first in viewers and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Oct. 8.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA was first in households (7.0/11), viewers (11.69m), adults 25-54 (4.5/12) and adults 18-49 (3.4/10) for the second consecutive week. This is SURVIVOR: SAMOA's largest audience this season.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in households (9.3/14), viewers (14.90m), second in adults 25-54 (4.8/11) and averaged a 3.5/09 in adults 18-49.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (9.4/16), viewers (14.70m), adults 25-54 (4.6/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.3/09). THE MENTALIST beat NBC and ABC combined in viewers (vs. 14.34m, +3%).

For the night, CBS was first in households (8.5/14), viewers (13.77m), adults 25-54 (4.6/12) and second in adults 18-49 (3.4/09).

CBS Press Release:
CBS WINS THURSDAY IN VIEWERS CAPTURING EVERY HALF HOUR
"Survivor: Samoa" Places First in Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49
"CSI" Tops "Grey's Anatomy" in Viewers
"The Mentalist" Out Delivers the Season Premiere of "Private Practice" and Posts Across-the-Board Gains Over Last Week's Premiere

CBS won the second Thursday of the new season in viewers, winning every half hour behind SURVIVOR: SAMOA, CSI and THE MENTALIST, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Oct. 1.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA was first in households (6.9/11), viewers (11.54m), adults 25-54 (4.7/13) and tied for first in adults 18-49 (3.7/11, with ABC). Compared to last week's broadcast, SURVIVOR: SAMOA was up +3% in households (from 6.7/11), +2% in adults 25-54 (from 4.6/12) and even in adults 18-49.

CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION was first in viewers (15.94m), tied for first in households (9.9/16, with ABC) and second in both adults 25-54 (5.3/13) and adults 18-49 (4.1/11).

THE MENTALIST was first in households (10.1/17) and viewers (15.75m) and second in adults 25-54 (4.9/13) and adults 18-49 (3.8/11). Compared to last week, THE MENTALIST was up +6% in both households (from 9.5/16) and adults 18-49 (from 3.6/10), +2% in adults 25-54 (from 4.8/12) and added +680,000 viewers (from 15.07m, +5%).

For the night, CBS was first in households (9.0/15), viewers (14.41m), second in adults 25-54 (5.0/13) and adults 18-49 (3.9/11).

CBS Press Release:
THE SEASON PREMIERE OF "THE MENTALIST" ON ITS NEW NIGHT IMPROVES LAST YEAR'S TIME PERIOD
"Survivor: Samoa" Posts Week-to-Week Increases in Adults 18-49 and Maintains Viewer Delivery Against Tougher Competition
The Premiere of "CSI" Improves on Last Season's Finale
CBS a Solid Second on Thursday in Viewers and Key Demographics

The second season premiere of THE MENTALIST on its new night improved the 10:00-11:00 PM year ago time period premiere of "Eleventh Hour" and the second episode of SURVIVOR: SAMOA increased last week's adults 18-49 ratings and maintained viewers against stronger competition, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, Sept. 24.

SURVIVOR: SAMOA (P) was second in households (6.7/11), viewers (11.66m), adults 25-54 (4.6/12) and adults 18-49 (3.7/11). Compared to last week's broadcast, SURVIVOR: SAMOA was up +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.6/11), even in adults 25-54 and matched last week's viewers delivery.

At 9:00 PM, CSI: (P) was second in households (9.7/15), viewers (16.01m), adults 25-54 (5.4/13) and adults 18-49 (4.1/10). Compared to last year's finale (on May 14, 2009), CSI: was up +4% in households (from 9.3/15), +15% in adults 25-54 (from 4.7/11), +17% in adults 18-49 (from 3.5/09) and added +1.17m viewers (from 14.84m, +8%).

Editors: CSI premiered three weeks into the season last year with a major cliffhanger (Warrick's death) on a less competitive night.

At 10:00 PM, THE MENTALIST (P) was second in households (9.5/16), viewers (15.07m), adults 25-54 (4.8/12) and adults 18-49 (3.6/10). Compared to the time period premiere last year ("Eleventh Hour" on October 9, 2008), THE MENTALIST was up +32% in households (from 7.2/12), +17% in adults 25-54 (from 4.1/10), +13% in adults 18-49 (from 3.2/09) and added +3.67m viewers (from 11.40m, +32%).

For the night, CBS was second in households (8.7/14), viewers (14.25m), adults 25-54 (4.9/12) and adults 18-49 (3.8/10).