Courtesy of a CBS press release:
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NCIS AND THE MENTALIST LEAD CBS TO TUESDAY WIN IN VIEWERS AND ADULTS 25-54
Time Period-Winning Dramas Are the Top Two Programs of the Night

NCIS and THE MENTALIST, delayed one-hour due to CBS News' coverage of President Obama's press conference, delivered Tuesday's two largest audiences for entertainment programming, leading CBS to a nightly win in viewers and adults 25-54 according to Nielsen updated live plus same day ratings for March 24.

At 9:00 PM, NCIS at 9:00 PM was first in households (11.2/17), viewers (17.83m), adults 25-54 (5.6/12) and adults 18-49 (4.0/10). This is NCIS's best delivery in households and viewers since February 24, 2009, best adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 performances since January 27, 2009.

At 10:00 PM, THE MENTALIST was first in households (11.2/18), viewers (17.62m), adults 25-54 (5.4/13) and second in adults 18-49 (3.9/10). This is THE MENTALIST's best delivery in households, viewers and adults 25-54 since February 17, 2009 and adults 18-49 since February 10, 2009.

From 9:00-11:00 PM, CBS was first in households (11.2/18), viewers (17.73m), adults 25-54 (5.5/13) and second in adults 18-49 (3.9/10, -0.2 behind NBC).

Tags: Ratings, S01E17, The Mentalist

Overnight/fast national ratings for March 17th's "Bloodshot":

The Mentalist was #2 in viewers (15.39 million), #2 in Households (9.8/15) and #3 in A18-49 (3.2/8).

Source: pifeedback.com, zap2it.com

Ratings catch up for recent reruns...

For the repeat of Red John's Friends on March 03rd, 09:
Viewers: #2, 12.76 million; A18-49: #3, 2.7/ 7

For the repeat of Red Handed on March 10th, 09:
Viewers: #2, 14.25 million; A18-49: #3, 2.8/ 7

For the special repeat broadcast The Thin Red Line on Saturday March 14th, 09:
Viewers: #1, 7.24 million; A18-49: #2t, 1.2/ 4

Source: pifeedback.com

Tags: Ratings, S01E16, S01E11, S01E06, S01E08, The Mentalist

Overnight/fast national ratings for February 17th's "Scarlett Fever":

The Mentalist was #2 in viewers (18.26 million), #2 in Households (11.4/17) and #3 in A18-49 (3.8/9). This episode of The Mentalist was the #1 scripted series of the night, besting stablemate NCIS.

The show was up against American Idol this week and it's performance was slightly stronger than the last time they went head to head on Jan 13th.

Source: pifeedback.com, zap2it.com

Tags: Ratings, S01E15, The Mentalist

Courtesy of a CBS Press Release:

"THE MENTALIST" -- LARGEST AUDIENCE EVER AND CBS'S BEST VIEWER PERFORMANCE IN THE TIME PERIOD IN 14 YEARS
"The Mentalist" Tops "Fringe" in Adults 18-49

"Without a Trace" Hits Season High Deliveries in Key Demos

CBS's Most Competitive Position Ever in Viewers on an "American Idol" Tuesday

THE MENTALIST delivered its largest audience ever, 19.7 million viewers, leading CBS to its most competitive finish in viewers ever on an "American Idol" Tuesday, according to Nielsen updated live plus same day ratings for Feb. 10.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (12.0/18), viewers (19.70m), adults 25-54 (6.2/14) and second in adults 18-49 (4.2/10).

Compared to the last first run episode (on Jan. 13, 2009), THE MENTALIST was up +9% in households (from 11.0/16), +11% in both adults 25-54 (from 5.6/12) and adults 18-49 (from 3.8/09), +13% in adults 18-34 (2.6/07 from 2.3/06) and added +1.63m viewers (from 18.07m, +9%). This is THE MENTALIST's best delivery ever in viewers and adults 25-54, matches the show's best adults 18-49 and adults 18-34 performances. THE MENTALIST topped "Fringe" in adults 18-49 (4.2/10 vs. 4.1/10).

This is CBS's best viewer performance in this time slot with a regularly scheduled program at 9:00 PM since Feb. 28, 1995 (CBS TUESDAY MOVIE "Children of the Dust").

NCIS was second in households (11.3/17), viewers (18.03m), adults 25-54 (5.4/13) and adults 18-49 (3.7/10).

WITHOUT A TRACE was first in households (8.9/15), viewers (14.31m), tied for first in adults 25-54 (4.6/11, with NBC) and second in adults 18-49 (3.4/09). Compared to last week, WITHOUT A TRACE was up +14% in households (from 7.8/13), +24% in adults 25-54 (from 3.7/09), +26% in adults 18-49 (from 2.7/07) and added +2.15m viewers (from 12.16m, +18%). This is WITHOUT A TRACE's season high deliveries in adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

For the night, CBS was first in households (10.7/17), second in viewers (17.35m, -0.29m behind FOX), adults 25-54 (5.4/13) and tied for second in adults 18-49 (3.8/10, with NBC).

This is the first time CBS beat FOX in household ratings on an "American Idol" Tuesday since Feb. 25, 2003 and the smallest difference in viewers ever.

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Tags: Ratings, S01E14, The Mentalist

For the February 3rd, 2009 rebroadcast of The Mentalist episode "Flame Red":

According to the final live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was FIRST in households (9.0/14), viewers (14.438m) and THIRD in adults 18-49 (2.9/7).

This repeat episode of The Mentalist was, once again up against a brand new episode of Fringe (with it's American Idol lead-in) and yet still attracted the most, overall viewers for it's time period. It was, also, the #1 scripted show of the evening.

(Source: pifeedback.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E09, The Mentalist

Reminder: An encore presentation of The Mentalist episode 10 "Red Brick and Ivy is being broadcast on a special date and time - February 1st, 2009:

"Flame Red" - Patrick Jane suspects the only surviving member of a National Guard unit of murdering his friends, and goes undercover to prove it, on a rebroadcast of THE MENTALIST, Tuesday, Feb. 3 (9:00-10:01 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. (Originally broadcast 12/2/08)

Full description and cast info is available in The Mentalist Episode Guide. Join us in The Mentalist Fan Forum for friendly discussion of the episode!

Tags: Ratings, S01E09, The Mentalist

For the February 1st, 2009 rebroadcast of The Mentalist episode "Red Brick And Ivy":

According to the final live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was SECOND in households (4.5/7), viewers (6.791m) and THIRD in adults 18-49 (1.3/3).

This broadcast was up against the Super Bowl related broadcasts on NBC.

(Source: pifeedback.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E10, The Mentalist

For the January 27th, 2009 rebroadcast of The Mentalist episode "Seeing Red":

According to the final live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was FIRST in households (9.6/14), viewers (15.226m) and THIRD in adults 18-49 (2.9/7).

It's worth noting that this repeat episode of The Mentalist was up against a brand new episode of Fringe (with it's American Idol lead-in) and yet still attracted the most, overall viewers.

(Source: pifeedback.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E07, The Mentalist

For the January 20th, 2009 REPEAT broadcast of The Mentalist episode 5 "Redwood":

According to the final live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was FIRST in households (6.7/11), viewers (10.58m) and SECOND in adults 18-49 (2.6/7). These ratings are comparable to the previous repeat broadcast on December 23rd, 2008.


(Source: pifeedback.com & tvbythenumbers.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E05, The Mentalist

The special broadcast of The Mentalist episode 13 "Paint It Red", whiched aired on January 18th, 2009, was #1 in viewers (16.38 M), Household (10.0/17) and in the A18-49 demo (4.6/12) for it's time period. In fact, it was the #1 scripted show of the evening! The A18-49 demo rating of 4.6/12 was, also, a series high.

Source: pifeedback.com, thrfeed.com

Tags: Ratings, S01E13, The Mentalist

CBS's freshman hit THE MENTALIST holds steady with over 18 million viewers, airing opposite season premiere of FOX juggernaut American Idol, according to Nielsen final live plus same day ratings for Tuesday, Jan. 13.

THE MENTALIST was second in households (11/16), viewers (18.06m) and adults 18-49 (3.8/9).


Source: pifeedback.com

Tags: Ratings, S01E12, The Mentalist

"THE MENTALIST" SEES ANOTHER SERIES HIGH ?19.62 MILLION VIEWERS: "The Mentalist" Posts CBS's Largest Audience in the Time Period Since 1995

CBS's freshman hit THE MENTALIST delivered nearly 20 million viewers, the largest audience ever for the first year drama, while NCIS posted its second largest audience ever, according to Nielsen updated live plus same day ratings for Tuesday, Jan. 6.

THE MENTALIST was first in households (12.2/18), viewers (19.62m), adults 25-54 (5.9/13) and second in adults 18-49 (4.0/10). THE MENTALIST was up +5% in households (from 11.6/18) and added +310,000 viewers (from 19.31m, +2%) compared to the last first run episode (on Dec. 16, 2008). These are series highs in both households and viewers, the second best delivery ever in adults 25-54 (behind the Dec. 16, 2008 broadcast) and matches the second best delivery in adults 18-49.

This is the third consecutive first run broadcast of THE MENTALIST to score a series high in viewers. It is also CBS's largest audience for a first run regularly scheduled program in this time period since February 28, 1995 (CBS TUESDAY MOVIE: "Children of the Dust" Part 2).


Source: CBS Press Release

Tags: Ratings, S01E11, The Mentalist

For the Dec. 23rd, 2008 REPEAT broadcast of The Mentalist episode 4 "Ladies In Red":

According to the final live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was FIRST in households (6.6/11), viewers (10.67m) and adults 18-49 (2.1/6). It was also the most viewed show for the entire evening, besting a repeat episode of stablemate NCIS (10.59m viewers).

(Source: pifeedback.com & tvbythenumbers.com)

As a side note: "According to Nielsen, the scripted show that averaged the highest percentage of U.S homes all year was ... CBS' new drama "The Mentalist.""

Source: http://www.thrfeed.com/2008/12/nielsens-year-e.html

Tags: Ratings, S01E04, The Mentalist

The Mentalist Episode 10 "Red Brick And Ivy" ratings for the night of December 16th, 2008:

A RECORD-SETTING NIGHT FOR CBS AS THE NETWORK DELIVERS ITS LARGEST TUESDAY AUDIENCE SINCE 1995

"The Mentalist," the Season's Number One New Show, Shatters Its Previous Highs in All Measures

" At 9:00 PM, THE MENTALIST won its time slot in households (11.6/18), viewers (19.31m), adults 25-54 (6.1/14) and second in adults 18-49 (4.2/11). This is the best delivery ever for THE MENTALIST in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49. This is the second consecutive first-run broadcast THE MENTALIST to hit series highs in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49. This is CBS's largest audience for a first-run regularly scheduled program in this time period since Feb. 28, 1995 (CBS TUESDAY MOVIE: "Children of the Dust" Part 2). "

(source: CBS Press Release)

Tags: Ratings, S01E10, The Mentalist

For it's time period on December 9th, 2008 The Mentalist's repeat broadcast of episode 3 "Red Tide" was first in households (9.0/14), viewers (13.65m), second in adults 25-54 (4.0/09) and adults 18-49 (2.8/07). Compared to the first run broadcast of this episode (on October 14, 2008), the rebroadcast delivered 96% of the first run household ratings, 91% of viewers, 85% of adults 25-54 and 82% of adults 18-49.

(Source: CBS Press Release)

In related news, for the period of December 1st to December 7th, The Mentalist was the #1 most watched show of the week! The Mentalist is the first freshman series to hit #1 since ABC's Desperate Housewives in 2005.

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/industryNews/idUSTRE4B914120081210

Tags: Ratings, S01E03, The Mentalist

Freshman hit THE MENTALIST delivered its largest audience of the season (18.74m) and beat "Fringe" in adults 18-49 for the third time in four weeks, according to Nielsen updated live plus same day ratings for Tuesday, Dec. 2.

THE MENTALIST won its time slot in households (11.6/18), viewers (18.74m), adults 25-54 (5.4/12) and was tied for first in adults 18-49 (3.8/09, with NBC). Compared to last week, THE MENTALIST was up +20% in households (from 9.7/15), +8% in adults 25-54 (from 5.0/11), +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.7/09) and added +2.81m viewers (from 15.93m, +18%). This is THE MENTALIST's best delivery in households and viewers. This is also the first time this season THE MENTALIST outdelivered its NCIS lead-in in both households and viewers.

(Source: CBS Press Release)

UPDATE 12/12/08: In related news, for the period of December 1st to December 7th, The Mentalist was the #1 most watched show of the week! The Mentalist is the first freshman series to hit #1 since ABC's Desperate Housewives in 2005.

Source: http://www.reuters.com/article/industryNews/idUSTRE4B914120081210

Tags: Ratings, S01E09, The Mentalist

According to the final live+same day ratings, at 9:00 PM on November 25th 2008, The Mentalist episode 8 "The Thin Red Line" was #2 in households (9.7/15), viewers (15.9m) and adults 18-49 (3.7/9). The first place slot went to ABC's Dancing With The Stars while FOX's Fringe held a very distant 3rd.

Tags: Ratings, S01E08, The Mentalist

The November 21st, 2008 9:00PM ET rebroadcast of The Mentalist episode 2 "Red Hair And Silver Tape" brought in impressive numbers!

According to the preliminary live+same day ratings for it's time slot, The Mentalist was FIRST in households (7.5/13), viewers (11.62m) and adults 18-49 (2.4/7). It was also the most viewed show for the entire evening, besting first run episodes of stablemates Ghost Whisperer and Numb3rs.

(Source: pifeedback.com, Zap2It.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E02, The Mentalist

According to the final live+same day ratings, at 9:00 PM on November 18th 2008, The Mentalist episode 7 "Seeing Red" was second in households (9.8/15), viewers (15.84m) and adults 25-54 (5.1/11, -0.2 behind ABC) while averaging a 3.5/09 in adults 18-49.

The Mentalist continues to be the only bona fide new hit of the season.

(Source: CBS press release)

Tags: Ratings, S01E07, The Mentalist

"Freshman hit THE MENTALIST won its time slot in adults 25-54 (5.5/12), adults 18-49 (4.0/10) and tied for first in viewers (16.52m, with ABC). This is the first time THE MENTALIST topped a first-run episode of "Fringe" in adults 18-49 (vs. 3.8/09, +5%). Compared to the last episode (October 28, 2008), THE MENTALIST was up +2% in adults 25-54 (from 5.4/12), +3% in adults 18-49 (from 3.9/09) and added +450,000 viewers (from 16.07m, +3%).

THE MENTALIST has finished first in its time slot in adults 25-54 for the fifth consecutive broadcast, first in adults 18-49 for the second broadcast in a row. THE MENTALIST posted series highs for the second consecutive broadcast in viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49."

(Source: CBS press release)

Tags: Ratings, S01E06, The Mentalist

The Mentalist garnered series high ratings for episode 5, “Redwood”, according Nielsen overnight data for the evening of October 28th, 2008. Attracting 16.07 million Live+Same Day viewers, it came in #2 in it’s time period and tied for #1 in the coveted 18-49 demographic with a score of 3.9/9.

Previous ratings are as follows;

Episode 1 (09/23/08): 15.60 M Viewers(#2), 3.5/9 A18-49 Demo(#3)
Episode 2 (09/30/08): 15.48 M Viewers(#1), 3.6/9 A18-49 Demo(#3)
Episode 3 (10/14/08): 14.94 M Viewers(#1), 3.4/8 A18-49 Demo(#2)
Episode 4 (10/21/08): 15.28 M Viewers(#2), 3.4/9 A18-49 Demo(#3)

(Source: pifeedback.com)

Tags: Ratings, S01E01, S01E02, S01E03, S01E04, S01E05, The Mentalist