Philbin returns to hosting nation's top-rated show during summer doldrums

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for June 26-July 2. Top 20 listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An X in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

1. (33) "America's Got Talent," NBC, 11.0 million viewers.

2. (6) "Without a Trace," CBS, 10.9 million viewers.

3. (8) "CSI: Miami," CBS, 10.8 million viewers.

4. (3) "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 10.6 million viewers.

5. (11) "House," Fox, 9.9 million viewers.

6. (18) "CSI: NY," CBS, 9.2 million viewers.

7. (16) "Two and a Half Men," CBS, 8.9 million viewers.

8. (56) "So You Think You Can Dance," (Wednesday), Fox, 8.8 million viewers.

9. (56) "So You Think You Can Dance," (Thursday), Fox, 8.5 million viewers.

10. (50) "CBS Sunday Movie: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days," CBS, 8.4 million viewers.

11. (35) "Law & Order," NBC, 8.4 million viewers.

12. (15) "NCIS," CBS, 8.3 million viewers.

13. (X) "Fox NASCAR Nextel Cup," Fox, 8.2 million viewers.

14. (23) "60 Minutes," CBS, 8.2 million viewers.

15. (28) "Criminal Minds," CBS, 8.1 million viewers.

16. (97) "Hell's Kitchen," Fox, 8.0 million viewers.

17. (19) "Cold Case," CBS, 7.8 million viewers.

18. (33) "New Adventures of Old Christine," CBS, 7.6 million viewers.

19. (X) "48 Hours Mystery," CBS, 7.5 million viewers.

20. (44) "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," NBC, 7.2 million viewers.

UPDATED: Please read and follow our commenting policy:
  • This is a family newspaper, please use a kind and respectful tone.
  • No profanity, hate speech or personal attacks. No off-topic remarks.
  • No disinformation about current events.
  • We will remove any comments — or commenters — that do not follow this commenting policy.