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'American Idol' Results in FOX Wednesday Win

Minimal resistance from other networks on the night

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March 27 2008

Fast National ratings for Wednesday, March 26, 2008

FOX once again ruled the airwaves Wednesday, riding "American Idol" to an easy ratings win.

FOX's 10.8 rating/18 share in primetime more than doubled the audience for second-place NBC, which drew a 4.9/9. CBS finished third at 4.5/7, followed by ABC at 4.1/7. The CW finished with a 1.9/3.

Among the adults 18-49 that advertisers chase, FOX's 6.8 rating was far and away the night's best. ABC took second with a 2.0, and CBS and NBC tied for third at 1.8. The CW earned a 1.2.

"The Moment of Truth," 6.5/11, put FOX on top at 8 p.m. A "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" rerun, 4.6/8, came in second for NBC. ABC's "Wife Swap," 4.4/7, beat CBS' "Big Brother" for third, and "America's Next Top Model" delivered a 2.5/4 for The CW.

The "American Idol" results show scored a 15.1/24 for FOX at 9 p.m. CBS moved into second with a "Criminal Minds" rerun, 4.7/7, which beat out a second "Criminal Intent," 4.3/7, on NBC. ABC's "Supernanny" earned a 4.0/7. The CW aired a repeat of Monday's "Girlicious."

NBC took over at 10 p.m. with "Law & Order," 5.7/10. "CSI: NY" drew a 4.9/8 for CBS, good enough to beat the 4.0/7 for "Men in Trees" on ABC.

Ratings information is taken from fast national data, which includes live and same-day DVR viewing. All numbers are preliminary and subject to change.