ABC, FOX split night; 'Gladiators' tanks on NBC

Fast National ratings for Monday, May 12, 2008

"Dancing with the Stars" led ABC to ratings win Monday night, while the return of NBC's "American Gladiators" was punchless against a full slate of competition.

ABC averaged a 9.3 rating/15 share for the night. FOX took second with a 7.5/11, edging CBS' 7.3/11. NBC was well back in fourth with a 3.7/6, and The CW trailed with a 1.8/3.

Thanks to "House," FOX led among adults 18-49 with a 4.5 rating. CBS, 4.0, came in second, beating out ABC, 3.7. NBC averaged 2.2 and The CW 1.2.

"Dancing with the Stars" dominated the 8 p.m. hour with an 11.5/18. "Bones," 5.9/9, put FOX in second. CBS finished third with "The Big Bang Theory," 5.0/8, and "How I Met Your Mother," 5.5/9. The premiere of "American Gladiators" managed only a 2.9/5 for NBC. The CW's "Gossip Girl" brought up the rear.

ABC stayed in front at 9 p.m. with "Dancing," 12.6/19, and "Samantha Who?," 7.5/11. "House" scored a 9.0/13 for FOX (and was the night's top show among adults 18-49). "Two and a Half Men," 8.5/13, and "Rules of Engagement," 6.7/10, kept CBS in third. "American Gladiators" held steady for NBC, and "One Tree Hill" delivered a 1.8/3 for The CW.

"CSI: Miami," 9.0/15, moved CBS to the lead at 10 p.m. The finale of "The Bachelor: London Calling" posted a 6.4/11 for ABC. "Medium" earned a 5.4/9 for NBC.

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