'America's Got Talent' is the top program for the second straight night

Fast National ratings for Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008

NBC showcased more "Talent" Wednesday night and got another comfortable ratings victory as a result.

For the night, NBC averaged a 5.6 rating/9 share, beating second-place FOX, 3.9/6, by close to 3 million viewers. CBS finished third at 3.5/5. ABC's 2.4/4 was good enough for fourth, and The CW trailed at 0.7/1.

NBC led among adults 18-49 as well, drawing a 2.3 rating in the advertisers' favored demographic. FOX took second with a 1.8. CBS, 1.4, came in third, followed by ABC, 1.1, and The CW, 0.5.

"America's Got Talent," 6.3/11, put NBC on top at 8 p.m. CBS' "Greatest American Dog" and FOX's "Bones" rerun tied for second in households at 3.7/6, although CBS had a small edge in total viewers. "Wife Swap" earned a 2.4/4 for ABC. The CW aired an "America's Next Top Model" repeat.

"America's Got Talent" improved slightly to 6.6/10 at 9 p.m. CBS took sole possession of second with "Criminal Minds," 4.5/7. A second "Bones" drew a 4.1/6 for FOX. ABC's "Supernanny" rerun held steady, keeping the network ahead of The CW and its "Girlicious" rerun.

NBC held its lead at 10 p.m., scoring a 3.8/6 with its coverage of the Democratic National Convention. CBS got a 2.5/4 from its coverage, narrowly beating ABC's 2.4/4.

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