Primetime Ratings: 'Fear Factor' Returns Solid; CBS Wins

'Terra Nova' matches series low

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 12/13/2011 11:54:52 AM

The return of reality series Fear Factor was a welcome sight for NBC, as the revived show pulled a 3.4 rating from 8-10 p.m. in the 18-49 demo, according to Nielsen overnight numbers. At 10 p.m., Chelsea Clinton's debut on Rock Center drew a 1.1, up 22% from last week. The network landed in second place with an overall 2.6 rating/7 share.

CBS won the night with a 3.6/9. 2 Broke Girls, airing 30-minutes earlier, saw an 11% drop from last week to a 4.1. Two and a Half Men was down another 8% to a 4.6, while Mike & Molly fell 7% to a 3.9. Hawaii Five-0 drew a 2.8, down 7%.

Fox was in third with a 1.8/4. Terra Nova matched its season low with a 2.1, while House aired a repeat.

ABC aired the special I Want a Dog for Christmas, Charlie Brown! at 8 p.m., which drew a 1.4, while new game show You Deserve It was down another tenth to a 0.9.

The CW aired repeats for an overall 0.5/1, to round out the night.