Primetime Ratings: '666 Park Avenue' Has Modest Debut

'Once,' 'Revenge' nearly match series premieres; CBS lineup posts declines

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 10/1/2012 11:35:14 AM

ABC's new supernatural drama 666 Park Avenue got off to a modest start Sunday, averaging a 2.2 rating with adults 18-49 and 7 million viewers, according to Nielsen overnight numbers.

That was down 29% from what the premiere of Pan Am did in the time period a year ago. Leading into 666 Park, the season opener of Revenge drew a 3.2 on its new night, tying Desperate Housewives' year-ago performance in the time slot and down just a tenth from its series premiere.

Once Upon a Time also held up well, decreasing just 5% from its debut last year to a 3.8. Overall, ABC was third with a 2.7 rating/7 share.

With its numbers boosted by NFL overrun, Fox was second with a 4.6/12 for the season premieres of its animation lineup. The Simpsons declined 5% to a 3.7, Bob's Burgers was up 32% from its premiere last March to a 2.5, Family Guy decreased 20% to a 3.3 and American Dad fell 17% to a 2.5.

CBS found itself in fourth place with a 2.1/5. The Amazing Race slipped 17% from its year-ago premiere to a 2.5, The Good Wife declined 18% opposite Revenge to a 1.8, and The Mentalist posted a 2.1 on its new night, down 25% from its year-ago Thursday debut and down 9% from what the canceled CSI: Miami did in the time slot a year ago.

As usual, NBC won Sunday night with a 6.4/16 rating and 16.6 million viewers for its NFL coverage. The New York Giants vs. Philadelphia Eagles game tied its 8.1 rating from last week while Football Night in America slipped a tenth to a 3.6.