Primetime Ratings: 'People's Choice Awards' Up Slightly

ABC's lineup returns up to win night in demo; CBS first in total viewers

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/10/2013 11:45:28 AM

CBS' broadcast of the 39th Annual People's Choice Awards on Wednesday rebounded slightly from last year's lowest-rated show, rising a tenth to a 2.6 rating with adults 18-49, according to Nielsen overnight numbers. Earlier, the special I Get That a Lot was down 13% from its broadcast last year to a 2.0. CBS finished in second for the night (but first in total viewers) with an overall 2.4 rating/6 share.

ABC was first in the demo with a 2.6/7, returning its lineup from holiday break to gains across the board. The Middle rose 14% to a 2.4 and The Neighbors improved 25% to a 2.0. Modern Family was up 12% to a 4.7 and Suburgatory was up 23% to a 2.7. Drama Nashville also rose a tenth to a 2.0.

NBC finished third with a 1.9/5. Whitney fell 22% to a 1.4 and Guys With Kids dropped 24% to a 1.3. Law & Order: SVU was down 5% to a 2.1 and Chicago Fire was off by 8% to a 2.2.

Fox came in fourth, airing the special Stars in Danger: The High Dive, which drew a 1.3.

The CW (0.4/1) aired repeats.