Primetime Ratings: 'American Idol' Dips Slightly in Week Two

'Modern Family' falls to season low; 'CSI' rises to season best

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/24/2013 11:36:58 AM

Wednesday's American Idol held mostly steady in week two, losing just 10% from last week's premiere to a 5.4 rating with adults 18-49, according to Nielsen overnight numbers. Fox was easily able to win the night.

ABC and CBS tied for second with an overall 2.4 rating (ABC had a larger share, while CBS had more total viewers). For ABC, The Middle rose 9% to a 2.5 and The Neighbors improved 6% to a 1.9. Modern Family fell 5% to a season-low 4.1 and Suburgatory was even with last week's 2.3. At 10 p.m., Nashville was down 11% to a 1.8.

After a repeat episode, CBS' Criminal Minds was up 3% to a 3.0 and CSI rose 17% to a season-high 2.7.

The CW's Arrow was even with both 18-49s with a 1.1 and 18-34s at a 0.9. Supernatural was also even with 18-49s at 0.9 but down a tenth with 18-34s to a 0.8. The CW again finished ahead of NBC with a 1.0/3.

NBC aired repeats for a 0.8/2.