Primetime Ratings: 'The Following' Builds in Week Two

'Bones' hits season high; 'Carrie Diaries' up in target demo

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/29/2013 11:35:05 AM

Fox gained a few more followers for its new drama, as the second episode of The Following drew a 3.3 rating with adults 18-49 on Monday, a tenth higher than its premiere audience last week, according to Nielsen overnight numbers. Its lead-in Bones was up 13% to a season-high 2.6. Fox won the night with an overall 2.9 rating/8 share.

ABC took second with a 2.1/6. The Bachelor was even with last week's 2.5.

NBC finished third with a 1.9/5. The Biggest Loser dropped a tenth to a 2.3 from 8-10 p.m. and Deception held steady with another 1.3.

The CW's The Carrie Diaries was even with 18-49s in its third week with another 0.5, but up two tenths with 18-34s to a 0.7. 90210 was down a tenth with 18-49s to a 0.3 and even with 18-34s with a 0.4.

CBS aired all repeats to finish with a 1.7/4.