An Easy Ratings Victory for American Idol

The saving of Michael Lynche dominated the ratings last night. A full look at the evening's figures follows...

8 p.m.
Human Target: 7.7 million viewers
The New Adventures of Old Christine: 6.1 million/Accidentally on Purpose: 6.2 million
Minute to Win It: 5.9 million
Modern Family rerun: 5.1 million/The Middle rerun: 5.1 million
America's Next Top Model: 3.35 million

9 p.m.
American Idol results: 19.7 million
Criminal Minds: 12.5 million
Law & Order: SVU rerun: 4.9 million
Modern Family rerun: 5 million/Cougar Town rerun: 3.7 million
Fly Girls: 1.4 million/High Society: 1 million

10 p.m.
CSI: NY: 10.6 million
Law & Order: SVU: 8.35 million
Ugly Betty: 4 million

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