TV Ratings Report: A Very Strong Following

Airing after one of the most exciting Conference Championship games in recent memory helped The Following Season 2 get off to a strong start last night, as the Kevin Bacon-anchored drama set a series high among young adult.

It earned a 4.4 rating for 18-49-year olds, a 38 percent increase over last year's premiere.

The real test, however, will come after tonight's second episode...

8 p.m.
The Bachelor special: 3.9 million viewers
Bridesmaids: 3.2 million
The Good Wife rerun: 4.4 million

9 p.m.
Revenge: 5.3 million
The Mentalist rerun: 4.5 million

10 p.m.
Criminal Minds rerun: 6.1 million
Betrayal: 3.3 million
The Following: 11.2 million

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