Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for March 7-13. Top 20 listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.
1. (1) "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 29.4 million viewers.
2. (1) "American Idol," (Tuesday) Fox, 27.7 million viewers.
3. (3) "American Idol," (Wednesday) Fox, 26.9 million viewers.
4. (X) "American Idol," (Monday), Fox, 23.9 million viewers.
5. (7) "Without a Trace," CBS, 23.3 million viewers.
6. (5) "Survivor: Palau," CBS, 21.8 million viewers.
7. (7) "CSI: Miami," CBS, 21.7 million viewers.
8. (21) "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" ABC, 18.4 million viewers.
9. (12) "Two and a Half Men," CBS, 17.4 million viewers.
10. (15) "Cold Case," CBS, 16.6 million viewers.
11. (9) "Everybody Loves Raymond," CBS, 16.3 million viewers.
12. (50) "House," Fox, 16.1 million viewers.
13. (26) "Law & Order: Criminal Intent," NBC, 15.7 million viewers.
14. (19) "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," NBC, 14.7 million viewers.
15. (17) "The Apprentice 3," NBC, 14.1 million viewers.
16. (X) "Jake in Progress," ABC, 14 million viewers.
17. (29) "Crossing Jordan," NBC, 13.3 million viewers.
18. (42) "The Simple Life 3," Fox, 13.3 million viewers.
19. (36) "24," Fox, 13.1 million viewers.
20. (17) "60 Minutes," (Sunday) CBS, 12.6 million viewers.
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