'Big Bang Theory' Tops Thursday Ratings

THE BIG BANG THEORY was Thursday's #1 program in viewers, adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 leading CBS to a nightly win in all key ratings measures, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for Dec. 12.

Editor's Note: In both San Diego and Denver, the NFL Network's coverage of the San Diego Chargers at Denver Broncos aired on the CBS affiliates. CBS ratings are tentative and likely to change.

At 8:00 PM, THE BIG BANG THEORY was #1 in viewers (18.55m), adults 25-54 (6.9/19) and adults 18-49 (5.3/17).  THE BIG BANG THEORY was the night's #1 program in these measures.   

At 8:30PM, THE MILLERS was #1 in viewers (12.04m), adults 25-54 (4.0/10) and adults 18-49 (2.9/09).

At 9PM, THE CRAZY ONES was #1 in viewers (8.92m) and adults 25-54 (3.1/08) and second in adults 18-49 (2.1/06).

At 9:30 PM, TWO AND A HALF MEN #1 in viewers (9.35m) and second in adults 25-54 (3.1/08) and adults 18-49 (2.1/06).

At 10PM, ELEMENTARY was #1 in viewers (9.53m) and second in adults 25-54 (2.7/07) and adults 18-49 (1.8/05).

For the night, CBS was #1 in viewers (11.32m), adults 25-54 (3.7/10) and adults 18-49 (2.7/08).