Ratings: Broadcast Finals for August 14, 2012

AMERICA'S GOT TALENT returns to strong numbers, but not nearly as dominate as it was back in June and July. It only beat FOX and Gordon Ramsey by a half a ratings point in the 18-49 demographic.

ABC should be concerned with the horrid performance by both HAPPY ENDINGS and DON'T TRUST THE B-. Just 1.7 million viewers for the hour, even for repeats, is very bad. ABC may have a rough time this season, especially with the new comedies.

Time	Net	Program	Viewers*	Demo	+/-
8:00	ABC	The Middle [R]	3.240	0.8
8:30	ABC	Last Man Standing [R]	2.650	0.8	-18.21%
9:00	ABC	Happy Endings [R]	1.790	0.6	-44.75%
9:30	ABC	The B- Apt #23 [R]	1.630	0.6	-8.94%
10:00	ABC	NY Med	4.270	1.0	138.55%
8:00	CBS	NCIS [R]	7.290	1.1
9:00	CBS	NCIS: LA [R]	6.400	1.1	-12.21%
10:00	CBS	The Mentalist [R]	5.970	1.1	-6.72%
8:00	CW	Hart of Dixie [R]	0.720	0.3
9:00	CW	The LA Complex	0.520	0.2	-27.78%
8:00	FOX	Hotel Hell	5.090	2.1
9:00	FOX	MasterChef	5.730	2.4	12.57%
8:00	NBC	America's Got Talent	9.970	2.8
10:00	NBC	Stars Earn Stripes [R]	3.800	1.4	-61.89%