Ratings: Broadcast Finals for August 16, 2012
Despite being the only network with repeat programming all three hours, CBS took the night in total viewers and tied FOX for the 18-49 demographic ratings lead. THE BIG BANG THEORY was the top program of the night with 8 million viewers, while BIG BROTHER had its best ratings since the season premiere last month.FOX generated minimal interest with its preseason football game, but did sustain a 1.7 demo rating for the night.
| Time | Net | Program | Viewers* | Demo | +/- |
| 8:00 | ABC | Wipeout | 5.220 | 1.6 | |
| 9:00 | ABC | Time Machine Chefs | 3.170 | 1.1 | -39.27% |
| 10:00 | ABC | Rookie Blue | 4.790 | 1.1 | -8.24% |
| 8:00 | CBS | The Big Bang Theory [R] | 8.030 | 2.1 | |
| 8:30 | CBS | Two and a Half Men [R] | 6.650 | 1.8 | -17.19% |
| 9:00 | CBS | Big Brother | 6.130 | 2.2 | -7.82% |
| 10:00 | CBS | Person of Interest [R] | 4.710 | 1.0 | -23.16% |
| 8:00 | CW | Oh Sit! | 0.850 | 0.3 | |
| 9:00 | CW | The Next | 0.840 | 0.3 | -1.18% |
| 8:00 | FOX | NFL Preaseason Football | 4.750 | 1.7 | |
| 8:00 | NBC | The Office [R] | 2.400 | 0.7 | |
| 8:30 | NBC | Parks & Rec [R] | 1.900 | 0.7 | -20.83% |
| 9:00 | NBC | Saving Hope | 3.300 | 0.6 | 73.68% |
| 10:00 | NBC | Rock Center | 4.200 | 1.0 | 27.27% |
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