Ratings: Broadcast Finals for February 25, 2013

In recent weeks, THE BACHELOR had been hot and gaining momentum towards the season finale. Monday night, things cooled of a little. The dating reality series drew 9.2 million viewers and a 2.9 demo rating, down slightly from last week. However, I am confident that the momentum will pick back up next week.

CASTLE had an easy time of winning the 10 p.m. hour. It's 10.8 million viewers and 2.3 demo was no match for a repeat of HAWAII FIVE-0 and the usual depressed DECEPTION. CASTLE is a sure lock for another season, however ABC should start thinking about using the prime post DWTS/BACHELOR lead in to start grooming a new series next season.

- HIMYM and 2BG were the top shows in the A18-49 ratings, with a 3.3 rating.
- 90210 was under 600,000 viewers for the second straight week. CW Mondays are a train wreak.
- Deception was up slightly, in total viewers, from last week.

For the night:

ABC - 9.7 million viewers, 2.7 rating in Adults 18-49.

FOX - 8.7 million viewers, 2.6 rating in Adults 18-49.

CBS - 8.3 million viewers, 2.5 rating in Adults 18-49.

NBC - 4.9 million viewers, 1.9 rating in Adults 18-49.

CW - 0.8 million viewers, 0.4 rating in Adults 18-49.

Time	Net	Program	Viewers*	Demo	+/-
8:00	ABC	The Bachelor	9.23	2.9
10:00	ABC	Castle	10.77	2.3	+17%
8:00	CBS	How I Met Your Mother	8.59	3.3
8:30	CBS	Rules Of Engagement	7.89	2.7	-8%
9:00	CBS	2 Broke Girls	10.41	3.3	+32%
9:30	CBS	Mike & Molly	9.79	2.7	-6%
10:00	CBS	Hawaii Five-O [R]	6.48	1.4	-34%
8:00	CW	The Carrie Diaries	1.00	0.4
9:00	CW	90210	0.58	0.3	-42%
8:00	FOX	Bones	8.77	2.3
9:00	FOX	The Following	8.58	2.8	-2%
8:00	NBC	The Biggest Loser	5.75	2.2
10:00	NBC	Deception	3.28	1.2	-43%

* - in millions