Ratings: Broadcast Finals for May 26, 2013

Believe it or not, there was more original programming (8+ hours) than repeat programming (4 hours) on this Saturday night. Unfortunately, the ratings still reflect a disinterest by the viewing public to stay home on a weekend night and watch TV.

The NHL Playoffs on NBC brought in the highest demo ratings of the night, hitting the 1.1 mark. That bested FOX and its MLB game (0.5) by more than double the ratings. However, when it comes to attracting viewers, CBS still dominates that measured rating.

Saturday Night Network Averages:

NBC - 2.9 million viewers, 1.1 rating in Adults 18-49.

CBS - 4.2 million viewers, 0.6 rating in Adults 18-49.

ABC - 2.5 million viewers, 0.5 rating in Adults 18-49.

FOX - 2.2 million viewers, 0.5 rating in Adults 18-49.

Time	Net	Program	Viewers*	A18-49
8:00	ABC	Bet On Your Baby	2.30	0.5
9:00	ABC	BBQ Cookout Countdown	2.40	0.6
9:00	ABC	Body of Proof [R]	2.90	0.4
8:00	CBS	The Mentalist [R]	3.10	0.4
9:00	CBS	48 Hours [R]	4.11	0.6
10:00	CBS	48 hours [R]	5.15	0.9
8:00	FOX	MLB Baseball	2.30	0.5
8:00	NBC	NHL Playoffs	2.90	1.1

* - in millions