Ratings: Broadcast Finals for May 8, 2013

AMERICAN IDOL and THE VOICE went head-to-head and the once dominant IDOL, barely edged VOICE in the A18-49 demographic, 2.9 to 2.8. For IDOL, the ratings were flat from the week before.

THE VOICE, with its 3rd edition of the week, rose 3.3 million viewers and 65% from last weeks clip show. The extra ratings boost also pushed NBC above ABC on the night's network averages.

CBS had a very stable night, finishing 2nd in both categories. The variance through the night was less than 10%. Survivor closes up shop on Sunday, while the two dramas end the season next week.

ABC, as a whole, was down from last week. Both new comedies posted smaller audience retensions from their lead ins. Both look to be doomed to one and done seasons.

Wednesday Night Network Averages:

FOX - 11.1 million viewers, 2.9 rating in Adults 18-49

CBS - 9.8 million viewers, 2.2 rating in Adults 18-49

NBC - 7.6 million viewers, 2.2 rating in Adults 18-49

ABC - 6.1 million viewers, 2.0 rating in Adults 18-49

CW - 2.3 million viewers, 1.0 rating in Adults 18-49

Time	Net	Program	Viewers*	A18-49	+/-
8:00	ABC	The Middle	6.80	1.8
8:30	ABC	The Family Tools	4.48	1.2	-34%
9:00	ABC	Modern Family	9.02	3.3	+101%
9:30	ABC	How to Live with your Parents	5.90	2.0	-35%
10:00	ABC	Nashville	5.27	1.7	-11%
8:00	CBS	Survivor	9.51	2.6
9:00	CBS	Criminal Minds	10.08	2.5	+6%
10:00	CBS	CSI	9.82	2.2	-3%
8:00	CW	Arrow	2.62	0.9
9:00	CW	Supernatural	2.07	1.0	-21%
8:00	FOX	American Idol	11.11	2.9
8:00	NBC	The Voice	8.92	2.8
9:00	NBC	Law & Order: SVU	6.91	1.9	-23%
10:00	NBC	Chicago Fire	6.89	1.8	even

* - in millions