Preliminary Ratings: Friday 08/10/2018

In a mostly repeat filled night by the broadcast networks, CBS edges out a win, with 3.3 million viewers and a 0.5 rating in Adults 18-49. NBC and ABC both equaled CBS in the A18-49 demographic, but drew just 2.7 million and 2.5 million viewers, respectively. FOX was a tenth of a point behind, in the demo, for fourth place, while also averaging just 1.8 million viewers. The CW was relatively competitive, averaging 1.4 million viewers and a 0.3 demographic rating.

CBS wins the 8 PM hour, as TKO collected 3.2 million viewers and a 0.6 rating in Adults 18-49. NBC's repeat episode of AMERICAN NINJA WARRIOR tied CBS in the demo, but only drew 2.6 million viewers. An original MASTERS OF ILLUSION had 1.4 million viewers and a 0.3 demo.

At 9 PM ABC takes the top spot with WHAT WOULD YOU DO, grabbing a o.5 demo rating and 2.7 million viewers. WHISTLEBLOWER tops the ABC newsmagazine in total viewers, with 2.8 million, but was a tenth of a point behind in the A18-49 age group. An encore of PENN & TELLER topped an encore of THE ORVILLE, to allow The CW to take 4th in the hour.

At 10 PM, 20/20 leads the way with 3.1 million viewers and a 0.6 demo, while NBC was on its heels with 2.7 million and a 0.5 demo. a repeat episode of BLUE BLOODS attracted 3.9 million viewers, as the night's most watched program.