*“Marlon” has become a hit for NBC.
The sitcom starring Marlon Wayans continued its sturdy Season 1 ratings on Wednesday, with the series hitting a new total viewers high, according to Nielsen overnight data reported by Variety.
The 9 p.m. episode averaged a 1.3 rating in adults 18-49 and 5.5 million viewers. That bests the previous high in total viewers set by the series premiere (5.3 million), and matches the key demo record also set by the series premiere.
The 9:30 p.m. episode of “Marlon” drew a 1.0 and 3.7 million viewers, up in both measures from the 9:30 p.m. episode last week.
NBC won the night with a 1.3 and 6.4 million viewers. Fox was second in the demo with a 1.2, but third in total viewers with 3.8 million. CBS came in third in the demo with a 0.9, but second in total viewers with 4.3 million. ABC finished fourth overall with a 0.6 and 2.5 million viewers. The CW averaged a 0.2 and 774,000 viewers.
Via Variety:
Earlier on NBC, “America’s Got Talent” (2.1, 11.7 million) — the most-watched and top-rated show of the night — was stable. After “Marlon,” “Hollywood Game Night” (0.7, 2.8 million) fell significantly in both measures.
On CBS, “Big Brother” (1.8, 6.3 million) and “Salvation” (0.5, 3.5 million) were both steady.
On Fox, the episode of “MasterChef” at 8 p.m. (1.1, 3.6 million) was even with last week’s ep in the same timeslot. The episode at 9 p.m. (1.3, 4 million) rose slightly in total viewers compared to last week.
ABC and The CW aired only repeats.
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