TV Ratings (January 21 2008 - January 27 2008)

American Idol (CTV, Tuesday & Wednesday 8pm) continues to be at the top of the top ten most watched programs chart in Canada. Although we slightly smaller audiences compared to last week, the giant of reality shows is still gathering large amounts over viewers in front of the TV. Once again, no Canadian shows can be spotted in the top-ten chart other than CTV Evening News (CTV, Weekdays 6pm). However, Rick Mercer Report (CBC, Tuesday 8pm) was the 13th most watched show in Canada, when a very impressive 1,275,000 viewers tuned in despite the tough competition against American Idol. Corner Gas (CTV, Mondays 8pm) followed close with an estimated 10,000 viewers less. Although admittedly late, CBC finally decided to castle jPod and MVP. This could help increase the below-expectation viewership for MVP, although it will obliterate all chances for jPod. After the move, the latter will be aired on Fridays at 9pm, while MVP will be up against American Idol and House on Tuesdays. CTV has scheduled Law and Order, another giant, for this upcoming week's Tuesday. We'll wait and see if MVP manages to survive...

Here's the top-ten Canadian television programs chart.

Top 10 Programs - English Canada (AMA - Age 2+)
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1. American Idol 7 Tues. (CTV, 3.01 million)
2. American Idol 7 Wed. (CTV, 2.53 million)
3. Criminal Minds (CTV, 2.23 million)
4. C.S.I. New York (CTV, 1.94 million)
5. CTV Evening News (CTV, 1.63 million)
6. C.S.I. (CTV, 1.55 million)
7. Law and Order (CTV, 1.52 million)
8. Without a Trace (CTV, 1.48 million)
9. Law and Order: S.V.U. (CTV, 1.45 million)
10. Law and Order: C.I. (CTV, 1.41 million)

Source: BBM Nielsen Media Research

Have a good TV week.