The Overnights: 'Idol' Ignites Fox, 'Engagement' Disappoints on CBS

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It’s repetitive, we know. But any evening with American Idol is a victory for Fox. Last night’s two-hour installment set in Hollywood scored a healthy 13.8 rating/21 share in the overnights from 8-10 p.m. In the distant No. 2 spot was CBS, with an 8.1/13 overall, followed by ABC (5.3/ 8), NBC (2.9/ 5) and The CW (1.8/ 3).
 
In time period premiere news, CBS sitcom Rules of Engagement was no better than recent 8:30 p.m.

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