'Elementary,' My Dear Nielsen

CBS solves 10 p.m. mystery with new Sherlock Holmes drama

CBS last night rolled to a decisive ratings victory, as its hybridized comedy-procedural lineup led to a strong series debut at 10 p.m.

Per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data, CBS’s new Sherlock Holmes reboot Elementary delivered 13.4 million viewers and a 3.1 rating in the adults 18-to-49 demo, improving on its Person of Interest lead-in (2.9) and the year-ago season opener of former time slot occupant The Mentalist (2.8).

Elementary breezed to a win in the hour, besting ABC’s sophomore drama Scandal (6.74

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