Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Delivers Superhuman Ratings

Strong start for ABC’s Tuesday night lineup, although Lucky 7 falters

The much-anticipated premiere of Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. delivered powerhouse ratings for ABC Tuesday night, marking the third successful drama launch of the new fall season.

Per Nielsen live-plus-same-day data, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. scared up 12.1 million viewers and an otherworldly 4.7 rating in the all-important 18-49 demo, making it the biggest series premiere in four years. (ABC’s short-lived resurrection of the 1983 alien invasion miniseries V drew 14.3 million viewers and a 5.2 in the demo on Nov.

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