The Overnights: CBS Dominates 'Idol'-Free Tuesday

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Without American Idol in the Tuesday mix, CBS owned Tuesday in the overnights and will do so until at least the end of the traditional TV season in May.

CBS averaged an 11.0 rating/17 share on Feb. 22, according to Nielsen Media Research data, followed by Fox (5.6/9), NBC (4.7/7), ABC (3.1/5) and The CW (1.2/2). But Fox will still competed with CBS among adults 18-49 thanks to popular hour Glee.

Blockbuster NCIS opened with a considerable 12.7

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