March Madness Dominates Ratings, 'American Idol' Drops From Its Launch | THR News

American Idol's second episode on ABC saw a significant drop in viewership, likely due to competition from March Madness. The show averaged 7.7 million viewers and a 1.8 rating among adults 18-49, a decline from its premiere. Time-shifted viewing helped the first episode's ratings. ABC's Deception also saw a drop in ratings. CBS's NCAA basketball coverage dominated the night, with high ratings and viewership, providing a strong platform for its other shows like 60 Minutes and Instinct. Instinct performed well in total viewers but not as strongly among younger audiences.

What was the percentage drop in ratings for American Idol's second episode on ABC?

• 30% and 28%

• 26% and 24%

• 15% and 18%

• 10% and 12%

Which event is suggested to have affected American Idol's viewership on its second episode?

• The Oscars

• The Super Bowl

• The Grammy Awards

• March Madness

How did ABC's drama Deception perform in its ratings compared to its premiere?

• It increased significantly

• It remained the same

• It was canceled

• It decreased slightly

What was the overnight rating for CBS's March Madness coverage among metered market households?

• 9.5

• 8.5

• 7.5

• 6.5

Which show was set to surpass American Idol among total viewers according to the transcript?

• Instinct

• Little Big Shots

• 60 Minutes

• Genius Junior