Television ratings for NFL games off to strong start this season

September 1st, 2009 'Mad Men' renewed for fourth season on AMCLOS ANGELES — AMC is advertising the good news for "Mad Men" — the 1960s Madison Avenue drama will return for a fourth season. The TV series debuted as a low-rated, critical darling but has seen its audience grow at the start of its third season.

August 29th, 2009 Nielsen: Total TV households in US up to 114.9MNEW YORK — The Nielsen Media Research company estimates the number of television households in the United States is up to 114.9 million as the new TV season begins. Nielsen compiles TV ratings.

August 25th, 2009 Fans are all set for the Make it or Break it seasson 2 finale. The show was first premiered on ABC Family on June 22, 2009 with 2.5 million viewers.

August 7th, 2009 Chargers: Tix sales slow, TV blackouts possibleSAN DIEGO — Southern California's only NFL team is having a hard time selling out its games because of the slow economy. The San Diego Chargers are warning fans that local television blackouts are likely for the two home exhibition games and possibly for some regular-season games.

July 28th, 2009 WEEDS Season 5 Episode 8 "A Distinctive Horn" - Here the episode shows increasing tension between Nancy and Esteban due to Pilar who help add some conflict. Nancy who was desperately looking for some relief and help looks towards Andy.

July 23rd, 2009 Q. Do you like rainy season? A. I like rainy season when I am staying at my home or going to my village at Nagra otherwise not.

June 29th, 2009 Strong ratings for BET Awards and Jackson tributeNEW YORK — The BET Awards turned into an impromptu Michael Jackson tribute and preliminary ratings show that it will have the event's biggest audience ever. Nielsen Media Research says the ratings from its 56 biggest markets showed Sunday's BET Awards were up 61 percent over last year.

June 22nd, 2009 ESPN to share La Liga's US TV rights with GOLNEW YORK — Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka will get a wider distribution platform in the United States next season. ESPN said on Monday that it will start sharing U.S.

June 16th, 2009 TV ratings for NBA finals down from last yearNEW YORK — Television ratings for the NBA finals are down from last year. The five games on ABC between the Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic averaged an 8.4 rating.

June 11th, 2009 MLB TV ratings hold steady as attendance declinesNEW YORK — One bright side to all those empty seats behind home plate visible on television at the new Yankee Stadium: At least there are plenty of people seeing them from home. Viewership for the Yankees' YES Network is off to a record start.

June 11th, 2009 TV ratings for Game 6 down slightly from 2008NEW YORK — The Stanley Cup finals are going to a Game 7 for the first time since 2006, giving the series a chance to build on strong television ratings. NBC said Wednesday that the Pittsburgh Penguins' 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 6 on Tuesday night earned a 4.1 overnight rating and 7 share.

June 9th, 2009 TV ratings for Game 2 of NBA finals down slightlyNEW YORK — Television ratings for Game 2 of the NBA finals are down slightly from last year. ABC said Monday that the Los Angeles Lakers' 101-96 overtime win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night earned an 8.2 fast national rating.

June 3rd, 2009 CBS opens strong in rerun seasonNEW YORK — Reruns are under way, and CBS is still No. 1. CBS was easily the most popular network last week, the first of the summer season, according to Nielsen Media Research.

June 2nd, 2009 TV ratings for finals off to best start since '02NEW YORK — Television ratings for the Stanley Cup finals are off to their best start since 2002. NBC said Tuesday that Games 1 and 2 averaged a 2.8 rating and 5 share.

May 4th, 2009 Kentucky Derby gets highest TV ratings in 17 yearsNEW YORK — The Kentucky Derby's television ratings are the highest in 17 years. NBC says Saturday's coverage of 50-1 long shot Mine That Bird's win drew a 9.8 national rating and a 23 share.