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Ratings: Runway Finishes Strong, CBS Topples ABC

Project Runway wrapped its first season on Lifetime with season-best numbers.

The Season 6 Runway finale was watched by 4.2 million viewers, topping the night amongst the cable competition. That number was roughly 500,000 people fewer than Season 5's finale on Bravo.

Over on the networks, CBS finally loosened ABC's stranglehold on Thursday night, as it took the top spot in total viewers and in the adults 18-49 demographic. The return of Red John on The Mentalist (15.8 million viewers) was the night's most-watched show, building on solid numbers from CSI (15 million viewers) and Survivor: Samoa (12. 3 million viewers.)

All of the networks' numbers were down, but ABC took the hardest hit...  read full article

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Ratings: Runway Finishes Strong, CBS Topples ABC

Project Runway wrapped its first season on Lifetime with season-best numbers.

The Season 6 Runway finale was watched by 4.2 million viewers, topping the night amongst the cable competition. That number was roughly 500,000 people fewer than Season 5's finale on Bravo.

Over on the networks, CBS finally loosened ABC's stranglehold on Thursday night, as it took the top spot in total viewers and in the adults 18-49 demographic. The return of Red John on The Mentalist (15.8 million viewers) was the night's most-watched show, building on solid numbers from CSI (15 million viewers) and Survivor: Samoa (12. 3 million viewers.)

All of the networks' numbers were down, but ABC took the hardest hit... read more

Grey's Anatomy: Kevin McKidd on If Cristina and Owen Can Survive

Grey's Anatomy executive producer Shonda Rhimes gave fans a wonderful couple to root for in Cristina (Sandra Oh) and Owen (Kevin McKidd), and then introduced Dr. Teddy Altman (Kim Raver) into the mix. While some fans may be worried for their new favorite couple, McKidd tells TVGuide.com that "Crowen" may survive this triangle. That doesn't mean there aren't a few bumps along the way. McKidd discusses the deep connection Teddy and Owen have, and more ...

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Tonight's TV Hot List: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

The Mentalist
10/9c CBS
Viewers know that there's no love lost between Patrick Jane and new Red John case leader Sam Bosco. However, Jane and the team must put their feelings for Bosco aside when a woman is kidnapped and held for ransom. The circumstances of the crime require that the team must work with Bosco's group to find her.

Read on for previews of Grey's Anatomy, Project Runway, CSI and 30 Rock. read more

TNT Buys Syndication Rights for The Mentalist

We see lots of The Mentalist repeats in TNT's future.

The cable channel has landed exclusive off-network syndication rights for the CBS drama. According to the deal between TNT and Warner Bros. TV, the repeats will be launched in... read more

Tonight's TV Hot List: Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009

The Office
9/8c NBC
A strong Season 6 has been teeming with tricks and treats — Jim and Pam's memorable Niagara Falls wedding and Michael's controversial new love among them. There's more scare fare in tonight's Halloween-themed affair when the branch organizes a haunted house for community children. Meanwhile, Michael is spooked when he plunges (literally) into a big business meeting by falling into a koi pond. And Pam and Andy team up, utilizing cold-calling methods to pull in more business.

Read on for previews of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, The Mentalist, The League, CSI and Ace of Cakes. read more

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