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'Bones' up in ratings with early premiere

Sep 4, 2008, 12:38 PM | by Jennifer Armstrong

Categories: Ratings, TV Biz, TV Ratings

Bones went to Britain for its season premiere — and came back with killer ratings. The two-hour opener, which had Brennan (Emily Deschanel) and Booth (David Boreanaz) working with English counterparts to solve a murder, averaged about 9.7 million viewers, according to Nielsen's overnight ratings. That's up 1.3 million over last year's premiere and enough to win the night in young adults for Fox. Never underestimate the drawing power of British accents — or, you know, launching a series early in September against weaker competition.

America's Next Top Model, however, didn't look as good with its two-hour premiere: 3.5 million tuned in to see Tyra pick through the 11th crop of catwalk hopefuls, down 1.7 million from its September start last year. (Don't cry for The CW too much, though; it's still basking in the afterglow of those golden 90210 ratings from earlier this week.) NBC's summer holdout America's Got Talent stood up to the shiny new competition, garnering about 10.2 million viewers during those same two hours, leading into the Peacock's continued dominance of the Republican National Convention coverage at 10 p.m.


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LisaMama Fri, Sep 5, 2008 at 08:36 AM EST

I also vote for a recap -- so I'll take this chance to voice my opinion.
1. The Angela Hodgins thing bugged me! They're a real couple, so of course things will get difficult when they start dealing with real issues. Does that mean they have to break up? NO! Come on, Bones writers, give us a real relationship with real depth to it.
2. Why does Bones get all the lovin'? Bones flirts and canoodles and looks like she'll be hooking up with more than one guy, while Booth gets no play. I volunteer for that job!

MilkMama Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 11:09 PM EST

Yes!!! Go Bones! I'm always encouraged when I see these awesome ratings, as I'm sure Hart Hanson and the Bones crew also are! This was a fantastic premiere! I loved it and I'm looking forward to regular episodes this season.
Jamie, I agree. I hope Brennan "Climbs Everest"... hehehe :D

Amy Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 10:43 PM EST

My all-time favorite show is doing better and better in ratings! I think the actors, writers, and Hart Hanson himself deserve a huge congratulations for the success of this show. There are very few shows that can gain a steady viewership and increase over time. I hope to see good things for this show in the future. :)

pirate Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 08:19 PM EST

Have watched the past 2 seasons on DVD, and Season 3 on Hulu,and must say Season 4 is back, and has returned to it's awesomeness. I don't know but I'm glad Dr. Sweets is part of the main cast(funny as heck when he tripped on the sidewalk), anyways I too would like a t.v. watch for this show, so where is it EW?? Huh?

IndianaJenn Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 08:10 PM EST

I think Hulu & TNT have played a big part in this increase. I started watching Bones this spring on Hulu during the strike & TNT has been great for season 2! But I agree... where's the recap? Did anyone else think it was weird that Sweets was there when Booth & Bones weren't?

Jess Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 05:39 PM EST

A recap would be fantastic, as I really want to comment on my huge dislike of last night's episode. Bones has dropped out of 1st place for shows I love.

Lady K Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 04:29 PM EST

Where is the recap?! We want our recap! Please!!!!!!

nikki Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 04:05 PM EST

I'm with the rest of you. where is my recap. this show is deserving of a recap. I loved the show but didn't think the ending of the first episode was all that great (the butler???). looking forward to the rest of the season.

Mells Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 03:55 PM EST

All day I've been checking for the Bones recap - hello???!!
Great show that deserves great ratings! *sigh* c'mon Tempe, climb Everest!!

Meghan Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 03:36 PM EST

I concur with E. This is faboo for our stalwart show, but where is my recap???

E Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 03:22 PM EST

Great news. But where's the PopWatch recap?

Jamie Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 02:29 PM EST

I LOVE BONES! Great show last night! One question EW...are you going to have a recap? Last year you had one on Popwatch. Please? Give this underdog show some love and maybe it will be underdog no more!

Also, I hope Brennen "Climbs Everest" this year. Dude, I'm SO using that line at the next possible opportunity! I, for one, would climb it in a SKINNY MINUTE! (Those that watched the show will know what I'm talking about.)


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