NBC's AMERICA'S GOT TALENT Delivers 3.5 M Viewers

From 7-9 p.m. ET, an encore telecast of "America's Got Talent" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall) grew from its first half-hour to its fourth by 120% in 18-49 rating (to a 1.1 from a 0.5). In total viewers, "Talent" increased by 67% or 1.8 million persons (4.5 million vs. 2.7 million) from its first half-hour to its fourth. By its final half-hour from 8:30-9 p.m., the "Talent" encore ranked #2 among ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers.

From 9-10 p.m. ET, an encore telecast of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (0.9/2 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall) ranked #2 in the slot in total viewers among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox. The "SVU" encore grew from its first half-hour to its second by 13% in 18-49 rating (to a 0.9 from a 0.8) and by 10% in total viewers (4.0 million vs. 3.6 million).

From 10-11 p.m. ET, "Crossing Lines" (0.7/2 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall) retained its full premiere rating of last week (0.7 from 9-11) in 18-49.

In the time period, "Crossing Lines" tied for #1 in men 18-49 and men 18-34 among ABC, CBS and NBC.

NOTE: All national ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.

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