NBC's CHICAGO MED is Most-Watched Episode Since March

NBC's CHICAGO MED (1.0/4 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET): is close to rounding up to a 1.1 in 18-49 (currently reporting a 1.043 in the prelim fast-affiliate ratings). Retains 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and grows +3% in total viewers (6.163 million vs. 5.984 million). Delivers its most-watched episode since March 16 (7.3 million). Ranks #2 in the hour among ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX in total viewers, virtually tied with CBS' comedies for #1 (6.163 million vs. 6.175 million). Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting and VOD - so far this season, "Med" has been increasing by +65% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.28 to a 2.11) and more than +3.2 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 10.0 million).

"The Blacklist: Redemption" (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET): Maintains 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and grows +5% in total viewers (3.915 million vs. 3.715 million). Increases week to week in every key adult-female demo. Ties for #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults, men and women 18-34. Will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD - "Blacklist: Redemption" has grown by +62% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.78 to a 1.26) and more than +2.2 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 6.4 million) Upscale: "Blacklist: Redemption" is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 112 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

A special Thursday "Trial & Error" (0.6/3 in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET): Retains 92% of its most recent Tuesday telecast in total viewers (2.674 million vs. 2.883 million at 9:30 on April 11). Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting and VOD - the 9 p.m. edition of "Trial & Error" has grown by +28% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.19 to a 1.52) and more than +1.1 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 6.3 million). Upscale: "Trial" is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 121 Tuesdays at 9 p.m. and a 123 Tuesdays at 9:30 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

"Powerless" (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.0 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET): Maintains 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6) and is up in total viewers (2.041 million vs. 2.022 million). Retains 100% of its lead-in in adults 18-49. Grows versus its lead-in in adults 18-34. Will grow significantly with time-shifting and VOD - "Powerless" is increasing by +38% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 0.77 to a 1.06) and +636,000 viewers overall (2.4 million to 3.1 million). Upscale: "Powerless" generates a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adult 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

In Late-Night Metered Markets Thursday Night: In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 1.6/4 with an encore telecast; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 1.8/5 with an encore; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 2.0/5.

In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.5/3 with an encore; "Late Show," 0.4/2 with an encore; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.5/3.

From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.3/4 in metered-market households and a 0.3/2 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.

From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 0.8/3 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 0.9/3 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.2/2 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.3/2 with an encore.

At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.5/2 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.

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