'Shark Tank' Hits Season High; 'Smallville' Rises as Final Episodes Air
ABC led Friday night primetime in the key adults 18-49 demographic, with consistent performance across its lineup. Shark Tank reached a season high of 1.5/6 ratings, up 25% from last week and marking strong growth for the show's third hour slot. The CW returned after a four-week hiatus with Smallville’s final episodes, which saw an increase in both viewership (up 5%) and demo rating (up 11%). Supernatural also improved slightly in viewers but dipped in ratings. NBC's Friday Night Lights premiere of its final season underperformed compared to last year by 25%, while CBS' Chaos stabilized after a four-week decline. Fox’s Fringe returned down from previous episodes, and Kitchen Nightmares remained flat despite tying ABC for the highest rating at 1.5/6 in the 8 PM hour. The ratings reflect shifting viewer preferences as traditional TV faces competition from streaming platforms.
