By the Numbers

*--* PROGRAM NAT’L RANK STATION HOUSEHOLDS

1 “American Idol” (Tue.) 1 KTTV 778,000

2 “American Idol” (Wed.) 3 KTTV 701,000

3 “Friends” (8 p.m.) 2 KNBC 692,000

4 “Friends” (8:30 p.m.) 7 KNBC 666,000

5 “Law & Order” 9 KNBC 619,000

6 “ER” 8 KNBC 611,000

7 “CSI” 4 KCBS 539,000

“Will & Grace” 10 KNBC 539,000

9 “Law & Order: SVU” 17 KNBC 533,000

10 Lakers-Rockets Playoff (Fri.) -- KCAL 529,000

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*--* Source: CBS; Nielsen Media Research

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