NEWS: Television Network Report

The third week of the new season remained a two-way race between CBS and ABC, with CBS winning in overall household numbers and ABC winning among the key 18-49-year-old demographic group. CBS also boasted the No. 1 program in households (CSI: Crime Scene Investigation) while ABC claimed the No. 1 program among younger viewers (Desperate Housewives).

Ironically, ABC saw the audience for its new hit series Commander in Chief increase in its second week -- the only new show to see such a rise this season -- but, unlike its other big hits, including Lost, Desperate Housewives, and Grey's Anatomy, the show primarily attracted older viewers.

NBC's efforts to stage a comeback appeared largely ineffective, with only My Name Is Earl landing in the top twenty (tied at 19).

The top ten shows of the week according to Nielsen Research:

1. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CBS, 17.8/27
2. Desperate Housewives, ABC, 15.9/23
3. Without a Trace, CBS, 13.7/22
4. Lost, ABC, 13.1/20
5. CSI: Miami, CBS, 12.3/19
6. Grey's Anatomy, ABC, 11.9/19
7. Commander in Chief, ABC, 11.1/16
8. Law and Order: SVU, NBC, 11.1/18
9. NCIS, CBS, 10.8/17
10. Survivor: Guatemala, CBS, 10.8/17.