Nielsen’s top programs for Oct. 1-7

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by the Nielsen Co. for Oct. 1-7. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.

1. “NCIS,” CBS, 18.87 million.

2. NFL Football: San Diego vs. New Orleans, NBC, 18.31 million.

3. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 15.96 million.

4. “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 15.18 million.

5. “NCIS: Los Angeles,” CBS, 14.91 million.

6. “Person of Interest,” CBS, 14.58 million.

7. “Sunday Night NFL Pre-Kick,” NBC, 13.75 million.

8. “The Voice,” NBC, 12.55 million.

9. “Dancing With the Stars,” ABC, 12.38 million.

10. “Two and a Half Men,” CBS, 12.33 million.

11. “Vegas,” CBS, 12.11 million.

12. “Dancing With the Stars Results,” ABC, 12.03 million.

13. “Elementary,” CBS, 11.13 million.

14. “Grey’s Anatomy,” ABC, 10.84 million.

15. “Football Night in America,” NBC, 10.44 million.

16. “Survivor: Philippines,” CBS, 10.38 million.

17. “Castle,” ABC, 10.35 million.

18. “Once Upon a Time,” ABC, 9.84 million.

19. “Blue Bloods,” CBS, 9.77 million.

20. “The X-Factor” (Wednesday), Fox, 9.71 million.

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