Nielsens: 'The Bachelor' is dearly beloved

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March 10, 2009 by USA Today

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I do. The season finale of ABC's The Bachelor claimed 15.5 million viewers Monday, the biggest finish for the reality series since 2003. And thanks to bachelor Jason's last-minute switcheroo, the After the Final Rose special did even better, with a series-high 17.5 million.

Rules not broken. The third-season premiere of CBS comedy Rules of Engagement drew 11.8 million Monday, better than any episode of its predecessor, Worst Week.

Model looks. CW's America's Next Top Model returned for another round with 3.9 million viewers Wednesday, improving a bit over its last two starts. And Reaper returned for a second (and final) season with 2.3 million Tuesday.

Bad is good. AMC's Breaking Bad returned for a second season with series-high 1.7 million viewers Sunday, up from 1.4 million last year, a big increase among young male viewers.

Swift lift. CBS' CSI (20.9 million) had its biggest number in two months thanks to a guest appearance by Taylor Swift.

G'night Knight. NBC's Knight Rider remake stalled with 5.7 million viewers for Wednesday's series finale.

Cable returnees. E!'s Keeping Up with the Kardashians (1.7 million Sunday); Bravo's Make Me a Supermodel (a low 1.1 million Wednesday in Top Chef's slot); and History Channel's Ax Men (1.5 million Monday).

Finale time. USA's Burn Notice wrapped up its season with an impressive (and series-high) 6.1 million viewers Thursday, while MTV's America's Best Dance Crew stepped out with a season-high 3.4 million. FX's Nip/Tuck signed off with a less-stellar 2.4 million Tuesday. Other finishers: Sci Fi's Ghost Hunters International (2.2 million Wednesday); VH1's Tool Academy (1.8 million Sunday); and Showtime's The L Word (756,000 for Sunday's series finale).

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