Ratings: American Idol down 5% from last Wednesday, but dominates the night

The first Tuesday episode of American Idol this season dominates the ratings.

From TVbytheNumbers:

American Idol’s 7.5 adults 18-49 rating was down 5% from last Wednesday (no Tuesday comparables this season, more historical comparisons coming) , but it lifted Raising Hope to a series high 3.4 rating, up a whopping 42% from last week.