Ratings: The X Factor ties Big Bang Theory Rerun

The X Factor dipped a little from last week to a 2.8 rating for a tie at the top spot with The Big Bang Theory which had a rerun. The ratings usually adjust up for The X Factor later in the day, so I consider this "steady".

As TVbytheNumbers notes: The X Factor outperformed the show it replaced on FOX from last year.

From TVbytheNumbers:

CBS won the night with adults 18-49 and total viewers, but without the benefit of a new The Big Bang Theory, Rules of Engagement slipped 10% from last week's 3.0 adults 18-49 rating to a 2.7 adults 18-49 rating. Despite 'Rules' going lower, Person Of Interest and The Mentalist were steady versus last week with 2.8 and 2.7 adults 18-49 ratings respectively. Person Of Interest's 12.78 million viewers were the most since its premiere.

Headed towards the finish line (two-night finale is next week) The X Factor slipped a tenth to a 2.8 adults 18-49 rating, good enough to tie for the night's lead in that demo. Many seem to think The X Factor is a flop because it's no American Idol and take any opportunity to say so. Regardless, it has outperformed what it replaced on last fall's schedule and is a net win from that perspective. Regardless part 2: it's been renewed and is coming back next year.