Nielsen’s top programs for Oct. 15-22

Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen for Oct. 15-22. Listings include the week’s ranking and viewership.

1. NFL Football: Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati, NBC, 17.47 million.

2. “60 Minutes,” CBS, 15.86 million.

3. “The Big Bang Theory,” CBS, 15.73 million.

4. “Person of Interest,” CBS, 13.93 million.

5. “Dancing With the Stars,” ABC, 13.64 million.

6. “Two and a Half Men,” CBS, 13.6 million.

7. “The Voice,” NBC, 13.01 million.

8. “Dancing With the Stars Results,” ABC, 12.92 million.

9. “Modern Family,” ABC, 12.28 million.

10. “Sunday Night NFL Pre-Kick,” NBC, 12.039 million.

11. “The Voice” (Tuesday), NBC, 12.036 million.

12. “Criminal Minds,” CBS, 11.81 million.

13. Presidential Debate Analysis, NBC, 11.37 million.

14. “Castle,” ABC, 10.94 million.

15. “Elementary,” CBS, 10.91 million.

16. “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” CBS, 10.63 million.

17. “Survivor: Philippines,” CBS, 10.43 million.

18. “Blue Bloods,” CBS, 10.29 million.

19. “The Good Wife,” CBS, 10.02 million.

20. “Once Upon a Time,” ABC, 9.89 million.

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