Top TV programs by audience in 2008

Rank Telecasts Network Date Aired % of Homes in U.S.
(Rating)
1 FOX SUPER BOWL XLII FOX 02/03/2008 43.1
2 FOX SUPER BOWL POST GAME FOX 02/03/2008 30.1
3 FOX NFC CHAMPIONSHIP FOX 01/20/2008 29.0
4 SUMMER OLYMPICS TUE PRIME 1 NBC 08/12/2008 20.0
5 FOX NFC PLAYOFF-PST-SUN FOX 01/13/2008 18.8
5 SUMMER OLYMPICS OPEN CEREM NBC 08/08/2008 18.8
7 ACADEMY AWARDS ABC 02/24/2008 18.7
8 SUMMER OLYMPICS SUN PRIME 1 NBC 08/10/2008 18.1
9 AFC DIVISIONAL PLAYOFF CBS 01/12/2008 17.9
9 SUMMER OLYMPICS THU PRIME 1 NBC 08/14/2008 17.9
Source: Nielsen