ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS Beats NBC's 'The Voice' for 2nd Week Running

ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" (8:00-10:00 p.m. - 10.9 million and 1.6/5 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC's Broadway Night on "Dancing with the Stars" grew week to week by 5% in Total Viewers (10.9 million vs. 10.4 million) and by 7% in Adults 18-49 (1.6/5 vs. 1.5/5).

Conviction (10:00-11:00 p.m. - 3.9 million and 0.7/2 in AD18-49):
Returning after the prior week's preemption at 10:00 p.m., ABC's freshman "Conviction" held steady with its most recent telecast two weeks ago in Adults 18-49 (0.7/2 vs. 0.8/3).

"Conviction" Jumps +75% in L+7 TV Playback This Season: On average this season in the Live + 7 Day ratings, "Conviction" spikes +75% in Adults 18-49 over its L+SD average (0.8 rating to 1.4 rating). The new ABC drama also pulls in an additional +2.6 million viewers, bringing its Live + 7 Day average audience to 7.2 million viewers (vs. 4.6 million in L+SD).

Projections Rationale: Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2015-16 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere). Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals). New Series: Based on similar series.

Photo credit: ABC/ Eric McCandless

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