For Sunday, September 20, 2009, "Meet the Press" with David Gregory took the first place spot over ABC News' "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" who placed second with a viewing gap of a mere 210,000 viewers. CBS' "Face the Nation" w/ Bob Schieffer came in a strong third.

"Meet" also took gold for the 2008/2009 season, averaging 3.8 million total viewers. Though Steph placed second, he closed the total viewing gap with Gregory compared to the 2007/2008 season, by 36% and the demo gap by 27%.

Sunday September 20, 2009

NBC "MEET THE PRESS": 3,290,000/ 1,070,000/.9

ABC "THIS WEEK": 3,080,000/ 1,010,000/.8

CBS "FACE THE NATION": 2,740,000/ 900,000/.7

FOX "FOX NEWS SUNDAY": 1,240,000/ 530,000/ .4

Average for 08/09 Season

NBC "MEET THE PRESS": 3,820,000/ 1,330,000/1.1

ABC "THIS WEEK": 3,050,000/ 1,030,000/ .8

CBS "FACE THE NATION": 2,880,000 1,000,000/ .8

FOX "FOX NEWS SUNDAY": 1,330,000/ 500,000/ .4