“Meet” Still Rules

In it’s first show since the sad passing of host and moderator Tim Russert (excluding the hour-long Russert tribute on June 15), “Meet the Press” remained a Sunday ratings champ.

FishbowlDC has obtained the overnights from this past Sunday’s show (hosted by Brian Williams) and they are…

Average for all metered markets:

1. NBC’s Meet the Press — 3.8/11
2. ABC’s This Week — 2.1/6
3. CBS’ Face The Nation — 1.8/5
4. Fox News — 1.2/3

New York:

1. Meet the Press — 4.2/12
2. Face The Nation — 1.9/5
3. This Week — 1.8/5
4. Fox News — 1.0/3

D.C.:

1. Meet the Press — 5.8/17
2. Fox News — 2.0/6
2. Face The Nation — 1.4/4
3. This Week — 1.1/3

NOTE: Sunday’s show is actually a ratings improvement over some recent “Meet” shows (in D.C.), including May 11 and May 18,

Tom Brokaw takes over hosting duties this Sunday.

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