Wednesday Ratings: Criminal Minds rises, Modern Family hits season low

*Our TV Renewal/Cancellation Scorecard has been updated to reflect last night’s ratings!

Fox won Wednesday night on the heels of a 90 minute “American Idol,” which averaged a 7.7 in the demo. That’s up from the same period last year, where it earned a 7.5. Apparently rumors of “AI’s” demise have been greatly exaggerated. “Traffic Light” experienced a series high coming out of “Idol” with a 2.8 in the demo, though that’s unlikely to stave off cancellation.

“Modern Family” tied a season low with a 4.1 demo rating, though most shows would kill for that season low. “Mr. Sunshine” was up to a 2.4, good for renewal purposes.

After hitting a hiccup, “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior” rose to a 2.8 in the demo; that likely means it will return.

NBC was in repeats for most of the evening; it was outwatched by the hispanic cable network Univision.

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8 pm

American Idol (90 minutes): 7.7 demo, 22.5 million viewers

Survivor: Redemption Island: 3.3 demo, 11.5 million viewers

The Middle: 2.3 demo, 8.1 million viewers

*Minute To Win It: 1.0 demo, 3.3 million viewers

America’s Next Top Model: .9 demo, 2 million viewers

8:30 pm

Better with You: 1.8 demo, 5.9 million viewers

9 pm

Modern Family: 4.1 demo, 10.1 million viewers

Criminal Minds: 3.6 demo, 14.3 million viewers

Minute to Win It: 1.0 demo, 3.5 million viewers

Shedding for the Wedding: .4 demo, 1.1 million viewers

9:30 pm

Traffic Light: 2.8 demo, 7.3 million viewers

Mr. Sunshine: 2.4 demo, 7 million viewers

10 pm

Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior: 2.6 demo, 10.3 million viewers

Off the Map: 1.7 demo, 5.3 million viewers

*Law and Order: SVU: 1.6 demo, 5.3 million viewers