ABC’s ratings last night had others green with envy.  Although the network was narrowly bested in the viewers, it dominated in the demos.

8pm

• Approx. 21.1 million gathered for the Shrek the Halls (7.2/20 in 18-49 demo) holiday special. 
• The animated version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas (18.7 million, 6.8/17) kept most of its lead-in.
• A Christmas in Rockefeller Center (2.0/5) dazzled 9 million.
• Kid Nation (2.1/6) pulled in 7.3 million for CBS.
• A full hour of ‘Til Death (2.3/6) averaged 6 million.
• About 5.03 million saw Heather kicked off on America’s Next Top Model (2.4/7).

9pm

• Criminal Minds (16.3 million, 4.5/11) rose 440,000 thou to win the hour.
• Pushing Daisies (10.2 million, 3.8/9) had animated lead-ins to thank for its 2.6 million boost.
• Kitchen Nightmares (3.3/8) reached an impressive 7 million.
• Bionic Woman (6 million, 2.2/5) plummeted 300,000.
• Gossip Girl (1.4/3) rounded off the hour with 3 million.

10pm

• Although down 330,000, CSI: NY (4.1/11 in 18-49 demo) was still the hour’s top draw.
• Dirty Sexy Money (7.1 million, 2.6/7) saw a 630,000 increase.
• Life (2.2/6) felt lifeless at 6.3 million.