Despite two original episodes of Cane, NBC’s reality programming helped the network win both the demos and the viewers.

8pm

• A repeat of NCIS* (11.8 million, 2.5/7 in 18-49 demo) was the hour’s best performer.
• Deal or No Deal (3.1/9) came a close second with 11.3 million.
• Shrek the Halls* (3.4/10) rounded up another 10 million for ABC
• Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too! (3.1/9) sweetened the pot with 8.5 million.
• Bones* (6.2 million, 2.0/6) was down 2 million from last week.

9pm

• The Biggest Loser (3.6/9 in 18-49) weighed in with 9.8 million viewers.
• House* (3.5/9) treated 9.7 million.
• The first hour of Cane (1.9/5) came in third place.
• The According to Jim* block (1.9/5) averaged 5.7 million.
• CW showed a repeat of CBS’ Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show* (2.94 million, 1.3/3).  The hand-me-down drew 5.5 million less.

10pm

• Boston Legal (2.5/7 in 18-49) topped the hour with 9 million.
• The second hour of Cane (7.8 million, 2.0/6) was about steady with its first half.
• Law and Order: SVU* (2.4/6) lost 5 million from last Tuesday.

*denotes repeat

(You can review last Tuesday’s ratings here.)