Preliminary Analysis: In a stunning turn of events, NBC's 'Parks & Recreation' reunion special (1.4) demolished the competition and was the top program of the night. This number would have been a high-end result for its 6th OR 7th season, with the 6th averaging a 1.16 A18-49 rating & the 7th a 1.33. It also tied the second-half of its series finale all the way back in 2015. The broadcast led out of a Paley Salute of itself (1.0), the latter was still strong enough to beat out all NBC comedy ratings from the 2019-20 television season. Unfortunately, that lead-in juice was wasted on a 'Council of Dads' repeat (0.4) at 9 and an original 'Council' (0.3) at 10. The drama fell four-tenths from an already feeble opener.
The added comedy competition didn't seem to phase the season three finale of 'Young Sheldon' (1.1). The CBS sitcom ticked up from its last episode but still trailed its year-ago closer (2.1). The 'Big Bang' spinoff led into a full hour of 'Man with a Plan' (0.7/0.7) & steady showings of 'Broke' (0.6) and 'Tommy' (0.5). ABC rescued 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire' by taking it out of the dreadful 10pm slot and placing it on Thursdays at 8. Their efforts paid off as the 0.8 rating it posted was three-tenths above its last episode and above all its showings aside from the 'Modern Family'-boosted debut (1.1). It led into 'Station 19' (0.9) which shed three-tenths and tied its season low. The alphabet network capped off the night with an even 'How To Get Away with Murder' (0.6). 'Last Man Standing' (0.7) quietly closed out its eighth season on Fox. While steady on a week-to-week basis, it was two-tenths below its season seven finale (0.9). The CW had stable 'Katy Keene' (0.1) and 'In the Dark' (0.1).
Finals Update: All shows held their preliminary ratings.
(R) = repeat
(F) = finale
