Ratings Analysis: NBC's 'America's Got Talent' (0.65) returned for season 18 in strong fashion, taking a light 14% dip when stacked up against last year's premiere (0.76). In the 10 p.m. slot, 'Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge' (0.33) had a rather middling launch. The new series only retained about half of its 'AGT' lead-in but still managed to top its hour. On ABC, 'The Game Show Show' (0.22, +0.03) ended its 4-episode run on Wednesday, despite airing on Tuesday for the three prior installments. Though the series picked up a few ticks on finale night, it trailed the reruns of 'Celebrity Family Feud' (0.35) and 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' (0.30) that aired before it. On Fox, 'Beat Shazam' (0.19, -0.03) and 'Don't Forget the Lyrics!' (0.20, -0.04) declined from premieres that were already lackluster. 'Superman & Lois' (0.12, +0.04) and 'Gotham Knights' (0.07, +0.02) bounced back on the CW. CBS went with repeats of 'FBI' (0.23), 'FBI: International' (0.22), and 'FBI: Most Wanted' (0.21), losing a hundredth of a point in each hour as the night went on.
Finals Update: All shows held their preliminary ratings.
(P) = premiere
(R) = repeat
(F) = finale