Friday Ratings: CBS Dramas, Shark Tank Enjoy Post-World Series Bumps

In the latest TV show ratings: Following a week of tough competition from Game 1 of the World Series, CBS’ Blue Bloods was this past Friday’s most-watched program, while Fire Country led the night in the demo.

CBS | SWAT drew a season high 4.6 million total viewers and put up a third straight 0.3 demo rating. Fire Country also hit a season high in audience (4.6 mil) and posted a 0.4 rating. Blue Bloods copped its best audience of Season 14B (5.1 mil) and drew a third straight 0.3 rating; come to our Thursday Q&A with Bridget Moynahan!

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NBC | Happy’s Place dipped to a new audience low (3.5 mil) but held steady in the demo with a 0.3. Lopez vs. Lopez (2 mil/0.2) added eyeballs while steady in the demo.

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ABC | Shark Tank (2.6 mil/0.3) rose to season highs across the board.

THE CW | Heading into this Friday’s finale, Joan (175K/0.0) was steady for a second straight week.

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