Fox was the number-one network in the key 18-49 demographic in preliminary ratings for Wednesday (February 26).

American Idol slightly impoved over last week at 8pm, earning 2.7 (10.78m).

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ABC's primetime lineup saw its comedies all hit season lows, with The Middle dropping to 1.7 (6.98m) at 8pm, Suburgatory garnering 1.4 (5.22m) at 8.30pm, and Modern Family taking 3.1 (8.57m) at 9pm.

New comedy Mixology debuted low with 1.7 (4.98m) at 9.30pm, followed by Nashville sinking to 1.3 (4.77m) at 10pm.

CBS's premiere of Survivor was up a tenth of a point from last spring, averaging 2.4 (9.40m) at 8pm. Criminal Minds then took 2.2 (9.42m) at 10pm.

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NBC's dramas saw Revolution earn 1.3 (4.59m) at 8pm, Law And Order: SVU interest 2.0 (7.70m) at 9pm, and Chicago PD rise to 2.2 (8.03m) at 10pm.

Arrow was down from its last original airing for The CW, taking 0.9 (2.46m) at 8pm. The Tomorrow People averaged 0.5 (1.51m) at 9pm.

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