Nielsen ratings
Prime-time viewership, in millions, compiled by Nielsen for the week ending Feb. 24.
1. "The Oscars," featuring
Seth MacFarlane, above, ABC, 40.38
2. "Oscars Red Carpet Live" (Sunday, 8 p.m.), ABC, 25.53
3. "NCIS," CBS, 21.08
4. "The Big Bang Theory," CBS, 17.62
5. "Oscars Red Carpet Live" (Sunday, 7:30 p.m.), ABC, 16.5
