Well, it was just a matter of time.
One of the best shows on TV (arguably) finally hit the top spot, as NBC’s Fear Factor claimed the No. 1 position–quite deservedly. The summer reality series had been creeping closer and closer to the top all season, but Millionaire valiantly fought off the show until last week.
Another summer reality show, CBS’ Big Brother II, failed to make the top 20 again, and continues to lack a strong following. Perhaps they should have another houseguest go mental and pull a knife?
The primetime network top 20 for the week of July 30 through Aug. 5, according to Nielsen Media Research:
1. FEAR FACTOR, NBC
2. MILLIONAIRE (TUE), ABC
3. WEAKEST LINK, NBC
4. DATELINE (MON), NBC
5. 60 MINUTES, CBS
6. C.S.I., CBS
7. MILLIONAIRE (SUN), ABC
8. MILLIONAIRE (THU), ABC
9. EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, CBS
10. DATELINE NBC (TUE), NBC
10. LAW & ORDER, NBC
12. PRIMETIME THURSDAY, ABC
13. MILLIONAIRE, (FRI) ABC
14. FRIENDS, NBC
15. BECKER, CBS
15. DHARMA & GREG, ABC
17. 48 HOURS (THUR), CBS
18. 20/20 DOWNTOWN, ABC
19. 20/20 (FRI), ABC
20. 60 MINUTES II, CBS
