Comedy Central says of “A Boy and a Priest”:
A very special relationship has developed between Butters and the Parish Priest. When the town finds the church doors locked and no sign of the pair, they call in the Catholic Church.
CBS says of “The Chicken Has Flown The Coop”:
One tribe will bring balance to their game with an immunity win. Also, an early showmance could paint a target on a pair of castaway's backs.
PBS says of “Operation Bridge Rescue”:
Follow the race to rebuild the Old Blenheim Bridge in New York State, an icon of 19th century American engineering. Some 15,000 wooden covered bridges once spanned the rivers of forested regions of the U.S., linking communities and opening up land for pioneering farmers. Built in 1855, the Blenheim structure was the longest single span covered bridge in the world until Hurricane Irene destroyed it in 2011. Watch a team of elite bridge builders and engineers faithfully reproduce the intricate timber structure under grueling time pressure—they must rebuild and move it on to new foundations before spring floods destroy their worksite. In China, witness traditional craftsmen restoring thousand-year-old covered bridges based on ingenious frameworks of woven timber beams. These stunning ancient Chinese bridges are the heart of their communities, providing a focus for trade and worship as well as linking remote villages. But typhoons are destroying these bridges, too. Discover how Chinese artisans are keeping traditional skills alive to ensure their survival.
Premiering or returning tonight:
Criminal Minds (CBS) Oct. 3
Forged In Fire (History) Oct. 3
SEAL Team (CBS) Oct. 3
Wednesdays, Aug. 22-Sept. 26, 2018
(adults 18-49; older weeks in parentheses; repeats in gray)
1.9 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) Empire
1.7 (1.5) (1.5) (1.5) (1.6) (1.6) Big Brother
1.7 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) Survivor
1.6 (0.6) (0.6) (0.6) (0.6) (---) Modern Family
1.4 (0.7) (0.7) (0.7) (0.6) (0.5) The Goldbergs
1.4 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) Star
1.3 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) Chicago Fire
1.3 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) Single Parents
1.2 (0.5) (0.6) (0.6) (0.6) (0.5) American Housewife
1.2 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) Chicago Med
1.2 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) Chicago PD
1.1 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) Million Little Things
0.9 (1.1) (1.5) (---) (---) (---) American Horror Story
0.7 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) South Park
0.6 (0.6) (0.5) (0.5) (0.5) (0.5) Black Ink Crew
0.4 (0.4) (0.4) (---) (---) (---) Forged in Fire
0.4 (0.3) (0.3) (0.3) (0.3) (---) Hannity
0.4 (0.3) (0.3) (0.3) (0.3) (---) Homicide Hunter
0.4 (0.4) (0.4) (0.4) (0.3) (0.4) Rachel Maddow
0.4 (0.3) (---) (0.3) (0.2) (---) Tucker Carlson
0.3 (---) (---) (0.3) (0.3) (0.3) Are You The One
0.3 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) Bret Baier
0.3 (0.3) (---) (0.3) (---) (---) The Daily Show
0.3 (0.3) (0.3) (0.3) (0.3) (0.3) Full Frontal
0.3 (0.3) (---) (---) (---) (---) Ingraham Angle
0.3 (---) (---) (0.3) (---) (---) Lawrence O’Donnell
0.3 (0.3) (0.4) (0.3) (0.3) (0.4) Property Bros
0.3 (---) (0.3) (---) (0.3) (---) Real Hwives Dallas
0.3 (0.3) (---) (---) (---) (---) Safeword
0.3 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) SpongeBob
0.3 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) The Story
0.3 (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) What Lies Beneath
0.1 (0.1) (0.2) (0.1) (0.1) (0.1) Burden of Truth
0.1 (0.1) (0.1) (---) (0.1) (0.1) Supergirl
Wednesdays, Aug. 22-Sept. 26, 2018 (selected cable)
(adults 18-49; older weeks in parentheses; repeats in gray)
0.2 (0.3) (0.3) (0.3) (0.4) (---) Always Sunny
“Empire” may be a shadow of its former self, but it is still Wednesday’s top show, beating the “Survivor” premiere and the “Big Brother” finale.
Empire
(adults 18-49; newer episodes to the left; the 3.8 was the series premiere)
(---) (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) (---) (1.9) 2018
(1.7) (1.6) (1.6) (1.7) (1.7) (1.8) (1.9) (1.8) (2.0) 2018
(1.9) (1.8) (1.7) (2.0) (1.8) (1.8) (2.0) (1.9) (2.4) 2017
(2.5) (2.2) (2.2) (1.9) (2.1) (2.3) (2.2) (2.4) (2.8) 2017
(2.7) (2.5) (2.9) (3.1) (2.9) (3.4) (3.4) (3.7) (4.2) 2016
(4.1) (3.7) (3.6) (3.8) (3.7) (3.8) (4.3) (4.8) (---) 2016
(4.5) (3.2) (4.4) (4.2) (4.6) (4.8) (4.7) 2015
(5.1) (5.5) (6.7) (6.5) (5.8) (5.8) (5.4) 2015
(5.2) (4.8) (4.6) (4.3) (4.4) (4.0) (3.8) 2015
Last Wednesday brought the lowest-rated third episode in “American Horror Story” history, but the FX hourlong beat every other Tuesday cable show, including the season premiere of “South Park.”
AHS Season Eight
(adults 18-49; 1.5 season premiere)
(---) (---) (---) (0.9) (1.1) (1.5) 2018
AHS Season Seven
(adults 18-49; 2.0 season premiere; 1.0 season finale)
(1.0) (0.8) (0.7) (1.0) (1.0) (1.0) 2017
(1.1) (1.1) (1.2) (1.2) (2.0) (---) 2017
AHS Season Six
(adults 18-49; 2.8 season premiere; 1.3 season finale)
(1.3) (1.3) (1.2) (1.4) (1.4) 2016
(1.5) (1.4) (1.7) (1.8) (2.8) 2016
AHS Season Five
(adults 18-49; 3.0 season premiere; 1.1 season finale)
(1.1) (0.9) 2016
(0.9) (1.1) (1.2) (1.4) (1.4) 2015
(1.5) (1.6) (1.7) (2.2) (3.0) 2015
AHS Season Four
(adults 18-49; 3.1 season premiere; 1.5 season finale)
(1.5) (1.4) (1.5) 2015
(1.5) (1.5) (1.6) (2.0) (1.8) 2014
(2.1) (2.3) (2.2) (2.3) (3.1) 2014
AHS Season Three
(adults 18-49; 3.0 season premiere; 2.2 season finale)
(2.2) (1.8) (1.7) (1.8) 2014
(2.1) (2.2) (2.2) (2.3) 2013
(2.2) (2.0) (2.1) (2.5) (3.0) 2013
AHS Season Two
(adults 18-49; 2.2 season premiere; 1.3 season finale)
(1.3) (1.3) (1.5) (1.2) 2013
(1.3) (1.4) (1.3) (0.9) 2012
(1.6) (1.5) (1.5) (1.7) (2.2) 2012
AHS Season One
(adults 18-49; 1.6 season premiere; 1.7 season finale)
(1.7) (1.4) (1.6) (1.7) (1.6) (1.8) 2011
(1.6) (1.6) (1.7) (1.5) (1.4) (1.6) 2011
