‘Modern Family,’ ‘Survivor’ up in Wednesday ratings but ‘American Idol’ wins the night

American Idol had no trouble winning Wednesday night, although many of Fox’s competitors were up throughout the night. ABC’s sitcoms did very well and Survivor actually rose a hair from its disappointing premiere last week.

Idol averaged 14.24 million viewers and a 4.1 18-49 rating over its two hours, but HitFix notes that it had an odd night. The first hour was up over last Wednesday's episode, drawing a 4.0 18-49 rating, but the second hour was actually down with a 4.2. You can check out our recap of the episode here.

CBS came in second with 10.24 million viewers and a 2.5 18-49 rating. Survivor was up to 9.45 million viewers and a 2.5 18-49 rating. EW suggests that people just forgot to reset their DVR last week, which accounts for the low-rated premiere. CBS re-titles Survivor every season to reflect the location, so viewers have to re-set their DVRs at the beginning.

Criminal Minds followed with a down night, drawing 10.74 million and a 2.7 18-49 rating. CSI jumped to 10.54 million viewers and a 2.3 key demo rating.

ABC was in a very distant third with just 6.81 million viewers and a 2.1 18-49 rating. The Middle climbed 16 percent with 8.2 million viewers and a 2.2 18-49 rating, notes The Wrap. The Neighbors followed with 6.3 million and a 1.9 18-49 rating, while Modern Familywas up to 10.6 million and a 3.9 18-49 rating. Suburgatory had 5.9 million viewers and a 2.0 rating. A 20/20 Oscars special had 5 million viewers and a 1.3 18-49 rating.

NBC continues to struggle on Wednesdays with just over 5 million viewers and a 1.5 18-49 rating last night. Whitney had just 3.26 million viewers and a 1.1 18-49 rating, while Guys With Kids had under 3 million and a 1.1 18-49 rating. Law & Order: SVU had 5.7 million viewers and a 1.7 18-49 rating, while Chicago Fire had 6.42 million and a 1.9 rating.

The CW’s Arrow pulled in 3.12 million viewers and a 0.9 18-49 rating. Supernatural had 2.22 million and a 0.9 rating as well.