By the Numbers

Here are the 10 most-watched prime-time TV programs in the Los Angeles market last week, based on the average number of households. The national television rankings can be found on Page 14.

Source: Nielsen Media Research

*--* Program Nat’l Rank Station Households

1 “American Idol” (Tues.) 1 KTTV 834,000

2 “American Idol” (Wed.) 2 KTTV 735,000

3 “Amor Real” (Thurs.) -- KMEX 612,000

4 “Amor Real” (Mon.) -- KMEX 571,000

5 “Amor Real” (Tues.) -- KMEX 568,000

6 “Amor Real” (Wed.) -- KMEX 559,000

7 “Desperate Housewives” 11 KABC 543,000

8 “Cold Case” 5 KCBS 530,000

9 “Simple Life 3” 13 KTTV 515,000

10 “Law & Order: Criminal Intent” 15 KNBC 492,000

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