The Simpsons gained 8.09 million viewers for the episode ‘Revenge Is A Dish Best Served 3 Times’, a new low for the season behind ‘The Haw-Hawed Couple’ (8.29 million). It’s a huge drop for the show, coming off a season high just a few weeks ago. Comparatively at this time last year, ‘We’re On The Road To D’ohwhere’ scored 9.04 million viewers while Mommie Beerest on January 30, 2005 averaged around 10 million.
King Of The Hill in its new slot held a positive 89% of its Simpsons lead-in, with 7.19 million viewers. Family Guy at 9 had 8.75 million viewers, followed by American Dad with 7.46 million. Network placement saw Fox in fourth overall for the night, behind CBS, ABC and NBC. Among adults, Fox tied for second place with CBS — ABC coming out winners.