Top-rated United States television programs of 2003–04

This table displays the top-rated primetime television series of the 2003–04 season as measured by Nielsen Media Research.^[1]

Rank	Program	Network	Rating
1	CSI: Crime Scene Investigation	CBS	15.9
2	American Idol — Tuesday	FOX	14.9
3	American Idol — Wednesday	FOX	14.1
4	Friends	NBC	13.6
5	The Apprentice		13.0
6	ER		12.9
7	Survivor	CBS	12.3
8	CSI: Miami	CBS	11.9
9	Monday Night Football	ABC	11.2
9	Everybody Loves Raymond	CBS	11.2
11	Without a Trace	CBS	11.1
12	Law & Order	NBC	10.8
13	Will & Grace	NBC	10.4
14	My Big Fat Obnoxious Fiance	FOX	9.9
14	Two and a Half Men	CBS	9.9
16	60 Minutes		9.4
17	Cold Case		9.3
18	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit	NBC	8.7
19	Crossing Jordan		8.6
19	Law & Order: Criminal Intent		8.6
21	The Bachelor/The Bachelorette	ABC	8.3
22	Fear Factor	NBC	7.9
23	The West Wing	NBC	7.8
	CBS Sunday Movie	CBS
	Navy: NCIS
26	Judging Amy		7.7
26	Still Standing		7.7
28	Las Vegas	NBC	7.6
29	Average Joe		7.4
30	Frasier		7.3
30	The King of Queens	CBS	7.3

References

^ Brooks, Tim; Marsh, Earle (2007). The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present (Ninth Edition). Ballantine Books. p. 1697. ISBN 978-0-345-49773-4.

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