Episode 5.04 Ratings: #1 Show of the Night Posted October 7, 2011

Episode 5.04 Ratings: #1 Show of the Night

The Big Bang Theory was the highest rated show on Thursday for the third week running. The show dominated its timeslot and was crowned the highest rated show of the night in households, total viewers, adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

"The Wiggly Finger Catalyst" was watched by 13.63 million people and scored an 8.2/14 rating in households. The show was down on last week by around 900,000 viewers. In the key adults 18-49 demographic, The Big Bang Theory scored a 4.4/13 rating.

More about the episode

The Wiggly Finger Catalyst
Season 5, Episode 4 - Aired October 6, 2011

Penny introduces Raj to a girl he can communicate with - albeit with help from Howard. Meanwhile, Sheldon frees up his mind by leaving trivial decisions to the roll of the dice.

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