Episode 5.09 Ratings Posted November 11, 2011

Episode 5.09 Ratings

Last night's episode of The Big Bang Theory finished first in its slot and was the most-watched show of the night.

"The Ornithophobia Diffusion" was watched by 15.66 million people, down slightly from last week's record-setting audience of 15.98m, and scored a 9.3/15 rating in households. The Big Bang Theory recorded a 5.2/15 rating in the key adults 18-49 demographic, down from last week's 5.4/16.

The Big Bang Theory finished first in its slot and was the highest rated show of the night in households, total viewers, adults 25-54, adults 18-49 and adults 18-34. This is the eighth week running that the show has been the top rated show on Thursdays.

More about the episode

The Ornithophobia Diffusion
Season 5, Episode 9 - Aired November 10, 2011

Leonard and Penny try hanging out together as friends, while Sheldon is forced to overcome his fear of birds.

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