Episode 3.17 Ratings Posted March 9, 2010

Episode 3.17 Ratings

The Big Bang Theory finished first in its slot last night, hitting a new high in total viewers. The show was watched by 16.26 million people, up from the 16.20m who tuned in to "The Large Hadron Collision".

The Big Bang Theory matched lead-in Two and a Half Men in the adults 18-49 demographic, with both shows setting a 5.8/15 rating.

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Season 3, Episode 17 - Aired March 8, 2010

The guys friendship is under threat when they find an authentic ring from "The Lord of the Rings" at a garage sale.

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