Episode 4.05 Ratings Posted October 22, 2010

Episode 4.05 Ratings

The ratings for last night's episode are out and were strong in spite of tough competition from baseball on Fox.

The Big Bang Theory was watched by 12.94m people, finish first in the slot. The show scored a 4.0/13 rating in the key adults 18-49 demographic, also finishing first. Early indicators suggest the show might have won the night in that key demographic, but it's a close call and one which ABC's Grey's Anatomy might yet win. Big Bang posted a 7.8/13 rating in households, also placing first.

More about the episode

The Desperation Emanation
Season 4, Episode 5 - Aired October 21, 2010

When Leonard realizes he's the only one without a girlfriend, he asks Howard to set him up with one of Bernadette's friends. Meanwhile, Sheldon is trying to lose his girlfriend after she asked him to meet her mother.

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