Third Season Premiere Ratings Posted September 22 2011

Third Season Premiere Ratings

Last night's season premiere of Modern Family dominated its timeslot, beating Fox's premiere of Simon Cowell's new reality show, The X Factor, to finish in first place. The double showing of Modern Family saw the extended Pritchett clan head to a retreat in Wyoming and Mitch and Cam decide to adopt another child.

The third season premiere was watched by 14.30 million people and scored a 9.8/15 rating in households. Modern Family scored a 6.0/15 rating in the ever important adults 18-49 demographic.

Compared to last season's opener, the ratings were up 13% in total viewers and a whopping 36% in the 18-49 demo. The show hit new highs last night, beating its previous high by adding 8% in total viewers and 18% with viewers 18-49.

Episode: Dude Ranch Tags: ratings, Season 3

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Dude Ranch
Season 3, Episode 1 - Aired September 21, 2011

The extended family head to Jackson Hole, Wyoming for some fun and adventure in the great outdoors.

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