Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Dec. 29-Jan. 4. Listings include the week's ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses. An "X" in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.

1. (X) NFL Playoff: Indianapolis vs. San Diego, NBC, 27.79 million viewers.

2. (X) "NBC NFL Playoff Pre-Kick 2," NBC, 21.87 million viewers.

3. (X) "Fox NFC Wildcard Post Game," Fox, 16.42 million viewers.

4. (7) "Desperate Housewives," ABC, 14.39 million viewers.

5. (3) "NCIS," CBS, 13.43 million viewers.

6. (X) Sugar Bowl: Alabama vs. Utah, Fox, 13.37 million viewers.

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7. (16) "Cold Case," CBS, 12.67 million viewers.

8. (8) "60 Minutes," CBS, 12.32 million viewers.

9. (10) "Two and a Half Men," CBS, 11.87 million viewers.

10. (14) "CSI: Miami," CBS, 11.36 million viewers.

11. (21) "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," ABC, 10.94 million viewers.

12. (X) "Superstars of Dance," NBC, 10.55 million viewers.

13. (X) "Kennedy Center Honors," CBS, 10.51 million viewers.

14. (27) "Million Dollar Password," CBS, 10.41 million viewers.

15. (X) "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 9.76 million viewers.

16. (31) "The Unit," CBS, 9.73 million viewers.

17. (X) "Law & Order: SVU," NBC, 9.62 million viewers.

18. (X) "Deal or No Deal," NBC, 9.49 million viewers.

19. (X) Orange Bowl: Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech, Fox, 9.32 million viewers.

20. (24) "Brothers and Sisters," ABC, 9.09 million viewers.

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