Updated: The conclusion of Game 5 of the MLB World Series, in which the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1, drew 19.8 million average viewers Wednesday night — the series’ largest TV audience.
The first half of Game 5, on Monday night, drew 13.2 million average TV viewers — before a rain delay suspended play in the bottom of the sixth inning.
| DATE | NETWORK | VIEWERS (P2+) |
|---|---|---|
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2008 (GAME 5 – conclusion) | FOX | 19,844,000 |
| MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2008 (GAME 5 – suspended in 6th inning by rain delay) | FOX | 13,237,000 |
| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2008 (GAME 4) | FOX | 15,479,000 |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2008 (GAME 3) | FOX | 9,836,000 |
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2008 (GAME 2) | FOX | 12,777,000 |
| WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2008 (GAME 1) | FOX | 14,634,000 |
| AVERAGE OF WORLD SERIES COVERAGE | FOX | 13,635,000 |
| Source: The Nielsen Company (October 22-29, 2008). |
