The telecast took NBC to the top of the list for ratings on Tuesday night, though it bears pointing out that the only other new program that aired last night was CBS’ Big Brother, which brought in its normal audience.
Those results not only blew away the competition, but they also mark quite an improvement for America’s Got Talent.
According to Deadline, the finals reached a five-year high in total viewers, with the last time ratings were that high coming in September 2011.
It also matches its own season high for the key demo.