According to the A,C. Nielsen Co., here are the top 10 shows for the week ending Aug. 27, their networks and ratings. (Each rating point equals 954,000 homes.)
1. Seinfeld - NBC, 17.0
2. Friends - NBC, 16.6
3. ER - NBC, 14.3
tie. Mad About You - NBC, 14.3
5. Home Improvement - ABC, 13.3
6. Friends - 12.6
tie. PrimeTime Live - ABC, 12.6
8. Grace Under Fire - ABC, 12.5
9. 20/20 - ABC, 12.4
10. NFL Preseason Football Special - ABC, 11.5