According to the A.C. Nielsen Co., here are the top 10 shows for the week ending May 4, their networks and ratings. (Each rating point equals 970,000 homes.)
1. Ellen
ABC, 23.4
2. ER
NBC, 22.2
3. Seinfeld
NBC, 20.3
4. PrimeTime Live
ABC, 16.8
5. Friends
NBC, 16.6
6. Fired Up
NBC, 15.5
7. Suddenly Susan
NBC, 15.2
8. Movie: Forrest Gump
ABC, 14.5
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9. Touched by an Angel
CBS, 14.0
10. Home Improvement
CBS, 12.7