The CW’s 90210 became the highest-rated scripted debut in the network’s two-year history, reports THR. (Reviewers chimed in, saying it wasn’t a complete disaster.)
4.9 million viewers tuned into Tuesday’s two-hour premiere, garnering a 2.6 rating among adults 18-40. Smallville held the previous record in the adult demo with a 2.2 rating.
The network’s all-series premiere record is held by reality TV series competition America’s Next Top Model with a 2.6 rating.
The trade mag reports that if the CW’s overall performance does not improve, the network may be axed altogether.
THE BIG QUESTION: Will you tune into 90210 next week?
