TV rankings

Here are the 10 most-watched prime-time programs in the L.A. market last week, based on the average number of households. The national rankings can be found on Page E13.

*--* PROGRAM NAT’L RANK STATION HOUSEHOLDS

1 “Friends” (Thur 8 p.m.) 3 KNBC 743,000

2 “American Idol” (Wed) 6 KTTV 699,000

3 “Will & Grace” (Thur 9 p.m.) 10 KNBC 690,000

4 “ER” 2 KNBC 688,000

5 “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” 1 KCBS 651,000

6 “American Idol” (Tue) 4 KTTV 644,000

7 “Friends” (Thur 8:30 p.m.) 5 KNBC 612,000

8 “Will & Grace” (Thur 9:45 p.m.) 11 KNBC 597,000

9 “The Simpsons” 27 KTTV 585,000

10 “Extreme Makeover” 31 KABC 573,000

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*--* Sources: CBS; Nielsen Media Research

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