How do Mary and Edith stack up against Patsy and Edina? Does Mr. Bates out-rate Mr. Brent? And can anyone at Downton top Benny Hill?

Grab the tissues!

It was about on par with what the canceled Prime Suspect attracted in its debut, but Awake did have a weaker lead-in.

What reality show mesmerizes kids ages 2-5? How many NBC shows does it take to equal the audience for NCIS?

Hat's all, folks!

"It's not like NBC said, you know, 'Okay, people are talking about the hat, you can't wear the it.' If they did, I don't know what I would do. 'Cause I'm like Jane."

'Boss' nails it, but 'Prime Suspect' falls way short.

'Up All Night' is about its only hit. But unlike the Zucker years, they're not panicking.

It's good!

Not a total vote of confidence, but a good sign.

Checking in on 'New Girl,' 'X Factor,' 'Whitney,' 'Ringer,' and more.

"Beef Trust"? Really?

'The X Factor' stabilizes, but 'Charlie's Angels' gets off to a weak start.

Will a familiarity with 'The Count of Monte Cristo' endear you to 'Revenge' or turn you off?

In the first of a series, we dissect NBC's game plan, strengths and weaknesses, and diagnose its prospects.

See which other shows got picked up.

Here are the problems that need to be solved next year, and what the struggling Peacock might do to solve them.

Plus: Maria Bello gets cast in the adaptation of 'Prime Suspect.'

Rounding up gifts for everyone on your list, from the gadget junkies to Sondheim fanatics to wannabe Mad Men.

Flattery will get you everywhere. Or at least several DVDs.