Closing Olympics Ceremonies Give NBC a Narrow Win on a Crowded Sunday

The Games drew more than 15 million viewers, but “Walking Dead” on AMC had more than 13 million, and “Downton Abbey” had 8.5 million.

    



Olympics Draws 26 Million Viewers, Even as Its TV Competitors Also Thrive

A Beatles anniversary show on CBS drew 14 million, nearly seven million watched “Downton Abbey” on PBS and “Walking Dead” locked up younger viewers.

    



Dull Super Bowl Made ‘Downton Abbey’ a Thrill, as Nearly 7 Million Watched

The British drama, perfect counterprogramming by PBS, was the second-most-watched show on Sunday night with 6.8 million viewers, a 3 percent rise from last year.

    



For TV Fans, Cramming In Sunday’s Best

Decades ago, families gathered around the only set in the house on Sunday nights because networks scheduled their best programming then. Today, even with DVRs and on-demand program selection, the phenomenon continues.

    



‘Downton Abbey’ Returns to a Record Audience

The season premiere for “Downton Abbey” drew more than 10.2 million viewers, a record for this British drama.

    



‘Downton Abbey’ Returns and Sets Ratings Record

The audience of 10.2 million for the Season 4 premiere was a huge increase from the Season 3 premiere of 7.3 million.

    



Trying to Turn a Castle Into a Cash Register

Lady Carnarvon, whose home is the setting for “Downton Abbey,” is looking to profit from the show’s success with tours and souvenirs. What would Lord Grantham think?