THE PENULTIMATE EDITION OF "BIG BROTHER 8" DELIVERS THE LARGEST AUDIENCE OF THE SUMMER

Last night's penultimate edition of BIG BROTHER 8, which saw the eviction of Zach, delivered the largest audience of the summer on any night, according to preliminary Nielsen Live Plus same-day ratings for Thursday, Sept. 13.

BIG BROTHER 8 THURSDAY was first in households (5.7/10), viewers (8.80m), adults 25-54 (3.6/11), adults 18-49 (3.2/10) and adults 18-34 (2.4/09).

This is BIG BROTHER 8's best delivery on any night in both households and viewers. This is BIG BROTHER 8 THURSDAY's best delivery in both adults 25-54 and adults 18-49.

The live finale of BIG BROTHER is Tuesday, Sept. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) with father and daughter duo Dick and Daniele remaining as the last two houseguests.

Editor's Note: Due to live news coverage at 9:00 PM/ET, all ratings are tentative and subject to change.

Final Thursday ratings will be available this afternoon.

[EDITOR'S NOTE: What follows is the afternoon update with the final national Nielsen ratings.]

FINAL -- THE PENULTIMATE EDITION OF "BIG BROTHER 8" DELIVERS THE LARGEST AUDIENCE OF THE SUMMER

Last night's penultimate edition of BIG BROTHER 8, which saw the eviction of Zach, delivered the largest audience of the summer on any night, according to Nielsen Live Plus same-day ratings for Thursday, Sept. 13.

BIG BROTHER 8 THURSDAY was first in households (5.7/10), viewers (8.89m), adults 25-54 (3.7/11), adults 18-49 (3.3/11) and adults 18-34 (2.5/09).

This is BIG BROTHER 8's best delivery on any night in both households and viewers. This matches BIG BROTHER 8's best delivery in both adults 25-54 and adults 18-49 on any night. This is the best Thursday delivery for BIG BROTHER 8 in adults 18-34.

The live finale of BIG BROTHER is Tuesday, Sept. 18 (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) with father and daughter duo Dick and Daniele remaining as the last two houseguests.