The preliminary numbers are in for the August 19 episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown on FOX.
SpoilerTV is reporting for the overnight numbers show an average of 2.618 million viewers tuned in. The first hour drew 2.216 million viewers while the second hour had 2.392 million viewers.
In the key 18-49 demographic, Friday night’s SmackDown, in the overnight ratings drew a 0.50. Despite the show being preempted in some markets due to NFL preseason games, SmackDown came in at No. 1 for the night on network television.
Friday night’s show was also the 1,200 episode.
The final numbers are expected to be released on Monday.