
“The Voice” kicked off on a high note Tuesday night.
The Mark Burnett-produced singing competition improved NBC’s season average in the time period by 89 percent. With a 5.1 rating in the 18-49 demographic and 11.8 million viewers overall, it is the top-rated series premiere on a major network since CBS’ “Undercover Boss” debut following the 2010 Super Bowl.
‘The Voice’ Premiere: Christina Aguilera Takes the Reins
“The Voice” — which features Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton – was the No. 1 show of the night out-rating ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” and a new 90-minute episode of “Glee.” In head-to-head competition, “The Voice” bested “Glee” 4.6 vs. 3.4 (from 9-9:30) and “Dancing With the Stars” 4.9 vs. 3.5 (from 9-10 p.m.).