Judge Judy Reigns Over Ratings

Sweeps Week in television used to be when broadcasters would use outlandish stunts and storylines to increase viewership numbers. Broadcasting Cable reports that many larger television markets now view sweeps week as a ratings relic. The shift in perception, however, doesn't mean shows don't still enjoy claiming "sweeps week" bragging rights. Even after 23 years in syndication, CBS Television Distribution’s Judge Judy presided over the February sweeps, which ran Jan. 31 through Feb. 27.