Overnights
Beijing relief: CBS's 'Flashpoint' rises
Canadian copper averages a 1.9 in 18-49s, up 19 percent over last week, one of the rare shows to see gains against Games

Sports TV
Beijing betters Lillehammer in viewers
Now the No. 2 most-watched event ever, topping 1994 Winter Games with 206 million cumulative viewers through Wednesday

Younger viewers
But one group's not into it: Teen girls
Females 12-17 is the only major demo to see declines in ratings in the first week of the Summer Olympics versus Athens in 2004

Television
For NBC, a shot at No. 3 this season
The fall will be strong with 'Sunday Night Football,' and it will get another kick from Super Bowl. But then the problems begin.

Rachel speaks!
Rachel, I want a job with flexible hours
The writer says his agency is an 8 to 5 shop and wonders where he can find a job where management is more accommodating

TV This Week
Best tube bets this weekend
Friday: Disney's 'Cheetah Girls' movie; Saturday: ABC's Little League World Series; Sunday: the Olympic closing ceremonies