Prime-time viewership numbers compiled by Nielsen Media Research for Aug. 21 to Aug. 27. Top 20 listings include the week’s ranking, with viewership for the week and season-to-date rankings in parentheses.

1. (X) “Emmy Awards,” NBC, 16.18 million viewers.

2. (26) “60 Minutes,” CBS, 11.94 million viewers.

3. (3) “CSI,” CBS, 11.58 million viewers.

4. (8) “CSI: Miami,” CBS, 10.56 million viewers.

5. (X) Movie: “Pirates of the Caribbean,” ABC, 9.99 million viewers.

6. (6) “Without a Trace,” CBS, 9.95 million viewers.

7. (21) “Law & Order: SVU,” NBC, 9.59 million viewers.

8. (62) “Prison Break,” Fox, 9.37 million viewers.

9. (98) “House,” (Tuesday, 8 p.m.), Fox, 9.00 million viewers.

10. (20) “CSI: NY,” CBS, 8.90 million viewers.

11. (X) “Vanished,” Fox, 8.65 million viewers.

12. (16) “Two and a Half Men,” CBS, 8.42 million viewers.

13. (30) “Criminal Minds,” CBS, 8.33 million viewers.

14. (98) “Big Brother 7” (Thursday), CBS, 8.27 million viewers.

15. (113) “Big Brother 7” (Sunday), CBS, 8.16 million viewers.

16. (98) “Big Brother 7” (Tuesday), CBS, 8.00 million viewers.

17. (62) “Without a Trace” (Sunday), CBS, 7.97 million viewers.

18. (109) “Grey’s Anatomy” (Thursday, 9 p.m.), ABC, 7.85 million viewers.

19. (23) “Cold Case,” CBS, 7.70 million viewers.

20. (X) “Emmy Red Carpet Special,” NBC, 7.18 million viewers.

* An “X” in parentheses denotes a one-time-only presentation.