Enlarge Getty Images Sarah Palin's speech at the Republican National Convention attracted 37.2 million viewers. •GOP. The Republican Convention did better than the Democrats', thanks to a three-day average of 34.5 million in the 10 p.m. ET hour across all networks, up from 2004's 22.6 million and from the Democrats' four-day 30.2 million a week earlier. Sarah Palin's speech averaged 37.2 million Wednesday (NBC's and CBS' coverage, aired without ads, aren't ranked individually by Nielsen), while John McCain's Thursday address averaged 38.9 million. That night, Fox News (9.2 million) topped all networks, more than doubling its audience vs. Obama's speech, while CNN's dropped 40%. •Zippy code. The premiere of CW's 90210 remake scored with 4.7 million viewers Tuesday, while Monday's second-season opener of Gossip Girl (3.4 million) had its best numbers since last fall's series premiere. One Tree Hill followed with 3.2 million, but Wednesday's America's Next Top Model (3.5 million) had its worst start since 2003. CHARTS: How did other TV shows fare? •Raising records. TNT legal drama Raising the Bar opened Monday with a big 7.7 million viewers, nearly matching its season-high Closer lead-in. •VMAs up. MTV's Video Music Awards (8.4 million Sunday) had its best numbers since 2004. •NFL. Top-rated Sunday Night Football (18.4 million) was up slightly vs. last year. Add Thursday's game (13.5 million) and NBC clinches the week. •Bloody. HBO's True Blood averaged a modest 1.4 million for Sunday's debut, while the fifth-season opener for Entourage (1.6 million) was down 27% from 2.2 million in June 2007. •Openers. Fox stunt show Hole in the Wall (7.2 million Sunday); FX's motorcycle-gang drama Sons of Anarchy (2.5 million Wednesday) and final-season start for The Shield (a lowest-yet 2.1 million Tuesday); and ABC Family miniseries Samurai Girl (1.7 million over three nights). •Icy. History's Ice Road Truckers wrapped with 2.7 million viewers Sunday, down from 4.8 million for its 2007 finish. Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. Don't attack other readers personally, and keep your language decent. Use the "Report Abuse" button to make a difference. Read more