1986-87 experienced a downward Nielsen trend with all networks losing between 4-7% of their audiences. NBC's loss was minor, as it inflated 20% the prior season, leaving plenty of space to paint the top of the charts blue. CBS also lost ground, yet placed in a sterling 2nd place, while ABC continued its downward plunge which began during the 1984 spring. Sitcoms continued their prominence, grabbing 11 of the top 20 places, while the suds began to wash out in the drain and rinse in the watershed. Nightly movies experienced various fortunes, with most staked in the front of the pack.