Best-Ever October for HGTV TVWeek

Scripps' HGTV network had it highest-rated October ever, with a primetime rating of 1.0 according to Nielsen Media Research.

In the 18-49 demographic, HGTV's October primetime rating average was a 0.4, also a high, as was a 0.3 in the males 25-49 demo.

From Sept. 28-Oct. 25, HGTV primetime ratings were up 25% over the same period in 2008.

-- Allison J. Waldman