A compelling World Series broadcast propelled Fox to victory in the November sweeps contest, reports MediaLife.

Fox averaged a 3.5 adults 18-49 rating and 9 share for the period, according to Nielsen data, up 17 percent over last year. ABC finished second with a 3.1/9, off 11 percent from last year.

CBS took third with a 3.0/8, down 12 percent from last year, and NBC placed a distant fourth with 2.6/7, a drop of 16 percent from last year.

 — Allison J. Waldman