Upon its original airing , the episode was watched by 24.18 million viewers in the United States , ranked first in its time - slot .
Upon its original airing , the episode was garnered an 8.5 Nielsen rating in the 18 -- 49 demographic .
Upon its original airing , the episode was watched by 24.18 million viewers in the United States , ranked first in its time - slot and garnered an 8.5 Nielsen rating in the 18 -- 49 demographic .