'How to Rock' breaks Nick's bad spell Debut scores solid ratings among 2-11s and 6-11s, lifting network after a ratings slump and increased heat from Disney (charts)   For HBO's 'Luck,' a jump start of sorts Network renews the racehorse drama after just one airing and poor ratings, largely based on positive reviews by critics (charts)   NBA lockout? What NBA lockout? Ratings are way up, never mind the missed games, with games on TNT averaging 3.1 total million viewers, up 67 percent (charts)   On cable, thirst for junk is still growing Spinoffs of top auction shows debut to big audiences, History's 'Cajun Pawn Stars' and A&E's 'Storage Wars Texas' (charts)   BCS fumble: Ratings dip in 'Bama sweep ESPN game averages 24.2 million total viewers, a huge tune-in but off 11 percent from last year as LSU fades early (charts)   The top cable network of 2011: USA Finishes the year tops in 18-49s, 25-54s and total viewers, averaging 3.3 million in primetime, up 1 percent over 2010 (charts)   A not so hot season for NFL games Ratings are off for three of the five carriers, and the Dec. 5 'MNF' dipped below 10 million, a first. Blame poor matchups (charts).   Cable's big holiday attraction: Movies Four Christmas-themed flicks make the week's top 30 shows, led by Disney Channel's 'Good Luck Charlie: It's Christmas' (charts)   Imagine that: Fans forgive flighty Kim K 'Kourtney & Kim Take New York' returns to strong ratings, despite stink over Kardashian's quickie split from hubby Kris (charts)   Bummer of a season-ender for soccer After a stellar season, MLS Cup game averages a disappointing 0.8 household rating airing against stiff competition (charts) next >>