Super Bowl XLVII scores highest overnight rating ever

To the surprise of absolutely nobody, Super Bowl XLVII set a new record for the highest overnight rating in the history of American television.  A never before seen power outage combined with a thrilling 49ers comeback attempt that fell just short and a game that went down to the final minute ensured the Super Bowl would set a TV record once again.  The game scored a 48.1 overnight rating as announced by CBS: Super Rating on CBS…Super Bowl XLVII delivers highest-ever metered market rating with a 48.1/71, as Ravens top Niners 34-31. — CBS Sports PR(@CBSSportsGang) February 4, 2013 The overnight rating raises the bar set by Super Bowl XLVI, which had a 47.8 rating, and does not include the half hour blackout delay and is for the game broadcast only.  Blackout coverage still held a mind-boggling 46.5 rating through the half hour delay.  The broadcast peaked at a 52.9 rating from 10:30-10:45 and a 75 share, meaning over 50% of homes in the top broadcast markets in Americ...