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 Here's a list of the top 20 prime-time shows by viewership numbers, compiled by Nielsen Media Research for June 8-14:

1. NBA Finals: L.A. Lakers vs. Orlando, Game 4, ABC, 15.96 million viewers.

2. NBA Finals: L.A. Lakers vs. Orlando, Game 3, ABC, 14.2 million viewers.

3. NBA Finals: L.A. Lakers vs. Orlando, Game 5, ABC, 14.17 million viewers.

4. "NBA Trophy Presentation," ABC, 13.48 million viewers.

5. "The Mentalist" (Tuesday), CBS, 11.62 million viewers.

6. "NCIS," CBS, 11.05 million viewers.

7. "Two and a Half Men," CBS, 9.52 million viewers.

8. "The Mentalist" (Thursday), CBS, 8.94 million viewers.

9. "48 Hours Mystery" (Tuesday), CBS, 8.85 million viewers.

10. "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," CBS, 8.74 million viewers.

11. "So You Think You Can Dance" (Wednesday), Fox, 8.69 million viewers.

12. "So You Think You Can Dance" (Thursday), Fox, 8.65 million viewers.

13. "Wipeout," ABC, 8.49 million viewers.

14. "Criminal Minds," CBS, 8.34 million viewers.

15. "CSI: Miami," CBS, 8.21 million viewers.

16. "CSI: NY," CBS, 8.02 million viewers.

17. NHL Stanley Cup Final: Pittsburgh vs. Detroit, Game 7, NBC, 7.99 million viewers.

18. "The Big Bang Theory," CBS, 7.82 million viewers.

19. "60 Minutes," CBS, 7.64 million viewers.

20. "The Bachelorette," ABC, 7.19 million viewers.

ABC News has come under the gun for an upcoming special on President Barack Obama's health care plan, after rejecting Republican demands for airtime.

The news telecasts on June 24 will originate at the White House, with "Good Morning America" on the South Lawn and Charles Gibson anchoring "World News" from the Blue Room, in addition to a primetime special, "Questions for the President: Prescription for America," moderated by Charles Gibson and Diane Sawyer.

During the special, the president is set to discuss his ambitious health care plan, and answer questions from a cross-section of Americans. The event won't include an official Republican Party response, however, a move that has prompted the Republican National Committee to complain to the network.

"I find it outrageous that ABC would prohibit our party's opposing thoughts and ideas from this national debate, which affects millions of ABC viewers," wrote RNC chief of staff Ken McKay in a letter posted on Drudge Report. "I am concerned this event will become a glorified infomercial to promote the Democrat agenda. If that is the case, this primetime infomercial should be paid for out of the DNC coffers. President Obama does not hold a monopoly on health care reform ideas or on free airtime."

ABC News responded to the complaint, saying that other points of view will be included in the network's coverage.

HBO's Season 2 premiere of their vampire drama "True Blood" pulled a record-setting 3.7 million viewers, making it the most-watched program on the network since "The Sopranos' " finale two years ago (can you believe that was only two years ago? My God, how time flies when you're watching good TV.

According to our sources over at DarkUFO, Season 6 of the massively popular show "Lost" will feature 16 episodes, but include a two-hour premiere and finale. That's all the news on it we could dig up so far, but stay tuned for more as it develops!

A&E confirmed Monday that it cancelled what's likely to be Patrick Swayze's final show, "The Beast," after only one season. A&E president Bob DeBitetto called the police drama a "labor of love" for Swayze, and praised the star's work ethic while battling cancer as they shot the first season. Swazye starred as a rogue FBI agent in the Chicago-set series, whose 13-episode run ended April 23.

Dr. Who fans out there? David Tennant, who's just finished a stretch playing the tenth version of the Time Lord, as well as "Doctor Who" writer/executive producer Russell T. Davies will grace fans in San Diego with their presence for the 40th annual Comic-Con on Sunday, July 26.

Joining them on the 10 a.m. panel will be executive producer Julie Gardner and director Euros Lyn to discuss the upcoming specials airing on BBC America.

Spinoff "Torchwood" will also get its own panel Sunday afternoon beginning at 2:15 p.m., along with the new BBC America show "Being Human". The show is about a vampire, werewolf and ghost, played by Russell Tovey, Lenora Crichlow and Aidan Turner. John Barrowman will also appear to discuss the five-night television event "Torchwood: Children of Earth."

 "The Mighty Boosh" will also be featured on Friday, July 24 at 4:45 p.m. and screenings of the "Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead" special and part of "Torchwood: Children of Earth" on Saturday night.*