ABC's Chief commands full season

ABC has elected a full season for the new drama Commander in Chief, ordering nine more episodes.

Chief is the most-watched new series of the fall season, averaging 16.5 million total viewers to lead its 9 p.m. Tuesday slot. While second in the hour in 18-49, Chief is still up 10 percent in that demo from last year's 9-10 p.m. combination of According to Jim and Rodney.

Chief has managed to weather a regime change behind the scenes this month, with TV vet Steven Bochco, the creator of L.A. Law and NYPD Blue, replacing the series' original showrunner, Rod Lurie, who remains as executive producer.

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