The loss of viewers continued into season seven. The premiere was down 11% among total viewers, and the results show in which Kristy Lee Cook was eliminated delivered its lowest-rated Wednesday show among the 18–34 demo since the first season in 2002. However, the ratings rebounded for the season seven finale with the excitement over the battle of the Davids, and improved over season six as the series' third most watched finale. The strong finish of season seven also helped Fox become the most watched TV network in the country for the first time since its inception, a first ever in American television history for a non-Big Three major broadcast network. Overall ratings for the season were down 10% from season six, which is in line with the fall in viewership across all networks due in part to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. COUNT 7
QSN1 During which season of American Idol did Fox beat the other networks in ratings for the first time?  ANS1 season seven QSN2 Why were television ratings down across the board during American Idols seventh season?  ANS2 Writers Guild of America strike QSN3 On what season was Kristy Lee Cook a contestant on American Idol?  ANS3 season seven QSN4 Who was eliminated during the lowest rated show since season one? ANS4 Kristy Lee Cook QSN5 What was the series' third most watched finale? ANS5 season seven QSN6 Because of the rebound in viewers, Fox became what for the first time? ANS6 the most watched TV network QSN7 What happened in 2007-2008 that had a drop in viewers for all networks? ANS7 Writers Guild of America strike