The third season premiere of Housewives on ABC was down in the ratings from last seasons premiere. This season premiere had 23.8 million viewers in the 18-49 group and was the nights top show, but last years premiere had 28.4 million viewers for that age group. Last season became lackluster as the season went on so I wonder if some of the viewers went elsewhere. The season is still young and may change but if the lower numbers continue ABC may grow concerned.