Rankings for the top 15 programs on cable networks as compiled by Nielsen Media Research for the week of Aug. 17-23. Day and start time (EDT) are in parentheses: 1. "The Closer" (Monday, 9 p.m.), TNT, 5.32 million homes, 7.31 million viewers. 2. "WWE Raw" (Monday, 10 p.m.), USA, 3.94 million homes, 5.90 million viewers. 3. "Royal Pains" (Thursday, 10 p.m.), USA, 3.92 million homes, 5.32 million viewers. 4. Auto Racing: Nascar Sprint