“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” TOPS THE DEMO AGAIN, WINNING 25TH CONSECUTIVE MONTH
Nightly News Wins 58th Consecutive Week in the A25-54 Demo The NBC News Broadcast Ranks #1 in A18-49 for 103 of Last 104 Weeks Nightly News Holds Largest Demo Lead Over ABC in Four Seasons and Largest A18-49 Advantage in Three Seasons
NEW YORK (August 1, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” topped the demo again in July 2017 ranking #1 in the A25-54 demo for the 25th consecutive month. The NBC News broadcast averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +95,000 viewers (+6%) and CBS by +409,000 viewers (+34%). Nightly News continued its streak among A18-49 viewers, ranking #1 in that demo for the 27th straight month. Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers besting ABC by +115,000 viewers (+11%) and CBS by +386,000 viewers (+49%).
Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers in July 2017, leading CBS by +1.6 million viewers (+28%) and showing a +21% improvement in the advantage from the same month last year.
For the week of July 24, Nightly News ranked #1 in the news demo, averaging 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +41,000 viewers (+3%) and CBS by +427,000 viewers (+37%). Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 58 consecutive weeks.
In the same week, Nightly News averaged 1.1 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +45,000 viewers (+4%) and CBS by +382,000 viewers (+50%). Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 103 of the last 104 weeks. Nightly News grew the most week-over-week among A18-49 viewers.
Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers for the week of July 24, leading “CBS Evening News” by +1.6 million (+29%).
Nightly News holds its largest demo lead over ABC in four seasons and its biggest advantage over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +2% and its lead over CBS is up +12%. Nightly News is posting its best A18-49 advantages over the competition in three seasons.
Monthly Highlights:
- Nightly News ranked #1 in A25-54 for the 25th consecutive month.
- Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers in July 2017, leading ABC by +95,000 viewers (+6%) and CBS by +409,000 viewers (+34%).
- Nightly News ranked #1 in A18-49 for the 27th straight month.
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +115,000 viewers (+11%) and CBS by +386,000 viewers (+49%).
- Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers in July 2017, leading CBS by +1.6 million viewers (+28%), a +21% improvement in the advantage from the same month last year.
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +41,000 (+3%) and CBS by +427,000 (+37%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 58 consecutive weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 1.1 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +45,000 (+4%) and CBS by +382,000 (+50%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 103 of the last 104 weeks.
- Nightly News grew the most week-over-week among A18-49 viewers.
- Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million (+29%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four and CBS in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +2%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.
- Nightly News is posting its best A18-49 advantages over the competition in three seasons.
Week of July 24 – July 28, 2017:
Total Viewers A25-54 Rating A25-54 Viewers A18-49 Rating A18-49 Viewers NBC 7.212 1.33 1.594 0.90 1.149 CBS 5.573 0.97 1.167 0.60 0.767 ABC 7.551 1.29 1.553 0.86 1.104
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
NEW YORK (August 1, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” topped the demo again in July 2017 ranking #1 in the A25-54 demo for the 25th consecutive month. The NBC News broadcast averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +95,000 viewers (+6%) and CBS by +409,000 viewers (+34%). Nightly News continued its streak among A18-49 viewers, ranking #1 in that demo for the 27th straight month. Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers besting ABC by +115,000 viewers (+11%) and CBS by +386,000 viewers (+49%).
Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers in July 2017, leading CBS by +1.6 million viewers (+28%) and showing a +21% improvement in the advantage from the same month last year.
For the week of July 24, Nightly News ranked #1 in the news demo, averaging 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +41,000 viewers (+3%) and CBS by +427,000 viewers (+37%). Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 58 consecutive weeks.
In the same week, Nightly News averaged 1.1 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +45,000 viewers (+4%) and CBS by +382,000 viewers (+50%). Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 103 of the last 104 weeks. Nightly News grew the most week-over-week among A18-49 viewers.
Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers for the week of July 24, leading “CBS Evening News” by +1.6 million (+29%).
Nightly News holds its largest demo lead over ABC in four seasons and its biggest advantage over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +2% and its lead over CBS is up +12%. Nightly News is posting its best A18-49 advantages over the competition in three seasons.
Monthly Highlights:
- Nightly News ranked #1 in A25-54 for the 25th consecutive month.
- Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers in July 2017, leading ABC by +95,000 viewers (+6%) and CBS by +409,000 viewers (+34%).
- Nightly News ranked #1 in A18-49 for the 27th straight month.
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +115,000 viewers (+11%) and CBS by +386,000 viewers (+49%).
- Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers in July 2017, leading CBS by +1.6 million viewers (+28%), a +21% improvement in the advantage from the same month last year.
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +41,000 (+3%) and CBS by +427,000 (+37%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 58 consecutive weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 1.1 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +45,000 (+4%) and CBS by +382,000 (+50%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 103 of the last 104 weeks.
- Nightly News grew the most week-over-week among A18-49 viewers.
- Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million (+29%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four and CBS in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +2%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.
- Nightly News is posting its best A18-49 advantages over the competition in three seasons.
Week of July 24 – July 28, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.212 | 1.33 | 1.594 | 0.90 | 1.149 |
| CBS | 5.573 | 0.97 | 1.167 | 0.60 | 0.767 |
| ABC | 7.551 | 1.29 | 1.553 | 0.86 | 1.104 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE LATE-NIGHT WEEK OF JULY 24-28 IN EVERY KEY DEMOGRAPHIC
Fallon Generates a +34% Margin of Victory in the Timeslot in Adults 18-49
At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” Rules in All Key Measures
NEW YORK — Aug. 1, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of July 24-28 versus its ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
For the week, “Tonight” generated a +34% margin of victory in adult 18-49 rating versus CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” averaging a 0.59 rating in adults 18-49 versus Colbert’s 0.44.
At 12:35 a.m. ET last week, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” finished #1 in the timeslot versus CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in all key demographics, and in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key measure.
Meyers’ generated a +45% margin of victory versus “Late Late Show” for the week in adults 18-49, with a 0.32 rating average versus a 0.22.
Season to date, “Tonight Show” is winning its timeslot versus its ABC and CBS competition in every key demographic. Excluding weeks of the NBA Playoffs, Fallon has won every week of the season in adults 18-49 versus his ABC and CBS competition (L+SD). At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night” is winning its time period versus “Late Late Show” and “Nightline” in all key categories.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 24-28. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 24-28. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.59 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.44/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.33/2 (R)
NBC “Tonight” 0.59 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.44/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.33/2 (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.26/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.26/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.32/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.22/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.32/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.22/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.357 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.957 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.494 million viewers (R)
NBC “Tonight,” 2.357 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.957 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.494 million viewers (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.086 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.086 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.246 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.164 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.246 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.164 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.671 million viewers (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.671 million viewers (R)
* Friday’s “Late Night” and “Late Late Show” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.78 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.78 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.059 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.261 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.178 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.059 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.261 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.178 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.418 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.418 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.518 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.318 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.518 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.318 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.808 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.808 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JULY 24-28
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.29
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.17 (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.17 (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.56
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.44
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.44
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.980 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.409 million (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.151 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.896 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.151 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.896 million
TODAY’ IS #1 AGAIN IN THE DEMO
TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 83 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY Has Won 23 Straight Months in the Demo TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date TODAY Cuts the Total Viewer Gap and Grows Its Key Demo Advantage Over GMA Vs. Last Season
NEW YORK – August 1, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 83 straight weeks in the key demo (99 of the last 100 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY also won the month of July in the key demo marking its 23rd straight monthly win. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 12% season to date (-194,000 vs. -220,000 last season). TODAY has also increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 22% versus last season.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
WEEK OF JULY 24-30, 2017
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.62 | 11 | 3,632 | 0.73 | 937 | 1.06 | 1,278 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.35 | 10 | 3,219 | 0.47 | 604 | 0.70 | 841 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 2.82 | 12 | 3,829 | 0.67 | 864 | 1.02 | 1,230 |
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.278 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +48,000 (+4%) and CBS by +437,000 (+52%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 83 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 99 of the last 100 weeks
- TODAY added +27,000 A25-54 viewers versus prior week (+2%)
- TODAY delivered a 1.06 A25-54 rating, +0.04 points ahead of GMA and +0.36 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 937,000 A18-49 viewers, +73,000 (+9%) more than GMA and +333,000 (+55%) higher than CBS
- TODAY posted a +4% (+37,000) increase in A18-49 viewers week-to-week
- TODAY’s 0.73 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.06 points and CBS by +0.26 points
TODAY averaged 3.632 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +413,000 (+13%)
- Compared to the prior week, TODAY gained +4,000 total viewers
- TODAY reduced the total viewer gap with GMA by 38% compared to the same week last season (-197,000 vs. -317,000 last year)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 22% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 4%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 12% (-194,000 vs. -220,000 last season)
JULY 2017
TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 23 consecutive months and 24 of the last 25 months
- TODAY averaged 1.283 million viewers, leading GMA by +111,000 (+9%) and CBS by 474,000 (+59%)
TODAY ranked #1 among A18-49 for the 28th consecutive month, 30 of the last 32 months, and 48 of the last 55 months
- TODAY averaged 937,000 A18-49 viewers, +118,000 (+14%) higher than GMA and +359,000 (+62%) more than CBS
TODAY finished #2 in total viewers for the seventh straight month and 58 of the last 61 months
- TODAY averaged 3.646 million viewers, trailing GMA by -180,000 (-5%) but leading CBS by +429,000 (+13%)
- TODAY reduced the total viewer gap with GMA by 19% compared to July 2016 (-180,000 vs. -222,000 last year)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 32.8 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in June for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 42 consecutive months (51 out of the last 52), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering 3.0x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in June 2017.
NBC RULES THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF JULY 24-30 WITH 10 OF THE TOP 20 PRIMETIME SHOWS ON THE BIG 4 IN 18-49
“America’s Got Talent,” “World of Dance,” “American Ninja Warrior,” “The Wall,” the Debut of “Midnight, Texas,” “Hollywood Game Night,” “Night Shift,” “LBS: Forever Young,” “Dateline” and a “Talent” Encore All Earn Top-20 Ratings
In Total Viewers, “America’s Got Talent” & “World of Dance” Rank #1-2; It’s the Season’s Most-Watched “Talent”
NBC Has Claimed Nine Straight Weeks as the #1 Net in Both 18-49 and 25-54 When Counting Entertainment Programs Only; Has Taken Eight of Nine in Total Viewers
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by +19% Over CBS and Super Bowl-Boosted Fox
Monday’s “Midnight, Texas” Premiere Ranks as the #1 Premiere This Summer of Any New Or Returning Drama
L+3: “Midnight, Texas” Also Grabs the Biggest L+3 Lift in 18-49 Rating for a Broadcast Summer Drama Debut in Two Years
NBC Once Again Dominates Tuesday Against Big 4 Competition as “America’s Got Talent” Hits Season High in Total Viewers
L+3: “Talent” Delivers Tuesday’s Biggest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 Rating and Total Viewers, “World of Dance” Scores the Top Lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 Percentage
Thursday’s "The Night Shift" Hits Season Highs, Wins at 10; "Hollywood Game Night" Matches Its 18-49 High Since Feb. 2016, Ties for the 8-9 p.m. Win
L+7: “The Night Shift” Delivers Thursday’s Biggest L+3 Lift in Total Viewers
Friday’s "Dateline" Ranks As the #1 Show of the Night in 18-49, NBC Ranks #1 or Tied for #1 for an 11th Straight Friday, excluding Sports
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Aug. 1, 2017 — NBC has delivered a decisive win for the ratings week of July 24-30 in the key demographic of adults 18-49, claiming 10 of the week’s top-20 ratings among primetime shows on the Big 4 networks. NBC also won the week among those networks in total viewers and every other key ratings category.
According to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research, NBC series that generated top-20 rankings among primetime shows on the Big 4 networks last week included: “America’s Got Talent” (#1), “World of Dance” (tied for #5), “American Ninja Warrior” (#7), “The Wall” (tied for #8), Monday’s premiere of “Midnight, Texas” (tied for #11), “Hollywood Game Night” (tied for #11), “The Night Shift” (tied for #15), “Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (tied for #15), “Dateline NBC” (tied for #15) and Friday’s rebroadcast of “America’s Got Talent” (tied for #20).
In total viewers, the most-watched “Talent” of the season finished #1 for the week and “World of Dance” ranked #2.
This is NBC’s sixth straight weekly win in 18-49 and the network has taken five of six in total viewers.
Counting just entertainment programming, NBC won the week in both adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, marking the ninth straight week NBC has finished as the #1 network in entertainment programming (excluding live news and sports) in 18-49 and 25-54. In total viewers, NBC has won eight of the last nine weeks in entertainment-program ratings.
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with a +19% margin over CBS and Fox, despite Fox’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men and women 18-49; adults 18-34 and women 18-34.
Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
Week 45 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” July 24-30
NBC…0.9
CBS…0.7
ABC…0.7
Fox…0.5
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
NBC…4.7 million
CBS…4.3 million
ABC…3.1 million
Fox…1.6 million
CW…0.9 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…1.9
Fox…1.6
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.5
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
CBS…8.7 million
NBC…7.6 million
ABC…5.9 million
Fox…5.1 million
CW…1.7 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.6
ABC…1.5
CBS…1.4
Fox…1.2
CW…0.6
NBC highlights for the week of July 24-30:
Monday
“American Ninja Warrior” (from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked #2 among all programs in both 18-49 with a 1.4/6 and total viewers with 5.7 million viewers.
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Ninja” grew by +13% in 18-49 (from a 1.40 rating to a 1.58) and +641,000 viewers overall (5.7 million to 6.3 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: “American Ninja Warrior” has grown by +24% in 18-49 rating so far this summer going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.43 to a 1.78) and +1.1 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 6.8 million).
Upscale: “Ninja” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 123 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).
From 10-11 p.m., the premiere of the new drama “Midnight, Texas” handily won its timeslot with a 0.9/4 in 18-49 and 3.6 million viewers. “Midnight, Texas,” which easily outperformed the debut of the new ABC drama “Somewhere Between” in the same timeslot, was the #1 premiere this summer of a new or returning drama. L+3: “Midnight, Texas” grew by +44% in 18-49 (0.94 to 1.35) and +1.3 million viewers overall (3.6 million to 4.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage and total viewers. It’s also the best L+3 lift in 18-49 rating (+0.41) for a new broadcast summer drama premiere in two years (since CBS’ “Zoo” in 2015, +0.45, on Tuesday, June 30, 2015).
Tuesday
NBC easily ranked #1 Tuesday in 18-49 (2.3/10) and total viewers (11.0 million). On a dominant night, the network outperformed ABC, CBS, Fox and CW combined in 18-49 and doubled second-place CBS in total viewers.
In easily winning the 8-10 p.m. ET timeslot in all measures, “America’s Got Talent” was watched by 13.1 million viewers, which was a season high as well as a +4% increase from the previous week. In 18-49, “Talent” drew a 2.6/11, also up +4% versus the prior week. L+3: “Talent” grew +23% in 18-49 (2.64 to 3.26) and more than +2.4 million viewers overall (13.1 million to 15.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The increases of +0.62 of a rating point and +2.467 million viewers overall were the night’s biggest L+3 lifts in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: “Talent” is growing by +37% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 2.58 to a 3.54) and +3.4 million viewers overall (12.5 million to 15.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. The six weeks of auditions for “America’s Got Talent” have delivered the biggest L+7 lifts ever for a broadcast alternative series in total viewers and stand as the show’s most-watched auditions to date (15.95 million).
“World of Dance” (1.6/7 in 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) was even week to week in both 18-49 while retaining 99.6% in total viewers (6.882 million vs. 6.907 million). “World” ranked as the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 in all key measures, finishing behind only “Talent.” L+3: “World” increased by +37% in 18-49 (1.64 to 2.24) and +1.9 million viewers overall (6.9 million to 8.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3. The +37% increase is the night’s biggest L+3 lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage). L+7: So far this season, “World of Dance” has increased by +40% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.91 to a 2.67) and more than +2.4 million viewers overall (8.1 million to 10.5 million). “World of Dance” is by far the #1 new entertainment series of the summer in L+7 (2.6 in 18-49, 10.3 million in total viewers).
Wednesday
“Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #2 show of the night in total viewers, behind only “Big Brother,” while retaining 100% week to week in adult 18-49 rating (0.8 vs. 0.8). L+7: “LBS: Forever Young” is increasing by +9% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.94 to a 1.06) and +558,000 viewers overall (6.7 million to 7.3 million).
“The Carmichael Show” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) tied for the time-period win among the Big 4 networks in adult 18-49 rating. L+3: “Carmichael” increased by +19% in 18-49 (0.63 to 0.75) and +405,000 viewers overall (3.1 million to 3.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Carmichael” has grown by +25% this summer in 18-49 rating (from a 0.76 to a 0.95) and +528,000 viewers overall (3.6 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
An encore telecast of “The Carmichael Show” delivered a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 2.7 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET.
A rebroadcast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” averaged a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 2.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET.
Thursday
NBC “Hollywood Game Night” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the hour among the Big 4 nets in adults 18-49, while equaling the show’s season high in 18-49 and matching its high since Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 (1.1). Week to week, “HGN” grew +13% in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8) and +3% in total viewers (3.8 million vs. 3.7 million). L+3: “HGN” increased by +11% in 18-49 (0.85 to 0.94) and +364,000 viewers overall (3.8 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Hollywood Game Night” has grown by +16% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.86 to a 1.00) and +474,000 viewers overall (4.0 million to 4.4 million).
“The Wall” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) tied as the #2 show of the night in adults 18-49, behind only CBS’ “Big Brother.” From its first half-hour to its second, “The Wall” grew +22% in 18-49 rating (from a 0.9 to a 1.1) and by +16% in total viewers (4.5 million to 5.2 million). L+3: “The Wall” increased by +11% in 18-49 (0.98 to 1.09) and +512,000 viewers overall (4.9 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: So far this season, “The Wall” has increased by +14% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.32 to a 1.51) and +630,000 viewers overall (5.6 million to 6.3 million). Upscale: “The Wall” is generating a solid upscale audience so far this season, indexing at a 110 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“The Night Shift” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) sewed up season highs in 18-49 and total viewers and ranked #1 in the time slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure (including a tie in men 25-54). Versus NBC’s average in the timeslot the previous summer, this week’s “Night Shift” increased by +2.1 million persons or +94% in total viewers (4.4 million vs. 2.3 million, L+SD non-sports) and by +33% in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.6). L+3: “The Night Shift” increased by +31% in 18-49 (0.78 to 1.02) and +1.4 million viewers overall (4.4 million to 5.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest lift of the night in total viewers. L+7: “The Night Shift” is growing by +51% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.69 to a 1.04) and +1.7 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 5.8 million).
Friday
NBC won Friday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and ranked #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in every other key demographic. It was the 11thstraight Friday NBC has finished #1 or tied for #1 in 18-49 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, excluding sports (excludes ABC’s NBA Finals coverage on June 9).
An encore telecast of “America’s Got Talent” (0.7/4 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) won the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
“Dateline NBC” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 4.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54. L+3: The prior Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +19% in 18-49 (0.89 to 1.06) and +666,000 viewers overall (4.6 million to 5.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +34% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.92 to a 1.23) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 networks adults 18-49 and total viewers.
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.5/3 in 18-49, 0.7 in 25-54, 3.1 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) tied as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 (with CBS’ 10 p.m. encore of “48 Hours”), winning the timeslot among the Big 4 in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. “Dateline Mystery” grew +50% from its first half-hour to its fourth in both adults 18-49 (0.4 to 0.6) and adults 25-54 (0.6 to 0.9) and by more than +1.0 million persons or +41% in total viewers (2.6 million to 3.6 million). L+7: “Dateline Mystery” is increasing by +15% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.60 to a 0.69) and +396,000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.1 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: “Dateline Mystery” is generating a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes)
An encore telecast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (0.4/2 in 18-49, 2.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) held steady or grew from its first half-hour to its second in every key measure, despite the 10 p.m. hour.
Sunday
“Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 0.7 in 25-54, 3.5 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET) generated its most-watched telecast since June 18 (3.6 million viewers), equaled its top 18-49 rating since June 11 (0.6) and matched its best 25-54 rating since June 18 (0.8). “Sunday Night” grew +0.1 of a point or +25% versus its prior regular-slot edition on July 16 in adults 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.4), +17% in adults 25-54 (0.7 vs. 0.6) and +12% in total viewers (3.5 million vs. 3.1 million), and versus the prior week’s telecast, which was delayed to a 9:02 p.m. start by a NASCAR overrun, grew +23% in total viewers (3.5 million vs. 2.9 million). Upscale: “Sunday Night” is generating strong upscale results, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes)
A rebroadcast of “The Wall” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) increased versus its prior encore in this timeslot by +0.1 of a point or +25% in adults 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.4 on July 16), to earn the show’s top 18-49 rating and overall viewership among four rebroadcasts in this slot so far this summer.
An encore telecast of “American Ninja Warrior” averaged a 0.6/2 in 18-49 and 2.4 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET.
‘TODAY’ WINS JULY SWEEP
TODAY Is the #1 Morning Show for the July Sweep in the Key Demo TODAY Has Won 9 Straight Sweeps in the Key Demo TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date
NEW YORK – July 28, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show for the July 2017 Sweep winning the key demo A25-54. The win marks TODAY’s ninth consecutive sweep victory in the key demo. TODAY has also won 82 straight weeks in the demo (98 of the last 99 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. Additionally, TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs season to date.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
July Sweep:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.61 | 11 | 3,614 | 0.72 | 920 | 1.05 | 1,263 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.34 | 10 | 3,212 | 0.45 | 572 | 0.67 | 805 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 2.82 | 12 | 3,812 | 0.63 | 813 | 0.97 | 1,166 |
A25-54: TODAY won its 9th consecutive sweep
- TODAY averaged 1.263 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +97,000 (+8%) and CBS This Morning by +458,000 (+57%)
A18-49: TODAY won its 11th consecutive sweep and 94th of the last 97 sweeps
- TODAY averaged 920,000 A18-49 viewers, topping GMA by +107,000 (+13%) and CBS by +348,000 (+61%)
P2+: TODAY averaged 3.614 million total viewers, +402,000 (+13%) ahead of CBS.
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 26% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 5%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 12% (-192,000 vs. -219,000 last season)
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS NINTH STRAIGHT SWEEP IN THE DEMO
The NBC News Broadcast Posts Largest A18-49 Demo Advantage Over ABC in Four Years
NEW YORK (July 28, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the July 2017 sweep period, averaging 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +85,000 viewers (+6%) and “CBS Evening News” by +419,000 viewers (+35%). Versus July 2016, Nightly News posted higher demo leads over CBS (by +6%). The NBC News broadcast has finished #1 in the demo for nine consecutive sweep periods and 35 of the last 38 sweeps.
Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.2 million viewers for the sweep period, topping ABC by +115,000 (+11%) and CBS by +402,000 (+52%). Nightly News has been #1 in A18-49 for nine straight sweeps and 39 of the last 40 sweeps. Year over year, Nightly News improved its A18-49 lead over ABC by +5% (+115,000 vs. +110,000 in July 2016) and CBS by +34% (+402,000 vs. +301,000 in July 2016). This was Nightly News’ largest July A18-49 advantages over ABC in four years and CBS in five years.
Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers for July sweep, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million viewers (+28%). Nightly News posted its widest July total viewer lead over CBS in three years, up 24% vs. July 2016 (1.6 million vs. +1.3 million in July 16).
July Sweep Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +85,000 (+6%) and “CBS Evening News” by +419,000 (+35%).
- Nightly News has finished #1 in the demo for nine consecutive sweep periods and 35 of the last 38 sweeps.
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers for the sweep period, topping ABC by +115,000 viewers (+11%) and CBS by +402,000 viewers (+52%).
- Nightly News has been #1 in A18-49 for nine straight sweeps and 39 of the last 40 sweeps.
- This was Nightly News’ largest July A18-49 advantages over ABC in four years and CBS in five years.
- Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers for July sweep, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million viewers (+28%).
- Nightly News posted its widest July total viewer lead over CBS in three years.
July 2017 Sweep:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.245 | 1.33 | 1.604 | 0.92 | 1.181 |
| CBS | 5.666 | 0.99 | 1.185 | 0.61 | 0.779 |
| ABC | 7.486 | 1.26 | 1.519 | 0.83 | 1.066 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
“DATELINE NBC” TOPS ABC’S “20/20” ACROSS THE BOARD FOR JULY SWEEPS
"Dateline" Delivers Biggest July Sweeps Lead Over ABC in A25-54 and Total Viewers in Four Years Broadcast Grows 27% in Total Viewers From July 2016 Sweeps Posts Largest July Sweeps Win Over ABC in A18-49 in 23 Years
July 25, 2017 – “Dateline NBC” on Fridays topped ABC’s “20/20” across the board for the July 2017 sweep period, averaging 4.6 million total viewers and outperforming “20/20” by +963,000 (+27%). “Dateline” also won the A25-54 demo, averaging 1.4 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by 144,000 (+12%). This is the broadcast's biggest July sweeps win over “20/20” in total viewers and A25-54 since 2013.
Posting its largest July Sweeps lead over ABC in A18-49 since 1994, “Dateline” averaged 1.1 million viewers and topped the network by +169,000 (+19%).
Compared to the previous July sweeps period, “Dateline” was up +27% with 962,000 in total viewers, +20% with +231,000 in A25-54 viewers and +22% with +193,000 in A18-49 viewers.
The broadcast is currently in its 25th anniversary season.
July 2017 Sweeps Highlights:
- “Dateline” averaged 4.6 million total viewers, leading “20/20” by +963,000 (+27%).
- Among A25-54, Dateline averaged 1.4 million viewers, leading ABC by 144,000 (+12%).
- This is the broadcast's biggest July sweeps win over “20/20” in total viewers and A25-54 since 2013.
- “Dateline” posted the largest July Sweeps lead over ABC in A18-49 since 1994.
- Among A18-49, “Dateline” averaged 1.1 million viewers, topping ABC by +169,000 (+19%).
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ABOUT DATELINE NBC
Dateline NBC is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history. Now in its 25th season, Dateline is anchored by Lester Holt, featuring correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy. Airing Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT, Dateline reaches more than 20 million people every week through its broadcast, and millions more through its social media platforms. David Corvo is the senior executive producer and Liz Cole is the executive producer. Follow “Dateline NBC” on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @datelinenbc.
NBC WINS THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF JULY 17-23 IN 18-49, TOTAL VIEWERS AND ALL KEY DEMOS
Ranking Among the Week’s Top 20 Primetime Programs on the Big 4 Are “America’s Got Talent,” “World of Dance,” “American Ninja Warrior,” “The Wall” and “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” NBC’s Win Makes It Eight Straight Weeks the Net Has Led in Both 18-49 and 25-54 When Counting Entertainment Programming Only Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by a +12% Margin NBC Wins Monday Among the Big 4 in Total Viewers and Ties for #1 in 18-49; “Ninja” Grows From Previous Week in Both Categories NBC Dominates Tuesday Against Big 4 Competition as “America’s Got Talent” Quadruples Broadcast Competition in 18-49; “World of Dance” Easily #1 in Timeslot NBC Ties for #1 Friday 18-49, Marking Its 10th Straight Week at the Top; “Dateline NBC” Sees Substantial Jumps From Previous Week in 18-49, 25-54 and Total Viewers
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — July 25, 2017 — Winning among the Big 4 networks for the fifth week in a row in adults 18-49, NBC has also captured the ratings week of July 17-23 in total viewers, households and all other key demos, paced by its popular programming that includes “America’s Got Talent,” “World of Dance,” “American Ninja Warrior,” and “The Wall.”
According to “live plus same day” ratings from Nielsen Media Research, NBC had more series than any other in the top-20 rankings among primetime shows on the Big 4 networks, including the #1 telecast of the week, Tuesday’s airing of “America’s Got Talent.” Other top 20 programs on NBC included “World of Dance” (#6), “American Ninja Warrior” (#8), “The Wall” (#13), “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (#15), “Dateline NBC” (#17) and “Hollywood Game Night” (#19).
In addition to winning adults 18-49, NBC also ranked #1 versus its Big 4 competition for the July 17-23 week in all other key demos, including adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49, adults, men and women 25-54.
Counting just entertainment programming, NBC won the week in both adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, marking the eighth straight week NBC has finished as the #1 network in entertainment programming (excluding live news and sports) in 18-49 and 25-54. In total viewers, NBC has won seven of the last eight weeks in entertainment-program ratings.
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with a +12% margin over #2 Fox, despite Fox’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men and women 18-49; adults 18-34 (tie) and women 18-34.
Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
Week 44 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” July 17-23
NBC…1.0
CBS…0.8
ABC…0.7
CBS…0.8
ABC…0.7
Fox…0.6
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
NBC…5.0 million
CBS…4.4 million
ABC…3.0 million
Fox…1.8 million
CW…1.0 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…1.9
Fox…1.7
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.6
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
CBS…8.7 million
NBC…7.6 million
ABC…6.0 million
Fox…5.2 million
CW…1.7 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.6
ABC…1.5
CBS…1.4
Fox…1.3
CW…0.6
NBC highlights for the week of July 17-23:
Monday
NBC tied for #1 Monday night among the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and was #1 in total viewers.
“American Ninja Warrior” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) grew from the previous week by +7% in 18-49 and 2% in total viewers. “Ninja” was the #2 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers among the Big 4 networks.
Upscale: “Ninja” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).
“Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the 10 p.m. hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, total viewers and most other key measures. “Spartan” was even in 18-49 from the previous week.
Upscale: “Spartan” is generating a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 123 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
Tuesday
NBC easily ranked #1 Tuesday night in 18-49 (2.2/9) and total viewers (10.7 million). The network more than quadrupled all other Big 4 networks in 18-49 and nearly doubled its closest competitor in total viewers.
“America’s Got Talent” was, by far, the #1 show of night (2.5/11 in 18-49, 12.6 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) and was even from the previous week in both 18-49 and total viewers. The show was #1 in all measures against Big 4 competition and increased in 18-49 and total viewers in each half-hour.
L+7: Six weeks of auditions for “America’s Got Talent” delivered the biggest L+7 lifts ever for a broadcast alternative series in total viewers and stands as the most-watched auditions to date (15.95 million).
“World of Dance” (1.6/7 in 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) more than tripled competition from CBS and ABC in the hour. “World” was the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and total viewers, behind only “Talent.”
L+7: “World of Dance” is by far the #1 new entertainment series of the summer in L+7 (2.67 in 18-49, 10.54 million in total viewers).
Wednesday
“Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in total viewers, behind only “Big Brother.”
“The Carmichael Show” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.2 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and rose +3% in total viewers (3.2 million vs. 3.1 million).
An encore telecast of “The Carmichael Show” delivered a 0.6/2 in 18-49 (+20% vs. a week ago) and 2.5 million viewers overall (+4% from a week ago) from 9:30-10 p.m. ET.
A rebroadcast of “This Is Us” averaged a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 2.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, even with a week ago in 18-49 and +5% in total viewers.
Thursday
Against mostly all original programming, NBC was #2 for the night in both the 18-49 demo (0.9/4) and total viewers (4.303 million). At 8 p.m. “Hollywood Game Night” (0.8/4) was tied for #2 in 18-49 and #2 in total viewers (3.730 million).
At 9 p.m., “The Wall” delivered a 1.1/4 in 18-49 (#2 in the timeslot to CBS’ “Big Brother”) and #2 in total viewers as well (4.951 million).
“The Night Shift,” which was even from its 18-49 performance a week ago (0.7/3), won the 10 p.m. timeslot against original competition from both ABC (“The Gong Show”) and CBS (“Zoo”) in 18-49 and total viewers (4.229 million).
L+3: The July 13 telecast of “The Night Shift” experienced its best 18-49 L+3 rating of the season (0.99 in 18-49).
Upscale: “The Wall” is generating a solid upscale audience so far this season, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
Friday
NBC tied for #1 Friday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 (0.8/4, up 14% from a week ago) and was #2 in total viewers (4.453 million, up 10% from a week ago). It’s the 10th straight Friday NBC has finished #1 or tied for #1 in 18-49 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, excluding sports (excludes ABC’s NBA Finals coverage on June 9).
An encore telecast of “America’s Got Talent” from 8-10 p.m. ET (0.7/4 in 18-49, 4.342 million viewers overall) was even in the demo and up 6% from a week ago.
“Dateline NBC” (0.9 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 4.676 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) saw significant increases from the previous week, including +29% in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.7), +20% in 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.0) and +17% in total viewers (4.676 million vs. 3.993 million) and easily won the 10-11 p.m. timeslot.
Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
‘THE TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE WEEK OF JULY 17-21 IN KEY 18-49 DEMO
After Returning From Two Weeks of Encores, Fallon Takes the Week Against Original Colbert and Kimmel Telecasts in 18-49 and Most Measures “Late Night” Continues to Dominate in 12:35 A.M. Timeslot in All Key Demos and Total Viewers
NEW YORK — July 25, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of July 17-21 versus original ABC and CBS time-period competition in many key measures – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
“Tonight” averaged a 0.59 rating in adults 18-49 to win the week over ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.37) originals (except for Friday telecast) and a week of originals of CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (0.43).
At 12:35 a.m. ET last week, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” finished #1 in the timeslot versus CBS’ rebroadcast week of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in total viewers and all key demographics, and in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” beat ABC’s “Nightline” in all key measures.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 17-21. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 17-21. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.59 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.43/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.37/2 (R for Friday telecast)
NBC “Tonight” 0.59 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.43/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.37/2 (R for Friday telecast)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 (R for Friday telecast)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.23/2 (R)
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 (R for Friday telecast)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.23/2 (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.21/2 (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.21/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.421 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.867 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.624 million viewers (R for Friday telecast)
NBC “Tonight,” 2.421 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.867 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.624 million viewers (R for Friday telecast)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.103 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.103 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.255 million viewers (R for Friday telecast)
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.085 million viewers (R)
NBC “Late Night,” 1.255 million viewers (R for Friday telecast)
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.085 million viewers (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.696 million viewers (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.696 million viewers (R)
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.79 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.79 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.077 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.247 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.175 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.077 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.247 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.175 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.425 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.425 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.525 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.321 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.525 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.321 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.811 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.811 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JULY 17-21
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.29
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.12 (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.12 (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.58
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.46
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.46
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.848 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.280 million (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.216 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.957 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.216 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.957 million
‘TODAY’ WINS OUTRIGHT FRIDAY
TODAY Tops GMA in Total Viewers and All Demos Friday TODAY Is #1 in the Key Demo for 81 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date GMA Posts Its Lowest Total Viewer Delivery in 7 Years
NEW YORK – July 25, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show outright topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in total viewers and all demos last Friday. TODAY also won the week in the key demo A25-54 marking 82 straight weeks in the top spot (98 of the last 99 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY was the only morning news program to increase its total audience week to week, while GMA posted its lowest total viewer delivery in seven years. Additionally, TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs season to date.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.62 | 11 | 3,628 | 0.70 | 900 | 1.04 | 1,251 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.31 | 10 | 3,178 | 0.43 | 557 | 0.66 | 797 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 2.79 | 12 | 3,774 | 0.61 | 788 | 0.95 | 1,144 |
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.251 million A25-54 viewers, topping GMA by +107,000 (+9%) and CBS by +454,000 (+57%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 82 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 98 of the last 99 weeks
- Week-over-week, TODAY improved its A25-54 leads over both GMA (by 4%) and CBS (by 3%)
- TODAY won all five mornings last week, extending its streak to 50 consecutive daily wins
- TODAY delivered a 1.04 A25-54 rating, +0.09 points ahead of GMA and +0.38 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 900,000 A18-49 viewers, +112,000 (+14%) more than GMA and +343,000 (+61%) higher than CBS
- TODAY’s 0.70 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.09 points and CBS by +0.27 points
TODAY averaged 3.628 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +450,000 (+14%)
- Compared to the prior week:
- TODAY was the only morning news program to increase its total audience (+32,000)
- TODAY widened its total viewer lead over CBS by 28% (+450,000 vs. +352,000 prior week)
- TODAY posted its closest total viewer gap vs. GMA in six weeks
- GMA averaged its lowest P2+ delivery in seven years (since the week of 7/26/2010)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 26% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 5%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 12% (-192,000 vs. -219,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 32.8 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in June for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 42 consecutive months (51 out of the last 52), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering 3.0x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in June 2017.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN
Nightly News Ranks #1 in A25-54 for 57 Straight Weeks The NBC News Broadcast Ranks #1 in A18-49 for 102 of Last 103 Weeks The NBC News Broadcast Holds Largest Demo Lead over ABC in Four Seasons
NEW YORK (July 25, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of July 17, averaging 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +69,000 viewers (+4%) and “CBS Evening News” by +396,000 viewers (+33%). Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 57 consecutive weeks. Nightly News won Tuesday night and Wednesday night across the board.
For the week, Nightly News averaged 1.1 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +44,000 viewers (+4%) and CBS by +341,000 viewers (+42%). Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 102 of the last 103 weeks.
Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers for the week of July 17, leading CBS Evening News by +1.7 million (+30%), marking its best advantage over CBS in 24 weeks.
Nightly News holds its largest demo lead over ABC in four seasons and biggest advantage over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +4% and its lead over CBS is up +12%.
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +69,000 viewers (+4%) and CBS by +396,000 (+33%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 57 consecutive weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 1.1 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +44,000 (+4%) and CBS by +341,000 (+42%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 102 of the last 103 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.7 million (+30%), its best advantage over CBS in 24 weeks.
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49.
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +4% and its lead over CBS is up +12%.
Week of July 17– July 21, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.242 | 1.33 | 1.598 | 0.89 | 1.145 |
| CBS | 5.568 | 1.00 | 1.202 | 0.63 | 0.804 |
| ABC | 7.506 | 1.27 | 1.529 | 0.86 | 1.101 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ ENCORES WIN THE WEEK OF JULY 10-14 IN 18-49
Fallon Takes the Week Against Original Colbert and Kimmel Telecasts in 18-49 and Most Key Measures
NEW YORK — July 18, 2017 — Encore telecasts of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” have won the late-night ratings week of July 10-14 versus original ABC and CBS time-period competition in many key measure – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, women 25-54, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
“Tonight” encores averaged a 0.57 rating in adults 18-49 to win the week over ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.43) originals (except for Friday telecast) and a week of originals of CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (0.44).
At 12:35 a.m. ET last week, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” encores finished #1 in the timeslot versus CBS’ rebroadcast week of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in all key demographics, and in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” beat ABC’s “Nightline” in most key measures.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 10-14. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 10-14. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.57 rating, 3 share (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 0.44/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.43/3 (R for Friday telecast)
NBC “Tonight” 0.57 rating, 3 share (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 0.44/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.43/3 (R for Friday telecast)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.29/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.29/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.29/2 (R)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.21/2 (R)
NBC “Late Night,” 0.29/2 (R)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.21/2 (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.20/2 (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.20/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.164 million viewers (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 3.063 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.939 million viewers (R for Friday telecast)
NBC “Tonight,” 2.164 million viewers (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 3.063 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.939 million viewers (R for Friday telecast)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.224 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.224 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.101 million viewers (R)
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.119 million viewers (R)
NBC “Late Night,” 1.101 million viewers (R)
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.119 million viewers (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.684 million viewers (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.684 million viewers (R)
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.79 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.79 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.093 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.257 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.190 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.093 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.257 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.190 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.432 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.432 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.532 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.328 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.532 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.328 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.814 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.814 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JULY 10-14
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.32
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.22
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.22
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.59
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.48
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.48
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.946 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.482 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.248 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.999 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.248 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.999 million
NBC WINS THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF JULY 10-16 IN 18-49 AND TOTAL VIEWERS
Ranking Among the Week’s Top 20 Primetime Programs on the Big 4 Are “America’s Got Talent,” “World of Dance,” “American Ninja Warrior,” “The Wall,” “Spartan” and “LBS: Forever Young” Despite Fox’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game, NBC’s Win Makes It Seven Straight Weeks the Net Has Led in Both 18-49 and 25-54 When Counting Entertainment Programming Only Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by a +12% Margin NBC Wins Monday Among the Big 4 in 18-49 and Total Viewers, Vs. the Prior Monday, “Ninja” Grows +27% in 18-49, “Spartan” By +25% “America’s Got Talent” Is Tuesday’s #1 Show in 18-49 & Total Viewers Vs. Baseball’s All-Star Game, “World of Dance” Dominates the 10 p.m. Non-Sports Competition NBC Wins Thursday in Total Viewers and Ties for #1 in 18-49 as “The Wall” Hits Demo and Viewers High Since February NBC Takes Its 9th Straight Friday in 18-49, Excluding Sports, Led by the #1 Shows of the Night, “America’s Got Talent” and “Dateline NBC”
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — July 18, 2017 — Despite Fox airing the Major League Baseball All-Star Game, NBC has won the ratings week of July 10-16 in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49 and total viewers, paced by its popular programming that includes “America’s Got Talent,” “World of Dance,” “American Ninja Warrior,” and “The Wall.”
According to “live plus same day” ratings from Nielsen Media Research, NBC series that generated top-20 rankings among primetime shows on the Big 4 networks included the #1 telecast of the week, Tuesday’s airing of “America’s Got Talent.” Other top 20 programs on NBC included “World of Dance” (#6), “American Ninja Warrior” (#9), a special Thursday telecast of “America’s Got Talent” (#10), “The Wall” (#11), “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (#14) and “Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (#18).
NBC also ranked #1 versus its Big 4 competition for the July 10-16 week in women 18-49, adults 25-54 and women 25-54.
Counting just entertainment programming, NBC won the week in both adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, marking the seventh straight week NBC has finished as the #1 network in entertainment programming (excluding live news and sports) in 18-49 and 25-54.
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with a +12% margin over #2 Fox, despite Fox’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men and women 18-49; adults 18-34 (tie) and women 18-34.
Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
Week 43 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” July 10-16
NBC…1.0
Fox…0.9
Fox…0.9
ABC…0.8
CBS…0.7
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
NBC…4.8 million
CBS…4.3 million
ABC…3.6 million
Fox…3.2 million
CW…0.9 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…1.9
Fox…1.7
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.6
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
CBS…8.8 million
NBC…7.7 million
ABC…6.1 million
Fox…5.3 million
CW…1.7 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.6
ABC…1.5
CBS…1.4
Fox…1.3
CW…0.6
NBC highlights for the week of July 10-16:
Monday
NBC wins Monday night among the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and total viewers.
“American Ninja Warrior” (1.4/6 in 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) grew versus the prior week’s holiday-impacted telecast by +27% in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.1) and +12% in total viewers (5.7 million vs. 5.1 million). “Ninja” tied as the #1 show of the night on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in adults 18-49.
L+7 Ratings: “American Ninja Warrior” has grown by +24% in 18-49 rating so far this summer going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.43 to a 1.78) and +1.1 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 6.8 million).
Upscale: “Ninja” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).
“Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the 10 p.m. hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure, increasing versus the previous week’s holiday-impacted rating by +25% in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.8) and +13% in total viewers (3.9 million vs. 3.5 million).
L+7: So far this season, “Spartan” has increased by +19% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.06 to a 1.26) and +683,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.5 million).
Upscale: “Spartan” is generating a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 123 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
Tuesday
NBC ranked #1 Tuesday night in total viewers versus Fox’s Baseball All-Star Game, led by the #1 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers, “America’s Got Talent” (2.5/10 in 18-49, 12.6 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET). “Talent” delivered the show’s biggest overall audience versus the Baseball All-Star Game in six years (since 14.1 million on July 12, 2011) and equaled its highest 18-49 rating on an All-Star night in five years (since averaging a 2.8 on July 10, 2012). Versus its previous telecast on June 27, “Talent” maintained 100% in 18-49 (2.5 vs. 2.5) and increased by +2% in total viewers (12.6 million vs. 12.4 million), and versus All-Star night last year, grew by +4% in 18-49 (2.5 vs. 2.4 from 8-10 p.m. on July 12, 2016) and +9% in total viewers (12.594 million vs. 11.539 million).
L+7: “Talent” is growing by +37% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 2.60 to a 3.56) and +3.4 million viewers overall (12.5 million to 15.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
“World of Dance” (1.7/7 in 18-49, 7.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) dominated the non-sports competition on ABC and CBS in the timeslot in every key category, beating the combined ABC-CBS competition in all key demographics. “World” was the #2 non-sports show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and total viewers, behind only “Talent,” jumping +21% versus NBC’s average in the timeslot last summer in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.4, L+SD, non-sports) and +15% in total viewers (7.1 million vs. 6.2 million).
L+7: So far this season, “World of Dance” has increased by +39% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.96 to a 2.72) and +2.4 million viewers overall (8.3 million to 10.7 million).
Wednesday
“Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% of its 18-49 rating week to week (1.0 vs. 1.0) and ranked as the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in total viewers, behind only “Big Brother” and ahead of ABC’s “ESPY Awards.”
L+7: “LBS: Forever Young” is increasing by +13% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.94 to a 1.06) and +587,000 viewers overall (7.0 million to 7.6 million).
“The Carmichael Show” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7), despite this week’s special competition from ABC’s “ESPY Awards.”
L+7: “Carmichael” has grown by +24% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.79 to a 0.98) and +518,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
An encore telecast of “The Carmichael Show” delivered a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 2.4 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET.
A rebroadcast of “This Is Us” averaged a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 1.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET.
Thursday
Against mostly all original programming, NBC was #1 for the night in total viewers (5.853 million vs. second place CBS’ 4.793 million) and tied for #1 in the 18-49 demo (1.1). An encore of “America’s Got Talent” (8-9 p.m.) was second only to CBS’ “Big Brother” for the night with a 1.3 in 18-49 and was the #1 show in total viewers (7.104 million).
At 9 p.m., “The Wall” delivered its best 18-49 rating (1.2) since Feb. 21 and most-watched telecast among total viewers (6.045 million) since Feb. 7.
L+7: “The Wall” has increased by +14% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.36 to a 1.55) and +624,000 viewers overall (5.7 million to 6.3 million).
Upscale: “The Wall” is generating a solid upscale audience so far this season, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
At 10 p.m., “The Night Shift” (0.7 in 18-49) was even from a week ago and was tied for #1 in the demo in the hour and easily #1 in total viewers (4.410 million). The telecast marked the third consecutive week of total viewer growth this season.
L+7: “The Night Shift” is growing by +49% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.68 to a 1.01) and +1.7 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 5.6 million).
Friday
NBC won Friday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 (0.7) and total viewers (4.065 million). It’s the ninth straight Friday NBC has finished #1 in 18-49 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, excluding sports (excludes ABC’s NBA Finals coverage on June 9).
An encore telecast of “America’s Got Talent” (0.7 in 18-49, 4.102 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) tied for #1 Friday among all programs on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
“Dateline NBC” (0.7 in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 3.993 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied with “AGT” as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 and tied with several other shows in adults 25-54 and won the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key demographic (including a tie in men 18-34).
L+3: The prior Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +34% in 18-49 (0.87 to 1.17) and +1.2 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, giving “Dateline” the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers.
L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +32% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.93 to a 1.23) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN
Nightly News Ranks #1 in A25-54 for 56 Straight Weeks The NBC News Broadcast Ranks #1 in A18-49 for 101 of Last 102 Weeks The NBC News Broadcast Holds Largest Demo Lead over ABC in Four Seasons
NEW YORK (July 18, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of July 10, averaging 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +93,000 viewers (+6%) and “CBS Evening News” by +376,000 viewers (+31%). Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 56 consecutive weeks. Nightly News posted week-over-week growth across all key demos.
For the week, Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +109,000 viewers (+10%) and CBS by +379,000 viewers (+47%). Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 101 of the last 102 weeks.
Nightly News averaged 7.3 million total viewers for the week of July 10, leading CBS Evening News by +1.5 million (+26%).
Nightly News holds its largest demo lead over ABC in four seasons and biggest advantage over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +7% and its lead over CBS is up +13%.
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News posted week-over-week growth across all key demos.
- Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +93,000 viewers (+6%) and CBS by +376,000 (+31%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 56 consecutive weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +109,000 (+10%) and CBS by +379,000 (+47%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 101 of the last 102 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 7.3 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.5 million (+26%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49.
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +7% and its lead over CBS is up +13%.
Week of July 10 – July 14, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.292 | 1.33 | 1.601 | 0.92 | 1.182 |
| CBS | 5.774 | 1.02 | 1.225 | 0.63 | 0.803 |
| ABC | 7.487 | 1.25 | 1.508 | 0.84 | 1.703 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
‘TODAY’ IS #1 AGAIN IN THE DEMO
TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 81 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date TODAY Cuts the Total Viewer Gap and Grows Its Key Demo Advantage Over GMA Vs. Last Season
NEW YORK – July 18, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 81 straight weeks in the key demo (97 of the last 98 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 14% season to date (-191,000 vs. -223,000 last season). TODAY has also increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 30% versus last season.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.59 | 11 | 3,596 | 0.71 | 916 | 1.05 | 1,257 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.35 | 10 | 3,244 | 0.45 | 576 | 0.68 | 817 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 2.83 | 12 | 3,795 | 0.63 | 804 | 0.96 |
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For the week, TODAY averaged 1.257 million A25-54 viewers, topping GMA by +103,000 (+9%) and CBS by +440,000 (+54%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 81 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 97 of the last 98 weeks
- TODAY delivered a 1.05 A25-54 rating, +0.09 points ahead of GMA and +0.37 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 916,000 A18-49 viewers, +112,000 (+14%) more than GMA and +340,000 (+59%) higher than CBS
- TODAY’s 0.71 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.08 points and CBS by +0.26 points
TODAY averaged 3.596 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +352,000 (+11%)
- Week-to-week, TODAY improved the total viewer gap vs. GMA by 14% (-199,000 vs. -231,000 prior week)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 30% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 8%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 14% (-191,000 vs. -223,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 32.8 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in June for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 42 consecutive months (51 out of the last 52), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering 3.0x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in June 2017.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” CONTINUES DEMO WINNING STREAK
Nightly News Ranks #1 in A25-54 for 55 Straight Weeks The NBC News Broadcast Ranks #1 in A18-49 for 100 of Last 101 Weeks
NEW YORK (July 11, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of July 3, averaging 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +60,000 viewers (+4%) and “CBS Evening News” by +454,000 viewers (+40%). Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 55 consecutive weeks.
For the week, Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +168,000 viewers (+17%) and CBS by +440,000 viewers (+59%). Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 100 of the last 101 weeks.
Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers for the week of July 3, leading CBS Evening News by +1.5 million (+25%).
Nightly News holds its largest demo lead over ABC in four seasons and biggest advantage over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +8% and its lead over CBS is up +13%. In A18-49, Nightly News is posting its best advantages over the competition in three seasons leading ABC by +200,000 (+16%) and CBS by +416,000 (+40%) compared to last season.
Due to the July 4 holiday, all three evening newscasts were rated for three days (Wed-Fri).
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +60,000 viewers (+4%) and CBS by +454,000 (+40%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 55 consecutive weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +168,000 (+17%) and CBS by +440,000 (+59%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 100 of the last 101 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.5 million (+25%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49.
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +8% and its lead over CBS is up +13%.
- Nightly News holds its largest A18-49 advantage over the competition in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ A18-49 lead over ABC is up +16% and its lead over CBS is up +40%.
Week of July 3 – July 7, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.162 | 1.32 | 1.587 | .92 | 1.181 |
| CBS | 5.711 | .94 | 1.133 | .58 | 0.741 |
| ABC | 7.418 | 1.27 | 1.527 | .79 | 1.013 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
‘TODAY’ WINS OUTRIGHT FRIDAY
TODAY Tops GMA in Total Viewers and All Demos Friday TODAY Is #1 in the Key Demo for 80 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date
NEW YORK – July 11, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” across the board in total viewers and all demos last Friday. TODAY was also once again the top morning show in the key demo A25-54 for the week. TODAY has now won 80 straight weeks in the key demo (96 of the last 97 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 17% season to date (-189,000 vs. -229,000 last season).
*Please note all three morning news programs are based on three-day averages (Wed-Fri) due to the Independence Day holiday.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.59 | 11 | 3,605 | 0.74 | 947 | 1.06 | 1,269 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.27 | 10 | 3,100 | 0.42 | 536 | 0.62 | 750 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 2.81 | 12 | 3,836 | 0.64 | 821 | 0.97 | 1,170 |
TODAY was number one across the board Friday, topping GMA in total viewers, A25-54 and A18-49.
- Last Friday marked Savannah Guthrie’s five-year anniversary as co-host of TODAY
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.269 million A25-54 viewers, topping GMA by +99,000 (+8%) and CBS by +519,000 (+69%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 80 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 96 of the last 97 weeks
- TODAY won all three rated mornings last week
- TODAY delivered a 1.06 A25-54 rating, +0.09 points ahead of GMA and +0.44 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 947,000 A18-49 viewers, +126,000 (+15%) more than GMA and +411,000 (+77%) higher than CBS
- TODAY’s A18-49 lead over ABC was 7% higher than prior week (+411,000 vs. +385,000 prior week)
- TODAY’s 0.74 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.10 points and CBS by +0.32 points
TODAY averaged 3.605 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +505,000 (+16%)
- Week-to-week, TODAY increased its total viewer lead over CBS by 12% (+505,000 vs. +452,000 prior week)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 33% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 10%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 17% (-189,000 vs. -229,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 38.7 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in May for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 41 consecutive months (50 out of the last 51), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.2x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in May 2017.
NBC WINS THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF JULY 3-9 IN 18-49
Ranking Among the Week’s Top 20 Primetime Programs on the Big 4 Are “Macy’s Fireworks,” “American Ninja Warrior,” the “Macy’s” Encore, “LBS: Forever Young,” “The Wall,” “Dateline,” “Hollywood Game Night,” a “Talent” Encore” and “Spartan”
NBC’s Win Makes It Six Straight Weeks the Net Has Led in Both 18-49 and 25-54 When Counting Entertainment Programming Only
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by a +12% Margin
NBC Dominates Monday, "Ninja" & "Spartan" Are the Night’s #1-2 Shows on the Big 4 in All Key Demos
On Tuesday, "Macy's Fireworks Spectacular" Topped the Other Big 4 Nets Combined & Grew +111% From Its 1st Half-Hour to Its 4th
"Little Big Shots: Forever Young" Is Wednesday’s #1 Show in Total Viewers
Thursday’s "Night Shift" Wins at 10 in Total Viewers, Ties for #1 in 18-49; “Hollywood Game Night” & “Night Shift” Grow for a Second Straight Week in Total Viewers
L+3: “Night Shift” Scores Thursday’s Biggest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 Percentage and Total Viewers
NBC Takes Its 8th Straight Friday in 18-49, Excluding Sports, Led by the #1 Show of the Night, “Dateline NBC”
"Dateline Mystery" Ranks #1 in Primetime Saturday Night
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — July 11, 2017 — NBC has won the ratings week of July 3-9 in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49, paced by top-20 ratings from “Macy's 4thof July Fireworks® Spectacular,” “American Ninja Warrior,” “Little Big Shots: Forever Young,” “The Wall,” “Dateline NBC,” an encore “America’s Got Talent” and “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge.”
According to “live plus same day” ratings from Nielsen Media Research, NBC series that generated top-20 rankings among primetime shows on the Big 4 networks included: the “Macy’s Fireworks” special (#6 for the week with the original and tied for #7 with the 10 p.m. encore), “American Ninja Warrior” (tied for #7), “Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (tied for #10), “The Wall” (tied for #10), “Dateline NBC” (tied for #13), “Hollywood Game Night” (tied for #13), Friday’s rebroadcast of “America’s Got Talent” (tied for #18) and “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (tied for #18).
NBC also ranked #1 versus its Big 4 competition for the July 3-9 week in men 18-49, women 18-49, adults 25-54, men 25-54, women 25-54 (tie) and men 18-34.
Counting just entertainment programming, NBC won the week in both adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, marking the sixth straight week NBC has finished as the #1 network in entertainment programming (excluding live news and sports) in 18-49 and 25-54.
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with a +12% margin over #2 Fox, despite Fox’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men and women 18-49; adults 18-34 (tie) and women 18-34.
Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
Week 42 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” July 3-9
NBC…0.8
CBS…0.7
ABC…0.6
Fox…0.5
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
CBS…4.3 million
NBC…4.1 million
ABC…3.1 million
Fox…1.7 million
CW…0.8 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…1.9
Fox…1.7
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.6
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
CBS…8.9 million
NBC…7.7 million
ABC…6.1 million
Fox…5.3 million
CW…1.7 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.6
ABC…1.5
CBS…1.4
Fox…1.3
CW…0.6
NBC highlights for the week of July 3-9:
Monday
NBC won Monday night among the Big 4 networks in 18-49, total viewers and all other key measures.
“American Ninja Warrior” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 5.1 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) finished as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in every key ratings category – adults 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54; men 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54; and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers.
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Ninja” grew by +23% in 18-49 (from a 1.06 rating to a 1.30) and +762,000 viewers overall (5.1 million to 5.8 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 rating and percentage and total viewers.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Last summer, “Ninja” grew by +21% going from L+SD to L+7 in 18-49 rating (from a 1.76 rating to a 2.13, L+7) and more than +1.1 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 7.3 million).
Upscale: “Ninja” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).
“Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in all key ratings demographics – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 (including a tie in men 18-34) and won the 10 p.m. hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key demo (including a tie in men 18-34). L+3: “Spartan” grew by +20% in 18-49 (0.82 to 0.98) and +523,000 viewers overall (3.5 million to 4.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: Last summer, “Spartan” grew by +17% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.08 to a 1.26) and +514,000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: “Spartan” is generating a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 123 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
Tuesday
NBC dominated primetime with the “Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” and the 10 p.m. “Macy’s” recap ranking as the #1-2 telecasts of the night on the Big 4 in every key demographic. NBC beat the other Big 4 nets combined for the night in 18-49.
“Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” (1.3/7 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 and total viewers and all other key measures (including a tie in women 18-34). The annual special generated dramatic growth through its two hours, with this track: 0.9, 1.0, 1.2, 1.9, growing +111% from its first half-hour to its fourth in 18-49 rating (0.9 to 1.9) and +93% or +4.6 million persons in total viewers (5.0 million vs. 9.6 million). The 2017 edition generated the event’s second-highest 18-49 rating in four years (second-best since Thursday, July 4, 2013, 1.5), trailing over that span only the Monday, July 4, 2016 telecast, also a 1.5). It was also the event’s second-most-watched telecast in four years (second-best since Thursday, July 4, 2013, 7.2 million), trailing over that span only the Monday, July 4, 2016 coverage, 7.0 million).
A recap telecast of “Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) soared +22% versus the year-earlier 10 p.m. recap in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.9) and by +12% in total viewers (4.8 million vs. 4.3 million). The 10 p.m. recap ranked as the #2 show of the night in adults 18-49 and was #2 in every other key demographic on the Big 4 nets except in women 18-34, where it tied the 8-10 p.m. “Macy’s” telecast for #1 (0.8 each).
Wednesday
“Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 6.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in total viewers and won the timeslot versus CBS’ “Big Brother.” “LBS: Forever Young” generated +11% growth week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9) and +3% in total viewers (6.7 million vs. 6.6 million) and remains the #2 first-year summer series on the Big 4 this year in total viewers, behind only NBC’s Tuesday hit “World of Dance.”
“The Carmichael Show” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the half-hour among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54. Versus what the show was averaging at the end of last season in 18-49, this week’s “Carmichael” was up +17% in both 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6 Sunday nights from May 8-29) and total viewers (3.4 million vs. 2.9 million). L+3: “Carmichael” increased by +18% in 18-49 (0.74 to 0.87) and +377,000 viewers overall (3.4 million to 3.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Carmichael” has grown by +24% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.79 to a 0.98) and +518,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
An encore telecast of “The Carmichael Show” delivered a 0.6/2 in 18-49 and 2.6 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET.
A rebroadcast of “This Is Us” averaged a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 1.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET.
Thursday
“Hollywood Game Night” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the hour among the Big 4 nets in adults 18-49 and total viewers, growing week to week in in total viewers by +4% (4.1 million vs. 4.0 million). It was a second straight week of total-viewer growth at the start of “Hollywood Game Night’s” fifth season. “HGN” was up +33% versus NBC’s average in the timeslot last summer in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.6, L+SD non-sports) and +1.2 million persons or +39% in total viewers (4.125 million vs. 2.965 million). L+3: “HGN” grew +14% in 18-49 (0.85 to 0.97) and +390,000 viewers overall (4.1 million to 4.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“The Wall” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the competitive time period in 18-49 and total viewers and retained 100% of the show’s prior three 18-49 ratings for original telecasts. L+3: “The Wall” increased by +12% in 18-49 (0.97 to 1.09) and +509,000 viewers overall (4.6 million to 5.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3. Upscale: “The Wall” is generating a solid upscale audience so far this season, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“The Night Shift” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in total viewers and tied for #1 in 18-49. “Night Shift” maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and grew in total viewers (4.241 million vs. 4.152 million), making this a second straight week of total-viewer growth at the start of “Night Shift’s” fourth season. “Night Shift” increased by +1.9 million persons or +85% versus NBC’s average in the timeslot last summer in total viewers (4.241 million vs. 2.296 million, L+SD non-sports) and +17% in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6). L+3: “The Night Shift” increased by +41% in 18-49 (0.69 to 0.97) and +1.5 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest lifts of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 percentage and total viewers.
Friday
NBC won Friday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and total viewers and ranked #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in every other key demographic. It’s the eighth straight Friday NBC has finished #1 in 18-49 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox, excluding sports (excludes ABC’s NBA Finals coverage on June 9).
An encore telecast of “America’s Got Talent” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) won the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and finished #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in the timeslot in every other key measure. The “Talent” encore grew +7% versus the prior Friday in total views (4.8 vs. 4.5 million), making this the most-watched Friday “Talent” encore among six aired so far this summer
“Dateline NBC” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.3 in adults 25-54, 5.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 and won the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key demographic (including a tie in men 18-34). “Dateline” delivered the show’s most-watched edition since May 19 (5.2 million) and equaled its top rating in 25-54 since April 21 (1.5). L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +32% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.93 to a 1.23) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 networks in total viewers and for #1 in adults 18-49.
An encore telecast of “Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (0.3/2 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) held steady or grew from its first half-hour to its second in every key measure.
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 0.8 in 25-54, 3.5 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, growing versus its prior telecast by +50% in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.4 on June 17), +60% in 25-54 (0.8 vs. 0.5) and 1.1 million persons or +47% in total viewers (3.5 million vs. 2.4 million). “Dateline Mystery” reported the show’s strongest 18-49, 25-54 and total-viewers results since April 8 (0.7 in 18-49, 1.0 in 25-54 and 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m.). Upscale: “Dateline Mystery” is generating a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes)
Sunday
“Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 0.7 in 25-54, 3.2 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET) maintained or increased its rating versus the show’s prior telecast on June 25 in every key demographic, growing 0.1 of a point or +25% versus its previous edition in adults 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.4 on June 25) and +17% in adult 25-54 (0.7 vs. 0.6). Upscale: “Sunday Night” is generating strong upscale results, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes)
A rebroadcast of “The Wall” (0.4/2 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew from its first half-hour to its second in adults 18-49 (0.4 to 0.5), total viewers (2.1 million to 2.5 million) and every other key measure.
An encore telecast of “American Ninja Warrior” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) was up 0.1 of a point or +17% versus the previous week’s rebroadcast in this timeslot in adult 18-49 rating (0.7 vs. 0.6).
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ ENCORES WIN THE HOLIDAY WEEK OF JULY 3-7 IN 18-49 AND TOTAL VIEWERS
Fallon Takes the Week Versus His ABC-CBS Timeslot Competition in Every Key Measure
NEW YORK — July 11, 2017 — Encore telecasts of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” have won the late-night ratings week of July 3-7 versus the rebroadcast ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54, plus total viewers, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
For the holiday week, “Tonight” encores averaged a 0.54 rating in adults 18-49, to win the week over ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” rebroadcasts (0.35) by a +54% margin and over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” encores (0.34) by +59%. In total viewers, Fallon’s 2.227 million bested “Late Show’s” 2.153 million and “Kimmel’s” 1.714 million
At 12:35 a.m. ET last week, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” encores finished #1 in the timeslot versus CBS’ rebroadcast week of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in all key demographics, and in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key measure.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 3-7. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of July 3-7. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.54 rating, 3 share (R)*
CBS “Late Show,” 0.34/2 (R)*
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.35/2 (R)*
NBC “Tonight” 0.54 rating, 3 share (R)*
CBS “Late Show,” 0.34/2 (R)*
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.35/2 (R)*
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.21/2 *
ABC “Nightline,” 0.21/2 *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.27/2 (R)*
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.22/2 (R)*
NBC “Late Night,” 0.27/2 (R)*
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.22/2 (R)*
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 (R)*
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 (R)*
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.227 million viewers (R)*
CBS “Late Show,” 2.153 million viewers (R)*
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.714 million viewers (R)*
NBC “Tonight,” 2.227 million viewers (R)*
CBS “Late Show,” 2.153 million viewers (R)*
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.714 million viewers (R)*
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.117 million viewers *
ABC “Nightline,” 1.117 million viewers *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.070 million viewers (R)*
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.114 million viewers (R)*
NBC “Late Night,” 1.070 million viewers (R)*
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.114 million viewers (R)*
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.691 million viewers (R)*
NBC “Last Call,” 0.691 million viewers (R)*
* Monday and Tuesday telecasts are excluded from these averages due to the July 4 holiday.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.80 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.80 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.112 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.246 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.195 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.112 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.246 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.195 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.436 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.436 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.539 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.333 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.539 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.333 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.817 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.817 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JULY 3-7
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” preempted
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.16 (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.16 (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.60
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.49
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.49
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” preempted
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.387 million (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.215 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.993 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.215 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.993 million
NBC WINS THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF JUNE 26-JULY 2, ‘TALENT’ & ‘WORLD OF DANCE’ ARE #1-2 AMONG ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS FOR A 5TH STRAIGHT WEEK
NBC Accounts for 4 of the Week’s Top 6 Most-Watched Primetime Programs on the Big 4 Networks and 3 of the Top 5 in 18-49
“American Ninja Warrior,” NASCAR Racing, “Spartan,” “The Wall” “Hollywood Game Night” & “LBS: Forever Young” All Join “America’s Got Talent” and “World of Dance” Among the Week’s Top 20 Big 4 Telecasts In 18-49
NBC Has Claimed Five Straight Weeks as the #1 Net in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers When Counting Entertainment Programs Only
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by +18% Over Super Bowl-Boosted Fox and Is Retaining 100% Season to Season in Adults 18-34 and 18-49 and Is Up in Total Viewers
On Monday, "American Ninja Warrior" Is the #1 Show of the Night in 18-49 and Total Viewers, “Spartan” Leads at 10 in 18-49
NBC Beats Tuesday’s Big 4 Competition Combined; "Talent" Doubles Its Special "Bachelorette" Competition, “World of Dance” Dominates at 10
L+3: “Talent” Generates Tuesday’s Strongest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 Rating and Total Viewers
"Little Big Shots: Forever Young" Is Wednesday’s #1 Show in Total Viewers
On Thursday, "Night Shift" Wins at 10 in Total Viewers, "Hollywood Game Night" Ties for #1 From 8-9 in 18-49, “The Wall” Grows to +4.6 Million Viewers
NBC Takes Friday in 18-49 With “Talent” & “Dateline” Encores, It’s a 7th Friday NBC Win in a Row, Excluding Sports
NBC Wins Saturday With NBC Sports’ Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coverage
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — July 6, 2017 — NBC has won the ratings week of June 26-July 2 in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49 as well as total viewers, paced by the #1 and #2 entertainment shows of the week on the broadcast networks in 18-49 and total viewers, “America’s Got Talent” and “World of Dance.” It’s the fifth straight week “Talent” and “World” have ranked #1-2 among entertainment programs on both the 18-49 and total viewer lists.
In total viewers, NBC accounted for four of the week’s top six primetime shows on the Big 4 nets and in 18-49 it was three of the top five.
In 18-49, NBC’s top-20 rankings among primetime shows on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox included: “America’s Got Talent” (#1), “World of Dance” (#2), “American Ninja Warrior” (#5), Saturday’s NBC Sports coverage of the “Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series” (#9), “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (tied for #10), “The Wall” (tied for #10), “Hollywood Game Night” (tied for #15) and “Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (tied for #15).
In total viewers, NBC also got #1-2 rankings from “Talent” and “World”, a #4 finish from “LBS: Forever Young” and a #6 ranking from “Ninja.”
With the weekly wins in 18-49 and total viewers, NBC has now finished as the #1 network in entertainment programming (excluding live news and sports) for a fifth week in a row in adults 18-49, total viewers and adults 25-54.
NBC also outrated its Big 4 competition for the June 26-July 2 week in every other key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54.
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with an +18% margin over #2 Fox, despite Fox’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men and women 18-49; adults 18-34 (tie) and women 18-34. In total viewers, NBC ranks #2 and is up +0.1% this season versus last (7.798 million vs. 7.788 million)
NBC is retaining 100% of its year-ago average in adults 18-49 (with a 2.0 rating vs. a 2.0), millennial viewers (1.3. vs. 1.3 in adults 18-34) and all key adult-male demographics.
Week 41 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” June 26-July 2
NBC…1.1
ABC…0.8
CBS…0.7
Fox…0.6
CW…0.3
Total Viewers
NBC…5.1 million
CBS…4.4 million
ABC…3.5 million
Fox…2.0 million
CW…0.8 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.0
Fox…1.7
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.6
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
CBS…9.0 million
NBC…7.8 million
ABC…6.2 million
Fox…5.4 million
CW…1.8 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.6
ABC…1.5
CBS…1.5
Fox…1.3
CW…0.6
NBC highlights for the week of June 26-July 2:
Monday
NBC ties for the Monday win in 18-49 and wins the night outright in total viewers.
“American Ninja Warrior” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 5.9 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) wins win the two-hour timeslot in 18-49 and total viewers, beating “Bachelorette” head to head in 18-49 for the first time since Monday, July, 20, 2015. “Ninja” was the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and total viewers, and maintained 100% week to week in adult 18-49 rating (1.5 vs. 1.5) while growing in total viewers (5.9 million vs. 5.8 million). “Ninja” has opened its season with two consecutive weeks of total-viewer growth.
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Ninja” grew by +16% in 18-49 (from a 1.45 rating to a 1.68) and +733,000 viewers overall (5.9 million to 6.6 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: “American Ninja Warrior” has grown by +24% in 18-49 rating so far this summer going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.42 to a 1.76) and +1.1 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 6.7 million).
Upscale: “Ninja” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).
“Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the 10 p.m. hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, as well as adults 25-54. “Spartan” was up +11% versus where the show ended its run last summer in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9 for the “Spartan” finale from 8-10 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016) and up +14% in total viewers (3.671 million vs. 3.225 million). L+3: “Spartan” grew by +14% in 18-49 (1.03 to 1.17) and +498,000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: So far this season, “Spartan” has increased by +19% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.08 to a 1.28) and +695,000 viewers overall (4.0 million to 4.7 million). Upscale: “Spartan” is generating a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 121 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
Tuesday
NBC won Tuesday night, among the Big 4 networks, dominating every key measure. In 18-49, NBC beat the ABC-CBS-Fox competition combined for the night.
“America’s Got Talent” (2.5/11 in 18-49, 12.4 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure. Head to head in the two-hour time period, “Talent” more than doubled ABC’s special “Bachelorette” competition in 18-49 (2.5 vs. 1.2) and tops it by +7.9 million persons or +174% in total viewers (12.4 million vs. 4.5 million). Versus the same night last year, “Talent” grew +5% in 18-49 (2.5 vs. 2.4 on June 28, 2016) and +10% in total viewers (12.363 million vs. 11.205 million). L+3: “Talent” grew +30% in 18-49 (2.48 to 3.22) and more than +2.6 million viewers overall (12.4 million to 15.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The increases of +0.72 of a rating point and +2.5 million viewers overall were the night’s biggest L+3 lifts in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: “Talent” is growing by +36% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 2.63 to a 3.58) and more than +3.3 million viewers overall (12.6 million to 15.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
“World of Dance” (1.8/8 in 18-49, 7.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) dominated the timeslot in every key category, beating the combined ABC-CBS competition in all key demographics. Week to week, “World” maintained 100% of its results in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.8) and 99% in total viewers (7.505 million vs. 7.612 million). “World” ranked as the #2 show of the night on the Big 4, behind only “Talent,” in adults, men and women 18-49; adults, men and women 25-54; adults and men 18-34; and total viewers, while jumping +29% versus NBC’s average in the timeslot last summer in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.4, L+SD, non-sports) and +1.3 million persons or +22% in total viewers (7.5 million vs. 6.2 million). L+3: “World” increased by +29% in 18-49 (1.84 to 2.38) and +1.8 million viewers overall (7.5 million to 9.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: So far this season, “World of Dance” has increased by +39% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.98 to a 2.76) and more than +2.5 million viewers overall (8.4 million to 11.0 million).
Wednesday
“Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 6.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in total viewers, winning the slot over CBS’ season premiere of “Big Brother” in total viewers. “LBS: Forever Young” held steady or grew half-hour to half-hour in every key measure. L+3: “LBS: Forever Young” increased by +7% in 18-49 (0.87 to 0.93) and +396,000 viewers overall (6.6 million to 7.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“The Carmichael Show” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) finished #2 in the 9 p.m. half-hour in 18-49 and total viewers and is #2 or tied for #2 among the Big 4 nets in every key measure. “Carmichael” grew +17% versus what the show was averaging at the end of last season in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6 Sunday nights from May 8-29) and +19% in total viewers (3.5 million vs. 2.9 million). L+3: “Carmichael” increased by +22% in 18-49 (0.72 to 0.88) and +438,000 viewers overall (3.5 million to 3.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Carmichael” has grown by +24% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.79 to a 0.98) and +518,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
An encore telecast of “The Carmichael Show” delivered a 0.6/3 in 18-49 and 2.7 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET.
A rebroadcast of “This Is Us” averaged a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 1.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET.
Thursday
“Hollywood Game Night” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) tied for the 8-9 p.m. win in 18-49, growing +13% or +0.1 of a point week to week in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8) and +6% in total viewers (3.985 million vs. 3.764 million). This week’s “HGN” was up by +50% versus NBC’s average in the timeslot last summer (0.9 vs. 0.6, L+SD non-sports) and +1.0 million persons or +34% in total viewers (3.985 million vs. 2.965 million). L+3: “HGN” grew +8% in 18-49 (0.90 to 0.97) and +286,000 viewers overall (4.0 million to 4.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “HGN” grew by +13% in 18-49 (1.02 to 1.15) and +364,000 viewers overall (3.8 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: “HGN” is delivering a strong upscale audience so far this season, indexing at a 116 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“The Wall” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and grew +4% in total viewers (4.6 million vs. 4.5 million) despite competition this week from the Thursday debut of “Big Brother” and ABC’s premiere of “Battle of the Network Stars.” “Wall” tied for #2 in the highly competitive time period in 18-49 and ranked #2 outright in total viewers. L+3: “The Wall” grew by +17% in 18-49 (0.96 to 1.12) and +578,000 viewers overall (4.6 million to 5.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: So far this season, “The Wall” has increased by +14% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.39 to a 1.58) and +614,000 viewers overall (5.8 million to 6.4 million). Upscale: “The Wall” is generating a solid upscale audience so far this season, indexing at a 112 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“The Night Shift” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the timeslot in total viewers, while growing +17% or 0.1 of a point week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6) and +16% in total viewers (4.2 million vs. 3.6 million). “Night Shift” is up +1.9 million persons or +81% versus NBC’s average in the timeslot last summer in total viewers (4.2 million vs. 2.3, L+SD non-sports) and up +17% in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6). L+3: “The Night Shift” increased by +36% in 18-49 (0.72 to 0.98) and +1.4 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last summer, “The Night Shift” increased by +43% in 18-49 rating (from a 0.97 to a 1.39) and +1.7 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 6.7 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
Friday
NBC won Friday night in adults 18-49 and ranked #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 nets in every other key demographic. It was the seventh straight Friday NBC has ranked #1 in 18-49 among the Big 4 networks, excluding sports (excludes ABC’s NBA Finals coverage on June 9).
An encore telecast of “America’s Got Talent” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) finished #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, while growing+5% week to week in total viewers (4.513 million vs. 4.284 million).
A rebroadcast “Dateline NBC” (0.7/4 in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 4.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew from its first half-hour to its second in adults 18-49 (0.7 to 0.8), adults 25-54 (1.0 to 1.1) and other key measures, despite the 10 p.m. hour. “Dateline” finished #2 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in 18-49 and 25-54. L+3: The prior Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +31% in 18-49 (0.88 to 1.15) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, giving “Dateline” the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers. L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +32% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.93 to a 1.23) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
NBC Sports 8:04-11:36 p.m. ET coverage of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series racing from Daytona (1.1/6 in 18-49, 5.4 million viewers overall) won the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in 18-49, total viewers and every other key ratings measure. The race’s 1.1 rating in 18-49 equaled the combined rating of the other three Big 4 networks (0.5 for Fox, 0.4 for ABC, 0.2 for CBS).
Sunday
A rebroadcast of “Dateline NBC” (0.5/3 in 18-49, 0.7 in 25-54, 3.8 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET) tied for #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
An encore of “The Wall” (0.4/2 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew from its first half-hour to its second in adults 18-49 (0.4 to 0.5) and total viewers (2.2 million to 2.4 million).
An encore telecast of “American Ninja Warrior” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) tied for #1 for its two-hour time period among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and, for its second hour from 10-11 p.m., ranked #1 outright among ABC, CBS and NBC in 18-49
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE LATE-NIGHT RATINGS WEEK OF JUNE 26-30 IN EVERY KEY DEMO
Over the Last Three Weeks, “Tonight” Has Delivered Its Three Most Dominant 18-49 Wins Since January
NEW YORK — July 6, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of June 26-30 versus its ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
For the week, “Tonight” averaged a 0.63 rating in adults 18-49, to win the week over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (0.41) by a +54% margin.
Over the past three weeks, “Tonight” has delivered its three biggest 18-49 margins over original weeks of the “Late Show” since January, with a +58% margin for the week of June 12-16 (0.68 vs. 0.43), a +62% win for the week of June 19-23 (0.68 vs. 0.42) and last week’s +54% advantage. All three of those margins top every other “Tonight” advantage versus a week of Colbert originals since the week of Jan. 9-13.
At 12:35 a.m. ET last week, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” finished #1 in the timeslot versus CBS’ rebroadcast week of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in all key measures, and in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, Meyers also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key category.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 26-30. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 26-30. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.41/2
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.38/2 (R)
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.41/2
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.38/2 (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.27/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.27/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.22/2 (R)
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.22/2 (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.20/2 (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.20/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.546 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.729 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.749 million viewers (R)
NBC “Tonight,” 2.546 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.729 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.749 million viewers (R)
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.224 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.224 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.314 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.102 million viewers (R)
NBC “Late Night,” 1.314 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.102 million viewers (R)
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.701 million viewers (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.701 million viewers (R)
* Friday’s “Late Night” was an encore.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.80 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.80 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.119 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.236 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.201 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.119 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.236 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.201 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.440 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.440 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.543 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.331 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.543 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.331 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.819 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.819 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JUNE 26-30
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.16 (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.23 (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.23 (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.64
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.50
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.50
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.406 million (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.497 million (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.319 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 1.039 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.319 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 1.039 million
‘TODAY’ IS #1 AGAIN IN THE DEMO
TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 79 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date
NEW YORK – July 6, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 79 straight weeks in the key demo (95 of the last 96 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 19% season to date (-187,000 vs. -230,000 last season).
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.72 | 12 | 3,749 | 0.77 | 986 | 1.13 | 1,353 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.41 | 10 | 3,297 | 0.47 | 601 | 0.68 | 820 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 2.86 | 12 | 3,901 | 0.64 | 817 | 0.97 | 1,163 |
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.353 million A25-54 viewers, topping GMA by +190,000 (+16%) and CBS by +533,000 (+65%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 79 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 95 of the last 96 weeks
- TODAY’s A25-54 lead over ABC was 6% higher than prior week (+190,000 vs. +179,000 prior week)
- TODAY delivered a 1.13 A25-54 rating, +0.16 points ahead of GMA and +0.45 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 986,000 A18-49 viewers, +169,000 (+21%) more than GMA and +385,000 (+64%) higher than CBS
- TODAY’s 0.77 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.13 points and CBS by +0.30 points
TODAY averaged 3.749 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +452,000 (+14%)
- TODAY reduced GMA’s total viewer lead by 54% compared to the same week last season (-187,000 vs. -230,000 last year)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 34% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 10%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 19% (-187,000 vs. -230,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 38.7 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in May for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 41 consecutive months (50 out of the last 51), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.2x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in May 2017.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN
Nightly News Ranks #1 in A25-54 for 54 Straight Weeks The NBC News Broadcast Posted Biggest A18-49 Win in Two Months Nightly News Won Every Day of the Week in the A25-54 and A18-49 Demos The NBC News Broadcast Holds Largest Demo Lead over ABC in Four Seasons
NEW YORK (July 6, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of June 26, averaging 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +198,000 viewers (+14%) and “CBS Evening News” by +408,000 viewers (+34%). Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 54 consecutive weeks. Week to week, Nightly News improved its A25-54 lead over ABC by +58% (+198,000 vs. +125,000 prior week).
For the week, Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +228,000 viewers (+24%) and CBS by +411,000 viewers (+53%). Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 99 of the last 100 weeks. Nightly News posted multi-month highs in its A18-49 advantages, with its biggest win over ABC in two months and widest lead over CBS in three months. The NBC News broadcast increased its A18-49 lead over ABC increased by +70% from the previous week and by +31% compared to the same week last year.
Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers for the week of June 26, leading CBS Evening News by +1.5 million (+26%).
Nightly News holds its largest demo lead over ABC in four seasons and biggest advantage over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +10% and its lead over CBS is up +13%.
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.6 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +198,000 viewers (+14%) and CBS by +408,000 (+34%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 54 consecutive weeks.
- Week to week, Nightly News improved its A25-54 lead over ABC by +58% (+198,000 vs. +125,000 prior week).
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +228,000 (+24%) and CBS by +411,000 (+53%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 99 of the last 100 weeks.
- Nightly News posted multi-month highs in its A18-49 advantages, with its biggest win over ABC in two months and widest lead over CBS in three months.
- Nightly News increased its A18-49 lead over ABC increased by +70% from the previous week and by +31% compared to the same week last year.
- Nightly News averaged 7.2 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.5 million (+26%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49.
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +10% and its lead over CBS is up +13%.
Week of June 26 – June 30, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.201 | 1.33 | 1.593 | 0.93 | 1.190 |
| CBS | 5.704 | 0.99 | 1.185 | 0.61 | 0.779 |
| ABC | 7.398 | 1.16 | 1.395 | 0.75 | 0.962 |
NBC WINS THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF JUNE 19-25, ‘TALENT’ & ‘WORLD OF DANCE’ ARE #1-2 AMONG ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS FOR A 4TH STRAIGHT WEEK
“American Ninja Warrior,” “Spartan,” the Debut of “LBS: Forever Young” & “The Wall” Join “America’s Got Talent” and “World of Dance” to Claim 6 of the Week’s Top 10 Big 4 Telecasts Among 18-49 Viewers
NBC’s Win Makes It Four Straight Weeks the Net Has Led in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers When Counting Entertainment Programming Only
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by an +18% Margin
NBC Wins Monday Night in 18-49 & Total Viewers, "Ninja" Grows +7% Vs. the Prior Week's Season Debut, "Spartan" Tops the Previous Week's Premiere by +33%
NBC Beats the Tuesday Big 4 Competition Combined, as “Talent” Grows +13% Vs. the Same Night Last Year & "World of Dance" Delivers the Most-Watched Week 4 in 9 Years for a New Summer Alternative Show
L+3: “Talent” Delivers Tuesday’s Biggest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 Rating and Total Viewers, While “World of Dance” Scores the Top Lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 Percentage
"LBS: Forever Young" Is Wednesday’s #1 Show in 18-49 (Tie) and Total Viewers & the #2 Series Debut This Summer in Total Viewers; "Carmichael" Delivers Its Most-Watched Episode Since Its Season Debut
"The Wall" Ties as Thursday's #1 Show on the Big 4 in 18-49, "Hollywood Game Night" Grows +50% Vs. Its Final Original of Last Season
L+3: “The Night Shift” Sews Up Thursday’s Biggest L+3 Lifts in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers
NBC Wins Friday in 18-49 With a "Talent" Encore & "Dateline NBC"
L+3: The Prior Friday’s “Dateline” Reports That Night’s Strongest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 and Total Viewers
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — June 27, 2017 — NBC has won the ratings week of June 19-25 in both primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49 and total viewers, paced by the #1 and #2 entertainment shows of the week on the broadcast networks in 18-49 and total viewers, “America’s Got Talent” and “World of Dance.” It’s the fourth straight week “Talent” and “World” have ranked #1-2 among entertainment programs in both the 18-49 and total viewer lists.
Joining those top two telecasts in the week’s list of 10-highest-rated primetime shows on the Big 4 networks were “American Ninja Warrior” (#4), “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (#6), the premiere of “Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (tied for #9) and “The Wall” (tied for #9).
In total viewers, NBC also got #1-2 rankings from “Talent” and “World”, a #4 finish from “LBS: Forever Young” and a #9 ranking from “Ninja.”
With the weekly wins in 18-49 and total viewers, NBC has now finished as the #1 network in entertainment programming (excluding live news and sports) for a fourth week in a row in adults 18-49, total viewers and adults 25-54.
NBC also outrated its Big 4 competition for the June 19-25 week in every other key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54.
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with an +18% margin over #2 Fox and CBS, despite Fox’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men and women 18-49; and adults and women 18-34. In total viewers, NBC ranks #2 and is up +0.1% this season versus last (7.848 million vs. 7.838 million)
NBC is retaining 100% of its year-ago average in adults 18-49 (with a 2.0 rating vs. a 2.0), millennial viewers (1.3. vs. 1.3 in adults 18-34) and all key adult-male demographics.
Week 40 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” June 19-25
NBC…1.0
ABC…0.8
Fox…0.6
CBS…0.5
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
NBC…4.6 million
CBS…4.3 million
ABC…3.6 million
Fox…2.0 million
CW…0.8 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.0
Fox…1.7
CBS…1.7
ABC…1.6
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
CBS…9.1 million
NBC…7.8 million
ABC…6.2 million
Fox…5.5 million
CW…1.8 million
NBC highlights for the week of June 19-25:
Monday
NBC won Monday in 18-49 and total viewers.
“American Ninja Warrior” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) grew versus the prior week’s season premiere by +7% in adult 18-49 rating (1.5 vs. 1.4) and by +8% in total viewers (5.8 million vs. 5.4 million). “Ninja” tied as the #1 show of the night in adults 25-54 with a 1.9 rating.
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Ninja” increased by +18% in 18-49 (from a 1.47 rating to a 1.73) and +787,000 viewers overall (5.8 million to 6.6 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Last summer, “Ninja” grew by +21% going from L+SD to L+7 in 18-49 rating (from a 1.76 rating to a 2.13, L+7) and more than +1.1 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 7.3 million).
Upscale: “Ninja” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 123 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).
“Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (1.2/6 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) jumped versus the previous week’s season debut by +33% in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 0.9) and more than a million viewers or +29% in total viewers (4.5 million vs. 3.5 million) to score the show’s highest 18-49 and total-viewer results since June 20, 2016 (1.4 in 18-49, 4.539 million viewers overall). “Spartan” won the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key measure, beating the combined ABC-CBS competition in all key demos. L+3: “Spartan” grew by +10% in 18-49 (1.25 to 1.37) and +493,000 viewers overall (4.5 million to 5.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: Last summer, “Spartan” grew by +17% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.08 to a 1.26) and +514,000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: “Spartan” is generating a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
Tuesday
NBC won Tuesday night, beating the ABC-CBS-Fox competition combined in 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure.
“America’s Got Talent” (2.6/11 in 18-49, 12.7 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure, with growth versus the same night last year of +13% in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 2.3 on June 21, 2016) and +1.0 million persons or +7% in total viewers (12.7 million vs. 11.7 million). Week to week, “Talent” retained 100% in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 2.6) and grew 0.3% in total viewers (12.740 million vs. 12.699 million) to make this NBC’s biggest total-viewer result in the time period in nine months (since “Talent’s” performance finale on Sept. 13, 2016, 14.0 million). This is a third week of growth in a row and the first time ever that the “Talent” Tuesday edition has increased audience each week in Weeks 2, 3 and 4. L+3: “Talent” grew +27% in 18-49 (2.57 to 3.31) and +2.5 million viewers overall (12.7 million to 15.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The increases of +0.72 of a rating point and +2.5 million viewers overall were the night’s biggest L+3 lifts in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: “Talent” is growing by +34% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 2.67 to a 3.59) and +3.3 million viewers overall (12.4 million to 15.7 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
“World of Dance” (1.8/7 in 18-49, 7.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) delivered the most-watched Week 4 episode of a new summer alternative series in nine years (best since ABC’s “Wipeout,” 8.7 million on July 15, 2008, and NBC’s “Celebrity Family Feud,” 7.9 million that same night) and delivered the highest Week 4 rating for a first-year summer alternative series in five years (since NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior,” 2.0 on June 18, 2012). “World” dominated the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key category, beating the combined ABC-CBS competition in all key measures. “World” was up by +29% versus NBC’s average in the timeslot last summer in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.4, L+SD, non-sports) and +1.4 million persons or +23% in total viewers (7.6 million vs. 6.2 million). “World” is the highest-rated first-year summer series in 18-49 through a show’s first four weeks since 2013 (CBS’ “Under the Dome”) and most-watched first-year summer alternative series at this point in nine years (since ABC’s “Wipeout” in 2008). L+3: “World” increased by +32% in 18-49 (1.77 to 2.33) and +1.8 million viewers overall (7.6 million to 9.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3. The +32% increase is the night’s biggest L+3 lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage). L+7: So far this season, “World of Dance” has increased by +38% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.13 to a 2.94) and +2.6 million viewers overall (9.1 million to 11.7 million).
Wednesday
NBC won Wednesday night in total viewers.
“Little Big Shots: Forever Young” (1.0/5 in 18-49, 7.4 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) tied as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and was #1 outright in total viewers. “Forever Young” scored as the #2 most-watched premiere among 11 first-year summer series to launch on the Big 4 so far this year, behind only NBC’s Tuesday hit “World of Dance” (9.7 million for its May 30 debut), and ranked #1 or tied for #1 in the timeslot in every key ratings measure. L+3: “LBS: Forever Young” increased by +9% in 18-49 (1.02 to 1.11) and +450,000 viewers overall (7.4 million to 9.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“The Carmichael Show” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) won the slot among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in 18-49 and total viewers and ranks #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in nearly every other key measure. “Carmichael” set a four-week high in total viewers, with its best results since the show’s season premiere (4.011 million on May 31). Week to week, “Carmichael” grew +33% versus what the show was averaging at the end of last season in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.6 Sunday nights from May 8-29) and +33% in total viewers (3.923 million vs. 2.939 million). L+3: “Carmichael” increased by +16% in 18-49 (0.81 to 0.94) and +319,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Carmichael” has grown by +26% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.81 to a 1.02) and +596,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.5 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
An encore telecast of “The Carmichael Show” delivered a 0.6/3 in 18-49 and 2.8 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET.
A rebroadcast of “This Is Us” averaged a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 2.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET.
Thursday
The fifth season debut of “Hollywood Game Night” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) increased by +50% versus where the series left off last summer (0.9 vs. 0.6 from 9-10 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2016) and by +43% in total viewers (3.8 million vs. 2.7 million). “HGN” was also up by +50% versus NBC’s average in the timeslot last summer (0.89 vs. 0.6, L+SD non-sports) and +28% in total viewers (3.8 million vs. 3.0 million) and finished in a tie for #2 in the time slot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and ties for #1 among those nets in women 18-49. L+3: “HGN” grew +12% in 18-49 (0.83 to 0.93) and +396,000 viewers overall (3.8 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “HGN” grew by +13% in 18-49 (1.02 to 1.15) and +364,000 viewers overall (3.8 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
“The Wall” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) tied for the #1 rating of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and was the most-watched original telecast on those nets for the night. “The Wall” won its competitive timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, total viewers and adults 25-54 and grew from its first half-hour to its second in every key measure, including gains of +22% in adults 18-49 (0.9 to 1.1), +18% in adults 25-54 (1.1 to 1.3) and +15% in women 25-54 (1.3 to 1.5). L+3: “The Wall” increased by +17% in 18-49 (0.99 to 1.16) and +576,000 viewers overall (4.5 million to 5.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3. Upscale: “The Wall” is generating a solid upscale audience so far this season, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
The fourth season premiere of “The Night Shift” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew +1.3 million persons or +56% versus NBC’s average in the timeslot last summer in total viewers (3.591 million vs. 2.296, L+SD non-sports) and maintained 100% in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6). “The Night Shift” ranked #2 among ABC, CBS and NBC in the timeslot in 18-49, 25-54 and total viewers. L+3: “The Night Shift” increased by +39% in 18-49 (0.62 to 0.86) and +1.3 million viewers overall (3.6 million to 4.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest lifts of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 rating and percentage and total viewers. L+7: Last summer, “The Night Shift” increased by +43% in 18-49 rating (from a 0.97 to a 1.39) and +1.7 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 6.7 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
Friday
NBC won Friday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and ranked #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in every other key demographic.
An encore telecast of “America’s Got Talent” (0.9/5 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) finished #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49, while retaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9). “Dateline” grew steadily throughout its telecast, increasing by +57% from its first half-hour to its fourth in 18-49 (0.7 to 1.1) and +40% or more than +1.4 million persons in total viewers (3.6 million to 5.1 million).
“Dateline NBC” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 4.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9) and adults 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.2) while growing in total viewers (4.322 million vs. 4.311 million). L+3: The prior Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +28% in 18-49 (0.85 to 1.09) and +1.0 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, giving “Dateline” the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers. L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +32% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.93 to a 1.23) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“DATELINE NBC” TOPS ABC’S “20/20” ACROSS THE BOARD IN 2Q 2017
Dateline Delivers Biggest 2Q Total Viewer and Demo Advantages Over ABC in Seven Years Dateline Posts Largest 2Q Lead Over ABC in A18-49 Since 2003 Broadcast Grows 2% in Total Viewers From 2Q 2016
June 26, 2017 – “Dateline NBC” topped ABC’s “20/20” across the board for the second quarter of 2017, averaging 4.6 million total viewers and outperforming “20/20” by +859,000 total viewers (+23%). Dateline Friday also won the A25-54 demo for the second quarter period, averaging 1.5 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +211,000 (+17%). This is Dateline’s biggest 2Q win over “20/20” in total viewers and A25-54 since 2010.
Posting its largest 2Q lead over ABC in A18-49 since 2003, Dateline averaged 1.1 million viewers and topped the network by +180,000 (+19%).
Versus the same quarter last year, Dateline Friday was up in total viewers (+83,000 or +2%).
The broadcast is currently in its 25th anniversary season.
Q2 Sweeps Highlights:
- Dateline Friday averaged 4.6 million total viewers, leading “20/20” by +859,000 total viewers (+23%).
- This represents Dateline’s biggest 2Q total viewer and demo wins over ABC in seven years.
- Dateline posted the largest 2Q lead over ABC in A18-49 since 2003.
- Dateline averaged 1.5 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +211,000 (+17%).
- Among A18-49, Dateline averaged 1.1 million viewers, topping ABC by +180,000 (+19%).
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“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” CONTINUES DEMO DOMINANCE, WINNING EIGHTH CONSECUTIVE QUARTER
Nightly News Has Won Every Quarter in the A25-54 and A18-49 Demos Since Lester Holt Took Over as Anchor The NBC News Broadcast Wins 24th Consecutive Month in the News Demo Nightly News Tops 53rd Consecutive Week in the Demo
NEW YORK (June 27, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the second quarter of 2017, averaging 1.73 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +154,000 (+10%) and CBS by +422,000 (+32%). Nightly News has won eight consecutive quarters in the demo, leading in the A25-54 category for every quarter since Lester Holt took over as anchor. Compared to the second quarter of 2016, Nightly News improved its demo lead over CBS by +10%.
Nightly News averaged 1.24 million A18-49 viewers for Q2 2017, topping ABC by +154,000 (+14%) and CBS by +341,000 (+38%). The NBC News broadcast has won eight consecutive quarters in the A18-49 demo. Nightly News posted its biggest 2Q A18-49 win over ABC since 2013 and best over CBS since 2014. Compared to the second quarter of 2016, Nightly News increased its A18-49 lead over ABC by +32% (+154,000 vs. +117,000 last year) and over CBS by +5% (+341,000 vs. +324,000 last year).
For June 2017, Nightly News averaged 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, +134,000 (+9%) more than ABC and +436,000 (+35%) more than CBS. The NBC News broadcast ranks #1 in A25-54 for 24 consecutive months.
For the week of June 19, Nightly News continued its dominance in the demo, averaging 1.7 million A25-54 viewers for the week, leading ABC by +125,000 (+8%) and CBS by +372,000 (+29%). Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.2 million viewers for the week, topping ABC by +134,000 (+13%) and CBS by +378,000 (+46%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 53 consecutive weeks.
Q2 Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.73 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +154,000 (+10%) and CBS by +422,000 (+32%).
- Nightly News has been #1 in A25-54 for eight consecutive quarters, nine of the last 10 quarters, and 34 of the last 37 quarters.
- Nightly News averaged 1.24 million A18-49 viewers, +154,000 (+14%) higher than ABC and +341,000 (+38%) better than CBS.
- Nightly News posted its biggest 2Q A18-49 win over ABC since 2013 and best over CBS since 2014.
- Compared to the second quarter of 2016, Nightly News increased its A18-49 lead over ABC by +32% (+154,000 vs. +117,000 last year) and over CBS by +5% (+341,000 vs. +324,000 last year).
- Nightly News has been #1 in A18-49 for eight consecutive quarters and in 79 of the last 82 quarters.
- Nightly News averaged 7.6 million total viewers, leading CBS by +1.5 million viewers (+25%).
June 2017 Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, +134,000 (+9%) more than ABC and +436,000 (+35%) more than CBS.
- Nightly News ranks #1 in A25-54 for 24 consecutive months.
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, leading ABC by +110,000 (+10%) and CBS by +359,000 (+43%).
- Nightly News has won 26 consecutive months and 116 of the last 117 months among A18-9 viewers.
- Nightly News averaged 7.4 million total viewers, leading CBS by +1.5 million (+26%).
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +125,000 (+8%) and CBS by +372,000 (+29%).
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +134,000 (+13%) and CBS by + 378,000 (+46%).
- Nightly News has won 53 consecutive weeks in A25-54 and A18-49.
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News is showing its best A25-54 advantages over ABC in four seasons and CBS in three seasons.
- Versus last season, Nightly News has increased its A25-54 lead over both ABC and CBS by +14% this season.
Week of June 19 – June 23, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.485 | 1.38 | 1.662 | 0.94 | 1.204 |
| CBS | 5.923 | 1.07 | 1.290 | 0.64 | 0.826 |
| ABC | 7.695 | 1.28 | 1.537 | 0.83 | 1.070 |
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ MOVES AHEAD OF COLBERT TO WIN THE LATE-NIGHT RATINGS WEEK OF JUNE 19-23 IN TOTAL VIEWERS
In 18-49, For a Second Week in a Row, It’s Fallon’s Most Dominant Win Since Early January
“Tonight” Matches Its Highest 18-49 Rating in 11 Weeks
NEW YORK — June 27, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of June 19-23, moving ahead of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in total viewers and, for a second week in a row, scoring “Tonight’s” biggest margin of victory in adults 18-49 versus Colbert originals in five months.
The week also saw Fallon equal his highest 18-49 rating in 11 weeks.
According to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research, “Tonight” averaged 2.656 million viewers overall for the week to top Colbert’s 2.622 million. Note that the CBS series excluded from its weekly averages the show’s Thursday and Friday episodes, which were encores.
In 18-49, Fallon’s 0.68 rating beat Colbert’s 0.42 by +0.26 of a rating point or +62%, both representing the biggest “Tonight” margins over “Late Show” since the week of Jan. 9-13. Last week’s leads topped the prior biggest margins over that span, the prior week’s +0.25 and +58%.
For the week of June 19-23, Fallon’s 0.68 rating in 18-49 equals “Tonight’s” highest since the week of April 3-7, when a week of episodes from Orlando averaged a 0.69.
At 12:35 a.m. ET last week, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” finished #1 in the timeslot versus CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in adults and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54, plus total viewers. In their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key category.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 19-23. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 19-23. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.68 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.42/2 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.42/2 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.68 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.42/2 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.42/2 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.28/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.28/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.35/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.35/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.656 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.622 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.963 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.656 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.622 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.963 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.294 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.294 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.354 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.167 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.354 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.167 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.737 million viewers (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.737 million viewers (R)
* Thursday and Friday “Late Show” telecasts were encores and are excluded, as were the Thursday original and Friday rebroadcast of “Late Late Show.” Friday’s “Kimmel” and “Late Night” were also encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.80 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.80 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.128 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.231 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.211 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.128 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.231 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.211 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.444 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.444 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.546 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.335 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.546 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.335 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.822 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.822 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JUNE 19-23
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.34
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.22
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.22
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.61
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.45
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.45
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.960 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.503 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.300 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.965 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.300 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.965 million
‘TODAY’ IS #1 FOR 7 STRAIGHT QUARTERS
TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo For 7 Straight Quarters, 27 Straight Months TODAY Posts Its Largest 2Q Key Demo Win Over GMA In 5 Years GMA Posts All-Time Quarterly Demo Low TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date
NEW YORK – June 27, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show for the 2017 second quarter topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54 and posting its biggest 2Q win over GMA in five years. TODAY also won the month of June in the key demo. The wins mark the 7thstraight quarter and 27thstraight month TODAY has been in first place, while GMA hit an all-time quarterly demo low. TODAY also won its 78th straight weekly win in the key demo last week, its best streak in more than four years. Additionally, TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 19% season to date (-186,000 vs. -230,000 last season).
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
2Q’17
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.93 | 12 | 4,052 | 0.88 | 1,127 | 1.25 | 1,507 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.58 | 10 | 3,543 | 0.54 | 690 | 0.80 | 965 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.13 | 13 | 4,264 | 0.74 | 946 | 1.10 | 1,316 |
TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for seven consecutive quarters
- TODAY averaged 1.507 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +191,000 (+15%) and CBS by +542,000 (+56%)
- TODAY posted its biggest 2Q demo win over GMA since 2012. Versus last year, TODAY improved its lead by 6%.
- GMA hit all-time quarterly lows in A25-54. CBS had its lowest since last summer (3Q’16).
TODAY ranked #1 among A18-49 viewers for the 18th straight quarter and the 90th time in the last 91 quarters
- TODAY averaged 1.127 million A18-49 viewers, topping GMA by +181,000 (+19%) and CBS by +437,000 (+63%)
- TODAY’s 2Q A18-49 advantage over GMA improved for the third consecutive year, hitting its highest mark since 2012
- Versus 2Q’16, TODAY increased its A18-49 over GMA by 18% (+181,000 vs. +153,000 last year)
TODAY averaged 4.052 million total viewers, +509,000 (+14%) more than CBS
JUNE 2017
TODAY won its 22nd consecutive month among A25-54 viewers and its 23rd of the last 24 months
- TODAY averaged 1.437 million A25-54 viewers, +221,000 (+18%) higher than GMA and +585,000 (+69%) better than CBS
- TODAY had its best demo lead over GMA since December 2016 and biggest margin over CBS since January
- Compared to June 2016, TODAY improved its advantage over GMA by 34% (+221,000 vs. +165,000)
Among A18-49 viewers, TODAY has won 27 consecutive months
- TODAY averaged 1.066 million A18-49 viewers, leading GMA by +191,000 (+22%) and CBS by +461,000 (+76%)
- TODAY’s A18-49 lead over GMA increased for the fourth consecutive month
- TODAY posted a higher advantage over GMA than in June 2016 (by 53%)
TODAY averaged 3.934 million total viewers, leading CBS by +602,000 (+18%)
- Versus June 2016, TODAY reduced GMA’s total viewer lead by almost half (-153,000, 48% closer than last year’s -292,000 gap)
WEEK of JUNE 19-25
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.83 | 12 | 3,915 | 0.80 | 1,024 | 1.15 | 1,385 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.45 | 10 | 3,345 | 0.44 | 565 | 0.68 | 816 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.02 | 13 | 4,090 | 0.66 | 846 | 1.00 | 1,206 |
On Wednesday, TODAY was the #1 morning news program in total viewers (+90,000), A25-54 viewers (+205,000), and A18-49 viewers (+189,000)
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.385 million A25-54 viewers, topping GMA by +179,000 (+15%) and CBS by +569,000 (+70%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 78 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 94 of the last 95 weeks
- TODAY delivered a 1.15 A25-54 rating, +0.15 points ahead of GMA and +0.47 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.024 million A18-49 viewers, +178,000 (+21%) more than GMA and +459,000 (+81%) higher than CBS
- Compared to the same week last season, TODAY improved its A18-49 lead over GMA by 19% (+178,000 vs. +149,000 last year)
- TODAY’s 0.80 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.14 points and CBS by +0.36 points
TODAY averaged 3.915 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +570,000 (+18%)
- TODAY added +14,000 total viewers week-to-week
- TODAY reduced GMA’s total viewer lead by 11% compared to the same week last season (-175,000 vs. -197,000 last year)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 38% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 11%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 19% (-186,000 vs. -230,000 last season
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 38.7 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in May for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 41 consecutive months (50 out of the last 51), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.2x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in May 2017.
‘TALENT,’ ‘WORLD OF DANCE’ & ‘NINJA’ SCORE #1-2-3 RANKINGS AMONG BIG 4 ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF JUNE 12-18
In Total Viewers, “America’s Got Talent” & “World of Dance” Are Joined by “Little Big Shots” To Claim the #1-2-3 Rankings Among Primetime Entertainment Shows on the Big 4 Networks
NBC Leads the Week When Counting Entertainment Programming Only in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers for a Third Straight Week
In 18-49, “Talent,” “World,” “Ninja” & “Little Big Shots” Ranks in the Week’s Top 10 Among Primetime Non-Sports Shows on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox; “Spartan,” “Dateline,” “Carmichael Show” & “The Wall” Join Them in the Top 25
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by +11% Over Super Bowl-Boosted Fox
"American Ninja Warrior" Is Monday Night's #1 Entertainment Show in 18-49 and Total Viewers
L+3: “Ninja” Generates the Night’s Biggest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 and Total Viewers
NBC Beats the Tuesday Big 4 Competition Combined, as “Talent” Hits a 9-Month Slot High in Total Viewers, "World of Dance" Delivers the Most-Watched Week 3 for a New Summer Alternative Series in 9 Years
L+3: “Talent” Generates Its Biggest L+3 Lift for a Regular Episode in Five Years, Attracts the Night’s Biggest L+3 Gains in 18-49 Rating and Total Viewers,“World of Dance” Delivers the Top Lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 Percentage
"Little Big Shots" Is Wednesday’s #1 Show in Total Viewers and Tied for #1 in 18-49, NBC Wins the Night in Total Viewers
NBC Wins Friday in 18-49, "Dateline NBC" & "Talent" Encore Tie as the #1 Show of the Night
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — June 20, 2017 — NBC has finished #2 among the Big 4 networks for the ratings week of June 12-18 in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49 and total viewers, paced by the #1 and #2 entertainment shows of the week on the broadcast networks in both 18-49 and total viewers, “America’s Got Talent” and “World of Dance.” NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” tied for #3 on that 18-49 ranker and the network’s “Little Big Shots” ranked #3 on the total-viewer list.
According to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research, for a third week in a row, NBC finished as the #1 network in entertainment programming (excluding live news and sports) in adults 18-49, total viewers and adults 25-54.
Ranking among the week’s top primetime shows on the Big 4 networks in 18-49, excluding sports, were “Talent” (#1), “World of Dance” (#2), “American Ninja Warrior” (tied for #3), “Little Big Shots” (tied for #6), “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (tied for #11), ”Friday’s “Talent” encore (tied for #11), Friday’s “Dateline NBC” (tied for #11), “The Carmichael Show” (tied for #19) and “Thursday’s 9 p.m. encore of “The Wall” (tied for #19).
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with an +11% margin over #2 Fox despite that network’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men and women 18-49; and women 18-34. In total viewers, NBC ranks #2 is up +0.1% this season versus last (7.917 million vs. 7.908 million)
Week 39 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” June 12-18
ABC…1.5
NBC…1.0
Fox…0.7
CBS…0.5
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
ABC…5.3 million
NBC…4.5 million
CBS…4.2 million
Fox…2.6 million
CW…0.8 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.0
Fox…1.8
CBS…1.7
ABC…1.6
CW…0.6
Total Viewers
CBS…9.3 million
NBC…7.9 million
ABC…6.3 million
Fox…5.6 million
CW…1.8 million
NBC highlights for the week of June 12-18:
Monday
“American Ninja Warrior” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 entertanment show of the night in adults 18-49 and total viewers. “Ninja” outrated Fox’s night of summer alternative premieres by a +75% margin (1.4 vs. 0.8 from 8-10 p.m. for “So You Think You Can Dance” [0.9] and “Superhuman” [0.7]).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Ninja” grew by +18% in 18-49 (from a 1.37 rating to a 1.61) and +734,000 viewers overall (5.3 million to 6.1 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3, giving it the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 rating and total viewers.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Last summer, “Ninja” grew by +21% going from L+SD to L+7 in 18-49 rating (from a 1.76 rating to a 2.13, L+7) and more than +1.1 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 7.3 million).
Upscale: Last summer, “Ninja” delivered a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).
“Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of last summer’s finale in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9 from 8-10 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2016) and grew +7% in total viewers (3.454 million vs. 3.225 million). “Spartan” tied as the #2 non-NBA telecasts of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49, behind only “Ninja,” and ranked #2 in the timeslot among adults 18-49 and adults, men and wom-54en 25 behind only ABC’s NBA coverage. L+3: “Spartan” grew by +13% in 18-49 (0.91 to 1.03) and +467,000 viewers overall (3.5 million to 3.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: Last summer, “Spartan” grew by +17% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.08 to a 1.26) and +514,000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Last summer, “Spartan” generated a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 118 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
Tuesday
NBC won Tuesday night, beating the ABC-CBS-Fox competition combined in 18-49 and total viewers.
“America’s Got Talent” (2.6/11 in 18-49, 12.7 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers, retaining 96% week to week in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 2.7) and growing +1% in total viewers (12.699 million vs. 12.528 million). For the first time in four years “Talent” has grown in both Week 2 and Week 3 versus the prior week in total viewers. It’s also NBC’s biggest total-viewer result in the time period in nine months (since “Talent’s” performance finale on Sept. 13, 2016, 14.0 million). Versus the same night last year, “Talent” retained 100% in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 2.6 on June 14, 2016) and grew +11% in total viewers (12.7 million vs. 11.5 million). L+3: “Talent” grew +29% in 18-49 (2.57 to 3.31) and +2.6 million viewers overall (12.7 million to 15.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The increases of +0.74 of a rating point and +2.6 million viewers overall were the night’s biggest L+3 lifts in 18-49 rating and total viewers. The +0.74 gain in 18-49 is also the biggest for a regularly scheduled “Talent” in five years (since the show added +0.88 in L+3 with its Tuesday, June 12, 2012 telecast, 3.05 LS to 3.93).
“World of Dance” (1.9/8 in 18-49, 8.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) delivered the most-watched Week 3 episode of a new summer alternative series in nine years (best since ABC’s “Wipeout,” 10.5 million on July 8, 2008) and the highest Week 3 rating for a first-year summer series in four years (since CBS’ “Under the Dome,” 2.7 on July 8, 2013). “World” dominated the time period in every key category, beating the combined ABC-CBS competition in all key measures. L+3: “World” increased by +30% in 18-49 (1.91 to 2.49) and +1.9 million viewers overall (8.0 million to 9.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3. The +30% increase is the night’s biggest L+3 lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage).
Wednesday
NBC won Wednesday night in total viewers, led by the #1 show of the night by that measure, “Little Big Shots” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 7.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET), which also tied as the #1 show of the night in 18-49. “LBS” retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and grew +4% in total viewers (7.287 million vs. 7.035 million). L+3: “LBS” grew +15% in 18-49 (1.08 to 1.24) and +793,000 viewers overall (7.3 million to 8.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“The Carmichael Show” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) retained 100% of the prior week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and grew in total viewers (3.729 million vs. 3.726 million). “Carmichael” won the timeslot in adults 25-54 and grew +33% versus what the show was averaging at the end of last season in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.6 Sunday nights from May 8-29) and +27% in total viewers (3.729 million vs. 2.939 million). L+3: “Carmichael” increased by +17% in 18-49 (0.75 to 0.88) and +370,000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
An encore telecast of “Superstore” averaged a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 2.1 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET and a rebroadcast of “This Is Us” delivered a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 2.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET).
Thursday
An encore telecast of “The Wall” (0.7/4 in 18-49, 3.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew from its first half-hour to its second in 18-49, total viewers and nearly every other key measure.
A 9 p.m. rebroadcast of “The Wall” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) built on its lead-in from a prior “Wall” encore in adults 18-49 by +0.1 of a rating point or +14% and by +0.2 or +33% in men 18-49 (0.6 to 0.8).
An encore telecast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grows from its first half-hour to its second in adults 18-49, total viewers and adults, men and women 25-54, Despite the 10 p.m. hour.
Friday
NBC ranked #1 Friday night in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic.
An encore telecast of “America’s Got Talent” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from
8-10 p.m. ET) tied as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 with “Dateline NBC.”
“Dateline NBC” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 4.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 with NBC’s 8-10 p.m. encore of “America’s Got Talent.” Week to week, “Dateline” maintained 100% of its rating in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9) and 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.2). L+3: The prior Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +26% in 18-49 (0.87 to 1.10) and +1.1 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, giving “Dateline” the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
An encore telecast of “World of Dance” (0.3/2 in 18-49, 1.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) held steady or grew from its first half-hour to its second in every key measure.
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.4/2 in 18-49, 0.5 in 25-54, 2.4 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) grew by 0.1 of a point or +33% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adults 18-49 (from a 0.3 rating to a 0.4), +50% in adults 25-54 (0.4 to 0.6) and +26% in total viewers (2.1 million to 2.6 million).
Sunday
“Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly” (0.5/3 in 18-49, 0.8 in 25-54, 3.6 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET) delivered bigger audiences than CBS’ “60 Minutes” encore in adults 18-49 (675,000 viewers vs. 627,000, +8%) and adults 25-54 (902,000 vs. 886,000, +2%). An NBC newsmagazine has now led a “60 Minutes” broadcast in adult 18-49 viewers for three of the last five weeks – on May 21, June 4 (the “Sunday Night” debut) and June 18. Despite high-rated U.S. Open golf coverage this week on Fox, “Sunday Night” finished within 0.1 of a point of the prior week in adults 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.6), while retaining 100% in adults 25-54 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and 99% in total viewers (3.562 million vs. 3.608 million).
An encore telecast of “American Ninja Warrior” averaged a 0.6/3 in 18-49 and 2.5 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET.
A rebroadcast of “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge” averaged a 0.6/2 in 18-49 and 2.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ SCORES ITS MOST DOMINANT 18-49 WIN VS. AN ORIGINAL WEEK OF COLBERT SINCE EARLY JANUARY
Tops “Late Show” by +58% for the Week of June 12-16, Also Dominates NBA-Boosted “Kimmel” by a +28% Margin
In Total Viewers, It’s a 10-Week High for “Tonight” & Closest Finish to Colbert in 12 Weeks
“Late Night with Seth Meyers” Hits a 13-Week High in 18-49
NEW YORK — June 20, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has dominated demographic results for the late-night ratings week of June 12-16, equaling the show’s highest 18-49 rating in 10 weeks while also scoring a 10-week high in total viewers.
According to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research, “Tonight” delivered its biggest margin of victory over an original week of CBS’ “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in adult 18-49 rating in five months (with a 0.68 rating vs. a 0.43, for margins of +58% and +0.25 of a rating point, biggest since the week of Jan. 9-13).
In total viewers, “Tonight” finished the closest it’s been to a week of Colbert originals (46,000 viewers, 2.755 million vs. 2.709 million) in 12 weeks, since the week of March 20-24 (2.768 million vs. 2.737 million, for a gap of 31,000).
For the week, Fallon’s 0.68 rating in 18-49 equals “Tonight’s” highest since the week of April 3-7, when the show’s week of episodes from Orlando averaged a 0.69. Last week’s 2.709 million total viewers is also the show’s best by that measure since the week in Orlando (2.986 million).
“Tonight” also dominated ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” last week, despite “Kimmel’s” boost from a high-rated NBA Finals overrun on Monday of that week. “Tonight” topped Kimmel for the week by a +28% margin in 18-49 rating (0.68 vs. 0.53) and +27% in total viewers (2.709 million vs. 2.138 million).
At 12:35 a.m. ET last week, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” hit a 13-week high in 18-49 rating, with its 0.38 being the show’s best since a 0.39 for the week of March 13-17.
Meyers finished #1 in the timeslot in every key measure -- adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers -- versus CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” In their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key category.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 12-16. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 12-16. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.68 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.43/2
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.53/3 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.68 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.43/2
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.53/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/3
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/3
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.38/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.38/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.709 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.755 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.138 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.709 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.755 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.138 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.362 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.362 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.416 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.222 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.416 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.222 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.758 million viewers (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.758 million viewers (R)
* Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night” and “Late Late Show” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.80 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.80 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.135 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.222 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.216 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.135 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.222 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.216 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.447 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.447 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.548 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.334 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.548 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.334 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.824 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.824 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JUNE 12-16
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.33
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.20
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.20
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.57
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.45
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.45
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.997 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.485 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.226 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.978 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.226 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.978 million
‘TODAY’ IS #1 YET AGAIN
TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 77 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY More Than Doubles Its Demo Lead Over GMA Vs. a Year Ago GMA Posts All-Time Demo Low For 3rd Straight Week TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date
NEW YORK – June 20, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 77 straight weeks in the key demo (93 of the last 94 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY more than doubled its A25-54 lead over GMA, an increase of 157% (+236,000 vs. +92,000) versus the same week last year. For the third straight week, GMA posted an all-time key demo low. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 20% season to date (-186,000 vs. -233,000 last season).
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
*Please note all three broadcasts had lower national clearances on Wednesday due to breaking news coverage of the Congressional baseball shooting in Alexandria, Va., and are based on four-day averages.
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.80 | 12 | 3,901 | 0.81 | 1,042 | 1.19 | 1,426 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.34 | 10 | 3,214 | 0.46 | 594 | 0.69 | 832 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.02 | 13 | 4,088 | 0.67 | 860 | 0.99 | 1,190 |
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.426 million A25-54 viewers, topping GMA by +236,000 (+20%) and CBS by +594,000 (+71%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 77 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 93 of the last 94 weeks
- Compared to the same week last year, TODAY more than doubled its A25-54 lead over GMA, an increase of 157% (+236,000 vs. +92,000 last year)
- TODAY delivered a 1.19 A25-54 rating, +0.20 points ahead of GMA and +0.50 points more than CBS
- For the third consecutive week, GMA set a new all-time low among A25-54 viewers. CBS saw its lowest demo since the week of 7/27/2015
TODAY averaged 1.042 million A18-49 viewers, +182,000 (+21%) more than GMA and +448,000 (+75%) higher than CBS
- TODAY more than doubled its A18-49 lead over CBS versus the same week last season, improving by 153% (+182,000 vs. +72,000 last year)
- TODAY’s 0.81 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.14 points and CBS by +0.35 points
- GMA set a new all-time low in A18-49 viewers
TODAY averaged 3.901 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +687,000 (+18%)
- TODAY’s total viewer lead over CBS hit a five-month high (best since the week of 1/16/2017). TODAY’s lead was up 13% week-to-week (+687,000 vs. 607,000 prior week).
- TODAY reduced GMA’s total viewer lead by 44% compared to the same week last season (-187,000 vs. -332,000 last year)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 40% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 11%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 20% (-186,000 vs. -233,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 38.7 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in May for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 41 consecutive months (50 out of the last 51), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.2x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in May 2017.
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 38.7 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in May for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 41 consecutive months (50 out of the last 51), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.2x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in May 2017.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN
Nightly News Ranks #1 in A25-54 for 52 Straight Weeks The NBC News Broadcast Ranks #1 in A18-49 for 97 of Last 98 Weeks Nightly News Won Every Day of the Week in the A25-54 and A18-49 Demos The NBC News Broadcast Holts Largest Demo Lead over ABC in Four Seasons
NEW YORK (June 20, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of June 12, averaging 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +203,000 viewers (+14%) and “CBS Evening News” by +441,000 viewers (+35%). The NBC News broadcast posted its best demo delivery and widest lead over ABC in three weeks. Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 52 consecutive weeks.
For the week, Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +139,000 viewers (+13%) and CBS by +379,000 viewers (+45%). Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 97 of the last 98 weeks.
Nightly News averaged 7.6 million total viewers for the week of June 12, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million (+27%). Nightly News had its widest total viewer margin over CBS in over two months (since the week of April 3, 2017).
Nightly News holds its largest demo lead over ABC in four seasons and biggest advantage over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +15% and its lead over CBS is up +14%.
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +203,000 viewers (+14%) and CBS by +441,000 (+35%).
- The NBC News broadcast posted its best demo delivery and widest lead over ABC in three weeks.
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 52 consecutive weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +139,000 (+13%) and CBS by +379,000 (+45%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 97 of the last 98 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 7.58 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million (+27%).
- Nightly News had its widest total viewer margin over CBS in over two months (since the week of April 3, 2017).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49.
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up by +15% and its lead over CBS is up +14%.
Week of June 12 – June 16, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.582 | 1.42 | 1.702 | 0.95 | 1.220 |
| CBS | 5.955 | 1.05 | 1.261 | 0.66 | 0.841 |
| ABC | 7.648 | 1.25 | 1.499 | 0.84 | 1.081 |
‘TALENT’ & ‘WORLD OF DANCE’ ONCE AGAIN RANK AS THE #1-2 ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS OF THE PRIMETIME WEEK
Tuesday’s “America’s Got Talent” & “World of Dance” Beat All Broadcast & Cable Entertainment Shows for the Week of June 5-11 in 18-49 & Total Viewers, Grabbing the Top 2 Spots for a Second Straight Week
“Talent,” “World” & Stanley Cup Final Hockey Account for 5 of the Week’s Top 10 Primetime Shows on the Big 4 in 18-49; “Talent,” “World” & “Little Big Shots” Are the #1-2-3 Most-Watched Shows on Those Nets Excluding News & Sports
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by +11% Over Super Bowl-Boosted Fox
Penguins-Predators Stanley Cup Final Hockey Wins Monday in 18-49, Scoring a +33% Gain Over the Year-Ago Game 4
NBC Dominates Tuesday as "Talent" Maintains 100% From Week 1 to Week 2 for the First Time in Seven Years and "World of Dance" Generates the Most-Watched Week 2 Episode for a New Alternative Summer Series in Nine Years
L+3: “Talent” Generates Tuesday’s Biggest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 Rating and Total Viewers, While “World of Dance” Scores the Top Lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 Percentage
"Little Big Shots" Is Wednesday’s #1 Non-NBA Telecast in 18-49 and Total Viewers
"Dateline NBC" and a "Talent" Encore Are Friday Night's Top Non-NBA Programs
NBC Sports Coverage of the Decisive Sixth Game of the Stanley Cup Final Wins Sunday Night, Grows +21% Vs. the Year-Ago Decider in 18-49 and +29% in total Viewers
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — June 13, 2017 — NBC has finished #2 among the Big 4 networks for the ratings week of June 5-11 in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49, as well total viewers and every other key measure, paced by the #1 and #2 entertainment shows of the week in both 18-49 and total viewers, “America’s Got Talent” and “World of Dance.”
According to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research, for a second week in a row, Tuesday’s “Talent” and “World” beat all other non-sports primetime telecasts on cable and broadcast in 18-49 and total viewers.
“Talent” and “World” teamed with NBC Sports’ coverage of Stanley Cup Final hockey to account for five of the week’s top 10 primetime shows on the Big 4 networks in 18-49, excluding sports pre-game shows. Also ranking among the week’s top programs in 18-49 were Wednesday’s “Little Big Shots” (tied for #13), Friday’s “Talent” encore (tied for #21), Friday’s “Dateline NBC” (tied for #21) and Wednesday’s “Carmichael Show” (tied for #26).
In total viewers, the week’s three most-watched Big 4 primetime shows, excluding news and sports, were “Talent,” “World of Dance” and “Little Big Shots.”
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with an +11% margin over #2 Fox despite that network’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men and women 18-49; and women 18-34. In total viewers, NBC ranks #2 is up +0.2% this season versus last (7.987 million vs. 7.969 million)
Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
Week 38 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” June 5-11
ABC…2.0
NBC…1.4
CBS…0.6
Fox…0.6
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
ABC…6.8 million
NBC…5.5 million
CBS…4.8 million
Fox…2.1 million
CW…0.8 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.0
Fox…1.8
CBS…1.7
ABC…1.6
CW…0.7
Total Viewers
CBS…9.4 million
NBC…8.0 million
ABC…6.3 million
Fox…5.6 million
CW…1.8 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.7
ABC…1.6
CBS…1.5
Fox…1.3
CW…0.7
NBC highlights for the week of June 5-11:
Monday
NBC Sports’ 8:09-11:09 p.m. ET coverage of Game 4 Stanley Cup Final hockey, featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nashville Predators (2.0/8 in 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall) won the night in adults 18-49, total viewers, adults 18-34, adults 25-54 and all key adult-male demos, with a +33% increase over the year-ago Game 4 in 18-49 (2.0 vs. 1.5 for Penguins-Sharks on Monday, June 6, 2016) and a gain of +34% or +1.4 million persons in total viewers (5.7 million vs. 4.2 million).
Tuesday
NBC won Tuesday night among the Big 4 in every key measure.
“America’s Got Talent” (2.7/11 in 18-49, 12.5 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) grew +17% versus the same night last year in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 2.3 on June 7, 2016) and +1.7 million persons or +16% in total viewers (12.528 million vs. 10.793 million). Versus the prior week’s season premiere, “Talent” maintained 100% in 18-49 (2.7 vs. 2.7) and increased by +2% in total viewers (12.528 million vs. 12.320 million). It’s the first time in seven years “Talent” has maintained 100% in 18-49 from Week 1 to Week 2 and the first time in four years it’s grown from its first week to its second in total viewers. “Talent” dominated the time period in all key measures. L+3: “Talent” grew +25% in 18-49 (2.66 to 3.32) and more than +2.4 million viewers overall (12.5 million to 15.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The increases of +0.66 of a rating point and +2.4 million viewers overall were the night’s biggest L+3 lifts in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: Last summer, Tuesday’s “Talent” increased by +30% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.47 to a 3.20) and +2.5 million viewers overall (11.7 million to 14.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
“World of Dance” (1.9/8 in 18-49, 8.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) dominated the time period in every key category, beating the ABC-CBS competition combined in all key measures. It’s the most-watched Week 2 of a new summer alternative series in nine years (best since ABC’s “Wipeout,” 9.5 million in 2008) and in 18-49 it’s the best Week 2 rating for a new summer alternative series in five years (best since Fox’s “Hotel Hell” Warrior,” 2.0 in 2012). “World” increased by +36% versus NBC’s average in the timeslot last summer in 18-49 (1.9 vs. 1.4, L+SD, non-sports) and +2.3 million persons or +38% in total viewers (8.519 million vs. 6.170 million). L+3: “World” increased by +31% in 18-49 (1.89 to 2.48) and +1.9 million viewers overall (8.4 million to 10.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3. The +31% increase is the night’s biggest L+3 lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage).
Wednesday
“Little Big Shots” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 7.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 non-NBA show of the night in adults 18-49 and total viewers and won the hour over ABC’s NBA pre-game programming in total viewers. L+3: “LBS” grew +15% in 18-49 (1.11 to 1.28) and +802,000 viewers overall (7.0 million to 7.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Little Big Shots” is increasing by +19% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.48 to a 1.76) and +1.2 million viewers overall (9.1 million to 10.3 million).
“The Carmichael Show” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) grew +33% versus what the show was averaging at the end of last season in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.6 Sunday nights from May 8-29) and +27% in total viewers (3.726 million vs. 2.939 million). “Carmichael” tied as the timeslot’s top non-sport alternative on the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54. L+3: “Carmichael” increased by +21% in 18-49 (0.75 to 0.91) and +477,000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Carmichael” grew by +20% in 18-49 rating (from a 0.94 to a 1.13) and +535,000 viewers overall (4.3 million to 4.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
An encore telecast of “Superstore” averaged a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 2.3 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET.
A rebroadcast of “This Is Us” averaged a 0.4/1 in 18-49 and 1.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET.
Thursday
NBC Sports’ 8:10-11 p.m. ET coverage of Game 5 Stanley Cup Final hockey, featuring the Nashville Predators at the Pittsburgh Penguins (1.5/7 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall) won the night in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, adults 18-34, women 18-34and all key adult-male demos.
Friday
An encore telecast of “America’s Got Talent” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) tied as the #1 non-NBA-related show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 with “Dateline NBC.” The “Talent” rebroadcast grew +57% from its first half-hour to its fourth in 18-49 (0.7 to 1.1) and +28% or +1.1 million persons in total viewers (4.0 million to 5.1 million).
“Dateline NBC” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 4.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied as the #1 non-NBA-related show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, equaling NBC’s 8-10 p.m. encore of “America’s Got Talent” in both measures. L+3: The prior Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +27% in 18-49 (0.98 to 1.24) and +1.1 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, giving “Dateline” the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers. L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +32% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.93 to a 1.23) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Sunday
NBC Sports’ 8:11-11:18 p.m. ET coverage of the sixth and deciding game of this year’s Stanley Cup Final, featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Nashville Predators (2.3/9 in 18-49, 7.0 million viewers overall) led NBC to nightlong wins in adults 18-49 and every other key demo (including a tie in women 25-54). Versus the year-ago decisive Game 6 on the same night, this year’s contest grew +21% in 18-49 (2.3 vs. 1.9 for the Penguins-Sharks Game 6 on Sunday, June 12, 2016) and +1.6 million persons or +29% in total viewers (7.0 million vs. 5.4 million).
For the completed six-game series, coverage on NBC and NBCSN averaged a total-audience delivery (counting television and digital) of 4.762 million viewers, making it the most-watched Final on record without an Original Six team (Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Montreal, N.Y. Rangers and Toronto), and that’s despite neither Nashville (#29) nor Pittsburgh (#23) being a Top 20 TV market. Viewership was up 19% versus the 2016 Final, which featured the Penguins and the San Jose Sharks.
'TODAY' IS #1 AGAIN IN DEMO
TODAY Was #1 Outright In Total Viewers and All Demos Wednesday TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 76 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date GMA Posts Second Straight Week of All-Time Demo Lows
NEW YORK – June 13, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 76 straight weeks in the key demo (92 of the last 93 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY was also the number-one morning show outright last Wednesday beating GMA in total viewers and all demos. Versus last year, GMA was down the most in total viewers (-10%) and for the second straight week posted all-time lows in the key demo (-14%). TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has grown its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 39%, season to date versus last season. TODAY has also cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 19% season to date (-187,000 vs. -231,000 last season).
Please note all three broadcasts were not rated on Thursday due to live coverage of former FBI Director James Comey’s testimony before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.87 | 12 | 3,977 | 0.84 | 1,081 | 1.22 | 1,465 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.44 | 10 | 3,370 | 0.47 | 608 | 0.72 | 865 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 2.98 | 12 | 4,087 | 0.70 | 898 | 1.02 | 1,225 |
TODAY finished #1 across-the-board on Wednesday morning, leading GMA by +49,000 total viewers, +268,000 A25-54 viewers, and +189,000 A18-49 viewers
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.465 million A25-54 viewers, topping GMA by +240,000 (+20%) and CBS by +600,000 (+69%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 76 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 92 of the last 93 weeks
- TODAY saw its highest A25-54 margin over GMA since the week of 3/20/2017 and its biggest lead over CBS since the week of 1/23/2017
- Compared to the same week last year, TODAY increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 64%
- TODAY delivered a 1.22 A25-54 rating, +0.20 points ahead of GMA and +0.50 points more than CBS
- For the second straight week, GMA set a new all-time low among A25-54 viewers.
- CBS saw its lowest demo since the week of 7/27/2015).
TODAY averaged 1.081 million A18-49 viewers, +183,000 (+20%) more than GMA and +473,000 (+78%) higher than CBS
- TODAY improved its A18-49 advantages over GMA (by 83%) and CBS (by 7%) compared to the same week last season
- TODAY’s 0.84 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.14 points and CBS by +0.37 points
TODAY averaged 3.977 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +607,000 (+18%)
- TODAY added +30,000 total viewers week-to-week, the most among the morning news programs
- This was TODAY’s best total viewer advantage over CBS in five weeks
- TODAY reduced GMA’s total viewer lead by 18% week-to-week and by 72% versus the same week last season
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 39% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 10%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 19% (-186,000 vs. -231,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 33.2 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in April for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 40 consecutive months (49 out of the last 50), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in April 2017.
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 33.2 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in April for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 40 consecutive months (49 out of the last 50), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in April 2017.
LATE-NIGHT RATINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 5-9
“Tonight Show” Tops “Colbert” in Every Key Demo, Outdelivers “Kimmel” in Total Viewers Despite Two Nights of NBA Boosts for “Kimmel”
Seth Meyers Beats His ABC and CBS Competition Head to Head in Every Key Measure
NEW YORK — June 13, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has delivered a 0.63 rating in adults 18-49 and 2.569 million viewers overall for the late-night ratings week of June 5-9, to outrate CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in all key demographics – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 – and outdeliver ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” in total viewers despite two nights of NBA boosts for “Kimmel.”
According to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research, “Tonight's” 0.63 rating for the week in adults 18-49 tops “Colbert’s” 0.48 by a +31% margin.
In total viewers, Fallon’s 2.569 million beat “Kimmel’s” 2.502 million, though “Kimmel” drew more than 3.5 million viewers following Wednesday’s NBA game and more than 3.3 million following Friday’s game. Note that “Kimmel” aired encores on Tuesday and Thursday and “Tonight’s” Thursday telecast was retitled and excluded from the weeklong averages.
At 12:35 a.m. ET “Late Night With Seth Meyers” finished #1 in the timeslot in every key measure -- adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers -- versus CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” In their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key category.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 5-9. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of June 5-9. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.48/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.70/4 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.48/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.70/4 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.47/4 *
ABC “Nightline,” 0.47/4 *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.32/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.25/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.32/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.25/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 (R) *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 (R) *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.569 million viewers *
CBS “Late Show,” 2.998 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.502 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.569 million viewers *
CBS “Late Show,” 2.998 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.502 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.634 million viewers *
ABC “Nightline,” 1.634 million viewers *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.284 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.262 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.284 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.262 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.682 million viewers (R) *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.682 million viewers (R) *
* Monday NBC shows and Wednesday and Friday ABC shows were delayed by primetime sports overruns. NBC’s Thursday shows were re-titled and are excluded. “Late Night” and “Late Late Show” aired encores on Friday and “Kimmel” was in rebroadcast on Tuesday and Thursday.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.80 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.80 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.146 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.233 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.216 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.146 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.233 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.216 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.448 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.448 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.552 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.336 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.552 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.336 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.825 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.825 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JUNE 5-9
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.34
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.24
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.24
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.59
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.44
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.44
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.982 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.525 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.203 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.896 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.203 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.896 million
2017 STANLEY CUP FINAL IS MOST-WATCHED FINAL ON RECORD WITHOUT AN ORIGINAL SIX TEAM
Six-Game Stanley Cup Final Averages Total Audience Delivery of 4.762 Million Viewers, Up 19% vs. 2016
Game 6 Averages Total Audience Delivery of 7.086 Million Viewers, TV-Only Audience Peaks with Nearly 9.5 Million Viewers
Game 6 Live Stream Sets Record With Average Minute Audience of 101,000 Viewers
Pittsburgh and Nashville Record Ratings Milestones throughout Final
2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs Average TAD of 1.387 Million Viewers Across Networks of NBCUniversal, Up 11% vs. 2016
2017 Delivers Most-Streamed Stanley Cup Playoffs and Final Ever
STAMFORD, Conn. – June 12, 2017 – The six-game 2017 Stanley Cup Final featuring the Pittsburgh Penguins and Nashville Predators produced a Total Audience Delivery (TAD) of 4.762 million average viewers, making it the most-watched Stanley Cup Final on record without an Original Six team, according to Fast National Ratings from The Nielsen Company and digital data from Adobe Analytics.
Game 6 on NBC, which the Pittsburgh Penguins won by a score of 2-0 on Sunday night to become the first team to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions since the Detroit Red Wings in 1997 and 1998, averaged a TAD of 7.086 million viewers, up 29% vs. last year’s Cup-clinching Game 6 on NBC featuring Pittsburgh and San Jose (5.476 million).
Across 84 games on NBC/NBCSN/CNBC/USA Network, the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs averaged a TAD of 1.387 million viewers, up 11% vs. the 2016 postseason (89 games; 1.253 million).
TAD measures consumption across multiple platforms, combining the Average Minute Audience (AMA) for television and digital.
This year’s viewership gains come despite five Canadian teams qualifying for the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs, including two Canadian teams in the Second Round and one in the Conference Finals -- as compared to zero in 2016 -- plus the absence of a Top 20 TV home market in the Stanley Cup Final.
STANLEY CUP FINAL
Despite neither Nashville (#29) nor Pittsburgh (#23) being a Top 20 TV market, the 2017 Stanley Cup Final on NBC/NBCSN averaged 4.762 million viewers, making it the most-watched Final on record without an Original Six team (Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Montreal, N.Y. Rangers, and Toronto). Viewership was up 19% vs. the 2016 Stanley Cup Final, which featured the Penguins and the San Jose Sharks. The 2017 Stanley Cup Final averaged a 2.67 HH rating across the six games on NBC/NBCSN, and the TV-only viewership averaged 4.679 million viewers, up 18% and 19%, respectively, vs. the six-game 2016 Final.
The 2017 Stanley Cup Final averaged a 32.0 rating in Pittsburgh on NBC/NBCSN, up from the market’s 31.7 average during the 2016 Penguins-Sharks Stanley Cup Final. Nashville shattered ratings records throughout the playoffs, and averaged a 22.0 in the Stanley Cup Final.
Following are the Top 10 markets for the 2017 Stanley Cup Final.
| Rank | Metered Market | Rating |
| 1 | Pittsburgh | 32.0 |
| 2 | Nashville | 22.0 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 8.9 |
| 4 | Knoxville | 7.1 |
| 5 | Minneapolis-St. Paul | 5.5 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | 4.7 |
| 7 | Denver | 4.3 |
| 8 | Richmond | 4.1 |
| 9 | West Palm Beach | 4.0 |
| 10 | Detroit | 3.9 |
Digitally, Pittsburgh and Nashville delivered the most-streamed Stanley Cup Final ever, totaling 760,000 uniques and 97.7 million live minutes, up 38% and 45%, respectively, vs. last year’s Cup Final.
GAME 6
Last night’s Game 6 (8:11-11:18 p.m. ET) averaged a TAD of 7.086 million viewers, up 29% vs last year’s Game 6. It is only the seventh Stanley Cup Final game to exceed seven million average viewers, and the sixth on NBC. TV-only viewership delivered a 3.88 HH rating and 6.985 million average viewers, up 26% and 29%, respectively, vs. 2016. TV-only viewership peaked with nearly 9.5 million viewers in the 10:45-11 p.m. ET quarter hour (9.406 million), as Pittsburgh broke a scoreless tie late in regulation. When final ratings are released, NBC is expected to win the night in the advertiser coveted Adult 18-49 demographic
Game 6 registered a 40.0 rating in Pittsburgh, to rank as the second-highest rated Penguins game ever in the Pittsburgh market on the networks of NBC, trailing only Game 7 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Final (42.2).
The game also delivered a 28.3 rating in Nashville to rank as the highest-rated Predators game ever in the market on the networks of NBC. All six Stanley Cup Final games were the highest-rated Preds games ever in the market. In addition, three Tennessee markets (Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis) ranked in the Top 10 markets for Game 6; Knoxville ranked third with a 10.7 rating, while Memphis tied for ninth with a 5.4 rating.
Following are the Top 10 Markets for Game 6.
| Rank | Metered Market | Rating |
| 1 | Pittsburgh | 40.0 |
| 2 | Nashville | 28.3 |
| 3 | Knoxville | 10.7 |
| 4 | Buffalo | 10.4 |
| 5 | Minneapolis-St. Paul | 8.3 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | 6.4 |
| 7 | Denver | 5.9 |
| 8 | St. Louis | 5.5 |
| 9 | Detroit | 5.4 |
| 9 | Memphis | 5.4 |
Digitally, last night’s Game 6 delivered an Average Minute Audience of 101,000 viewers, the highest-ever for an NHL game, and up 47% vs. last year. Game 6 produced the third-most live minutes (19.5 million) and fourth-most uniques (266,000) ever for an NHL game, which were up 63% and 41%, respectively, vs. 2016.
STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS
Across all 84 games on NBC/NBCSN/CNBC/USA Network, the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs averaged a TAD of 1.387 million viewers, up 11% vs. 2016, despite five Canadian teams in this year’s Playoffs vs. zero last year. It is the ninth consecutive year that the Playoffs have averaged more than 1.2 million viewers.
Following are the Top 10 Markets for Stanley Cup Playoffs.
| Rank | Metered Market | Rating |
| 1 | Pittsburgh | 6.8 |
| 2 | Nashville | 4.1 |
| 3 | Buffalo | 3.0 |
| 4 | St. Louis | 2.2 |
| 5 | Minneapolis-St. Paul | 2.0 |
| 6 | Philadelphia | 1.6 |
| 6 | West Palm Beach | 1.6 |
| 8 | Washington D.C. | 1.5 |
| 9 | Providence | 1.4 |
| 10 | Richmond | 1.3 |
The 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs on NBCSports.com and the NBC Sports app were the most-streamed in history. The 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs delivered more than a half-billion live minutes (527.4 million) and two million uniques, up 31% and 22% vs. the 2016 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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‘TALENT’ & ‘WORLD OF DANCE’ ARE THE #1-2 ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS OF THE MAY 29-JUNE 4 RATINGS WEEK
Tuesday’s Hot Debuts of “America’s Got Talent” & “World of Dance” Top All Broadcast & Cable Entertainment Shows for the Week in 18-49 & Total Viewers
Also Ranking Among the Week’s Top 25 Non-Sports Telecasts on the Big 4 in 18-49 Are “Little Big Shots,” “American Ninja Warrior,” “Dateline,” “The Carmichael Show” & “Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly”
In Total Viewers, “Talent” Ranks #1, “World of Dance” #2, “Little Big Shots” #3 and “Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly” #8 Among Non-Sports Prime Telecasts on the Big 4
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by +11% Over Super Bowl-Boosted Fox
Predators-Penguins Stanley Cup Final Hockey Wins Monday in 18-49, Scoring a +21% Gain Over the Year-Ago Game 1
Tuesday’s "World of Dance" Is the Top Broadcast Debut in 18-49 Since "This Is Us" & Most-Watched Summer Alternative Premiere in Nine Years; “Talent” Generates Its Most-Watched Debut in Six Years
L+3: “World of Dance” Scores the Highest L+3 18-49 Rating for a Debuting Summer Alternative Series in Nine Years, “Talent” Generates Tuesday’s Biggest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 Rating and Total Viewers
Wednesday’s "Little Big Shots" Is the Most-Watched Show of the Night, Hits an 11-Week Timeslot High; "Carmichael" Tops Last Season's Final 4 Telecasts
NBC Wins Friday in 18-49, "Dateline" Ranks as the #1 Show of the Night and a "Talent" Encore Ties for #2
NBC Leads Saturday in Total Viewers, Paced by “Dateline Mystery”
“Ninja” Is Sunday’s Top Non-Sports Primetime Show, "Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly" Tops "60 Minutes" in 25-54 & 18-49
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — June 6, 2017 — NBC has finished #2 among the Big 4 networks for the ratings week of May 29-June 4 in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49, as well total viewers and every other key demo, led by the #1 and #2 entertainment shows of the week in both 18-49 and total viewers, “America’s Got Talent” and “World of Dance.”
According to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research, the Tuesday premieres of “Talent” and “World” beat all other non-sports telecasts for the week on cable and broadcast in 18-49 and total viewers.
Also finishing among the week’s top 25 primetime non-sports programs on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox were Wednesday’s “Little Big Shots” (tied for #4), Sunday’s “American Ninja Warrior: USA Vs. the World” (tied for #4), Friday’s “Dateline NBC” (tied for #9), Friday’s “Talent” encore (tied for #14), Wednesday’s “The Carmichael Show” season premiere (tied for #14) and the series premiere of “Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly” (tied for #20).
Counting sports programs but excluding pre-game shows, NBC’s Monday Stanley Cup Final Game 1 telecast ranked #5 among the week’s primetime Big 4 telecasts in 18-49.
In total viewers, NBC accounted for four of the top eight non-sports primetime shows on the Big 4 with “Talent” (#1), “World of Dance” (#2), “Little Big Shots” (#3) and “Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly” (#8).
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with an +11% margin over #2 Fox despite that network’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 or tied for #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54, men and women 18-49, and women 18-34. In total viewers, NBC ranks #2 is up +0.2% this season versus last (8.030 million vs. 8.015 million)
NBC is retaining 100% of its year-ago average in adults 18-49 (with a 2.2 rating vs. a 2.2), adults 18-34 (1.5. vs. 1.5) and adults 25-54 (2.8 vs. 2.8), while in total viewers, NBC is up +0.4% this season versus last (8.383 million vs. 8.353 million).
Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
Week 37 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” May 29-June 4
ABC…2.1
NBC…1.1
Fox…0.7
CBS…0.5
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
ABC…6.8 million
NBC…5.2 million
CBS…4.4 million
Fox…2.3 million
CW…0.8 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.0
Fox…1.8
CBS…1.8
ABC…1.6
CW…0.7
Total Viewers
CBS…9.5 million
NBC…8.0 million
ABC…6.3 million
Fox…5.7 million
CW…1.8 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.7
ABC…1.6
CBS…1.5
Fox…1.3
CW…0.7
NBC highlights for the week of May 29-June 4:
Monday
NBC Sports’ 8:11-11:04 p.m. ET coverage of Stanley Cup Finals hockey, featuring the Nashville Predators at the Pittsburgh Penguins (1.7/7 in 18-49, 4.9 million viewers overall) ranked #1 for the night in adults 18-49 with a +21% increase over the year-ago Game 1 in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.4 for Sharks-Penguins on Monday, May 30, 2016) and a +19% gain in total viewers (4.9 million vs. 4.1 million).
Tuesday
NBC won Tuesday night among the Big 4 in every key measure with the #1 and #2 shows of the night on those nets in each category, “America’s Got Talent” and “World of Dance.”
The 12thseason debut of “America’s Got Talent” (2.7/11 in 18-49, 12.3 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) deliverd the show’s most-watched season premiere in six years (since May 31, 2011, 15.3 million) and top-rated debut in 18-49 in three years (since May 27, 2014, 3.0). Versus the prior season’s premiere, “Talent” grew +4% in 18-49 (2.7 vs. 2.6) and +6% in total viewers (12.3 million vs. 11.7 million). “Talent” dominated the time period in all key measures and increased from its first half-hour to its fourth by +41% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adult 18-49 rating (from a 2.2 to a 3.1). L+3: “Talent” grew +25% in 18-49 (2.68 to 3.36) and +2.5 million viewers overall (12.3 million to 14.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The increases of +0.68 of a rating point and +2.5 million viewers overall were the night’s biggest L+3 lifts in 18-49 and total viewers.. L+7: Last summer, Tuesday’s “Talent” increased by +30% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.47 to a 3.20) and +2.5 million viewers overall (11.7 million to 14.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
The series premiere of “World of Dance” (2.4/9 in 18-49, 9.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranks as the #1 premiere of the 2017 year to date on the broadcast nets in 18-49 and total viewers (excluding previews) and is also the top regular-slot debut on the Big 4 networks in both measures since Premiere Week last fall (in 18-49 since “This Is Us,” 2.8 on Sept. 20, 2016, and in total viewers since “MacGyver,” 10.7 million on Sept. 23, 2016). In 18-49, “World” is the top series debut for a summer alternative show across cable or broadcast in five years (since NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior,” 2.4 on May 21, 2012) and in total viewers is the most-watched in nine years (since ABC’s “Wipeout, June 24, 2008). It’s also NBC’s most-watched summer series debut in nearly 10 years, since “The Singing Bee” on July 10, 2007 (13.3 million).
“World” soared +71% versus NBC’s average in the timeslot last summer (2.4 vs. 1.4, L+SD, non-sports). L+3: “World” increased by +27% in 18-49 (2.36 to 3.00) and +2.1 million viewers overall (9.7 million to 11.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3. The 3.00 in 18-49 is the highest L+3 rating for a debuting summer alternative series in nine years (since Wednesday, June 25, 2008, “Baby Borrowers,” 3.04). The L+3 lift of +0.64 is the biggest for an alternative series debut in more than three years (since Sunday, March 9, 2014 “Cosmos,” +0.77).
Wednesday
The Wednesday debut of “Little Big Shots” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 7.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) tied as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 and ranked #1 outright on those nets in total viewers. “LBS” scored 11-week highs for NBC in the time period in 18-49 and total viewers (best since March 15, 1.5 in 18-49, 7.5 million viewers with a “Voice” recap episode). L+3: “LBS” grew +13% in 18-49 (1.15 to 1.30) and +799,000 viewers overall (7.5 million to 8.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Little Big Shots” is increasing by +19% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.48 to a 1.76) and +1.2 million viewers overall (9.1 million to 10.3 million).
The third-season premiere of “The Carmichael Show” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) more than doubled its year-ago finale in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.4 at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, 2016) and grew +78% in total viewers (4.0 million vs. 2.3 million).
The 9 p.m. “Carmichael” beat last season’s final four originals in 18-49 and total viewers (best since May 1, 2015, 0.9 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers). L+3: “Carmichael” increased by +20% in 18-49 (0.86 to 1.03) and +452,000 viewers overall (4.0 million to 4.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Carmichael” grew by +20% in 18-49 rating (from a 0.94 to a 1.13) and +535,000 viewers overall (4.3 million to 4.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
The 9:30 “Carmichael Show” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.2 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) tied for #2 in the slot among the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and retained 100% of its lead-in among millennials (including adults 18-34, men 18-34 and women 18-34). L+3: The 9:30 “Carmichael” grew +20% in 18-49 (0.74 to 0.89) and +405,000 viewers overall (3.2 million to 3.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
An encore telecast of “This Is Us” (0.5/2, 2.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC among millennial viewers (including adults 18-34, men 18-34 and women 18-34).
Thursday
An encore telecast of “Chicago Fire” averaged a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 3.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET).
A rebroadcast “Chicago Med” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in total viewers and was the hour’s most-watched non-sports alternative to the NBA Finals on those nets.
An encore telecast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET), despite the 10 p.m. hour, increased from its first half-hour to its second in total viewers and adults 25-54.
Friday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
An encore telecast of “America’s Got Talent” (0.9/5 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) tied as the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 behind only “Dateline NBC’s” 1.0, and won the timeslot among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54. The “Talent” rebroadcast grew +71% from its first half-hour to its fourth in 18-49 (0.7 to 1.2) and +37% or +1.4 million persons in total viewers (3.8 million to 5.2 million).
“Dateline NBC” (1.0/5 in 18-49, 1.3 in adults 25-54, 4.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, scoring the show’s top 18-49 rating since April 21 (1.1) and equaling its highest 25-54 rating since that same date (1.5). L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +32% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.93 to a 1.23) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
An encore telecast of Tuesday’s “World of Dance” premiere averaged a 0.3/2 in 18-49 and 1.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET).
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 0.7 in 25-54, 2.9 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 primetime show of the night on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in total viewers. “Dateline Mystery” grew by +100% from its first half-hour to its fourth in adults 18-49 (from a 0.3 rating to a 0.6), +125% in adults 25-54 (0.4 to 0.9) and +51% or +1.2 million persons in total viewers (2.3 million to 3.5 million).
Sunday
The premiere of “Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 1.2 in 25-54, 6.2 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET) outrated CBS’ “60 Minutes” encore in adults, men and women 18-49 and adults, men and women 25-54, ranking #2 in the time period among the Big 4 and #1 among non-NBA-related programming in each of those key demographics. “Sunday Night” delivered NBC’s top total-viewer result in the time period, excluding sports, since March 20, 2016 (7.1 million) and beat NBC’s average in the slot last summer by +33% in adult 18-49 rating (0.8 vs. 0.6, L+SD excluding sports) and +70% or +2.6 million persons in total viewers (6.2 million vs. 3.6 million).
“American Ninja Warrior: USA Vs. the World” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-11 p.m. ET) finished as the #1 non-NBA-related show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and was the #1 non-sports show among those nets for each of its individual three hours. From its first half-hour to its sixth, increases by +33% in adults 18-49 (0.9 to 1.2) and +19% in total viewers (3.8 million to 4.5 million).
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ ENCORES WIN THE WEEK DESPITE KIMMEL’S NBA BOOST, ALSO WIN IN TOTAL VIEWERS VS. COLBERT REBROADCASTS
For the Late-Night Week of May 29-June 2, Seth Meyers Encores Grow Vs. the Prior Week’s Originals, Nearly Match Colbert’s 11:30 Rating
NEW YORK — June 6, 2017 — Encore telecasts of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” have won the late-night ratings week of May 29-June 2 versus the ABC and CBS time-period competition in total viewers and adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research. Note that Monday programs were excluded from these averages due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Fallon’s encores beat ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” for the week despite two original telecasts for Kimmel over the week’s four non-holiday nights and a dramatic boost for Kimmel on Thursday from ABC’s primetime coverage of the NBA Playoffs, which lifted the show that night to a 1.24 rating in 18-49 and more than 3.5 million viewers. During the same week last year, Kimmel was boosted to a weeklong win in 18-49.
Versus CBS’ rebroadcast week of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “Tonight” prevailed in total viewers, adults 18-49 and all other key demographics.
For a fourth week in a row, “Tonight” lengthened its margin over Colbert, with last week’s encores averaging a 0.63 rating in adults 18-49 to top Colbert’s rebroadcasts (0.34) by an +85% margin, up from wins of +35% for the week of May 22 (0.65 vs. 0.48) +31% for the week of May 15 (0.68 vs. 0.52), +27% for the week of May 8 (0.66 vs. 0.52) and +15% for the week of May 1 (0.60 vs. 0.52). Both shows aired original programs during the prior four weeks.
At 12:35 a.m. ET last week, encores of “Late Night With Seth Meyers” grew versus the prior week’s originals in 18-49 (0.33 vs. 0.32) and nearly matched the previous hour’s 18-49 rating for “Colbert” rebroadcasts (0.33 vs. 0.34).
Meyers ranked #1 in the timeslot in every key measure versus CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” In their head-to-head half-hour, “Late Night” also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key category.
At 1:35 a.m. ET, encores of “Last Call with Carson Daly” beat the prior week’s originals in 18-49 by +16% (0.22 vs. 0.19) and outrated the previous hour’s “Late Late Show” rebroadcasts on CBS by +5% (0.22 vs. 0.21).
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 29-June 2. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 29-June 2. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share (R) *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.34/2 (R) *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.62/4 (R) *
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share (R) *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.34/2 (R) *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.62/4 (R) *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.36/3 *
ABC “Nightline,” 0.36/3 *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 (R) *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.21/2 (R) *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 (R) *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.21/2 (R) *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 (R) *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 (R) *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.469 million viewers (R) *
CBS “Late Show,” 2.248 million viewers (R) *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.333 million viewers (R) *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.469 million viewers (R) *
CBS “Late Show,” 2.248 million viewers (R) *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.333 million viewers (R) *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.444 million viewers *
ABC “Nightline,” 1.444 million viewers *
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.209 million viewers (R) *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.050 million viewers (R) *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.209 million viewers (R) *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.050 million viewers (R) *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.730 million viewers (R) *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.730 million viewers (R) *
* Monday results are excluded due to the Memorial Day holiday.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.81 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.81 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.153 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.214 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.205 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.153 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.214 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.205 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.442 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.442 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.554 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.336 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.554 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.336 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.828 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.828 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK MAY 29-JUNE 2
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.36 **
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.19 (R) **
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.19 (R) **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.61
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.46
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.46
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 1.027 million **
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.431 million (R) **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.211 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.930 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.211 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.930 million
** Monday’s “Daily Show” and Thursday’s “Conan” were preempted.
'TODAY' IS #1 FOR 75 WEEKS
TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 75 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY Was #1 Outright In Total Viewers and All Demos Thursday TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date GMA Posts Its Lowest Demo Average of All Time
NEW YORK – June 6, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 75 straight weeks in the key demo (91 of the last 92 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY was also the number-one morning show outright last Thursday beating GMA in total viewers and all demos. Versus last year, GMA was down the most in total viewers (-12%) while CBS was down the most in the key demo (-15%). GMA posted its lowest Demo delivery of all time. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has grown its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 39%, season to date versus last season. TODAY has also cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 18% season to date (-187,000 vs. -228,000 last season).
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
*Please note all three programs were retitled on Monday due to the Memorial Day holiday and are based on four-day averages.
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.86 | 12 | 3,948 | 0.88 | 1,128 | 1.23 | 1,483 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.47 | 10 | 3,398 | 0.52 | 667 | 0.75 | 904 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 2.99 | 12 | 4,082 | 0.70 | 902 | 1.04 | 1,247 |
TODAY finished #1 across-the-board on Thursday morning, leading GMA by +12,000 total viewers, +255,000 A25-54 viewers, and +240,000 A18-49 viewers
For the week, TODAY averaged 1.483 million A25-54 viewers, topping GMA by +236,000 (+19%) and CBS by +579,000 (+64%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 75 consecutive weeks (best streak in over the four years) and 91 of the last 92 weeks
- TODAY increased its A25-54 lead over GMA by 17% week-to-week, hitting it highest mark in 10 weeks (since the week of 3/20/2017)
- TODAY ranked #1 in A25-54 on all four mornings the programs were rated
- TODAY delivered a 1.23 A25-54 rating, +0.19 points ahead of GMA and +0.48 points more than CBS
- GMA posted its lowest demo average of all-time.
TODAY averaged 1.128 million A18-49 viewers, +226,000 (+25%) more than GMA and +461,000 (+69%) higher than CBS
- This represents TODAY best A18-49 advantage over GMA since the week of 4/10/2016 (a seven-week high)
- TODAY improved its A18-49 advantages over GMA compared to prior week (up 11%) and the same week last year (up 18%)
- TODAY’s 0.88 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.18 points and CBS by +0.36 points
TODAY averaged 3.948 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +550,000 (+16%)
- TODAY’s reduced GMA’s total viewer lead by 40% week-to-week and by 47% versus the same week last season
- GMA had its lowest P2+ since week of 8/15/2016
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 39% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 9%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 18% (-187,000 vs. -228,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 33.2 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in April for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 40 consecutive months (49 out of the last 50), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in April 2017.
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 33.2 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in April for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 40 consecutive months (49 out of the last 50), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in April 2017.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN
Nightly News Ranks #1 in A25-54, A18-49 for 96 of Past 97 Weeks and 23 Straight Months
NEW YORK (June 6, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of May 29, averaging 1.64 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +169,000 viewers (+12%) and “CBS Evening News” by +456,000 viewers (+38%).
For the week, Nightly News averaged 1.15 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +107,000 viewers (+10%) and CBS by +294,000 viewers (+34%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 96 of the last 97 weeks and 23 straight months.
Nightly News averaged 7.14 million total viewers for the week of May 29, leading CBS Evening News by +1.4 million (+25%). Nightly News holds its largest demo lead over ABC in four seasons and biggest advantage over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo leads over ABC and CBS have improved by +12% each.
NBC and CBS ratings are four-day averages (Tuesday - Friday) due to Memorial Day. ABC ratings are three-day averages (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday) due to Memorial Day and the NBA Finals.
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.64 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +169,000 viewers (+12%) and CBS by +456,000 (+38%).
- Nightly News averaged 1.15 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +107,000 (+10%) and CBS by +294,000 (+34%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 96 of the past 97 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 7.14 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.4 million (+25%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49.
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo leads over ABC and CBS have improved by is up +12% each
Week of May 29 – June 2, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.141 | 1.36 | 1.635 | 0.89 | 1.148 |
| CBS | 5.724 | 0.98 | 1.179 | 0.67 | 0.854 |
| ABC | 7.545 | 1.22 | 1.466 | 0.81 | 1.041 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
“NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is America’s most-watched evening newscast, going beyond the day’s headlines to uncover stories of how people’s lives are affected by the world around them. “NBC Nightly News” reaches over 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the “Nightly News” app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
“SUNDAY NIGHT WITH MEGYN KELLY” TOPS “60 MINUTES” BY MORE THAN +25% IN KEY DEMOS
Sunday Night Delivers +52% Increase in A18-49 Viewers From Same Sunday Timeslot Last Season The NBC News Broadcast Grows Season Timeslot Average by +2 Million Total Viewers
NEW YORK (June 5, 2017) – The premiere of “Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly” topped CBS’ “60 Minutes” in the key A18-49 and A25-54 demos on June 4, outperforming 60 Minutes by +26% (+210,000) among A18-49 viewers and +28% (+310,000) among A25-54 viewers. In those demos, Sunday Night ranked as the #1 broadcast in its timeslot (7 – 8 p.m.) among broadcast networks, excluding sports-related programming.
Versus the same Sunday timeslot last season, Sunday Night was up across the board in total viewers (+51%, or +2.1 million), A18-49 viewers (+52%, or +353,000), and A25-54 viewers (+40%, or +404,000). Compared to the season average, Sunday Night saw double-digit improvements in the time slot (excluding sports and awards shows): up +48% (+1.98 million) in total viewers, +25% (+204,000) among A18-49 viewers, and +32% (+343,000) among A25-54 viewers.
Among A18-49, the NBC News broadcast delivered the best advantage for an NBC newsmagazine against 60 Minutes since August 19, 2012.
Sunday Night averaged 6.14 million total viewers. Excluding sports, Sunday Night gave NBC its highest total viewer delivery in the time slot since March 20, 2016
All data is based on Nielsen Fast National Ratings.
Highlights:
- The premiere of Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly outperformed 60 Minutes by +26% (+210,000) among A18-49 viewers and +28% (+310,000) among A25-54 viewers.
- Sunday Night ranked #2 from 7 – 8 p.m. among broadcast nets in A18-49 and A25-54 (#1 in these demos excluding sports-related programming on ABC).
- This was the best A18-49 advantage for an NBC newsmagazine against 60 Minutes since August 19, 2012.
- Excluding sports, Sunday Night gave NBC its highest total viewer delivery in the timeslot since March 20, 2016.
- Versus the same Sunday time slot last season, Sunday Night was up across the board in total viewers (+51%, or +2.1 million), A18-49 viewers (+52%, or +353,000), and A25-54 viewers (+40%, or +404,000).
- Sunday Night saw double-digit improvements over NBC’s season-to-date average in the time slot (excluding sports and awards shows): up +48% (+1.98 million) in total viewers, +25% (+204,000) among A18-49 viewers, and +32% (+343,000) among A25-54 viewers.
June 4, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 6.140 | 1.2 | 1.425 | 0.80 | 1.026 |
| CBS | 6.593 | 0.93 | 1.115 | 0.64 | 0.816 |
Game 1 of Stanley Cup Final Averages 5 Million Viewers, Up 22% vs. Last Year
NBC further spins the numbers for Monday, May 29.
[via press release from NBC] GAME 1 OF STANLEY CUP FINAL AVERAGES 5 MILLION VIEWERS, UP 22% VS. LAST YEAR
Predators-Penguins Game 1 Posts Total Audience Delivery (TV + Digital) of 5.038 Million Viewers; THIRD-MOST WATCHED GAME 1 Since 2006
Nashville's 22.5 Local Rating Is BEST EVER For Predators on Networks of NBC
Pittsburgh Posts 35.7 Local Rating, Top 5 All-Time for Market
Streaming for Game 1 Totaled 13.7 Million Live Minutes, SECOND-BEST EVER for Stanley Cup Final Game
Monaco Grand Prix on NBC is Most-Watched Live F1 Race on Record
STAMFORD, Conn. - May 30, 2017 - Last night's Game 1 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final on NBC, in which the Pittsburgh Penguins held on for an exciting 5-3 victory over the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa., averaged a Total Audience Delivery of 5.038 million viewers, up 22% vs. last year's Game 1 between the Penguins and San Jose Sharks (4.132 million).
Despite neither Nashville (#29) nor Pittsburgh (#23) being a Top 20 TV market, the contest was the third-most watched Game 1 since NBC Sports began televising the Stanley Cup Final in 2006, behind only Boston-Chicago in 2013, which are the #9 and #3 TV markets, respectively, and Chicago-Tampa Bay (#11) in 2015.
Game 1 (8:11 - 11:04 p.m. ET) peaked with 5.5 million TV-only viewers during the 10:45-11 p.m. ET quarter-hour. The full contest posted a 2.85 household rating, and averaged 4.967 million TV-only viewers, both up 25% and 22%, respectively, vs. Game 1 a year ago (2.28 HH rating; 4.081 million viewers).
Locally, Nashville posted a 22.5 rating, an all-time record for a Predators game on the networks of NBC. Pittsburgh delivered a 35.7 local rating, a Top 5 Penguins rating in the market, up 16% vs. last year's Game 1 (30.9), and topping all Stanley Cup Final games last year, except for Game 5 (36.9). NBC was the No. 1 network overall in both markets during the game.
Digitally, Game 1 delivered the second-most live minutes ever for a Stanley Cup Final game with 13.7 million, up 58% vs. Game 1 last year (8.667 million). Predators-Penguins also totaled 192,000 unique devices and an Average Minute Audience of 71,100 viewers, up 51% and 39%, respectively, vs. Penguins-Sharks in 2016 (127,000 devices and 51,300 AMA). Last night's game was the third-most streamed game of the 2017 playoffs so far, behind only the Game 7s of the Ottawa-Pittsburgh and Washington-Pittsburgh series.
NBC Sports' coverage of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final continues tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 31, with Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa. Pre-game coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN with a special two-hour edition of NHL Live.
In other viewership news from this past weekend, the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, which aired Sunday on NBC (7:56-10 am ET), averaged a Total Audience Delivery of 1.530 million viewers, up 14% vs. last year's race (1.339 million), and making it the most-watched live F1 race on record. The Grand Prix delivered a 1.01 HH rating and averaged 1.511 million TV-only viewers. Monaco peaked with 1.674 million TV-only viewers from 9:30-9:45 am ET quarter-hour.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE MONTH AND WEEK ACROSS THE BOARD
[via press release from NBC] GAME 1 OF STANLEY CUP FINAL AVERAGES 5 MILLION VIEWERS, UP 22% VS. LAST YEAR
Predators-Penguins Game 1 Posts Total Audience Delivery (TV + Digital) of 5.038 Million Viewers; THIRD-MOST WATCHED GAME 1 Since 2006
Nashville's 22.5 Local Rating Is BEST EVER For Predators on Networks of NBC
Pittsburgh Posts 35.7 Local Rating, Top 5 All-Time for Market
Streaming for Game 1 Totaled 13.7 Million Live Minutes, SECOND-BEST EVER for Stanley Cup Final Game
Monaco Grand Prix on NBC is Most-Watched Live F1 Race on Record
STAMFORD, Conn. - May 30, 2017 - Last night's Game 1 of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final on NBC, in which the Pittsburgh Penguins held on for an exciting 5-3 victory over the Nashville Predators at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa., averaged a Total Audience Delivery of 5.038 million viewers, up 22% vs. last year's Game 1 between the Penguins and San Jose Sharks (4.132 million).
Despite neither Nashville (#29) nor Pittsburgh (#23) being a Top 20 TV market, the contest was the third-most watched Game 1 since NBC Sports began televising the Stanley Cup Final in 2006, behind only Boston-Chicago in 2013, which are the #9 and #3 TV markets, respectively, and Chicago-Tampa Bay (#11) in 2015.
Game 1 (8:11 - 11:04 p.m. ET) peaked with 5.5 million TV-only viewers during the 10:45-11 p.m. ET quarter-hour. The full contest posted a 2.85 household rating, and averaged 4.967 million TV-only viewers, both up 25% and 22%, respectively, vs. Game 1 a year ago (2.28 HH rating; 4.081 million viewers).
Locally, Nashville posted a 22.5 rating, an all-time record for a Predators game on the networks of NBC. Pittsburgh delivered a 35.7 local rating, a Top 5 Penguins rating in the market, up 16% vs. last year's Game 1 (30.9), and topping all Stanley Cup Final games last year, except for Game 5 (36.9). NBC was the No. 1 network overall in both markets during the game.
Digitally, Game 1 delivered the second-most live minutes ever for a Stanley Cup Final game with 13.7 million, up 58% vs. Game 1 last year (8.667 million). Predators-Penguins also totaled 192,000 unique devices and an Average Minute Audience of 71,100 viewers, up 51% and 39%, respectively, vs. Penguins-Sharks in 2016 (127,000 devices and 51,300 AMA). Last night's game was the third-most streamed game of the 2017 playoffs so far, behind only the Game 7s of the Ottawa-Pittsburgh and Washington-Pittsburgh series.
NBC Sports' coverage of the 2017 Stanley Cup Final continues tomorrow night, Wednesday, May 31, with Game 2 at 8 p.m. ET on NBCSN from PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pa. Pre-game coverage begins at 6 p.m. ET on NBCSN with a special two-hour edition of NHL Live.
In other viewership news from this past weekend, the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, which aired Sunday on NBC (7:56-10 am ET), averaged a Total Audience Delivery of 1.530 million viewers, up 14% vs. last year's race (1.339 million), and making it the most-watched live F1 race on record. The Grand Prix delivered a 1.01 HH rating and averaged 1.511 million TV-only viewers. Monaco peaked with 1.674 million TV-only viewers from 9:30-9:45 am ET quarter-hour.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE MONTH AND WEEK ACROSS THE BOARD
Nightly News is #1 Across the Board This Season The NBC News Broadcast Wins 23rd Consecutive Month in the Demo Nightly News Delivers Biggest Weekly Total Viewer Win in Four Months
NEW YORK (May 31, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 across the board for the week of May 22, averaging 7.8 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +265,000 viewers (+4%) and “CBS Evening News” by +1.6 million viewers (+25%). Nightly News had its widest total viewer margin over ABC in over four months (week of January 23, 2017) and posted the biggest gain in total viewers from the previous week (+384,000). Compared to the same week last season, Nightly News was the only broadcast to see an increase in total viewers (up +40,000).
The NBC News broadcast ranked #1 in the demo for the week, averaging 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +204,000 viewers (+13%) and “CBS Evening News” by +484,000 viewers (+37%). Nightly posted its best A25-54 audience in eight weeks (week of March 27, 2017) and grew +4% (+65,000 viewers) in the A25-54 demo.
For the week, Nightly News averaged 1.3 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +195,000 viewers (+18%) and CBS by +368,000 viewers (+40%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 95 of the last 96 weeks.
Nightly News also won the month of May across the board, averaging 7.6 million total viewers, +18,000 more than ABC and +1.5 million (+24%) more than CBS. In the A25-54 demo, Nightly News averaged 1.7 million viewers, leading ABC by +12% (+186,000) and CBS by +32% (+422,000), earning Nightly News its biggest May win over the competition since 2013. The NBC News broadcast averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, +17% (+177,000) over ABC and +37% (+336,000) higher than CBS.
Nightly News ranks as the #1 evening newscast across the board this season. The NBC News broadcast holds its largest A25-54 advantage over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons.
Week of May 22 numbers are based on four-day averages for NBC and CBS, as both were retitled on Friday. ABC numbers are based on five-day averages.
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News ranked #1 across the board, averaging 7.8 million total viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +265,000 viewers (+4%) and “CBS Evening News” by +1.6 million viewers (+25%).
- This was Nightly News’ biggest total viewer delivery since the week of April 17, 2017.
- Nightly News averaged 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +204,000 (+13%) and CBS by +484,000 (+37%).
- Nightly News posted its best A25-54 audience in eight weeks (week of March 27, 2017).
- Week to week, Nightly News added +65,000 (+4%) A25-54 viewers and improved its demo advantages over ABC by +20% (+204,000 vs. +170,000 prior week) and CBS by +35% (+484,000 vs. +359,000 prior week).
- Nightly News averaged 1.3 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +195,000 (+18%) and CBS by +368,000 (+40%).
- Nightly News delivered its highest A18-49 average since the week of March 20, 2017 (nine weeks).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 95 of the past 96 weeks.
Monthly Highlights;
- Nightly News averaged 7.6 million total viewers, +18,000 (+0.2%) more than ABC and +1.467 million (+24%) more than CBS.
- Nightly News ranked #1 in A25-54 for the 23rd consecutive month.
- Nightly News averaged 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +12% (+186,000) and CBS by +32% (+422,000).
- This was Nightly News’ biggest May monthly A25-54 wins over ABC and CBS since 2013.
- Versus May 2016, Nightly’s A25-54 lead over ABC was up +3% while its advantage over CBS improved by +16%.
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A18-49 for 25 straight months and 115 of the last 116 months.
- Nightly News averaged 1.24 million A18-49 viewers, +17% (+177,000) over ABC and +37% (+336,000) higher than CBS.
- Best May monthly A25-54 advantage over ABC since 2013 and CBS since 2014.
- Versus May 2016, Nightly News improved its A18-49 lead over ABC by +57% and CBS by +11%.
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC and CBS is up +12%.
Week of May 22 – May 26, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.793 | 1.48 | 1.780 | 1.01 | 1.294 |
| CBS | 6.235 | 1.08 | 1.296 | 0.72 | 0.926 |
| ABC | 7.528 | 1.31 | 1.576 | 0.86 | 1.099 |
'TODAY' IS #1 FOR 21 MONTHS
TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 21 Straight Months and Reaches a 5-Month High TODAY Narrows Its Total Viewer Gap With GMA for 3 Straight Months TODAY Posts Its Biggest Total Viewer Delivery in 3 Weeks
NEW YORK – May 31, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show for the month of May topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 21 straight months in the key demo (74 straight weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY also posted its biggest total viewer delivery in three weeks. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has grown its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 42%, season to date versus last season. TODAY has also cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 18% season to date (-188,000 vs. -228,000 last season).
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
MAY 2017
TODAY has won 21 consecutive months (and 22 of the last 23) among A25-54 viewers
- TODAY averaged 1.531 million A25-54 viewers, +15% (+198,000) higher than GMA and +55% (+545,000) more than CBS
- TODAY averaged 1.531 million A25-54 viewers, +15% (+198,000) higher than GMA and +55% (+545,000) more than CBS
- This was TODAY’s biggest monthly A25-54 win over GMA since December 2016 (five month high)
- TODAY’s lead over GMA was up 20% versus April (+198,000 vs. +165,000 prior month) and up 6% compared to May 2016 (+198,000 vs. +187,000 last year)
TODAY has been #1 among A18-49 viewers for 26 straight months
- TODAY averaged 1.1635 million A18-49 viewers, leading GMA by +19% (+182,000) and CBS by +60% (+427,000)
- TODAY posted its largest monthly A18-49 lead over GMA since December 2016
- Versus GMA, TODAY improved its A18-49 lead month-to-month (by 5%) and compared to May 2016 (by 14%)
TODAY averaged 4.126 million total viewers, topping CBS by +15% (+531,000)
- TODAY improved its total viewer lead over CBS by 26% month-to-month
- TODAY narrowed its total viewer gap vs. GMA for the third consecutive month
WEEK OF MAY 22-28
Please note CBS This Morning is based on a three day average (retitled on Monday and Friday).
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.96 | 12 | 4,121 | 0.89 | 1,145 | 1.28 | 1,534 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.61 | 10 | 3,592 | 0.52 | 667 | 0.79 | 951 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.16 | 13 | 4,346 | 0.73 | 941 | 1.09 | 1,315 |
TODAY averaged 1.534 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +210,000 (+16%) and CBS by +537,000 (+56%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 74 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 90 of the last 91 weeks
- TODAY added the most demo viewers week-to-week (up +33,000)
- TODAY delivered a 1.28 A25-54 rating, +0.19 points ahead of GMA and +0.49 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.145 million A18-49 viewers, +204,000 (+22%) more than GMA and +478,000 (+72%) higher than CBS
- Week-to-week, TODAY again saw the biggest gain in A18-49 viewers (+28,000) and improved its lead over GMA by 7% and CBS by 13%
- TODAY’s 0.89 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.16 points and CBS by +0.37 points
TODAY averaged 4.121 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +529,000 (+15%)
- TODAY increased by +43,000 total viewers week-to-week, reaching a three- week high
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 42% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 10%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 18% (-188,000 vs. -228,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 33.2 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in April for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 40 consecutive months (49 out of the last 50), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in April 2017.
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 33.2 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in April for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 40 consecutive months (49 out of the last 50), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in April 2017.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE LATE-NIGHT WEEK OF MAY 22-26 IN 18-49, LENGTHENING ITS KEY-DEMO LEAD FOR A THIRD WEEK IN A ROW
“Tonight” Takes the Week in All Key Demographics -- Adults, Men & Women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54
“Late Night with Seth Meyers” Wins Its Timeslot in 18-49, Total Viewers and Every Other Key Measure
NEW YORK — May 31, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of May 22-26 versus its ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
For the week, “Tonight” averaged a 0.65 rating in adults 18-49, to lengthen its lead over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (0.48) for a third week in a row. “Tonight” grew to a +35% margin for the week, up from a +31% advantage the prior week (May 15-19, 0.68 vs. 0.52), +27% for the week before that (May 8-12, 0.66 vs. 0.52) and +15% the week before that (May 1-5, 0.60 vs. 0.52). Versus ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.46), Fallon won last week by a +41% margin. Note that last week’s Friday “Kimmel” was an encore.
Season to date, “The Tonight Show” wins the timeslot versus its ABC and CBS competition in every key demographic.
At 12:35 a.m. ET last week, “Late Night With Seth Meyers” ranked #1 in every key measure versus CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” In their head-to-head half-hour, “Late Night” also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key category.
Season to date, “Late Night” leads the time period versus its ABC and CBS competition in every key demographic.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 22-26. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 22-26. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.65 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.48/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.46/3 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.65 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.48/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.46/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.28/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.28/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.32/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.28/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.32/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.28/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.609 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.959 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.116 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.609 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.959 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.116 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.347 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.347 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.351 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.300 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.351 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.300 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.714 million viewers *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.714 million viewers *
* Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.81 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.81 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.42/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.42/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.162 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.215 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.199 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.162 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.215 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.199 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.440 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.440 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.557 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.339 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.557 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.339 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.830 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.830 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK MAY 22-26
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.17 (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.23
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.23
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.61
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.46
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.46
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.462 million (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.511 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.237 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.942 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.237 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.942 million
NBC WINS THE PRIMETIME RATINGS WEEK OF MAY 22-28 IN 18-49
Both Editions of “The Voice,” “SVU,” “Ninja Warrior,” Two Episodes of “Bear Grylls,” “Dateline NBC” & the “Great News” Season Finale All Rank Among the Week’s Top 30 Primetime Shows on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox
"The Voice" Is Monday's #1 Show on the Big 4 in 18-49, Matching Its High Since April 17 and Maintaining 100% of the Show’s Year-Ago Telecast
Tuesday’s "Voice” Finale Jump +27% Week to Week to Win the Night Among the Big 4 and Hit a Nine-Week Slot High; "Great News" Equals Its High Since Premiering April 25
Wednesday’s “SVU” Season Finale Captures the Show’s Top Results Since February
L+3: “SVU” Scores the Biggest L+3 Lift of the Night on the Big 4 in 18-49 Percentage
Thursday’s "Red Nose Day" Wins the 10 p.m. ET Hour Among ABC, CBS & NBC, Grows Vs. Last Year by +40% in 18-49, +25% in Total Viewers
"Dateline" Ranks as the #1 Big 4 Show Friday Night in 18-49, “First Dates” Ties for #1 at 8, NBC Takes the Nightlong Win Among Those Nets
L+3: “First Dates” & “Dateline” Report Friday’s Biggest L+3 Lifts in 18-49 and Total Viewers Respectively
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — May 31, 2017 — NBC has won the ratings week of May 22-28 in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49, as well as adults 25-54, and ranked #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in men 25-54, women 25-54 and adults 18-34, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.
NBC’s week was paced by Monday’s “Voice,” which ranked #2 among all primetime telecasts on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in adults 18-49.
Also finishing in the top 30 were Tuesday’s “Voice” season finale (tied for #3), Wednesday’s “Law & Order: SVU” season finale (tied for #8), Thursday’s “American Ninja Warrior” Red Nose Day special (tied for #15), Thursday’s “Running Wild with Bear Grylls” Red Nose Day special (tied for #16), Monday’s “Running Wild” (tied for #19), Tuesday’s “Great News” season finale (tied for #24) and Friday’s “Dateline NBC” (tied for #24).
Week 36 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” May 22-28
NBC…1.0
ABC…0.9
Fox…0.9
CBS…0.7
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…5.2 million
NBC…4.6 million
ABC…4.6 million
Fox…3.3 million
CW…1.3 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.0
Fox…1.8
CBS…1.8
ABC…1.6
CW…0.7
Total Viewers
CBS…9.6 million
NBC…8.1 million
ABC…6.2 million
Fox…5.8 million
CW…1.8 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.7
ABC…1.6
CBS…1.6
Fox…1.3
CW…0.7
The week included the conclusion of the May 2017 sweep, which saw NBC rank #2 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, while tying for #1 in adults 25-54 and men 18-34 and finishing #1 outright among those nets in men 18-49.
In the 10:30 lead-in to local news Monday through Fridays, NBC won the sweep in the key news demo of adults 25-54, averaging a 1.5 rating to CBS’ 1.3 and ABC’s 1.1 (L+SD).
“Live plus same day” Nielsen averages for the May 2017 sweep are:
May 2017 Sweep Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” April 27-May24
ABC…1.1
NBC…1.0
CBS…1.0
Fox…0.8
CW…0.4
Adult 25-54 Rating
CBS…1.4
NBC…1.4
ABC…1.4
Fox…0.9
CW…0.5
Total Viewers
CBS…6.7 million
NBC…5.1 million
ABC…4.8 million
Fox…2.5 million
CW…1.3 million
NBC highlights for the week of May 22-28:
Monday
NBC won Monday night in total viewers among the Big 4 networks.
“The Voice” (2.0/7 in 18-49, 9.7 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, delivering the show’s highest Monday rating since April 17 (2.0) and its most-watched Monday telecast since April 10 (9.9 million). Week to week, “Voice” grew +11% in 18-49 (2.0 vs. 1.8) to retain 100% of the rating for its comparable year-ago telecast (2.0 vs. 2.0 on May 23, 2016)
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Voice” grew by +17% in 18-49 (from a 1.98 rating to a 2.31) and more than +1.2 million viewers overall (9.7 million to 10.9 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
Upscale: Monday’s “The Voice” is delivering a strong upscale audience this season, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).
“Running Wild with Bear Grylls” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET), featuring Sterling K. Brown, grew +15% in total viewers versus the show’s first original of last summer (3.6 million vs. 3.2 million at 10 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016) and finished #2 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49. L+3: “Running Wild” grew by +17% in 18-49 (0.87 to 1.02) and +504,000 viewers overall (3.6 million to 4.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Running Wild” increased by +21% last summer in 18-49 rating (from a 1.20 to a 1.45) and +724,000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Last summer’s “Running Wild” delivered a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Tuesday
NBC Wins Tuesday in 18-49 among the Big 4, led by the #1 show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers, “The Voice.”
“Great News” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET), in a special earlier 8 p.m. timeslot, maintained 100% of the previous week’s regular 9 p.m. rating in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7). Upscale: “Great News” is a strong upscale performer, with the regular 9 p.m. episode averaging a 119 index among adults 18-49 living in $100K+ homes and the regular 9:30 telecast delivering a 115.
A second telecast of “Great News” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest rating since its premiere week, April 25 (1.2 at 9 p.m., 1.0 at 9:30). Despite starting an hour earlier, the 8:30 “Great News” grew +33% versus prior week’s second telecast in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.6 at 9:30) and +24% in total viewers (3.1 million vs. 2.5 million).
The finale of “The Voice 12” (1.9/7 in 18-49, 9.3 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) grew +27% week to week in 18-49 (1.9 vs. 1.5) to achieve NBC’s top rating in the time period in nine weeks (since March 14, the night of the “This Is Us” season finale). “Voice” topped ABC’s 8:30-11 p.m. “Dancing With the Stars” finale by a +46% margin in 18-49 (1.9 vs. 1.3) and also moved ahead of “Dancing” in total viewers (9.3 million vs. 8.9 million). “The Voice” was the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and total viewers and earned the top “Voice” Tuesday rating since April 4 in 18-49 (1.9 in 18-49 from 8-9 p.m.). L+3: “Voice” grew +18% in 18-49 (1.93 to 2.27) and +1.4 million viewers overall (9.3 million to 10.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” has generated a solid upscale audience this season, indexing at a 112 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Wednesday
An 8 p.m. ET encore telecast of “Law & Order: SVU” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% of the show’s prior rebroadcast in this timeslot in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7 on April 19).
The season finale of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) locked up the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Feb. 22 (1.3) and delivered its most-watched episode since Feb. 8 (6.9 million). In a special two-hour time period, “SVU” grew +8% versus the prior week’s 9-10 p.m. telecast in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.2) and +10% in total viewers (6.123 million vs. 5.555 million). For its second hour from 10-11 p.m., “SVU” tied for #1 among ABC, CBS and NBC in 18-49 (1.4 each for “SVU” and “Survivor”) and ranked #1 outright in the key news demo of adults 25-54 (with a 1.8 rating). L+3: “SVU” grew +52% in 18-49 (1.32 to 2.00) and +2.2 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 8.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage.
Thursday
“Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked #2 among the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and #1 among those nets in adults 18-34. L+3: “Ninja” grew by +24% in 18-49 (1.12 to 1.39) and +771,000 viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“Running Wild with Bear Grylls for Red Nose Day” featuring Julia Roberts (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) won the hour among the Big 4 in total viewers and ranked #2 in 18-49. L+3: “Running Wild” grew +17% in 18-49 (0.96 to 1.12) and +606,000 viewers overall (4.1 million to 4.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“Red Nose Day” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) led the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in 18-49 and ran #2 in total viewers and rose versus last year by +40% or 0.2 of a point in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.5) and +25% in total viewers (2.682 million vs. 2.144 million).
Friday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 in 18-49, ranking #1 or tied for #1 among those nets through six of six primetime half-hours.
“First Dates” (0.7/4 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) to maintain a 0.7 for a seventh straight week and remain within 0.1 of its premiere rating of seven weeks earlier in 18-49 (0.8 on April 7). “First Dates” tied for the slot win among the Big 4 in 18-49. L+3: “First Dates” grew by +23% in 18-49 (0.66 to 0.81) and +444,000 viewers overall (3.4 million to 3.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, giving “First Dates” the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 rating and percentage. Upscale: “First Dates” is a strong upscale performer, generating a 125 index among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 indicating an average concentration of those homes).
“Dateline NBC” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 1.1 in adults 25-54, 4.4 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54. L+3: “Dateline” increased by +17% in 18-49 (0.76 to 0.89) and +506.000 viewers overall (5.2 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3, giving “Dateline” the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 in total viewers. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
The 2013 feature film “Furious 6” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 8-11 p.m.) won the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49. “Furious 6” grew from its first half-hour to its sixth by +75% in adult 18-49 rating (from a 0.4 to a 0.7) and 1.0 million persons or +57% in total viewers (1.8 million to 2.8 million).
Sunday
A rebroadcast of “Dateline NBC” averaged a 0.4/2 in 18-49, a 0.6 in 25-54 and 2.7 million viewers overall from 7-8 p.m. ET.
An encore telecast of Thursday’s “Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day” delivered a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 1.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET.
A rebroadcast of “American Ninja Warrior All-Stars” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 3.3 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 among the Big 4 networks in the two-hour timeslot in 18-49 and was the #1 non-sports show on the Big networks Sunday night.
NBC's 10 P.M. "The Red Nose Day Special" #1 in Timeslot in 18-49 and Improves on Last Year's Telecast by 40% in Demo and 27% in Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, May 25.
[via press release from NBC]
TOPLINE: NBC'S 10 P.M. 'THE RED NOSE DAY SPECIAL' #1 IN TIMESLOT IN 18-49 AND IMPROVES ON LAST YEAR'S TELECAST BY 40% IN DEMO AND 27% IN TOTAL VIEWERS.
NBC RATINGS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 25
· Against an NBA Eastern Conference playoff game and a NHL Game 7 playoff, NBC was #2 for the night among the Big 4 with an 0.9 in the 18-49 demo and 3.636 million viewers overall.
· From 8-9, during the first hour of NBC's specially themed "Red Nose Day" programming, "Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day" was #2 in 18-49 with a 1.1 and 4.243 million viewers overall.
· The show rose 0.2 from the first to the second half-hour (1.0 to 1.2) and tied for #1 in the 8:30 half-hour.
· From 9-10 p.m., "Running Wild with Bear Grylls for Red Nose Day" featuring Julia Roberts, the special was #1 for the hour in total viewers (3.948 million) and #2 in the demo with an 0.9.
· "Running Wild with Bear Grylls for Red Nose Day" was even in 18-49 with the "Running Wild" special that ran on Monday, May 22 featuring Sterling K. Brown and outperformed it in total viewers (3.9 million vs. 3.6 million).
· From 10-11 p.m. and against an original "Amazing Race" on CBS, "The Red Nose Day Special" was #1 in the timeslot in 18-49 (0.7) and #2 in total viewers (2.716 million viewers).
· "The Red Nose Day Special," which featured the "Love Actually" mini-sequel, outperformed last year's "The Red Nose Day Special" by 40% (0.2) in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.5) and 27% in total viewers (2.716 million vs. 2.144 million).
NBC RATINGS FOR THURSDAY, MAY 25
· Against an NBA Eastern Conference playoff game and a NHL Game 7 playoff, NBC was #2 for the night among the Big 4 with an 0.9 in the 18-49 demo and 3.636 million viewers overall.
· From 8-9, during the first hour of NBC's specially themed "Red Nose Day" programming, "Celebrity Ninja Warrior for Red Nose Day" was #2 in 18-49 with a 1.1 and 4.243 million viewers overall.
· The show rose 0.2 from the first to the second half-hour (1.0 to 1.2) and tied for #1 in the 8:30 half-hour.
· From 9-10 p.m., "Running Wild with Bear Grylls for Red Nose Day" featuring Julia Roberts, the special was #1 for the hour in total viewers (3.948 million) and #2 in the demo with an 0.9.
· "Running Wild with Bear Grylls for Red Nose Day" was even in 18-49 with the "Running Wild" special that ran on Monday, May 22 featuring Sterling K. Brown and outperformed it in total viewers (3.9 million vs. 3.6 million).
· From 10-11 p.m. and against an original "Amazing Race" on CBS, "The Red Nose Day Special" was #1 in the timeslot in 18-49 (0.7) and #2 in total viewers (2.716 million viewers).
· "The Red Nose Day Special," which featured the "Love Actually" mini-sequel, outperformed last year's "The Red Nose Day Special" by 40% (0.2) in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.5) and 27% in total viewers (2.716 million vs. 2.144 million).
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS EIGHTH STRAIGHT SWEEP IN THE DEMO
The NBC News Broadcast Tops ABC by +12% in the A25-54 Demo Nightly News Increased its A18-49 Demo Win by +85% from May 2016
NEW YORK (May 26, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the May 2017 sweep period, averaging 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +177,000 viewers (+12%) and “CBS Evening News” by 411,000 viewers (+32%). Versus May 2016, Nightly News posted higher demo leads over both ABC (by +2%) and CBS (by +15%). The NBC News broadcast has finished #1 in the demo for eight consecutive sweep periods and 34 of the last 37 sweeps.
Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.2 million viewers for the sweep period, topping ABC by +178,000 (+17%) and CBS by +331,000 (+37%). Nightly News has been #1 in A18-49 for eight straight sweeps and 38 of the last 39 sweeps. Year over year, Nightly News improved its A18-49 lead over ABC by +85% (+178,000 vs. +96,000 in May 2016) and CBS by +18% (+331,000 vs. +280,000 in May 2016).
Nightly News averaged 7.5 million total viewers for May sweep, leading CBS Evening News by +1.4 million viewers (+24%). Nightly News improved its lead over CBS by +14% from the May 2016 sweep.
May Sweep Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +177,000 (12%) and “CBS Evening News” by 411,000 (+32%).
- Nightly News has finished #1 in the demo for eight consecutive sweep periods and 34 of the last 37 sweeps.
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers for the sweep period, topping ABC by +178,000 viewers (+17%) and CBS by +331,000 viewers (+37%).
- Nightly News has been #1 in A18-49 for eight straight sweeps and 38 of the last 39 sweeps.
- Nightly News averaged 7.5 million total viewers for May sweep, leading CBS Evening News by +1.4 million viewers (+24%).
May 2017 Sweep:
Total Viewers A25-54 Rating A25-54 Viewers A18-49 Rating A18-49 Viewers NBC 7.526 1.43 1.714 0.96 1.236 CBS 6.084 1.08 1.303 0.70 0.905 ABC 7.550 1.28 1.537 0.82 1.058
NEW YORK (May 26, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the May 2017 sweep period, averaging 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +177,000 viewers (+12%) and “CBS Evening News” by 411,000 viewers (+32%). Versus May 2016, Nightly News posted higher demo leads over both ABC (by +2%) and CBS (by +15%). The NBC News broadcast has finished #1 in the demo for eight consecutive sweep periods and 34 of the last 37 sweeps.
Among A18-49, Nightly News averaged 1.2 million viewers for the sweep period, topping ABC by +178,000 (+17%) and CBS by +331,000 (+37%). Nightly News has been #1 in A18-49 for eight straight sweeps and 38 of the last 39 sweeps. Year over year, Nightly News improved its A18-49 lead over ABC by +85% (+178,000 vs. +96,000 in May 2016) and CBS by +18% (+331,000 vs. +280,000 in May 2016).
Nightly News averaged 7.5 million total viewers for May sweep, leading CBS Evening News by +1.4 million viewers (+24%). Nightly News improved its lead over CBS by +14% from the May 2016 sweep.
May Sweep Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +177,000 (12%) and “CBS Evening News” by 411,000 (+32%).
- Nightly News has finished #1 in the demo for eight consecutive sweep periods and 34 of the last 37 sweeps.
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers for the sweep period, topping ABC by +178,000 viewers (+17%) and CBS by +331,000 viewers (+37%).
- Nightly News has been #1 in A18-49 for eight straight sweeps and 38 of the last 39 sweeps.
- Nightly News averaged 7.5 million total viewers for May sweep, leading CBS Evening News by +1.4 million viewers (+24%).
May 2017 Sweep:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.526 | 1.43 | 1.714 | 0.96 | 1.236 |
| CBS | 6.084 | 1.08 | 1.303 | 0.70 | 0.905 |
| ABC | 7.550 | 1.28 | 1.537 | 0.82 | 1.058 |
'TODAY' WINS MAY SWEEP IN DEMO
TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo A25-54 for the 2017 May Sweep TODAY Posts Largest May Sweep Demo Win Over GMA in 5 Years TODAY Has Been #1 for 8 Consecutive Sweeps in the Demo TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date
NEW YORK – May 26, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show for the May sweep topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54, its biggest May sweep demo win over GMA in five years. TODAY has now won eight consecutive sweeps in the key demo. TODAY has also spent 73 straight weeks in first place (89 of 90 weeks) in the key demo, its best streak in more than four years, and its A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, season to date.
Additionally, TODAY won the February sweep in the key demo, and last year, TODAY won eight weeks in total viewers including the week of the presidential election, the month of December, and the third quarter.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
MAY 2017 SWEEP
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 3.00 | 12 | 4,128 | 0.88 | 1,135 | 1.28 | 1,534 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.60 | 10 | 3,581 | 0.55 | 707 | 0.82 | 982 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.17 | 13 | 4,324 | 0.74 | 955 | 1.11 | 1,337 |
TODAY has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 8 consecutive sweep periods
- TODAY averaged 1.534 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +197,000 (+15%) and CBS This Morning by +552,000 (+56%)
- This represents TODAY’s biggest May sweep demo win over GMA in five years
- TODAY posted a 39% wider A25-54 margin over GMA than during the February 2017 sweep (+197,000 vs. +142,000 in Feb’17)
TODAY has ranked #1 in A18-49 for 10 consecutive sweep periods and 89 of the last 92 sweeps
- TODAY has won every May sweep in A18-49 since 1995 (23 straight years)
- TODAY averaged 1.135 million A18-49 viewers, leading GMA by +180,000 (+19%) and CBS by +428,000 (+61%)
- This was TODAY’s biggest May sweep A18-49 margin over GMA in five years
- TODAY improved its A18-49 advantages over GMA compared to both the May 2016 sweep (by 15%) and February 2017 sweep (by 61%)
TODAY averaged 4.128 million total viewers, +547,000 more than CBS (+15%)
NBC’s “SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” IS PRIMETIME TELEVISION’S NO. 1 SHOW FOR RECORD SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR AS TV SEASON ENDS
SNF No. 1 in Primetime in Viewership & HH Rating
SNF Wins Key Adult 18-49 Demo for 7th Consecutive TV Season
Sunday Night Football’s TV-Only Average of 20.3 Million Viewers Tops All Other Primetime Shows in Live+Same Day AND Time-Shifted Viewing
STAMFORD, Conn. – May 25, 2017 – With the 2016-17 TV season wrapping up last night, NBC’s Sunday Night Football finished as primetime’s #1 TV show in all key metrics for a record sixth consecutive year – tying American Idol for the most consecutive years atop the charts (since 1950), based on live plus same day data provided by The Nielsen Company. Sunday Night Football also ranked as the No. 1 show in the advertiser-coveted 18-49 demographic for the seventh consecutive TV season.
Most Consecutive Years, #1 Ranked Show in Primetime, Since 1950
6 years in a row – Sunday Night Football (2011-12 through 2016-17)
6 years in a row – American Idol (2005-06 through 2010-11)
5 years in a row – The Cosby Show (1985-86 through 1989-90)…tied Cheers in ‘89-90
5 years in a row – All in the Family (1971-72 through 1975-76)
4 years in a row – Gunsmoke (1957-58 through 1960-61)
Top 2016-17 Primetime Programs, Viewership
| Program | Avg. Viewers | SNF Advantage |
| Sunday Night Football | 20.3 million | -- |
| NBC Thursday Night Football* | 17.0 million | 19% |
| CBS Thursday Night Football** | 14.7 million | 38% |
| NCIS | 14.6 million | 39% |
| Big Bang Theory | 14.0 million | 45% |
(Source: The Nielsen Company, Live + Same Day Viewing, Sept.8, 2016-May 23, 2017; regularly-scheduled programs excluding repeats and pre/post games)
*5 NBC/NFLN telecasts; **5 CBS/NFLN telecasts
SNF’s Live + Same Day Viewership Tops Rivals’ Time Shifted Viewership, 2016-17 TV Season
Sunday Night Football (Live+Same Day) vs. Primetime (Live+7)
| Series | Average Viewership | Metric |
| NBC Sunday Night Football | 20.3 million | Live + Same Day* |
| Big Bang Theory | 19.1 million | Live + 7** |
| NCIS | 18.5 million | Live + 7** |
| NBC/NFLN Thursday Night Football | 17.0 million | Live + Same Day* |
| The Walking Dead | 16.4 million | Live + 7** |
*Live + Same Day Viewing, Sept.8, 2016-May 23, 2017
** Live + 7 Viewing, Sept.8, 2016-May 7, 2017
Source: The Nielsen Company; regularly-scheduled programs excluding repeats and pre/post games
Also notable from the 2016-17 TV season:
- The Total Audience Delivery (TAD) for the 2016 Sunday Night Football season on NBC and NBC Sports Digital was 20.5 million viewers. NBC Sports Group’s Total Audience Delivery measures broader consumption by calculating average minute viewing across broadcast, cable, and digital.
- For the 2016-17 primetime television season, Sunday Night Football ranked as the highest-rated (11.4 HH rating) and most-watched show (20.3 million TV-only viewers), and the No. 1 program among Adults 18-49 (7.0).
- Since the beginning of the 2011-12 TV season, only nine primetime shows have averaged 20+ million viewers, all on NBC – Sunday Night Football six times, the 2012 London Summer Games, the 2014 Sochi Winter Games, and the 2016 Rio Summer Games (minimum 10 telecasts).
- SNF’s six-year run at the top marks the only six times on record that a sports series has been the highest-rated and most-watched show of the primetime TV season.
NBC NFL GAMES PRODUCE 13 OF 25 MOST-WATCHED PRIMETIME SHOWS THIS SEASON
Only 25 primetime telecasts between Sept. 8, 2016 and May 23, 2017 averaged at least 20 million viewers – NBC’s Sunday Night Football, NBC/NFL Network Thursday Night Football and NBC NFL Playoff games accounted for 13 (chart below; excludes pre/postgames).
Following are the programs topping 20 million primetime viewers this TV season:
| Program | Telecasts with 20 Million Viewers |
| NBC Sunday Night Football | 10 |
| NFL Postseason Games (2 on NBC) | 5 |
| World Series | 3 |
| NBC/NFLN Thursday Night Football | 1 |
| BCS Championship Game | 1 |
| NCAA Men’s Basketball Final | 1 |
| Academy Awards | 1 |
| Golden Globes | 1 |
| Grammy Awards | 1 |
| 60 Minutes | 1 |
*Five NFL postseason games in primetime: Super Bowl XLI (FOX), AFC Championship Game (CBS), AFC Divisional Playoff (CBS), AFC Divisional Playoff (NBC), NFC Wild Card Playoff (NBC)
“DATELINE NBC” IS THE #1 FRIDAY NEWSMAGAZINE ACROSS THE BOARD FOR MAY SWEEPS
Dateline Delivers Biggest Advantages over ABC in 17 Years Only Newsmagazine to Add Viewers From May 2016 Sweeps
May 24, 2017 – “Dateline NBC” ranked #1 across the board among Friday newsmagazines for the May 2016 sweep period, averaging 4.6 million total viewers and outperforming ABC’s “20/20” by +1.3 million total viewers (+39%). This is Dateline’s biggest May win over “20/20” since 2000. Versus May 2016 Sweeps, Dateline Friday and Dateline Sunday were up in total viewers (+216,000 or 5% and +218,000 or 5%), the only newsmagazines to grow in total viewers among “20/20,” “60 Minutes” and “48 Hours.”
Dateline Friday also won the A25-54 and A18-49 demos for the May 2017 period. The broadcast averaged 1.4 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +240,000 (+20%). Among A18-49, Dateline averaged 1.1 million viewers, topping ABC by +181,000 (+20%).
The May sweeps included Dateline investigations on Gianni Versace and Princess Diana.
Compared to the previous sweeps period (February 2017), Dateline was up +878,000 (+24%) total viewers, +128,000 (+10%) A25-54 viewers and +109,000 (+11%) A18-49 viewers.
The broadcast is currently in its 25th anniversary season.
May Sweeps Highlights:
- Dateline Friday averaged 4.6 million total viewers, leading “20/20” by 1.3 million total viewers (+39%.)
- Dateline is the only newsmagazine to show growth in the past year.
- This represents Dateline’s biggest May sweeps win over ABC in 17 years.
- Dateline averaged 1.4 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +240,000 (+20%).
- Among A18-49, Dateline averaged 1.1 million viewers, topping ABC by +181,000 (+20%).
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ABOUT DATELINE NBC
Dateline NBC is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history. Now in its 25th season, Dateline is anchored by Lester Holt, featuring correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy. Airing Fridays at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT and Sundays at 7 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT, Dateline reaches more than 20 million people every week through its broadcast, and millions more through its social media platforms. David Corvo is the senior executive producer and Liz Cole is the executive producer. Follow “Dateline NBC” on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter @datelinenbc.
NBC RATINGS RESULTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF MAY 15-21
Both Editions of “The Voice,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Chicago Fire,” “SVU” & “The Wall” Rank Among the Week’s Top 30 Primetime Shows on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox
NBC Wins Its 6th Monday in a Row Among the Big 4 in 18-49, "Voice" Is the #1 Show on Those Nets, "The Wall" Grows +4% Week to Week in Total Viewers
Tuesday’s "Chicago Fire" Claims Its 50th Straight 10 p.m. Win in 18-49 Vs. Regular ABC-CBS Competition, Matches Its High Since March 28
L+3: “Fire” Scores the Biggest L+3 Lift of the Night in 18-49 Rating & Total Viewers
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Equals Its Regular-Slot High Since Jan. 18, “SVU” Matches Its Best Since Feb. 22 and “Blindspot Equals Its High Since Feb. 8
Thursday’s "Blacklist" Season Finale Grows Week to Week, Equals the Show’s High Since January
L+3: “Blacklist” Grabs Thursday’s Biggest L+3 Lift in Total Viewers
"Dateline" Is the #1 Big 4 Show Friday Night in 18-49 & Total Viewers, NBC Wins the Night Among Those Nets in Both Measures
Predators-Ducks Playoff Hockey Teams With “SNL Vintage” to Score the Saturday Primetime Win Among the Big 4 in 18-49
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — May 23, 2017 — NBC has finished #2 for the ratings week of May 15-21 in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49 and tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in men 18-49 and men 25-54, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.
NBC’s week was led by Monday’s “Voice,” which ranked #4 among all primetime telecasts on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in adults 18-49. Also finishing in the top 30 were Tuesday’s “Voice” (tied for #7), Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #11), Tuesday’s “Chicago Fire” (tied for #11), Wednesday’s “Law & Order: SVU” (tied for #15) and Monday’s “The Wall” (tied for #28).
For the week, NBC ranked #2 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 rating and was also #2 or tied for #2 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34, all key adult-female demos, as well as men 18-34. NBC tied for the weeklong win among those nets in men 18-49 and men 25-54.
Week 35 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” May 15-21
ABC…1.2
NBC…1.0
CBS…0.8
Fox…0.8
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…6.0 million
NBC…4.9 million
ABC…5.1 million
Fox…2.6 million
CW…1.3 million
With three nights left to count in the traditional September-to-May primetime season, NBC is poised to finish #1 for the third time in four years, making it the first network in five years to win the season without a boost from the Super Bowl or in-season Olympics (see separate release).
With three nights left to count in Nielsen’s May 2016 sweep, NBC is tied for #1 in adults 18-49, as well as adults 25-54, men 18-49 and men 18-34. “Live plus same day” Nielsen averages with three days left to count in the sweep are:
May 2017 Sweep Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” April 27-May21
ABC…1.0
NBC…1.0
CBS…0.9
Fox…0.7
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…6.7 million
NBC…5.0 million
ABC…4.5 million
Fox…2.4 million
CW…1.3 million
NBC highlights for the week of May 15-21:
Monday
NBC ranksed#1 Monday among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic (including a tie in women 18-34), led by the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49 on those nets, “The Voice.” NBC has now won six Mondays in a row among the Big 4 in 18-49.
“The Voice” (1.8/7 in 18-49, 9.1 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and won the time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and most other key demos. Week to week, “The Voice” retained 95% in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.9) and 98% in total viewers (9.112 million vs. 9.338 million)
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Voice” grew by +18% in 18-49 (from a 1.80 rating to a 2.13) and more than +1.3 million viewers overall (9.1 million to 10.4 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
Upscale: Monday’s “The Voice” is delivering a strong upscale audience this season, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).
“The Wall” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew +4% week to week in total viewers (4.9 million vs. 4.7 million). Despite the 10 p.m. hour, “The Wall” maintained its rating half-hour to half-hour in adults 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and most other key demos, while growing half-hour to half-hour among millennial females (0.7 to 0.8 among women 18-34). L+3: “The Wall” grew +13% in 18-49 (1.04 to 1.18) and +546,000 viewers overall (4.9 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “The Wall” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes
Tuesday
“The Voice” (1.5/7 in 18-49, 8.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) tied as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and retained 99% of the prior week’s total-viewer result (8.6 million vs. 8.7 million). L+3: “Voice” grew +17% in 18-49 (1.52 to 1.78) and +922,000 viewers overall (8.6 million to 9.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” is generating a solid upscale audience this season, indexing at a 112 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“Great News” (0.7/2 in 18-49, 3.3 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) retained 96% week to week in total viewers (3.3 million vs. 3.5 million). L+3: The 9 p.m. “Great News” grew +8% in 18-49 (0.71 to 0.77) and +224,000 viewers overall (3.3 million to 3.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Great News” is a strong upscale performer, with the 9 p.m. episode averaging a 122 index among adults 18-49 living in $100K+ homes and the 9:30 telecast delivering a 116.
A second telecast of “Great News” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.5 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) retained 96% week to week in total viewers (2.5 million vs. 2.6 million) and maintained 100% in men 18-49 and 25-54. L+3: The 9:30 “Great News” increased by +10% in 18-49 (0.58 to 0.64) and +202,000 viewers overall (2.5 million to 2.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“Chicago Fire” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the timeslot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-49 and other key demos, marking the 50th consecutive “Fire” original to win the 10 p.m. timeslot in 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition, dating back to February 2015. “Fire” equaled its 18-49 high since March 28 (1.4), growing +8% week to week in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.2) and +6% in total viewers (6.3 million vs. 5.9 million). L+3: “Fire” increased by +57% in 18-49 (1.27 to 2.00) and more than +2.9 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 9.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gains of +0.73 in 18-49 and 2.960 million in total viewers are the biggest L+3 lifts of the night.
Wednesday
The season finale of “Blindspot” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +13% week to week in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8) and +8% in total viewers (4.3 million vs. 3.9 million) to match the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Feb. 8 (1.0). L+3: “Blindspot” grew +45% in 18-49 (0.86 to 1.25) and +1.4 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 119 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“Law & Order: SVU” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) increased by +9% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +11% in total viewers (5.555 million vs. 5.012 million) to match the highest “SVU” 18-49 rating since Feb. 22 (1.3) and delivers the show’s most-watched episode since that same date (5.8 million). L+3: “SVU” grew +59% in 18-49 (1.18 to 1.88) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 7.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
The season finale of “Chicago P.D.” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest regular-slot 18-49 rating since Jan. 18 (1.5) and delivered its most-watched episode since April 5 (6.517 million). “P.D.” won the 10 p.m. hour among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure (including a tie in men 25-54). It’s the 16thstraight “P.D.” original to win the 10 p.m. hour versus its ABC and CBS competition in 18-49 (L+SD). Week to week, “P.D.” maintained 100% in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.3) and grew +5% in total viewers (6.5 million vs. 6.2 million). L+3: “P.D.” grew by +53% in 18-49 (1.34to 2.05) and +3.0 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 9.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3.
Thursday
An encore telecast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” averaged a 0.6/3 in 18-49 and 3.4 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET.
Part 1 of the season finale of “The Blacklist” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Jan. 19 (1.0) and delivered its most-watched episode since Feb. 23 (5.0 million). The 9 p.m. “Blacklist” built by +50% on its lead-in in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.6) and +1.5 million persons or +44% in total viewers (4.9 million vs. 3.3 million). L+3: The 9 p.m. “Blacklist” grew by +61% in 18-49 (0.89 to 1.43) and more than +2.5 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 7.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3.
“The Blacklist” season finale (0.9/4 in 18-49, 4.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) matched the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Jan. 19 (1.0), while growing +13% versus the prior week’s 10 p.m. telecast in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8) and +1% in total viewers (4.921 million vs. 4.866 million). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +70% in 18-49 (0.92 to 1.56) and +2.9 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 7.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 in total viewers. Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 126 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Friday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 in 18-49 and total viewers and ranked #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in every other key measure.
“First Dates” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) to maintain a 0.7 for a sixth straight week and remain within 0.1 of its premiere rating of six weeks earlier in 18-49 (0.8 on April 7). L+3: The prior week’s “First Dates” grew by +21% in 18-49 (0.70 to 0.85) and +446,000 viewers overall (3.3 million to 3.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “First Dates” is a strong upscale performer, generating a 123 index among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 indicating an average concentration of those homes).
“Dateline NBC” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.3 in adults 25-54, 5.2 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, growing +13% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8), +18% in adults 25-54 (1.3 vs. 1.1) and +25% in total views (5.2 million vs. 4.1 million). “Dateline” earned the show’s top 18-49 and 25-54 results since April 21 (1.1 in 18-49, 1.5 in 25-54) and delivered its most-watched telecast since March 24 (5.5 million). L+3: The previous Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +33% in 18-49 (0.84 to 1.03) and +959,000 viewers overall (4.8 million to 5.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
NBC Sports’ 7:08-10:16 p.m. ET coverage of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey, featuring the Nashville Predators at the Anaheim Ducks (0.6/3 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall) ranked #1 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and 25-54 and keyed an NBC win for the night in both demos.
“SNL Vintage” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 10:16-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the May 18, 1996 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” hosted by Jim Carrey and featuring musical guest Soundgarden) was the #1 primetime show of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49. “SNL Vintage” equaled its highest 18-49 rating in this slot since Nov. 19, 2016 (0.9).
Sunday
“Dateline NBC” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.3 in 25-54, 4.9 million viewers overall from 7-9 p.m. ET) reported the highest Sunday “Dateline” 18-49 rating since May 15, 2016 (0.9) and ranked #2 in the two-hour time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in that key demo. “Dateline” grew +13% versus the show’s most recent Sunday original in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8 from 9-11 p.m. on Jan. 29), +18% in adults 25-54 (1.3 vs. 1.1) and +28% in total viewers (4.9 million vs. 3.9 million).
A special 9 p.m. telecast of “Shades of Blue” averaged a 0.7/2 in 18-49 and 3.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET.
The season finale of “Shades of Blue” (0.7/2 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% of its lead-in from a 9 p.m. “Shades” in adults 18-49 and grew +9% in total viewers. The 10 p.m. “Shades” ranked #2 in the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 as well as adults, men and women 25-54, behind only ABC’s high-rated “Billboard Music Awards.” L+3: The prior Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” grew +57% in 18-49 (0.86 to 1.35) and +2.1 million viewers overall (4.6 million to 6.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gain of +0.49 of a rating point in 18-49 was the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the broadcast networks.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN
Nightly News Ranks #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 94 of Past 95 Weeks The NBC News Broadcast Improved its A25-54 Demo Lead over ABC by +17% from Same Week Last Year Nightly News More than Tripled its Lead over ABC in A18-49 from Same Week Last Year
NEW YORK (May 23, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of May 15, averaging 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by +170,000 viewers (+11%) and “CBS Evening News” by +359,000 viewers (+26%). Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 49 consecutive weeks and 98 of the 100 weeks since Lester Holt officially became anchor. Week to week, Nightly News added +61,000 (+4%) A25-54 viewers and improved its demo advantage over ABC by +13% (+170,000 vs. +150,000 prior week). Compared to the same week last year, the NBC News broadcast improved its A25-54 leads over both ABC (+17%) and CBS (+3%).
For the week, Nightly News averaged 1.25 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +185,000 viewers (+17%) and CBS by +334,000 viewers (+37%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 94 of the last 95 weeks. Nightly News posted the biggest A18-49 viewer gain vs. the prior week (+72,000 viewers, +6%) and had it best advantages over the competition in three weeks. Year over year, Nightly News more than tripled its A18-49 lead over ABC (+185,000 vs. +56,000 last year) and improved over CBS by +30% (+334,000 vs. +257,000 last year).
Nightly News averaged 7.4 million total viewers for the week of May 15, leading CBS Evening News by +1.3 million (+21%). Nightly News holds its largest demo lead over ABC in four seasons and biggest advantage over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +11%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +170,000 viewers (+11%) and CBS by +359,000 (+26%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 49 consecutive weeks and 98 of the 100 weeks since Lester Holt officially became anchor.
- Week to week, Nightly News added +61,000 (+4%) A25-54 viewers and improved its demo advantage over ABC by +13% (+170,000 vs. +150,000 prior week).
- Compared to the same week last year, Nightly News improved its A25-54 leads over both ABC (+17%) and CBS (+3%).
- Nightly News averaged 1.25 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +185,000 (+17%) and CBS by +334,000 (+37%).
- Nightly News posted the biggest A18-49 viewer gain vs. the prior week (+72,000 viewers, +6%) and had it best advantages over the competition in three weeks.
- Year over year, Nightly News more than tripled its A18-49 lead over ABC (+185,000 vs. +56,000 last year) and improved over CBS by +30% (+334,000 vs. +257,000 last year).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 94 of the past 95 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 7.4 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.3 million (+21%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49.
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +11%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.
Week of May 15 – May 19, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.410 | 1.43 | 1.715 | 0.97 | 1.248 |
| CBS | 6.137 | 1.13 | 1.356 | 0.71 | 0.914 |
| ABC | 7.547 | 1.29 | 1.545 | 0.83 | 1.063 |
'TODAY' WINS OUTRIGHT MONDAY
TODAY Tops GMA in Total Viewers and All Demos Monday TODAY Is #1 in the Key Demo for 73 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY Posts Its Closest Total Viewer Gap with GMA in 4 Months TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date
NEW YORK – May 23, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” across the board in total viewers and all demos last Monday. TODAY was also once again the top morning show in the key demo A25-54 for the week. TODAY has now won 73 straight weeks in the key demo (89 of the last 90 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY posted its narrowest total viewer margin with GMA in four months while GMA delivered its second lowest key demo delivery of all time. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has grown its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 43%, season to date versus last season. TODAY has also cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 19% season to date (-186,000 vs. -230,000 last season).
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.95 | 12 | 4,078 | 0.87 | 1,116 | 1.25 | 1,501 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.56 | 10 | 3,511 | 0.54 | 694 | 0.80 | 964 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.05 | 12 | 4,187 | 0.72 | 926 | 1.07 | 1,291 |
TODAY finished #1 across-the-board on Monday in total viewers (+58,000), A25-54 viewers (+328,000), and A18-49 viewers (+252,000)
TODAY averaged 1.501 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +210,000 (+16%) and CBS by +537,000 (+56%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 73 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 89 of the last 90 weeks
- TODAY was the only morning show to add demo viewers week-to-week (up +4,000)
- Versus prior week, TODAY improved its A25-54 advantages over both GMA (by 45%) and CBS (by 11%)
- TODAY delivered a 1.25 A25-54 rating, +0.18 points ahead of GMA and +0.45 points more than CBS
- GMA posted its 2nd lowest demo of all-time.
TODAY averaged 1.116 million A18-49 viewers, +190,000 (+21%) more than GMA and +422,000 (+61%) higher than CBS
- Week-to-week, TODAY increased by +9,000 A18-49 viewers and improved its leads over both GMA (by 29%) and CBS (by 14%)
- TODAY’s 0.87 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.15 points and CBS by +0.33 points
TODAY averaged 4.078 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +567,000 (+16%)
- TODAY was just -109,000 viewers behind GMA, its closest margin in four months (week of 1/9/2017)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 43% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 10%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 19% (-186,000 vs. -230,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 33.2 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in April for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 40 consecutive months (49 out of the last 50), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in April 2017.
NBC WINS THE SEPTEMBER-TO-MAY PRIMETIME SEASON IN 18-49 FOR THE THIRD TIME IN FOUR YEARS
With Three Nights Left to Count in the Traditional Season, NBC Has Clinched a #1 Finish, Making It the First Network in Five Years to Win the Season Without a Super Bowl or Olympics Boost
NBC Wins in All Programs, Ranks #1 When Counting Entertainment Programs Only, Is Also Highest Rated With Scripted Shows and #1 With Alternative Series
It’s the First Time in 13 Years NBC Has Led in Entertainment Programs Only or Scripted Programs Only
In Total Viewers, NBC Finishes #2; Counting Entertainment Shows Only, NBC Moves the Closest It’s Been to #1 in Viewers Since 2003-04
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — May 23, 2017 — NBC has clinched first place for the traditional September-to-May season in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49, marking the network’s third win in four years.
It’s the first time any network has won the September-to-May season without benefit of the Super Bowl or an in-season Olympics in five years. Among NBC’s three wins over the last four seasons, this is the first that didn’t include a boost from either of those major events.
“Broadcast television is thriving, and on behalf of everyone at NBC we are grateful to have won the season again in all the valuable key demos,” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “Sports is a vital part of our lineup and contributes to our #1 position, but I’m also very proud of the fact that this is the first time in 13 seasons we’ve also won on an entertainment program-only (non-sports) basis. In addition, our scripted shows — featuring the phenomenon ‘This Is Us’ — and our reality shows — led by the ‘The Voice’ — are #1 in those respective areas as well. Presidents Jennifer Salke and Paul Telegdy and their remarkable teams have done the impossible this year and I congratulate all of them.”
With three nights left to count in the traditional season, NBC is averaging a 2.1 rating in adults 18-49, versus a 1.9 for Super Bowl-boosted Fox, 1.8 for CBS and 1.6 for ABC, according to “most current” averages from Nielsen Media Research through 35 completed weeks of the season. The traditional season ends this Wednesday, May 24. NBC’s primary focus remains on the full 52-week season that ends in September, with NBC well-positioned to win that full season this year for a fourth year in a row.
NBC not only wins the September-to-May season in 18-49 counting all programs, it also ranks #1 counting just entertainment programming and also leads in scripted programs only and alternative programs only.
It’s the first time in 13 years NBC has led the traditional season among 18-49 viewers in either entertainment programs only or scripted programs only, dating back to 2003-04, the final seasons of “Friends” and “Frasier.” It’s the fourth season in a row NBC has finished #1 in alternative programs.
Leading NBC’s dominant season were the #1 new series and #1 broadcast drama, “This Is Us”; the #1 and #2 primetime series on broadcast television, NBC Sports’ “Sunday Night Football” and “Thursday Night Football”; consistent Monday and Tuesday wins keyed by “The Voice”; slot wins in 18-49 or total viewers delivered by each of the network’s “Chicago” dramas; and time-period improvements generated by the relocated series “The Blacklist,” “Shades of Blue,” “Superstore” and “Blindspot.”
In total viewers, NBC will finish the conventional season ranking #2 and is currently up +0.2% versus its year-ago average (8.121 million vs. 8.108 million). “Most current” total-viewer averages with three days left to count in the season are: CBS, 9.6 million, NBC, 8.1 million; ABC, 6.2 million; Fox, 5.8 million; CW, 1.8 million.
Among entertainment programs, NBC is averaging 7.215 million total viewers, within 2.005 million of first-place CBS (9.220 million), the closest NBC has run to CBS at the conclusion of the season in 13 years (since the 2003-04 season, when NBC trailed by 1.635 million (11.057 million for NBC entertainment programs vs. 12.692 million for CBS).
Among all programs, NBC has won the season not only in adults 18-49, but also ranks #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men 18-49 (tie) and women 18-49; adults 18-34 (tie) and women 18-34.
In late-night, NBC leads all key demographic categories for the season, with “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outdelivering their ABC and CBS time-period competition in adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54.
Leading late-night overall is “Saturday Night Live,” which has delivered its most-watched season in 23 years (in “live plus seven day” ratings for originals only), with an average 11.0 million viewers, best since 11.3 million in 1993-94. In 18-49, it’s the top-rated “SNL” season (3.51) in seven years, since 2009-10 (3.51). “SNL” is up +34% or +2.8 million persons versus last season in total viewers (11.0 million vs. 8.2 million) and up +28% in 18-49 (3.51 vs. 2.74).
2016-17 Primetime Averages thru 35 Weeks, “Most Current”
All Programs, Adult 18-49 Rating
NBC…2.1
Fox…1.9
CBS…1.8
ABC…1.6
CW…0.7
All Programs, Total Viewers
CBS…9.6 million
NBC…8.1 million
ABC…6.2 million
Fox…5.8 million
CW…1.8 million
Entertainment Programs Only, Adult 18-49 Rating
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.7
ABC…1.6
CBS…1.6
Fox…1.3
CW…0.7
Regular Scripted Programs, Originals Only, Adult 18-49 Rating
NBC…2.1
ABC…1.9
CBS…1.8
Fox…1.7
Regular Alternative Programs, Originals Only, Adult 18-49 Rating
NBC…2.3
CBS…2.1
ABC…1.8
Fox…1.2
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ DELIVERS A SIX-WEEK HIGH, TAKES THE LATE-NIGHT WEEK OF MAY 15-19 IN EVERY KEY DEMOGRPAHIC
“Tonight” Lengthens Its Key-Demo Lead Once Again, Wins the Week in Adults, Men & Women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54
“Late Night with Seth Meyers” Hits Nine-Week Highs in 18-49 and Total Viewers
NEW YORK — May 23, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has finished #1 for the late-night ratings week of May 15-19 versus its ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54 – while delivering a six-week high in adult 18-49 rating, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
For the week, “Tonight” averaged a 0.68 rating in adults 18-49, to lengthen its lead over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (0.52) to a +31% margin, up from +27% for the prior week and +15% for the week before that. Versus ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.38), Fallon won the week by +79%, up from +65% the previous week and +50% the week before that. Note that last week’s Friday “Kimmel” was an encore.
The 0.68 is “Tonight’s” highest rating since the week of April 3-7 (0.68), The last time “Tonight” rated higher was the week of March 13-17 (0.75).
Season to date, “The Tonight Show” wins the timeslot versus its ABC and CBS competition in every key demographic.
At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” scored its highest 18-49 and total-viewer results in nine weeks (0.37 in 18-49, 1.433 million viewers, best since a 0.39 in 18-49, 1.496 million viewers for the week of March 13-17).
Season to date, “Late Night” wins the timeslot versus its ABC and CBS competition in every key demographic.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 15-19. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 15-19. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.68 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.52/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.38/2 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.68 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.52/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.38/2 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.25/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.37/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.27/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.37/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.27/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2 *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.671 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.018 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.856 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.671 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.018 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.856 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.269 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.269 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.433 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.223 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.433 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.223 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.801 million viewers *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.801 million viewers *
* Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.81 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.81 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.42/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.42/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.173 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.195 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.199 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.173 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.195 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.199 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.442 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.442 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.559 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.338 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.559 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.338 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.834 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.834 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK MAY 15-19
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.33
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.22 (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.22 (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.60
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.44
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.44
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 1.045 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.513 million (R)
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.237 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.911 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.237 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.911 million
‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ DELIVERS ITS MOST-WATCHED SEASON FINALE IN SIX YEARS
With Host Dwayne Johnson & Musical Guest Katy Perry, “SNL” Generates the #1 Broadcast Rating of the Week to Date in 18-49
NEW YORK – May 21, 2017 – “Saturday Night Live” has outrated every primetime telecast on the broadcast networks so far this week in adults 18-49, while delivering the show’s most-watched season finale in six years.
The May 20 edition of "Saturday Night Live," with host Dwayne Johnson and musical guest Katy Perry, averaged 8.272 million viewers overall and a 2.32 rating in adults 18-49 in “fast official” “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
The telecast, which aired live coast to coast (11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. PT) and counted unduplicated viewers from 11:30 encores in western markets, ranks as the #1 telecast so far this week on the broadcast networks in adult 18-49 rating, outrating the week’s current #2 show, Fox’s “Empire” (2.17) by a +7% margin.
The 8.272 million is “Saturday’s Night Live’s” biggest overall audience for a season finale since May 21, 2011 (with host Justin Timberlake and musical guest Lady Gaga, 9.818 million). In 18-49, it’s the top-rated “SNL” season-closer since May 18, 2013 (with host Ben Affleck and musical guest Kanye West, 2.37).
Versus “Saturday Night Live’s” average with originals for the month of May last year, this week’s telecast is up +45% in adults 18-49 (with a 2.32 rating vs. a 1.60) and +3.0 million persons or +58% in total viewers (8.272 million vs. 5.233 million for the month of May 2016).
Note that “SNL” adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with the 19 originals so far this season growing by +60% in 18-49 and +3.385 million persons or +45% in total viewers going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” figures. In L+SD, “SNL” this season has averaged a 2.17 rating in 18-49 and 7.495 million viewers overall, and in L+7, “SNL” grew to a 3.48 in 18-49 and 10.880 million viewers.
Versus the same point last season, “SNL” originals are up +27% in 18-49 (3.48 vs. 2.75) and +2.614 million persons or +32% in total viewers (10.880 million vs. 8.266 million).
The average 10.880 million viewers in L+7 makes this the show’s most-watched season at this point in 23 years (versus prior seasons’ original telecasts through comparable dates), best since 1993-94 (11.201 million for that season’s first 20 originals).
The 3.48 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating average is the show’s best performances in the demo at this point in seven years, since 2009-10 (3.50 for that season’s first 21 originals).
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS THE DEMO AGAIN
Nightly News Finishes in Top 5 Broadcasts Across all of TV on Evening of Holt’s Exclusive Interview with President Trump, Tops Evening News Across the Board The NBC News Broadcast is #1 Across the Board This Season
NEW YORK (May 16, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” ranked #1 in the demo for the week of May 8, averaging 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, leading “ABC World News Tonight” by 150,000 viewers (+10%) and “CBS Evening News” by +438,000 viewers (+36%). Nightly News holds its largest demo lead over ABC in four seasons and biggest advantage over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +11%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.
On Thursday, the evening of Holt’s exclusive interview with President Trump, Nightly News averaged 7.5 million total viewers, making it the fourth most-watched program across all of TV that evening, topping ABC World News Tonight and CBS Evening News across the board.
For the week, Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +154,000 viewers (+15%) and CBS by +324,000 viewers (+38%). The NBC News broadcast has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 93 of the last 94 weeks. Year over year, Nightly News increased its A18-49 lead over ABC by +10% and over CBS by +26%
Nightly News averaged 7.4 million total viewers for the week of May 8, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million (+24%).
Season to date, Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board. The NBC News broadcast holds its largest demo advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons. Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +13%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +150,000 (+10%) and CBS by +438,000 (+36%).
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +154,000 (+15%) and CBS by +324,000 (+38%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 93 of the past 94 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 7.4 million total viewers, leading CBS Evening News by +1.6 million (+24%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly News is the #1 evening newscast across the board.
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 advantages over ABC in four seasons and over CBS in three seasons.
- Compared to last season, Nightly News’ demo lead over ABC is up +11%, while its advantage over CBS is up +12%.
Week of May 8 – May 12, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.410 | 1.38 | 1.654 | 0.92 | 1.176 |
| CBS | 5.860 | 1.01 | 1.216 | 0.66 | 0.852 |
| ABC | 7.480 | 1.25 | 1.504 | 0.80 | 1.022 |
'TODAY' IS #1 IN DEMO
TODAY Tops GMA in the Key Demo for 72 Straight Weeks, Best Streak in More Than 4 Years TODAY’s Demo Wins Over GMA Have Reached 5-Year Highs, Season to Date
NEW YORK – May 16, 2017 – NBC News’ TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” once again in the key demo A25-54. TODAY has now won 72 straight weeks in the key demo (88 of the last 89 weeks), its best streak in more than four years. TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 wins over GMA have reached five-year highs, and TODAY has grown its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 45%, season to date versus last season. TODAY has also cut the total viewer gap with GMA by 19% season to date (-189,000 vs. -232,000 last season).
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.98 | 12 | 4076 | 0.86 | 1108 | 1.25 | 1498 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.63 | 10 | 3650 | 0.58 | 738 | 0.85 | 1016 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.16 | 12 | 4320 | 0.75 | 961 | 1.13 | 1353 |
TODAY averaged 1.498 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming GMA by +145,000 (+11%) and CBS by +482,000 (+47%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 72 consecutive weeks (best streak in over four years) and 88 of the last 89 weeks
- TODAY delivered a 1.25 A25-54 rating, +0.12 points ahead of GMA and +0.40 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.108 million A18-49 viewers, +147,000 (+15%) more than GMA and +370,000 (+50%) higher than CBS
- Versus the same week last season, TODAY improved its A18-49 lead over GMA by 18%
- TODAY’s 0.86 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.11 points and CBS by +0.28 points
TODAY averaged 4.076 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +426,000 (+12%)
Season-to-date:
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers and A18-49 viewers
- TODAY’s A25-54 and A18-49 leads over GMA have reached five-year highs
- TODAY has increased its A25-54 advantage over GMA by 45% vs. last season while its A18-49 lead over GMA has improved by 11%
TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA has been reduced by 19% (-189,000 vs. -232,000 last season)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 33.2 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in April for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 40 consecutive months (49 out of the last 50), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in April 2017.
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 33.2 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in April for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 40 consecutive months (49 out of the last 50), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in April 2017.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ SCORES A FIVE-WEEK HIGH, WINS THE LATE-NIGHT WEEK OF MAY 8-12 IN EVERY KEY DEMOGRPAHIC
“Tonight” Lengthens Its Key-Demo Lead, Takes the Week in Adults, Men & Women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54
“Late Night with Seth Meyers” Hits Five-Week Highs in 18-49 and Total Viewers, “Last Call with Carson Daly” Reports Eight-Week Bests
NEW YORK — May 16, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the late-night ratings week of May 8-12 versus its ABC and CBS time-period competition in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; adults, men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54 – while delivering a five-week high in total viewers and equaling a five-week high in adult 18-49 rating, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
For the week, “Tonight” averaged a 0.66 rating in adults 18-49, to lengthen its lead over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (0.52) to a +27% margin, up from +15% for the prior week. Versus ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.40), Fallon won the week by +65%, up from +50% for the previous week. Note that last week’s Friday “Kimmel” was an encore.
The 0.66 equals the highest rating for “Tonight” since the week of April 3-7 (0.68), matched over that span by another 0.66 the week of April 24-28. In total viewers, “Tonight” averaged 2.681 million, its best since 2.982 million for April 3-7.
At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” scored its highest 18-49 and total-viewer results in five weeks (0.36 in 18-49, 1.409 million viewers, best since a 0.36 in 18-49, 1.419 million viewers for the week of April 3-7).
At 1:35 a.m. ET, “Last Call with Carson Daly” hit eight-week highs in both measures (0.24 in 18-49, 808,000 viewers, best since 0.24 in 18-49, 882,000 for March 13-17).
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 8-12. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of May 8-12. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.66 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.52/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.40/2 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.66 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.52/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.40/2 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.27/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.27/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.28/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.28/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2 *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.681 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.072 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.933 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.681 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.072 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.933 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.227 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.227 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.409 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.312 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.409 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.312 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.808 million viewers *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.808 million viewers *
* Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.81 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.81 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.58/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.42/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
NBC “Late Night,” 0.42/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/2
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 3.182 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.174 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.205 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 3.182 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.174 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.205 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.446 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.446 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.558 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.340 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.558 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.340 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.834 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.834 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK MAY 8-12
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.31
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.23
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.23
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.60
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.45
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.45
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.976 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.524 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.254 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.954 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.254 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.954 million
NBC WINS THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF MAY 8-14 IN 18-49
Both Editions of “The Voice,” “Little Big Shots,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Chicago Med,” “Chicago Fire,” “SVU,” “Chicago Justice” & “The Wall” Rank Among the Week’s Top 30 Primetime Shows on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox
Season to Date, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 by +11% Over Super Bowl-Boosted Fox, Maintains 100% of Its Year-Ago Average
Monday’s "Voice" Grows Week to Week, Is the #1 Show of the Night on the Big 4; "The Wall" Ties the Highest ABC-CBS-NBC Monday 10-11 p.m. Rating, Excluding Sports, Since March 13
NBC Wins Tuesday Among the Big 4 in 18-49 As "Voice" and “Great News” Grow Vs. the Prior Week, "Chicago Fire" Rules at 10 Among Those Nets
L+3: “Fire” Scores the Biggest L+3 Lift of the Night in 18-49 Rating
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Wins at 10 p.m. Among the ABC-CBS-NBC Dramas in Every Key Measure, Grows +8% Week to Week, "SVU" Increases By +10%
Thursday’s "Chicago Med" Grows +9%, Scores Its High Since March 16
L+3: “Blacklist” Captures Thursday’s Biggest L+3 Lift on the Big 4 in 18-49 Percentage
Friday’s "Dateline" Ties for #1 From 9-11 in 18-49 Among the Big 4, Wins the 10 p.m. Hour; "First Dates" Remains Within 0.1 of Its April 7 Premiere
Senators-Penguins Stanley Cup Playoff Hockey Scores the Saturday Primetime Win in 18-49
NBC Takes Sunday as "Shades of Blue" Grows +29% Week to Week to Its High Since March 12; "Chicago Justice" & "Little Big Shots" Also Increase, Also Claim Their Slots
L+3: The Previous Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” Locks Up the Night’s Top L+3 Lifts in 18-49 Rating & Total Viewers
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — May 16, 2017 — NBC has won the ratings week of May 8-14 in primetime’s key demographic of adults 18-49, retaining 100% of its rating for the year-ago week while the other Big 4 networks were each down by double-digit percentages, according to “live plus same day” viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research.
NBC’s week was led by Monday’s “Voice,” which ranked #3 among all primetime telecasts on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in adults 18-49. Also finishing in the top 30 were Tuesday’s “Voice” (tied for #6), Sunday’s “Little Big Shots” (tied for #14), Wednesday’s “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #14), Thursday’s “Chicago Med” (tied for #18), Tuesday’s “Chicago Fire” (tied for #18), Wednesday’s “Law & Order: SVU” (tied for #24), Sunday’s “Chicago Justice” (tied for #24) and Monday’s “The Wall” (tied for #24).
NBC averaged a 1.1 rating for the week in adults 18-49, equaling its score for the year-ago week, while CBS declined by -17% (1.0 vs. 1.2), ABC dropped by -25% (0.9 vs. 1.2) and Fox was down by -22% (0.7 vs. 0.9).
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 in adults 18-49, with an +11% margin over #2 Fox despite that network’s boosts from the Super Bowl and last fall’s seven-game Cubs-Indians World Series. NBC also ranks #1 for the season among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults, men and women 25-54; men 18-49 (tie) and women 18-49; adults 18-34 (tie) and women 18-34.
NBC is retaining 100% of its year-ago average in adults 18-49 (with a 2.2 rating vs. a 2.2) and adults 18-34 (1.4 vs. 1.4).
In total viewers, NBC is up +0.2% this season versus last (8.167 million vs. 8.154 million).
Counting only entertainment programs season to date (excluding live news and sports), NBC also ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
Week 34 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” May 8-12
NBC…1.1
CBS…1.0
ABC…0.9
Fox…0.7
CW…0.5
Total Viewers
CBS…7.0 million
NBC…5.1 million
ABC…4.0 million
Fox…2.4 million
CW…1.3 million
Season to Date, All Programs
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.1
Fox…1.9
CBS…1.8
ABC…1.6
CW…0.7
Total Viewers
CBS…9.7 million
NBC…8.2 million
ABC…6.2 million
Fox…5.9 million
CW…1.8 million
Season to Date, Entertainment Programs Only
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.7
ABC…1.6
CBS…1.6
Fox…1.3
CW…0.7
NBC highlights for the week of May 8-14:
Monday
NBC won Monday among the Big 4 networks for a fifth week in a row in adults 18-49 and also led the night among those nets in every other key measure, led by the #1 Big 4 show of the night in adults 18-49 “The Voice” (1.9/7 in 18-49, 9.3 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET), which won its time period among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in every key demo (including a tie in women 18-34). Week to week, “The Voice” grew +6% in 18-49 (1.9 vs. 1.8) and +3% in total viewers (9.3 million vs. 9.1).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Voice” grew by +19% in 18-49 (from a 1.92 rating to a 2.29) and more than +1.4 million viewers overall (9.3 million to 10.8 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: So far this season, “The Voice” is growing by +27% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.45 to a 3.10) and more than +2.0 million viewers overall (10.7 million to 12.8 million).
Upscale: Monday’s “The Voice” is delivering a strong upscale audience this season, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes, “most current” including L+3).
“The Wall” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied for the timeslot win among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and equaled the highest rating for any ABC, CBS or NBC show in the timeslot, excluding sports, since March 13 (1.2 for NBC’s “Taken”). L+3: “The Wall” grew +17% in 18-49 (1.06 to 1.24) and +578,000 viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, “The Wall” has increased by +12% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.51 to a 1.69) and +578,000 viewers overall (6.1 million to 6.7 million). Upscale: “The Wall” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes
Tuesday
NBC tied for the Tuesday win among the Big 4 in adults 18-49, led by the #1 show of the night on those nets, “The Voice” (1.7/7 in 18-49, 8.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET), which was up +6% versus both the prior week (1.6) and the comparable year-ago telecast (1.6 on May 3, 2016) and was up in total viewers versus that year-ago episode by +1% (8.7 million vs. 8.6 million). L+3: “Voice” grew +17% in 18-49 (1.66 to 1.94) and +1.1 million viewers overall (8.7 million to 9.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +25% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.40 to a 3.01) and +2.0 million viewers overall (10.7 million to 12.7 million). Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” is generating a solid upscale audience this season, indexing at a 112 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“Great News” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 nets in total viewers while retaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.8) and 98% in total viewers (3.547 million vs. 3.546 million). L+3: The 9 p.m. “Great News” grew +10% in 18-49 (0.81 to 0.89) and +252,000 viewers overall (3.5 million to 3.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: “Great News” is a strong upscale performer, with the 9 p.m. episode averaging a 122 index among adults 18-49 living in $100K+ homes and the 9:30 telecast delivering a 117.
A second telecast of “Great News” (0.7/2 in 18-49, 2.6 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) grew +17% or 0.1 of a point week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6) and +6% in total viewers (2.600 million vs. 2.442 million). L+3: The 9:30 “Great News” increased by +9% in 18-49 (0.65 to 0.71) and +194,000 viewers overall (2.6 million to 2.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
“Chicago Fire” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 5.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and ranks #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults and women 25-54. “Fire” retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2) and 97% in total viewers (5.9 million vs. 6.1 million). It was the 49th consecutive “Fire” original to win the 10 p.m. timeslot in 18-49 versus regular ABC-CBS competition, dating back to February 2015. L+3: “Fire” increased by +58% in 18-49 (1.20 to 1.90) and +2.8 million viewers overall (5.9 million to 8.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. The gain of +0.70 is the biggest L+3 lift of the night in 18-49 rating. L+7: “Chicago Fire” has grown by +62% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.56 to a 2.53) and +3.7 million viewers overall (7.1 million to 10.8 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
Wednesday
“Blindspot” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the prior week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.9, which equaled the show’s high since Feb. 8) and retained 94% in total viewers (3.9 million vs. 4.2 million). L+3: “Blindspot” grew +48% in 18-49 (0.83 to 1.23) and more than +1.4 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blindspot” has increased this season by +74% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.06 to a 1.84) and +2.6 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 7.6 million). Upscale: “Blindspot” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 119 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“Law & Order: SVU” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +10% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0), +8% in adults 25-54 (1.4 vs. 1.3) and +38% in men 25-54 (1.1 vs. 0.8). L+3: “SVU” grew +59% in 18-49 (1.11 to 1.76) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 7.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +76% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.39 to a 2.45) and +3.0 million viewers overall (5.9 million to 8.9 million).
“Chicago P.D.” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled its highest regular-slot 18-49 rating since Jan. 18 (1.5). “P.D.” won the 10 p.m. hour among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in 18-49, total viewers and every other key measure, making this the 15th straight “P.D.” original to win the 10 p.m. hour versus its ABC and CBS competition in 18-49 (L+SD). Week to week, “P.D.” grew +8% in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.2) and 0.3% in total viewers (6.170 million vs. 6.150 million). L+3: “P.D.” grew by +58% in 18-49 (1.27 to 2.01) and +2.9 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 9.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +73% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.37 to a 2.37) and more than +3.6 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 10.2 million).
Thursday
An encore telecast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” averaged a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 2.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET.
“Chicago Med” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 7.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) sewed up its best 18-49 and total-viewer results since March 16 (1.4 in 18-49, 7.3 million viewers), growing +9% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +9% in total viewers (7.0 million vs. 6.4 million). L+3: “Med” increased by +57% in 18-49 (1.24 to 1.95) and +2.7 million viewers overall (7.0 million to 9.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: So far this season, “Med” has been increasing by +67% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.24 to a 2.07) and +3.2 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 9.9 million).
“The Blacklist” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) delivered its most-watched episode since April 20 (4.901 million) to win the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in total viewers. “Blacklist” also ranked #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in adults, men and women 25-54 and men and women 18-49. L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +83% in 18-49 (0.83 to 1.52) and +3.0 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 7.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage. L+7: “Blacklist” has grown by +108% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.02 to a 2.12) and +4.4 million viewers overall (5.4 million to 9.8 million). Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 126 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Friday
“First Dates” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7), maintaining a 0.7 for a fifth straight week to remain within 0.1 of its premiere rating of five weeks earlier in 18-49 (0.8 on April 7). L+3: The prior week’s “First Dates” grew by +22% in 18-49 (0.73 to 0.89) and +406,000 viewers overall (3.5 million to 3.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “First Dates” has increased by +27% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.70 to a 0.89) and +588,000 viewers overall (3.4 million to 4.0 million). Upscale: “First Dates” is a strong upscale performer, generating a 124 index among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 indicating an average concentration of those homes).
“Dateline NBC” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 1.1 in adults 25-54, 4.1 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the two-hour time period in adults 18-49, and for its second hour from 10-11 p.m., ranked #1 among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54. L+3: The previous Friday’s “Dateline” increased by +23% in 18-49 (0.84 to 1.03) and +959,000 viewers overall (4.8 million to 5.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Dateline” is growing by +33% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.93 to a 1.24) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
NBC Sports’ 7:24-10:34 p.m. ET coverage of Stanley Cup Playoff hockey, featuring the Ottawa Senators at the Pittsburgh Penguins (1.0/5 in 18-49, 2.9 million viewers overall), ranked #1 in the time period among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and 25-54 and keyed an NBC win for the night in both demos.
“SNL Vintage” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of the May 9, 2009 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” hosted by Justin Timberlake and featuring musical guest Ciara) tied the night’s top non-sports primetime telecast on the Big 4 networks in 18-49.
Sunday
NBC won Sunday in 18-49 among the Big 4 nets.
“Little Big Shots” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 7.3 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in adults 18-49, growing +8% week to week in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.2) and building on its lead-in by +86% in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 0.7) and +3.8 million persons or +108% in total viewers (7.3 million vs. 3.5 million). L+3: The prior week’s “LBS” increased by +14% in 18-49 (1.18 to 1.35) and +715,000 viewers overall (8.0 million to 8.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. L+7: “Little Big Shots” is increasing by +19% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.54 to a 1.83) and +1.3 million viewers overall (9.5 million to 10.8 million).
“Chicago Justice” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +10% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0) and +7% in total viewers (5.7 vs. 5.4 million) to equal its 18-49 high since March 12 (1.2). “Justice” won the timeslot in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and other key measures. L+3: The previous week’s “Justice” increased by +43% in 18-49 (1.00 to 1.43) and +2.0 million viewers overall (5.4 million to 7.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “Chicago Justice” has grown by +51% so far this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.07 to a 1.62) and +2.5 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 8.6 million).
“Shades of Blue” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) captured the show’s best 18-49 and total-viewer results since March 12 (0.9 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall), increasing week to week by +29% in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.7) and +14% in total viewers (4.6 million vs. 4.1 million) to win the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key measure. L+3: The prior Sunday’s “Shades of Blue” grew +62% in 18-49 (0.73 to 1.18) and +2.0 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 6.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, generating the biggest lifts of the night on the broadcast networks in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: “Shades of Blue” is increasing by +83% in 18-49 rating so far this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.78 to a 1.43) and more than +2.7 million viewers overall (4.4 million to 7.1 million).
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