ABC Wins Primetime and Spikes to 11-Week Highs in Viewers and Adults 18-49
Primetime Rating Report for the Week of August 28, 2017 (Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC Wins Primetime and Spikes to 11-Week Highs in Viewers and Adults 18-49
ABC Is No. 1 Monday in Adults 18-49 With ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ as the Top Show
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Improves by 15% Monday to Monday in Adults 18-49
ABC Spikes 25% in Adults 18-49 on Tuesday to a Summer High on the Night
ABC’s ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Rises to Its Best Tuesday Numbers This Season
ABC’s ‘Somewhere Between’ Equals a Tuesday High in Adults 18-49
ABC’s Hurricane Harvey Coverage Leads Wednesday’s 10 p.m. Hour
ABC Dominates With College Football on Saturday and Sunday With
Record-Setting Numbers for Saturday’s Florida State-Alabama Opener
Record-Setting Numbers for Saturday’s Florida State-Alabama Opener
Driven by strong numbers for “Bachelor in Paradise” and record-setting college football kick-off ratings, ABC was the most watched network overall during the week (w/o 8/28/17 = 4.6 million) and dominated its nearest competition by 44% in Adults 18-49 (1.3/6 vs. 0.9/4 for NBC). The Net delivered 4 of the Top 10 shows, including the No. 1 TV program with the season premiere of “Saturday Night Football”: “Saturday Night Football” – No. 1, “Bachelor in Paradise” – No. 7, while “Bachelor in Paradise-TUE” and “Sunday Night Kickoff” tied at No. 10.
- Spiking week to week in viewers (+48%) and young adults (+86%), ABC scored 11-week highs – since w/o 6/12/17.
- Monday
“Bachelor in Paradise” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 5.4 million and 1.6/6 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” beat out NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” in the 2-hour time slot by 7% in Adults 18-49 (1.6/6 vs. 1.5/6) and nearly doubled the NBC unscripted series in Adults 18-34 (+88% – 1.5/8 vs. 0.8/4).
- “Bachelor in Paradise” surged over the prior week by 1.1 million viewers (5.4 million vs. 4.3 million) and spiked 23% in Adults 18-49 (1.6/6 vs. 1.3/5) hitting season highs.
“To Tell the Truth” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 3.3 million and 0.8/3 in AD18-49):
In the 10 o’clock hour, ABC’s “To Tell the Truth” nearly tied NBC’s “Midnight, Texas” for No. 1 in the hour among Adults 18-49 (0.8/3 vs. 0.9/4) and won the time slot with Adults 18-34.
- ABC’s “To Tell the Truth” grew 14% from its most recent telecast in Adults 18-49 (0.7/3 on 7/31/17) to deliver the show’s top rating since January – since 1/29/17, topping its most recent 5 telecasts.
- Tuesday
- Trailing only NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” on the evening, ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” ranked as Tuesday’s No. 2 TV show in Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and across all key Women demos (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54). In fact, “Bachelor in Paradise” came within 1-tenth of a rating point of catching “America’s Got Talent” as the night’s No. 1 show with Women 18-34.
“Bachelor in Paradise” (8:00-10:01 p.m. – 4.4 million and 1.3/5 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:01 p.m. opposite NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” rose week to week in Total Viewers (+16% – 4.4 million vs. 3.8 million) and Adults 18-49 (+18% – 1.3/5 vs. 1.1/4) to score Tuesday season highs for the show.
“Somewhere Between” (10:01-11:00 p.m. – 1.7 million and 0.4/1 in AD18-49):
At 10:00 p.m., ABC’s “Somewhere Between” held even with its week-ago Adults 18-49 rating (0.4/1), tying a Tuesday best.
- Wednesday
Building on its lead-in Wednesday at 10:00 p.m. in viewers and the key News demo (+44%/+22%), a “Special Edition of 20/20 – City Underwater: Catastrophe in Houston” was ABC’s No. 1 show of the night and won the hour in Total Viewers (3.6 million) and Adults 25-54 (1.1/4).
- Saturday
- Airing from 8:07-11:42 p.m., ABC’s “Saturday Night Football” easily qualified as the evening’s No. 1 TV showwith Total Viewers (12.3 million) and Adults 18-49 (3.9/18).
- Growing over last year’s start (7.9 million and 2.5/11 on 9/3/16) by 56% in Total Viewers and 56% with Adults 18-49, Saturday’s broadcast was ABC’s most watched and highest-rated college football game on the night since October 2014 – since 10/18/14.
- With a total live audience measurement (TV + streaming) of 12.6 million viewers, the 12th season opener of “Saturday Night Football” was the most watched kickoff-weekend game ever across all networks, surpassing last season’s record Notre Dame-Texas game on ABC (11.1 million).
- Sunday
WEEK NO. 47: ADULTS 18-49 TOTAL VIEWERS
No.1 ABC 1.3 No.1 ABC 4,610,000
No.2 NBC 0.9 No.2 NBC 4,590,000
No.3 CBS 0.6 No.3 CBS 3,870,000
No.3 FOX 0.6 No.4 FOX 2,290,000
No.5 CW 0.2 No.5 CW 850,000
Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live+ Same Day Program Ratings for week of 8/28/17.
ABC Scores Its Top Tuesday This Summer With a Rising ‘Bachelor in Paradise’
Quick Take for Tuesday, August 29, 2017
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC Spikes 25% Week to Week in Adults 18-49 to a Tuesday Summer High
ABC’s ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Rises to Its Best Tuesday Numbers This Season
ABC’s ‘Somewhere Between’ Delivers Its Most Watched Tuesday Telecast
“Bachelor in Paradise”: L3 = 5.3 million/1.7 rating and L7 = 5.6 million/1.8 rating
“Somewhere Between”: L3 = 2.1 million/0.5 rating and L7 = 2.2 million/0.5 rating
Live + Same Day Results:
ABC Tuesday Prime (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 3.5 million and 1.0/4 in AD18-49):
With “Bachelor in Paradise” and “Somewhere Between,” ABC once again earned the No. 2 network position on Tuesday night in Adults 18-49 (1.0/4) to an “America’s Got Talent”-led NBC. ABC spiked 25% week to week in Adults 18-49, delivering its top-rated Tuesday this summer.
- Trailing only NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” on the evening, ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” ranked as Tuesday’s No. 2 TV show in Adults 18-49 (tie), Adults 18-34 and across all key Women demos (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54). In fact, “Bachelor in Paradise” came within 3-tenths of a rating point of catching “America’s Got Talent” as the night’s No. 1 show with Women 18-34.
“Bachelor in Paradise” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 4.3 million and 1.2/5 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m. opposite NBC’s “America’s Got Talent,” ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” rose week to week in Total Viewers (+13% – 4.3 million vs. 3.8 million) and Adults 18-49 (+9% – 1.2/5 vs. 1.1/4) to score Tuesday season highs for the show.
“Somewhere Between” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 1.8 million and 0.4/2 in AD18-49):
At 10:00 p.m., ABC’s “Somewhere Between” held even with its week-ago Adults 18-49 rating (0.4/2), which was a Tuesday best. In addition, the ABC freshman drama delivered its most watched telecast on the night(1.8 million).
Projections Rationale:
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/29/17.
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ABC Wins Monday With ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ at a Season High and ‘To Tell the Truth’ Up 14%
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC Wins Monday in Adults 18-49 With ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ as the No. 1 Show
‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Spikes by Over 20% Week to Week for Season Highs
‘To Tell the Truth’ Surges 14% to Its Top Rating Since January in Adults 18-49
Monday (8/28/17) – ABC Total Viewer and Adults 18-49 Projections:“Bachelor in Paradise”: L3 = 6.5 million/2.1 rating and L7 = 6.8 million/2.3 rating
“To Tell the Truth”: L3 = 3.5 million/0.9 rating and L7 = 3.6 million/0.9 rating
Live + Same Day Results:
ABC Monday Prime (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.7 million and 1.4/5 in AD18-49):
Returning to its regular lineup after the prior week, with the Presidential Address airing in the middle of prime at 9:00 p.m., ABC won Monday night in Adults 18-49 (1.4/5). ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” stood as Monday’s No. 1 TV program for the 3rd straight week in Adults 18-49.
“Bachelor in Paradise” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 5.4 million and 1.6/6 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” beat out NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” in the 2-hour time slot by 7% in Adults 18-49 (1.6/6 vs. 1.5/6) and nearly doubled the NBC unscripted series in Adults 18-34 (+88% – 1.5/8 vs. 0.8/4).
- “Bachelor in Paradise” surged over the prior week by 1.1 million viewers (5.4 million vs. 4.3 million) and spiked 23% in Adults 18-49 (1.6/6 vs. 1.3/5) hitting season highs.
“To Tell the Truth” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 3.3 million and 0.8/3 in AD18-49):
In the 10 o’clock hour, ABC’s “To Tell the Truth” nearly tied NBC’s “Midnight, Texas” for No. 1 in the hour among Adults 18-49 (0.8/3 vs. 0.9/4) and won the time slot with Adults 18-34.
- ABC’s To “Tell the Truth” grew 14% from its most recent telecast in Adults 18-49 (0.7/3 on 7/31/17) to deliver the show’s top rating since January – since 1/29/17, topping its most recent 5 telecasts.
Projections Rationale:
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/28/17.
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ABC’s ‘Boy Band’ Season Finale Surges to a Series High With Adults 18-49
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC’s ‘Boy Band’ Season Finale Surges to a Series High With Adults 18-49
Thursday (8/24/17) – ABC Total Viewer and Adults 18-49 Projections Plus MP+35 Rating“Boy Band”: L3 = 3.0 million/0.7 rating, L7 = 3.0 million/0.8 rating and MP+35 Rating = 1.1
Live + Same Day Results:
Please Note: ABC’s “Boy Band” was preempted for local preseason NFL coverage in 3.7% of the U.S.
“Boy Band” (8:00-9:00 p.m. – 2.7 million and 0.7/3 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-9:00 p.m. on Thursday, ABC’s season finale of “Boy Band” built 17% over its week-ago Fast Affiliate Adults 18-49 rating (0.7/3 vs. 0.6/3) and topped the prior week’s National delivery by 40% (0.7/3 vs. 0.5/2). The ABC freshman unscripted show closed out with the most watched telecast overall since early July(on 7/6/17) and hit a series high with young adults.
- “Boy Band” received over 151 million votes on the iPowow platform.
- The band’s debut single, “Eyes Closed,” released by Hollywood Records after the finale, reached No. 11 on the iTunes overall chart and No. 8 on the Pop chart overnight.
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/24/17.
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ABC’s ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Is Tuesday’s No. 2 TV Show to NBC’s ‘America’s Got Talent’
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC’s ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Is Tuesday’s No. 2 TV Show to NBC’s ‘AGT’
ABC’s ‘Somewhere Between’ Surges 33% Week to Week in Adults 18-49
“Bachelor in Paradise”: L3 = 4.7 million/1.4 rating and L7 = 5.0 million/1.6 rating
“Somewhere Between”: L3 = 1.9 million/0.5 rating and L7 = 2.0 million/0.5 rating
Live + Same Day Results:
ABC Tuesday Prime (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 3.1 million and 0.8/3 in AD18-49):
With “Bachelor in Paradise” and “Somewhere Between,” ABC earned the No. 2 network position on Tuesday night in Adults 18-49 (0.8/3) to an “America’s Got Talent”-led NBC.
- Trailing only NBC’s “American’s Got Talent” on the night, ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” stood as the No. 2 TV show on Tuesday in Adults 18-49 (tie), Adults 18-34 and across all key Women demos (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54).
“Bachelor in Paradise” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 3.8 million and 1.1/4 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” took 2nd place in the 2-hour time slot to NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and retained 100% of its week-ago delivery in Adults 18-49.
“Somewhere Between” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 1.7 million and 0.4/2 in AD18-49):
At 10:00 p.m., ABC’s “Somewhere Between” held even with its week-ago Fast Affiliate Adults 18-49 rating and surged 33% over its National rating (0.4/2 vs. 0.3/1).
Projections Rationale:
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/22/17.
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ABC’s ‘Boy Band’ Surges to Multi-Week Highs on Season’s Penultimate Episode
Quick Take for Thursday, August 17, 2017
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC’s ‘Boy Band’ Surges to Multi-Week Highs on Season’s Penultimate Episode
Thursday (8/17/17) – ABC Total Viewer and Adults 18-49 Projections:
“Boy Band”: L3 = 2.9 million/0.6 rating and L7 = 3.0 million/0.6 rating
Live + Same Day Results:Thursday (8/17/17) – ABC Total Viewer and Adults 18-49 Projections:
“Boy Band”: L3 = 2.9 million/0.6 rating and L7 = 3.0 million/0.6 rating
Please Note: ABC’s 8:00-10:00 p.m. programming on Thursday was preempted for local preseason NFL coverage in 5.0% of the U.S.
“Boy Band” (8:00-9:00 p.m. – 2.7 million and 0.6/3 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-9:00 p.m., one week ahead of its first season finale, ABC’s “Boy Band” grew over the prior week by 17% in Total Viewers (2.7 million vs. 2.3 million) and by 20% in Adults 18-49 (0.6/3 vs. 0.5/2). The ABC freshman unscripted series drew its biggest overall audience in 6 weeks and hit a 5-week high in Adults 18-49, matching a series best in the key young adult sales demo – since 7/6/17 and 7/13/17, respectively.
Projections Rationale:
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/17/17.
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ABC’s ‘CMA Fest’ Hits a 3-Year High and Wins Each Half-Hour From 9-11 p.m.
Quick Take for Wednesday, August 16, 2017
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC’s ‘CMA Fest’ Hits a 3-Year High and Wins Each Half-Hour From 9-11 p.m.
“2017 CMA Fest”: L3 = 6.1 million/1.3 rating and L7 = 6.2 million/1.3 rating
Live + Same Day Results:
ABC Wednesday Prime (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 5.7 million and 1.2/5 in AD18-49):
Featuring its 3-hour broadcast of the “2017 CMA Fest,” ABC ran a strong 2nd on Wednesday night among Total Viewers (5.7 million) and nearly tied NBC for No. 1 in Adults 18-49 (1.2/5 vs. 1.3/5). In addition, ABC won the night in Adults 18-34 and across all key Women demos (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54). Moving up to take the lead at 9:00 p.m. after CBS’ “Big Brother” and NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” concluded, the show ranked No. 1 in each half-hour from 9:00-11:00 p.m. with Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.
- “The CMA Music Festival” grew year to year in Total Viewers (+2%) and held even with Adults 18-49, drawing its biggest overall audience in 3 years– since 2014. In addition, the show surged 14% among Women 18-49 to a 3-year high – since 2014.
- “The 2017 CMA Fest” generated ABC’s biggest summertime non-sports oriented audience on the night in nearly 7 years and equaled the Net’s best Adults 18-49 rating in over 3 years – since 9/1/10 and 6/20/14, respectively.
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/16/17.
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ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Beats CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in All Key Demos for Week of August 7, Scoring Its Largest Total Viewer Advantage in 2 Months
For Week of August 7, 2017
‘Nightline’ Beats CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in All Key Demos for Week of August 7, Scoring Its Largest Total Viewer Advantage in 2 Months
‘Nightline’ Improves Week to Week in All Key Demos, Drawing Its Largest Overall Audience in 7 Weeks and Hitting 4-Week Highs in Both Adult Demos
‘Nightline’ Narrows Its Week-to-Week Margin with NBC’s ‘Late Night with Seth Meyers’ in Total Viewers (-40%)
Season to Date, ‘Nightline’ Leads CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in All Key Demos
ABC News’ “Nightline” averaged 1.271 million Total Viewers, 455,000 Adults 25-54 and 339,000 Adults 18-49 during the week of August 7, 2017, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” led CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (1.103 million, 398,000 and 284,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+168,000), Adults 25-54 (+57,000) and Adults 18-49 (+55,000), scoring its largest Total Viewer advantage in 2 months – since w/o 6/5/17. Season to Date, ‘Nightline’ Leads CBS’ ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ in All Key Demos
“Nightline” improved on the previous week (1.110 million, 418,000 and 290,000, respectively, for w/o 7/31/17) in Total Viewers (+15%), Adults 25-54 (+9%) and Adults 18-49 (+17%), drawing its largest overall audience in 7 weeks, while hitting 4-week highs in both key adult demos – since weeks of 6/19/17 and 7/10/17, respectively.
“Nightline” saw increases on the same week last year (1.072 million, 427,000 and 321,000, respectively, for w/o 8/8/16) in Total Viewers (+19%), Adults 25-54 (+7%) and Adults 18-49 (+6%).
“Nightline” narrowed its week-to-week margin with NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” in Total Viewers (-40% – 75,000 vs. 126,000).
Season to date, “Nightline” leads CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+96,000 – 1.413 million vs. 1.317 million), Adults 25-54 (+41,000 – 532,000 vs. 491,000) and Adults 18-49 (+24,000 – 401,000 vs. 377,000).
Stories reported on “Nightline” last week included President Trump’s response to North Korea’s nuclear threats, co-anchor Dan Harris’ sit-down with Russian doping documentary filmmaker Bryan Fogel, a look at Taylor Swift’s blunt testimony describing details of an alleged groping attempt by a former radio DJ, an interview with Jackie Evancho about how her and her sister’s lives have changed since Jackie’s controversial performance at the inauguration and a behind-the-scenes tour of “Marvel Universe Live.”
NOTE: Due to PGA Championship highlights on Thursday (7/10/17) and Friday (7/11/17), CBS’ The Late Late Show with James Corden” was retitled to “The Late Late Show – JC.” Each telecast is excluded from the weekly averages. CBS’ weekly averages are based on three days (Mon.–Wed.).
ABC News’ “Nightline” is anchored by Dan Harris, Juju Chang and Byron Pitts. Steven Baker is senior broadcast producer. The program airs weeknights from 12:35-1:05 a.m. EDT, on The ABC Television Network. Together with “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Nightline” is part of ABC’s winning late-night strategy of airing news and entertainment programming.
Week of August 7, 2017:
PROGRAM AVERAGES TOTAL VIEWERS A25-54(000)/Rtg A18-49(000)/Rtg
ABC’s ”Nightline” 1,271,000 455,000/0.4 339,000/0.3
CBS’ “The Late Late Show” 1,103,000 398,000/0.3 284,000/0.2
NBC’s “Late Night” 1,346,000 574,000/0.5 474,000/0.4
Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49 Live + SD weeks of 8/7/17, 7/31/17 and 8/8/16. Most Current: 2016-2017 Season (NNTV – 9/19/16 – 8/13/17) and 2015-2016 Season (Galaxy Explorer – 9/21/15 – 8/14/16). Averages based on regular telecasts. “Nightline” premiered in its new time period in January 2013. “Seth Meyers” premiered in February 2014. ”James Corden” premiered in March 2015.
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ABC Prime Grows to 8-Week Highs and Spikes 33% Year to Year in Adults 18-49
(Based on National Live + Same Day Program Ratings)
ABC Prime Grows to 8-Week Highs and Spikes 33% Year to Year in Adults 18-49
ABC Wins Monday With ‘The Bachelorette’ Finale Spiking 40% to a Season High
ABC’s 2-Night Event ‘The Story of Diana’ Makes It the Most Watched Network
On Both Wednesday and Thursday from 9-11 p.m.
On Both Wednesday and Thursday from 9-11 p.m.
ABC’s ‘20/20’ Generates Its Most Watched Telecast Since June
‘Steve Harvey’s FUNDERDOME’ Gains 14% Week to Week in Adults 18-49
During the week of August 7, 2017, ABC took 2nd place in Adults 18-49 (0.8/4) and delivered 7 of the Top 20 broadcast programs: “The Bachelorette” – No. 2, “Celebrity Family Feud” – No. 11, “America’s Funniest Home Videos” and “Steve Harvey’s FUNDERDOME” tied at No. 14, while “The Story of Diana – Part One,” “The Story of Diana – Part Two” and “The $100,000 Pyramid” tied at No. 18.
- ABC spiked over the same week last year by 48% in Total Viewers (4.0 million vs. 2.7 million) and by 33% in Adults 18-49 (0.8/3 vs. 0.6/2).
- Building by double digits in viewers (+25%) and young adults (+14%), ABC marked its strongest week in 2 months – since w/o 6/12/17.
- Monday
- ABC scored its highest-rated Monday with entertainment programming in nearly 5 monthsamong Adults 18-49 – since 3/13/17.
- ABC’s “The Bachelorette” (7.6 million and 2.1/8 from 8:00-11:00 p.m.) outdelivered the No. 2 TV program on the night by season-best margins, topping NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” (6.2 million and 1.5/6 from 8:00-10:00 p.m.) by 23% in Total Viewers and 40% in Adults 18-49. “The Bachelorette” finale peaked with 7.9 million viewers and a 2.2/8 in Adults 18-49 from 10:00-10:30 p.m.
- Spiking week to week in Total Viewers (+31%) and Adults 18-49 (+40%), “The Bachelorette” closed out with season highson both measures.
- Wednesday
Surging over its lead-in on Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. (+125%/+125%), the opening night of “The Story of Diana” made ABC the most watched network in the 2-hour slot(5.4 million) against NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and comedy finales, and a solid 2nd with Adults 18-49 (0.7/3). The 2-night ABC documentary event marks the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s tragic passing at 36 years old. From its first hour to second hour, “The Story of Diana” shot up by nearly 1.0 million viewers (5.0 million to 6.9 million) and dominated the 10 o’clock hour.
- Part 1 of “The Story of Diana” delivered ABC’s biggest overall non-sports summertime audience in the 2-hour slot in 1 year – since 8/3/16.
- Thursday
Building on its lead-in at 9:00 p.m. (+113%/+40%) and growing throughout its telecast, “The Story of Diana” made ABC the most watched network in its 2-hour time period for the 2nd night in a row(4.9 million) against stiff competition, including the premiere of NBC’s “SNL: Weekend Update” and CBS’ “Big Brother.” From its first hour to second hour, part 2 of “The Story of Diana” gained 16% in Total Viewers (4.5 million to 5.2 million) and 33% in Adults 18-49 (0.6/2 to 0.8/4) to rank as the most watched program in the 10:00 p.m. hour.
- Friday
Tying for No. 1 in the 10:00 p.m. hour and as Friday’s top-rated TV show with Adults 25-54 (1.0/4 – tied w/ABC’s “Shark Tank” and NBC’s “Dateline Classic”), ABC’s “20/20” was also the most watched TV show overall in the hour, drawing more viewers than NBC’s “Dateline Classic” (3.7 million vs. 3.6 million). “20/20” aired exclusive pre-trial interviews with a former FBI agent and his daughter convicted of murdering her husband. “20/20” marked its most watched telecast overall since June – since 6/30/17.
- Sunday
- From 9:00-11:00 p.m., ABC’s “Steve Harvey’s FUNDERDOME” grew 14% week to week in Adults 18-49 (0.8/3 vs. 0.7/3), while “The $100,000 Pyramid” held even in Adults 18-49 (0.7/3).
WEEK NO. 47: ADULTS 18-49 TOTAL VIEWERS
No.1 NBC 1.0 No.1 NBC 4,870,000
No.2 ABC 0.8 No.2 CBS 3,990,000
No.3 CBS 0.7 No.3 ABC 3,950,000
No.4 FOX 0.5 No.4 FOX 1,720,000
No.5 CW 0.2 No.5 CW 940,000
Source: The Nielsen Company, National Live+ Same Day Program Ratings for week of 8/7/17.
ABC’s Kimmel Draws its Biggest Audience in 8 Weeks and Edges Out CBS' Colbert in AD18-49
Week of August 7, 2017
ABC’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Posts an 8-Week High in Total Viewers
And Its Biggest Non-NBA Finals Audience This Summer
On Wednesday, ‘Kimmel’ Scores a 2-Month Single-Day High in Viewers
‘Kimmel’ Edges Out CBS’ ‘Colbert’ in Adults 18-49 to Rank No. 2 for the Week
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” (M-F, 11:35 p.m.)‘Kimmel’ Edges Out CBS’ ‘Colbert’ in Adults 18-49 to Rank No. 2 for the Week
During the week of August 7, 2017, ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” shot up over the prior week by 20% in Total Viewers (2.087 million vs. 1.733 million), drawing its largest audience in 8 weeks– since the week of 6/12/17. In fact, excluding this year’s NBA Finals-led weeks, “Kimmel” attracted its biggest weekly audience so far this summer.
On Wednesday (8/9/17), “Kimmel” posted its most watched telecast on any night in late-night since June – since Monday, 6/12/17 following Game 5 of the 2017 NBA Finals. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” welcomed guests Jim Parsons, Damson Idris and musical group The War on Drugs on Wednesday.
ABC’s “Kimmel” edged out CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” among Adults 18-49 (549,000 vs. 543,000) to rank as the week’s No. 2 broadcast talk show in late-night.
PROGRAM AVERAGES Total Viewers A18-49 (000)
ABC’s “Kimmel” 2,087,000 549,000
CBS’ “Colbert” 2,726,000 543,000
NBC’s “Fallon” 2,477,000 830,000
Please note: “Kimmel” was re-titled on Tuesday (8/8/17) and is excluded from the show’s averages.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Live + Same Day National Program Ratings for week of 8/7/17 and 7/31/17 or as dated.
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ABC Takes 2nd on Tuesday With ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ and ‘Somewhere Between’
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC Takes 2nd on Tuesday in Adults 18-49, With ‘Bachelor in Paradise’
Scoring the Net’s 2nd Highest Rating in Its Time Period This Summer
Scoring the Net’s 2nd Highest Rating in Its Time Period This Summer
ABC’s ‘Somewhere Between’ Grows by Double Digits Week to Week
Tuesday (8/15/17) – ABC Total Viewer and Adults 18-49 Projections:
“Bachelor in Paradise”: L3 = 5.0 million/1.5 rating and L7 = 5.4 million/1.7 rating
“Somewhere Between”: L3 = 1.9 million/0.4 rating and L7 = 2.0 million/0.4 rating
Tuesday (8/15/17) – ABC Total Viewer and Adults 18-49 Projections:
“Bachelor in Paradise”: L3 = 5.0 million/1.5 rating and L7 = 5.4 million/1.7 rating
“Somewhere Between”: L3 = 1.9 million/0.4 rating and L7 = 2.0 million/0.4 rating
ABC Tuesday Prime (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 3.1 million and 0.8/3 in AD18-49):
Featuring “Bachelor in Paradise” and “Somewhere Between,” ABC ranked No. 2 on Tuesday night in Adults 18-49 (1.3/5) to an “America’s Got Talent”-led NBC.
“Bachelor in Paradise” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 3.8 million and 1.1/4 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” took 2nd to NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” in the 2-hour time slot among Adults 18-49 (1.1/4). In addition, “Bachelor in Paradise” stood as the No. 2 TV show on Tuesday across all key Women demos (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54).
- “Bachelor in Paradise” delivered a 7-week high for ABC in the 2-hour slot among Adults 18-49 (since 6/27/17), representing its 2nd highest rating in the time period this summer.
“Somewhere Between” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 1.7 million and 0.4/2 in AD18-49):
At 10:00 p.m., ABC’s “Somewhere Between” grew week to week by 21% in Total Viewers (1.7 million vs. 1.4 million) and also built 33% on its week-ago National rating in Adults 18-49 (0.4/2 vs. 0.3/1) to a Tuesday best, holding even with its Fast Affiliate rating.
Projections Rationale:
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affilaite Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/15/17.
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ABC Wins Monday With a Premiere High for ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ a Surging ‘Gong Show’ at 10 p.m.
Quick Take for Monday, August 14, 2017 (Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC Wins Monday for the 5th Week in a Row Among Adults 18-49
ABC’s ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ Wins Monday With a Premiere High for the Show
‘The Gong Show’ Surges 33% on Monday to Its Best Adult 18-49 Rating Since June
“Bachelor in Paradise”: L3 = 6.3 million/2.0 rating and L7 = 6.7 million/2.2 rating
“The Gong Show”: L3 = 3.3 million/0.9 rating and L7 = 3.4 million/0.9 rating
Live + Same Day Results:
ABC Monday Prime (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 4.3 million and 1.3/5 in AD18-49):
With winning performances from the season premiere of “Bachelor in Paradise” and a special airing of “The Gong Show,” ABC led Monday in Adults 18-49 (1.3/5), taking first place on the evening for the 5th consecutive week. The season premiere of “Bachelor in Paradise” finished as Monday’s No. 1 TV program across all key Adult demos (AD18-34/AD18-49/AD25-54).
“Bachelor in Paradise” (8:00-10:00 p.m. – 5.0 million and 1.5/6 in AD18-49):
From 8:00-10:00 p.m., ABC’s “Bachelor in Paradise” beat out NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” in the 2-hour time slot by 7% in Adults 18-49 (1.5/6 vs. 1.4/5) and nearly doubled the NBC unscripted series in Adults 18-34 (+86% – 1.3/7 vs. 0.7/4).
- “Bachelor in Paradise” grew over its year-ago opener (on 8/8/16) by 11% in Total Viewers (5.0 million vs. 4.5 million) and by 7% in Adults 18-49 (1.5/6 vs. 1.4/5), marking a season premiere high with young adults.
“The Gong Show” (10:00-11:00 p.m. – 2.9 million and 0.8/3 in AD18-49):
At 10:00 p.m., ABC’s “The Gong Show” ranked No. 1 in Adults 18-49 (tied w/ NBC’s “Midnight, Texas”) and shot up by strong double digits from its most recent airing on Thursday (on 8/3/17) in Total Viewers (+26% – 2.9 million vs. 2.3 million) and Adults 18-49 (+33% – 0.8/3 vs. 0.6/2), topping its last 5 telecasts with young adults – since 6/29/17.
Projections Rationale:
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affilaite Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/14/17.
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ABC’s ‘The Story of Diana’ Wins Viewers for the 2nd Night in a Row
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC’s ‘The Story of Diana’ Wins Viewers for the 2nd Night in a Row
“The Story of Diana”: L3 = 6.8 million/1.1 rating and L7 = 7.0 million/1.2 rating
Live + Same Day Results:
Please Note: ABC’s Thursday lineup was preempted for local pre-season NFL coverage in 9.7% of the U.S.
“The Story of Diana – Part 2” (9:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.0 million and 1.0/4 in AD18-49):
Building on its lead-in at 9:00 p.m. (+76%/+43%) and growing throughout its telecast, “The Story of Diana” made ABC the most watched network in its 2-hour time period for the 2nd night in a row(6.0 million) against stiff competition, including the premiere of NBC’s “SNL: Weekend Update” and CBS’ “Big Brother.” From its first hour to second hour, part 2 of “The Story of Diana” gained 5% in viewers (5.8 million to 6.1 million) and 10% in Adults 18-49 (1.0/4 to 1.1/4) to rank as the No. 1 program in the 10:00 p.m. hour on both measures.
Projections Rationale:
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/10/17.
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ABC’s ‘The Story of Diana’ Opens at No. 1 in Its Slot With the Net’s Top Summertime Audience Since June 2009
Quick Take for Wednesday, August 9, 2017
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC’s ‘The Story of Diana’ Opens at No. 1 in Its Time Period in Viewers, Drawing The Net’s Top Non-Sports Summertime Audience in the Slot Since June 2009
“The Story of Diana”: L3 = 6.9 million/1.2 rating and L7 = 7.2 million/1.2 rating
Live + Same Day Results:
“The Story of Diana – Part 1” (9:00-11:00 p.m. – 6.1 million and 1.0/4 in AD18-49):
Surging over its lead-in on Wednesday at 9:00 p.m. (+91%/+25%), the opening night of “The Story of Diana” made ABC the most watched network in the 2-hour slot(6.1 million) against NBC’s “America’s Got Talent” and comedy finales, and nearly tied for No. 1 with Adults 18-49 (1.0/4 vs. 1.1/5). The 2-night ABC documentary event marks the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s tragic passing at 36 years old. From its first hour to second hour, “The Story of Diana” shot up by nearly 1.0 million viewers (5.7 million to 6.6 million) and dominated the 10 o’clock hour in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49.
- Part 1 of “The Story of Diana” delivered ABC’s biggest overall non-sports oriented summertime audience in the 2-hour slot in 9 summers – since 6/10/09.
Editors please note: Part 2 of ABC’s “The Story of Diana” airs tonight, Thursday, 8/10/17, from 9:00-11:00 p.m.
Projections Rationale:
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/9/17.
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ABC’s ‘The View’ Outperforms CBS’ ‘The Talk’ in All Key Target Demos, Scoring Its Largest Overall Viewer Lead in 9 Weeks
For Week of July 31, 2017
ABC’s ‘The View’ Outperforms CBS’ ‘The Talk’ in All Key Target Demos,
Scoring Its Largest Overall Viewer Lead in 9 Weeks
Scoring Its Largest Overall Viewer Lead in 9 Weeks
Week to Week, ‘The View’ Improves in Total Viewers, Drawing Its Largest Overall Audience in Nearly 4 Months
Year to Year, ‘The View’ Sees Gains in Total Viewers
Season to Date, ‘The View’ Posts Gains in Total Viewers,
Marking Its Most Watched Season in 3 Years,
Standing as the Only Broadcast Daytime Show to Grow Its Audience From Last Season
Marking Its Most Watched Season in 3 Years,
Standing as the Only Broadcast Daytime Show to Grow Its Audience From Last Season
“The View” improved over the previous week in Total Viewers (+1% – 2.663 million vs. 2.644 million), drawing its largest overall audience in nearly 4 months – since w/o 4/3/17.
“The View” also saw gains year to year in Total Viewers (+1% – 2.663 million vs. 2.648 million for w/o 8/1/16).
Season to date, “The View” is posting gains compared to the same point last season in Total Viewers (+2% – 2.815 million vs. 2.758 million), marking its most watched season in 3 years – since the 2013-14 season. “The View” also stands as the only broadcast daytime show to grow its overall audience from last season.
In addition, “The View” leads CBS’ “The Talk” in Total Viewers (+187,000 – 2.815 million vs. 2.628 million), Women 25-54 (+55,000 – 519,000 vs. 464,000) and Women 18-49 (+52,000 – 373,000 vs. 321,000), delivering its largest Women 25-54 advantage in 4 years – since the 2012-13 season.
Week of July 31, 2017:
PROGRAM AVERAGES TOTAL VIEWERS W25-54(000)/Rtg W18-49(000)/Rtg
ABC “THE VIEW” 2,663,000 426,000/0.7 296,000/0.5
CBS “THE TALK” 2,330,000 379,000/0.6 263,000/0.4
Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Women 25-54 and Women 18-49 Live + SD weeks of 7/31/17, 7/24/17 and 8/1/16. Most Current: 2016-2017 Season (NNTV – 9/19/16 – 8/6/17) and 2015-2016 Season (Galaxy Explorer – 9/21/15 – 8/1/16). Averages based on regular telecasts.
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ABC Dominates Monday With ‘The Bachelorette’ Finale Spiking 40% to a Season High
Quick Take for Monday, August 7, 2017
(Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings)
ABC Wins Monday With ‘The Bachelorette’ Finale Spiking 40% to a Season High
“The Bachelorette”: L3 = 9.1 million/2.8 rating and L7 = 9.6 million/3.0 rating
Live + Same Day Results:
ABC Monday Prime (8:00-11:00 p.m. – 7.5 million and 2.1/8 in AD18-49):
Winning all 6 half-hours of the night with “The Bachelorette” 3-hour season finale, ABC dominated Monday over runner-up NBC by 44% in Total Viewers (7.5 million vs. 5.2 million) and by 62% in Adults 18-49 (2.1/8 vs. 1.3/5), leading the evening for the 3rd week in a row. “The Bachelorette” finished as Monday’s No. 1 TV program in Total Viewers and Adults 18-49, leading the night for the 4th week runningamong young adults.
- ABC scored its highest-rated Monday with entertainment programming in nearly 5 monthsamong Adults 18-49 – since 3/13/17.
- ABC’s “The Bachelorette” (7.5 million and 2.1/8 from 8:00-11:00 p.m.) outdelivered the No. 2 TV program on the night by season-best margins, topping NBC’s “American Ninja Warrior” (6.2 million and 1.5/6 from 8:00-10:00 p.m.) by 19% in Total Viewers and 40% in Adults 18-49. “The Bachelorette” finale peaked with 7.9 million viewers and a 2.2/8 in Adults 18-49 from 10:00-10:30 p.m.
- Spiking week to week in Total Viewers (+29%) and Adults 18-49 (+40%), “The Bachelorette” closed out with season highson both measures.
Projections Rationale:
Lifts vs. L+SD are based on the 2016-17 season for premiere telecast or an average for originals (excluding the premiere).
Returning shows: Profile based on same show (either premiere or averages for originals).
New Series: Based on similar series.
Source: The Nielsen Company, Fast Affiliate Live + Same Day Ratings, 8/7/17.
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ABC’s ‘The View’ Leads ‘The Talk’ in All Key Target Demos, Leading the CBS Program by Its Overall Viewer Advantage in 8 Weeks
Ratings Report for ABC’s ‘The View’
For Week of July 24, 2017
ABC’s ‘The View’ Leads ‘The Talk’ in All Key Target Demos, Leading the CBS Program By Its Overall Viewer Advantage in 8 Weeks
Week to Week, ‘The View’ Sees Increases Across the Board, Scoring Its Strongest Numbers in Total Viewers and Women 25-54 in 6 Weeks
Season to Date, ‘The View’ Posts Gains in Total Viewers,
Marking Its Most Watched Season in 3 Years,
Standing as the Only Broadcast Daytime Show to Grow
Marking Its Most Watched Season in 3 Years,
Standing as the Only Broadcast Daytime Show to Grow
Women 18-49 during the week of July 24, 2017, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “The View” beat CBS’ “The Talk” (2.389 million, 385,000 and 274,000, respectively) in Total Viewers (+255,000), Women 25-54 (+56,000) and Women 18-49 (+44,000), leading the CBS program by its overall viewer advantage in 8 weeks – since 5/29/17.
“The View” saw week-to-week increases (2.590 million, 403,000 and 295,000, respectively, for w/o 7/17/17) in Total Viewers (+2%), Women 25-54 (+9%) and Women 18-49 (+8%), scoring its strongest numbers in Total Viewers and Women 25-54 in 6 weeks – since w/o 6/12/17.
Season to date, “The View” is posting gains compared to the same point last season in Total Viewers (+2% – 2.816 million vs. 2.760 million), marking its most watched season in 3 years – since the 2013-14 season. “The View” also stands as the only broadcast daytime show to grow its overall audience from last season.
In addition, “The View” leads CBS’ “The Talk” in Total Viewers (+182,000 – 2.816 million vs. 2.634 million), Women 25-54 (+55,000 – 521,000 vs. 466,000) and Women 18-49 (+53,000 – 375,000 vs. 322,000), delivering its largest Women 25-54 advantage in 4 years – since the 2012-13 season.
Week of July 24, 2017:
PROGRAM AVERAGES TOTAL VIEWERS W25-54(000)/Rtg W18-49(000)/Rtg
ABC “THE VIEW” 2,644,000 441,000/0.7 318,000/0.5
CBS “THE TALK” 2,389,000 385,000/0.6 274,000/0.4
Source: The Nielsen Company, NTI Total Viewers, Women 25-54 and Women 18-49 Live + SD weeks of 7/24/17, 7/17/17 and 7/25/16. Most Current: 2016-2017 Season (NNTV – 9/19/16 – 7/30/17) and 2015-2016 Season (Galaxy Explorer – 9/21/15 – 7/31/16). Averages based on regular telecasts.
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