Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Fox Ratings

FOX Sports Scores Sixth Consecutive Primetime Win with World Series Game 5 Clincher
FOX Sports spins the numbers for Sunday, October 28.
[via press release from FOX Sports] FOX SPORTS SCORES SIXTH CONSECUTIVE PRIMETIME WIN WITH WORLD SERIES GAME 5 CLINCHER

Red Sox Dominant Victory Delivers 18,452,000 Viewers across FOX Broadcast Network, FOX Deportes and FOX Sports Streaming Platforms

FOX Deportes and FOX Digital Enjoy World Series Growth
LOS ANGELES - The Boston Red Sox World Series clinching 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on FOX Sunday night delivered an average audience of 17,635,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Media Research. The viewership number projects to lift the FOX broadcast network atop the primetime rankings for the sixth evening in a row, the second time the network has accomplished the feat in network history.

On FOX, the decisive Game 5 matchup edged Game 5 of the 2015 Series between the Kansas City Royals and New York Mets, the last time a World Series ended in five games (17,635,000 vs. 17,206,000). Boston's victory scored 18,452,000 viewers across FOX, FOX Deportes and FOX Sports streaming platforms.

Last night's game, which peaked on FOX at 21,753,000 viewers, is the best performance for a primetime telecast of the broadcast season. This marks FOX's fifth primetime win out of five games for the World Series.

FOX Deportes delivered 577,000 viewers for Game 5, up +16% from last year's Game 5, and second only in network history to 2017's Houston Astros' Game 7 win over the Dodgers (778,000). The game peaked on FOX Deportes at 743,000 viewers.

On FOX Sports streaming platforms, Game 5 was the fourth-most-streamed game in World Series history, garnering an average-minute audience of 240,000, up +40% from 2017's Game 5 (172,000). While this year's series was limited to five games, the overall average-minute audience of 198,000 is up +9% from 2017's seven-game average of 182,000.

ABOUT FOX SPORTS
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing 21st Century Fox's wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, FOX Sports includes ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing partnerships. FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Broadcasting Company; FS1, FS2; FOX Sports Regional Networks, their affiliated regional web sites and national programming; FOX Soccer Plus; FOX Deportes and FOX College Sports. FOX Sports also encompasses FOX Sports Digital, which includes FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX Sports GO. Also included in the Group are FOX's interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and BTN 2Go, as well as a licensing agreement that establish the FOX Sports Radio Network. 


“LAST MAN STANDING,” “THE COOL KIDS” AND “HELL’S KITCHEN” DRIVE FOX TO ITS MOST-WATCHED FRIDAY IN A DECADE AND HIGHEST-RATED PREMIERE WEEK FRIDAY IN SEVEN YEARS IN 3-DAY VIEWING


 LAST MAN STANDING’s 11.5 Million Multi-Platform Viewers Mark FOX’s
Most-Watched Friday Entertainment Telecast in 18 Years

THE COOL KIDS Posts Broadcast’s Most-Watched Friday Comedy Debut
in Six Years, with 9.3 Million Multi-Platform Viewers
  
FOX Wins Three Consecutive Nights During Premiere Week
for First Time in Network History



The Friday, September 28th, premieres of LAST MAN STANDING and THE COOL KIDS and return of HELL’S KITCHEN delivered FOX its most-watched Friday with entertainment in a decade and highest-rated Premiere Week Friday in seven years in 3-Day delayed viewing.  In winning the night, FOX won three consecutive nights during Premiere Week – Wednesday, Thursday and Friday -- for the first time in its history.



Giving FOX its most-watched Friday entertainment telecast in nearly 18 years, LAST MAN STANDING grew to 11.5 million viewers in 3-Day multi-platform viewing, making it the network’s most-watched comedy on any night in seven years (excluding NFL nights) and more than double than any FOX live-action comedy telecast last season.  In Live + 3 Day ratings, LAST MAN STANDING’s 2.5/14 L3 is up +56% from its Season Six season debut and marks its highest Friday rating ever.

LAST MAN STANDING out-rates every Premiere Week comedy (tied with Young Sheldon, excluding Big Bang Theory), making FOX the only network to have both a comedy (LAST MAN STANDING) and drama (9-1-1, EMPIRE) post at least a 2.5 L3 rating during Premiere Week.

The series premiere of THE COOL KIDS grew to 9.3 million viewers in 3-Day multi-platform viewing, making it broadcast’s most-watched Friday comedy debut in six years.  It’s also FOX’s most-watched comedy launch in seven years since “New Girl” in 2011 and exceeds any FOX comedy telecast last season in multi-platform viewing.  THE COOL KIDS delivered a 2.0/10 L3 rating among Adults 18-49.  Its streaming audience of 652,000 viewers is FOX’s best comedy debut in three years.

All three of FOX’s new comedies premiered higher than any competitive freshman or rebooted comedy series in L3, with LAST MAN STANDING (2.5/14 L3) ranking #1 and THE COOL KIDS (2.0/10 L3) and REL (2.0/8 L3) tied for #2.

The Season 18 premiere of HELL’S KITCHEN registered a 1.3/7 L3 rating, up +8% vs. its premiere last season, and 4.5 million multi-platform viewers (+7%).

All-new episodes of LAST MAN STANDING (8:00-8:30 PM ET/PT), THE COOL KIDS (8:30-9:00 PM ET/PT) and HELL’S KITCHEN (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) air this Friday, Oct. 5 on FOX.



LAST MAN STANDING is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The series was created by Jack Burditt. Kevin Abbott, Matt Berry, Kevin Hench, Ed Yeagher, Tim Allen, Marty Adelstein, Shawn Levy, Becky Clements, Richard Baker and Rick Messina are executive producers. Abbott serves as the series’ showrunner. “Like” LAST MAN STANDING on Facebook at OfficialLastManStanding. Follow the series on Twitter @LastManStanding and join the discussion using #LastManStanding. See photos and videos on Instagram @LastManStanding. 



THE COOL KIDS is produced by 20th Century Fox Television, in association with FX Productions and 3 Arts Entertainment. Charlie Day, Patrick Walsh (“Living Biblically,” “2 Broke Girls”) and Nick Frenkel (“The Mick,” “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”) are executive producers. Emmy Award winner Don Scardino (“30 Rock,” “2 Broke Girls”) directed the pilot. “Like” THE COOL KIDS on Facebook at TheCoolKidsFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @TheCoolKidsFOX and join the discussion using #TheCoolKids. See photos and videos on Instagram @TheCoolKidsFox.



HELL’S KITCHEN is produced by ITV Entertainment in association with A. Smith & Co. Productions, Inc. Arthur Smith, Kent Weed, Gordon Ramsay, Kenny Rosen and David Eilenberg serve as executive producers. “Like” HELL’S KITCHEN on Facebook at facebook.com/hellskitchen. Follow the series on Twitter @hellskitchenfox, and follow Ramsay at @GordonRamsay. 

 "9-1-1" Opens Second Season with Series Highs
FOX further spins the numbers for Sunday, September 23.
[via press release from FOX] FOX L7 RATINGS: 9-1-1 OPENS SECOND SEASON WITH SERIES HIGHS

In Live + 7 Day ratings, the Sunday, September 23rd, Season Two premiere of FOX's hit drama 9-1-1 posted series high ratings and 7-Day Multi-Platform viewers, ranking as the week's #1 entertainment program and giving FOX its most-watched entertainment program in nearly two years.

· 9-1-1 opened its second season with a series high 3.6/15 L7 among Adults 18-49, gaining +13%, over its prior high in the demo, and +20% over its series premiere in January.

· 9-1-1 ranked as the #1 entertainment program of the week, holding a +29% advantage over #2 America's Got Talent's Tuesday finale (2.8/13 L7), and was broadcast's highest-rated drama telecast since last season's finale of This Is Us.

· It averaged a series best 15.0 million 7-Day Multi-Platform Viewers, up +17% over its prior series high and +28% from premiere.
· 9-1-1's return marks FOX's most-watched entertainment program in almost two years (excludes post-Super Bowl).
· Moreover, 9-1-1's return marks FOX's most-watched Sunday telecast since the Season 10 premiere of "The X-Files" in 2016 (excludes post-Super Bowl episodes).
· Its total 7-day streaming audience from Hulu and FOX amounted to 1.6 million Total Viewers, delivering its most-streamed episode on these platforms.

 FOX Wins Fourth Straight Wednesday of Premiere Week
FOX further spins the numbers for Wednesday, September 26.
[via press release from FOX] FOX L3 RATINGS: FOX WINS FOURTH STRAIGHT WEDNESDAY OF PREMIERE WEEK

The returns of EMPIRE and STAR delivered their most-watched episode since their Spring premiere's last season. Driven by EMPIRE and STAR, FOX won the night, marking the fourth straight Wednesday of Premiere Week the network has won. EMPIRE was the #1 program of the night. FOX's Live + 3 Day ratings highlights for Wednesday, September 26th, are as follows:
· FOX Wednesday (2.2/10 L3) was the night's #1 network, marking the fourth consecutive year that FOX has won Wednesday of premiere week.

· EMPIRE AND STAR ranked as the top two broadcast dramas of the night.
· EMPIRE was the night's #1 program, posting a 2.5/11 L3, +32% vs. Live + Same Day, and 8.5 million 3-Day Multi-platform viewers, it's most-watched telecast since it's Spring premiere in March last season and +39% vs. L+SD.

· EMPIRE garnered 856,000 total 3-day streaming average audience from Hulu and FOX NOW, +12% above last season's premiere.

· STAR delivered a 1.8/8 L3 (+20% from L+SD) and 6.2 million viewers (+35%), also delivering its most-watched telecast since last Spring's premiere.

· Its total 3-day streaming average audience from Hulu and FOX NOW amounted to 586,000, making STAR's third season premiere its most-streamed telecast of the series.


 "Lethal Weapon" Posts Its Highest Lift Ever, Tops All Broadcast Shows for the Night
FOX further spins the numbers for Monday, September 24 and Tuesday, September 25.
[via press release from FOX] FOX PREMIERE WEEK L3 RATINGS: LETHAL WEAPON POSTS ITS HIGHEST LIFT EVER, TOPS ALL BROADCAST SHOWS FOR THE NIGHT

On Tuesday, LETHAL WEAPON posted its best lift ever -- +63% -- from Live + Same Day, topping all broadcast shows for the night. On Monday, 9-1-1's time period premiere and Season Two premiere of THE RESIDENT combined to deliver FOX's most-watched Fall Monday in four years. 9-1-1 grew to a 2.5/9 L3 and 10.8 Million viewers in 3-Day Total Multi-Platform Average Audience, a +64% increase from L+SD. THE RESIDENT averaged 7.8 million viewers, a lift of +59% from L+SD.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
· LETHAL WEAPON'S season three premiere (1.3/5 L3) posted a series high +63% lift from L+SD, marking the largest percentage gain of the night for a broadcast program. Versus its Season Two finale, LETHAL WEAPON was up +8%.
· Its 6.0 million 3-day Total Multi-Platform Average Audience, up +76% from L+SD, also marked a series high lift.
· Across platforms, LETHAL WEAPON outperformed last season's finale by +15% and last year's Tuesday 9pm time period by +54% Total 3-Day streaming average.
· THE GIFTED'S season two opener delivered a 1.2/6 A18-49 rating in L3, up +33% from L+SD, and 4.1 million viewers, +58% from L+SD.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
· 9-1-1 delivered 10.8 million 3-Day Total Multi-Platform Average viewers, up +64% vs. L+SD and +3% from its series debut.
· Across Hulu and FOX NOW, 9-1-1 totaled 1.0 million viewers, retaining 91% of its post-NFL season opener's streaming audience.
· THE RESIDENT averaged 7.8 million 3-Day Total Multi-Platform Average Audience , a lift of +59% from L+SD, and tying a series best in multi-platform viewing (excluding its post-NFC Championship debut).
· THE RESIDENT returned +11% above last season's time period premiere and +10% above its Season One finale.
· Its 790,000 viewers on Hulu and FOX NOW mark a series high and is up +18% from its series debut and +56% from last season's time period premiere.
FOX L3 SUMMARY
A18-49 P2+ (000)
FOX Program Ind Date Time Dur L+3 L+SD L+3 vs. L+SD L+3 L+SD L+3 vs. L+SD
GIFTED, THE P 09/25/18 Tue 8:00 PM 60 1.2 /6 0.9 /4 +33% 3,765 2,585 +46%
LETHAL WEAPON P 09/25/18 Tue 9:00 PM 60 1.3 /5 0.8 /3 +63% 5,613 3,434 +63% 

"9-1-1" and "The Resident" Deliver FOX's Most Watched Fall Monday in Four Years
FOX further spins the numbers for Monday, September 24.
[via press release from FOX] FOX LIVE+3 RATINGS: "9-1-1" and "THE RESIDENT" Deliver FOX's Most Watched Fall Monday in Four Years
9-1-1's time period premiere and Season Two premiere of THE RESIDENT combined to deliver FOX's most-watched Fall Monday in four years. From Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, 9-1-1 grew to a 2.5/9 and 9.8 million viewers, a +56% and +48% lift respectively from Live + Same Day. 9-1-1 also easily ranked as the #1 entertainment program in the 9 PM hour with a +47% advantage over Magnum P.I.
THE RESIDENT was up +7% compared to last season's Monday time period premiere (1.5/5 L3, 1/22/18) and saw gains of +45% and +43% respectively from Live + Same Day with a 1.6/7 and 7.0 million viewers.
The Resident (Season 2 Premiere): 1.6/7 L3
9-1-1 (Time Period Premiere): 2.5/9 L3
· 9-1-1 marked FOX's highest rated and most watched Monday telecast in over two and a half years (since The X-Files, 3.3/11 L3, 10.1 mil, 2/22/16).
· 9-1-1 easily ranked as the #1 entertainment program in the 9p hour with a +47% advantage over CBS' Magnum P.I.
· FOX delivered its most watched Fall Monday in four years (since 9/29/14, 8.9 mil)
· THE RESIDENT was up +7% compared to last season's Monday time period premiere (1.5/5 L3, 1/22/18). The drama posted its highest-rated and most watched telecast since 2/5/18 (1.7/6 L3, 7.1 mil). 























“9-1-1” SEASON TWO PREMIERE POSTS SERIES HIGHS, WITH 13.8 MILLION 3-DAY MULTI-PLATFORM VIEWERS AND 3.4 L3 RATING AMONG ADULTS 18-49

Hit Drama from Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear Ranks
as Week’s #1 Entertainment Program
The September 23rd Season Two premiere of FOX’s #1 show, 9-1-1, posted a series best 13.8 million 3-Day multi-platform viewers, the network’s most-watched entertainment program in two years (excluding post-Super Bowl) and a +41% lift from Live+ Same Day. Compared to its series premiere, 9-1-1 registered a +31% jump among total multi-platform viewers.

Among Adults 18-49, 9-1-1 ranked as the week’s #1 entertainment program, posting a series high 3.4/14 Live+3 Day rating, up +26% from its Season One debut and +31% from L+SD, according to Nielsen.  Season-to-date, 9-1-1 is the only returning program to premiere at a series high.

From Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, 9-1-1 also ranked as broadcast’s highest-rated drama since “This Is Us’” season finale in March.

Across FOX NOW and Hulu, 9-1-1’s 3-day streaming averaged 1.1 million viewers, up +57% from its series premiere.

9-1-1 explores the high-pressure experiences of police officers, firefighters and dispatchers who are thrust into the most frightening, shocking and heart-stopping situations. These emergency responders must try to balance saving those who are at their most vulnerable with solving the problems in their own lives. The provocative series stars Angela Bassett, Peter Krause and Golden Globe nominee Jennifer Love Hewitt (“The Client List,” “Ghost Whisperer”). Additionally, Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, Rockmond Dunbar and Ryan Guzman (“Notorious,” “Heroes Reborn”) are featured in series regular roles.

9-1-1 airs Mondays (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX and full episodes are available next-day on FOX NOW and Hulu. In the all-new “Help Is Not Coming” episode, airing Monday, Oct. 1, the first responders continue to deal with the fallout of a massive earthquake and its deadly aftershocks. Athena (Bassett) tries to keep the peace as Bobby (Krause) and team continue to rescue victims from a collapsing high-rise hotel, both under the rubble and high above the ground. Maddie’s (Hewitt) first day on the job involves helping a pregnant couple deliver their baby safely.

9-1-1 is produced by 20th Century Fox Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television and Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear are creators, executive producers and writers on the series. Bradley Buecker is an executive producer and directed the series premiere. Alexis Martin Woodall also serves as an executive producer. Angela Bassett is a co-executive producer.
























































“REL” DEBUTS AS #1 SCRIPTED SERIES OF WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 3

MULTI-CAM COMEDY GROWS TO 6.1 MILLION VIEWERS IN 3-DAY MULTI-PLATFORM, DELIVERING FOX’S MOST-WATCHED AND
HIGHEST-RATED COMEDY LAUNCH SINCE JANUARY 2017
The Sunday, September 9th premiere of FOX’s new comedy, REL, posted a 2.0/8 Live+3 Day rating, launching as the week’s #1 scripted series and the night’s #1-tie entertainment program.  REL grew to 6.1 million viewers in 3-Day multi-platform, delivering the network’s most-watched and highest-rated comedy debut since “The Mick” on January 1, 2017.  In addition, REL posted FOX’s strongest 3-Day Total Multi-Platform audience since the Season Four finale of EMPIRE in May.
In addition, as part of its “Early RELease,” during which the series premiere episode was made available via on-demand and social media, REL delivered nearly 500,000 views on Twitter and YouTube. 
Inspired by the life of Lil Rel Howery (“Get Out,” “Insecure,” “The Carmichael Show”), REL is a multi-camera comedy starring Howery as a recently divorced husband and father who makes a fresh start on the West Side of Chicago, with the help of his best friend and unfiltered sounding board, BRITTANY (Jessica “Jess Hilarious” Moore, “Wild ’N Out”); his wayward younger brother, NAT (Jordan L. Jones, “NCIS: Los Angeles”); and his old-school DAD (Sinbad, “A Different World,” “Jingle All The Way”).
REL will make its time period premiere on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 9:30 PM ET/PT.
REL is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. Jerrod Carmichael (“The Carmichael Show”), Mike Scully (“The Carmichael Show,” THE SIMPSONS), Howery, Josh Rabinowitz (“The Carmichael Show,” “Broad City”) and Kevin Barnett (“The Carmichael Show,” “Broad City”) are executive producers. Gerry Cohen (“The Carmichael Show,” “Married with Children”) directed the pilot.

FOX’S “9-1-1” TO WRAP FIRST SEASON AS WEDNESDAY NIGHT’S #1 PROGRAM

HIT DRAMA FROM RYAN MURPHY, BRAD FALCHUK AND TIM MINEAR RANKS
AS FOX’S MOST-WATCHED SHOW, WITH 14.3 MILLION VIEWERS

Season One Finale Airs Tonight
This evening, FOX’s new hit series 9-1-1 is set to wrap its first season as Wednesday’s #1 program among Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34. From Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, and already renewed for a second season, the series is averaging a 3.0/11 L7, ranking as FOX’s highest-rated show since the launch of EMPIRE. Additionally, 9-1-1 ranks as the season’s #2 new drama. With 14.3 million multi-platform viewers, marking a +128% lift from Live + Same Day, it is the network’s most-watched show this season and delivers FOX’s largest non-linear audience for a new drama series since Season One of EMPIRE.

9-1-1 season highlights include:


  • Since its January debut, 9-1-1 ranks as Wednesday’s #1 program among Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-34.






  • 9-1-1 has ranked as the night’s #1 series among Adults 18-49 six out of the seven weeks it has aired and among Adults 18-34 every week it has aired.






  • 9-1-1 is FOX’s highest-rated new series since the launch of EMPIRE among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Total Viewers.






  • To date, 9-1-1 earns a Total Multi-Platform average audience of 14.3 million viewers, with a +128% lift from Live + Same Day, making it FOX’s most-watched show.





  • 9-1-1 delivers FOX's largest non-linear audience for a new drama series since Season One of EMPIRE.






  • Season-to-date, among the season’s new dramas, 9-1-1 ranks #2 among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Total Viewers.






  • Among African-Americans, 9-1-1 ranks as the season’s #1 new scripted series among Adults 18-49.





In tonight’s Season One finale, "A Whole New You," airing 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT on FOX, the first responders take calls to help an unusual domestic disturbance, a "death" at a psychic's and a horrific motorcycle crash. Meanwhile, Bobby (Peter Krause) dips his toe into the dating pool, Abby (Connie Britton) takes a walk down memory lane, Buck (Oliver Stark) is confronted by his past actions and Athena (Angela Bassett) tries to start her new life.








9-1-1 is produced by 20th Century Fox Television in association with Ryan Murphy Television and Brad Falchuk Teley-Vision. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear are creators, executive producers and writers on the series. Bradley Buecker is an executive producer and directed the series premiere. Alexis Martin Woodall and Angela Bassett serve as executive producers.

FOX KICKS OFF 2018 AS #1 NETWORK

Midseason Launches of 9-1-1, THE RESIDENT, LA TO VEGAS
and THE FOUR: BATTLE FOR STARDOM Propel Network to #1 Among Key Demos
FOX has kicked off 2018 as the #1 network among Adults 18-49, Adults 18-34 and Teens. Driven by the midseason launches of new series 9-1-1, THE RESIDENT, LA TO VEGAS and THE FOUR: BATTLE FOR STARDOM, FOX ranks #1 (2.3/8) among Adults 18-49 in most current data for the month of January and is the only major network to increase (+15%) from the same period last year.  Season-to-date (9/25/17-1/21/18), FOX ranks #2, averaging a 1.9/7 in the demo.

FOX has four of the Top Five new dramas of the 2017-18 season: 9-1-1 (3.0/11 L7), THE RESIDENT (2.6/9 L7), THE ORVILLE (2.3/8 L7) and THE GIFTED (2.0/7 L7).  In addition, the network claims two of the season’s Top Three new comedies: #2 GHOSTED (1.6/5 L7) and #3 LA TO VEGAS (1.5/6 L7).  Across social media, unscripted hit THE FOUR: BATTLE FOR STARDOM ranks as the #1 social new TV series this season.   

FOX midseason premiere highlights include:


  • 9-1-1 has been Wednesday’s #1 show for four consecutive weeks.  It premiered to a 3.0/11 in L7 A18-49, as well as grew to 14.7 million viewers in 7-Day multi-platform viewing (including its encore). Already renewed for a second season, 9-1-1 averages a 3.0/11 in L7 A18-49 and 12.6 million in Total Multi-Platform, a lift of +103% from L+SD. Season-to-date in L7, 9-1-1 ranks as the #1 drama on Wednesdays (tied with EMPIRE). From Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Tim Minear, 9-1-1 stars Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Connie Britton, Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi and Rockmond Dunbar.  An all-new episode of 9-1-1 airs Wednesday, Feb. 7 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.


  • THE RESIDENT’s series premiere on Sunday, Jan. 21, posted a 3.4/12 L7 and ranked as #1 entertainment program of the night.  Its debut reached a multi-platform average audience of 12.4 million viewers and, including its encore, 14.8 million viewers. THE RESIDENT’s Monday, Jan. 22, time period premiere delivered a 1.8/6 L7, ranking as the night’s #2 drama (up +20% from its LUCIFER lead-in) and a 7-day Total Multi-Platform Average Audience of 8.3 million viewers. Starring Matt Czuchry, Emily VanCamp, Manish Dayal, Moran Atias, Merrin Dungey, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Melina Kanakaredes and Bruce Greenwood, THE RESIDENT is executive-produced by Amy Holden Jones, Antoine Fuqua, David Boorstein, Oly Obst, Todd Harthan and Phillip Noyce.  An all-new episode of THE RESIDENT airs Monday, Feb. 5 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.


  • THE FOUR: BATTLE FOR STARDOM delivered FOX’s best in-season unscripted launch in nearly four years (1.3/5 L7). It is the #1 social new series this season. In Week Four, it posted a season-high 1.4/5 L3, up +8% from premiere, and 4.4 million viewers, +5%.  It’s averaging a 1.3/5 in L7 A18-49 and delivers 4.5 million Total Multi-Platform viewers, a +27% lift from L+SD. THE FOUR: BATTLE FOR STARDOM features panelists Sean “Diddy” Combs, DJ Khaled and Meghan Trainor, as well as host Fergie. The season finale of THE FOUR: BATTLE FOR STARDOM airs Thursday, Feb. 8 (8:00-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.
•    LA TO VEGAS posted a 1.7/6 L7 in its premiere -- FOX’s highest rating for a Tuesday comedy telecast in nearly a year. LA TO VEGAS averages a 1.5/6 in L7 A18-49 and 5.7 million in Total Multi-Platform, a +85% lift from L+SD. LA TO VEGAS stars Dylan McDermott, Kim Matula, Ed Weeks, Nathan Lee Graham, Olivia Macklin and Peter Stormare, and is from executive producers Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Lon Zimmet and Steve Levitan.  An all-new episode of LA TO VEGAS airs Tuesday, Feb. 6 (9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

•    FOX SUNDAY: FOX has posted Sunday’s top seven highest-rated scripted telecasts in January, including: THE SIMPSONS (1/14/18: 3.5/12 L7); THE RESIDENT (1/21/18: 3.4/12 L7); THE SIMPSONS (1/7/18: 3.1/10 L7); BOB’S BURGERS (1/14/18: 2.6/9 L7); FAMILY GUY (1/14/18: 2.2/8 L7; FAMILY GUY (1/7/18: 2.2/7 L7); and GHOSTED (1/7/18: 1.9/6 L7).  
  • On Sunday, Jan. 14, BOB’S BURGERS (2.6/9 L7) delivered its highest ratings in over four years and posted an impressive +44% increase from its last original (1.8/6 L7, 12/10/17).  Both THE SIMPSONS (3.5/12 L7) and THE LAST MAN ON EARTH (1.6/6 L7) delivered their highest ratings in over a year and FAMILY GUY (2.2/8 L7) matched its season high.
    •    LETHAL WEAPON, averaging a 1.7/7 L7 and 8.5 million multi-platform viewers (+103% vs. L+SD), posted a season high 1.8/7 L7 rating in its Jan. 15 telecast. Starring Damon Wayans and Clayne Crawford, the series is executive-produced by Matt Miller, Dan Lin, Jennifer Gwartz and McG.  An all-new episode of LETHAL WEAPON airs Tuesday, Feb. 6 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.


“THE ORVILLE” PREMIERE MARKS FOX’S MOST-WATCHED AND HIGHEST-RATED SERIES LAUNCH SINCE 2015


New Space Adventure Series from Seth MacFarlane Draws 14.5 Million Viewers

in Live + 35 Day Performance, +71% from Live + Same Day, and

3.9/13 L35 Rating among Adults 18-49, Gaining +44% vs. L+SD



THE ORVILLE Becomes Fifth FOX Series from Seth MacFarlane

to Debut to More than 10 Million Viewers


The Sunday, Sept. 10, premiere of THE ORVILLE, FOX’s new space adventure series created by and starring Seth MacFarlane, delivered a Live + 35 Day multi-platform audience of 14.5 million viewers, marking a +71% lift from Live + Same Day, and a 3.9/13 L35 rating among Adults 18-49, gaining +44% vs. L+SD (2.7/9), according to Nielsen. The program’s debut marks the network’s most-watched and highest-rated debut since the 2015 launch of EMPIRE*.



THE ORVILLE’s 35-day non-linear audience of 2.6 million viewers also is the network’s largest average audience for a FOX fall drama debut since EMPIRE’s premiere. Moreover, THE ORVILLE is broadcast’s highest-rated scripted series premiere in nearly a year (since 9/21/16, Designated Survivor, 4.8/17 L35*).



THE ORVILLE is FOX’s fifth show from Seth MacFarlane to surpass 10 million total viewers in its premiere, along with “Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey” (11.1 million 35-day total P2+, 3/9/14), “The Cleveland Show” (10.2 million L7 P2+, 9/27/09), “American Dad” (15.2 million P2+, 2/6/05) and FAMILY GUY (22.0 million P2+, 1/31/99).



In the next all-new episode of THE ORVILLE, “Majority Rule,” airing Thursday, Oct. 26 (9:00-10:00 PM ET) on FOX, two Union anthropologists go missing on a planet similar to 21st century Earth, so Ed (MacFarlane) sends a team led by Kelly (Adrianne Palicki) to find them. However, the mission quickly goes awry when they realize the society’s government is completely based on a public voting system to determine punishment.



THE ORVILLE is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The series was created and written by Seth MacFarlane. MacFarlane, Brannon Braga (“Terra Nova”), David A. Goodman (FAMILY GUY), Jason Clark (“Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey,” “Ted”) and Liz Heldens (“Mercy,” “Deception”) serve as executive producers on the series. Jon Favreau (“The Jungle Book,” “Iron Man”) directed the series premiere episode. “Like” THE ORVILLE on Facebook at facebook.com/TheOrville/. Follow the series on Twitter @TheOrville and join the discussion using #TheOrville. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @TheOrville.



*Excluding Super Bowl lead outs.

 "The Gifted" Marks Television's Highest-Rated Fall Debut in Monday 9PM Time Period in Live + 7 Day Ratings in Three Years
FOX further spins the numbers for the week of October 2-8.
[via press release from FOX] "THE GIFTED" MARKS TELEVISION'S HIGHEST-RATED FALL DEBUT IN MONDAY 9PM TIME PERIOD IN LIVE + 7 DAY RATINGS IN THREE YEARS

Family Adventure Series Set in "X-Men" Universe Logs FOX's Best Monday Premiere in Nearly Two Years and Top-Rated Monday Telecast in Year-and-a-Half
THE ORVILLE Delivers +133% Lift from Live + Same Day; BROOKLYN NINE-NINE Posts +117% Gain

THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY and HELL'S KITCHEN Grow from Premiere Week
In Live + 7 Day ratings for the week of October 2nd, FOX's THE GIFTED delivered a 2.8/10 rating, becoming television's highest-rated Fall launch in the Monday 9:00pm time period in three years. THE GIFTED also posted the network's best premiere for the night in nearly two years and top-rated Monday telecast since THE X-FILES event series finale in February 2016.

With a 1.3 ratings point lift (+87%) from Live + Same Day, the all-new family adventure series set within Marvel's "X-Men" universe grew +65% from its LUCIFER lead-in.

FOX's other new drama, THE ORVILLE, averaged a 2.1/8 L7, up 1.2 rating points, or +133%, from L+SD, maintaining its rating for the third consecutive week.

THE ORVILLE and THE GIFTED rank as the No. 2 and No. 3 rated drama debuts of the season.
FOX comedy BROOKLYN NINE-NINE also more than doubled its L+SD rating, while THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY and GHOSTED ranked as the Top Three entertainment programs of Sunday, October 8th. In addition, THE SIMPSONS, FAMILY GUY and HELL'S KITCHEN each grew from Premiere Week.

FOX highlights include:
Monday
· THE GIFTED (2.8/10 L7, up 1.3 ratings points, or 87%, from L+SD) is TV's highest-rated Fall debut in the Monday 9:00pm time period in three years and FOX's highest-rated debut on the night in nearly two years.
· THE GIFTED built on its LUCIFER lead-in by +65% to post FOX's highest rating for a Monday telecast in a year and a half.
· LUCIFER (1.7/6 L7, up +55% from L+SD) returned up one tenth from last season's finale.

Tuesday
· LETHAL WEAPON delivered a 1.7/7 L7, up +55% from L+SD.
· THE MICK's 1.4/5 L7 marks a +56% gain from same day, while BROOKLYN NINE-NINE averaged a 1.3/5 L7, up +117%.

Wednesday
· EMPIRE (3.0/12 L7, up 1.1 ratings points, or +58% from L+SD) ranked as Wednesday's top drama, with a +30% edge over #2 Chicago PD (2.3/9 L7).
· STAR delivered a 2.0/7 L7, marking a +43% lift from L+SD.

Thursday
· THE ORVILLE (2.1/8 L7, up 1.2 rating points, or +133%, from L+SD) held its rating for the third consecutive week since its Thursday time period premiere.
· GOTHAM held steady with a week ago at a 1.6/6 L7, up +78% from same day.

Friday
· HELL'S KITCHEN (1.4/6 L7) grew +8% from the prior week's premiere while lead-out THE EXORCIST held steady with a 0.7/3 L7 (+75% from L+SD).

Sunday
· THE SIMPSONS (2.4/9 L7, +41% from last week), FAMILY GUY (2.1/7 L7, +11% from prior week) and GHOSTED (1.9/7 L7) ranked as the night's Top Three Entertainment programs.
· THE SIMPSONS and FAMILY GUY both posted their highest-rated telecasts since January.
· THE LAST MAN ON EARTH delivered a 1.4/5 L7.

 "The Gifted" Series Premiere Marks Television's Highest-Rated Fall Launch in Monday Time Period in Three Years
FOX further spins the numbers for Monday, October 2.
[via press release from FOX] "THE GIFTED" SERIES PREMIERE MARKS TELEVISION'S HIGHEST-RATED FALL LAUNCH IN MONDAY TIME PERIOD IN THREE YEARS AND FOX'S TOP-RATED AND MOST-WATCHED FALL MONDAY DEBUT SINCE 2014

Family Adventure Series Set in "X-Men" Universe Delivers 2.3/8 Live+3 Day Rating and 7.7 Million 3-Day Multi-Platform Viewers

FOX's THE ORVILLE and THE GIFTED Rank among Top Three Drama Debuts of Season
LUCIFER Season Two Premiere Draws 5.9 Million Viewers

The series premiere of FOX's THE GIFTED marks television's highest-rated Fall launch in the Monday 9:00pm time period in three years and FOX's top-rated and most-watched Fall Monday debut since 2014.

Airing Oct. 2, The GIFTED posted a 2.3/8 Live+3 Day rating among Adults 18-49, television's top-rated Fall Monday 9:00pm debut in three years and also FOX's highest-rating for a Fall Monday launch in three years. In addition, its 2.3/8 marks FOX's highest rating for a Monday telecast in a year-and-a-half. The new family adventure series set in the "X-Men" universe gained +53% from its same day rating, as well as +53% from its LUCIFER lead-in. THE GIFTED (#3) joins FOX's THE ORVILLE (#2) to rank among the Top Three drama debuts of the season.
THE GIFTED delivered 7.7 million 3-Day Total multi-platform viewers, a +57% gain from Live+ Same Day, making its FOX's most-watched Fall Monday debut in three years. Compared to the Fall 2016 averages of GOTHAM and LUCIFER, THE GIFTED was up +43% and +24%, respectively, among total viewers.

The Season Two premiere of LUCIFER drew 5.9 million viewers across platforms, its most-watched episode in eight months, up +51% from same day and +9% vs. its Season Two closer. In Adults 18-49, LUCIFER averaged a 1.5/6 L3 rating, up one-tenth from its Season One finale.
In the next all-new episode of LUCIFER, "The One With The Baby Carrot," airing this Monday, Oct. 9 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, Lucifer (Tom Ellis) removes his wings yet again, and Linda (Rachael Harris) becomes concerned that he is too focused on tracking down the Sinnerman, while neglecting his own well-being. Tensions continue to rise between Lucifer and Chloe (Lauren German), but they realize they must put their differences aside to solve a case in which Lucifer takes a sudden interest. Once Detective Pierce's (Tom Welling) past is revealed though, everyone realizes that the Sinnerman is much more dangerous than they thought.

In the next all-new episode of THE GIFTED, "rX," airing at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT, Blink (Jamie Chung) goes into a state of shock after exerting her powers beyond their limits, and Caitlin (Amy Acker) and Eclipse (Sean Teale) must find a special serum that will help her recover. Meanwhile, Reed (Stephen Moyer) faces some difficult choices when it comes to helping his family, and Polaris (Emma Dumont) runs into trouble.

LUCIFER is produced by Warner Bros. Television, in association with Jerry Bruckheimer Television. The series is based on the characters created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Kieth and Mike Dringenberg for Vertigo from DC Entertainment. The series is executive-produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Jonathan Littman, Joe Henderson, Ildy Modrovich, Sheri Elwood and KristieAnne Reed. "Like" LUCIFER on Facebook at facebook.com/LuciferonFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @LuciferonFOX and join the conversation using #Lucifer. Check out photos and videos on Instagram @LuciferonFOX

THE GIFTED is produced by 20th Century Fox Television in association with Marvel Television. Matt Nix ("Burn Notice"), Bryan Singer (the "X-Men" franchise), Lauren Shuler Donner ("X-Men: Apocalypse," "X-Men: Days of Future Past"), Simon Kinberg ("X-Men: Apocalypse," "X-Men: Days of Future Past") and Marvel's Jeph Loeb and Jim Chory serve as executive producers. Nix, who serves as the series' showrunner, wrote the pilot, which was directed by Singer. "Like" THE GIFTED on Facebook at facebook.com/TheGiftedonFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @TheGiftedonFOX and join the discussion using #TheGifted. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @TheGiftedonFOX.

 "Lethal Weapon" Season Two Premiere Posts +73% Lift in 7-Day Total Multi-Platform Viewers
FOX further spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 26.
[via press release from FOX] "LETHAL WEAPON" SEASON TWO PREMIERE POSTS +73% LIFT IN 7-DAY TOTAL MULTI-PLATFORM VIEWERS

THE MICK Season Two Debut Delivers +78% Gain
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE Season Five Launch Doubles Multi-Platform Viewers and Live+7 Day Rating

FOX Posts Most-Watched Tuesday Night in Nearly Two Years
The Season Two premiere of LETHAL WEAPON delivered a +73% lift in 7-Day Total Multi-Platform viewers (7.6 million) from its Live+ Same Day audience (4.4 million). The series posted a 1.9/8 Live+7 Day rating among Adults 18-49 demographic, according to Nielsen, marking a +58% gain from its same day rating (1.2/5) on Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 8:00 PM ET/PT.
The Season Two premiere of THE MICK posted a +78% gain from same day (4.8 million multi-platform viewers vs. 2.7 million), its most-watched episode since February and +20% compared to its Season One finale. Among Adults 18-49, THE MICK posted a 1.5/6 Live+7 Day rating, up +67% from same day (0.9/3). On Hulu and FOX NOW, the comedy averaged 744,000 Total Viewers, up +12% vs. its season one time period premiere.

Additionally, the Season Five premiere of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE doubled its 7-Day Total Multi-Platform audience and Live+7 Day rating, with 4.0 million viewers, up +18% from its Season Four finale, and a 1.4/5 rating, a +27% gain from last season's closing episode.

Altogether, LETHAL WEAPON, THE MICK and BROOKLYN NINE-NINE delivered FOX's most-watched Tuesday night with regular programming in nearly two years.

In the next all-new episode of LETHAL WEAPON, "Born To Run," airing Tuesday, Oct. 10 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, Riggs (Clayne Crawford) and Murtaugh (Damon Wayans) investigate the mysterious death of a famous singer's (guest star JoJo) bodyguard. Murtaugh turns to his daughter (Chandler Kinney), a fan of the singer, to learn more about the star's background and uncover the possible suspects. Meanwhile, Riggs learns the responsibilities that come with being in a relationship.
In the next all-new episode of THE MICK, "The Visit," airing at 9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT, Mickey (Kaitlin Olson) takes Sabrina (Sofia Black-D'Elia) to see her mother (guest star Tricia O'Kelley) in jail, and Jimmy (Scott MacArthur) accompanies Chip (Thomas Barbusca) and Ben (Jack Stanton) to visit their father (guest star Laird Macintosh).

In the next all-new episode of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, "Kicks," airing at 9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT, Jake (Andy Samberg) officially is back at the precinct, and finds a loophole to get out of his temporarily designated desk duty. Unfortunately, that loophole rests on his ability to pass an official evaluation performed by Holt (Andre Braugher). While Charles (Joe Lo Truglio) provides Jake with moral support, Terry (Terry Crews) and Amy (Melissa Fumero) help Rosa (Stephanie Beatriz), who believes Pimento (guest star Jason Mantzoukas) may be cheating on her.

LETHAL WEAPON is a production of Warner Bros. Television in association with Lin Pictures and Good Session Productions. Matt Miller, Dan Lin, Jennifer Gwartz and McG serve as executive producers. "Like" LETHAL WEAPON on Facebook at facebook.com/LethalWeaponFOX/. Follow the series on Twitter @LethalWeaponFOX and join the discussion at #LethalWeapon. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @LethalWeaponFOX.

THE MICK is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The series was created by John Chernin and Dave Chernin, who serve as showrunners. The Chernin brothers, Kaitlin Olson, Nicholas Frenkel, Oly Obst and Scott Marder are executive producers. "Like" THE MICK on Facebook at facebook.com/TheMickFOX/. Follow the series on Twitter @TheMickFOX and join the discussion at #TheMick. See photos and videos on Instagram @TheMickFOX.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE is produced by Universal Television, 3 Arts Entertainment, Fremulon and Dr. Goor Productions. The series was created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. The series is executive-produced by Goor, Schur, David Miner and Luke Del Tredici. "Like" BROOKLYN NINE-NINE on Facebook at facebook.com/BrooklynNineNine. Follow the series on Twitter @Brooklyn99FOX and join the discussion using #brooklyn99. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @Brooklyn99FOX.

 "Lethal Weapon," "The Mick" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" Post FOX's Most-Watched Tuesday Night in Nearly Two Years
FOX further spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 26.
[via press release from FOX] "LETHAL WEAPON," "THE MICK" AND "BROOKLYN NINE-NINE" POST FOX'S MOST-WATCHED TUESDAY NIGHT IN NEARLY TWO YEARS

LETHAL WEAPON Season Two Premiere Draws 6.7 Million 3-Day Multi-Platform Viewers, Marking +52% Gain From Same Day
THE MICK Delivers 4.3 Million Viewers, Up +59% vs. Same Day, in Return
BROOKLYN NINE-NINE's 3.5 Million Viewers Mark +75% Lift

The returns of LETHAL WEAPON, THE MICK AND BROOKLYN NINE-NINE delivered FOX's most-watched Tuesday night in nearly two years.

The Season Two premiere of LETHAL WEAPON delivered 6.7 million 3-day multi-platform viewers, according to Nielsen, a +52% lift from its same day audience of 4.4 million last Tuesday, Sept. 26, at 8:00 PM ET/PT. In Live+3 Day ratings, it delivered a 1.7/7 among Adults 18-49, gaining +42% vs. Live+Same Day (1.2/5).

The Season Two premiere of THE MICK averaged 4.3 million viewers across multiple platforms. FOX's hit comedy starring Kaitlin Olson posted a +59% gain from its same day viewership (2.7 million). In Adults 18-49, it averaged a 1.3/5 L3, +44% vs. L+SD (0.9/3), and up two-tenths from its Season One finale.

Additionally, the Season Five premiere of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE delivered 3.5 million viewers, a +75% lift from same day (2.0 million). In the demo, BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, posted a 1.2/4 L3 among Adults 18-49, gaining +71% vs. same day (0.8/3) and up +33% vs. its Season Four finale.
In the next all-new episode of LETHAL WEAPON, "Dancing in September," airing Tuesday, Oct. 3 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, Riggs (Clayne Crawford) and Murtaugh (Damon Wayans) respond to the death of a plastic surgeon, drawing them into a case involving an illegal drug ring run out of a wellness clinic. Things heat up when Palmer (guest star Hilarie Burton) from the DEA and Riggs compete to solve the case first. Meanwhile, Trish (Keesha Sharp) and Murtaugh face the emotional challenges of sending their first son, RJ (Dante Brown), off to college.

In the next all-new episode of THE MICK, "The Friend," airing at 9:00-9:30 PM ET/PT, Mickey's (Olson) relationship with Alba (Carla Jimenez) is tested when Greenwich divorcee Trish (guest star Michaela Watkins) hits rock bottom and becomes the perfect new friend for Mickey. When Mickey sends Jimmy (Scott MacArthur) over to help Trish with some home repairs, she begins to question just how casual her relationship with him really is. Meanwhile, Sabrina (Sofia Black-D'Elia) and Ben (Jack Stanton) take a shot at Chip's (Thomas Barbusca) ego.

In the next all-new episode of BROOKLYN NINE-NINE, "The Big House, Pt. 2," airing at 9:30-10:00 PM ET/PT, the warden (guest star Toby Huss) asks Jake to investigate Romero's (guest star Lou Diamond Phillips) drug smuggling operation, leaving Jake and Caleb (guest star Tim Meadows) caught between the loyalty Jake has sworn to both of them. Meanwhile, Amy (Melissa Fumero) is offered a deal by a local mobster who claims he can prove that Hawkins (guest star Gina Gershon) is guilty, but Holt (Andre Braugher) and the rest of the gang think they have a safer plan.

LETHAL WEAPON is a production of Warner Bros. Television in association with Lin Pictures and Good Session Productions. Matt Miller, Dan Lin, Jennifer Gwartz and McG serve as executive producers. "Like" LETHAL WEAPON on Facebook at facebook.com/LethalWeaponFOX/. Follow the series on Twitter @LethalWeaponFOX and join the discussion at #LethalWeapon. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @LethalWeaponFOX.

THE MICK is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The series was created by John Chernin and Dave Chernin, who serve as showrunners. The Chernin brothers, Kaitlin Olson, Nicholas Frenkel, Oly Obst and Scott Marder are executive producers. "Like" THE MICK on Facebook at facebook.com/TheMickFOX/. Follow the series on Twitter @TheMickFOX and join the discussion at #TheMick. See photos and videos on Instagram @TheMickFOX.

BROOKLYN NINE-NINE is produced by Universal Television, 3 Arts Entertainment, Fremulon and Dr. Goor Productions. The series was created by Dan Goor and Michael Schur. The series is executive-produced by Goor, Schur, David Miner and Luke Del Tredici. "Like" BROOKLYN NINE-NINE on Facebook at facebook.com/BrooklynNineNine. Follow the series on Twitter @Brooklyn99FOX and join the discussion using #brooklyn99. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @Brooklyn99FOX.

 "The Orville" Time Period Premiere Draws 7.4 Million Viewers in Seven-Day Multi-Platform Audience, Marking +80% Lift from Same Day
FOX further spins the numbers for Thursday, September 21.
[via press release from FOX] "THE ORVILLE" TIME PERIOD PREMIERE DRAWS 7.4 MILLION VIEWERS IN SEVEN-DAY MULTI-PLATFORM AUDIENCE, MARKING +80% LIFT FROM SAME DAY
New Space Adventure Series from Seth MacFarlane Posts a 2.0/8 Live+7 Day In Key 18-49 Demo, Gaining +82% vs. Live+Same Day

GOTHAM Season Four Premiere Draws 5.7 Multi-Platform Viewers, Up +78% vs. Live+Same Day
GOTHAM and THE ORVILLE Drive FOX to Post Highest-Rated Thursday in Nearly Two Years
The time period premiere of THE ORVILLE delivered a seven-day multi-platform audience of 7.4 million viewers, marking an +80% lift from same day viewership (4.1 million) last Thursday, Sept. 21, at 9:00 PM ET/PT. FOX's new space adventure series from Seth MacFarlane posted a 2.0/8 Live+7 Day rating among Adults 18-49, gaining +82% vs. Live+Same Day (1.1/4) and up +18% from the Season Four premiere of GOTHAM. THE ORVILLE also marked FOX's highest-rated Thursday 9:00pm telecast in more than two years.

Drawing 5.7 multi-platform viewers, GOTHAM was up +78% vs. its same day viewership (3.2 million) and posted a 1.7/7 L7, up +70% vs. same day (1.0/4).

Together, GOTHAM and THE ORVILLE drove FOX to post its highest-rated Thursday with all regular scripted originals in nearly two years, according to Nielsen.

In the next all-new episode of GOTHAM, "A Dark Knight: They Who Hide Behind Masks," airing Thursday, Oct. 5 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX, Gordon (Ben McKenzie) takes matters into his own hands when he travels to Miami in an attempt to persuade Carmine Falcone (guest star John Doman) for his help in the fight against Penguin (Robin Lord Taylor). There, he meets Carmine's daughter, Sofia (Crystal Reed), who unexpectedly follows Gordon back to Gotham. The battle for Penguin's prized weaponry continues during auction night at the Iceberg Lounge and Bruce's (David Mazouz) presence puts him on Penguin's radar.

In the next all-new episode of THE ORVILLE, "Pria," airing at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT, Ed (Seth MacFarlane) and the Orville crew save a stranded ship and its attractive captain (guest star Charlize Theron). When Ed becomes smitten with the Orville's new guest, Kelly (Adrianne Palicki) suspects all is not what it seems. Also, Gordon (Scott Grimes) attempts to teach Isaac (Mark Jackson) the art of pulling off a practical joke.

GOTHAM is based upon the characters from DC Comics and is produced by Warner Bros. Television. Executive producer Bruno Heller wrote the pilot, which was directed and executive-produced by Emmy Award nominee Danny Cannon. John Stephens serves as an executive producer and showrunner on the series. "Like" GOTHAM on Facebook at facebook.com/GOTHAMonFOX. Follow the series on Twitter @Gotham and join the discussion using #gotham. See photos and videos on Instagram at @GOTHAMonFOX.

THE ORVILLE is produced by 20th Century Fox Television. The series was created and written by Seth MacFarlane. MacFarlane, Brannon Braga ("Terra Nova"), David A. Goodman (FAMILY GUY), Jason Clark ("Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey," "Ted") and Liz Heldens ("Mercy," "Deception") serve as executive producers on the series. Jon Favreau ("The Jungle Book," "Iron Man") directed the series premiere episode. "Like" THE ORVILLE on Facebook at facebook.com/TheOrville/. Follow the series on Twitter @TheOrville and join the discussion using #TheOrville. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @TheOrville.

 FOX's "The Orville" Lands as #1 Entertainment Program of Week of September 11 in Live + 7 Ratings
FOX further spins the numbers for the week of September 11-17.
[via press release from FOX] FOX'S "THE ORVILLE" LANDS AS #1 ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM OF WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 11 IN LIVE + 7 RATINGS

Episode Two of Seth MacFarlane's Space Adventure Series is First Program to Beat Primetime Emmys in Two Decades; Series Delivers 9.8 Million Total Multi-Platform Viewers
MASTERCHEF Registers Season High in L7s

Episode 2 of FOX's THE ORVILLE ranks as the #1 entertainment program of the week and the first broadcast entertainment program in 20 years to outperform The Emmy Awards in Live + 7 ratings for the week of Sept. 11. Seth MacFarlane's new space adventure series earned a 7-day Total Multi-Platform audience of 9.8 million Total Viewers, up +48% from Live + Same day and FOX's most-watched show of the week, according to Nielsen.

Including its Tuesday (9/19) encore, episode 2 of THE ORVILLE delivered 11.7 million Total Viewers across all platforms in the 7-day window.

In addition, FOX's MASTERCHEF hit a season high 2.0/8 L7, gaining two-tenths week-to-week. BEAT SHAZAM (0.9/4 L7) concluded its freshman season with a 1.1/5 L7 average, ranking as the summer's #2 new unscripted series (behind World of Dance).

 “THE ORVILLE” POSTS FOX’S LARGEST DRAMA PREMIERE SINCE “EMPIRE” IN MULTI-PLATFORM VIEWERS WITH 12.2 MILLION VIEWERS

Seth MacFarlane’s New Space Adventure Series Delivers FOX’s

Largest L+7 Debut in a Year and a Half



THE ORVILLE is Most Streamed New FOX Fall Premiere in Two Years


The premiere of THE ORVILLE, FOX’s new space adventure series created by and starring Seth MacFarlane, earned a 7-day multi-platform audience of 12.2 million viewers. Marking the network’s largest drama debut in two and a half years since EMPIRE (15.6 million viewers, 1/7/15*), THE ORVILLE posted a +44% lift in multi-platform viewers from Live +Same Day, according to Nielsen.



In Live+7, THE ORVILLE delivered a 3.7/12 rating, FOX’s highest-rated drama launch since LUCIFER (3.8/11 L7, 1/25/16*) and television’s highest-rated drama premiere in nearly a year (since 9/21/16, Designated Survivor, 4.4/15 L7*). The episode posted a +37% gain from its same day viewership last Sunday, Sept. 10, at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PT, immediately following the NFL ON FOX doubleheader.



Among Men 18-34, THE ORVILLE delivered a 2.9/13 L7, FOX’s highest-rated broadcast drama debut since EMPIRE (3.3/12 M18-34 L7, 1/7/15*).



Including its Tuesday encore, THE ORVILLE delivered 14.1 million viewers across all platforms.



Across FOX NOW and Hulu, THE ORVILLE’s seven-day streaming averaged 860,000 viewers, making it the most-streamed new FOX fall premiere in two years (since 9/22/15, “Scream Queens,” 1,278K).



Additional highlights include:



  • THE ORVILLE is TV’s highest rated scripted series premiere in over eight months (tying THE MICK on 1/1/17, 3.7/12 L7*).
  • THE ORVILLE is summer’s highest rated broadcast entertainment telecast (ties AGT on 8/15/17, 3.7/15 L7)

  • FOX has the top three scripted debuts of 2017 (THE ORVILLE, 24: LEGACY, THE MICK), as well as the last three scripted debuts to post above a 3.5 L+7 rating (THE ORVILLE, 24: LEGACY, THE MICK)



An encore of this past Sunday’s episode of THE ORVILLE, “Command Performance,” airs tonight at 9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT, on FOX. 



In the all-new time period premiere episode of THE ORVILLE, “About A Girl,” airing this Thursday, Sept. 21 (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT), Ed (MacFarlane) and the Orville crew are divided between cultures when Bortus (Peter Macon) and Klyden (Chad L. Coleman) debate if their newly born offspring should receive a controversial surgery.



From Emmy Award-winning executive producer and creator Seth MacFarlane (FAMILY GUY, “Ted”) THE ORVILLE is a live-action, one-hour space adventure series set 400 years in the future that follows the exploits of The U.S.S. Orville, a mid-level exploratory spaceship. Its crew, both human and alien, face the wonders and dangers of outer space, while also dealing with the problems of everyday life.



The series stars MacFarlane as ED MERCER, the ship’s Captain, and Adrianne Palicki (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Friday Night Lights”) as his ex-wife, KELLY GRAYSON, who’s assigned as his First Officer. The series also stars Penny Johnson Jerald (“24,” “The Larry Sanders Show”) as DR. CLAIRE FINN, Scott Grimes (“American Dad!,” “Justified”) as GORDON MALLOY, Peter Macon (“Shameless,” “Bosch”) as BORTUS, Halston Sage (“Neighbors,” “Goosebumps”) as ALARA KITAN, J Lee (“American Dad!”, “The Cleveland Show”) as JOHN LAMARR, Mark Jackson (“That Royal Today” ) as ISAAC, Chad L. Coleman (“The Wire”) as KLYDEN and Norm Macdonald (“The Middle,” “Saturday Night Live”) as YAPHIT. Seth MacFarlane, David A. Goodman, Brannon Braga, Jason Clark and Liz Heldens are executive producers. Jon Favreau directed the series premiere episode, “Old Wounds.”



“Like” THE ORVILLE on Facebook at facebook.com/TheOrville/. Follow the series on Twitter @TheOrville and join the discussion using #TheOrville. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @TheOrville.

“THE ORVILLE” POSTS FOX’S LARGEST DRAMA PREMIERE SINCE “EMPIRE” IN LIVE+3 RATINGS AND MULTI-PLATFORM VIEWERS


Seth MacFarlane’s New Space Adventure Series

Delivers 3.5 L3 Rating and 11.3 Million Total Viewers



650,000 Viewers across FOX NOW and Hulu Mark

FOX’s Most Streamed Drama Launch in Three Years


The premiere of THE ORVILLE, FOX’s new space adventure series created by and starring Seth MacFarlane, marks the network’s largest drama debut in over two years since EMPIRE in January 2015.



In Live+3, THE ORVILLE delivered a 3.5/12 rating, FOX’s highest-rated drama launch since EMPIRE (5.3/15 L3, 1/7/15*) and television’s highest-rated drama premiere in nearly a year (since 9/21/16, Designated Survivor, 3.7/13 L3*), according to Nielsen. The episode posted a +30% gain from its same day viewership last Sunday, Sept. 10, at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PT, immediately following the NFL ON FOX doubleheader.



Among Men 18-34, THE ORVILLE delivered a 2.8/13 L3, also FOX’s highest-rated broadcast drama debut since EMPIRE (3.1/12 M18-34 L3, 1/7/15*).



THE ORVILLE averaged 11.3 million multi-platform viewers (+31% from same day), FOX’s largest debut since EMPIRE (13.7 mil P2+, 1/7/15*) and its most-watched telecast since EMPIRE’s mid-season premiere in March (11.8 mil, 3/22/17).



Including its Tuesday encore, THE ORVILLE delivered 13.0 million viewers across all platforms.



Across FOX NOW and Hulu, THE ORVILLE’s three-day streaming average audience amounted to 650,000 viewers, making it the most-streamed new FOX drama premiere in three years (since 9/22/14, GOTHAM, 865K) and new FOX premiere in two years (since 9/22/15, “Scream Queens,” 812K).



Additional highlights include:



  • THE ORVILLE is the top entertainment telecast so far this month (ties FX’s American Horror Story premiere, 3.5/14 L3, 9/5/17), the highest-rated scripted broadcast telecast since 5/24/17 (EMPIRE, 3.5/13 L3), as well as summer’s highest-rated broadcast entertainment telecast (ties AGT, 3.5/14 L3, 8/15/17).
  • THE ORVILLE was the No. 1 most social scripted primetime broadcast series program on 9/10/17**.
  • FOX has the top three scripted debuts of 2017 (THE ORVILLE, 24: LEGACY, THE MICK), as well as the last four scripted debuts to post above a 2.5 L+3 rating (THE ORVILLE, 24: LEGACY, THE MICK, STAR)



In the next all-new episode of THE ORVILLE, “Command Performance,” airing this Sunday, Sept. 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/5:00-6:00 PM PT), immediately following the NFL ON FOX doubleheader, Ed (MacFarlane) and Kelly (Adrianne Palicki) are tricked by a hologram of a ship in distress and find themselves prisoners in a replica of their former home. Alara (Halston Sage) then must step up in her first command of the Orville and attempt a heroic rescue. Meanwhile, Bortus (Peter Macon) and Klyden (Chad L. Coleman) receive some happy, yet unexpected news. Jeffrey Tambor and Holland Taylor guest-star.



From Emmy Award-winning executive producer and creator Seth MacFarlane (FAMILY GUY, “Ted”) THE ORVILLE is a live-action, one-hour space adventure series set 400 years in the future that follows the exploits of The U.S.S. Orville, a mid-level exploratory spaceship. Its crew, both human and alien, face the wonders and dangers of outer space, while also dealing with the problems of everyday life.



The series stars MacFarlane as ED MERCER, the ship’s Captain, and Adrianne Palicki (“Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.,” “Friday Night Lights”) as his ex-wife, KELLY GRAYSON, who’s assigned as his First Officer. The series also stars Penny Johnson Jerald (“24,” “The Larry Sanders Show”) as DR. CLAIRE FINN, Scott Grimes (“American Dad!,” “Justified”) as GORDON MALLOY, Peter Macon (“Shameless,” “Bosch”) as BORTUS, Halston Sage (“Neighbors,” “Goosebumps”) as ALARA KITAN, J Lee (“American Dad!”, “The Cleveland Show”) as JOHN LAMARR, Mark Jackson (“That Royal Today” ) as ISAAC, Chad L. Coleman (“The Wire”) as KLYDEN and Norm Macdonald (“The Middle,” “Saturday Night Live”) as YAPHIT. Seth MacFarlane, David A. Goodman, Brannon Braga, Jason Clark and Liz Heldens are executive producers. Jon Favreau directed the series premiere episode, “Old Wounds.”



“Like” THE ORVILLE on Facebook at facebook.com/TheOrville/. Follow the series on Twitter @TheOrville and join the discussion using #TheOrville. See photos and videos on Instagram by following @TheOrville.




* Excluding Super Bowl lead-outs

** Nielsen, program level, ranked on total social interactions
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