‘THIS IS US’ TIES AS THE WEEK’S #1 ENTERTAINMENT SHOW IN 18-49, 2 ‘VOICE’ TELECASTS & ‘WILL & GRACE’ JOIN IT IN THE TOP 5
For the Week of Oct. 23-29, NBC Finishes #1 in 18-49 in Non-Sports / Entertainment Programs for the Fifth Time Out of Five Weeks Season to Date
Counting All Big 4 Primetime Programs, “Sunday Night Football” Ranks #2 for the Week in 18-49 Ahead of 4 of 5 World Series Telecasts
Season to Date, NBC Is Winning in 18-49 by a +21% Margin
NBC Takes Monday Among the Big 4 in 18-49, It’s the Most-Watched "Brave" Since Premiere Week, "Voice" Leads the Big 4 from 8-10 by +38% Vs. CBS Comedies, +69% Vs. "Dancing With the Stars"
NBC Is Tuesday’s Dominant Non-Sports Net in 18-49, With the #1-2 Entertainment Shows of the Night, “This Is Us” & “The Voice”; “Menendez” Grows in Total Viewers Despite World Series Competition
L+3: “This Is Us” Generates the Biggest L+3 Lifts of the Night in 18-49 and Total Viewers
Wednesday’s “SVU” & “Chicago P.D.” Retain 100% Week to Week & Grow in Total Viewers Versus World Series Competition
“Will & Grace” Ties As Thursday’s #1 Non-Sports Show; “Great News” Matches Its Best-Ever Non-Premiere Rating; “Chicago Fire” Increases Its Audience for a Third Week in a Row; Most-Watched “Superstore” in More Than a Year
L+3: “Chicago Fire” Delivers Thursday’s Biggest L+3 Lift in Total Viewers
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Oct. 31, 2017 — NBC has finished #2 for the primetime ratings week of Oct. 23-29 among adults 18-49, behind only World Series-boosted Fox, while in averages that count only non-sports / entertainment programs, NBC ranks #1 for the week, leading for the fifth time in the five weeks of the season to date.
Excluding sports programs, Tuesday’s “This Is Us” tied as the week’s #1 primetime telecast on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox in 18-49 with CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory,” while Monday’s “The Voice” ranked #3, Tuesday’s “Voice” was #4 and Thursday’s “Will & Grace” tied for #5, according to “live plus same day” ratings from Nielsen Media Research.
After three days of time-shifted viewing, “This Is Us” broke the tie for #1 and moved ahead of CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory” as the #1 entertainment program of the week in 18-49, with a 4.36 rating in “live plus three day” Nielsens versus a 4.08 for “Big Bang.”
Counting sports telecasts, NBC’s Steelers-Lions “Sunday Night Football” ranked #2 among all Big 4 primetime programs for the week in “live plus same day” results, ahead of four of Fox’s five World Series telecasts.
NBC finished #2 among the Big 4 networks for the week in every key demographic, behind only World Series-boosted Fox. Counting only entertainment / non-sports programming, NBC won the week among those nets in adults 18-49, adults 18-34, adults 25-54 and all key adult-female demos.
Season to date, NBC is running #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 by a +21% margin (with an average 2.3 rating vs. a 1.9 each for CBS and Fox), and also ranks #1 or tied for #1 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demos.
Counting entertainment programming only, NBC leads the season in adults 18-49, and also ranks #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demos.
Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated. Season-to-date ratings are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”
Week 5 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” Oct. 23-29
Fox…3.4
NBC…1.7
CBS…1.3
ABC…1.0
CW…0.5
Total Viewers
Fox…13.2 million
CBS…7.8 million
NBC…6.9 million
ABC…4.5 million
CW…1.3 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.3
Fox…1.9
CBS…1.9
ABC…1.5
CW…0.5
Total Viewers
CBS…10.0 million
NBC…8.5 million
Fox…6.4 million
ABC…6.3 million
CW…1.4 million
NBC highlights for the week of Oct. 23-29:
Monday
NBC won Monday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic (including a tie in men 25-54).
“The Voice” (2.2/8 in 18-49, 10.1 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked #1 in the two-hour time period among the Big 4 networks in every key measure (including a tie in men 25-54), beating CBS’ two-hour comedy block head to head by +38% in adults 18-49 (2.2 vs. 1.6) and ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” by +69% (2.2 vs. 1.3).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Voice” increased by +20% in 18-49 (from a 2.18 rating to a 2.61) and +1.6 million viewers overall (10.1 million to 11.7 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Monday’s “The Voice” is growing by +28% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.52 to a 3.26) and more than +2.4 million viewers overall (10.8 million to 13.3 million). When projected non-linear viewing is included, the L+7 18-49 rating increases to a 3.69.
Upscale: Monday’s “Voice” is delivering a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 108 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (“most current,” including L+3).
“The Brave” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and grew +4% in total viewers (5.2 million vs. 5.0 million) to deliver the show’s most-watched telecast since its Sept. 25 premiere (6.0 million). L+3: “The Brave” grew by +42% in 18-49 (1.00 to 1.42) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 7.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “The Brave” has increased by +62% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.18 to a 1.91) and +3.4 million viewers overall (5.4 million to 8.8 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure grows to a 2.11.
Tuesday
NBC ranked as the #1 non-sports network of the night among the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and every other key demo (including a tie in men 25-54).
“The Voice” (1.9/7 in 18-49, 9.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) finished as the #2 entertainment show of the night in 18-49, behind only “This Is Us,” ranking #1 in the slot among Big 4 non-sports programs in adults 18-49 by a +36% margins over “NCIS” (1.9 vs. 1.4). L+3: “Voice” grew by +17% in 18-49 (1.95 to 2.28) and +1.3 million viewers overall (9.7 million to 11.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +26% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.46 to a 3.11) and more than +2.2 million viewers overall (10.8 million to 13.1 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure grows to a 3.54. Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” is delivering a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“This Is Us” (2.8/10 in 18-49, 10.6 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 entertainment show of the night in adults 18-49 and won the hour among non-sports programs by a +133% margin in 18-49 (2.8 vs. 1.2 for CBS’ “Bull”). On a night of high-rated competition from Game 1 of the World Series, “Us” rated within 0.1 of the prior week in 18-49 (2.8 vs. 2.9) and retained 99.5% in total viewers (10.6 million vs. 10.7 million. Versus the same night last year, also against Game 1 of the World Series, “Us was up +17% in 18-49 (2.8 vs. 2.4 on Oct. 25, 2016) and up +1.9 million persons or +22% in total viewers (10.6 million vs. 8.7 million). L+3: “This Is Us” grew by +57% in 18-49 (2.77 to 4.36) and +4.4 million viewers overall (10.6 million to 15.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers. L+7: “This Is Us” is growing by +72% in 18-49 rating (from a 3.29 to a 5.66) and +6.4 million viewers overall (11.7 million to 18.1 million) going from L+SD to L+7. When projected non-linear viewing is included, the L+7 18-49 rating increases to a 7.13. Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 145 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and grew +6% in total viewers (4.608 million vs. 4.360 million), despite competition this week from the World Series. “Menendez” ranked #1 non-sports in the slot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-34 (tie) and women 18-34. L+3: “Menendez” grew +35% in 18-49 (1.03 to 1.39) and +1.5 million viewers overall (4.6 million to 6.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Law & Order True Crime” is increasing by +62% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.28 to a 2.07) and +2.4 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 7.6 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure grows to a 2.30. Upscale: “Law & Order True Crime” is generating a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 108 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
Wednesday
“The Blacklist” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) equaled what the show was averaging at the end of last season on Thursday nights at 10 p.m. during the May sweep (0.8 vs. 0.8) and was up +8% in total viewers (5.231 million vs. 4.860 million). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +51% in 18-49 (0.85 to 1.28) and +2.2 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 7.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist” is growing by +73% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.03 to a 1.78) and +3.2 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 9.2 million). Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 127 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2) and grew +4% in total viewers (5.8 million vs. 5.6 million) despite World Series competition, to finish within 0.3 of a rating point of the slot lead among Big 4 non-sports programs in adults 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.5 for ABC’s comedies) and top CBS’ rival drama “SEAL Team” head to head by its biggest margin to date (1.2 vs. 1.0). “SVU” built by +33% on its lead-in in 18-49. L+3: “SVU” grew +58% in 18-49 (1.20 to 1.90) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 7.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +71% this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.32 to a 2.26) and +2.9 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 8.7 million). When projected non-linear viewing is included, the L+7 18-49 rating increases to a 2.73.
“Chicago P.D.” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and grew +6% in total viewers (6.2 million vs. 5.9 million), despite this week’s World Series competition, to hit a three-week high in total viewers with the show’s best average since Oct. 4 (6.192 million). “P.D.” ranked as the #1 non-sports show in the 10 p.m. hour among the ABC-CBS-NBC dramas in adults 18-49 and total viewers and finished #1 or tied for #1 among those shows in all other key categories. L+3: “P.D.” grew by +71% in 18-49 (1.11 to 1.90) and +3.2 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 9.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +86% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.22 to a 2.27) and more than +4.0 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 10.2 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure grows to a 2.56.
Thursday
NBC tied as the night’s #1 non-sports network in 18-49 and was #1 outright excluding sports in total viewers.
“Superstore” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) grew +9% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +10% in total viewers (4.6 million vs. 4.2 million), to match the show’s 18-49 high since its Sept. 28 third-season premiere (1.3) and delivers its best total-viewer average in more than a year (since Oct. 6, 2016, 5.0 million). The 1.2 also equals the show’s second-highest regular-slot rating since Oct. 27, 2016 (1.3), trailing over that span only its Sept. 28 season premiere (1.3).L+3: “Superstore” increased by +33% in 18-49 (1.22 to 1.62) and +871,000 viewers overall (4.6 million to 5.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Superstore” is growing by +47% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.21 to a 1.78) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.5 million to 5.7 million). When projected non-linear viewing is included, the L+7 18-49 rating increases to a 2.34. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 116 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“The Good Place” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and grew in total viewers (4.0 million vs. 3.9 million). “Good Place” retained 92% of its lead-in in adults 18-49 and 100% in women 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.4). L+3: “Good Place” grew +46% in 18-49 (1.12 to 1.64) and more than +1.2 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 5.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Good Place” is increasing by +66% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 1.29 to a 2.14) and +2.1 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 6.8 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure grows to a 2.74. Upscale: “Good Place” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 131 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Will & Grace” (1.8/7 in 18-49, 6.8 million viewers overall from 9-9:31 p.m. ET) tied as #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49, while equaling the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Oct. 5 (1.9) and delivering its most-watched episode since that same date (7.1 million). Week to week, “Will & Grace” grew +6% in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.7) and +1% in total viewers (6.8 million vs. 6.7 million). This week’s “Will & Grace” was up +64% versus both NBC’s 18-49 non-sports average in the timeslot last season (1.8 vs. 1.1) and versus this week’s 18-49 lead-in (1.8 vs. 1.1). L+3: “Will & Grace” increased by +61% in 18-49 (1.82 to 2.93) and more than +2.9 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 9.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Will & Grace” has grown by +78% in 18-49 rating this past season going from L+SD to L+7 (2.25 to a 4.01) and +4.6 million viewers overall (8.0 million to 12.6 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 average increases to a 4.68. Upscale: “Will & Grace” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 137 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Great News” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 9:31-10 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest ever non-premiere rating in 18-49, jumping week to week by +25% in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.8) and +5% in total viewers (3.9 million vs. 3.7 million). L+3: “Great News” increased by +12% in 18-49 (0.99 to 1.11) and +379,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. L+7: “Great News” has increased by +18% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (1.11 to a 1.31) and +683,000 viewers overall (4.4 million to 5.1 million). When projected non-linear viewing is included, the L+7 18-49 rating grows to a 1.40. Upscale: “Great News” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 128 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Chicago Fire” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.5 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s high 18-49 rating since its season premiere (a 1.5 on Sept. 28) and delivered its best total-viewer results since that same night (7.2 million). “Fire” scored as the hour’s top entertainment program in 18-49, total viewers and virtually all other key measures, growing week to week by +9% in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +3% in total viewers (6.5 million vs. 6.3 million). It was the third week in a row “Fire” grew in total viewers. L+3: “Fire” grew by +63% in 18-49 (1.19 to 1.94) and more than +3.1 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 9.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers. L+7: “Chicago Fire” is growing by +87% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.25 to a 2.34) and +4.1 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 10.6 million) going from L+SD to L+7. With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure increases to a 2.66.
Friday
The third season debut of “Blindspot” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked #2 among non-sports programs on the Big 4 networks in the timeslot in adults 18-49, and total viewers, while maintaining 100% of NBC’s average in the timeslot last season in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7, L+SD non-sports) and growing by +16% in total viewers (4.1 million vs. 3.6 million). “Blindspot” equaled NBC’s highest in-season 18-49 rating in the timeslot since April 7 (0.8) and delivered the networks’ biggest in-season total-viewer result in the hour since March 31 (4.3 million). L+7: Last season, “Blindspot” grew by +74% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.03 to a 1.79) and +2.5 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 7.4 million).
“Dateline NBC” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 5.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the two-hour timeslot among non-sports shows on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, growing +29% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.7), +9% in adults 25-54 (1.2 vs. 1.1) and +17% in total viewers (5.0 million vs. 4.2 million). L+3: The prior week’s “Dateline” increased by +28% in 18-49 (0.72 to 0.92) and +875,000 viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +34% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.92 to a 1.23) and more than +1.2 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 6.5 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 118 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 0.8 in 25-54, 3.4 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) delivered a season high in total viewers and equaled its season high in adults 25-54, growing +14% versus its prior telecast in 25-54 (0.8 vs. 0.7 from 9-10 p.m. on Oct. 14) and +18% in total viewers (3.4 million vs. 2.9 million). L+7: “Dateline Mystery” is increasing by +20% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.50 to a 0.60) and 391,000 viewers overall (2.8 million to 3.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: “Dateline Mystery” is generating a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 128 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes)
“SNL Vintage” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of an Oct. 25, 2014 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” hosted by Jim Carrey and featuring musical guest Iggy Azalea) generated the top total-viewer result for an “SNL” rebroadcast in this slot since April 8 (3.0 million).
Sunday
NBC Sports coverage of Pittsburgh Steelers-Detroit Lions “Sunday Night Football” (4.8/15 in 18-49, 13.9 million viewers overall from 8:31-11:23 p.m. ET) ranked #2 for the night in all key ratings measures behind only Fox, which carried both a high-rated Cowboys-Redskins NFL overrun and the top-rated World Series game so far this year.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE LATE-NIGHT RATINGS WEEK OF OCT. 23-27 IN 18-49 BY ITS BIGGEST MARGIN IN FIVE WEEKS
At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Defeats the Competition Head to Head in Every Key Ratings Measure
NEW YORK — Oct. 31, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the ratings week of Oct. 23-27 in the key late-night demographic of adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
For the week, “Tonight” generated a +28% margin of victory in adult 18-49 rating versus CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (with a 0.59 rating vs. a 0.46) and posted a +40% win over ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.59 vs. 0.42). The +28% advantage over “Colbert” is “Tonight’s” biggest margin of victory in 18-49 since the week of Sept. 18-22, when Fallon prevailed by +35% over Colbert (0.58 vs. 0.43). Note that Thursday’s “Late Show” was delayed by an NFL overrun and Friday’s “Kimmel” was an encore.
At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” finished the week #1 in the timeslot versus CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in all key ratings categories -- adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers -- and in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key measure.
At 1:35 a.m. ET, “Last Call with Carson Daly” delivered a 0.23 rating in adults 18-49 and 801,000 viewers overall, the biggest weekly audience for “Last Call” in five months (since averaging 808,000 for the week of May 15-19).
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Oct. 23-27. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Oct. 23-27. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.59 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.46/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.42/2 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.59 rating, 3 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.46/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.42/2 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.26/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.26/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.28/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.33/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.28/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.23/2 *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.23/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.385 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.922 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.130 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.385 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.922 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.130 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.232 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.232 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.353 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.331 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.353 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.331 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.801 million viewers *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.801 million viewers *
* Thursday’s CBS programs were delayed by an NFL overrun. Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.66 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.59/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.66 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.59/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.37/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/3
NBC “Late Night,” 0.37/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/3
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.665 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.517 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.400 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.665 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.517 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.400 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.461 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.461 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.473 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.392 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.473 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.392 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.779 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.779 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF OCT. 23-27
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.25
Comedy Central, 11:30 p.m.-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.12
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.19
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.19
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.57
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.38
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.38
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.834 million
Comedy Central, 11:30 p.m.-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.339 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.451 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.143 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.785 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.143 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.785 million
‘TODAY’ WINS 26 STRAIGHT MONTHS
TODAY Is #1 in the Key Demo for 26 Straight Months, Its Best Streak in More Than 5 Years
TODAY Posts Its Best Key Demo Lead Over GMA in a Month
TODAY Narrows the Total Viewer Gap with GMA Year to Year
Megyn Kelly TODAY and TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda Post Week-to-Week Growth
NEW YORK - October 31, 2017 - - TODAY was the number-one morning show topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in the key demo A25-54 for the Nielsen-rated month of October, marking 26 straight months in the top spot. TODAY also won the key demo for the week of October 23, its 96th straight week in first place (winning 112 of the last 113 weeks), and its best streak in more than five years. TODAY delivered its best A25-54 advantage over GMA and CBS in four weeks. Compared to the same week last year, TODAY closed the total viewer gap versus GMA by 6%.
Additionally for the week, Megyn Kelly TODAY at 9 a.m. posted its best total viewer delivery since premiere week, and grew its week-to-week average by 10%. The show also increased by 11% in the key demo versus last week. TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda at 10 a.m. grew 9% across the board in total viewers, A25-54, and A18-49 versus the prior week.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
OCTOBER 2017
TODAY has now won its 26th consecutive month in A25-54 (and 27th of the last 28 months)
- TODAY averaged 1.483 million A25-54 viewers, +94,000 (+7%) higher than GMA and +544,000 (+58%) more than CBS This Morning
TODAY has been #1 among A18-49 viewers for 31 consecutive months
- TODAY averaged 1.114 million A18-49 viewers, leading GMA by +156,000 (+16%) and CBS by +440,000 (+65%)
WEEK OF OCTOBER 23, 2017
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.94 | 12 | 4,121 | 0.87 | 1,123 | 1.21 | 1,464 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.49 | 10 | 3,435 | 0.49 | 635 | 0.73 | 884 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.14 | 13 | 4,323 | 0.73 | 944 | 1.14 | 1,371 |
TODAY averaged 1.464 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +93,000 (+7%) and CBS This Morning by +580,000 (+66%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 96 consecutive weeks (best streak in over five years) and 112 of the last 113 weeks
- Week-over-week, TODAY’s A25-54 viewership increased by +8,000, while also improving its demo leads over the competition by 6% vs. GMA and 18% vs. CBS
- These were TODAY’s best A25-54 advantages over GMA and CBS in four weeks
- TODAY delivered a 1.21 A25-54 rating, +0.07 points ahead of GMA and +0.48 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.123 million A18-49 viewers, +179,000 (+19%) more than GMA and +488,000 (+77%) higher than CBS
- TODAY was the only morning program to add A18-49 viewers week-over-week (+40,000), improving its advantages over GMA by 30% and CBS by 26%
- TODAY’s 0.87 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.14 points and CBS by +0.38 points
TODAY averaged 4.121 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +686,000 (+20%)
- TODAY’s total viewer lead over CBS moved higher for the third consecutive week, hitting its highest level since the week of 9/4/2017
- TODAY total viewer gap vs. GMA was 6% narrower compared to the same week last season
SEASON-TO-DATE
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers
- Leads GMA by +94,000 and CBS by +544,000
TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers
- Leads GMA by +156,000 and CBS by +440,000
TODAY ranks #2 among total viewers
- Trails GMA by just -153,000 and leads CBS by +601,000
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 35.5 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in September for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 45 consecutive months (54 out of the last 55), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in September 2017.
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 35.5 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in September for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 45 consecutive months (54 out of the last 55), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in September 2017.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” IS #1 FOR 28 STRAIGHT MONTHS
Ranks #1 in A18-49 for 30 Consecutive Months
Broadcast Grows The Most Week-Over-Week Across All Key Demos
NEW YORK (October 31, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is the #1 most-watched broadcast in the key demo for the month of October, winning its 28th straight month, according to Nielsen Research Data.
The broadcast continues its winning streak in the demo most valued by news advertisers, averaging 1.9 million A25-54 viewers this past month, beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +94,000 viewers (+5%) and “CBS Evening News” by +543,000 viewers (+41%).
Now for 30 consecutive months, Nightly News is also the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.3 million and topping ABC by +135,000 viewers (+11%) and CBS by +451,000 viewers (+52%).
8.0 million total viewers tuned in to Nightly News for the month of October 2017: +1.8 million total viewers (+29%) more than “CBS Evening News.”
For the week of October 23, Nightly News was #1 in the news demo for the 71st week in a row, averaging 1.9 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +181,000 viewers (+11%) and CBS by +604,000 viewers (+47%), and grew the most week-over-week compared to the competition. For 116 of the past 117 weeks, Nightly News was also the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.4 million and topping ABC by +241,000 viewers (+21%) and CBS by +519,000 viewers (+61%), and grew the most week-over-week compared to the competition. 8.1 million total viewers tuned in to Nightly News for the week of October 23. Nightly News bested “CBS Evening News” by +1.9 million total viewers (+31%) and grew the most week-over-week.
Nightly News continues as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in the key demo, delivering its largest demo lead over CBS in four seasons.
The broadcast also continues to dominate its competition on social media with more followers on Facebook and a fivefold advantage in Twitter engagement compared to “CBS Evening News.” Follow Nightly News on Twitter and on Facebook.
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Monthly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.9 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +94,000 viewers (+5%) and CBS by +543,000 (+41%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 28 consecutive months.
- Nightly News averaged 1.3 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +135,000 (+11%) and CBS by +451,000 (+42%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News is #1 for 30 consecutive months.
- Nightly News averaged 8.0 million total viewers, besting CBS by +1.8 million (+29%).
Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.9 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +181,000 viewers (+11%) and CBS by +604,000 (+47%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 71 consecutive weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 1.4 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +241,000 (+21%) and CBS by +519,000 (+61%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 116 of the last 117 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 8.1 million total viewers, besting CBS by +1.9 million (+31%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 demo advantage over CBS in four seasons.
Week of October 23 – October 27, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 8.139 | 1.57 | 1.897 | 1.06 | 1.363 |
| CBS | 6.222 | 1.07 | 1.293 | 0.66 | 0.844 |
| ABC | 8.462 | 1.42 | 1.716 | 0.87 | 1.122 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
"David S. Pumpkins" Is the #1 Non-World Series Broadcast of the Night in the Metered Markets
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, October 28.
[via press release from NBC] In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:
· "The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special" has averaged a 3.4 rating, 8 share in households in Nielsen's 56 metered markets and a 1.4/7 in 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters from 11:30 p.m. ET to midnight.
· That made it the #1 non-World Series telecast of the night on the broadcast networks in both metered-market households and in 18-49 in the local people meters, ahead of all Saturday primetime programs on those nets besides Fox's World Series coverage.
· Versus the year-ago "Saturday Night Live" rebroadcast on the Saturday before Halloween, "The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special" maintained 100% in metered-market households (with a 3.4 rating vs. a 3.4 from 11:30 p.m.-1 a.m. ET on Oct. 29, 2016) and grew +8% in 18-49 in the local people meters (1.4 vs. 1.3).
· "The David S. Pumpkins Halloween Special" led into the top-rated "Saturday Night Live" encore in seven months. From midnight to 1 a.m., an "SNL Presents: Halloween" rebroadcast averaged a 3.1/9 in metered-market households and a 1.3/8 in 18-49 in the local people meters. It's the highest metered-market rating for an "SNL" encore since April 1 (3.2 with host Alec Baldwin and musical guest Ed Sheeran) and the top 18-49 rating in the local people meters since March 18 (1.3, Casey Affleck, Chance the Rapper). The last time an "SNL" rebroadcast topped a 1.3 in the local people meters was Jan. 28 (1.4, Kristen Wiig, The xx).
Saturday Primetime Ratings:
"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery" (0.5/2 in 18-49, 0.8 in 25-54, 3.4 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET):
· Delivered a season high in total viewers and equaled its season high in adults 25-54.
· Grew +14% versus its prior telecast in 25-54 (0.8 vs. 0.7 from 9-10 p.m. on Oct. 14) and +18% in total viewers (3.429 million vs. 2.906 million), while maintaining a 0.5 in 18-49 for a third consecutive telecast.
· From its first half-hour to its fourth, doubles its rating in 18-49 (0.3 to 0.6), increases by +80% in adults 25-54 (0.5 to 0.9) and grows by +1.2 million persons or +43% in total viewers (2.7 million to 3.9 million).
· Will add significant viewership via time-shifting and time-shifting and VOD -- "Dateline Mystery" is increasing by +20% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.50 to a 0.60) and +391,000 viewers overall (2.8 million to 3.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
· Upscale: "Dateline Mystery" is generating a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 128 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes)
"SNL Vintage" (0.6/3 in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of an Oct. 25, 2014 telecast of "Saturday Night Live" hosted by Jim Carrey and featuring musical guest Iggy Azalea):
· Generates the top total-viewer result for an "SNL" rebroadcast in this slot since April 8 (3.0 million).
· Despite the 10 p.m. hour, maintains its full adult 18-49 rating from half-hour to half-hour (0.6 vs. 0.6), and grows in adults, men and women 25-54 and total viewers.
NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.
‘SNF’ RANKS #1 OVERALL & ‘THIS IS US,’ ‘VOICE’ & ‘WILL & GRACE’ ACCOUNT FOR 4 OF THE TOP 10 ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS, AS NBC WINS OCT. 16-22 WEEK
“This Is Us” Is the Week’s #1 Entertainment Telecast on the Broadcast Networks in 18-49
NBC Has Now Won 4 of 4 Weeks This Season in 18-49 Counting All Programs & Counting Entertainment Programs Only
For the Season, NBC Ranks #1 in Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 and Is #1 or Tied for #1 in Most Other Key Demos
NBC Takes Monday Among the Big 4 in 18-49, "Voice" Retains 100% Vs. the Same Telecast of Its Prior Cycle
NBC Rules Tuesday Among the Big 4 in 18-49 With the #1-2 Entertainment Shows of the Night, “This Is Us” & “Voice”; “Us” Equals the Timeslot’s Big 4 Competition Combined
L+3: “This Is Us” Elicits the Biggest L+3 Lifts of the Night in 18-49 and Total Viewers
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Ranks #1 at 10 p.m. Among the ABC-CBS-NBC Dramas
“Will & Grace" Is Thursday’s #1 Entertainment Show in 18-49 and Total Viewers, "Chicago Fire" Finishes as the #1 Entertainment Show in Both Measures at 10 p.m.
L+3: “Will & Grace” Delivers Thursday’s Biggest L+3 Lift in 18-49 and “Chicago Fire” Generates the Biggest Gain in Total Viewers
“Sunday Night Football” Hits Five-Week Highs, Falcons-Patriots Wins the Night for NBC in Every Key Measure, Tops the Year-Ago Game
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Oct. 24, 2017 — NBC has claimed the primetime ratings week of Oct. 16-22 in the key demographic of adults 18-49, with “Sunday Night Football” the #1 primetime show on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and total viewers and “This Is Us,” two editions of “The Voice” and “Will & Grace” accounting for four of the top ten entertainment shows, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Rankings exclude sports pre- and post-game shows.
“This Is Us” finished #1 for the week among all entertainment programs on the broadcast networks in 18-49.
NBC also ranked #1 for the week among the Big 4 networks in nearly every other key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults and women 25-54 – while maintaining 100% versus the same week last year in adults 18-49 (with a 2.0 rating vs. a 2.0).
NBC also won the week counting entertainment programs only in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54 and ranked #1 or tied for #1 in that category in adults and women 18-34, men and women 18-49 and adults and women 25-54.
NBC has finished #1 for four of four weeks this season in the key adult 18-49 demographic counting all programs and counting entertainment programs only.
In adults 18-49, “Sunday Night Football” ranked as the week’s #1 primetime program on the broadcast networks, while “This Is Us” finished #3, the Monday edition of “The Voice” tied for #5 and Tuesday’s telecast ranked #7, while “Will & Grace” tied for #12. Counting entertainment programs only, “Us” finished #1, Monday’s “Voice” tied for #3, Tuesday’s “Voice” was #5 and “Will & Grace” tied for #9.
Week 4 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” Oct. 16-22
NBC…2.0
CBS…1.6
ABC…1.2
Fox…0.9
CW…0.5
Total Viewers
CBS…8.8 million
NBC…7.5 million
ABC…5.1 million
Fox…2.7 million
CW…1.4 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.3
CBS…1.9
ABC…1.5
Fox…1.3
CW…0.4
Total Viewers
CBS…10.1 million
NBC…8.5 million
ABC…6.3 million
Fox…4.0 million
CW…1.2 million
NBC highlights for the week of Oct. 16-22:
Monday
NBC won Monday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
“The Voice” (2.4/8 in 18-49, 10.4 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked #1 in its two-hour time period among the Big 4 networks in every key measure, toping ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” head to head by +71% in adults 18-49 (2.4 vs. 1.4). “The Voice” retained 100% versus its comparable telecast from the prior cycle in 18-49 (2.4 vs. 2.4 on March 20).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Voice” incresed by +18% in 18-49 (from a 2.38 rating to a 2.80) and +1.6 million viewers overall (10.4 million to 12.0 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Monday’s “The Voice” is growing by +30% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.59 to a 3.36) and +2.5 million viewers overall (10.8 million to 13.3 million). When projected non-linear viewing is included, the L+7 18-49 rating increases to a 3.84.
Upscale: Monday’s “Voice” is delivering a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 108 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (“most current,” including L+3).
“The Brave” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the prior week’s rating in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.1) and retained 97% in total viewers (5.0 million vs. 5.1 million), while ranking #2 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC, ahead of CBS’ “Scorpion” in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and every other key measure. L+3: “The Brave” grew by +46% in 18-49 (0.98 to 1.43) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 7.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “The Brave” has increased by +61% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.21 to a 1.95) and +3.4 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 9.0 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure grows to a 2.15.
Tuesday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and every other key demo.
“The Voice” (2.2/8 in 18-49, 10.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #2 entertainment show of the night in 18-49, behind only “This Is Us,” winning the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 by a +57% margin over “NCIS” (2.2 vs. 1.4). “Voice” also took the time period among those nets in every other key demographic. L+3: “Voice” grew by +18 in 18-49 (2.17 to 2.56) and more than +1.4 million viewers overall (10.0 million to 11.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +26% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.49 to a 3.13) and more than +2.2 million viewers overall (10.7 million to 12.9 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure grows to a 3.61.Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” is delivering a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“This Is Us” (2.9/11 in 18-49, 10.7 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49, growing +4% week to week in 18-49 (2.9 vs. 2.8) to equal the timeslot’s ABC-CBS-Fox competition combined (2.9 vs. a combined 2.9). Versus the show’s year-ago episode, “Us” was up +12% in 18-49 (2.9 vs. 2.6 on Oct. 18, 2016) and +10% in total viewers (10.7 million vs. 9.7 million). L+3: “This Is Us” grew by +55% in 18-49 (2.88 to 4.47) and more than +4.3 million viewers overall (10.7 million to 15.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: “This Is Us” is growing by +70% in 18-49 rating (from a 3.53 to a 6.00) and +6.5 million viewers overall (12.0 million to 18.5 million) going from L+SD to L+7. When projected non-linear viewing is included, the L+7 18-49 rating increases to a 7.53.Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 146 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the slot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-34 and men 18-34 and ranks #1 outright among those shows in women 18-34 and women 18-49. L+3: “Menendez” grew +41% in 18-49 (0.99 to 1.40) and +1.6 million viewers overall (4.4 million to 6.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Law & Order True Crime” is increasing by +63% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.39 to a 2.26) and +2.6 million viewers overall (5.4 million to 8.0 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure grows to a 2.48
Wednesday
“The Blacklist” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 5.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of a point of the prior week’s rating in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 1.0) and maintained 100% week to week in adults, men and women 18-34, women 18-49 and women 25-54. L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +48% in 18-49 (0.94 to 1.39) and +2.2 million viewers overall (5.5 million to 7.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist” is growing by +72% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.06 to a 1.82) and +3.3 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.4 million). Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 128 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) built on its 18-49 lead-in by +33% on its lead-in while maintaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2) and 97% in total viewers (5.6 million vs. 5.8 million). For its second half-hour from 9:30-10 p.m., “SVU” tied for #1 among the Big 4 nets in 18-49 with a 1.3 rating. L+3: “SVU” grew +50% in 18-49 (1.24 to 1.86) and +2.0 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 7.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +70% this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.35 to a 2.30) and +3.0 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 8.7 million). When projected non-linear viewing is included, the L+7 18-49 rating increases to a 2.79.
“Chicago P.D.” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 in the 10 p.m. hour among the ABC-CBS-NBC dramas in adults 18-49, while also finishing #1 or tied for #1 among those shows in adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults and men 25-54. “P.D.” has ranked #1 or tied for #1 among the timeslot’s ABC-CBS-NBC dramas on four of four Wednesdays so far this season in adults 18-49. L+3: “P.D.” increased by +65% in 18-49 (1.10 to 1.82) and +3.2 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 9.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +86% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.23 to a 2.29) and +4.0 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 10.2 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure grows to a 2.60.
Thursday
NBC ranked as the #1 non-sports network of the night in 18-49 and total viewers, led by the #1 entertainment show of the night in both measures, “Will & Grace.”
“Superstore” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and 97% in total viewers (4.204 million vs. 4.325 million). Excluding sports, “Superstore” tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in the timeslot in men 18-49, adults 18-34 and men 18-34. L+3: “Superstore” increased by +38% in 18-49 (1.12 to 1.54) and +928,000 viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Superstore” is growing by +46% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.25 to a 1.83) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.5 million to 5.8 million). When projected non-linear viewing is included, the L+7 18-49 rating increases to a 2.50. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 116 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“The Good Place” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% of its lead-in in adults 18-49, adults 18-34 and adults 25-54. Excluding sports, “The Good Place” ranked #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 nets in the timeslot in adult 18-49, adults 18-34 and all key adult-male demographics. L+3: “Good Place” grew +56% in 18-49 (1.08 to 1.69) and more than +1.4 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “The Good Place” is increasing by +66% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 1.31 to a 2.18) and more than +2.1 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 7.0 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure grows to a 2.80. Upscale: “The Good Place” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 130 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Will & Grace” (1.7/6 in 18-49, 6.7 million viewers overall from 9-9:31 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers and was up +55% over both NBC’s non-sports average in the timeslot last season in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.1) and this week’s 18-49 lead-in (1.7 vs. 1.1). Versus the prior week, “Will & Grace” finished within 0.1 of a rating point in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.8) and retained 99.6% in total viewers (6.689 million vs. 6.719 million). L+3: “Will & Grace” increased by +67% in 18-49 (1.71 to 2.86) and +2.9 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 9.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in 18-49 rating. L+7: “Will & Grace” has grown by +74% in 18-49 rating this past season going from L+SD to L+7 (2.50 to a 4.36) and +5.0 million viewers overall (8.7 million to 13.7 million). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 average increases to a 5.05. Upscale: “Will & Grace” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 138 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Great News” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.7 million viewers overall from 9:31-10 p.m. ET) was up +14% versus what the show was averaging at the close of last season in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7 for its last four episodes of Season 1 on May 16 and 23) and up +23% in total viewers (3.7 million vs. 3.0 million). L+3: “Great News” increased by +18% in 18-49 (0.82 to 0.97) and +422,000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings, L+7: “Great News” has increased by +19% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (1.17 to a 1.39) and +738,000 viewers overall (4.5 million to 5.2 million). When projected non-linear viewing is included, the L+7 18-49 rating grows to a 1.48. Upscale: “Great News” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 126 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Chicago Fire” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the hour’s top entertainment program in 18-49 and total viewers, maintaining 100% of the previous week’s rating in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and growing +3% in total viewers (6.346 million vs. 6.157 million) to the show’s biggest audience since its Sept. 28 season premiere (7.2 million).
It’s the second week in a row “Fire” has grown in total viewers. L+3: “Fire” grew by +63% in 18-49 (1.12 to 1.82) and +3.1 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 9.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers. L+7: “Chicago Fire” is growing by +88% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.31 to a 2.46) and +4.2 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 10.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure increases to a 2.81.
Friday
An encore telecast of “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” averaged a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 2.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET.
“Dateline NBC” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.1 in adults 25-54, 4.2 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 newsmagazine of the night in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. L+3: The prior week’s “Dateline” increased by +31% in 18-49 (0.87 to 1.14) and +1.0 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +33% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.94 to a 1.25) and +1.2 million viewers overall (5.4 million to 6.6 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
NBC Sports coverage of Notre Dame football featuring USC at Notre Dame (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 7:30-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49. Versus the year-ago game, the USC-Notre Dame matchup is up +14% in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7 for Stanford-Notre Dame on Oct. 15, 2016) and +4% in total viewers (3.0 million vs. 2.9 million).
Sunday
NBC Sports coverage of Atlanta Falcons-New England Patriots “Sunday Night Football” (6.5/22 in 18-49, 19.2 million viewers overall from 8:31-11:16 p.m. ET) led NBC to the nightlong win in every key measure -- adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers. Versus the comparable year-ago game, “SNF” grew +8% in 18-49 (6.5 vs. 6.0 for the overtime Seahawks-Cardinals game on Oct. 23, 2016) and +9% or +1.5 million persons in total viewers (19.240 million vs. 17.707 million). It’s the top-scoring “SNF” telecast since Sept. 17 (7.1 in 18-49, 20.2 million with Packers-Falcons).
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ ENCORES VIRTUALLY MATCH KIMMEL ORIGINALS IN 18-49 FOR THE LATE-NIGHT RATINGS WEEK OF OCT. 16-20
At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Ranks #1 Head to Head Vs. the Competition in Adults 18-49, Adults 25-54 and Other Key Demos
NEW YORK — Oct. 24, 2017 — A week of encore telecasts of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has virutally equaled original episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” for the ratings week of Oct. 16-20 in the key late-night demographic of adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
The week of “Tonight” encores generated a 0.49 rating, to finish the week within 0.01 of the 0.50 averaged by Kimmel’s originals. “Tonight” outrated CBS’ rebroadcast week of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” for the week by a +20% margin (0.49 vs. 0.41).
The “Tonight” encores matched or beat the “Kimmel” originals for the week in adults 18-34, men 18-34, men 18-49 and men 25-54.
At 12:35 a.m. ET, rebroadcasts of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” finished the week #1 in the timeslot versus CBS’ encores of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in adults 18-49, adults 18-34 (tie) and adults 25-54, and in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” beat ABC’s “Nightline” in those key measures.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Oct. 16-20. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Oct. 16-20. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.49 rating, 3 share (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 0.41/3 (R)*
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.49 rating, 3 share (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 0.41/3 (R)*
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.31/3 (R)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.28/2 (R)*
NBC “Late Night,” 0.31/3 (R)
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.28/2 (R)*
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.114 million viewers (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 2.318 million viewers (R)*
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.588 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.114 million viewers (R)
CBS “Late Show,” 2.318 million viewers (R)*
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.588 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.528 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.528 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.222 million viewers (R)
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.238 million viewers (R)*
NBC “Late Night,” 1.222 million viewers (R)
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.238 million viewers (R)*
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.762 million viewers (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.762 million viewers (R)
* Thursday’s CBS programs were delayed by an NFL overrun.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.66 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.59/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.66 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.59/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.37/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/3
NBC “Late Night,” 0.37/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/3
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.694 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.470 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.432 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.694 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.470 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.432 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.503 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.503 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.460 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.387 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.460 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.387 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.771 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.771 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF OCT. 16-20
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.22
Comedy Central, 11:30 p.m.-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.13
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.15 (R) **
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.15 (R) **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.59
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.42
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.42
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.730 million
Comedy Central, 11:30 p.m.-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.355 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.303 million (R) **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.154 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.824 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.154 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.824 million
** Preempted on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
‘TODAY’ WINS 95 STRAIGHT WEEKS
TODAY Is #1 in the Key Demo for 95 Straight Weeks, Its Best Streak in More Than 5 Years
TODAY Wins Outright in Total Viewers Monday
TODAY Narrows the Total Viewer Gap with GMA By 28% Year to Year
NEW YORK - October 24, 2017 - - TODAY was the number-one morning show outright, topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in total viewers and all demos last Monday. For the week, TODAY was also the number-one morning show in the key demo A25-54, marking 95 straight weeks in the top spot (111 of the last 112 weeks), its best streak in more than five years.
Compared to the same week last year, TODAY closed the total viewer gap versus GMA by 28% (-119,000 vs. -166,000 last year).
Additionally for the week, Megyn Kelly TODAY at 9 a.m. posted more than 2.1 million total viewers and 614,000 key demo viewers. TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda at 10 a.m. delivered more than 1.6 million total viewers and 499,000 A25-54 viewers.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.92 | 12 | 4,150 | 0.84 | 1,083 | 1.21 | 1,456 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.53 | 10 | 3,502 | 0.54 | 695 | 0.80 | 963 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.08 | 13 | 4,269 | 0.73 | 945 | 1.13 | 1,368 |
TODAY averaged 1.456 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +88,000 (+6%) and CBS This Morning by +493,000 (+51%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 95 consecutive weeks (best streak in over five years) and 111 of the last 112 weeks
- TODAY delivered a 1.21 A25-54 rating, +0.08 points ahead of GMA and +0.41 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.083 million A18-49 viewers, +138,000 (+15%) more than GMA and +388,000 (+56%) higher than CBS
- TODAY’s 0.84 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.11 points and CBS by +0.30 points
TODAY averaged 4.150 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +648,000 (+19%)
- TODAY’s total viewer lead over CBS hit a four-week high
- TODAY posted an across-the-board win on Monday morning (+146,000 in total viewers, +178,000 among A25-54, and +234,000 among A18-49)
- Week-over-week, TODAY increased its total viewer average by +20,000
- TODAY total viewer gap vs. GMA was 28% narrower compared to the same week last season (-119,000 vs. -166,000 last year)
SEASON-TO-DATE
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers
- Leads GMA by +94,000 and CBS by +533,000
TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers
- Leads GMA by +150,000 and CBS by +427,000
TODAY ranks a close #2 among total viewers
- Trails GMA by just -141,000, which is a narrower gap than YAGO (-146,000)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 35.5 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in September for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 45 consecutive months (54 out of the last 55), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in September 2017.
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 35.5 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in September for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 45 consecutive months (54 out of the last 55), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in September 2017.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” NOW #1 FOR 70 STRAIGHT WEEKS
Ranks #1 in A18-49 for 115 of Last 116 Weeks
Last Week, Broadcast Debuted “Those Who Serve,” New Ongoing Series Highlighting Americans In Uniform
NEW YORK (October 24, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” won the key demo for the week of October 16, marking its 70th straight week as the #1 most-watched evening broadcast, according to Nielsen Research Data.
Last week, the broadcast debuted a new ongoing series, “Those Who Serve,” highlighting Americans in uniform and the families, friends and communities that support them. The first story of the series showcased New Orleans Officers James Caire and Sgt. Gregory Johnson, brothers who volunteer their free time to train the marching band at New Orleans’ McDonough 35 High School. Tomorrow, the series will feature three generations of women from the same Michigan family who are all obstetrics nurses.
The broadcast continues its winning streak in the demo most valued by news advertisers, averaging 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +43,000 viewers (+3%) and “CBS Evening News” by +504,000 viewers (+41%).
For 115 of the past 116 weeks, Nightly News was also the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.2 million and topping ABC by +48,000 viewers (+4%) and CBS by +397,000 viewers (+48%).
7.8 million total viewers tuned in to Nightly News for the week of October 16. Nightly News bested “CBS Evening News” by +1.7 million total viewers (+28%) and grew its year-over-year total audience advantage.
Nightly News continues as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in the key demo, delivering its largest demo lead over CBS in four seasons.
The broadcast also continues to dominate the competition on social media with more followers on Facebook and a fivefold advantage in Twitter engagement compared to “CBS Evening News.”
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Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.7 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by + 43,000 viewers (+3%) and CBS by + 504,000 (+41%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 70 consecutive weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 1.2 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by + 48,000 (+4%) and CBS by + 397,000 (+48%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 115 of the last 116 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 7.8 million total viewers, besting CBS by + 1.7 million (+28%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49
- Nightly News holds its largest A25-54 demo advantage over CBS in four seasons.
Week of October 16 – October 20, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.778 | 1.44 | 1.738 | 0.94 | 1.218 |
| CBS | 6.085 | 1.02 | 1.234 | 0.64 | 0.821 |
| ABC | 8.252 | 1.40 | 1.695 | 0.91 | 1.170 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
"Will & Grace" Is the #1 Entertainment Show of the Night in 18-49 and Total Viewers
NBC spins the numbers for Thursday, October 19.
[via press release from NBC] "WILL & GRACE" IS THE #1 ENTERTAINMENT SHOW OF THE NIGHT IN 18-49 AND TOTAL VIEWERS, RETAINS 100% OF LAST WEEK'S FAST-AFFIL 1.7 IN 18-49
"WILL & GRACE" IS UP +55% VS. NBC'S NON-SPORTS TIMESLOT AVERAGE LAST SEASON, ALSO UP +55% VS. LAST NIGHT'S LEAD-IN
NBC IS THE NIGHT'S #1 NON-SPORTS NETWORK IN 18-49 AND TOTAL VIEWERS
DESPITE COMPETITION IN THE CHICAGO MARKET FROM THE DODGERS-CUBS SERIES-ENDING PLAYOFF GAME, "CHICAGO FIRE" IS THE #1 ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM AT 10 P.M., MAINTAINS 100% WEEK TO WEEK
"SUPERSTORE" HOLDS 100% OF LAST WEEK'S RATING DESPITE SPECIAL "GREAT PUMPKIN" COMPETITION
Thursday Primetime Ratings:
NBC is the #1 non-sports network of the night in 18-49 and total viewers, led by the #1 entertainment show of the night in both measures, "Will & Grace."
"Will & Grace" (1.7/6 in 18-49, 6.5 million viewers overall from 9-9:31 p.m. ET):
· Is up +55% vs. NBC's non-sports average in the slot last season in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.1).
· Is also up +55% vs. last night's lead-in in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.1).
· Is the #1 entertainment show of the night in 18-49 and total viewers.
· Beats "Scandal" by +42 in 18-49 (1.7 vs. 1.3) to rank as the half-hour's #1 entertainment program.
· Maintains 100% of last week's 1.7 in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings and is running within 0.1 of a rating point of last week's 1.8 in official nationals.
· In total viewers, is retaining 99% of last week's 6.593 million in fast-affiliate ratings and 97% of last week's 6.719 million in official nationals.
· Will grow dramatically via time-shifting and VOD:
· Last week's "Will & Grace" increased by +66% in 18-49 (1.76 to 2.93) and +3.0 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 9.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
· Those were the biggest L+3 lift of the night in 18-49 rating.
· L+7: "Will & Grace" has grown by +74% in 18-49 rating this past season going from L+SD to L+7 (2.50 to a 4.36) and +5.0 million viewers overall (8.7 million to 13.7 million).
· With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 average increases to a 5.05.
· Upscale: "Will & Grace" is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 138 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes
"Great News" (0.8/3 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 9:31-10 p.m. ET):
· Is close to rounding up to a 0.9 (currently reporting a 0.846 in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings).
· Is currently running within 0.2 of last week's rating in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 1.0, which matched the show's highest rating ever for a non-premiere episode) and is retaining 89% week to week in total viewers (3.775 million vs. 4.226 million, a series high excluding premieres).
· Is currently up +13% versus what the show was averaging at the close of last season in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7 for its last four episodes of Season 1 on May 16 and 23) and up +26% in total viewers (3.775 million vs. 3.001 million).
· Upscale: "Great News" is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 126 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
"Chicago Fire" (1.1/4 in 18-49, 6.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):
· Is the hour's top entertainment program in 18-49 and total viewers.
· On a night of high-rated competition from the Dodgers-Cubs series-ending baseball playoff game (particularly impacting Chicago, a key market for "Chicago Fire"), as well as the NFL, retains 100% of last week's rating in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and grows +3% in total viewers (6.322 million vs. 6.157 million).
· Tops "How to Get Away With Murder" by a margin of +22% in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.9) and +2.7 million persons or +77% in total viewers (6.322 million vs. 3.575 million).
· Grows +22% versus NBC's non-sports average in the slot last season in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.9, L+SD) and +31% in total viewers (6.322 million vs. 4.824 million).
· Is the #2 entertainment show of the night in total viewers, behind only "Will & Grace."
· Will increase substantially via time-shifting and VOD:
· Last week's "Fire" grew by +67% in 18-49 (1.12 to 1.87) and +3.1 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 9.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3.
· It was the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers.
· L+7: This season, "Chicago Fire" is increasing by +88% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.31 to a 2.46) and +4.2 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 10.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
· With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure increases to a 2.81.
"Superstore" (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET):
· Maintains 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and 97% in total viewers (4.214 million vs. 4.325 million) versus last night's special competition on ABC of "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown."
· Jumps +22% versus where the show concluded last season over its final four episodes in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.9 from April 6 through May 4) and +1.2 million persons or +42% in total viewers (4.214 million vs. 2.976 million).
· Excluding sports, ranks #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 networks in the timeslot in men 18-49, adults 18-34 and men 18-34.
· Will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD -- "Superstore" is growing by +46% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.25 to a 1.83) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.5 million to 5.8 million). When projected non-linear viewing is included, the L+7 18-49 rating increases to a 2.50.
· Upscale: "Superstore" is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 116 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
"The Good Place" (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET):
· Retains 100% of its lead-in in adults 18-49 and grows versus lead-in in women 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.2).
· Excluding sports, ties for #1 among the Big 4 nets in the timeslot in adult 18-49, men 18-49, adults 18-34 and men 18-34.
· Is maintaining 100% versus where the show concluded last season's over its final three episodes in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1 from Jan. 5-19) and is up +4% in total viewers (3.922 million vs. 3.759 million).
· Will grow substantially with time-shifting and VOD - "The Good Place" is increasing by +66% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 1.31 to a 2.18) and more than +2.1 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 7.0 million).
· Upscale: "The Good Place" is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 130 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes). With the addition of projected non-linear ratings, the L+7 figure grows to a 2.80.
In Late-Night Metered Markets Thursday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household averages were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 1.7/4 with an encore telecast; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," with an encore delayed by an NFL overrun; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 2.2/6.
· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 ratings were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.4/2 with an encore; "Late Show," with an encore delayed by an NFL overrun; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.6/3.
· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.5/5 in metered-market households and a 0.4/3 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.
· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.0/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," with an encore delayed by an NFL overrun. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.3/3 with an encore in 18-49; "Late Late Show," with an encore delayed by an NFL overrun.
· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.6/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.
NBC Wins Monday Among the Big 4 in 18-49
NBC spins the numbers for Monday, October 16.
[via press release from NBC] NBC WINS MONDAY AMONG THE BIG 4 IN 18-49
"VOICE" RULES AMONG THOSE NETS IN ITS 8-10 P.M. TIMESLOT, TOPPING "DANCING WITH THE STARS" BY +53%
Monday Primetime Results:
NBC win Monday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
NOTE: The ABC stations in Indianapolis and Nashville carried NFL football.
"The Voice" (2.3/8 in 18-49, 10.1 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET):
· Ranks #1 in the two-hour time period among the Big 4 networks in every key measure (including a tie in women 18-34).
· Tops "Dancing With the Stars" head to head by +53% in adults 18-49 (2.3 vs. 1.5), and also outscores "Dancing" in total viewers (10.1 million vs. 9.8 million) - and note ABC results are currently inflated by NFL preemptions in Indianapolis and Nashville).
· Grows +35% versus what the show was averaging at the end of last season through the May sweep in 18-49 (2.3 vs. 1.7) and in total viewers is up +13% (10.100 million vs. 8.959 million).
· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting and VOD - Monday's "The Voice" is growing by +30% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.63 to a 3.41) and +2.7 million viewers overall (10.6 million to 13.3 million)
· Upscale: Monday's "Voice" is delivering a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
"The Brave" (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET):
· Is currently running within 0.1 of last week's rating in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.1) and is up in total viewers (5.160 million vs. 5.139 million), pending updates.
· Currently ranks #2 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC, ahead of CBS' "Scorpion" in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and every other key measure.
· Is currently beating "Scorpion" in the hour by +25% in adults 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.8).
· Will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD - "The Brave" has increased by +62% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.33 to a 2.16) and +3.7 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 9.7 million)..
In Late-Night Metered Markets Monday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 1.7/4 with an encore telecast; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.0/5 with an encore; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 2.5/7.
· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.5/3 with an encore; "Late Show," 0.3/2 with an encore; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.7/4.
· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.5/5 in metered-market households and a 0.4/3 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.
· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.0/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.0/4 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.3/3 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.2/2 with an encore.
· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.6/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.
[via press release from NBC] NBC WINS MONDAY AMONG THE BIG 4 IN 18-49
"VOICE" RULES AMONG THOSE NETS IN ITS 8-10 P.M. TIMESLOT, TOPPING "DANCING WITH THE STARS" BY +53%
Monday Primetime Results:
NBC win Monday night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
NOTE: The ABC stations in Indianapolis and Nashville carried NFL football.
"The Voice" (2.3/8 in 18-49, 10.1 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET):
· Ranks #1 in the two-hour time period among the Big 4 networks in every key measure (including a tie in women 18-34).
· Tops "Dancing With the Stars" head to head by +53% in adults 18-49 (2.3 vs. 1.5), and also outscores "Dancing" in total viewers (10.1 million vs. 9.8 million) - and note ABC results are currently inflated by NFL preemptions in Indianapolis and Nashville).
· Grows +35% versus what the show was averaging at the end of last season through the May sweep in 18-49 (2.3 vs. 1.7) and in total viewers is up +13% (10.100 million vs. 8.959 million).
· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting and VOD - Monday's "The Voice" is growing by +30% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.63 to a 3.41) and +2.7 million viewers overall (10.6 million to 13.3 million)
· Upscale: Monday's "Voice" is delivering a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
"The Brave" (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET):
· Is currently running within 0.1 of last week's rating in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.1) and is up in total viewers (5.160 million vs. 5.139 million), pending updates.
· Currently ranks #2 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC, ahead of CBS' "Scorpion" in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and every other key measure.
· Is currently beating "Scorpion" in the hour by +25% in adults 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.8).
· Will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD - "The Brave" has increased by +62% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.33 to a 2.16) and +3.7 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 9.7 million)..
In Late-Night Metered Markets Monday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 1.7/4 with an encore telecast; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.0/5 with an encore; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 2.5/7.
· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.5/3 with an encore; "Late Show," 0.3/2 with an encore; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.7/4.
· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.5/5 in metered-market households and a 0.4/3 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.
· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.0/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.0/4 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.3/3 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.2/2 with an encore.
· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.6/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” #1 IN KEY DEMO FOR 69 STRAIGHT WEEKS
Ranks #1 in A18-49 for 114 of Last 115 Weeks
Grows Year-Over-Year in Total Viewers
NEW YORK (October 17, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” won the key demo for the week of October 9, marking its 69th straight week as the #1 most-watched evening broadcast, according to Nielsen Research Data.
Last week’s broadcasts featured exclusive reporting, including Trump wanting what amounted to a tenfold increase in the nuclear arsenal and a report that former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort has a $60 million relationship with a Russian oligarch. Nightly News also continued its extensive coverage on the ongoing crisis in Puerto Rico.
The broadcast continues its winning streak in the key demo averaging 1.9 million A25-54 viewers, beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +29,000 viewers (+2%) and “CBS Evening News” by +525,000 viewers (+40%).
For 114 of the past 115 weeks, Nightly News was also the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.3 million and topping ABC by +108,000 viewers (+9%) and CBS by +485,000 viewers (+57%).
8.1 million total viewers tuned in to Nightly News for the week of October 9. Nightly News bested “CBS Evening News” by +1.9 million total viewers (+30%) and grew its year-over-year total audience.
Nightly News continues as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in the key demo, delivering its largest demo lead over CBS in four seasons.
The broadcast also continues to dominate the competition on social media with more followers on Facebook and a fivefold advantage in Twitter engagement compared to ABC’s “World News Tonight.”
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Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.9 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +29,000 viewers (+2%) and CBS by +525,000 (+40%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 69 consecutive weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 1.3 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +108,000 (+9%) and CBS by +485,000 (+57%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 114 of the last 115 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 8.1 million total viewers, besting CBS by +1.9 million (+30%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49
- Nightly News holds its largest demo advantages over CBS in four seasons.
Week of October 9 – October 13, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 8.148 | 1.53 | 1.852 | 1.03 | 1.331 |
| CBS | 6.266 | 1.10 | 1.327 | 0.66 | 0.846 |
| ABC | 8.649 | 1.51 | 1.823 | 0.95 | 1.223 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
‘TODAY’ WINS WEEK IN DEMO
TODAY Is #1 in the Key Demo for 94 Straight Weeks, Its Best Streak in More Than 5 Years
TODAY Wins Outright in Total Viewers Monday and Wednesday
TODAY Narrows the Total Viewer Gap with GMA By More Than Half Year to Year
NEW YORK - October 17, 2017 - - TODAY was the number-one morning show outright, topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in total viewers and all demos last Monday and Wednesday. For the week, TODAY was also the number-one morning show in the key demo A25-54, marking 94 straight weeks in the top spot (110 of the last 111 weeks), its best streak in more than five years. Compared to the same week last year, TODAY closed the total viewer gap versus GMA by more than half (58%, or -79,000 vs. -187,000 last year).
Additionally for the week, Megyn Kelly TODAY at 9 a.m. posted 2.258 million total viewers and 705,000 key demo viewers, growing its week-to-week average by 3% in viewers, and 10% in the demo. TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda at 10 a.m. also increased its total viewer average by 8% and its key demo average by 12% versus last week.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.93 | 12 | 4,130 | 0.86 | 1,109 | 1.22 | 1,473 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.56 | 10 | 3,490 | 0.53 | 683 | 0.76 | 919 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.07 | 13 | 4,209 | 0.74 | 956 | 1.15 | 1,383 |
TODAY won Monday and Wednesday outright in total viewers and all demos
TODAY was the only broadcast to post week-over-week growth in P2+ and A18-49
TODAY averaged 1.473 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +90,000 (+6%) and CBS This Morning by +554,000 (+60%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 94 consecutive weeks (best streak in over five years) and 110 of the last 111 weeks
- Week-over-week, TODAY more than tripled its demo advantage over GMA (+90,000 vs. +25,000 prior week) and increased its leads over CBS by 9% (+554,000 vs. +508,000 prior week)
- TODAY delivered a 1.22 A25-54 rating, +0.07 points ahead of GMA and +0.46 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.109 million A18-49 viewers, +153,000 (+16%) more than GMA and +426,000 (+62%) higher than CBS
- TODAY was the only broadcast to add A18-49 viewers week-over-week (+5,000), helping increase its lead over GMA by 94% and CBS by 2%
- TODAY’s 0.86 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.12 points and CBS by +0.33 points
TODAY averaged 4.130 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +640,000 (+18%)
- TODAY has finished within 80,000 viewers of GMA for the second time in the last three weeks. Versus prior week, the total viewer gap was 76% narrower (-79,000 vs. -326,000 prior week)
- TODAY’s total viewer lead over CBS hit a three-week high
- Compared to the same week last season, TODAY closed the total viewer gap vs. GMA by more than half (58%, or -79,000 vs. -187,000 last year)
SEASON-TO-DATE
TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers
- Leads GMA by +98,000 and CBS by +548,000 (both lower than YAGO)
TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers
- Leads GMA by +154,000 and CBS by +441,000 (both lower than YAGO)
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 37.5 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in August for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 44 consecutive months (53 out of the last 54), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in August 2017.
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 37.5 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in August for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 44 consecutive months (53 out of the last 54), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in August 2017.
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE LATE-NIGHT RATINGS WEEK OF OCT. 9-13 IN 18-49 WITH ITS BIGGEST MARGINS IN THREE WEEKS
At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Tops the Competition Head to Head in Every Key Ratings Measure
NEW YORK — Oct. 17, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the ratings week of Oct. 9-13 in the key late-night demographic of adults 18-49 with the show’s biggest margins in three weeks over the timeslot’s ABC and CBS competition, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
For the week, “Tonight” generated a +27% margin of victory in adult 18-49 rating versus CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (with a 0.61 rating vs. a 0.48) and posted a +42% win over ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.61 vs. 0.43), in both cases the biggest “Tonight” margins since the week of Sept. 18-22, when Fallon prevailed by +35% over Colbert and +49% versus Kimmel. Note that last week’s Friday “Kimmel” was an encore and Thursday’s “Late Show” was delayed by an NFL overrun.
In total viewers, “Tonight” bested “Kimmel” by +322,000 persons (2.492 million vs. 2.170 million), making this the third week in a row “Tonight” has increased its total-viewer margin over “Kimmel” -- +322, 000 this past week versus +246,000 for the week of Oct. 9-13 (2.618 million vs. 2.372 million), versus +244,000 for the week of Sept. 25-29 (2.541 million vs. 2.297 million), versus +226,000 for the week of Sept. 18-22 (2.261 million vs. 2.035 million).
At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” finished the week #1 in the timeslot versus CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in all key ratings categories -- adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers -- and in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key measure.
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Oct. 9-13. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Oct. 9-13. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.61 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.48/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.43/3 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.61 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.48/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.43/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.27/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.27/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.35/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.27/2 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.35/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.27/2 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 (R)
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.492 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.998 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.170 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.492 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 2.998 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.170 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.399 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.399 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.364 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.333 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.364 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.333 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.751 million viewers (R)
NBC “Last Call,” 0.751 million viewers (R)
* Thursday’s CBS programs were delayed by an NFL overrun. Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night” and “Late Late Show” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.64 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.55/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.64 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.55/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/3
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.29/3
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.612 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.251 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.329 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.612 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.251 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.329 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.475 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.475 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.411 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.365 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.411 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.365 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.767 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.767 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF OCT. 9-13
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.12 (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.12 (R) **
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.12 (R) **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.59
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.47
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.47
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.365 million (R)
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.328 million (R) **
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.157 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.921 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.157 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.921 million
** Preempted on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
WITH ‘SNF’ #1 OVERALL & ‘THIS IS US,’ ‘VOICE’ & ‘WILL & GRACE’ RANKING AS 4 OF THE TOP 10 ENTERTAINMENT SHOWS, NBC WINS WEEK OF OCT. 9-15
NBC Also Paces the Week in 18-49 and Most Other Key Demographics Counting Entertainment Programs Only
For the Season, NBC Is Running #1 in 18-49 and Most Other Key Demos Counting All Shows & Entertainment Shows Only
NBC Wins Monday Among the Big 4 in 18-49, "Voice" Leads in Slot Among the Big 4 in Every Key Measure, “The Brave” Retains 100% Week to Week
NBC Sweeps Tuesday's Key Demos, "Voice" Grows to Its Most-Watched Telecast Since March; "This Is Us" Is the #1 Show of the Night; "L&O True Crime" Wins at 10
L+3: “This Is Us” Generates the Biggest L+3 Lifts of the Night in 18-49 and Total Viewers
Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Ranks #1 at 10 p.m. Among the ABC-CBS-NBC Dramas, "Blacklist" Matches Its Second-High 18-49 Rating Since Last November
Thursday’s “Will & Grace” Grows +64% Vs. NBC's Non-Sports Timeslot Average Last Season, "Great News" Equals Its Best Ever Non-Premiere Rating; "Good Place" Holds 100% Week to Week
L+3: “Will & Grace” Generates Thursday’s Biggest L+3 Lift in 18-49 and “Chicago Fire” Is the Biggest Gainer in Total Viewers
Giants-Broncos “Sunday Night Football” Wins the Night for NBC in Every Key Measure, Jumps +19% Vs. the Year-Ago Game in Total Viewers
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Oct. 17, 2017 — NBC has won the primetime ratings week of Oct. 9-15 in the key demographic of adults 18-49, with “Sunday Night Football” the #1 primetime show on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and total viewers and “This Is Us,” two editions of “The Voice” and “Will & Grace” accounting for four of the top ten entertainment shows, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Ranking exclude sports pre- and post-game shows.
NBC also ranked #1 or tied for #1 for the week among the Big 4 networks in nearly every other key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults and women 25-54.
NBC also won the week counting entertainment programs only in adults 18-49 and ranked #1 or tied for #1 in that category in adults and women 18-34, men and women 18-49 and adults and women 25-54.
In adults 18-49, “Sunday Night Football” ranked as the week’s #1 primetime program on the broadcast networks, while “This Is Us” finished #4, the Monday and Tuesday editions of “The Voice” tied for #5 and “Will & Grace” tied for #11. Counting entertainment programs only, “Us” ranked #2, the two “Voice” telecasts tied for #3 and “Will & Grace” tied for #9.
Counting three days of time-shifted viewing, “This Is Us” moved ahead of CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory” as the #1 entertainment program of the week in 18-49, with a 4.33 rating in “live plus three day” Nielsens versus a 4.09 for “Big Bang.”
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, as well as adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults and women 25-54.
Counting entertainment programming only, NBC leads the season in adults 18-49, and also ranks #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 in adults 25-54, adults 18-49 and all key adult-female demos.
Week 3 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” Oct. 9-15
NBC…1.8
CBS…1.7
ABC…1.0
Fox…0.9
CW…0.5
Total Viewers
CBS…8.9 million
NBC…7.2 million
ABC…4.7 million
Fox…2.9 million
CW…1.6 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.2
CBS…1.9
ABC…1.4
Fox…1.3
CW…0.3
Total Viewers
CBS…9.8 million
NBC…8.2 million
ABC…6.0 million
Fox…3.9 million
CW…1.1 million
NBC highlights for the week of Oct. 9-15:
Monday
NBC ranked #1 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic.
“The Voice” (2.4/8 in 18-49, 10.9 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET) won the two-hour time period among the Big 4 networks in every key measure, topping “Dancing With the Stars” head to head by +85% in adults 18-49 (2.4 vs. 1.3). In total viewers, “The Voice” retained 99% of the prior week’s average (10.9 million vs. 11.0 million) and beat the show’s season premiere of two weeks earlier by +3% (10.9 million vs. 10.6 million).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Voice” grew by +20% in 18-49 (from a 2.45 rating to a 2.94) and +1.8 million viewers overall (10.9 million to 12.7 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Monday’s “The Voice” is growing by +30% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.63 to a 3.41) and +2.7 million viewers overall (10.6 million to 13.3 million).
Upscale: Monday’s “Voice” is delivering a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (“most current,” including L+3).
“The Brave” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.1 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and 99.5% in total viewers (5.1 million vs. 5.2 million), while growing +11% in men 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9). “Brave” ranked #2 in the hour among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-490 and adults 25-54, beating CBS’ “Scorpion” in the hour by +38% in adults 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.8). L+3: “The Brave” grew by +46% in 18-49 (1.12 to 1.63) and more than +2.3 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 7.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “The Brave” has increased by +62% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.33 to a 2.16) and +3.7 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 9.7 million).
Tuesday
NBC won the night in adults 18-49 and every other key demo.
“The Voice” (2.4/9 in 18-49, 11.1 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +4% week to week in 18-49 (2.4 vs. 2.3) and is up +6% in total viewers (11.1 million vs. 10.4 million), making this the most-watched episode of “The Voice” on any night of the week since Tuesday, March 14 (11.7 million viewers). “The Voice” won the slot in adults 18-49 by a +71% margins over “NCIS” (2.4 vs. 1.4) and also took the time period among the Big 4 nets in every other key demographic, while ranking as the #2 show of the night in 18-49, behind only “This Is Us.” This was the first Tuesday Week 3 “Voice” ever to grow in 18-49 rating versus Week 2. L+3: “Voice” grew by +18 in 18-49 (2.40 to 2.84) and +1.5 million viewers overall (11.1 million to 12.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Tuesday’s “Voice” has increased by +25% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.69 to a 3.37) and +2.5 million viewers overall (10.9 million to 13.4 million).
“This Is Us” (2.8/10 in 18-49, 11.0 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night in 18-49, growing +8% versus last season’s third episode in 18-49 (2.8 vs. 2.6 on Oct. 11, 2016) and +12% in total viewers (11.016 million vs. 9.872 million). Week to week, “This Is Us” retained 99.6% in total viewers (11.0 million vs. 11.1 million) and 90% in 18-49 (2.8 vs. 3.1). L+3: “This Is Us” grew by +54% in 18-49 (2.81 to 4.33) and +4.3 million viewers overall (11.0 million to 15.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: “This Is Us” is growing by +66% in 18-49 rating (from a 3.90 to a 6.49) and more than +6.9 million viewers overall (12.9 million to 19.9 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 147 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes, to make it the #2 most upscale primetime series on the Big 4 networks and #1.drama.
“Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.7 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) won the slot in adults 18-49 and ranked #1 or tied for #1 among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-34 and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54. “Menendez” retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and 98% in total viewers (4.7 million vs. 4.8 million). L+3: “Menendez” grew +42% in 18-49 (1.06 to 1.50) and +1.5 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Law & Order True Crime” is increasing by +55% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.64 to a 2.55) and +2.7 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 8.8 million).
Wednesday
“The Blacklist” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0), to equal the show’s second-highest 18-49 rating since Nov. 10, 2016 (1.2 Thursday at 10 p.m.), trailing over that span only the show’s Sept. 27 season premiere (1.1). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +49% in 18-49 (0.97 to 1.45) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 7.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist” is growing by +69% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.13 to a 1.91) and +3.3 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 9.7 million). Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 125 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in total viewers, and finished within 0.4 of a rating point of the slot lead in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.6 for ABC’s comedies). L+3: “SVU” grew +53% in 18-49 (1.25 to 1.91) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 7.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +70% this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.42 to a 2.41) and +3.2 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 8.8 million).
“Chicago P.D.” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the 10 p.m. hour in adults 18-49 and total viewers among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas, and also ranked #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in every other key demographic. Week to week, “P.D.” maintained 100% in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2) and 98% in total viewers (5.972 million vs. 6.192 million). L+3: “P.D.” increased by +65% in 18-49 (1.18 to 1.95) and +3.2 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +79% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.30 to a 2.33) and more than +4.0 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 10.2 million).
Thursday
“Superstore” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) jumped +22% versus where the show concluded last season over its final four episodes in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.9 from April 6 through May 4) and by +1.3 million persons or +45% in total viewers (4.3 million vs. 3.0 million). L+3: “Superstore” increased by +38% in 18-49 (1.14 to 1.57) and +932,000 viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Superstore” is growing by +48% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.26 to a 1.87) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.6 million to 5.9 million). Upscale: “Superstore” is delvering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“The Good Place” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s second-highest regular-slot rating in the past year (since Oct. 6, 2016, 1.4), trailing over that span only its Sept. 28 second-season premiere. “Good Place” maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2) and 97% in total viewers (4.0 million vs. 4.2 million). Excluding sports, “Good Place” finished #1 among the Big 4 nets in the timeslot in men 18-49 and men 25-54. L+3: “Good Place” grew +51% in 18-49 (1.21 to 1.83) and more than +1.4 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 5.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “The Good Place” is increasing by +63% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 1.35 to a 2.20) and more than +2.0 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 6.6 million). Upscale: “The Good Place” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 128 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Will & Grace” (1.8/6 in 18-49, 6.7 million viewers overall from 9-9:31 p.m. ET) beat “Scandal” by +38% in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.3), to rank as the half-hour’s #1 entertainment program. “Will & Grace” was also up +64% versus NBC’s non-sports average in the slot last season in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.1) and up +50% versus this week’s lead-in in 18-49 (1.8 vs. 1.2). In the timeslot, “W&G” ranked as the #1 entertainment program on the Big 4 networks in adults, men and women 18-49; adults, men and women 25-54; adults 18-34 (tie) and total viewers. L+3: “Will & Grace” increased by +66% in 18-49 (1.76 to 2.93) and +3.0 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 9.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in 18-49 rating. L+7: “Will & Grace” has grown by +67% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (3.00 to a 5.00) and more than +5.6 million viewers overall (10.2 million to 15.8 million). Upscale: “Will & Grace” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 136 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“Great News” (1.0/3 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 9:31-10 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s highest ever non-premiere rating in 18-49, maintaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and growing +10% in total viewers (4.2 million vs. 3.9 million). “Great News” was up +43% versus what the show was averaging at the close of last season in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.7 for its last four episodes of Season 1 on May 16 and 23) and up +41% in total viewers (4.226 million vs. 3.001 million). L+3: “Great News” increased by +13% in 18-49 (0.99 to 1.12) and +454,000 viewers overall (4/2 million to 4.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings, L+7: “Great News” has increased by +17% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (1.33 to a 1.56) and +797,000 viewers overall (5.2 million to 6.0 million). Upscale: “Great News” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 123 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Chicago Fire” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) was the hour’s top entertainment program in 18-49 and total viewers, as well as adults, men and women 25-54, ahead of “How to Get Away With Murder.” Week to week, “Fire” grew in total viewers (6.2 million vs. 6.1 million) to top “How to Get Away With Murder” by a margin of +2.3 million persons or +59% in total viewers (6.2 million vs. 3.9 million). L+3: “Fire” grew by +67% in 18-49 (1.12 to 1.87) and +3.1 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 9.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers. L+7: “Chicago Fire” is growing by +76% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.47 to a 2.59) and +4.3 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 11.5 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
Friday
An encore telecast of “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” averaged a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 2.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET.
“Dateline NBC” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.3 in adults 25-54, 4.9 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the prior week’s 18-49 rating (0.9 vs. 1.0, which was the show’s highest result since June 2. L+3: The prior week’s “Dateline” grew by +27% in 18-49 (0.98 to 1.25) and +1.0 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 6.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +34% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.91 to a 1.22) and +1.2 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 6.4 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 120 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Saturday
“One Voice: Somos Live! A Concert for Disaster Relief” aired on NBC, Telemundo, Univision and other outlets from 10-11 p.m. ET and PT, after an earlier 8-10 p.m. Spanish-language telecast on Telemundo, Univision and other outlets. The 10-11 p.m. program averaged a total of 3.9 million viewers on NBC, Telemundo and Univision.
Sunday
NBC Sports coverage of New York Giants-Denver Broncos “Sunday Night Football” (5.6/19 in 18-49, 16.2 million viewers overall from 8:31-11:10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 primetime telecast of the night in 18-49 and total viewers and led NBC to the nightlong win in every key measure -- adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers. Versus the comparable year-ago game, “SNF” jumped +19% or +2.6 million persons in total viewers (16.2 million vs. 13.6 million for the overtime Colts-Texans game on Oct. 16, 2016) and +14% in 18-49 (5.6 vs. 4.9).
"Saturday Night Live" Generates Season Highs & the Show's 2nd Strongest Week 3 Metered-Market Rating in 6 Years
NBC spins the numbers for Saturday, October 14.
[via press release from NBC] "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" GENERATES SEASON HIGHS & THE SHOW'S 2ND STRONGEST WEEK 3 METERED-MARKET RATING IN 6 YEARS
WITH SOME VIEWERS IN THE WESTERN U.S. NOT YET COUNTED IN THESE METERED-MARKET HOUSEHOLDS, THE OCT. 14 TELECAST, WITH HOST KUMAIL NANJIANI AND MUSICAL GUEST PINK, IS THE #1 TELECAST OF THE NIGHT ON THE BIG 4 NETWORKS IN HOUSEHOLDS AND 18-49
In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:
· The Oct. 14 telecast of "Saturday Night Live" has generated season-high metered-market ratings and the show's second-biggest Week 3 household rating in six years, trailing over that span only last year's election-fueled result, according to "live plus same day" local-market results from Nielsen Media Research.
· With a telecast, hosted by Kumail Nanjiani and featuring musical guest Pink, last night's "Saturday Night Live" averaged a 4.6 rating, 11 share in "live plus same day" household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 2.2/10 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters
· The Oct. 14 edition aired live coast to coast (11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. PT) and was replayed at 11:30 in western markets. Note that these numbers under-report last night's "SNL" results because they don't include viewership from the show's 11:30 replays in the Western U.S.
· Last night's edition set season highs in these metered-market results in both households and 18-49, with the show's strongest numbers since last season's finale (5.3/13 in metered-market households and 2.6/13 in 18-49 in the local people meters with host Dwayne Johnson and musical guest Katy Perry).
· The 4.6 household rating ranks as the show's second-biggest local-market household rating for the third "SNL" original of a season since Oct. 8, 2011, when the episode hosted by Ben Stiller and featuring musical guest Foster The People averaged a 4.8 rating.
· Over that six-year span, the only bigger result for a Week 3 "SNL" came with last year's edition, hosted by Emily Blunt and featuring musical guest Bruno Mars (5.0 in metered-market households on Oct. 15, 2016). Last year's was the show's top-rated Week 3 edition in metered-market households since 2008 and equaled the highest Week 3 18-49 rating in the local people meters since 2011.
· The 2.2 in adults 18-49 in the local people meters is also the show's highest Week 3 result in four years, since Oct. 12, 2013 (2.3 with host Bruce Willis and musical guest Katy Perry), trailing over that span only last year's 2.3.
· Last night's "Saturday Night Live" was the #1 telecast of the night on the broadcast networks in both metered-market households and in 18-49 in the local people meters, outrating every Saturday primetime telecast on those nets in both categories.
· Note that "Saturday Night Live" will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD. Last season's 21 originals grew by +60% in adult 18-49 rating and +3.406 million persons or +44% in total viewers going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures..
· That season's average 11.071 million viewers in L+7 made 2016-17 the show's most-watched season in 23 years, "SNL's" best since 1993-94 (11.320 million). The 3.51 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating made it the show's best season in that demo in seven years (since the 2009-10 season, a 3.51).
Saturday Primetime Ratings:
· "One Voice: Somos Live! A Concert for Disaster Relief" aired on NBC, Telemundo, Univision and other outlets from 10-11 p.m. ET and PT, after an earlier 8-10 p.m. Spanish-language telecast on Telemundo, Univision and other outlets. Currently available fast-affiliate ratings for the 10-11 p.m. program reflect only NBC and are subject to change for the special telecast due to out-of-pattern scheduling in the Mountain time zone.
· Those fast-affiliate ratings currently show the special averaging 2.457 million viewers overall and a 0.6 rating in adults 18-49 on NBC. The last time NBC averaged more viewers in the timeslot with non-sports programming was Sept. 2 (3.2 million with "Dateline Mystery").
· In metered-market ratings, which are time zone-adjusted, "One Voice: Somos Live! A Concert for Disaster Relief" delivered a 1.7 rating, 3 share in metered-market households and a 0.7/3 in 18-49 in the local people meters. The last time NBC scored a higher 18-49 rating Saturday at 10 p.m. in the local people meters was Aug. 26 (0.8 with "Dateline Mystery").
· Due to inconsistent start times across time zones, currently available fast-affiliate ratings are not reliable for NBC's Saturday 8-10 p.m. ET programming.
NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.
[via press release from NBC] "SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE" GENERATES SEASON HIGHS & THE SHOW'S 2ND STRONGEST WEEK 3 METERED-MARKET RATING IN 6 YEARS
WITH SOME VIEWERS IN THE WESTERN U.S. NOT YET COUNTED IN THESE METERED-MARKET HOUSEHOLDS, THE OCT. 14 TELECAST, WITH HOST KUMAIL NANJIANI AND MUSICAL GUEST PINK, IS THE #1 TELECAST OF THE NIGHT ON THE BIG 4 NETWORKS IN HOUSEHOLDS AND 18-49
In Late-Night Metered-Market Ratings for Saturday Night:
· The Oct. 14 telecast of "Saturday Night Live" has generated season-high metered-market ratings and the show's second-biggest Week 3 household rating in six years, trailing over that span only last year's election-fueled result, according to "live plus same day" local-market results from Nielsen Media Research.
· With a telecast, hosted by Kumail Nanjiani and featuring musical guest Pink, last night's "Saturday Night Live" averaged a 4.6 rating, 11 share in "live plus same day" household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 2.2/10 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters
· The Oct. 14 edition aired live coast to coast (11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. PT) and was replayed at 11:30 in western markets. Note that these numbers under-report last night's "SNL" results because they don't include viewership from the show's 11:30 replays in the Western U.S.
· Last night's edition set season highs in these metered-market results in both households and 18-49, with the show's strongest numbers since last season's finale (5.3/13 in metered-market households and 2.6/13 in 18-49 in the local people meters with host Dwayne Johnson and musical guest Katy Perry).
· The 4.6 household rating ranks as the show's second-biggest local-market household rating for the third "SNL" original of a season since Oct. 8, 2011, when the episode hosted by Ben Stiller and featuring musical guest Foster The People averaged a 4.8 rating.
· Over that six-year span, the only bigger result for a Week 3 "SNL" came with last year's edition, hosted by Emily Blunt and featuring musical guest Bruno Mars (5.0 in metered-market households on Oct. 15, 2016). Last year's was the show's top-rated Week 3 edition in metered-market households since 2008 and equaled the highest Week 3 18-49 rating in the local people meters since 2011.
· The 2.2 in adults 18-49 in the local people meters is also the show's highest Week 3 result in four years, since Oct. 12, 2013 (2.3 with host Bruce Willis and musical guest Katy Perry), trailing over that span only last year's 2.3.
· Last night's "Saturday Night Live" was the #1 telecast of the night on the broadcast networks in both metered-market households and in 18-49 in the local people meters, outrating every Saturday primetime telecast on those nets in both categories.
· Note that "Saturday Night Live" will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD. Last season's 21 originals grew by +60% in adult 18-49 rating and +3.406 million persons or +44% in total viewers going from "live plus same day" Nielsens to "live plus seven day" figures..
· That season's average 11.071 million viewers in L+7 made 2016-17 the show's most-watched season in 23 years, "SNL's" best since 1993-94 (11.320 million). The 3.51 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating made it the show's best season in that demo in seven years (since the 2009-10 season, a 3.51).
Saturday Primetime Ratings:
· "One Voice: Somos Live! A Concert for Disaster Relief" aired on NBC, Telemundo, Univision and other outlets from 10-11 p.m. ET and PT, after an earlier 8-10 p.m. Spanish-language telecast on Telemundo, Univision and other outlets. Currently available fast-affiliate ratings for the 10-11 p.m. program reflect only NBC and are subject to change for the special telecast due to out-of-pattern scheduling in the Mountain time zone.
· Those fast-affiliate ratings currently show the special averaging 2.457 million viewers overall and a 0.6 rating in adults 18-49 on NBC. The last time NBC averaged more viewers in the timeslot with non-sports programming was Sept. 2 (3.2 million with "Dateline Mystery").
· In metered-market ratings, which are time zone-adjusted, "One Voice: Somos Live! A Concert for Disaster Relief" delivered a 1.7 rating, 3 share in metered-market households and a 0.7/3 in 18-49 in the local people meters. The last time NBC scored a higher 18-49 rating Saturday at 10 p.m. in the local people meters was Aug. 26 (0.8 with "Dateline Mystery").
· Due to inconsistent start times across time zones, currently available fast-affiliate ratings are not reliable for NBC's Saturday 8-10 p.m. ET programming.
NOTE: All ratings are "live plus same day" from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise indicated.
‘SNF,’ ‘THIS IS US,’ ‘VOICE’ & ‘WILL & GRACE’ CLAIM 5 OF THE TOP 10 RANKINGS AS NBC DOMINATES WEEK 2 OF THE NEW SEASON IN 18-49
For the Week of Oct. 2-8, “Sunday Night Football” Ranks #1 Among All Prime Broadcast Programs, “This Is Us” & Two Editions of “The Voice” Account for 3 of the Top 4 Entertainment Shows
For the Season, NBC Is Running #1 in Every Key Demographic
NBC Wins Monday Among the Big 4 in 18-49, "Voice" Maintains 100% Week to Week in 18-49, Grows in Total Viewers, “The Brave” Tops “Scorpion” by +38%
Tuesday’s "This Is Us" Hits Its Highest Non-Premiere / Non- Finale Rating Yet; "Voice" Wins at 8 p.m. Among the Big 4 by +53% in 18-49; "Menendez" Leads Among ABC, CBS & NBC at 10
L+3: “This Is Us” Elicits the Biggest L+3 Lifts of the Night in 18-49 and Total Viewers
Wednesday’s "Blacklist" Matches Its Second-High 18-49 Rating Since Last November, "SVU" Equals Its 2nd High Since February; "Chicago P.D." Wins at 10 in 18-49
Thursday’s “Will & Grace” Soars +82% Vs. NBC’s Non-Sports Slot Average From Last Season, “Chicago Fire” Is the Top Entertainment Telecast at 10 p.m., “Great News” Matches Its 2nd Best Rating Since the Show’s Series Debut
L+7: The Sept. 28 “Will & Grace” Premiere Scores the Biggest L+7 Lifts Ever for an NBC Primetime Comedy, Growing to NBC’s Most-Watched Debut of a New or Returning Comedy, Excluding Post-Olympic Debuts, in 13 Years
Friday’s "Dateline" Delivers the Show’s Most-Watched Telecast Since December
Chiefs-Texans “Sunday Night Football” NBC Wins the Night in Every Key Measure
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Oct. 10, 2017 — NBC has won the primetime ratings week of Oct. 2-8 in the key demographic of adults 18-49, claiming five of the week’s top 10 primetime program on the broadcast networks with “Sunday Night Football,” “This Is Us,” two editions of “The Voice” and “Will & Grace,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Rankings exclude sports pre- and post-game shows.
NBC also won the week among the Big 4 networks in every other key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults, men and women 25-54.
“This Is Us” tied as the #1 entertainment telecast of the week in adults 18-49 with CBS’ “The Big Bang Theory” (and broke that tie to move ahead of “Big Bang” when three days of time-shifted viewers were counted), while the Monday and Tuesday editions of “The Voice” joined “Us” to give NBC three of the week’s top four entertainment programs.
“Sunday Night Football,” ranked as the week’s overall #1 primetime program on the broadcast networks in both adults 18-49 and total viewers.
Season to date, NBC ranks #1 among the Big 4 networks in every key demographic – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54 (including a tie in men 25-54).
Counting entertainment programming only, NBC leads the season in adults 18-49, and also ranks #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 in adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults and women 25-54.
Week 2 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” Oct. 2-8
NBC…1.9
CBS…1.5
Fox…1.4
ABC…1.3
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
CBS…8.6 million
NBC…7.4 million
ABC…5.4 million
Fox…4.4 million
CW…0.8 million
Season-to-Date Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”
NBC…2.0
CBS…1.7
ABC…1.3
Fox…1.2
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
CBS…9.1 million
NBC…7.6 million
ABC…5.6 million
Fox…3.8 million
CW…0.8 million
NBC highlights for the week of Oct. 2-8:
Monday
NBC ranks #1 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
“The Voice” (2.6/9 in 18-49, 11.0 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET) won its two-hour time period among the Big 4 networks in every key measure, topping “Dancing With the Stars” head to head by +86% in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 1.4). “Voice” retained 100% of the prior week’s season-premiere rating in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 2.6) and increased by +5% in total viewers (11.0 million vs. 10.5 million), making this the first “Voice” cycle to maintain its full Monday 18-49 rating from Week 1 to Week 2 in five years (since the fall cycle of 2012) and also the first fall edition of “Voice” to grow from Monday’s Week 1 to Week 2 in total viewers since 2012.
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Voice” grew by +22% in 18-49 (from a 2.55 rating to a 3.12) and +1.9 million viewers overall (11.0 million to 12.9 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Last season, Monday’s “Voice” grew by +26% going from L+SD to L+7 in 18-49 rating (from a 2.36 to a 2.98) and +2.0 million viewers overall (10.5 million to 12.5 million)..
Upscale: Monday’s “Voice” is delivering a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (“most current,” including L+3).
“The Brave” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic, beating CBS’ “Scorpion” by +38% in adults 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.8)..
Will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD – the prior week’s “Brave” increased by +40% in 18-49 (from a 1.33 to 1.86) and more than +2.5 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 8.5 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3. L+3: “The Brave” grew by +42% in 18-49 (1.09 to 1.55) and more than +2.1 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 7.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “The Brave” has increased by +62% in 18-49 (1.33 to 2.16) and +3.7 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 9.7 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
Tuesday
NBC won the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and every other key demo.
“The Voice” (2.3/9 in 18-49, 10.4 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) won the slot among the Big 4 networks in every key demographic, including margins in adults 18-49 of +53% versus ABC’s comedy premieres in 18-49 (2.3 vs. 1.5) and +64% versus “NCIS” (2.3 vs. 1.4). “Voice” was the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49, behind only “This Is Us.” L+3: “Voice” grew by +19% in 18-49 (2.29 to 2.72) and +1.5 million viewers overall (10.4 million to 11.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, Tuesday’s “Voice” increased by +26% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.27 to a 2.85) and +1.9 million viewers overall (10.4 million to 12.3 million). Upscale: Tuesday’s “Voice” is delivering a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
“This Is Us” (3.1/11 in 18-49, 11.1 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET), excluding season premieres and finales, scored the show’s highest 18-49 rating to date. “Us” jumped +19% versus last season’s Week 2 rating in 18-49 (3.1 vs. 2.6 at 10 p.m. on Sept. 27, 2016) and more than +2.3 million persons or +26% in total viewers (11.1 million vs. 8.7 million). L+3: “This Is Us” grew by +52% in 18-49 (3.15 to 4.78) and +4.4 million viewers overall (11.1 million to 15.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: The prior week’s “This Is Us” season premiere increased by +66% in 18-49 (3.90 to 6.49 in L+7) and more than +6.9 million viewers overall (12.9 million to 19.9 million), to make it NBC’s most-watched scripted series telecast, excluding post-Super Bowl shows, in 13 years, since “ER” the night of the “Frasier” finale, May 13, 2004 (predating Nielsen’s DVR measurement, 23.9 million). In 18-49, it was the top-rated entertainment telecast on broadcast television since ABC’s Academy Awards (9.51 in L+7 on Feb. 26) and the top-rated NBC fall premiere of an entertainment series in 10 years (since the “Heroes” second-season premiere on Sept. 24, 2007, 8.41 in L+7). Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 148 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes, to make it the #2 most upscale primetime series on the Big 4 networks and #1.drama.
“Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.8 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) won the slot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and also ranked #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in adults, men and women 18-34, men and women 18-49; and women 25-54. L+3: “Menendez” grew +47% in 18-49 (1.14 to 1.68) and +1.7 million viewers overall (4.8 million to 6.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
Wednesday
“The Blacklist” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s second-highest 18-49 rating since Nov. 10, 2016 (1.2 Thursday at 10 p.m.), trailing over that span only the prior week’s season premiere (1.1). It’s also the second most-watched “Blacklist” since Oct. 6, 2016 (6.278 million), trailing over that span only the previous week’s debut (6.388 million). This week’s “Blacklist” is up +25% in 18-49 versus where the show was running at the end of last season on Thursday nights at 10 p.m. during the May sweep (1.0 vs. 0.8) and +1.0 million persons or +21% in total viewers (5.9 million vs. 4.9 million). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +44% in 18-49 (0.98 to 1.41) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.9 million to 8.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Blacklist” grew by +107% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (1.00 to a 2.07) and more than +4.3 million viewers overall (5.3 million to 9.7 million). Upscale: “Blacklist” is delivering a strong upscale audience last season, indexing at a 130 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s second-highest 18-49 rating since Feb. 15 (1.4), trailing over that span only the prior week’s season premiere (also a 1.4). “SVU” rated within 0.3 of a rating point of the timeslot lead in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.6 for ABC’s comedies), to finish within 0.1 of the previous week’s season debut in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.4) and grow +3% in total viewers (5.8 million vs. 5.6 million). L+3: “SVU” grew +47% in 18-49 (1.29 to 1.89) and +2.1 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 7.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Law & Order: SVU” increased by +77% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.34 to a 2.37) and +3.0 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 8.8 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
“Chicago P.D.” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) won the 10 p.m. hour in adults 18-49 and total viewers, and also ranked #1 or tied for #1 among the timeslot’s ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults, men and women 18-34 and adults and men 18-49. “P.D.” finished within 0.1 of the prevoius week’s season debut in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.3, which matched the show’s top regular-slot 18-49 rating since Jan. 18) and built on the prior week’s season premiere in total viewers (6.193 million vs. 6.114 million). L+3: “P.D.” increased by +64% in 18-49 (1.17 to 1.92) and +2.9 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 9.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Chicago P.D.” increased by +74% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.36 to a 2.36) and more than +3.6 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 10.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
Thursday
“Superstore” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the prior week’s season-premiere rating in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.3) and retained 97% in total viewers (4.4 million vs. 4.6 million), to equal “Superstore’s” second-highest regular-slot rating since Oct. 27, 2016 (1.3), trailing over that span only the prior week’s debut result. L+3: “Superstore” grew by +37% in 18-49 (1.23 to 1.68) and +957,000 viewers overall (4.4 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Superstore” grew by +52% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.13 to a 1.72) and +1.3 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 5.2 million). Upscale: “Superstore” is delvering a strong upscale audience last season, indexing at a 118 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
“The Good Place” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of its 18-49 lead-in to equal the show’s second-highest regular-slot rating in the past year (since Oct. 6, 2016, 1.4), trailing over that span only the previous week’s second-season premiere. L+3: “Good Place” grew +52% in 18-49 (1.23 to 1.87) and +1.5 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.. L+7: Last season, “The Good Place” increased by +63% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 1.18 to a 1.92) and +1.9 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 6.0 million). Upscale: “The Good Place” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 127 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Will & Grace” (2.0/7 in 18-49, 7.1 million viewers overall from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) soared +82% above NBC’s non-sports timeslot average last season in 18-49 (2.0 vs. 1.1) and +18% in total viewers (7.1 million vs. 6.023 million), while building on this week’s lead-in by +67% in 18-49 and +71% in total viewers. In the half-hour “Will & Grace” beat ABC’s season premiere of “Scandal” by margins of +43% in 18-49 (2.0 vs. 1.4) and +1.4 million persons or +25% in total viewers (7.1 million vs. 5.7 million). “W&G” scored NBC’s second-best rating in the timeslot with regular non-sports programming in more than two and a half years, since Feb. 5, 2015 (2.4), trailing over that span only the prior week’s return episode of “Will & Grace” after 11 years.
L+3: “Will & Grace” increased by +64% in 18-49 (2.01 to 3.29) and more than +3.3 million viewers overall (7.1 million to 10.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. L+7: The Sept. 28 “Will & Grace” premiere increased by +67% in 18-49 (3.00 to 5.00) and +5.7 million viewers overall (10.193 million to 16.562 million) going from “live plus same day” ratings to L+7, making it NBC’s most-watched premiere of a new or returning primetime comedy (excluding post-Olympic previews) in 13 years (since the Season 7 premiere during the prior run of “Will & Grace” on Thursday, Sept. 16, 2004, 16.6 million). In 18-49, it’s NBC best primetime comedy telecast, premiere or otherwise (excluding post-Olympic and post-Super Bowl episodes), in six years (since the Season 8 premiere of “The Office” on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, 5.41). The increases of +2.00 rating points in 18-49 and +5.655 million viewers are NBC’s biggest L+7 lifts for a primetime comedy in L+7 measurement history. Upscale: “Will & Grace” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 137 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes, making it the season’s most upscale comedy so far on the Big 4 networks.
“Great News” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s second-highest rating since its series premiere (1.2 on April 25), trailing over that span only the previous week’s second-season premiere. L+3: “Great News” increased by +16% in 18-49 (1.00 to 1.16) and +500,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings,. L+7: Last season, “Great News” grew by +15% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (0.85 to a 0.98) and +422.000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.1 million). Upscale: “Great News” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 125 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
“Chicago Fire” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked as the hour’s top entertainment program in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, topping “How to Get Away With Murder” in the time period by a +33% margin in adults 18-49 (1.2 vs. 0.9). “Fire” equaled NBC’s second-best rating in the slot with non-sports programming in the past year, since Sept. 22, 2016 (1.3), trailing over that span only the prior week’s “Fire” season premiere. L+3: “Fire” grew by +77% in 18-49 (1.15 to 2.04) and +3.3 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: Last season, “Fire” increased by +64% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.51 to a 2.48) and +3.7 million viewers overall (7.0 million to 10.7 million) going from L+SD to L+7
Friday
An encore telecast of “The Voice” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked #2 among the Big 4 networks in the time period in total viewers.
“Dateline NBC” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 1.4 in adults 25-54, 5.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) scored the show’s highest 18-49 rating since June 2 (1.0), best adult 25-54 result since April 21 (1.5) and top total-viewer average since Dec. 2, 2016 (6.1 million). L+3: The prior week’s “Dateline” grew by +29% in 18-49 (0.91 to 1.17) and +1.0 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Sunday
NBC Sports coverage of Kansas City Chiefs-Houston Texans “Sunday Night Football” (5.8/21 in 18-49, 16.5 million viewers overall from 8:31-11:33 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 primetime telecast of the night in 18-49 and total viewers and led NBC to the nightlong win in every key measure -- adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers.
‘TODAY’ WINS WEEK IN DEMO
TODAY Is #1 in the Key Demo for 93 Straight Weeks, Its Best Streak in More Than 5 Years
TODAY Wins Outright Monday, Largest Non-Olympic Win Over GMA in More Than 5.5 Years*
NEW YORK - October 10, 2017 - - TODAY was the number-one morning show outright, topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in total viewers and all demos last Monday, its best delivery since 11/9/16 (morning after presidential election), and its biggest non-Olympic win over GMA in more than five and a half years, since 2/6/12. *Please note, TODAY was retitled Monday due to extended coverage of the tragedy in Las Vegas, and that day is not included in the weekly averages.
For the week, TODAY was the number-one morning show in the key demo A25-54, marking 93 straight weeks in the top spot (109 of the last 110 weeks), its best streak in more than five years.
Additionally for the week, Megyn Kelly TODAY at 9 a.m. posted 2.2 million total viewers and 642k key demo viewers. TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda at 10 a.m. posted more than 1.6 million total viewers and 519k key demo viewers. Megyn Kelly TODAY and Kathie Lee and Hoda were pre-empted Monday 10/2 for Las Vegas coverage.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.95 | 12 | 4,118 | 0.86 | 1,104 | 1.24 | 1,501 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.70 | 11 | 3,714 | 0.53 | 687 | 0.82 | 993 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.22 | 13 | 4,444 | 0.79 | 1,025 | 1.22 | 1,476 |
*Monday 10/2/2017:
- Please note: TODAY was retitled on Monday dues to extended coverage of the tragedy in Las Vegas and that day is not included in the weekly averages
- TODAY averaged 6.007 million total viewers and 2.457 million A25-54 viewers on Monday
- Highest total and A25-54 viewership for TODAY since 11/9/2016 (morning after election)
- Largest win vs. GMA in total viewers & A25-54 (excluding Olympics) since 2/6/2012
*Week of 10/2/17 - based on a four-day average (retitled on Monday):
TODAY averaged 1.501 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +25,000 (+2%) and CBS This Morning by +508,000 (+51%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 93 consecutive weeks (best streak in over five years) and 109 of the last 110 weeks
- TODAY delivered a 1.24 A25-54 rating, +0.02 points ahead of GMA and +0.42 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.104 million A18-49 viewers, +79,000 (+8%) more than GMA and +417,000 (+61%) higher than CBS
- TODAY’s 0.86 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.07 points and CBS by +0.33 points
TODAY averaged 4.118 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +404,000 (+11%)
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE LATE-NIGHT RATINGS WEEK OF OCT. 2-6 IN 18-49
It’s the Highest-Rated Week for Both Fallon & Meyers in 18-49, Excluding the Week of an NFL Overrun, Since Aug. 7-11
It’s Also the Most-Watched Week for “Tonight” & “Late Night,” Excluding the NFL Week, Since June
NEW YORK — Oct. 10, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the ratings week of Oct. 2-6 in the key late-night demographic of adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
With a 0.64 rating for the week, “Tonight” generated its highest rating, excluding the week of an NFL overrun, since Aug. 7-11 (0.65).
In total viewers, Fallon’s 2.618 million average made it his most-watched week, excluding the NFL week, since June 19-23 (2.656 million).
For the week, “Tonight” generated a +23% margin of victory in adult 18-49 rating over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (with a 0.64 rating versus a 0.52) and posted a +28% win versus ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.64 vs. 0.50). Friday’s “Kimmel” was an encore and Thursday’s “Late Show” was delayed by an NFL overrun.
During a “Tonight Show” week of guest appearances on all five nights by Miley Cyrus, the Oct. 4 telecast, with guest Hillary Clinton, averaged 2.659 million viewers, making it the show’s most-watched Wednesday edition in nearly four months, since June 14 (2.731 million, also with guest Miley Cyrus).
At 12:35 a.m. ET last week, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” finished #1 in the timeslot versus CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in adults, men and women 18-49 and adults, men and women 25-54, and in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key measure.
The 0.36 rating in 18-49 is Meyers’ highest, excluding the week of an NFL overrun, since Aug. 7-11 (0.37). With 1.371 million viewers overall, it was “Late Night’s” most-watched week, excluding the NFL week, since June 12-16 (1.416 million).
Meyers’ generated a +20% margin of victory versus “Late Late Show” for the week in adults 18-49 (with a 0.36 rating average versus a 0.30). From 12:30 to 1 a.m., the “Late Night” advantage versus “Nightline” was +24% (0.41 vs. 0.33 for that half-hour).
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Oct. 2-6. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Oct. 2-6. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.64 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.52/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.64 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.52/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.50/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/3
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/3
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.30/3 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.36/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.30/3 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.23/2 *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.23/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.618 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.040 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.372 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.618 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.040 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.372 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.486 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.486 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.371 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.373 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.371 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.373 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.769 million viewers *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.769 million viewers *
* Thursday’s CBS programs were delayed by an NFL overrun. Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” were encores.
SEASON AVERAGES
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.51/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.51/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/3
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/3
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.35/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/3
NBC “Late Night,” 0.35/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/3
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.579 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.031 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.335 million viewers
NBC “Tonight,” 2.579 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.031 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.335 million viewers
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.475 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.475 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.365 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.353 million viewers
NBC “Late Night,” 1.365 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.353 million viewers
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.771 million viewers
NBC “Last Call,” 0.771 million viewers
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF OCT. 2-6
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.26
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.21
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.21
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.58
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.45
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.45
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.867 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.484 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.137 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.886 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.137 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.886 million
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” NOW #1 FOR 68 STRAIGHT WEEKS
Ranks #1 in A18-49 for 113 of Last 114 Weeks
Grows Week-Over-Week in Total Viewers
Week Includes Holt Anchoring Las Vegas Shooting Coverage On the Ground, Updated Broadcasts for West Coast Viewers
NEW YORK (October 10, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” won the key demo for the week of October 2, marking its 68th straight week as the #1 most-watched evening broadcast, according to Nielsen Research Data.
On Monday, October 2, Holt anchored a one-hour extended “NBC Nightly News” broadcast on the Las Vegas shooting on the ground. He continued to anchor on the ground through Wednesday, October 4, updating the broadcast for West Coast viewers all three nights.
The broadcast continues its winning streak in the key demo averaging 2 million A25-54 viewers, beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +147,000 viewers (+8%) and “CBS Evening News” by +580,000 viewers (+41%). Nightly News grew the most week-to-week in the key demo compared to the competition.
For 113 of the past 114 weeks, Nightly News was also the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.4 million and topping ABC by +163,000 viewers (+13%) and CBS by +467,000 viewers (+49%). Nightly News grew the most week-to-week in the A18-49 demo compared to the competition.
8.2 million total viewers tuned in to Nightly News for the week of October 2. Nightly News bested “CBS Evening News” by +1.7 million total viewers (+27%) and grew its week-over-week total audience.
Nightly News continues as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in the key demo, delivering its largest demo lead over CBS in six seasons.
The broadcast also continues to dominate the competition on social media with more followers on Facebook and a fivefold advantage in Twitter engagement compared to ABC’s “World News Tonight.”
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Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 2 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +147,000 viewers (+8%) and CBS by +580,000 (+41%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 68 consecutive weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 1.4 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +163,000 (+13%) and CBS by +467,000 (+49%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 113 of the last 114 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 8.2 million total viewers, besting CBS by +1.7 million (+27%).
Season Highlights:
- Nightly is the #1 evening newscast this season in A25-54 and A18-49
- Nightly News holds its largest demo advantages over CBS in six seasons.
Week of October 2 – October 6, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 8.173 | 1.65 | 1.990 | 1.10 | 1.415 |
| CBS | 6.459 | 1.17 | 1.410 | 0.74 | 0.948 |
| ABC | 8.543 | 1.53 | 1.843 | 0.97 | 1.252 |
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NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
"Dateline NBC" Ties as the #1 Show of the Night on the Big 4 in 18-49, Delivering Its Most-Watched Edition Since Last December
NBC spins the numbers for Friday, October 6.
[via press release from NBC] "DATELINE NBC" TIES AS THE #1 SHOW OF THE NIGHT ON THE BIG 4 IN 18-49, DELIVERING ITS MOST-WATCHED EDITION SINCE LAST DECEMBER
Friday Primetime Ratings:
NBC ties for #1 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
"Dateline NBC" (1.0/4 in 18-49, 1.4 in adults 25-54, 5.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):
· Tied as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
· Scores the highest "Dateline" 18-49 rating since June 2 (1.0), hits its high in adults 25-54 since April 21 (1.5) and delivers the most-watched "Dateline" in total viewers since Dec. 9, 2016 (5.607 million).
· Grows +11% week to week in adults 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9), +8% in adults 25-54 (1.4 vs. 1.3) and +8% in total viewers (5.575 million vs. 5.168 million).
· Ties for #1 in the two-hour timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - the prior week's "Dateline" grew by +29% in 18-49 (0.91 to 1.17) and +1.0 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
· Upscale: Friday's "Dateline" is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes
An encore telecast of "The Voice" (0.6/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):
· Ranks #2 among the Big 4 networks in the time period in total viewers.
· Is close to rounding up to a 0.7 in 18-49 (currently reporting a 0.644 rating in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings).
In Late-Night Metered Markets Friday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 2.2/6; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.6/7; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.5/4 with an encore.
· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.7/4; "Late Show," 0.4/2; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.4/2 with an encore.
· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.0/3 in metered-market households and a 0.3/2 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.
· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.2/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.2/4 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.4/3 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.3/2 with an encore.
· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.7/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.3/3 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.
[via press release from NBC] "DATELINE NBC" TIES AS THE #1 SHOW OF THE NIGHT ON THE BIG 4 IN 18-49, DELIVERING ITS MOST-WATCHED EDITION SINCE LAST DECEMBER
Friday Primetime Ratings:
NBC ties for #1 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
"Dateline NBC" (1.0/4 in 18-49, 1.4 in adults 25-54, 5.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):
· Tied as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
· Scores the highest "Dateline" 18-49 rating since June 2 (1.0), hits its high in adults 25-54 since April 21 (1.5) and delivers the most-watched "Dateline" in total viewers since Dec. 9, 2016 (5.607 million).
· Grows +11% week to week in adults 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9), +8% in adults 25-54 (1.4 vs. 1.3) and +8% in total viewers (5.575 million vs. 5.168 million).
· Ties for #1 in the two-hour timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49.
· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting - the prior week's "Dateline" grew by +29% in 18-49 (0.91 to 1.17) and +1.0 million viewers overall (5.2 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
· Upscale: Friday's "Dateline" is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 122 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes
An encore telecast of "The Voice" (0.6/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):
· Ranks #2 among the Big 4 networks in the time period in total viewers.
· Is close to rounding up to a 0.7 in 18-49 (currently reporting a 0.644 rating in these prelim fast-affiliate ratings).
In Late-Night Metered Markets Friday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 2.2/6; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.6/7; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.5/4 with an encore.
· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.7/4; "Late Show," 0.4/2; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.4/2 with an encore.
· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.0/3 in metered-market households and a 0.3/2 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.
· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.2/4 in metered-market households with an encore; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.2/4 with an encore. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.4/3 in 18-49 with an encore; "Late Late Show," 0.3/2 with an encore.
· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.7/3 in metered-market households with an encore and a 0.3/3 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.
'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' GENERATES ITS SECOND MOST-WATCHED WEEK 2 TELECAST IN FIVE YEARS
With Host Gal Gadot and Musical Guest Sam Smith, the Oct. 7 Edition of ‘SNL’ Maintains 96% of the Prior Week’s Audience, Strongest Week 1 to Week 2 Retention in Three Years
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Oct. 8, 2017 – The Oct. 7 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” has generated the show’s second-biggest Week 2 overall viewership in five years, trailing over that span only last year’s election-fueled result, according to “fast official” “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
With a telecast hosted by Gal Gadot and featuring musical guest Sam Smith, last night’s “Saturday Night Live” averaged 6.802 million viewers overall and a 1.76 rating in adults 18-49.
The Oct. 7 edition, which aired live coast to coast (11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. PT) and counted unduplicated viewers from 11:30 encores in western markets, generated the show’s second-biggest overall audience for the second “SNL” original telecast of a season since Sept. 22, 2012, when the episode hosted by Joseph Gordon-Levitt and featuring musical guest Mumford & Sons, averaged 6.912 million.
Over that five-year span, the only bigger result for a Week 2 “SNL” came with last year’s edition, hosted by Lin-Manuel Miranda and featuring musical guest Twenty One Pilots (7.140 million viewers overall, 2.11 rating in adults 18-49 on Oct. 8, 2016). Last year’s second original is the show’s most-watched Week 2 edition since 2004 and highest-rated in 18-49 since 2013.
This week’s “Saturday Night Live” maintained 96% of the prior week’s season-premiere audience (6.802 million vs. 7.099 million), the strongest Week 1 to Week 2 retention for “SNL” in three years, since the Oct. 4, 2014 edition hosted by Sarah Silverman and featuring musical guest Maroon 5, retained 99% of the previous week’s premiere (5.583 million vs. 5.627 million).
Note that “Saturday Night Live” will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD. Last season’s 21 originals grew by +60% in adult 18-49 rating and +3.406 million persons or +44% in total viewers going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” figures..
That season’s average 11.071 million viewers in L+7 made 2016-17 the show’s most-watched season in 23 years, “SNL’s” best since 1993-94 (11.320 million). The 3.51 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating made it the show’s best season in that demo in seven years (since the 2009-10 season, a 3.51).
"This Is Us" Grows to 19.9 Million Viewers, Is NBC's Most-Watched Scripted Series Telecast in Live + 7, Excluding Super Bowl Nights, in 13 Years
NBC further spins the numbers for Tuesday, September 26.
[via press release from NBC] L+7: "THIS IS US" GROWS TO 19.9 MILLION VIEWERS, IS NBC'S MOST-WATCHED SCRIPTED SERIES TELECAST IN L+7, EXCLUDING SUPER BOWL NIGHTS, IN 13 YEARS, SINCE "ER" THE NIGHT OF THE "FRASIER" FINALE
AFTER SEVEN DAYS OF TIME-SHIFTING, "US" IS BROADCAST TELEVISION'S TOP ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAM IN 18-49 SINCE THE OSCARS
ADDING ALTERNATE-PLATFORM VIEWING, "THIS IS US" GROWS TO AN ESTIMATED 7.99 RATING IN 18-49 AFTER SEVEN DAYS, A NEW SERIES RECORD AND ALREADY BEATING EVEN THE 35-DAY RESULTS FOR LAST SEASON'S FIRST 10 TELECASTS
In "live plus seven day" Nielsens, "This Is Us" (6.49 in 18-49, 19.868 million viewers overall):
· Is now NBC's most-watched scripted series telecast, excluding post-Super Bowl shows, in 13 years, since "ER" the night of the "Frasier" finale, May 13, 2004 (predating Nielsen's DVR measurement, 23.882 million).
· Sets new L+7 series records in 18-49 and total viewers.
· In 18-49 is the top-rated entertainment telecast on broadcast television since ABC's Academy Awards (9.51 in L+7 on Feb. 26).
· Is the top-rated NBC fall premiere of an entertainment series in 10 years (since the "Heroes" second-season premiere on Sept. 24, 2007 (8.41 in L+7).
· Is up versus the show's L+SD results by +66% in 18-49 (3.90 to 6.49 in L+7) and +6.9 million viewers overall (12.938 million to 19.868 million).
· Grows to an estimated 7.99 rating in 18-49 when alternate-platform viewing is added, a new series record and already topping even the 35-day estimates for each of last season's first 10 "This Is Us" episodes (Sept. 20 thru Dec. 6, 2016).
Results are based on viewing data from Nielsen Media Research.
"Blacklist" Equals Its 2nd High Since November 2016, "SVU" Matches Its 2nd High Since February
NBC spins the numbers for Wednesday, October 4.
[via press release from NBC] "BLACKLIST" EQUALS ITS 2ND HIGH SINCE NOVEMBER 2016, "SVU" MATCHES ITS 2ND HIGH SINCE FEBRUARY
"CHICAGO P.D." WINS AT 10 IN 18-49 AMONG THE ABC, CBS & NBC DRAMAS
Wednesday Primetime Results:
"The Blacklist" (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET):
· Equals the show's second-highest 18-49 rating since Nov. 10, 2016 (1.2 Thursday at 10 p.m.), trailing over that span only last week's season premiere (1.1)
· Delivers its second most-watched episode since that same date (5.870 million), trailing over that span only last week's season debut (6.388 million).
· Is up +25% in 18-49 versus where the show was running at the end of last season on Thursday nights at 10 p.m. during the May sweep (1.0 vs. 0.8) and +19% in total viewers (5.773 million vs. 4.860 million).
· Will grow dramatically via time-shifting and VOD - last season, "Blacklist" increased by +107% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (1.00 to a 2.07) and more than +4.3 million viewers overall (5.3 million to 9.7 million).
· Upscale: "Blacklist" delivered a strong upscale audience last season, indexing at a 126 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
"Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1.3/5 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET):
· Equals the show's second-highest 18-49 rating since Feb. 15 (1.4), trailing over that span only last week's season premiere (1.4).
· Finishes within 0.3 of a rating point of the timeslot lead in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.6 for ABC's comedies).
· Rates within 0.1 of last week's season debut in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.4) and grows versus last week's season premiere in total viewers (5.766 million vs. 5.640 million).
· Builds by +30% on its lead-in in 18-49.
· Will add substantial viewership via time-shifting and VOD - last season, "Law & Order: SVU" grew by +77% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.34 to a 2.37) and +3.0 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 8.8 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
"Chicago P.D." (1.2/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET):
· Wins the 10 p.m. hour in adults 18-49 among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas.
· Also ranks #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in adults, men and women 18-34 and adults and men 18-49.
· Finishes within 0.1 of last week's season debut in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.3, which matched the show's top regular-slot 18-49 rating since Jan. 18) and builds on last week's season premiere in total viewers (6.130 million vs. 6.114 million).
· Will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD - last season, "Chicago P.D." increased by +74% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.36 to a 2.36) and more than +3.6 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 10.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
In Late-Night Metered Markets Wednesday Night:
· In Nielsen's 56 metered markets, household results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 2.2/6; "Late Show with Stephen Colbert," 2.4/6; and ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 1.9/5.
· In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, adult 18-49 results were: "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," 0.6/3; "Late Show," 0.5/3; and "Jimmy Kimmel Live," 0.6/3.
· From 12:35-1:05 a.m. ET, ABC's "Nightline" averaged a 1.3/5 in metered-market households and a 0.4/3 in 18-49 in the Local People Meters.
· From 12:35-1:35 a.m. ET, ratings were: "Late Night with Seth Meyers," 1.2/5 in metered-market households; CBS's "Late Late Show," 1.1/4. In the 25 markets with Local People Meters, averages were: "Late Night," 0.4/3 in 18-49; "Late Late Show," 0.2/2.
· At 1:35 a.m., "Last Call with Carson Daly" averaged a 0.7/3 in metered-market households and a 0.2/2 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.
NOTE: Primetime results are based on "fast affiliate time period" data from Nielsen Media Research. All ratings are "live plus same day" unless otherwise indicated.
UPDATE: 'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' DELIVERS ITS #2 MOST-WATCHED SEASON PREMIERE IN NINE YEARS
With Host Ryan Gosling and Musical Guest Jay-Z, the 43rdSeason Debut of ‘SNL’ Ranks as the Show’s #2 Opener in Total Viewers Since 2008
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Oct. 3, 2017 – The 43rd season premiere of “Saturday Night Live” has generated the show’s second most-watched season opener in nine years, trailing over that span only last year’s election-fueled results, according to official national “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
With a telecast hosted by Ryan Gosling and featuring musical guest Jay-Z, last weekend’s “Saturday Night Live” averaged 7.099 million viewers overall and a 1.95 rating, 10 share in adults 18-49.
The Sept. 30 edition, which aired live coast to coast (11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. PT) and counted unduplicated viewers from 11:30 encores in western markets, generated the show’s second biggest overall audience for a season debut since Sept. 13, 2008, when the telecast hosted by Michael Phelps and featuring musical guest Lil Wayne as well as an appearance by Tina Fey as Gov. Sarah Palin averaged 10.151 million viewers.
Over that nine-year span, the only bigger result for an “SNL” season debut came with last year’s opener, hosted by Margot Robbie and featuring musical guest The Weeknd, as well as the first appearance of Alec Baldwin as then-Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump (8.297 million viewers overall, 2.34 rating in adults 18-49). Last year’s premiere was at that time the show’s most-watched in eight years and highest-rated in 18-49 in three years.
This year’s 1.95 rating in adults 18-49 is the show’s second-highest for an “SNL” season premiere in the four years since the Sept. 28, 2013 debut (with host Tina Fey and musical guest Arcade Fire) averaged a 2.39, trailing over that span only last year’s 2.34.
Note that “Saturday Night Live” will add significant viewership via time-shifting and VOD. Last season’s 21 originals grew by +60% in adult 18-49 rating and +3.406 million persons or +44% in total viewers nationally going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” figures..
That season’s average 11.071 million viewers in L+7 made 2016-17 the show’s most-watched season in 23 years, “SNL’s” best since 1993-94 (11.320 million). The 3.51 average in L+7 adults 18-49 rating nationally made it the show’s best season in that demo in seven years (since the 2009-10 season, a 3.51).
‘TONIGHT SHOW’ TAKES THE LATE-NIGHT RATINGS WEEK OF SEPT. 25-29 IN 18-49
It’s Fallon’s Highest-Rated Week, Excluding the Week of an NFL Overrun, Since Aug. 14-18
“Late Night” Equals Its Best Rating, Excluding the NFL Week, Since Aug. 7-11
NEW YORK — Oct. 3, 2017 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won premiere week of the 2017-18 television season, leading the ratings for the week of Sept. 25-29 in the key late-night demographic of adults 18-49, according to “live plus same day” results from Nielsen Media Research.
“Tonight” delivered its highest rating, excluding the week of an NFL overrun, since Aug. 14-18 (0.63).
For the week, “Tonight” generated a +24% margin of victory in adult 18-49 rating over CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (with a 0.63 rating versus a 0.51) and posted a +29% win versus ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” (0.63 vs. 0.49). Friday’s “Kimmel” was an encore and Thursday’s “Late Show” was delayed by an NFL overrun.
At 12:35 a.m. ET last week, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” finished #1 in the timeslot versus CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in 18-49 and total viewers, and in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET, “Late Night” beat ABC’s “Nightline” in every key measure.
The 0.34 rating in 18-49 matches Meyers’ highest, excluding the week of an NFL overrun, since Aug. 7-11 (0.37).
Meyers’ generated a +17% margin of victory versus “Late Late Show” for the week in adults 18-49 (with a 0.34 rating average versus a 0.29). From 12:30 to 1 a.m., the “Late Night” advantage versus “Nightline” was +18% (0.40 vs. 0.34 for that half-hour).
LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Sept. 25-29. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted.)
ADULTS 18-49
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Sept. 25-29. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted.)
ADULTS 18-49
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.51/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3 *
NBC “Tonight” 0.63 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.51/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3 *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.34/3
ABC “Nightline,” 0.34/3
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.34/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.29/3 *
NBC “Late Night,” 0.34/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.29/3 *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.21/2 *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.21/2 *
TOTAL VIEWERS
11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.541 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.020 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.297 million viewers *
NBC “Tonight,” 2.541 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.020 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.297 million viewers *
12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.460 million viewers
ABC “Nightline,” 1.460 million viewers
12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.358 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.318 million viewers *
NBC “Late Night,” 1.358 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.318 million viewers *
1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.767 million viewers *
NBC “Last Call,” 0.767 million viewers *
* Thursday’s CBS programs were delayed by an NFL overrun. Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night,” “Late Late Show” and “Last Call” were encores.
SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF SEPT. 25-29
NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m. ET, “The Daily Show,” 0.33
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.20
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.20
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.55
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.43
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.43
Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.
TOTAL VIEWERS
Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.955 million
TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.482 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.095 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.869 million
Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.095 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.869 million
NBC RANKS #1 FOR PREMIERE WEEK IN 18-49 FOR A RECORD SIXTH STRAIGHT YEAR
NBC’s Lineup Is Paced by the Week’s #1 Primetime Show, “Sunday Night Football”; #1 Drama, “This Is Us”; and #1 Alternative Series, “The Voice”
Football, “Us,” “Voice” and “Will & Grace” Account for 5 of the Week’s Top 8 Primetime Shows on the Big 4 in 18-49; “Law & Order True Crime,” “Chicago Fire,” “SVU” & “The Good Place” Join Them in the Top 30
The Network’s Streak of Six Consecutive Years Finishing #1 or Tied for #1 During Premiere Week Is the Longest in People Meter History
NBC Also Claims the Week in Non-Sports / Entertainment Averages
Monday’s "The Voice" Grows +37% Vs. Last Season's Finale; "The Brave" Captures NBC’s Highest Non-Sports Rating in the Slot Since February
NBC Towers Ove the Tuesday Competition, As "This Is Us" Sets New Records in 18-49 and Total Viewers, "Voice" Tops Last Season’s Finale By +42%, "Menendez" Wins at 10 p.m.
L+3: “This Is Us” Is the #1 Entertainment Program in 18-49 and #1 Drama in Total Viewers Through Four Nights of Premiere Week in L+3.
Wednesday’s "Blacklist" Captures its High 18-49 Rating Since Last November, "SVU" Nabs its High Since February, "Chicago P.D." Equals its Regular-Slot High Since January & Ties for the 10 p.m. Win
"Will & Grace" Leads NBC to Its Most-Watched Premiere Thursday in Nine Years; "Good Place" Equals Its Regular-Slot Series High in 18-49 and "Great News" Sets a New Series High
L+3: “Will & Grace” Delivers the Biggest L+3 Lifts Ever for an NBC Primetime Comedy, Growing to the Most-Watched Premiere of an NBC New or Returning Comedy, Excluding Post-Olympic Debuts, in 12 Years
Friday’s "Dateline" Delivers Its Most-Watched Edition Since May
“Sunday Night Football” Ranks as the Night’s #1 Primetime Telecast in 18-49 and Total Viewers, NBC Wins the Night in Every Key Measure
UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Oct. 3, 2017 — NBC has won the opening week of the 2017-18 primetime television season in the key demographic of adults 18-49, claiming five of the week’s eight top-rated primetime program on the broadcast networks with “Sunday Night Football,” “This Is Us,” “Will & Grace” and two editions of “The Voice,” according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1.
It’s the sixth straight year NBC has ranked #1 or tied for #1 during the season’s opening week, the longest streak of Premiere Week #1 finishes in people meter history, dating back to 1987. Last year, NBC tied the prior record of five in a row, set by ABC from 2005 through 2009.
In 18-49 ratings for Premiere Week, NBC averaged a 2.1 rating to top CBS’ 1.9, ABC’s 1.3 and Fox’s 1.0.
“Sunday Night Football,” was the week’s top-rated primetime program on the broadcast networks in 18-49, “This Is Us” was the #1 drama and “The Voice” was the #1 alternative series, “The Voice.”
For the week, “Sunday Night Football” was the #1 priemtime program on ABC, CBS, NBC or Fox, “This Is Us: ranked #4, “Will & Grace” returned to the schedule with a #6 ratking, Tuesday’s “Vice” finished #7 and Monday’s “Voice” ranked #8 (rankings exclude sports pre- and post-game shows as well as a Thursday NFL weather delay).
Joining those shows in the week’s top 30 were “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” (tied for #18), “Chicago Fire” (tied for #2), “Law & Order: SVU” (tied for #25) and “The Good Place” (tied for #25).
In addition to its weeklong win in adults 18-49, NBC also took the week among the Big 4 in adults, men and women 18-34; men and women 18-49; and adults and women 25-54.
In “entertainment program” averages that exclude live news and sports, NBC won the week in adults 18-49, and also ranked #1 or tied for #1 among the Big 4 in adults, men and women 18-34; women 18-49; and adults and women 25-54.
Week 1 Averages
Adult 18-49 Rating, “L+SD,” Sept. 25-Oct. 1
NBC…2.1
CBS…1.9
Fox…1.3
ABC…1.0
CW…0.2
Total Viewers
CBS…9.5 million
NBC…7.8 million
ABC…5.8 million
Fox…3.2 million
CW…0.9 million
Entertainment Programs Only, Adult 18-49 Rating
Excludes Live News & Sports
NBC…1.5
ABC…1.3
CBS…1.3
Fox…1.1
CW…0.2
NBC highlights for the week of Sept. 25-Oct. 1:
Monday
The premiere of “The Voice 13” (2.6/9 in 18-49, 10.6 million viewers overall from 8-10:01 p.m. ET) jumped +37% versus last spring’s finale in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 1.9) and in total viewers grew by +9% (10.570 million vs. 9.654 million). “The Voice” beat ABC’s “Dancing With the Stars” head to head by +86% in 18-49 (2.6 vs. 1.4) and even topped “Dancing” by +1.9 million viewers or +22% in total viewers (10.6 million vs. 8.7 million). The season premiered scored “Voice’s” highest Monday rating since March 13 in 18-49 (2.6) and biggest overall Monday viewership since March 20 (10.7 million).
“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “Voice” grew by +24% in 18-49 (from a 2.63 rating to a 3.26) and more than +2.1 million viewers overall (10.6 million to 12.7 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.
“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: “Last season, Monday’s “Voice” grew by +26% going from L+SD to L+7 in 18-49 rating (from a 2.36 to a 2.98) and +2.0 million viewers overall (10.5 million to 12.5 million)..
Upscale: Last season, Monday’s “Voice” delivered a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
The series premiere of “The Brave” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) delivered NBC’s top non-sports rating in the timeslot since Feb. 27 in 18-49 and best total viewership since March 6. “The Brave” topped NBC’s average in the slot last season by +18% in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.1, L+SD non-sports) and more than +1.0 million persons or +21% in total viewers (6.0 million vs. 4.9 million). The “Brave” debut beat CBS’ season premiere of “Scorpion” in the timeslot by +30% in adults 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.0) and even topped “Scorpion” in total viewers (6.0 million vs. 5.8 million). L+3: “The Brave” grew by +40% in 18-49 (1.33 to 1.86) and more than +2.5 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 8.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3.
Tuesday
NBC won the night in every key demo, sweeping six of six half-hours in 18-49. NBC beat the combined rating of #2 CBS and #3 ABC in 18-49 (2.8 vs. 2.5 combined), which hadn’t previously happened on a Premiere Week Tuesday since 1987.
“The Voice” (2.7/11 in 18-49, 10.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) jumped +42% versus where the show ended last season with its May 23 finale in 18-49 (2.7 vs. 1.9 on May 23) and in total viewers was up more than +1.2 million persons or +13% (10.9 million vs. 9.7 million). Versus the show’s prior premiere, “Voice” grew +4% in 18-49 (2.7 vs. 2.6 on Feb. 28) with the show’s highest Tuesday rating in the past year (since Sept. 27, 2016). “Voice” won the this week’s timeslot in every key demographic and beat the season premiere of “NCIS” by +69% in 18-49 (2.7 vs. 1.6). L+3: “Voice” increased by +13% in 18-49 (2.69 to 3.13) and +1.7 million viewers overall (10.9 million to 12.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, Tuesday’s “Voice” increased by +26% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 2.27 to a 2.85) and +1.9 million viewers overall (10.4 million to 12.3 million). Upscale: Last season, Tuesday’s “Voice” delivered a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 111 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
The second season debut of “This Is Us” (3.9/14 in 18-49, 12.9 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) set new series records in 18-49 and total viewers, up +15% in 18-49 and +1% in total viewers vs. the show’s prior highs set on March 14 with the Season 1 finale (3.4 in 18-49, 12.8 million viewers). Versus last season’s series premiere, “Us” soared +39% in 18-49 (3.9 vs. 2.8 at 10 p.m. on Sept. 20) and +2.9 million persons or +29% in total viewers (12.9 million vs. 10.1 million). In the timeslot, “Us” beat the ABC-CBS-Fox competition combined in 18-49 (3.9 vs. a combined 3.4) and was NBC’s top-rated scripted program in the time period in 10 years (since Jan. 2, 2007, “Law & Order: Criminal Intent,” 4.1). For any broadcast network in the time period, it was the best 18-49 rating for a scripted program in six years (since Sept. 20, 2011 with Fox comedies, 4.0 in the hour). Among women 18-49 (5.3), “This Is Us” scored NBC’s highest rating for a regularly scheduled scripted program on any night of the week (excludes post-Super Bowl telecasts) since the “ER” finale (8.0 on Thursday, April 2, 2009).
L+3: “This Is Us” grew by +46% in 18-49 (3.90 to 5.68) and +4.8 million viewers overall (12.938 million to 17.786 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, setting new L+3 series records and already topping the show’s established L+7 series records. With Premiere Week L+3 ratings in through Thursday, “This Is Us” ranks as the top entertainment program of Premiere Week thus far in 18-49 and most-watched drama in total viewers. L+7: Last season, “Us” increased by +81% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.68 to a 4.84) and +5.5 million viewers overall (9.9 million to 15.4 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Last season, “Us” generated a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 146 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.
The debut of “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” (1.6/7 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) won the hour in every key demographic among ABC, CBS and NBC (including a tie in men 25-54), beating CBS’ fourth-season premiere of “NCIS: New Orleans” by +60% (1.6 vs. 1.0) and ABC’s second hour of “Dancing With the Stars” by +45% (1.6 vs. 1.1). “Menendez” captured NBC’s highest 18-49 rating in the timeslot with in-season regular programming since Feb. 21 (1.6). L+3: “Menendez” grew +37% in 18-49 (1.64 to 2.25) and +1.8 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 7.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.
Wednesday
The fifth season debut of “The Blacklist” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) delivered the show’s top 18-49 rating since Nov. 10, 2016 (1.2) and most-watched episode since Sept. 22, 2016 (6.397 million). It was NBC’s best result in the timeslot with regular-in-season programming in 18-49 since Oct. 19, 2016 (1.2) and in total viewers since March 2, 2016 (7.4 million). Versus where the show ended last season with its finale, “Blacklist” was up +22% in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 0.9 at 10 p.m. on Thursday, May 18) and +1.5 million persons or +31% in total viewers (6.4 million vs. 4.9 million). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +47% in 18-49 (1.13 to 1.66) and +2.3 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 8.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Blacklist” grew by +107% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (1.00 to a 2.07) and more than +4.3 million viewers overall (5.3 million to 9.7 million). Upscale: “Blacklist” delivered a strong upscale audience last season, indexing at a 126 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
The 19th season premiere of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 5.6 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) locked up the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Feb. 15 (1.4), growing by +8% versus last season’s finale in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.3 from 9-11 p.m. on May 24). “SVU” built by +27% on this week’s lead-in in 18-49. L+3: “SVU” grew +49% in 18-49 (1.42 to 2.12) and +2.3 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 7.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Law & Order: SVU” increased by +77% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.34 to a 2.37) and +3.0 million viewers overall (5.8 million to 8.8 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
The fifth season debut of “Chicago P.D.” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied for the timeslot win in adults 18-49, whiles also ranking #1 or tied for #1 among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults, men and women 18-34 and men and women 18-49. “P.D.” maintained 100% of the show’s May 17 season finale in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.3) to equal its highest regular-slot 18-49 rating since Jan. 18 (1.5). L+3: “P.D.” increased by +55% in 18-49 (1.30 to 2.01) and +3.1 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Chicago P.D.” increased by +74% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.36 to a 2.36) and more than +3.6 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 10.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7.
Thursday
In primetime Thursday night, NBC averaged 6.5 million viewers, making this the network’s most-watched Premiere Thursday in nine years (since averaging 7.9 million in 2008).
The third season premiere of “Superstore” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 4.6 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s top rating in the past year, since Sept. 22, 2016 (1.5) and scored its best total-viewer result since Oct. 6, 2016 (5.041 million). “Superstore” jumped +63% versus last season’s finale in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 0.8 at 8:30 on May 4) and +1.7 million persons or +58% in total viewers (4.596 million vs. 2.910 million). L+3: “Superstore” grew by +37% in 18-49 (1.26 to 1.73) and +1.0 million viewers overall (4.6 million to 5.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Superstore” grew by +52% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.13 to a 1.72) and +1.3 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 5.2 million). Upscale: “Superstore” delivered a strong upscale audience last season, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
The second season regular-slot debut of “The Good Place” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 4.7 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) equaled the show’s regular-slot series record in 18-49 and generated the show’s top Thursday total-viewer result since Oct. 6, 2016 (4.9 million viewers overall). Versus the prior week’s special Wednesday season premiere, which benefited from a lead-in from the “America’s Got Talent” season finale, “Good Place” grew +7% of in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.3 from 10:01-11 p.m. on Sept. 20). Thursday’s telecast also increased by +27% versus last season’s “Good Place” finale in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.1 from 8-9 p.m. on Jan. 19) and by +19% in total viewers (4.7 million vs. 3.9 million). L+3: “Good Place” grew +44% in 18-49 (1.35 to 1.95) and +1.5 million viewers overall (4.7 million to 6.2 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.. L+7: Last season, “The Good Place” increased by +63% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 1.18 to a 1.92) and +1.9 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 6.0 million). Upscale: “The Good Place” generated a strong upscale audience last season, indexing at a 135 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
The ninth season debut of “Will & Grace” (3.0/11 in 18-49, 10.2 million viewers overall in from 9-9:30 p.m. ET) ranked as NBC’s top debut for a new or returning comedy, excluding post-Olympic previews, in six years (since Sept. 22, 2011) and is NBC’s best telecast of a primetime comedy series, excluding post-Olympic previews, since the “Office” finale (3.0 on May 16, 2013). In total viewers, it was NBC’s most-watched telecast of a Thursday comedy series in 10 years (since “My Name Is Earl,” 10.685 million at 8 p.m. on Feb. 1, 2007). “Will & Grace” was the #1 entertainment show of the night in both 18-49 and total viewers and improved by +173% above NBC’s timeslot average last season in 18-49 (3.0 vs. 1.1, L+SD excluding sports) and by +4.2 million persons or +69% in total viewers 10.193 million vs. 6.023 million viewers overall).
L+3: “Will & Grace” increased by +53% in 18-49 (3.00 to 4.60) and +4.6 million viewers overall (10.2 million to 14.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night in 18-49 rating and total viewers. The L+3 figures represent NBC’s top results for the premiere of a new or returning comedy (excluding post-Olympic previews) in 18-49 in six years (since “The Office” Season 8 premiere on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011, 5.17 in L+3 at 9 p.m.) and in total viewers in 12 years (since “My Name Is Earl’s” series premiere on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2005, 15.249 million at 9 p.m.). The increases of +1.60 rating points and +4.596 million viewers are NBC’s biggest L+3 lifts for a primetime comedy in measurement history.
The second season debut of “Great News” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 5.2 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) set new series records in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. “Great News” jumped +63% versus last season’s finale in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 0.8 from 8:30-9 p.m. on May 23) and +67% in total viewers (5.1 million vs. 3.1 million). L+3: “Great News” increased by +14% in 18-49 (1.33 to 1.52) and +668,000 viewers overall (5.2 million to 5.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings,. L+7: Last season, “Great News” grew by +15% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (0.85 to a 0.98) and +422.000 viewers overall (3.7 million to 4.1 million). Upscale: “Great News” delivered a strong upscale audience last season, indexing at a 118 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).
The sixth season debut of “Chicago Fire” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 7.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) generated NBC’s best 18-49 and total-viewer results in the slot with non-sports regular programming since Jan. 7, 2016 (1.8 in 18-49, 8.6 million viewers). “Fire” ranked #1 among entertainment programs in the time period ahead of ABC’s “How to Get Away With Murder” in total viewers, adults, men and women 18-49 and adults, men and women 25-54, including a +50% margin over “Murder” in adults 18-49 (1.5-1.0). “Fire” grew +67% versus NBC’s average in the slot last season in 18-49 (1.5 vs. 0.9, L+SD non-sports) and +49% in total viewers (7.2 million vs. 4.8 million). These were the show’s highest 18-49 and total-viewer results since Tuesday, March 21 in 18-49 (1.5 in 18-49, 7.210 million viewers). L+3: “Fire” grew by +61% in 18-49 (1.47 to 2.36) and +3.5 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 10.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: Last season, “Fire” increased by +64% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.51 to a 2.48) and +3.7 million viewers overall (7.0 million to 10.7 million) going from L+SD to L+7
Friday
An encore telecast of “Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders” averaged a 0.5/2 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET.
“Dateline NBC” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.3 in adults 25-54, 5.2 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled the highest “Dateline” adult 18-49 rating since June 2 (1.0), matched the show’s 25-54 best since April 21 (1.5) and hit a total-viewer high since May 19 (5.189 million), growing +13% week to week in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.8 from 10-11 p.m. on Sept. 22), +18% in adults 25-54 (1.3 vs. 1.1) and +1.1 million persons or +28% in total viewers (5.2 million vs. 4.1 million). L+3: The prior week’s “Dateline” grew by +38% in 18-49 (0.80 to 1.10) and more than +1.2 million viewers overall (4.0 million to 5.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifts of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 rating and percentage, as well as total viewers. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 114 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.
Sunday
NBC Sports coverage of Indianapolis Colts-Seattle Seahawks “Sunday Night Football” (5.8/21 in 18-49, 16.7 million viewers overall from 8:31-11:33 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 primetime telecast of the night in 18-49 and total viewers and led NBC to the nightlong win in every key measure -- adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers.
TODAY’ POSTS BIG WINS
TODAY Wins Two Days in Total Viewers Last Week
TODAY Is #1 in the Key Demo for 92 Straight Weeks, Its Best Streak in More Than 5 Years
TODAY Narrows the Total Viewer Gap with GMA Vs. a Year Ago and Week to Week
Megyn Kelly TODAY and TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda Posted Total Viewer Growth Vs. the Prior Week
TODAY Is #1 in the Key Demo for 92 Straight Weeks, Its Best Streak in More Than 5 Years
TODAY Narrows the Total Viewer Gap with GMA Vs. a Year Ago and Week to Week
Megyn Kelly TODAY and TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda Posted Total Viewer Growth Vs. the Prior Week
NEW YORK - October 3, 2017 - - For the first week of the 2017-2018 season, TODAY starts off strong as the number-one morning show outright, topping ABC’s “Good Morning America” in total viewers and all demos for two days last week, Monday and Thursday. TODAY also won the week in the key demo A25-54, posting a three-week high over GMA and marking 92 straight weeks in the top spot (108 of the last 109 weeks), its best streak in more than five years. Year to year, TODAY narrowed the total viewer gap with GMA by 28%, and week to week by a giant 68%.
In its debut week, Megyn Kelly TODAY at 9 a.m. posted more than 2.5 million total viewers, up 2% from the prior week (+50,000 viewers). Among A25-54, the new hour averaged 765,000 viewers, with Friday’s broadcast posting a 16% increase compared to the previous day.
TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda at 10 a.m. was the number-one hour topping the broadcast competition in the key demo for the second straight season and posting its highest key demo lead over The View in six years. For the week, the 10 a.m. hour was up 4% in total viewers, 6% among A25-54 and 5% among A18-49 versus the prior week.
TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:
| Net | HH Rtg | HH Shr | P2+ Imps | P18-49 Rtg | P18-49 Imps | P25-54 Rtg | P25-54 Imps |
| TODAY | 2.95 | 12 | 4,146 | 0.89 | 1,150 | 1.26 | 1,525 |
| CBS THIS MORNING | 2.54 | 10 | 3,545 | 0.52 | 672 | 0.78 | 939 |
| GOOD MORNING AMERICA | 3.06 | 13 | 4,192 | 0.71 | 919 | 1.11 | 1,343 |
TODAY averaged 1.525 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +182,000 (+14%) and CBS This Morning by +586,000 (+62%)
- TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 92 consecutive weeks (best streak in over five years) and 108 of the last 109 weeks
- TODAY’s demo lead over GMA hit a three-week high
- Week-over-week, TODAY’s A25-54 viewership increased by +8,000 (+1%) and increased its advantage over GMA by 20% (+182,000 vs. +152,000 prior week)
- TODAY delivered a 1.26 A25-54 rating, +0.15 points ahead of GMA and +0.48 points more than CBS
TODAY averaged 1.150 million A18-49 viewers, +231,000 (+25%) more than GMA and +478,000 (+71%) higher than CBS
- TODAY had its largest A18-49 lead versus GMA in just over six months (since the week of 3/13/2017)
- TODAY’s 0.89 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.18 points and CBS by +0.37 points
TODAY averaged 4.146 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +601,000 (+17%)
- TODAY ranked #1 across-the-board on Monday and Thursday mornings
- TODAY posted closer margins to GMA both week-over-week (by 68%) and year-over-year (by 28%)
- TODAY added +28,000 total viewers versus prior week
TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:
TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 37.5 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in August for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 44 consecutive months (53 out of the last 54), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in August 2017.
“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” IS #1 IN THE KEY DEMO FOR 67 STRAIGHT WEEKS
Ranks #1 in A18-49 for 112 of Last 113 Weeks
Grows Week-Over-Week in Total Viewers
Week Includes Holt Anchoring Live from Puerto Rico on Latest Maria Devastation
Holt Anchors Live From Las Vegas for Mandalay Bay Shooting With Live, Updated Broadcast for West Coast Viewers
Grows Week-Over-Week in Total Viewers
Week Includes Holt Anchoring Live from Puerto Rico on Latest Maria Devastation
Holt Anchors Live From Las Vegas for Mandalay Bay Shooting With Live, Updated Broadcast for West Coast Viewers
NEW YORK (October 3, 2017) – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” kicked off the 2017-2018 season winning the key demo for the week of September 25, marking its 67th straight week as the #1 most-watched evening broadcast, according to Nielsen Research Data.
On Monday, September 25, Holt anchored the broadcast from the ground in Puerto Rico. He is the only network anchor so far to report from the island, devastated after Hurricane Maria. Coverage continued Tuesday, September 26 when he anchored from the 165th Airlift Wing at the Savannah Air National Guard Base in Savannah, Ga. It was the third hurricane Holt has traveled into the field to cover, as he was the first anchor on the ground in Texas to cover Hurricane Harvey and anchored five consecutive broadcasts in Florida for Hurricane Irma in addition to contributing to NBC News’ special reports and coverage.
The broadcast continues its winning streak in the key demo averaging 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +72,000 viewers (+4%) and “CBS Evening News” by +503,000 viewers (+38%).
For 112 of the past 113 weeks, Nightly News was also the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.3 million and topping ABC by +115,000 viewers (+10%) and CBS by +386,000 viewers (+42%).
7.8 million total viewers tuned in to Nightly News for the week of September 25. Nightly News bested “CBS Evening News” by +1.8 million total viewers (+29%) and grew its week-over-week total audience.
The broadcast also outpaces the competition on social media with more followers on Facebook and a fivefold advantage in Twitter engagement compared to ABC’s “World News Tonight.”
On Monday, October 2, Holt anchored a one-hour extended “NBC Nightly News” broadcast on the Mandalay Bay Casino shooting on the ground in Las Vegas. He will anchor from Las Vegas again this evening, updating the broadcast live for the West Coast.
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Weekly Highlights:
- Nightly News averaged 1.8 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +72,000 viewers (+4%) and CBS by +503,000 (+38%).
- Nightly News has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 67 consecutive weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 1.3 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +115,000 (+10%) and CBS by +386,000 (+42%).
- Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 112 of the last 113 weeks.
- Nightly News averaged 7.8 million total viewers, besting CBS by +1.8 million (+29%).
Week of September 25 – September 29, 2017:
| Total Viewers | A25-54 Rating | A25-54 Viewers | A18-49 Rating | A18-49 Viewers | |
| NBC | 7.829 | 1.51 | 1.824 | 1.01 | 1.297 |
| CBS | 6.077 | 1.09 | 1.321 | 0.71 | 0.911 |
| ABC | 8.211 | 1.45 | 1.752 | 0.92 | 1.182 |
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ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
ABOUT NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt is the most-watched evening newscast in America, providing the very latest on the day’s top stories and going beyond the headlines to add context and analysis to the most pressing issues of our times. NBC Nightly News reaches more than 24 million people every week through its broadcast and millions more through NBCNews.com, the Nightly News app, and social media platforms. Lester Holt is the anchor, and Sam Singal is the executive producer.
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