NBC Ratings - January 2018

NBC NEWS IS #1 MOST-WATCHED BROADCAST NETWORK ACROSS THE BOARD FOR TRUMP’S FIRST STATE OF THE UNION

1.5M Viewers Livestreamed SOTU Digital Coverage via NBCNews.com and YouTube

JANUARY 31, 2018 – More Americans turned to NBC News for coverage of President Trump’s first State of the Union address than any other broadcast network.

NBC led the broadcast networks across the board during primetime coverage of the president’s speech from 9:10 p.m. to 10:31 p.m. ET according to Nielsen Media Research fast national data with an average of 7.055 million total viewers. NBC outperformed ABC by +1.659 million (+31 percent) and CBS by +67,000 (one percent). Among A25-54 viewers, NBC News averaged 2.590 million viewers, leading ABC by +801,000 (+45 percent) and CBS by +502,000 (+24 percent). In A18-49, NBC averaged 2.106 million, topping ABC by +680,000 (+48 percent) and CBS by +467,000 (+29 percent). (Note: ABC rated from 9:10 p.m. – 10:31 p.m. ET, while CBS rated from 9:00 p.m. ET to 10:38 p.m. ET.)

NBC News’ complete broadcast coverage of Trump’s first State of the Union and the Democratic Party’s response was led by “NBC Nightly News” anchor Lester Holt in Washington, beginning at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. CT on NBC. Holt was joined on set by TODAY co-anchor and NBC News chief legal analyst Savannah Guthrie, “Meet the Press” moderator and NBC News political director Chuck Todd, “Megyn Kelly TODAY” anchor Megyn Kelly, NBC News special correspondent Tom Brokaw and NBC News chief foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell.

NBC News’ digital State of the Union content reached more than ten million people across digital and social platforms. One and a half million viewers livestreamed the special State of the Union digital coverage hosted by NBC News national political correspondent Steve Kornacki and NBC News correspondent Katy Tur via YouTube and NBCNews.com, and video content from the night generated a total of four million video starts across all platforms.

UPDATE: ‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ SCORES SEASON HIGHS IN 18-49 AND TOTAL VIEWERS

With Host Will Ferrell and Musical Guest Chris Stapleton, “Saturday Night Live” Delivers the Show’s Top Results Since the 2016-17 Season Finale

NEW YORK. – Jan. 30, 2018 – "Saturday Night Live" has delivered season highs in adults 18-49 and total viewers.

The Jan. 27 telecast, hosted by Will Ferrell and featuring musical guest Chris Stapleton, averaged a 2.19 rating, 11 share in adults 18-49 and 7.467 million viewers.

These are the season’s top results, besting the previous adult 18-49 high of a 2.01 rating for the Oct. 14, 2017 telecast hosted by Kumail Nanjiani and featuring musical guest P!nk, and topping the prior total-viewer high of 7.237 million for the Jan. 13 episode, hosted by Sam Rockwell with musical guest Halsey.

The last “Saturday night Live” to beat these Jan. 27 results was the 2016-17 season finale on May 20, 2017 (2.32 in 18-49, 8.275 million viewers with host Dwayne Johnson and musical guest Katy Perry).

The Jan. 27 “Saturday Night Live” is up +15% versus the show’s January 2017 average for originals in 18-49 (2.19 vs. 1.91).and up +11% in total viewers (7.467 million vs. 6.740 million).

Note that “SNL” adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with this season’s first 11 originals growing by +58% in 18-49 and +2.714 million persons or +39% in total viewers going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” figures. In L+SD, “SNL” so far this season is averaging a 1.83 rating in 18-49 and 6.888 million viewers overall, and in L+7, “SNL” is growing to a 2.89 in 18-49 and 9.602 million viewers.

This is the show’s #2 most-watched season in L+7 in nine years, since “SNL” averaged 10.118 viewers for originals at this point in 2008-09, trailing over that span only last year’s election-fueled average of 10.599 million viewers

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ TAKES THE WEEK OF JAN. 22-26 IN 18-49 AND ALL OTHER KEY DEMOS

Fallon Wins in Adults, Men & Women 18-34, 18-49 & 25-54; At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Prevails in Every Key Ratings Measure

NEW YORK — Jan. 30, 2018 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has dominated demographics for the late-night ratings week of Jan. 22-26, topping the timeslot’s ABC and CBS competition in adults 18-49 and every other key demo, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that Friday’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was an encore.

“Tonight” won the 11:35 p.m. hour for the week over “Kimmel” by a +31% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.59 rating vs. a 0.45) and versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” by +34% (0.59 vs. 0.44).

At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ encore week of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers --and also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET in all key categories).

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 22-26. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)

ADULTS 18-49

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.59 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.44/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.45/3 *

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.30/2

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.37/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.24/2 (R)

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.22/2 (R) *

TOTAL VIEWERS

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.420 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.125 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.109 million viewers *

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.334 million viewers

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.447 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.230 million viewers (R)

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.807 million viewers (R) *

* Friday’s “Kimmel” and “Late Night” were encores and Friday’s “Last Call” was preempted.

SEASON AVERAGES

ADULTS 18-49

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.69 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.61/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/3

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2

TOTAL VIEWERS

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.775 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.844 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.290 million viewers

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.429 million viewers

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.589 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.452 million viewers

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.842 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JAN. 22-26

NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING

Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.25
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.11

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.15

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.65
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.51

Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.

TOTAL VIEWERS

Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.844 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.302 million

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.329 million

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.294 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.992 million

NBC RATINGS RESULTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF JAN. 22-28

“This Is Us” Ranks #2 for the Week in 18-49 Behind Only the Grammys

“Us,” “Ellen’s Game of Games” & “Chicago Med” Score Top-15 Rankings in Both 18-49 and Total Viewers Among Entertainment Shows on the Big 4 Nets; “Superstore” & “The Wall” Tie for #16, “Chicago Fire” & “The Good Place” Tie for #23

Season to Date, NBC Leads in Adults 18-49, Is #1 or Tied for #1 in Every Other Key Demographic

Monday’s “The Wall” Equals Its Season-High Rating of the Previous Week

L+3: “The Brave” Ties for the Night’s Biggest L+3 Lift in 18-49 Percentage on the Big 4

"This Is Us" & "Game of Games" Are the #1-2 Shows of Tuesday Night in 18-49, Teaming With "Chicago Med" to Win 6 of 6 Half-Hours

L+3: “This Is Us” Generates the Biggest 18-49 L+3 Lift on Broadcast or Cable in More Than Nine Months, Sets a Series Record With a +5.4 Million L+3 Increase in Total Viewers

Wednesday’s "Chicago P.D." Encore Ties for the 10 p.m. Win Vs. Original Competition

Thursday’s "Superstore" Matches Its 18-49 High Since Premiere Week, "Good Place" Scores Its High Since October & “Chicago Fire” Equals Its High Since October

L+3: “Chicago Fire” Is Thursday’s Biggest L+3 Gainer in Total Viewers

Friday’s "Blindspot" Delivers Its Most-Watched Episode Since Its October Season Premiere, “Taken” Has Grown in Total Viewers Both Weeks Since Its Season Debut, “Dateline” Ranks #1 at 10 in 18-49

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Jan. 30, 2018 — NBC has averaged a 0.9 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.2 million viewers overall for the primetime week of Jan. 22-28, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Leading NBC’s week was “This Is Us,” the #2 entertainment telecast of the week on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 behind only CBS’ telecast of “The Grammy Awards”; along with “Ellen’s Game of Games,” tied for #4; and “Chicago Med,” tied for #12. All three shows also ranked among the top 15 telecasts of the week on the broadcast networks in total viewers (#5, #8 and #12 respectively).

Also ranking among the week’s highest-rated entertainment shows on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox were “Superstore” (tied for #16), “The Wall” (tied for #16), “Chicago Fire” (tied for #23) and “The Good Place” (tied for #23).

Season to date, NBC is running #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and is #1 or tied for #1 in all other key demographics. 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 18-34 and all key adult-female demos.

Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. 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 18 Averages

Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” Jan. 22-28

CBS…1.7

ABC…1.1

NBC…0.9

Fox…0.8

CW…0.4

Total Viewers

CBS…8.5 million

ABC…4.6 million

NBC…4.2 million

Fox…3.0 million

CW…1.4 million

Season-to-Date Averages

Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”

NBC…2.1

Fox…1.8

CBS…1.7

ABC…1.4

CW…0.6

Total Viewers

CBS…9.6 million

NBC…8.3 million

Fox…6.1 million

ABC…6.0 million

CW…1.7 million

NBC highlights for the week of Jan. 22-28:

Monday

“The Wall” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) equaled the previous week’s season-high rating in adults 18-49, maintaining 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.2) and 99% of last week’s season high in total viewers (5.784 million vs. 5.836 million).”The Wall” maintained or increased its rating from half-hour to half-hour in all key ratings categories.

“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Last season, “The Wall” increased by +14% in 18-49 rating going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” (from a 1.22 rating to a 1.35) and +619,000 viewers overall (5.4 million to 6.0 million).

Upscale: “The Wall” delivers a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

“Better Late Than Never” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 4.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the prior week’s 18-49 rating (0.9 vs. 1.0), which equaled the show’s season high. “BLTN” tied for #1 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in men 18-49 and finished #2 or tied for #2 in adults 18-49, adults 18-34, women 18-49, men 25-54 and men 18-34. L+3: “Better Late Than Never” grew by +20% in 18-49 (0.94 to 1.13) and +940,000 viewers overall (4.9 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: In its first season, “Better Late Than Never” grew by +23% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.60 to a 1.96) and +1.6 million viewers overall (7.4 million to 9.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

“The Brave” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 rating (0.7 vs. 0.7) and topped its rating of two weeks earlier by +40% (0.7 vs. 0.5 on Jan. 8). L+3: “The Brave” grew by +80% in 18-49 (0.65 to 1.17) and more than +2.5 million viewers overall (3.4 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3. That +80% increased tied as the night’s biggest L+3 lift on the Big 4 networks.. L+7: “The Brave” has increased by +68% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.98 to a 1.65) and more than +3.0 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 7.9 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Brave” figure grows to a 2.23 in 18-49. Upscale: “The Brave” is generating a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 108 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

Tuesday

NBC won the night in adults 18-49, sweeping six of six half-hours. It’s NBC’s 12th consecutive Tuesday win in adults 18-49 among the Big 4 networks.

“Ellen’s Game of Games” (1.8/7 in 18-49, 7.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, behind only NBC’s “This Is,” while growing from half-hour to half-hour in every key ratings measure, including a gain of +18% in adults 18-49 (1.7 to 2.0). L+3: “Games” grew by +16% in 18-49 (1.81 to 2.10) and +847,000 viewers overall (7.6 million to 8.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

“This Is Us” (2.5/9 in 18-49, 9.3 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic (including a tie in men 25-54). “Us” maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (2.5 vs. 2.5) while winning the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in every key demographic, including a +92% margin in 18-49 (2.5 vs. 1.3 for “Bull”).

L+3: “This Is Us” increased by +75% in 18-49 (2.55 to 4.46) and +5.4 million viewers overall (9.4 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 percentage, as well as total viewers. The increase of +1.91 rating points in the biggest L+3 lift for any show on broadcast or cable since April 2, 2017 (“The Walking Dead,” +2.17, 5.43 to 7.60). Among broadcast shows, It’s an 11-month high, biggest since the Feb. 21, 2017 “This Is Us” grew by +2.00 (2.50 to 4.50). The gain of +5.379 million viewers is a series-high L+3 lift for “This Is Us” and the +1.91 gain in 18-49 is a season high. With L+3 time-shifting now counted, the Jan. 23 telecast has risen to become the show’s highest-rated in 18-49 since Oct. 17, 2017 (with a 4.46 rating in L+3 vs. a 4.47 on Oct. 17). The Jan. 23 “This Is Us” also set a new series-best three-day digital rating, amassing a 1.29 in adults 18-49 after three days of availability on alternate platforms. That beats the old record of a 1.12 achieved with both this season’s fall finale on Nov. 28, 2017 and the mid-season debut on Jan. 9.

L+7: “This Is Us” is growing by +81% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.79 to a 5.06) and +6.2 million viewers overall (10.4 million to 16.6 million) going from L+SD to L+7. When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Us” 18-49 rating increases to an 8.33. Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 147 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

“Chicago Med” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) won the slot in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demographics, delivering a +30% margin of victory among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.0 for CBS’ #2 “NCIS: New Orleans”). L+3: “Med” grew by +53% in 18-49 (1.29 to 1.98) and +3.2 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 10.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Med” is increasing by +72% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.27 to a 2.19) and +4.0 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 10.8 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Med” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.92.

Wednesday

An 8 p.m. rebroadcast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 4.7 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) increased by +29% versus the show’s previous encore in this timeslot in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.7 on May 24, 2017) and +18% in total viewers (4.733 million vs. 4.010 million).

A regular-slot encore of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +14% versus the show’s prior rebroadcast in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7 on Nov. 1, 2017) and +19% in total viewers (4.5513 million vs. 3.803 million).

A rebroadcast of “Chicago P.D.” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 5.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) tied for #1 in the timeslot in 18-49 versus original competition from CBS’ “Criminal Minds” (0.9) and ABC’s “The Match Game” (0.8). “P.D.” also ranked #1 or tied for #1 among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-male demographics and was up +29% versus the show’s previous encore in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.7 on Nov. 1, 2017) and +25% in total viewers (5.060 million vs. 4.057 million).

Thursday

“Superstore” (1.2/5 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) earned its highest 18-49 rating since Oct. 26, 2017 (1.2) and equaled the show’s high since its season premiere on Sept. 28, 2017 (1.3), while delivering its most-watched episode since Oct. 26, 2017 (4.6 million).

“Superstore” jumped +20% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.0) and +19% in total viewers (4.2 million vs. 3.6 million), to rank #2 in the competitive timeslot in adults 18-49 and 25-54. L+3: “Superstore” increased by +43% in 18-49 (1.16 to 1.66) and more than 1.0 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 5.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Superstore” is growing by +55% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.1 to a 1.7) and +1.3 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 5.4 million). When projected non-linear 35-day viewing is included, the “Superstore” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.85. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 118 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“The Good Place” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) generated the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Oct. 26, 2017 (1.1) and matched its high since Oct. 12 (1.2), while generating its most-watched episode since Oct. 26, 2017 (4.0 million viewers). “Good Place” increased by +10% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0) and +22% in total viewers (3.7 million vs. 3.0 million) and tied for #2 in the timeslot in adults 18-49 and 25-54. L+3: “Good Place” grew +59% in 18-49 (1.11 to 1.76) and +1.5 million viewers overall (3.6 million to 5.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “The Good Place” is increasing by +70% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 1.16 to a 1.97) and +1.9 million viewers overall (4.1 million to 6.0 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Good Place” figure grows to a 3.42. Upscale: “Good Place” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 137 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

An encore telecast of “Will & Grace” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.6 million viewers overall from 9-9:31 p.m. ET) was up versus the show’s prior encore in the show’s same regular timeslot by +50% in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.4 on Dec. 28, 2017) and +13% in total viewers (2.6 million vs. 2.3 million).

“Great News” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 2.2 million viewers overall from 9:31-10 p.m. ET) finished within 0.1 of the prior week’s rating in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.5) and retained 97% in total viewers (2.163 million vs. 2.237 million), despite this week’s encore lead-in. L+3: “Great News” increased by +25% in 18-49 (0.52 to 0.65) and +391,000 viewers overall (2.2 million to 2.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. L+7: “Great News” has increased by +25% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (0.8 to a 1.0) and +626,000 viewers overall (3.1 million to 3.7 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Great News” 18-49 rating grows to a 1.39. Upscale: “Great News” 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).

“Chicago Fire” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) matched the show’s high 18-49 rating since Oct. 26 (1.2) and generated its most-watched episode since that same date (6.5 million). “Fire” was up +10% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0) and +7% in total viewers (6.1 million vs. 5.7 million) and ranked #1 in the timeslot in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. L+3: “Fire” grew by +75% in 18-49 (1.07 to 1.87) and more than +3.3 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 9.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewerrs. L+7: “Chicago Fire” is growing by +91% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.14 to a 2.18) and +4.0 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 10.2 million) going from L+SD to L+7. With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Fire” figure increases to a 2.93 in 18-49.

Friday

“Blindspot” (0.6/3 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +6% week to week in total viewers (3.8 million vs. 3.5 million) to deliver its most-watched episodes since the show’s Oct. 27 season premiere (4.1 million). L+3: “Blindspot” grew by +76% in 18-49 (0.66 to 1.16) and more than +1.8 million viewers overall (3.5 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blindspot” is increasing by +91% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.68 to a 1.30) and +2.2 million viewers overall (3.5 million to 5.7 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Great News” 18-49 rating grows to a 2.14. Upscale: “Blindspot” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

“Taken” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.5) and increased by +6% in total viewers (3.1 million vs. 3.0 million). “Taken” has now grown in total viewers both weeks since its season premiere (from 2.8 million on Jan. 12 to 3.0 million on Jan. 19 to 3.1 million on Jan. 26). In this week’s timeslot, “Taken” ranked #2 among the Big 4 networks in total viewers. L+3: “Taken” grew by +49% in 18-49 (0.49 to 0.73) and more than +1.4 million viewers overall (3.0 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Taken” increased by +32% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.00 to a 1.32) and +1.8 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 6.9 million).

“Dateline NBC” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.1 in adults 25-54, 4.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7), while growing +10% in 25-54 (1.1 vs. 1.0) and +18% in total viewers (4.3 million vs. 3.6 million). “Dateline” ranked #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults, men and women 18-49 and tied for #1 in adults 25-54. L+3: Last week’s “Dateline” increased by +46% in 18-49 (0.69 to 1.01) and +1.4 million viewers overall (3.6 million to 5.0 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 0.92 to a 1.2) and more than +1.2 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 6.1 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

‘TODAY’ IS THE #1 MORNING SHOW ACROSS-THE-BOARD FOR JANUARY 2018

TODAY Is #1 in Total Viewers for the Second Consecutive Month, Best Streak since June 2012

TODAY Saw its Biggest January A25-54 and A18-49 Leads Over GMA in Six Years

NEW YORK – January 30, 2018 – TODAY wins across the board for the second straight month since June 2012, topping GMA in total viewers, the key A25-54 demo and A18-49. Additionally, the win marks TODAY’s biggest January lead in both demos in over six years. In total viewer rating points, TODAY tied GMA both this week (1/22) and last week (1/15).

Additionally, Megyn Kelly TODAY at 9 a.m. grew month-to-month in both total viewers and A25-54 (+3%). TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda also posted month-to-month increases, up 3% in total viewers and up 6% in A25-54.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:

JANUARY

2018

TODAY averaged 4.392 million total viewers, +62,000 (+1%) ahead of GMA and +711,000 (+19%) higher than CBS This Morning

TODAY averaged 1.614 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +208,000 (+15%) and CBS by +611,000 (+61%)

• TODAY posted its biggest January A25-54 win over GMA since 2012
• TODAY’s January demo lead over GMA improved for the fourth consecutive year, increasing by +8% vs. 2017 levels

TODAY averaged 1.196 million A18-49 viewers, topping GMA by +193,000 (+19%) and CBS by +432,000 (+57%)

• This was TODAY’s biggest January A18-49 advantage over GMA since 2012
• TODAY improved its A18-49 advantage over GMA by 9% compared to January 2017

WEEK OF JANUARY 22-28, 2018

Net	HHRtg	HHShr	P2+Rtg	P2+Imps	P18-49Rtg	P18-49Imps	P25-54Rtg	P25-54Imps
TODAY	3.10	12	1.42	4,309	0.93	1,193	1.34	1,621
CBS THIS MORNING	2.60	10	1.18	3,593	0.59	762	0.84	1,011
GOOD MORNING AMERICA	3.15	13	1.42	4,317	0.79	1,019	1.19	1,437

TODAY is currently #1 in P2+, A25-54, & A18-49 for the 2017-18 season-to-date

TODAY averaged 1.621 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +184,000 (+13%) and CBS This Morning by +610,000 (+60%)

• TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 109 consecutive weeks (best streak in over five years) and 125 of the last 126 weeks
• TODAY’s A25-54 lead over CBS improved by 7% week-over-week
• TODAY delivered a 1.34 A25-54 rating, +0.15 points ahead of GMA and +0.50 points more than CBS

TODAY averaged 1.193 million A18-49 viewers, +174,000 (+17%) more than GMA and +431,000 (+57%) higher than CBS

• Among A18-49 viewers, TODAY has now posted 129 consecutive weekly wins and has finished #1 in 135 of the last 137 weeks and 146 of the last 150 weeks
• Week-over-week, TODAY increased its A18-49 lead over CBS by 4%
• TODAY has now ranked #1 among A18-49 viewers for 73 straight daily broadcasts
• TODAY’s 0.93 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.14 points and CBS by +0.34 points

TODAY averaged 4.309 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +716,000 (+16%)

• TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA was 97% narrower than year ago (-8,000 vs. -252,000 last year). Versus prior week, TODAY cut the gap by more than half (-8,000 vs. -18,000 prior week).
• TODAY also posted higher total viewer margins versus CBS both week-over-week (up 19%) and year-over-year (up 11%)

SEASON-TO-DATE

TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers

• Leads GMA by +175,000 and CBS by +592,000

TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers

• Leads GMA by +205,000 and CBS by +462,000

TODAY ranks #1 among total viewers

• Leads GMA by +15,000 best STD P2+ margin vs. GMA since 2011-12.
• Leads CBS by +726,000

TODAY DIGITAL HIGHLIGHTS:

TODAY reached more consumers than GMA on Yahoo with over 35 million unique visitors turning to TODAY.com in December for exclusive interviews and the latest lifestyle, parenting and entertainment news, according to recent data from comScore. For 50 consecutive months (59 out of the last 60), TODAY.com has reached more mobile consumers than GMA on Yahoo. TODAY.com has gone from parity in mobile unique visitors in September 2013 to delivering more than 3.8x GMA on Yahoo’s mobile visitor number in December 2017.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” WINS JANUARY, NOW #1 FOR 31 STRAIGHT MONTHS

Ranks #1 in A18-49 for 33 Consecutive Months

Marks Highest Monthly Total Viewer Audience in Three Years

Continues Longest Weekly Key Demo Winning Streak in Over Four Years

JANUARY 30, 2018 – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is the #1 most-watched broadcast in the key demo for the month of January, winning its 31 straight months, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

The broadcast continues its winning streak in the demo most valued by news advertisers, averaging 2.3 million A25-54 viewers this past month, beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +144,000 viewers (+7%) and “CBS Evening News” by +754,000 viewers (+49%).

Now for 33 consecutive months, “Nightly News” is also the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.6 million and topping ABC by +152,000 viewers (+10%) and CBS by +529,000 viewers (+49%).

9.7 million total viewers tuned in to “Nightly News” for the month of January 2018: +2.4 million total viewers (+33%) more than “CBS Evening News.” This month, “Nightly News” marks its highest monthly total viewer audience in three years.

For the week of January 22, “Nightly News” was #1 in the key demo for the 84th week in a row, averaging 2.1 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +122,000 viewers (+6%) and CBS by +709,000 viewers (+50%). For 129 of the past 130 weeks, Nightly News was also the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.5 million and topping ABC by +105,000 viewers (+8%) and CBS by +474,000 viewers (+47%).

9.3 million total viewers tuned in to “Nightly News” for the week of January 22 besting “CBS Evening News” by +2.4 million total viewers (+34%).

“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 seven seasons.

The broadcast also continues to dominate its competition on social media with more followers on Facebook and a twofold advantage in Twitter engagement compared to “CBS Evening News.”

Follow “Nightly News” on Twitter and on Facebook, and tune in tonight to special State of the Union coverage anchored by Holt on NBC beginning at 9 p.m. ET.

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Monthly Highlights:

• “Nightly News” averaged 2.3 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +144,000 viewers (+7%) and CBS by +754,000 (+49%).
• “Nightly News” has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 31 consecutive months.
• “Nightly News” averaged 1.6 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +152,000 (+10%) and CBS by +529,000 (+49%).
• Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News is #1 for 33 consecutive months.
• “Nightly News” averaged 9.7 million total viewers, besting CBS by +2.4 million (+33%).
• “Nightly News” marks its highest monthly total viewer audience in three years.

Weekly Highlights:

• “Nightly News” averaged 2.1 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +122,000 viewers (+6%) and CBS by +709,000 (+50%).
• “Nightly News” has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 84 consecutive weeks.
• “Nightly News” continues its longest weekly key demo winning streak in over four years
• “Nightly News” averaged 1.5 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +105,000 (+8%) and CBS by +474,000 (+47%).
• Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 129 of the last 130 weeks.
• “Nightly News” averaged 9.3 million total viewers, besting CBS by +2.4 million (+34%).

Season Highlights:

• “Nightly News” 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 seven seasons.

Week of January 22 – January 26, 2018:

	Total Viewers	A25-54 Rating	A25-54 Viewers	A18-49 Rating	A18-49 Viewers
NBC	9.285	1.76	2.121	1.15	1.479
CBS	6.914	1.17	1.412	0.78	1.005
ABC	9.572	1.66	1.999	1.07	1.374

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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.

‘SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE’ SCORES SEASON-HIGH OVERNIGHTS

With Host Will Ferrell and Musical Guest Chris Stapleton, “Saturday Night Live” Ranks as the #1 Show of the Night in Metered-Market Households & 18-49 in the Local People Meters

NEW YORK. – Jan. 28, 2018 – The Jan. 27 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” has delivered season-high ratings in metered-market households and adult 18-49 rating in the local people meters.

With an edition hosted by Will Ferrell and featuring musical guest Chris Stapleton, last night’s “Saturday Night Live” averaged a 4.9 rating, 11 share in “live plus same day” household results from the 56 local markets metered by Nielsen Media Research and a 2.3/11 in adults 18-49 in the 25 markets with local people meters.

These are the highest “Saturday Night Live” overnights since the 2016-17 season finale on May 20, 2017, hosted by Dwayne Johnson and featuring musical guest Katy Perry, which averaged a 5.3/15 in metered-market households and a 2.6/13 in 18-49 in the local people meters.

The Jan. 27 “Saturday Night Live” is the #1 telecast of the night on the Big 4 networks in both metered-market households and 18-49 in the local people meters, ahead of all primetime programming on the broadcast networks, including ABC’s Celtics-Warriors NBA coverage.

The Jan. 27 “SNL” 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 “SNL” adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with this season’s first nine originals growing by +58% in 18-49 and +2.744 million persons or +40% in total viewers nationally going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” figures. In L+SD, “SNL” so far this season is averaging a 1.85 rating in 18-49 nationally and 6.914 million viewers overall, and in L+7, “SNL” is growing to a 2.93 in 18-49 and 9.658 million viewers.

This is the show’s #2 most-watched season in L+7 in nine years, since “SNL” averaged 10.319 viewers for originals at this point in 2008, trailing over that span only last year’s election-fueled average of 10.614 million persons.

Official-national ratings for the Jan. 27 edition of “Saturday Night Live,” including viewership numbers, are due from Nielsen on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

NBC RATINGS RESULTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF JAN. 15-21

“This Is Us” Ranks #3 for the Week Among Entertainment Telecasts on the Big 4, “Ellen’s Game of Games” Finishes #6; In L+3 Nielsens, “Us” Moves Ahead of #1 “Big Bang”

Also Ranking Among the Top 25 Entertainment Shows on Those Nets Are “Chicago Med,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Chicago P.D.,” “Will & Grace” & “The Wall”

Monday’s “The Wall” Grows +20% Week to Week in 18-49, "Better Late Than Never" Is Up +25% and "The Brave" Inceases +40%

Tuesday’s “This Is Us,” “Ellen’s Game of Games” & “Chicago Med” Are the #1-2-3 Shows of the Night, NBC Wins the Night in All Key Measures

L+3: “This Is Us” Generates the Biggest L+3 Lifts of the Night in 18-49 and Total Viewers

100th "Blacklist" Is the Show’s Most-Watched Since May 2016, Grows in Viewers for a 4th Straight Telecast, NBC Wins Its 4th Straight Wednesday in Viewers, “SVU” & “Chicago P.D.” Grow in 18-49

L+3: “Chicago P.D.” Captures Wednesday’s Top L+3 Lift in Total Viewers While “Chicago Fire” Is Thursday’s Biggest Gainer in 18-49 Percentage

Thursday’s “Will & Grace” & “Chicago P.D.” Grow Week to Week

Friday’s "Taken" Grows +7% Versus the Prior Week's Season Premiere in Total Viewers, "Blindspot" Equals Its 18-49 Season High

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Jan. 23, 2018 — NBC has averaged a 1.0 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.7 million viewers overall for the primetime week of Jan. 15-21, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Leading NBC’s week was “This Is Us,” the #3 entertainment telecast of the week on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, and “Ellen’s Game of Games,” which finished #6.

Including “live plus three day” viewership, “This Is Us” moved ahead of the #1 entertainment show of the week, “The Big Bang Theory” (with a 4.33 rating vs. a 4.09). The week’s #2 entertainment show, Sunday’s preview of Fox’s “The Resident” (which was boosted by an NFL Playoff lead-in), has not yet been rated in L+3 Nielsens.

Joining “This Is Us” and “Game of Games” Among the week’s Top 25 entertainment shows on ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox were “Chicago Med” (tied for #13), “Law & Oder: SVU” (tied for #15), “Chicago P.D.” (tied for #15), “Will & Grace” (tied for #18) and “The Wall” (tied for #22).

Season to date, NBC is running #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and is #1 or tied for #1 in adults and women 18-34, men and women 18-49, and adults, men and women 25-54. Counting entertainment programming only, NBC leads the season in adults 18-49, and also ranks #1 among the Big 4 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demos (including a tie in women 18-34).

Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. 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 17 Averages

Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” Jan. 15-21

Fox…3.3

ABC…1.2

CBS…1.0

NBC…1.0

CW…0.5

Total Viewers

Fox…10.6 million

CBS…6.9 million

ABC…4.7 million

NBC…4.7 million

CW…1.5 million

Season-to-Date Averages

Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”

NBC…2.2

Fox…1.9

CBS…1.7

ABC…1.4

CW…0.6

Total Viewers

CBS…9.5 million

NBC…8.5 million

Fox…6.2 million

ABC…6.0 million

CW…1.7 million

NBC highlights for the week of Jan. 15-21:

Monday

“The Wall” (1.2/4 in 18-49, 5.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +20% week to week in 18-49 (1.2 vs. 1.0) and +16% in total viewers (5.8 million vs. 5.0 million), marking the second straight week “The Wall” has increased in both categories and setting season highs in 18-49 and total viewers among the show’s six regular and special original telecasts so far this season.

“Live Plus Three Day” Ratings: “The Wall” increased by +7% in 18-49 (from a 1.20 rating to a 1.28) and +326,000 viewers overall (5.8 million to 6.2 million) going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to L+3.

“Live Plus Seven Day” Ratings: Last season, “The Wall” increased by +14% in 18-49 rating going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” (from a 1.22 rating to a 1.35) and +619,000 viewers overall (5.4 million to 6.0 million).

Upscale: “The Wall” delivers a solid upscale audience, last season indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

“Better Late Than Never” (1.0/3 in 18-49, 5.5 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) increased by +25% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.8) and +1.4 million persons or +34% in total viewers (5.5 million vs. 4.1 million), making this the second consecutive week “BLTN” has grown in both categories. “BLTN” tied its highest 18-49 rating this season among five regular and special original telecasts and hit a new season high in total viewers. L+3: “Better Late Than Never” grew by +20% in 18-49 (1.01 to 1.21) and +959,000 viewers overall (5.5 million to 6.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: In its first season, “Better Late Than Never” grew by +23% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.60 to a 1.96) and +1.6 million viewers overall (7.4 million to 9.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

“The Brave” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew +40% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.5) and +1.0 million persons or +35% in total viewers (3.945 million vs. 2.931 million). L+3: “The Brave” grew by +69% in 18-49 (0.71 to 1.20) and more than +2.4 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 6.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: “The Brave” has increased by +64% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.03 to a 1.69) and +3.0 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 8.1 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Brave” figure grows to a 2.22 in 18-49. Upscale: “The Brave” is generating a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 108 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

Tuesday

NBC won the night among the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and every other key category, sweeping six of six half-hours in adults 18-49 with the #1-2-3 shows of the night, “This Is Us,” “Ellen’s Game of Games” and “Chicago Med.” It’s NBC’s 11th consecutive Tuesday win in adults 18-49.

“Ellen’s Game of Games” (2.2/8 in 18-49, 8.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +5% week to week in 18-49 (2.2 vs. 2.1) and +12% in total viewers (8.8 million vs. 7.9 million) to equal the show’s highest regular-slot rating to date in 18-49. “Games” won the timeslot in 18-49 by an +83% margin (2.2 vs. 1.2 each for ABC and Fox) and ranked#1 in the hour among the Big 4 networks in every key demographic. L+3: “Games” grew by +13% in 18-49 (2.16 to 2.43) and +889,000 viewers overall (8.8 million to 9.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

“This Is Us” (2.5/9 in 18-49, 9.8 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 and won the timeslot in every key demographic. “Us” nearly matched the combined Big 4 competition in 18-49 (2.5 vs. a combined 2.7) while building on its powerful lead-in from “Game of Games” by +14% in 18-49 and +12% in total viewers. L+3: “This Is Us” increased by +70% in 18-49 (2.55 to 4.33) and more than +4.6 million viewers overall (9.8 million to 14.5 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 +81% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.80 to a 5.06) and +6.2 million viewers overall (10.5 million to 16.7 million) going from L+SD to L+7. When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Us” 18-49 rating increases to an 8.32. Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 146 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

“Chicago Med” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 7.9 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) grew +7% week to week in 18-49 (1.5 vs. 1.4) and +14% in total viewers (7.9 million vs. 6.9 million) to equal its season high in 18-49 and set a new season high in total viewers. This week’s 1.5 rating in 18-49 matches the show’s best since March 2, 2017 (1.7 Thursday at 9 p.m.). “Med” won the slot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in every key ratings category. L+3: “Med” grew by +45% in 18-49 (1.51 to 2.19) and more than +2.9 million viewers overall (7.9 million to 10.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Med” is increasing by +73% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.25 to a 2.16) and +3.9 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 10.7 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Med” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.01.

Wednesday

NBC won Wednesday night in total viewers, its fourth consecutive Wednesday victory by that measure, and finished within 0.1 of a point of the Wednesday win in 18-49.

The 100th episode of “The Blacklist” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 6.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) delivered the show’s most-watched episode since its third season finale on May 19, 2016 (6.9 million viewers Thursday at 9 p.m.). In 18-49, it was the show’s highest rating since its season premiere (1.1 on Sept. 27) and equaled its high since Nov. 10, 2016 (1.2 Thursday at 10 p.m.). It was the fourth straight “Blacklist” original to grow in total viewers (from 5.0 million on Nov. 8 to 5.9 million on Nov. 15 to 6.0 million on Jan. 3 to 6.2 million Jan. 10 to 6.5 million this week). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +47% in 18-49 (1.10 to 1.62) and +2.3 million viewers overall (6.5 million to 8.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “True Crime” rating grows to a 2.38 in 18-49. L+7: “Blacklist” is growing by +73% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.95 to a 1.64) and more than +3.0 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 8.7 million).

“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) was up +8% week to week in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.3) and +2% in total viewers (6.2 million vs. 6.1 million), to equal the show’s high 18-49 rating since Nov. 29. “SVU” ranked #2 in the highly competitive timeslot in total viewers. L+3: “SVU” grew +46% in 18-49 (1.41 to 2.06) and +2.2 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 8.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +73% this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.29 to a 2.23) and +2.9 million viewers overall (5.9 million to 8.8 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “SVU” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.45.

“Chicago P.D.” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) grew +8% week to week in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.3) to equal the show’s highest regular-slot 18-49 rating in the past year (since Jan. 18, 2017, 1.5). “P.D.” won the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in every key measure (including a tie in men 18-34) and has now won the slot or tied for #1 versus regular ABC and CBS competition with its last 28 straight original telecasts in adults 18-49 (L+SD), extending back to October 2016. L+3: “P.D.” grew by +58% in 18-49 (1.36 to 2.15) and more than +3.1 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 9.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +89% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.15 to a 2.21) and +4.1 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 10.3 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “P.D.” figure grows to a 2.98.

Thursday

“Superstore” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) grew week to week among men 18-34 and maintained 100% in adults 18-34, men 18-49 and men 25-54. L+3: “Superstore” increased by +45% in 18-49 (0.99 to 1.44) and +997,000 viewers overall (3.6 million to 4.6 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 1.16 to a 1.72) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.5 million). When projected non-linear 35-day viewing is included, the “Superstore” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.85. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“The Good Place” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and 97% in total viewers (3.0 million vs. 3.1 million). L+3: “Good Place” grew +64% in 18-49 (0.96 to 1.57) and +1.4 million viewers overall (3.0 million to 4.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “The Good Place” is increasing by +69% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 1.18 to a 1.99) and +1.9 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.1 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Good Place” figure grows to a 3.40. Upscale: “Good Place” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 134 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

“Will & Grace” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 9-9:31 p.m. ET) grew +18% week to week in 18-49 (1.3 vs. 1.1) and +5% in total viewers (4.4 million vs. 4.2 million), and built on its lead-in by +30% in 18-49 and +46% in total viewers. L+3: “Will & Grace” increased by +74% in 18-49 (1.27 to 2.21) and +2.5 million viewers overall (4.4 million to 6.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Will & Grace” has grown by +83% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.89 to a 3.45) and more than +4.0 million viewers overall (6.9 million to 10.9 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Will & Grace” 18-49 average increases to a 5.23. 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” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.2 million viewers overall from 9:31-10 p.m. ET) retained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and +97% in total viewers (2.237 million vs. 2.308 million), to equal the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Nov. 2 (0.7). L+3: “Great News” increased by +19% in 18-49 (0.59 to 0.70) and +334,000 viewers overall (2.2 million to 2.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. L+7: “Great News” has increased by +22% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (0.82 to a 1.00) and +549,000 viewers overall (3.4 million to 3.9 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Great News” 18-49 rating grows to a 1.39. 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” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) increased +11% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9) and +7% in total viewers (5.7 million vs. 5.3 million) and tied for #1 in the timeslot in 18-49. L+3: “Fire” grew by +86% in 18-49 (0.97 to 1.80) and more than +3.2 million viewers overall (5.7 million to 8.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage. L+7: “Chicago Fire” is growing by +88% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.17 to a 2.20) and +4.0 million viewers overall (6.3 million to 10.3 million) going from L+SD to L+7. With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Fire” figure increases to a 2.93 in 18-49.

Friday

“Blindspot” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) matched the show’s high this season in 18-49 and NBC’s highest in-season 18-49 rating in the timeslot since April 7, 2017 (0.8). “Blindspot” maintained100% week to week in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.7) and 99.6% in total viewers (3.5 million vs. 3.6 million, which was the show’s largest audience since its Oct. 27 season premiere). L+3: “Blindspot” grew by +73% in 18-49 (0.74 to 1.28) and more than +1.8 million viewers overall (3.6 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blindspot” is increasing by +91% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.67 to a 1.28) and +2.2 million viewers overall (3.5 million to 5.7 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Great News” 18-49 rating grows to a 2.14. Upscale: “Blindspot” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

“Taken” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 3.0 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +7% versus the prior week’s season premiere in total viewers (3.0 million vs. 2.8 million) and maintained 100% in adults 18-49 (0.5 vs. 0.5). “Taken” ranked #2 among the Big 4 networks in the timeslot in total viewers. L+3: “Taken” grew by +47% in 18-49 (0.51 to 0.75) and +1.5 million viewers overall (2.8 million to 4.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Taken” increased by +32% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.00 to a 1.32) and +1.8 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 6.9 million).

“Dateline NBC” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 1.0 in adults 25-54, 3.6 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained or increased its rating from half-hour to half-hour in every key ratings measure, despite the 10 p.m. hour. L+3: Last week’s “Dateline” increased by +37% in 18-49 (0.84 to 1.15) and +1.4 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.7 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 0.89 to a 1.19) and more than +1.1 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 6.1 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Sunday

NBC increased its ratings throughout the evening with four encore telecasts: a 7 p.m. ET rebroadcast of “Little Big Shots” (0.4/1 in 18-49, 2.6 million viewers overall), an 8 p.m. ET encore of “Little Big Shots” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 3.3 million viewers overall), a 9 p.m. ET rebroadcast of “Ellen’s Game of Games” (0.8/2 in 18-49, 3.4 million viewers overall) and a 10 p.m. ET encore of “Ellen’s Game of Games” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall).

In 18-49, the 10 p.m. “Games” rebroadcast topped ABC’s original “Shark Tank” (0.9) as the top-rated non-sports program in the timeslot on the broadcast networks in adults 18-49.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE WEEK OF JAN. 15-19 IN 18-49 AND EVERY OTHER KEY DEMO

At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Tops “Late Late Show” in Every Key Ratings Measure

NEW YORK — Jan. 23, 2018 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has scored a dominant victory for the late-night ratings week of Jan. 15-19, winning versus the timeslot’s ABC and CBS competition in the key demographic of adult 18-49 and all other key demos, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Note that Monday's NBC shows and "The Late Late Show" are excluded from these weekly averages due to the Martin Luther King holiday, and “Jimmy Kimmel Live” was among the late-night shows to air a Friday encore.

“Tonight” won the 11:35 p.m. hour for the week over “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” by a +32% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.66 rating vs. a 0.50) and versus “Kimmel” by +43% (0.66 vs. 0.46).

At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” by a +36% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.38 rating vs. a 0.28).

“Late Night” ranked #1 versus “Late Late Show” in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 15-19. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)

ADULTS 18-49

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.66 rating, 4 share *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.50/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.46/3 *

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.38/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.28/2 *

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2 (R) *

TOTAL VIEWERS

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.618 million viewers *
CBS “Late Show,” 3.305 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.153 million viewers *

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.414 million viewers

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.452 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.356 million viewers *

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.854 million viewers (R) *

* NBC shows and CBS’ “Late Late Show” are excluded from these averages due to the Martin Luther King holiday. 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” 0.69 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.61/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/3

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2

TOTAL VIEWERS

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.793 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.832 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.292 million viewers

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.430 million viewers

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.587 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.446 million viewers

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.843 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JAN. 15-19

NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING

Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.26
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.13

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.18

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.60
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.44

Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.

TOTAL VIEWERS

Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.867 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.333 million

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.385 million

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.230 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.905 million

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” IS #1 FOR 83 STRAIGHT WEEKS

Ahead of the Winter Olympics, Holt Reports on the Ground in North Korea Exclusively for NBC News and MSNBC

Continues Longest Key Demo Winning Streak in Over Four Years

#1 Most-Watched Among A25-54 and A18-49 Viewers for 128 of Last 129 Weeks

JANUARY 23, 2018 – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is the #1 most-watched evening broadcast in the key news demo for the week of January 15, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

This past Saturday, Lester Holt travelled to North Korea as negotiations between the North and the South continue leading up to the Winter Olympics. He reported exclusively for NBC News and MSNBC through Monday. Tonight on “NBC Nightly News,” Holt, now back on U.S. soil, reports on his exclusive North Korea trip. Holt returns to the region to cover the 2018 Pyeongchang games on Thursday, February 8.

This past week, “NBC Nightly News” was first to air NBC News correspondent Jo Ling Kent’s exclusive interview on privacy with former Facebook and Google employees Tristan Harris, Sandy Parakilas and Roger McNamee and her follow up interview with Monika Bickert, Facebook's Head of Global Policy. Additionally, on Wednesday, “Nightly News” reported on NBC News’ exclusive that FBI agents visited Steve Bannon’s home to discuss a subpoena in the Russia probe.

The broadcast continues its winning streak in the key demo, averaging 2.4 million A25-54 viewers and beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +93,000 viewers (+4%) and “CBS Evening News” by +728,000 viewers (+45%). Week over week, “Nightly News” grew its key demo audience.

For 128 of the past 129 weeks, “Nightly News” is the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.7 million and topping ABC by +139,000 viewers (+9%) and CBS by +511,000 viewers (+44%). Week over week, “Nightly News” grew its A18-49 audience.

9.8 million total viewers tuned in to “Nightly News” for the week of January 15 besting “CBS Evening News” by +2.4 million total viewers (+32%) and growing year over year.

“Nightly News” continues as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in the key demo, delivering its largest demo lead CBS in seven seasons. “Nightly News” grew its year-over-year and week-over-week total viewer audience.

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Weekly Highlights:

• “Nightly News” averaged 2.4 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +93,000 viewers (+4%) and CBS by +728,000 (+45%).
• “Nightly News” has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 83 consecutive weeks.
• “Nightly News” marked the longest key demo winning streak in over four years.
• “Nightly News” averaged 1.7 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +139,000 (+9%) and CBS by +511,000 (+44%).
• Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 128 of the last 129 weeks.
• “Nightly News” averaged 9.8 million total viewers, beating CBS by +2.4 million (+32%).

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 seven seasons.

Week of January 15 – January 19, 2018:

	Total Viewers	A25-54 Rating	A25-54 Viewers	A18-49 Rating	A18-49 Viewers
NBC	9.800	1.95	2.359	1.29	1.669
CBS	7.430	1.35	1.631	0.90	1.158
ABC	10.379	1.88	2.266	1.19	1.530

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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.

‘TODAY’ IS #1 OUTRIGHT SEASON TO DATE

TODAY Is #1 in Total Viewers and All Demos For the Season, Posting Its Best STD Margin Over GMA Since 2011-2012

TODAY Is #1 in Key Demo for 108 Straight Weeks, Its Best Demo Streak in More Than 5 Years

**PLEASE NOTE: Last week's ratings were significantly impacted by major-market pre-emptions due to weather. Additionally, all three broadcasts were not rated Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, further impacting the week’s ratings.

NEW YORK – January 23, 2018 – TODAY is the number-one morning show outright for the season, beating the competition in total viewers, A25-54 and A18-49. The win marks TODAY’s best season-to-date total viewer margin over Good Morning America since 2011-12. TODAY has now won the key demo for 108 straight weeks, (124 of the last 125 weeks), its best demo streak in more than five years.

**Please note: Last week's ratings were significantly impacted by major-market pre-emptions due to weather. Additionally, all three broadcasts were not rated Monday for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, further impacting the week’s ratings.

Additionally, Megyn Kelly TODAY at 9 a.m. posted its best key demo delivery of the season and grew 6% in total viewers from the prior week. TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda grew double digits across the board in total viewers, A25-54 and A18-49 versus the previous week.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:

Net	HH Rtg	HH Shr	P2+ Imps	P18-49 Rtg	P18-49 Imps	P25-54 Rtg	P25-54 Imps
TODAY	3.17	12	4,463	0.95	1,231	1.37	1,649
CBS THIS MORNING	2.78	11	3,861	0.63	818	0.89	1,077
GOOD MORNING AMERICA	3.26	13	4,511	0.82	1,058	1.22	1,477

TODAY is currently #1 in P2+, A25-54, & A18-49 for the 2017-18 season-to-date

TODAY averaged 1.649 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +172,000 (+12%) and CBS This Morning by +572,000 (+53%)

• TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 108 consecutive weeks (best streak in over five years) and 124 of the last 125 weeks
• TODAY increased by +38,000 week-over-week, reaching its highest A25-54 viewership in since the week of 12/11/2017
• TODAY delivered a 1.37 A25-54 rating, +0.15 points ahead of GMA and +0.48 points more than CBS

TODAY averaged 1.231 million A18-49 viewers, +173,000 (+16%) more than GMA and +413,000 (+51%) higher than CBS

• TODAY had its best A18-49 viewership in five weeks, increasing by +38,000 vs. prior week
• Compared to the same week last season, TODAY’s A18-49 viewership increased by +12,000 and its advantage over GMA was 9% higher
• TODAY’s 0.95 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.13 points and CBS by +0.32 points

TODAY averaged 4.463 million total viewers, leading CBS This Morning by +602,000 (+16%)

• TODAY increased its total viewership both week-over-week (+102,000) and versus the same week last season (+59,000)
• TODAY’s total viewer gap vs. GMA was 83% narrower than year ago (-48,000 vs. -283,000 last year)

SEASON-TO-DATE

TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers

• Leads GMA by +174,000 and CBS by +591,000

TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers

• Leads GMA by +207,000 and CBS by +464,000

TODAY ranks #1 among total viewers

• Leads GMA by +16,000; best STD P2+ margin vs. GMA since 2011-12

Leads CBS by +726,000

NBC RATINGS RESULTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF JAN. 8-14

“This Is Us” Ranks #3 for the Week Among Entertainment Telecasts on the Big 4, “Ellen’s Game of Games” Ties for #5; In L+3 Nielsens, “Us” Rises to Tie #2 “Big Bang”

NBC Leads the Season to Date in Every Key Ratings Demographic, Including a Commanding Margin of +22% in Adults 18-49

Monday’s “The Wall” Grows +25% Week to Week in 18-49 & “Better Late Than Never” Increases by +14%

L+3: “The Brave” Grows +95% in 18-49, the Biggest L+3 Lift of the Night on the Big 4

"This Is Us" & "Game of Games" Are Tuesday’s #1-2 Shows in 18-49, “Chicago Med” Rules at 10

L+3: “Us” Generates the Biggest L+3 Lifts of the Night in 18-49 and Total Viewers

NBC Takes Its Third Straight Wednesday in Total Viewers, Finishes Within 0.1 of the Night’s 18-49 Lead

Friday’s “Blindspot” Delivers Its Most-Watched Telecast Since the Show’s Season Premiere

L+3: “Chicago P.D.” Captures Wednesday’s Top L+3 Lift in Total Viewers While “Chicago Fire” Is Thursday’s Biggest Gainer in 18-49 Percentage

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Jan. 17, 2018 — NBC has averaged a 1.0 rating in adults 18-49 and 4.6 million viewers overall for the primetime week of Jan. 8-14, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

Pacing NBC’s week was “This Is Us,” the #3 entertainment telecast of the week on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, and “Ellen’s Game of Games,” which tied for #5.

Including “live plus three day” viewership, “This Is Us” rose to tie the #2 entertainment show of the week, “The Big Bang Theory” (with a 4.37 rating each). The week’s #1 entertainment show, “The Simpsons” (which was boosted by an NFL Playoff lead-in), has not yet been rated in L+3 Nielsens.

Season to date, NBC is running #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic. Counting entertainment programming only, NBC leads the season in adults 18-49, and also ranks #1 among the Big 4 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demos (including a tie in women 18-34).

Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. 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 16 Averages

Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” Jan. 8-14

CBS…2.1

Fox…2.0

NBC…1.0

ABC…1.0

CW…0.2

Total Viewers

CBS…10.7 million

Fox…6.6 million

NBC…4.6 million

ABC…4.3 million

CW…1.0 million

Season-to-Date Averages

Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”

NBC…2.2

Fox…1.8

CBS…1.7

ABC…1.4

CW…0.6

Total Viewers

CBS…9.5 million

NBC…8.6 million

ABC…6.0 million

Fox…5.8 million

CW…1.7 million

NBC highlights for the week of Jan. 8-14:

Monday

“The Wall” (1.0/3 in 18-49, 5.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) jumped +25% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.8) and +16% in total viewers (5.0 million vs. 4.4 million), despite this week’s high-rated competition from ESPN’s coverage of the college football national championship. “The Wall” maintained or increased its rating from half-hour to half-hour in all key ratings categories. L+3: “The Wall” increased by +6% in 18-49 (1.04 to 1.10) and +311,000 viewers overall (5.0 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “The Wall” increased by +14% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (1.22 to a 1.35) and +619,000 viewers overall (5.4 million to 6.0 million). Upscale: “The Wall” delivers a solid upscale audience, last season indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

“Better Late Than Never” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) increased by +14% week to week in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.7), despite this week’s high-rated college-football competition. L+3: “Better Late Than Never” grew by +18% in 18-49 (0.83 to 0.98) and +804,000 viewers overall (4.1 million to 4.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: In its first season, “Better Late Than Never” grew by +23% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.60 to a 1.96) and +1.6 million viewers overall (7.4 million to 9.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

“The Brave” averaged a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 2.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET. L+3: “The Brave” grew by +95% in 18-49 (0.55 to 1.07) and +2.5 million viewers overall (2.9 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage. L+7: “The Brave” has increased by +64% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.03 to a 1.69) and +3.0 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 8.1 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Brave” figure grows to a 2.22 in 18-49. Upscale: “The Brave” is generating a solidly upscale audience, indexing at a 108 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

Tuesday

NBC wins the night among the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic, sweeping six of six half-hours in adults 18-49. Note that some NBC, ABC and CW stations carried ACC college basketball.

“Ellen’s Game of Games” (2.1/8 in 18-49, 7.9 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) won the timeslot in adults 18-49 by a +40% margin (2.1 vs. 1.5 for CBS’ #2 “NCIS”) and ranked #1 in the hour in every key demographic (including a tie in men 25-54). “Game” was the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, behind only NBC’s “This Is Us.” From its first half-hour to its second, “Game” grew significantly in every key ratings measure, including jumps of +28% in adults 18-49 (1.8 to 2.3) +1.2 million persons in total viewers (7.3 million to 8.5 million). L+3: “Game” grew by +14% in 18-49 (2.08 to 2.37) and +884,000 viewers overall (7.9 million to 8.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

“This Is Us” (2.7/10 in 18-49, 9.7 million viewers overall from 9-10:01 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 and won the timeslot in every key demographic, leading in 18-49 by a +125% margin (2.7 vs. 1.2 for CBS’ #2 “Bull”). “Us” built on its powerful lead-in from “Game of Games” by +29% in 18-49 and +22% in total viewers. L+3: “This Is Us” increased by +62% in 18-49 (2.69 to 4.37) and more than +4.6 million viewers overall (9.7 million to 14.3 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 +81% in 18-49 rating (from a 2.80 to a 5.06) and +6.2 million viewers overall (10.5 million to 16.7 million) going from L+SD to L+7. When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Us” 18-49 rating increases to an 8.38. Upscale: “Us” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 146 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes.

“Chicago Med” (1.4/6 in 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall from 10:01-11 p.m. ET) won the slot in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, adults 18-34 and all key adult-female demos, ranking #1 by a +40% margin in adults 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.0 for CBS’ #2 “NCIS: New Orleans”).”Med” virtually matched the prior week’s season-high 1.5, to post “Med’s” second highest 18-49 rating since last March. L+3: “Med” grew by +51% in 18-49 (1.38 to 2.08) and +3.2 million viewers overall (6.9 million to 10.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Med” is increasing by +76% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.20 to a 2.11) and more than +3.9 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 10.6 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Med” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.10.

Wednesday

NBC won Wednesday night in total viewers for a third week in a row.

“The Blacklist” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and grew +2% in total viewers (6.2 million vs. 6.0 million), to equal the show’s highest rating and deliver its most-watched episode since its season premiere on Sept. 27 (1.1 in 18-49, 6.4 million viewers). It was the third straight “Blacklist” original to grow in total viewers (from 5.0 million on Nov. 8 to 5.9 million on Nov. 15 to 6.0 million on Jan. 3 to 6.2 million this week). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +53% in 18-49 (1.00 to 1.53) and +2.3 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 8.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist” is growing by +74% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.94 to a 1.64) and +3.1 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 8.7 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” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the highly competitive timeslot among the Big 4 networks in total viewers, finishing within 110,000 persons of the timeslot lead in total viewers (6.1 million vs. 6.2 million for CBS’ “SEAL Team”) and within 0.2 of the 18-49 lead (1.3 vs. 1.5 for Week 2 of Fox’s “9-1-1”). L+3: “SVU” grew +55% in 18-49 (1.32 to 2.04) and more than +2.2 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 8.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +73% this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.28 to a 2.22) and +2.9 million viewers overall (5.9 million to 8.8 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “SVU” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.43.

“Chicago P.D.” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.9 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) deliveredthe show’s second biggest overall viewership for a regular-slot telecast in nearly a year (since Jan. 18, 2017, 7.1 million), trailing over that span only the Nov. 29,2017 episode (7.0 million). “P.D.” won the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and every other key measure (including a tie in men 18-34) and has now won the slot or tied for #1 versus regular ABC and CBS competition with its last 27 straight original telecasts in adults 18-49 (L+SD), extending back to October 2016. L+3: “P.D.” grew by +60% in 18-49 (1.29 to 2.07) and more than +3.2 million viewers overall (6.9 million to 10.1 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +91% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.15 to a 2.20) and more than +4.1 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 10.3 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “P.D.” figure grows to a 2.97.

Thursday

“Superstore” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 3.8 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.1) and 98% in total viewers (3.8 million vs. 3.9 million) and ranked #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total and most other key categories, behind only “The Big Bang Theory.” L+3: “Superstore” increased by +41% in 18-49 (1.11 to 1.57) and +1.1 million viewers overall (3.8 million to 4.9 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 1.16 to a 1.72) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.5 million). When projected non-linear 35-day viewing is included, the “Superstore” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.85. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 117 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“The Good Place” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0) and grows in total viewers (3.105 million vs. 3.076 million). L+3: “Good Place” grew +63% in 18-49 (0.97 to 1.58) and +1.5 million viewers overall (3.1 million to 4.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “The Good Place” is increasing by +68% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 1.20 to a 2.01) and +1.9 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 6.2 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Good Place” figure grows to a 3.40. Upscale: “Good Place” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 134 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

“Will & Grace” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 4.2 million viewers overall from 9-9:31 p.m. ET) built on its lead-in by +10% in 18-49 and +34% in total viewers. L+3: “Will & Grace” increased by +86% in 18-49 (1.14 to 2.12) and +2.6 million viewers overall (4.2 million to 6.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Will & Grace” has grown by +82% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.97 to a 3.58) and +4.2 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 11.4 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Will & Grace” 18-49 average increases to a 5.23. 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” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.3 million viewers overall from 9:31-10 p.m. ET) maintained 100% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.6). L+3: “Great News” increased by +21% in 18-49 (0.58 to 0.70) and +407,000 viewers overall (2.3 million to 2.7 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings. L+7: “Great News” has increased by +22% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (0.82 to a 1.00) and +549,000 viewers overall (3.4 million to 3.9 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Great News” 18-49 rating grows to a 1.39. 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” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) equaled NBC’s non-sports average in the timeslot last season in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 0.9, L+SD) and was up +10% in total viewers (5.3 million vs. 4.8 million). L+3: “Fire” grew by +93% in 18-49 (0.92 to 1.78) and +3.5 million viewers overall (5.3 million to 8.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage. L+7: “Chicago Fire” is growing by +88% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.18 to a 2.22) and more than +4.0 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 10.4 million) going from L+SD to L+7. With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Fire” figure increases to a 2.93 in 18-49.

Friday

“Blindspot” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 3.6 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) grew +17% versus the show’s prior telecast of three weeks earlier in adults 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.6 on Dec. 22) and +2% in total viewers (3.6 million vs. 3.5 million), to equal the show’s high this season in 18-49 and deliver its most-watched episode since “Blindspot’s” Oct. 27 season premiere (4.1 million). The 0.7 in 18-49 equaled NBC’s highest in-season rating in the time period since April 7, 2017 (0.8). L+3: “Blindspot” grew by +73% in 18-49 (0.74 to 1.28) and more than +1.8 million viewers overall (3.6 million to 5.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blindspot” is increasing by +91% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 0.67 to a 1.28) and +2.2 million viewers overall (3.5 million to 5.7 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Great News” 18-49 rating grows to a 2.14. Upscale: “Blindspot” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

The second-season debut of “Taken” (0.5/2 in 18-49, 2.8 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) ranked #2 among the Big 4 networks in the timeslot in total viewers. “Taken” maintained or increased its rating from half-hour to half-hour in every key demographic. L+3: “Taken” grew by +47% in 18-49 (0.51 to 0.75) and +1.5 million viewers overall (2.8 million to 4.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “Taken” increased by +32% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.00 to a 1.32) and +1.8 million viewers overall (5.1 million to 6.9 million).

“Dateline NBC” (0.8/4 in 18-49, 1.1 in adults 25-54, 4.3 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) ranked #2 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers. “Dateline” was the #1 newsmagazine of the night in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers L+3: “Dateline” increased by +37% in 18-49 (0.84 to 1.15) and +1.4 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.7 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 0.89 to a 1.19) and more than +1.1 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 6.1 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

'SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE' HITS A SEASON HIGH IN TOTAL VIEWERS

With Host Sam Rockwell and Musical Guest Halsey, the Jan. 13 Edition of “SNL” Averages 7.2 Million Viewers, Best So Far in the 2017-18 Season

NEW YORK. – Jan. 17, 2018 – "Saturday Night Live" has delivered a season high in total viewers.

The Jan. 13 telecast of "Saturday Night Live," hosted by Sam Rockwell and featuring musical guest Halsey, averaged a 1.91 rating, 9 share in adults 18-49 and 7.234 million viewers.

It’s the most-watched “SNL” of the season, topping the prior high, the show’s Sept. 30 season premiere (7.100 million with host Ryan Gosling and musical guest Jay-Z).

The Jan. 13 “Saturday Night Live” is up +7% versus the show’s January 2017 average for originals (7.234 million vs. 6.740 million). In 18-49, this week’s “SNL” maintained 100% of the year-ago January average (1.91 vs. 1.91).

The Jan. 13 telecast, which aired live coast to coast (11:30 p.m. ET, 8:30 p.m. PT) and counted viewers from 11:30 encores in western markets, was the #1 non-sports show of the night on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and total viewers, topping every primetime entertainment telecast on those nets in both measures.

Note that “SNL” adds significant viewership via time-shifting, with this season’s first nine originals growing by +58% in 18-49 and +2.734 million persons or +40% in total viewers going from “live plus same day” Nielsens to “live plus seven day” figures. In L+SD, “SNL” so far this season is averaging a 1.85 rating in 18-49 and 6.880 million viewers overall, and in L+7, “SNL” is growing to a 2.92 in 18-49 and 9.614 million viewers.

This is the show’s #2 most-watched season in L+7 in nine years, since “SNL” averaged 10.365 viewers for originals at this point in 2008, trailing over that span only last year’s election-fueled average of 10.805 million viewers.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ DOMINATES THE WEEK OF JAN. 8-12 IN 18-49

Jimmy Fallon & Seth Meyers Top Their ABC-CBS Timeslot Competition Head to Head in Every Key Demographic

NEW YORK — Jan. 17, 2018 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has delivered a decisive victory for the late-night ratings week of Jan. 8-12, winning versus the timeslot’s ABC and CBS competition in adults 18-49 and all other key demographics, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. Note that NBC’s Monday results are excluded from these weekly averages and ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” aired a Friday encore.

“Tonight” won the 11:35 p.m. hour for the week over Kimmel by a +31% margin in 18-49 (with a 0.64 rating vs. a 0.49) and versus CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” by +36% (0.64 vs. 0.47).

The +36% win over Colbert is “Tonight’s” biggest versus “Late Show” originals, excluding weeks of high-rated NFL primetime overruns, since Aug 7-11 (+55%, 0.65 vs. 0.42).

At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” by a +48% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.37 rating vs. a 0.25).

“Late Night” ranked #1 versus “Late Late Show” in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers -- and also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET in all key categories.

At 1:35 a.m., an encore week of “Last Call with Carson Daly” generated a 0.25 rating in 18-49, making this the show’s top-rated week for originals or rebroadcasts, excluding weeks of high-rated primetime NFL overruns, since Nov. 7-11, 2016 (0.28).

The “Last Call” encores tied last week’s 18-49 average for CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” (0.25) -- which aired four originals and one rebroadcast -- despite “Last Call” starting one hour later.

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 8-12. Ratings reflect “live plus same day” data from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. Season-to-date figures are averages of “live plus seven day” data except for the two most recent weeks, which are “live plus same day.”)

ADULTS 18-49

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.64 rating, 4 share *
CBS “Late Show,” 047/3
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.49/3 *

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.32/2

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.37/3 *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.25/2 *

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.25/2 (R) *

TOTAL VIEWERS

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.594 million viewers *
CBS “Late Show,” 3.319 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.186 million viewers *

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.410 million viewers

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.435 million viewers *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.364 million viewers *

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.819 million viewers (R) *

* Friday’s “Kimmel,” “Late Night” and “Late Late Show” were encores. NBC’s Mondays shows are excluded from these averages.

SEASON AVERAGES

ADULTS 18-49

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.70 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.61/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.30/3

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2

TOTAL VIEWERS

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.805 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.814 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.292 million viewers

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.428 million viewers

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.595 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.453 million viewers

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.842 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JAN. 8-12

NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING

Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.25
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.13

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.12 (R)

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.54
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.41

Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.

TOTAL VIEWERS

Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.851 million
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.336 million

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.260 million (R)

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.106 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.859 million

‘TODAY’ IS #1 FOR 7th STRAIGHT WEEK

TODAY Wins Across the Board for 7 Consecutive Weeks, Its Best Streak Since February-April 2012

TODAY Is #1 in Key Demo for 107 Straight Weeks, Its Best Demo Streak in More Than 5 Years

TODAY Is #1 Across the Board Season to Date, Posting Its Best STD Margin Over GMA Since 2011-2012

NEW YORK – January 17, 2018 – TODAY was the number-one morning show outright last week beating the competition in total viewers, A25-54 and A18-49. This marks TODAY’s seventh straight weekly across-the-board win, its longest streak since 2/20/2012 – 4/8/2012 . TODAY also hit four-week highs in both A25-54 viewership and advantages over GMA. TODAY has now won the key demo for 107 straight weeks, (123 of the last 124 weeks), its best demo streak in more than five years.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:

Net	HH Rtg	HH Shr	P2+ Imps	P18-49 Rtg	P18-49 Imps	P25-54 Rtg	P25-54 Imps
TODAY	3.15	13	4,361	0.93	1,192	1.34	1,611
CBS THIS MORNING	2.66	11	3,673	0.58	751	0.80	971
GOOD MORNING AMERICA	3.10	12	4,265	0.76	979	1.14	1,373

TODAY finished #1 across-the-board for the seventh consecutive week (longest streak since 2/20/2012 – 4/8/2012).

TODAY is currently #1 in P2+, A25-54, & A18-49 for the 2017-18 season-to-date

TODAY averaged 1.611 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +238,000 (+17%) and CBS This Morning by +640,000 (+66%)

• TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 107 consecutive weeks (best streak in over five years) and 123 of the last 124 weeks
• TODAY hit four-week highs in both A25-54 viewership and advantages over the competition (since week of 12/11/2017)
• TODAY’s A25-54 viewership increased by +35,000 week-over-week, the highest among the morning shows
• TODAY also improved its A25-54 lead over GMA vs. prior week (4% higher) and vs. the same week last season (12% higher)
• TODAY delivered a 1.34 A25-54 rating, +0.20 points ahead of GMA and +0.54 points more than CBS

TODAY averaged 1.192 million A18-49 viewers, +213,000 (+22%) more than GMA and +441,000 (+59%) higher than CBS

• TODAY had its best A18-49 viewership and advantage over ABC in four weeks
• Versus prior week, TODAY increased by +21,000 A18-49 viewers
• TODAY’s A18-49 advantage over GMA was 16% higher compared to the same week last season
• TODAY’s 0.93 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.17 points and CBS by +0.35 points

TODAY averaged 4.361 million total viewers, leading GMA by +96,000 (+2%) and CBS This Morning by +688,000 (+19%)

• TODAY ranked #1 among total viewers for the seventh consecutive week (longest streak since 2/20/2012 – 4/8/2012).

SEASON-TO-DATE

TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers

• Leads GMA by +174,000 and CBS by +592,000

TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers

• Leads GMA by +208,000 and CBS by +467,000

TODAY ranks #1 among total viewers

• Leads GMA by +18,000; best STD P2+ margin vs. GMA since 2011-12

Leads CBS by +733,000

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” IS #1 FOR 82 STRAIGHT WEEKS

Continues Longest Key Demo Winning Streak in Over Four Years

#1 Most-Watched Among A25-54 and A18-49 Viewers for 127 of Last 128 Weeks

JANUARY 17, 2018 – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is the #1 most-watched evening broadcast in the key news demo for the week of January 8, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

This past week, “NBC Nightly News” was first to air three exclusive NBC News reports. On Tuesday, NBC News correspondent Miguel Almaguer obtained exclusive footage of Santa Barbara County rescue teams using the jaws of life to save that 14 year-old who was trapped under mud and debris, alone, for six hours. Additionally, NBC News senior investigative and legal correspondent Cynthia McFadden reported on Russian birth tourists. On Wednesday, NBC News exclusively spoke with Deyshia Hargrave, the Louisiana teacher who was handcuffed after speaking out against a superintendent’s new contract.

The broadcast continues its winning streak in the key demo, averaging 2.3 million A25-54 viewers and beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +206,000 viewers (+10%) and “CBS Evening News” by +778,000 viewers (+51%). Year over year, “Nightly News” grew its key demo audience.

For 127 of the past 128 weeks, “Nightly News” is the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.6 million and topping ABC by +204,000 viewers (+14%) and CBS by +554,000 viewers (+50%).

9.7 million total viewers tuned in to “Nightly News” for the week of January 8 besting “CBS Evening News” by +2.4 million total viewers (+32%) and growing year over year.

“Nightly News” continues as the #1 most-watched evening newscast season-to-date in the key demo, delivering its largest demo lead CBS in seven 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.”

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Weekly Highlights:

• “Nightly News” averaged 2.3 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +206,000 viewers (+10%) and CBS by +778,000 (+51%).
• “Nightly News” has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 82 consecutive weeks.
• “Nightly News” marked the longest key demo winning streak in over four years.
• “Nightly News” averaged .1.6 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +204,000 (+14%) and CBS by +554,000 (+50%).
• Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 127 of the last 128 weeks.
• “Nightly News” averaged 9.7 million total viewers, beating CBS by +2.4 million (+32%).

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 seven seasons.

Week of January 8 – January 12, 2018:

	Total Viewers	A25-54 Rating	A25-54 Viewers	A18-49 Rating	A18-49 Viewers
NBC	9.680	1.92	2.318	1.27	1.632
CBS	7.320	1.28	1.540	0.84	1.088
ABC	9.919	1.75	2.112	1.11	1.428

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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.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ ENCORES WIN THE WEEK OF JAN. 1-5 IN 18-49 VS. ORIGINAL COMPETITION

It’s the Top-Rated Week of “Tonight” Encores Since May 29-June 2

NEW YORK — Jan. 9, 2018 — An encore week of “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the week of Jan. 1-5 in the key adult 18-49 demographic versus all original nights of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Note that Monday results are excluded from these weekly averages due to the New Year’s holiday.

The “Tonight” rebroadcasts won the 11:35 p.m. hour over Colbert by a +15% margin in 18-49 (with a 0.60 rating vs. a 0.52) and versus Kimmel by +18% (0.60 vs. 0.51).

Fallon’s 0.60 rating and 2.327 million viewers are the show’s best figures for a week of encores since May 29-June 6 (0.63 in 18-49, 2.469 million viewers).

At 12:35 a.m. ET, rebroadcasts of “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ encore week of “The Late Late Show with James Corden” by a +31% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.34 rating vs. a 0.26).

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Jan. 1-5. 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” 0.60 rating, 3 share (R) *
CBS “Late Show,” 052/3 *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.51/3 *

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.33/2 *

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.34/3 (R) *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.26/2 (R) *

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2 (R) *

TOTAL VIEWERS

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.327 million viewers (R) *
CBS “Late Show,” 3.544 million viewers *
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.404 million viewers *

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.436 million viewers *

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.297 million viewers (R) *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.383 million viewers (R)

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.798 million viewers (R) *

* Mondays shows are excluded from these averages due to the New Year’s holiday.

SEASON AVERAGES

ADULTS 18-49

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.70 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.62/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.31/2

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.41/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/3

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2

TOTAL VIEWERS

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.821 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.859 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.299 million viewers

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.427 million viewers

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.606 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.462 million viewers

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.844 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF JAN. 1-5

NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING

Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.23 **
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.11 **

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.12 (R)

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.60
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.50

Each adult 18-49 rating point equals 1.28 million viewers.

TOTAL VIEWERS

Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” 0.810 million **
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” 0.313 million **

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.277 million (R)

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.217 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 1.004 million

** Preempted on Monday.

‘TODAY’ WINS THE WEEK IN TOTAL VIEWERS AND KEY DEMO

TODAY Posts Its 6th Straight Weekly Across-the-Board Win, Its Best Streak Since February-April 2012

TODAY Wins the Key Demo for 106 Straight Weeks, Its Best Streak in More Than 5 Years

TODAY Is #1 Across the Board Season to Date, Posting Its Best STD Margin Over GMA Since 2011-2012

Megyn Kelly TODAY Posts Best-Ever Ratings, TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda Posts Best Ratings in More than a Year

NEW YORK – January 9, 2018 - - TODAY was the number-one morning show outright last week topping the competition in total viewers, A25-54 and A18-49. TODAY has been the number-one morning show across the board for six straight weeks, its longest streak since 2/27/2012 – 4/8/2012. TODAY has now won the key demo A25-54 for 106 straight weeks (122 of the last 123 weeks), its best streak in more than five years.

Additionally, Megyn Kelly TODAY averaged its best-ever weekly ratings in both total viewers and A25-54. The show averaged 2.9 million viewers (up 2% vs. prior week), which is the hour’s highest total viewer delivery since March 2017, and 863,000 in A25-54 (up 2%). TODAY with Kathie Lee and Hoda at 10 a.m. posted its best total viewer delivery in more than a year (since 12/26/2016) and its best key demo delivery since March 2017. The 10 a.m. hour was also up 3% in total viewers versus the prior year.

*Please note – TODAY was based on a four-day average due to the New Year’s Day holiday.

TODAY HIGHLIGHTS:

Net	HH Rtg	HH Shr	P2+ Imps	P18-49 Rtg	P18-49 Imps	P25-54 Rtg	P25-54 Imps
TODAY	3.13	13	4,465	0.91	1,172	1.31	1,576
CBS THIS MORNING	2.60	10	3,606	0.56	716	0.78	944
GOOD MORNING AMERICA	3.05	13	4,276	0.75	970	1.12	1,348

TODAY finished #1 across-the-board for the sixth consecutive week (longest streak since 2/27/2012 – 4/8/2012).

TODAY won all four rated mornings across-the-board

TODAY is currently #1 across-the-board for the season-to-date

TODAY averaged 1.576 million A25-54 viewers, leading GMA by +228,000 (+17%) and CBS This Morning by +632,000 (+67%)

• TODAY has ranked #1 among A25-54 viewers for 106 consecutive weeks (best streak in over five years) and 122 of the last 123 weeks
• TODAY hit three-week highs in both A25-54 viewership and advantages over the competition (since week of 12/11/2017)
• Week-over-week, TODAY saw the biggest increase among A25-54 viewers (+20%, or +259,000)
• TODAY also improved its A25-54 lead over GMA vs. prior week (23% higher) and vs. the same week last season (21% higher)
• TODAY delivered a 1.31 A25-54 rating, +0.19 points ahead of GMA and +0.53 points more than CBS

TODAY averaged 1.172 million A18-49 viewers, +202,000 (+21%) more than GMA and +456,000 (+64%) higher than CBS

• TODAY had its best A18-49 viewership and leads over the competition in three weeks
• TODAY’s A18-49 advantage over GMA was 29% higher compared to the same week last season
• TODAY’s 0.91 A18-49 rating led GMA by +0.16 points and CBS by +0.35 points

TODAY averaged 4.465 million total viewers, leading GMA by +189,000 (+4%) and CBS This Morning by +859,000 (+24%)

• TODAY ranked #1 among total viewers for the sixth consecutive week (longest streak since 2/27/2012 – 4/8/2012).
• TODAY’s total viewership hit a three-week high, improving +10% (+397,000) versus prior week
• TODAY also had its best total viewer lead over GMA in four weeks (since week of 12/4/2017), 30% higher than the prior week

SEASON-TO-DATE

TODAY ranks #1 among A25-54 viewers

• Leads GMA by +169,000 and CBS by +589,000

TODAY ranks #1 among A18-49 viewers

• Leads GMA by +208,000 and CBS by +470,000

TODAY ranks #1 among total viewers

• Leads GMA by +12,000; best STD P2+ margin vs. GMA since 2011-12

Leads CBS by +736,000

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” IS #1 FOR 81 STRAIGHT WEEKS

Marks Longest Key Demo Winning Streak in Over Four Years

#1 Most-Watched Among A25-54 and A18-49 Viewers for 126 of Last 127 Weeks

Posts Most Week-Over-Week Total Viewer Growth, Averages Over 10 Million Viewers

JANUARY 9, 2018 – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is the #1 most-watched evening broadcast in the key news demo for the week of January 1, according to Nielsen Media Research data.

The broadcast continues its winning streak in the key demo, averaging 2.4 million A25-54 viewers and beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +157,000 viewers (+7%) and “CBS Evening News” by +816,000 viewers (+52%). “Nightly News” grew more week over week compared to ABC and CBS and marked the longest key demo winning streak in over four years. Additionally, “Nightly News” posted its highest A25-54 viewer delivery in 52 weeks and improved its week-over-week advantage vs. ABC by 48% (+51,000) and CBS by 55% (+289,000).

For 126 of the past 127 weeks, “Nightly News” is also the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.7 million and topping ABC by +160,000 viewers (+10%) and CBS by +603,000 viewers (+54%). “Nightly News” grew more week over week among A18-49 viewers compared to the competition and posted its highest A18-49 viewer delivery in 50 weeks. Year-over-year, “Nightly News” improved its advantage over ABC by +60% (+60,000) and CBS by +17% (+86,000).

“Nightly News” averaged 10.1 million total viewers, beating “CBS Evening News” by +2.8 million total viewers (+34%) and posting the most growth week over week compared to any other evening broadcast.

“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.

For the week of January 1, “Nightly News” rated for four nights (Jan. 2, Jan. 3, Jan. 4 and Jan. 5) due to the New Year’s holiday.

The broadcast also continues to dominate its competition on social media with more followers on Facebook and a 1.5x advantage in Twitter engagement compared to “CBS Evening News.”

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Weekly Highlights:

• “Nightly News” averaged 2.4 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +157,000 viewers (+7%) and CBS by +816,000 (+52%).
• “Nightly News” has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 81 consecutive weeks.
• “Nightly News” grew more week over week compared to ABC and CBS and marked the longest key demo winning streak in over four years.
• “Nightly News” averaged 1.7 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +160,000 (+10%) and CBS by +603,000 (+54%).
• Among A18-49 viewers, Nightly News has won 126 of the last 127 weeks.
• “Nightly News” grew more week over week among A18-49 viewers compared to ABC and CBS.
• “Nightly News” averaged 10.1 million total viewers, beating CBS by +2.8 million (+34%).
• “Nightly News” grew the most week over week compared to any other evening broadcast.

Season Highlights:

• “Nightly News” 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 January 1 – January 5, 2018:

	Total Viewers	A25-54 Rating	A25-54 Viewers	A18-49 Rating	A18-49 Viewers
NBC	10.092	1.96	2.372	1.33	1.711
CBS	7.518	1.29	1.556	0.86	1.108
ABC	10.326	1.84	2.215	1.20	1.551

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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.

WILD-CARD FOOTBALL, ‘GOLDEN GLOBES’ & ‘ELLEN’S GAME OF GAMES’ ACCOUNT FOR 4 OF THE TOP 7, AS NBC DOMINATES THE WEEK OF JAN. 1-7

Excluding Fox’s World Series Weeks, NBC’s 2.4 in 18-49 Equals the Top-Rated Week for Any Net This Season and Its 9.7 Million Viewers Overall is a New Season High for Any Non-World Series Week

Falcons-Rams Football & “Golden Globes” Rank #1-2 for the Week in 18-49 & Total Viewers, Are Joined Among the Top 25 Primetime Shows on the Big 4 By 2 Episodes of “Game of Games,” “Chicago Med,” “Will & Grace,” “Chicago P.D.” & “SVU”

It’s the Eighth Time in Nine Weeks NBC Has Won in 18-49 and Seventh Time in Nine Weeks in Total Viewers

The Week Goes to NBC in Every Key Measures When Counting All Programs and Counting Entertainment Programs Only

Season to Date, NBC Leads by a +35% Margin, Tied With Last Season as the Biggest Advantage for Any Network 15 Weeks Into the Season in the 30-Year History of Nielsen’s Current People Meter Sample

NBC Wins Tuesday in 18-49 With “Game of Games” Delivering the #1-2 Ratings of the Night, “Chicago Med” Sews Up a Series High

L+3: “Med” Delivers the Biggest L+3 Lifts of the Night in 18-49 and Total Viewers

NBC Wins Wednesday in Total Viewers, With All Three Dramas Up Vs. Their Fall Finales

L+3: “Chicago P.D.” Captures Wednesday’s Strongest L+3 Lift on the Big 4 in Total Viewers While “Chicago Fire” Is Thursday’s Biggest Gainer in 18-49 Percentage

Friday’s Coverage of the U.S. Figures Skating Championship Doubles Last Year's Primetime Results in 18-49, Hits an Eight-Year High in Total Viewers

Falcons-Rams NFC Wild Card Football Doubles the Combined Big 4 Competition in Every Key Measure

The 75th Golden Globe Telecast Is Television's Most-Watched Primetime Entertainment Program Since Last February’s Academy Awards

The “Golden Globes Arrivals Special” Hits a Nine-Year High in Total Viewers

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Jan. 9, 2018 — NBC has dominated primetime results for the week of Jan. 1-7, winning among the Big 4 networks in the key demographic of adults 18-49, plus total viewers and all other key ratings measures, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research. NBC also led those networks in every key category when counting entertainment programs only.

Saturday’s Falcons-Rams NFC Wild Card Game and Sunday’s “Golden Globe Awards” ranked #1-2 for the week in adults 18-49, total viewers and two Tuesday episodes of “Ellen’s Game of Games” joined them in accounting for four of the week’s top seven primetime shows on the Big 4 networks in 18-49 (excluding sports pre- and post-game shows). Also finishing in the top 25 in the top 25 were Tuesday’s “Chicago Med,” Wednesday’s “Law & Order: SVU” and “Chicago P.D.” and Thursday’s “Will & Grace.”

Excluding Fox’s World Series weeks, NBC’s 2.4 rating in 18-49 for Jan. 1-7 equals the highest weeklong averages for any network so far this season and its 9.7 million viewers overall is a high for any network this season excluding those World Series weeks on Fox.

NBC has now won eight of the last nine weeks in adults 18-49 and seven of the last nine in total viewers.

NBC is dominating the current primetime season in adults 18-49, with a lead over #2 Fox of +0.6 of a rating point or +35% (2.3 vs. 1.7). The +35% advantage ties NBC’s margin of one year ago as the best for any #1 network at this point in the season in the 30-year history of Nielsen’s current people-meter sample.

In total viewers, NBC currently ranks #2 and is running within 541,000 persons of #1 CBS (9.4 million vs. 8.8 million through 15 weeks). It’s NBC’s second-smallest deficit behind CBS in total viewers at this point in the season in the last 17 years (since 2000-01, when NBC led CBS by 339,000), trailing over that span only the year-ago gap of 265,000.

Season to date, NBC is running #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic. Counting entertainment programming only, NBC leads the season in adults 18-49, and also ranks #1 among the Big 4 in adults 25-54, adults 18-34, men 18-49 (tie) and all key adult-female demos.

Weekly ratings are “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research unless otherwise noted. 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 15 Averages

Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” Jan. 1-7

NBC…2.4

Fox…1.7

CBS…1.0

ABC…1.0

CW…0.2

Total Viewers

NBC…9.7 million

CBS…7.5 million

Fox…5.7 million

ABC…4.2 million

CW…0.8 million

Season-to-Date Averages

Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”

NBC…2.3

Fox…1.7

CBS…1.6

ABC…1.5

CW…0.6

Total Viewers

CBS…9.4 million

NBC…8.9 million

ABC…6.1 million

Fox…5.8 million

CW…1.8 million

NBC highlights for the week of Jan. 1-7:

Monday

“The Wall” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) retained 99% of the show’s prior Monday telecast, which benefited from a “Voice” lead-in, in total viewers (4.359 million vs. 4.404 million from 10:01-11 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4) and finished within 0.1 of a point in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.9), despite this week’s competition from high-rated bowl-game coverage on ESPN and ABC’s premiere of “The Bachelor.” L+3: “The Wall” increased by +11% in 18-49 (0.81 to 0.90) and +418,000 viewers overall (4.4 million to 4.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: Last season, “The Wall” increased by +14% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (1.22 to a 1.35) and +619,000 viewers overall (5.4 million to 6.0 million). Upscale: “The Wall” delivers a solid upscale audience, last season indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

A 9-10 p.m. ET telecast of “Better Late Than Never” (0.7/2 in 18-49, 4.3 million viewers overall) retained 99% of its total-viewer lead-in and finished within 0.1 of a point in 18-49. L+3: “Better Late Than Never” grew by +25% in 18-49 (0.75 to 0.94) and +968,000 viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3. L+7: In its first season, “Better Late Than Never” grew by +23% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.60 to a 1.96) and +1.6 million viewers overall (7.4 million to 9.0 million) going from L+SD to L+7.

“Better Late Than Never” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) maintained 100% of its lead-in from the 9 p.m. “Better Late” in 18-49 and 95% in total viewers, while tying for the timeslot win among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and ranking #1 outright among those networks in adults 25-54. L+3: “Better Late Than Never” increased by +22% in 18-49 (0.74 to 0.90) and +900,000 viewers overall (4.1 million to 5.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3.

Tuesday

NBC won the night in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic.

The regular-slot premiere of “Ellen’s Game of Games” (2.2/8 in 18-49, 8.8 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) jumped +29% versus the show’s Dec. 18 preview in 18-49 (2.2 vs. 1.7) and by more than +1.5 million persons or +22% in total viewers (8.8 million vs. 7.2 million). These are the highest in-season results for a regular-slot alternative-series premiere on the Big 4 since March 2016 in both 18-49 and total viewers (since a 2.8 in 18-49 and 14.9 million viewers for the regular-slot debut of NBC’s “Little Big Shots” on March 13, 2016). It was also NBC's best in-season performance in the timeslot for a non-“Voice” entertainment series in more than five years in total viewers, since an “America's Got Talent” season premiere on May 15, 2012 (10.5 million). Also, the 2.21 in 18-49 stands as NBC's best in-season rating for a non-“Voice” entertainment show in the hour in more than four years, since “The Biggest Loser” on Oct. 15, 2013 (2.29). “Game” ranked #1 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in every key demographic, winning in adults 18-49 by a +47% margin (2.2 vs. 1.5 for CBS’ #2 “NCIS”). L+3: “Game” grew by +14% in 18-49 (2.21 to 2.51) and +947,000 viewers overall (8.8 million to 9.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens.

A second episode of “Ellen’s Game of Games” (2.4/9 in 18-49, 8.9 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 in adults 18-49 and winning its timeslot among the Big 4 networks in every key demographic. In adults 18-49, “Game” topped the slot’s #2 program by an +85% margin (2.4 vs. 1.3 for CBS’ #2 “Bull”). L+3: The 9 p.m. “Game” increased by +13% in 18-49 (2.40 to 2.71) and +996,000 viewers overall (8.9 million to 9.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens

“Chicago Med” (1.5/6 in 18-49, 7.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) hit a season high in 18-49 with its top rating since March 2 (1.7 Thursday at 9 p.m.). “Med” jumped +36% versus the show’s prior telecast, its fall finale three weeks ago, in 18-49 (1.5 vs. 1.1 on Dec. 12) and +12% in total viewers (7.0 million vs. 6.2 million), while winning the slot among the ABC, CBS and NBC dramas in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and most other key demos, ranking #1 by a +50% margin in adults 18-49 (1.5 vs. 1.0 for CBS’ #2 “NCIS: New Orleans”). L+3: “Med” grew by +50% in 18-49 (1.46 to 2.19) and +3.3 million viewers overall (7.0 million to 10.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lifst of the night in 18-49 rating (+0.73) and total viewers. L+7: “Med” is increasing by +68% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.20 to a 2.11) and more than +3.9 million viewers overall (6.7 million to 10.6 million). When projected seven-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Med” 18-49 rating increases to an 2.42.

Wednesday

NBC won the highly competitive night in total viewers.

“The Blacklist” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) increased by +11% versus its prior telecast of seven weeks earlier in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9 on Nov. 15) and +2% in total viewers (6.0 million vs. 5.9 million), to deliver the show’s highest rating since Oct. 11 and most-watched episode since its season premiere on Sept. 27 (6.4 million). The 1.0 also equals “Blacklist’s” second-highest 18-49 rating since Nov. 10, 2016 (1.2 Thursday at 10 p.m.), trailing over that span only the Sept. 27 season premiere (1.1). L+3: “Blacklist” increased by +51% in 18-49 (1.03 to 1.56) and +2.4 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 8.4 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Blacklist” is growing by +74% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (0.94 to a 1.64) and +3.1 million viewers overall (5.6 million to 8.7 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” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.2 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) grew +8% versus its prior telecast of four weeks earlier in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.3 on Dec. 6) and +1% in total viewers (6.228 million vs. 6.176 million), to deliver the second-most-watched “SVU” since Feb. 8, 2017 (6.9 million), trailing over that span only the Nov. 29 telecast (7.1 million), which benefited from a “Christmas in Rockefeller Center” lead-in. L+3: “SVU” grew +51% in 18-49 (1.36 to 2.06) and +2.3 million viewers overall (6.2 million to 8.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “SVU” has grown by +73% this season in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.28 to a 2.22) and +2.9 million viewers overall (5.9 million to 8.8 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “SVU” 18-49 rating increases to a 3.40.

“Chicago P.D.” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 6.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) captured the show’s highest regular-slot 18-49 rating since Jan. 18, 2017 (1.5) and won the time period among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54, total viewers and every other key measure. Versus the show’s previous episode of four weeks earlier, “P.D.” increased by +17% in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.2 on Dec. 6) and +4% in total viewers (6.8 million vs. 6.5 million). “P.D.” has now won the slot or tied for #1 versus regular ABC and CBS competition with its last 26 straight original telecasts in adults 18-49 (L+SD), extending back to October 2016. L+3: “P.D.” grew by +56% in 18-49 (1.35 to 2.11) and +3.2 million viewers overall (6.8 million to 10.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night in total viewers. L+7: “Chicago P.D.” is increasing by +91% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (from a 1.15 to a 2.20) and more than +4.1 million viewers overall (6.1 million to 10.3 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “P.D.” figure grows to a 2.92.

Thursday

“Superstore” (1.1/4 in 18-49, 3.9 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) increased by +10% versus the show’s previous Thursday episode of nine weeks earlier in both 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0 on Nov. 2) and total viewers (3.9 million vs. 3.5 million). “Superstore” ranked #2 in the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in every key ratings measure, behind only “The Big Bang Theory.” L+3: “Superstore” increased by +47% in 18-49 (1.11 to 1.63) and +1.1 million viewers overall (3.9 million to 5.0 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 1.16 to a 1.72) and +1.2 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 5.5 million). When projected non-linear 35-day viewing is included, the “Superstore” 18-49 rating increases to a 2.81. Upscale: “Superstore” is delivering a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

“The Good Place” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 3.1 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET) retained 100% of the show’s previous telecast of nine weeks earlier in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 1.0 on Nov. 2) and grew in total viewers (3.076 million vs. 3.062 million), while also maintaining100% of the show’s 18-49 rating on the year-ago night (1.0 vs. 1.0 on Jan. 5, 2017). L+3: “Good Place” grew +65% in 18-49 (1.00 to 1.65) and +1.5 million viewers overall (3.1 million to 4.6 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “The Good Place” is increasing by +68% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 so far this season (from a 1.20 to a 2.01) and +1.9 million viewers overall (4.3 million to 6.2 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Good Place” figure grows to a 3.33. Upscale: “Good Place” is generating a strong upscale audience, indexing at a 133 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

“Will & Grace” (1.4/5 in 18-49, 4.9 million viewers overall from 9-9:31 p.m. ET) outrated the timeslot’s competition from Fox’s series premiere of “The Four” (1.4 vs. 1.2 from 9-9:30), as well as ABC’s “Waco” special (1.4 vs. 1.0), and was up +27% versus NBC’s non-sports average in the timeslot last season in 18-49 (1.4 vs. 1.1) and up +40% versus this week’s lead-in (1.4 vs. 1.0). L+3: “Will & Grace” increased by +69% in 18-49 (1.37 to 2.32) and +2.6 million viewers overall (4.9 million to 7.5 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens. L+7: “Will & Grace” has grown by +82% in 18-49 rating this season going from L+SD to L+7 (1.97 to a 3.58) and +4.2 million viewers overall (7.2 million to 11.4 million). With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Will & Grace” 18-49 average increases to a 5.18. 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” (0.6/2 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 9:31-10 p.m. ET) grew +50% week to week in 18-49 (0.6 vs. 0.4 on Dec. 28 with an encore lead-in) and +42% in total viewers (2.4 million vs. 1.7 million).L+3: “Great News” increased by +23% in 18-49 (0.62 to 0.76) and +452,000 viewers overall (2.4 million to 2.8 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings.. L+7: “Great News” has increased by +21% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (0.89 to a 1.18) and +571,000 viewers overall (3.6 million to 4.2 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Great News” 18-49 rating grows to a 1.38. 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” (1.1/5 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) increased by +10% versus its prior episode of nine weeks earlier in 18-49 (1.1 vs. 1.0 on Nov. 2) and also and +1% in total viewers (6.0 million vs. 5.9 million). “Fire” tied for #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49 and 18-34 and ranked #1 outright among those networks in women 18-49 and 18-34. L+3: “Fire” grew by +72% in 18-49 (1.12 to 1.93) and +3.3 million viewers overall (6.0 million to 9.3 million) going from L+SD to L+3, for the biggest L+3 lift of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 percentage. L+7: “Chicago Fire” is growing by +88% in 18-49 rating (from a 1.18 to a 2.22) and +4.0 million viewers overall (6.4 million to 10.4 million) going from L+SD to L+7. With the addition of projected 35-day non-linear ratings, the “Fire” figure increases to a 2.91 in 18-49.

Friday

NBC Sports coverage of the “U.S. Figure Skating Championships” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 4.5 million viewers overall from 8-11 p.m. ET) generated the biggest overall audience for a U.S. championship in eight years, since a Jan. 23, 2010 telecast averaged 5.4 million. Last Friday’s coverage doubled the results of one year earlier in 18-49 (0.8 vs. 0.4 on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017) and was up +1.7 million persons or +60% in total viewers (4.5 million vs. 2.8 million). The skating coverage tied for #2 for the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and ranked #2 outright among those nets in total viewers.

Saturday

NBC Sports coverage of the Atlanta Falcons-Los Angeles Rams Saturday primetime NFC Wild Car Game (7.0/26 in 18-49, 22.8 million viewers overall from 8:15-11:24 p.m. ET) dominated Saturday primetime among the Big 4 in every key measure, doubling the combined ratings of the Big 4 competition in all key categories – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers. The Falcons-Rams game is the most-watched Saturday primetime show on any network since Jan. 14, 2017, with CBS’ coverage of an AFC divisional playoff game.

Sunday

NBC won Sunday night in total viewers and all key adult-female demographics, despite a high-rated NFL Playoff overrun on Fox.

From 7-8 p.m. ET, “The 2018 Golden Globe Arrivals Special” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.8 million viewers overall) grew +11% versus last year in total viewers (6.801 million vs. 6.120 million), making this the most-watched “Arrivals” special in nine years (since Jan. 11, 2009, 7.8 million).

“The 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards” telecast, hosted by Seth Meyers (5.0 rating, 17 share in adults 18-49, 19.0 million viewers overall) ranks as television’s most-watched primetime entertainment show, broadcast or cable, since the Academy Awards last Feb. 26 (32.9 million). The 2018 “Globes” finished within 5% of last year’s 20.0 million in total viewers, which was the event’s second biggest audience in 10 years. In 18-49, the year-ago telecast averaged a 5.6 rating. This year’s coverage quadrupled NBC’s non-sports average in the timeslot last season in 18-49 (5.0 vs. 1.2, L+SD) and was up +13.2 million persons in total viewers (19.0 million vs. 5.8 million). In adult 18-49 rating, the “Globes’” 5.0 equals the highest primetime result on the broadcast networks for an entertainment telecast since the Academy Awards last February.

NBC RATINGS RESULTS FOR THE PRIMETIME WEEK OF DEC. 25-31

Ranking in the Top 20 Among Primetime Big 4 Telecasts Are the Animated “Grinch,” “Ellen’s Game of Games,” the “Grinch” Feature Film, “The Wall,” “Dateline NBC,” “Better Late Than Never” & “Dateline Mystery”

Season to Date, NBC Leads in 18-49 by a +35% Margin, Biggest Advantage for Any Network 14 Weeks Into the Season in the 30-Year History of Nielsen’s Current People Meter Sample

The Animated "Grinch" Special Ranks as the #1 Non-Sports Show Christmas Night in 18-49

NBC Wins Tuesday in 18-49; An Encore of "Ellen's Game of Games" Is the #1 Show of the Night

"The Wall" Is the #1 Show on the Big 4 Wednesday Night in 18-49 & Total Viewers, "Christmas of Many Colors" Wins From 9-11 in Total Viewers

A "Dateline" Encore Is the #1 Show on the Big 4 Friday Night in 18-49, 25-54 & Total Viewers, NBC Takes the Night Among Those Nets

The Top "Dateline Mystery" Since April 2016 Ranks as the #1 Primetime Show of the Night on the Big 4, “SNL Vintage” Is #2, NBC Nabs the Saturday Win Among Those Nets

UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. — Jan. 3, 2018 — NBC has averaged a 0.8 rating in adults 18-49 and 3.9 million viewers overall for the primetime week of Dec. 25-31, according to “live plus same day” figures from Nielsen Media Research.

NBC’s lineup for the week included seven shows in the top 20 among primetime programs on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 (excluding sports pre- and post-game shows).

That list of top-20 shows featured a Dec. 25 encore of the animated “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” #5; Tuesday’s encore of “Ellen’s Game of Games,” tied for #9; Christmas night’s telecast of the 2000 “Grinch” feature film, tied for #9; Wednesday’s encore of “The Wall,” #13; Friday’s “Dateline NBC” rebroadcast, tied for #14; Tuesday’s encore of “Better Late Than Never,” tied for #14; and Saturday’s “Dateline Mystery,” tied for #19

NBC is dominating the current primetime season in adults 18-49, with a lead over #2 Fox and CBS of +0.6 of a rating point or +35% (2.3 vs. 1.7). The +35% advantage is the best for any #1 network at this point in the season in the 30-year history of Nielsen’s current people-meter sample.

In total viewers, NBC currently ranks #2 and is running within 712,000 persons of #1 CBS (9.5 million vs. 8.8 million through 14 weeks). It’s NBC’s second-smallest deficit behind CBS in total viewers at this point in the season in the last 16 years (since 2001-02, 587,000 viewers), trailing over that span only the year-ago gap of 227,000.

Season to date, NBC is running #1 among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 and every other key demographic. 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 noted. 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 14 Averages

Adult 18-49 Rating, “live plus same day,” Dec. 25-31

ABC…1.2

Fox…0.9

CBS…0.9

NBC…0.8

CW…0.3

Total Viewers

CBS…5.7 million

ABC…4.5 million

NBC…3.9 million

Fox…3.3 million

CW…0.9 million

Season-to-Date Averages

Adult 18-49 Rating, “Most Current”

NBC…2.3

Fox…1.7

CBS…1.7

ABC…1.5

CW…0.6

Total Viewers

CBS…9.5 million

NBC…8.8 million

ABC…6.2 million

Fox…5.8 million

CW…1.8 million

NBC highlights for the week of Dec. 25-31:

Monday

NBC ranked #1 excluding sports on Christmas night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, total viewers and every other key category.

An encore telecast of the 1966 animated special “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (1.6/6 in 18-49, 5.3 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET) finished as the #1 non-sports show of the night in 18-49, growing +23% versus the special’s prior telecast in 18-49 (1.6 vs. 1.3 from 8-8:30 on Friday, Nov. 24).

The 2000 feature film “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 4.0 million viewers overall from 8:30-11 p.m. ET) ranked #1 excluding sports in its two-and-a-half-hour time period among the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and total viewers. The 1.3 makes this NBC’s top-rated movie of 2017 in 18-49.

Tuesday

NBC won Tuesday night among the Big 4 networks in every key demographic (including a tie in men 18-34).

An encore telecast of “Ellen’s Game of Games” (1.3/5 in 18-49, 6.0 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, retaining 83% of the episode’s original run in total viewers (6.0 vs. 7.2 million at 10:01 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 18 following the “Voice” performance finale).

A rebroadcast of “Better Late Than Never” (0.9/3 in 18-49, 4.1 million viewers overall from 9-10 p.m. ET) won the slot among the Big 4 networks in every key demographic (including a tie in men 18-34) and retained 90% of the episode’s first-run rating in 18-49 (0.9 vs. 1.0 from 10:01-11 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11 following “The Voice”).

An encore “Chicago Med” averaged a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 2.8 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET.

Wednesday

NBC finished #1 Wednesday night among the Big 4 networks in 18-49 and total viewers.

“The Wall” (1.0/4 in 18-49, 5.5 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET) ranked as the #1 show of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and total viewers, increasing by +11% versus “The Wall’s” prior telecast in this timeslot in 18-49 (1.0 vs. 0.9 on Nov. 22) and +1.0 million persons or +22% in total viewers (5.5 million vs. 4.5 million).”The Wall” grew from its first half-hour to its second in every key measure. L+3: “The Wall” increased by +9% in 18-49 (1.03 to 1.12) and +439,000 viewers overall (5.5 million to 5.9 million) going from L+SD to L+3 Nielsens, for the biggest increases of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 rating (tie) and total viewers. Upscale: “The Wall” delivers a solid upscale audience, last season indexing at a 109 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes).

An encore telecast of "Dolly Parton’s Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love" (0.7/3 in 18-49, 4.4 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) won the timeslot among the Big 4 networks in total viewers and tied for #1 in adults 18-49. Versus last year’s “Christmas of Many Colors” encore, this rebroadcast grew +5% in total viewers (4.4 million vs. 4.3 million from 9-11 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016) and finished within 0.1 of a point in 18-49 (0.7 vs. 0.8).

Thursday

An encore “Superstore” averaged a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 2.7 million viewers overall from 8-8:30 p.m. ET).

A rebroadcast of “Will & Grace” averaged a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 2.1 million viewers overall from 8:30-9 p.m. ET and a second encore telecast of “Will & Grace” earned a 0.4/2 in 18-49 and 2.3 million viewers overall from 9-9:31, to retain 100% of its lead-in in 18-49 and grow +5% in total viewers.

“Great News” (0.4/1 in 18-49, 1.7 million viewers overall from 9:30-10 p.m. ET) retained 100% of its prior original from the previous week in 18-49 (0.4 vs. 0.4 at 8:30 p.m. on Dec. 21). L+3: “Great News” increased by +23% in 18-49 (0.35 to 0.43) and +283,000 viewers overall (1,7 million to 2.0 million) going from L+SD to L+3 ratings, for the biggest 18-49 percentage increase of the night on the Big 4 networks. L+7: “Great News” has increased by +21% in 18-49 rating going from L+SD to L+7 (0.97 to a 1.17) and +614,000 viewers overall (3.9 million to 4.5 million). When projected 35-day non-linear viewing is included, the “Great News” 18-49 rating grows to a 1.37. 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).

A rebroadcast of “Chicago Fire” (0.4/2 in 18-49, 2.4 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET) retained 100% of its lead-in in 18-49.

Friday

NBC won the night among the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49 and total viewers and was #1 or tied for #1 among those nets in all other key categories.

A rebroadcast of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” averaged a 0.5/2 in 18-49 and 3.2 million viewers overall from 8-9 p.m. ET.

An encore telecast of “Dateline NBC” (0.9/4 in 18-49, 1.2 in adults 25-54, 5.1 million viewers overall from 9-11 p.m. ET) was the #1 program of the night on the Big 4 networks in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and total viewers, while equaling the show’s highest 18-49 rating since Nov. 3 (1.0) and delivering its most-watched telecast since Nov. 10 (5.2 million). L+3: The “Dateline” rebroadcast increased by +22% in 18-49 (0.87 to 1.06) and +771,000 viewers overall (5.1 million to 5.8 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 and total viewers. L+7: Friday’s “Dateline” is growing by +34% this season in 18-49 rating (from a 0.89 to a 1.19) and more than +1.1 million viewers overall (5.0 million to 6.1 million) going from L+SD to L+7. Upscale: Friday’s “Dateline” is delivering a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 113 among adults 18-49 in $100K+ homes.

Saturday

NBC won Saturday primetime among the Big 4 in every key measure.

"Dateline Saturday Night Mystery” (0.8/3 in 18-49, 1.1 in 25-54, 4.4 million viewers overall from 8-10 p.m. ET) scored the show’s highest 18-49 rating since April 9, 2016 (0.8), as well as its highest 25-54 rating since Jan. 28 (1.1) and its most-watched telecast since Feb. 11 (4.5 million). “Dateline Mystery” ranked as the #1 primetime show of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49, 25-54 and total viewers. Upscale: “Dateline Mystery” is generating a solid upscale audience, indexing at a 115 among adults 18-49 living in homes with $100K+ incomes (with 100 representing an average concentration of those homes)

“SNL Vintage” (0.7/3 in 18-49, 2.7 million viewers overall from 10-11 p.m. ET, with an encore of a Jan. 16, 2016 telecast of “Saturday Night Live” hosted by Adam Driver and featuring musical guest Chris Stapleton) scored a season high among the 10 “SNL Vintage” encores to air in this timeslot, while ranking #1 in the timeslot among ABC, CBS and NBC in adults 18-49, adults 25-54 and other key demos. “SNL Vintage” was the #2 show of the night on the Big 4 in 18-49 behind only “Dateline Mystery.” 

“DATELINE NBC” FINISHES 2017 AS THE #1 FRIDAY NEWSMAGAZINE ACROSS-THE-BOARD FOR THE SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR

'Dateline’ Posts Its Best Ever A18-49 Year-End Advantages over ABC’s ‘20/20’; Best A25-54 Advantage in 14 Years

Broadcast is #1 in All Categories for 4Q 2017, with Biggest Total Viewer Advantages over ‘20/20’ in 15 Years

Grows in Total Viewership and Every Key Demo vs. 3Q While ‘20/20’ Declines by Double Digits

January 3, 2018 – “Dateline NBC” closed out 2017 as the #1-ranked newsmagazine across-the-board on Fridays, averaging 4.6 million total viewers while outperforming ABC’s “20/20” by +987,000 viewers (+27%). This marks “Dateline’s” first back-to-back wins since 2003, improving its lead over “20/20” by +625,000 (+173%) viewers vs. the prior year.

Among the A25-54 news demo for the year, “Dateline” averaged 1.5 million viewers, +257,000 (+21%) more than ABC, marking its best A25-54 viewer lead over “20/20” in 14 years. Among A18-49 viewers, “Dateline” averaged 1.1 million viewers, +212,000 (+23%) ahead of ABC, posting its best A18-49 viewer advantage over “20/20” ever.

For the fourth quarter of 2017, “Dateline” also finished as the #1 newsmagazine across-the-board on Friday nights, continuing to post its biggest total viewer advantages over ABC’s “20/20” in 15 years. This also marks “Dateline’s” third consecutive win across-the-board for the broadcast quarter, its best winning streak since the 2003 broadcast season. “Dateline” also grew in every key demo and total viewership vs. 3Q’16, while “20/20” declined by double digits.

During 4Q’17, “Dateline” averaged 5.0 million viewers, 78% higher than “20/20” which averaged 2.8 million viewers. Dateline also tripled its total viewer advantage over 20/20 compared to 4Q’16. With the key younger demographics, “Dateline” continued to outperform ABC’s “20/20.” Among A25-54, “Dateline” averaged 1.6 million viewers, +626,000 (+67%) higher than “20/20.” Among A18-49, “Dateline” averaged 1.2 million total viewers, topping “20/20” by +462,000 (+67%).

2017 Highlights:

• “Dateline” ranked as the #1 Friday newsmagazine across the board in 2017 for the second consecutive year.
• “Dateline’s” first back-to-back wins since the 2003 broadcast year.
• “Dateline” averaged 4.6 million total viewers, outperforming “20/20” by +987,000 (+27%).
• “Dateline” averaged 1.5 million A25-54 viewers, +257,000 (+21%) ahead of “20/20.”
• Among A18-49 viewers, “Dateline” averaged 1.1 million viewers, +212,000 ahead of ABC (+23%), postings it best yearly A18-49 viewer advantage over “20/20” ever.

4Q 2017/Season-to-Date Highlights:

• “Dateline” was the #1 Friday newsmagazine across the board.
• The broadcast posted its biggest quarterly total viewer lead over ABC in 15 Years.
• “Dateline” averaged 5.0 million viewers, leading “20/20” by 2.2 million viewers (+78%).
• Among A25-54, “Dateline” averaged 1.6 million viewers, +626,000 (+67%) higher than “20/20.”
• Among A18-49, “Dateline” averaged 1.2 million total viewers, topping “20/20” by +462,000 (+67%).
• This marks “Dateline’s” third consecutive win across-the-board for the broadcast quarter, its best streak since the 2003 broadcast season.

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ABOUT “DATELINE”

“Dateline” is the longest-running series in NBC primetime history. In its 26th season, “Dateline” is anchored by Lester Holt and features correspondents Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy. Airing Fridays at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT, “Dateline” reaches more than 20 million people every week through its broadcast, and millions more through its social media platforms. David Corvo is the senior executive producer, and Liz Cole is the executive producer. Follow Dateline on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

‘TONIGHT SHOW’ WINS THE RATINGS WEEK OF DEC. 25-29 IN 18-49

At 12:35 a.m., Seth Meyers Tops the Competition Head to Head in Every Key Ratings Measure

NEW YORK — Jan. 3, 2018 — “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” has won the ratings week of Dec. 25-29 in the key adult 18-49 demographic.

In a week of encore telecasts and exclusions on holiday nights, “Tonight” won the 11:35 p.m. hour over “Jimmy Kimmel Live” by a +33% margin in 18-49 (with a 0.48 rating vs. a 0.36) and versus “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” by +50% (0.48 vs. 0.32).

At 12:35 a.m. ET, “Late Night with Seth Meyers” outrated CBS’ “The Late Late Show with James Corden” by a +26% margin in adults 18-49 (with a 0.29 rating vs. a 0.23).

“Late Night” ranked #1 versus “Late Late Show” in every key measure – adults, men and women 18-34, 18-49 and 25-54, plus total viewers --and also beat ABC’s “Nightline” in their head-to-head half-hour from 12:30 to 1 a.m. ET in all key categories.

LATE-NIGHT WEEKLY AVERAGES
(According to in-home viewing figures from Nielsen Media Research for the week of Dec. 25-29. 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” 0.48 rating, 3 share (R) *
CBS “Late Show,” 0.32/2 (R) *
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.36/2 (R) *

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.24/2 *

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.29/2 (R) *
CBS “Late Late Show,” 0.23/2 (R) *

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.19/2 (R) *

TOTAL VIEWERS

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.189 million viewers (R) *
CBS “Late Show,” 2.195 million viewers (R) *
ABC “Kimmel,” 1.711 million viewers (R) *

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.123 million viewers *

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.253 million viewers (R) *
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.186 million viewers (R)

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.743 million viewers (R) *

* Monday’s NBC and ABC shows and the Monay-Tuesday CBS shows are excluded from these averages due to the Christmas holiday.

SEASON AVERAGES

ADULTS 18-49

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight” 0.70 rating, 4 share
CBS “Late Show,” 0.63/4
ABC “Kimmel,” 0.48/3

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 0.30/2

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 0.40/3
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 0.31/3

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.24/2

TOTAL VIEWERS

11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Tonight,” 2.802 million viewers
CBS “Late Show,” 3.884 million viewers
ABC “Kimmel,” 2.290 million viewers

12:35-1:05 a.m. ET
ABC “Nightline,” 1.421 million viewers

12:35-1:35 a.m. ET
NBC “Late Night,” 1.589 million viewers
CBS “The Late Late Show,” 1.462 million viewers

1:35-2:05 a.m. ET
NBC “Last Call,” 0.843 million viewers

SELECTED CABLE RESULTS, WEEK OF DEC. 25-29

NATIONAL ADULT 18-49 RATING

Comedy Central, 11-11:30 p.m., “The Daily Show,” preempted
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” preempted

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.15 (R)

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 0.51
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,” preempted
Comedy Central, 11:30-midnight ET, “The Opposition,” preempted

TBS, 11 p.m.-midnight, “Conan,” 0.376 million (R)

Adult Swim, 11:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. ET, 1.135 million
Adult Swim, 12:30-1:30 a.m. ET, 0.936 million

** Monday’s Comedy Central shows were preempted.

“NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT” IS #1 FOR 30 STRAIGHT MONTHS

#1 in A25-54 and A18-49 for 10 Quarters in a Row

#1 in Key Demo for 80 Consecutive Weeks

#1 in A18-49 for 32 Consecutive Months, 80 Straight Weeks

JANUARY 3, 2018 – “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt” is the #1 most-watched broadcast in the key demo for the month of December 2017, winning 30 straight months, according to Nielsen Research data.

The broadcast continues its winning streak among A25-54 viewers, averaging 2.1 million A25-54 viewers in December 2017, beating “ABC World News Tonight” by +209,000 viewers (+11%) and “CBS Evening News” by +699,000 viewers (+50%).

Now for 32 consecutive months, “Nightly News” is also the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.5 million and topping ABC by +229,000 viewers (+18%) and CBS by +531,000 viewers (+55%).

8.9 million total viewers tuned in to “Nightly News” for the month of December 2017: +2.1 million total viewers (+31%) more than “CBS Evening News.”

“Nightly News” is #1 in the key demo and A18-49 viewers for the fourth quarter of 2017, marking 10 straight quarter wins in both demos. “Nightly News” averaged 2.0 million A24-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by 126,000 (+7%) and CBS by +579,000 (+42%). An average of 1.4 million A18-49 viewers tuned in, +152,000 (+12%) more than ABC and +460,000 (+50%) ahead of CBS. 8.5 million total viewers tuned into “Nightly News” this quarter, topping CBS by +1.9 million (+29%).

For the week of December 25, “Nightly News” was #1 in the key demo for the 80th straight week, averaging 2.0 million A25-54 viewers, leading ABC by +106,000 viewers (+6%) and CBS by +527,000 viewers (+36%). For 125 of the past 126 weeks, Nightly News was also the most-watched among A18-49 viewers, averaging 1.5 million and topping ABC by +157,000 viewers (+12%) and CBS by +462,000 viewers (+46%). 8.7 million total viewers tuned in to “Nightly News” for the week of December 25 besting “CBS Evening News” by +1.9 million total viewers (+27%).

“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.

For the week of December 25, “Nightly News” rated for three nights (Dec. 26, Dec. 27, and Dec. 28) due to the Christmas and New Year’s holiday. Craig Melvin anchored Tuesday, December 26 – Thursday, December 28 and Kate Snow anchored on Friday, December 29. 

The broadcast also continues to dominate its competition on social media with more followers on Facebook and a sevenfold advantage in Twitter engagement compared to “CBS Evening News.”

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Q4 2017 Highlights:

• “Nightly News” averaged 2.0 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +126,000 (+7%) and CBS by +579,000 (+42%).
• “Nightly News” ranked #1 in A25-54 for the 10th consecutive quarter.
• “Nightly News” averaged 1.4 million A18-49 viewers, +152,000 (+12%) higher than ABC and +460,000 (+50%) better than CBS.
• “Nightly News” ranked #1 in A18-49 for the 10th consecutive quarter.
• “Nightly News” averaged 8.5 million total viewers, leading CBS by +1.9 million viewers (+29%)

Month Highlights:

• “Nightly News” averaged 2.1 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +209,000 viewers (+11%) and CBS by +699,000 (+50%).
• “Nightly News” has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 30 consecutive months.
• “Nightly News” averaged 1.5 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +229,000 (+18%) and CBS by +531,000 (+55%).
• Among A18-49 viewers, “Nightly News” is #1 for 32 consecutive months.
• “Nightly News” averaged 8.9 million total viewers, besting CBS by +2.1 million (+31%).

Weekly Highlights:

• “Nightly News” averaged 2.0 million A25-54 viewers, outperforming ABC by +106,000 viewers (+6%) and CBS by +527,000 (+36%).
• “Nightly News” has ranked #1 in A25-54 for 80 consecutive weeks.
• “Nightly News” averaged 1.5 million A18-49 viewers, topping ABC by +157,000 (+12%) and CBS by +462,000 (+46%).
• Among A18-49 viewers, “Nightly News” has won 125 of the last 126 weeks.
• “Nightly News” averaged 8.7 million total viewers, beating CBS by +1.9 million (+27%).

Season Highlights:

• “Nightly News” 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 December 25 – December 29, 2017:

	Total Viewers	A25-54 Rating	A25-54 Viewers	A18-49 Rating	A18-49 Viewers
NBC	8.718	1.66	2.001	1.14	1.471
CBS	6.852	1.22	1.474	0.78	1.009
ABC	9.369	1.57	1.895	1.02	1.314

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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.